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LibreOffice has come alive, with busy mailing lists, vibrant IRC channels, and a growing community which provides a healthy contrast to the ups and downs of the OpenOffice.org years. LibreOffice claims "more developers with commits in the first year than the OpenOffice.org project managed in its first decade". 25 per cent of the commits have come from community members, and 45 per cent from Red Hat and SUSE. Other contributors have included Canonical, Bobiciel, CodeThink, Lanedo, SIL, and Tata Consultancy Services.
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Several months ago, Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Ken Mauldin raised serious concerns about his ability to handle the duties and responsibilities of criminal prosecution in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties.
At that time, Mauldin was engaged in a frivolous battle with Oconee County officials about the space allocated to his office in that county's courthouse. During that battle, Mauldin took time from his prosecutorial duties to craft an eight-page memo, with footnotes, detailing for Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis why he would not move from a second-floor suite to a third-floor suite as the county coped with a space crunch in the courthouse.
Also during the battle, Mauldin told Davis that Davis' decision to release documents relating to the issue to the media, in compliance with the state's open records statute, "had not been constructive." In other words, Mauldin - an officer of the court - chastised Davis for complying with state law.
Mauldin finally agreed to the move, but only after Oconee County officials began seeking a court order to force the move.
Such conduct might have come to be seen as an aberration in the way Mauldin runs his office, if more troubling indications of apparent problems had not arisen in recent days.
Since Jan. 13, three prosecutors have left the district attorney's office. Two of them, Matt Karzen and Stephen Fern, were considered the top assistants in the office.
In all, 12 prosecutors have left since Mauldin assumed the office in January 2001. Some of them have come, and gone, during Mauldin's tenure. The district attorney chalks the departures up to routine turnover, but there are indications something is amiss in his management of the office. Karzen, who told the Athens Banner-Herald he had planned to be a career prosecutor, also said Mauldin was loath to delegate responsibility to his assistants. Amplifying that point, some former prosecutors told the Banner-Herald that Mauldin tries to take a role in too many of the more than 1,000 cases prosecuted by his office each year.
For his part, Mauldin insists he allows his prosecutors sufficient latitude, saying he tells them to talk with him or a senior prosecutor only when they "feel the need to do (something) ... out of the ordinary."
That may, in fact, be Mauldin's view of how he manages the district attorney's office. But his assertions must necessarily be balanced against the concerns expressed by those who have left the office. In that light, it seems clear Mauldin does have some lessons to learn with regard to delegation and trust in his subordinates.
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In the age of the mobile phone, few people have need for home phones and landlines. Most people these days opt to take their phones with them rather than leave them at home. This does not mean that landline phones are obsolete. There are those who still have use for landline telephones and answering systems to keep up with personal and business calls. Technology for such devices has advanced over the years. Several types of telephones and answering systems are available. Contemporary telephone and answering systems offer a wide range of features to meet the needs of a variety of users. When shopping for these devices, shoppers must first determine the type of phone and answering system they need, as well as evaluate the various features that each device has to offer. No matter what kind of telephone or answering system shoppers are looking for, they are sure to find what they need on eBay.
Searching for Telephones and Answering Systems on eBay
eBay is an online marketplace that offers thousands of listings for both new and used phones and answering systems. Because the devices are all listed by private sellers from across the UK, the selection is more diverse and the prices are better. The key to finding the best deals on telephones and answering systems is knowing how to search the site and use all of its features.
One starts a search for telephones and answering systems by performing a basic or an advanced search. With these search features, the user inputs keywords to search the listings and find a match. The shopper should choose keywords that describe the device he or she is looking for. After the initial search results are returned, the shopper then narrows down the search by selecting different phone features. One can sort listings based on the brand, device features, type, colour, seller, and more.
However, to begin the search, the buyer should have some idea of what he or she wants out of a telephone and answering service.
Types of Telephones
When shopping for a telephone, shoppers must consider the various types of phones available. While the basic functions of the phones are the same across all makes and models of phones, the styles and operational interfaces can vary greatly. A shopper must decide if he wants a phone that he can carry around the house or a phone that is connected to the wall at all times. Additionally, shoppers need to choose between digital or analogue phone technology.
Corded vs. Cordless Phones
The two main types of telephones that people find in today's market are phones with cords and those without cords. The corded phone is the original telephonic format. This type of phone must be connected to the wall, and users have to sit or stand at the connection point to make a call. A corded phone does not need to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Cordless phones have a handset that operates with a rechargeable battery. The phone sits in a base that is connected to the phone line and the outlet. Users are able to walk freely around the home while using the telephone. This gives users more freedom when using the phone.
While cordless phones are more convenient, one thing that shoppers need to keep in mind is that such a phone must remain charged in order to work. Once the battery dies, the battery must be recharged before the phone can be used again. Likewise, the base must be plugged into the outlet or it cannot transmit the wireless signal to the handset. In the event of a power outage, the phone does not work. Where corded phones have the advantage is that they continue to work even if the electricity is not working in the home.
Analogue vs. Digital Phones
Shoppers must also decide if they want analogue phones or digital phones. These are the two types cordless phones. Analogue phones are the cheaper of the two. This is because the analogue cordless phone has a limited range and this affects the sound quality. As the user moves farther away from the base, the sound quality is diminished. With digital phones, the signal is stronger and the sound is clearer. Likewise, the conversations on digital phones are more secure. With analogue phones, conversations can often be picked up by baby monitors and other radios that are located nearby.
Telephone Features to Look For
In addition to the type of phone, a shopper must evaluate the various features the phones has to offer. The features affect the functionality of the phone, its ease of use, and its price. The more features the phone has, the higher the price tag. One of the most popular features that people look for in a phone is caller ID. Multiple handsets are also beneficial and worth considering.
Caller ID
Caller ID allows the recipient to see who is on the other end of the phone call before answering the phone. This feature makes it easy for people to screen their calls without having to answer each call. The name of the caller as well as the phone number is displayed on a small screen. This feature also allows people to scroll through and see calls that were missed while they were out as well as the times that the calls came in.
Multiple Handsets
Several cordless phone systems come with multiple handsets. Many sets have two handsets, but some have four or more. These multiple handset phones are more cost-efficient because rather than having to buy several separate phones to place around the house, only a single set needs to be purchased. The base is plugged into one electrical outlet and one phone outlet with all the handsets operating from a single point. This is also ideal because if the battery on one handset dies, there is another charged and ready for use.
Types of Answering Systems
When shopping for a phone, shoppers should also take the time to look at answering systems. As with phones, there are a few different types to consider when making a decision. The two main types of answering systems that shoppers are likely to come across include standalone answering systems and in-phone answering systems. Shoppers must take the time to analyse which one is best suited to their needs before committing to a purchase.
Standalone Answering System
A standalone answering system is a device that is separate from the telephone. It connects to the phone line and answers the call after a certain number of rings. With a standalone answering system, users have the ability to listen to, replay, organise, and erase messages without having to use the handset on the phone. A digital display shows how many messages are recorded on the machine. Additionally, there is a built-in speaker with adjustable volume for listening to the messages.
In-Phone Answering System
When shopping for telephones, shoppers may come across phones that have answering systems built into the phone. These are convenient because the shopper only has to buy one, all-inclusive device. The user must listen to the messages using the earpiece on the phone's handset, but some have loudspeakers as well. The downside to this type of system is that it has limited recording space. People who get several phone calls and messages per day may run out of room for their messages using this type of system.
Answering System Features to Consider
As with any other electronic device, shoppers have a multitude of features that need to be evaluated when shopping for an answering system. Different brands offer different features, and more features mean a higher price tag. Shoppers must take the time to determine which features they actually need so that they avoid spending more than they need to on an answering system.
Multiple Mailboxes
If there are multiple people in the home or office, then multiple mailboxes are a great way to organise and sort incoming calls. When a caller reaches the answering system, he or she is prompted to enter a mailbox number. The message is stored to that mailbox so that the intended recipient receives it. This ensures that people have access to their own messages and do not accidentally delete other people's messages.
A timestamp announces the time and date that the call or message was received. This is not always necessary, especially if the phone has caller ID. If a person receives multiple calls, then it can be hard to determine when a certain message was received. In these instances, a timestamp is helpful for organising the calls.
Remote Access
Not everyone can be at home or at the office at all times. This means that there is a chance that important calls and messages get missed. With remote access, people can call their phones to retrieve their messages without having to be at the phone.
Message Storage Space
Shoppers must consider storage space when shopping for an answering system. People who receive a lot of calls or who cannot clear their messages on a daily basis may run out of room to receive new messages. The average answering system stores up to 15 minutes of recorded messages; however, shoppers can find answering systems that store up to 45 minutes worth of messages.
Battery Backup
As stated earlier, if the power goes out, many phones are unable to function. Answering systems that rely on electricity to store messages may lose them if the power were to go out. Additionally, they can still record messages even if the power is out. Users must take the time to ensure that the batteries are functional and fully-charged.
Assessing the Seller
Once the buyer has compared the listings on eBay, he or she needs to choose a seller. The easiest way to assess the sellers is to look at the sellers' individual profile pages. On the profile page, the buyer finds a feedback score. At the conclusion of every transaction, the buyer has the opportunity to rate the seller. The feedback score represents how the seller was rated in the past by previous buyers. Those sellers with the highest scores are referred to as 'Top-rated Sellers'. If the buyer has any questions for the seller, the buyer can contact the seller by clicking on the contact link in the seller's profile.
Many people still use landline telephones and answering systems even though cell phones make it more convenient to receive calls and messages while on the go. Having a corded or cordless phone allows people to receive calls in the office or at home where mobile phones are not always the most convenient method of communication. The technology for these types of phones has advanced and now offers a number of features to make receiving calls and messages more convenient.
Shoppers must take the time to choose the type of phone and answering system they need as well as determine the features they require in advance. With so many options to choose from, shoppers are sure to find the phones they need without having to pay for unnecessary features that they may not ever use. No matter what type of phone or answering system shoppers need or how much they wish to spend, there is a huge selection of devices with a wide range of features on eBay.


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Erin Lindsey and her husband, Denny Brownell, run the Escape Brooklyn blog. They are experts about getting out of NYC and into adventures with friends. Visit their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to learn more.
Wanderlust leads couple to start a travel blog and run a motel.
Every Friday morning, my husband and I pack up our car and leave our home in New York City until Monday night. The destination is always different. Our travel blog, Escape Brooklyn, documents our weekly travels, highlighting all the wonderful places and people we find along the way. Over the past year, we've traveled all over New York State, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Nicaragua and Cuba. But recently our weekends have been taking us to Roscoe, New York, the birthplace of American fly-fishing — and where we've just bought an old motel.
Backing up a bit, we made our first trip to upstate New York in September 2012. We spent two days in Hudson before renting a vintage trailer near Bethel Woods, which hosted the famous Woodstock festival of 1969. The next year, we returned to the Catskill Mountains to visit a hip new hotel called the Graham & Co. for an anniversary. Two months later, we took another series of road trips upstate within a couple weeks of each other; our destinations were Hudson (again) and Ithaca. It was a photo on Instagram of the massive Taughannock Falls in Ithaca that spurred someone to comment that we should start a travel website. It was a total lightbulb moment. The very next day, we started shooting with our blog in mind and a week later, we owned the domain EscapeBrooklyn.com.
It's now been four years of traveling upstate and three years since we launched our website. Turns out, our hobby of traveling, writing, and photography complimented each other quite well, and the website has taken on a life of its own. After years of moonlighting as a blogger and working full-time jobs for big corporations, we've both managed to quit those jobs and now travel full time.
Last summer, we got married upstate and people began to ask almost constantly when and if we would "Escape Brooklyn" for good, but for us, it just wasn't in the cards — not yet. We were having way too much fun exploring on our long weekends, and then sharing it with our friends and followers every week when we returned home. Visiting different hotels or rental properties, trying new restaurants, meeting new friends and doing different hikes every weekend isn't a gig you give up. That is — until now.
After a few years of what seemed like nonstop travel, we're uprooting our comfortable life in Brooklyn to start a project that's just as exciting. As the designers of a motel, we're taking inspiration from all the places we've visited and combining our favorite details into one space. The Red Rose's lodge-like structure was hand-built in the 1930s as a dancehall, then renovated and added to in the 1950s as a motel. The location is on a beautiful, winding road that runs alongside the Beaverkill River, the birthplace of American fly-fishing. A small bar, lounge and kitchen are ripe for a restaurant where locals and visitors alike can gather.
Who could've guessed that a single anniversary trip would've sparked a passion that resulted in several years of nonstop travel, and ultimately, opening our own hotel? Not us! It just goes to show how crazy life can be — and that if you pursue your passion like we did, unexpected doors can open.
We hope you come see us in Roscoe!
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Unanswered: International Database Application Using SQL Server
Hi All..
I have few questions if any one can help me out with them it will be great.
Actually,our is a web based application which supports Oracle and SQL Server 2000 as backend. The application has a feature of setting different international languages based on users preference. I am trying to setup a SQL Server 2000 DB with UTF8 characterset, so that data can be stored/retrived in international languages like Japanese,Chinese,Arabic simultaneously.
Can any one let me know how can I create DB which supports this feature ?(like in Oracle where we can set the character set to UTF8 while installation).Please find below the steps which I followed while trying to setup ...
1.Converted VARCHAR and CHAR datatypes to NVARCHAR,NCHAR
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GOG - Fallout Games Removed
GOG.com has news that every Fallout game has been pulled off their gaming catalogue.
Update- Removed the last sentence in the post due to people misunderstanding.:)
Hrm, do you really think that it is related to the fact that they gave it away for free?
I mean it's not like GoG can decide what they want to do with the games. It's the publisher who decides which prices and special offers gog/ steam can use.
It's also not the first time gog gave away a fallout title for free.
For me it seems like the neverending story of licensing troubles with the Fallout franchise is going on. Maybe Bethesda was pissed again and told them to stop it.
In Germany there is a big (not gaming related) news site called Spiegel.de which for example had the news of getting Fallout for free - and combined that with a Screenshot of a bethesda Fallout. My guess is that they were not the only ones and Bethesda once again wants to avoid "confusion".
The rights owner would have had to agree to giving it away for free, so GOG's not to blame, or at least isn't the only culprit - I'm guessing (and it's only a guess) that the freebie was a tactic by the now previous rights-owner to devalue the worth of the old fallout catalogue before rights (and profits therein) transferred over to Bethesda.
Yep, or maybe it was within an old contract GoG made use of and Bethesda wasn't aware of.
Another instance of corporate dick-waving. Everyone loses here.
I think Interplay's rights to sell the old Fallouts expired yesterday. Maybe giving the games away for free was their way of thanking Bethesda for all the legal trouble over the years.
AFAIK Bethesda isn't selling games through GOG yet.
Just look at the long legal battle for more information
Ouch (to the article about the litigation battles).
Whatever their motives, I'm glad Interplay and GOG decided to give us a chance to get the games for free. If you want to look at it optimistically, maybe they wanted to say 'thank you' to the fans (at the same time as the middle finger mentioned above).
I'd definitely rather not buy them from Bethesda. They're trying too hard to emulate Blizzard and EA.
They are still on Steam, but as Gorath pointed out Bethesda does not have any games on GoG, where they do on Steam. They already have a distribution agreement in place with Steam and I guess they could use that to continue to sell them there.
I hate to see games being pulled - I want to see more games and more publishers coming to GoG.
I can't conceive a possible reason why a company that owns the right to some popular old games would not like to collaborate with GOG (except hatred for money perhaps?). Some people in GOG forums mentioned that Bethesda is not dealing with GOG because they're supporting Steam. But seriously, how can that help Steam to become bigger than what it is already? I never imagined there is a rivalry going on between these two.
Actually that is what I said (in the part you did not copy ^^)
It just sounded in the initial post a little like "GoG: We are giving the game out for free to everone now, harhar! Bethesda: We hate you! You can't just give our game away for free! Now you will not be able to sell the game ever again!"
Emulate Blizzard? Why that? Because of the DOTA clash? I don't think that is really comparable.
I'm sure Bethesda would like to sell on any additional platform. They just dont like DRM-free.
I guess this is one reason for me to not try Elder Scrolls Online, I hate when companies pull BS like this. What ever the issue is between Bethesda and Interplay, the shouldn't take it out on the customers.
I am trying not to blow this out of proportion, and really hope BethSoft stops making this anti-consumer move and allows the games DRM-free back on GoG.com.
Little or unobstrusive DRM is not the same as no DRM.
Anyways, the only other explanation would be that they have a contract with Steam that does not allow them to sell online on any other platform. I dont know how common that is, there are several games being sold on both platforms.
If its not that nor the DRM, they'd sell on GOG. They want to make money, as much as everyone else does. Maybe even a little more. ;)
@Kordanor: You're right, maybe I blew it out of proportion a bit. But these huge corporate turf wars come off as greedy and monopolistic to me, and it doesn't feel much different than something Blizzard (or any other huge, faceless corporation) would do. And like others here have pointed out, if you'd rather pull a game from a DRM-free store than continue to sell it DRM-free, then what does that say about how you see your potential customers? Does this company hate money? Is it spite? Do they really think DRM works? Regardless, I won't support them. Not after how they became in the days after Skyrim's release.
The removal of the FO games was announced prior to the "grab Fallout for free thing", so clearly the two were connected. Anyway, I fail to understand what Bethesda is gaining here - they're not likely to open their own GOG competitor any time soon, so they might as well sell their older games there.
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Issue #16
Welcome to the world of the future.
The bartender sets my second Bloody Mary down on the crumpled, wet Feliz Navidad napkin, wishing me a Happy New Year for at least the fifth time since my hungover compatriots and I walked into Oakland's oldest Mexican restaurant, Mexicali Rose, this fine New Year's morning. Mexicali Rose's Pepto-Bismol pink stucco is about as far from the sparkling champagne glitz of a decadent New Year's Eve in San Francisco as you can get, but I can't think of a better place to continue the celebration of the dawning of the new year with a morning-after cocktail in hand.
While on the other side of the bay, San Francisco is coming back to its senses and feeling ashamed for puking on its Tux and dumping those newspaper vending machines into the street in a drunken stupor, Oakland is still in the full fervor of festivities. And that's precisely why myself and my friends find ourselves belly-up to the noon-time bar, because like the city of Oakland itself, I am not yet done sending out the old and welcoming in the new. Outside Mexicali Rose's wrought iron gate, women in their Sunday best are cheerfully waving across the street at the windows of the county jail, wishing their loved ones a happy new year. Everyone you pass on the street has a smile and good wishes to offer for a great new year.
The tinsel bedecked TV set hanging above the bar at Mexicali Rose is playing show after show of 2003 retrospectives. What were the best moments, what were the most shocking events, who wore the best clothes, put out the best song, made the biggest impact… wasn't 2003 a great year? And as cheesy as those shows may be, I can't help but agree. 2003 was an incredible year for myself, and for comics.
But this column isn't about 2003, just like downtown Oakland in the first hours of the new year it is all about hope for an even better 2004. That's one of things that I've always really liked about Oakland, all throughout January, and often well into February and March as well, the people are always overflowing with excitement and hope for the future, both for themselves and their neighbors. And that's why I always make a point of spending my New Year's day with some good friends in the city of Oakland. As great as 2003 was, I can't help but look forward to what 2004 has in store for us all.
I pull the chunk of celery out of my Bloody Mary and raise my glass to my friends, "Here's to the year twenty-oh-four. We're living in the world of future, my friends. The world of the future!"
As I tip my glass back, I can't help but think how true that statement really is. We are living in the world of the future. We might not have flying cars or jetpacks yet, the fifties housewife might still be unable to hose down her entirely plasticized living room before the guests arrive, and we may not have a colony on the moon, but that doesn't mean that we aren't living in a world that's transitioning into the glimmering world of tomorrow.
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Now, admittedly, one needs only to look at the sales figures of traditional format books to know that everything is not perfect in the world of comics. Even the most head-in-the-sand traditionalist can see that the times they are a-changin'. But before you give away everything you own, paint your "the end is nigh" sign for the comic industry, and go parading down the street… take a moment to think about how unrecognizable the technology industry of today would be to technophiles of yesteryear. If we let the traditions of old dictate what a computer was, all computers would be building sized adding machines, and not the digital video capturing, internet-connected wireless, pocket-sized computers of today. In the past five years the world of comics has become an ocean of change and those who adapt with the times will thrive while those who are unable to adapt to change will become extinct. This is not to say that traditional formats, characters and stores are obsolete, but only that the accelerated evolution of the comic industry is finding new strategies and methodologies to bring comics to the entertainment-starved masses.
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This is a continuation of application Ser. No, 08/304,795 filed Sep. 12, 1994, now abandoned, and Switzerland Application 02 715/93-2 filed Sep. 10, 1993.
This invention concerns the structure of an electrical discharge machining (EDM) machine, in particular an EDM milling machine. This technique consists of the following: a three-dimensional cavity or solid form is machined by hollowing out the workpiece-electrode, preferably at high speed, with a rotary tool-electrode, of a shape that is simple and independent of the desired contour. This saves the fastidious work of designing and making electrodes of complex shapes. It is possible to proceed by successive slices and by compensating the wear of the tool-electrode according to the method described in application (E. 224) or EP 555 818 by the applicant. Machining is done with a high wear rate, in which the length of the tool-electrode of simple shape goes down rapidly, but without any apparent lateral wear. The geometry of the three-dimensional volume to be hollowed out has been memorized in the form of a set of virtually parallel superimposed layers (or slices). The active end of the tool-electrode makes reciprocal or other movements in the plane of each of these slices, so as to erode them successively down to the bottom of the cavity to be machined. The active end advances along a plane tool path called "at zero wear", whose X and Y axis coordinates have also been memorized.
As in EDM die sinking, contouring or drilling, the tool is gripped in a tool holder locked on to a rotary machining head that is mobile along the Z axis, while the workpiece is placed on and clamped to a work table stationary or not in relation to the main frame of the machine. The relative movement (X, Y movement) between the machining head (and the tool) and the workpiece is obtained in general thanks to a system of crossed movements.
EDM machines known at present have a wide range of variants:
the head is stationary in relation to the ,x and Y axes and the assembly that moves is the workpiece and its work table, mounted on a system having crossed movements along the X and Y axes;
the workpiece and its work table are stationary and it is the unit that is mobile along the Z axis, on which is fixed the machining head and the components providing tool rotation, which is actuated by a system having crossed movements along the X and Y axes;
the head moves for example along the X axis, along the pediment of a gantry mounted on the base, on both sides of the working area; it is the gantry or the workpiece and its work table which moves along the Y axis. Most EDM machines are now equipped with a numerical control unit that controls the advance along Z of the machining head and also the relative movement along X, Y between the tool and the workpiece.
But, contrary to conventional die sinking, EDM milling is generally carried out with a current of very high density (sometimes one or several hundred amperes/cm2), and with very high rotation speeds of the tool-electrode (one or several thousand r.p.m). On the other hand, the tool is generally a small-diameter cylinder that can be hollow, so it is very light compared to the tools normally used in conventional die sinking. Moreover, the active end of the tool-electrode moves with a reciprocating or spiral movement in the plane of each of the eroded layers, hence with sudden changes of direction. Finally, to be able to machine without apparent lateral wear, a very high rate of wear is used (for example 20 to 50%); advance speeds along the tool paths are much higher than in planetary die sinking or contouring, for instance; they can be around 10 mm/sec. It should also be noted that the heat given off is greater.
The constraints are therefore not the same as in conventional die sinking and may sometimes be more like those found in EDM wire cutting or drilling.
The purpose of this invention was to find a layout of the X, Y and Z axes better adapted to this new type of constraints compared to the structures known at present, in particular having as little weight to move as possible and the greatest possible symmetry, and avoiding all overhang. This invention was developed by the applicant in connection with EDM milling by layers, but can also very advantageously be used for other types of machining where there is a need for a good mastery of tool movements, stability and compactness of the main frame and good accessibility of the machining area.
This required the choice of a structure with the following characteristics:
with stationary workpiece (so that no chariot or slide having cross movements along the X and Y axes is moving while supporting the mass of a tank full of dielectric and a workpiece of possibly great weight;
of gantry type, so as to limit overhang, as it is well known to the man skilled in the art, that gantry construction is more rigid, more stable and less affected by vibrations than a C type structure. Here it is worth pointing out that EDM machines known at present are of two structural types: column (or "C") and gantry. In both cases the main frame has a base that supports the work tank.
In the C structure, a vertical column is fixed rigidly to this base, and a console is mounted with overhang on this column. The console carries the chariot which is mobile along Z and on which is fixed the machining head and the components providing rotation of the tool. The cross-slide systems along the X and Y axes generally rests on the base, under the work tank (it is the workpiece which is mobile); this system can also be incorporated into the column (only the machining head is mobile) either at the end of the mobile chariot holding the machining head or at the point where it is attached to the column.
In the gantry structure, two columns or shoulders rise on both sides of the base and are rigidly fixed to a cross beam on which is mounted the chariot mobile along Z, on which the machining head and the components providing rotation of the tool are fixed, the latter being placed over the machining area and the work tank. In general this chariot is also mobile along the cross beam, along the X axis,. Either the workpiece or the gantry is mobile along the Y axis, so as to bring the workpiece under the machining head.
Contrary to the tradition followed to date in EDM, whether in the case of column or gantry structures, in which the console carrying the chariot mobile along Z on which is fixed the machining head and the components actuating tool rotation, is either fixed, or mounted at the end of one of the chariots mobile horizontally along the X and Y axes, the purpose of this invention is a new structure, in which the device actuating the machining head vertically along the Z axis traverses at least one of these chariots. The assembly comprising this device and the chariot it traverses is mounted "on the roof of the machine main frame", above a cross beam that is overhead of the work area and mounted on at least two shoulders located on either side of this area.
Thus the device actuating the machining head vertically along the Z axis is mounted symmetrically in relation to the points of support of the cross beam; this remains true if the main frame is shaped as a cube, as described in the parallel patent application (E. 228 B); the cross beam is then in reality the upper face of the cube and the device is mounted symmetrically in relation to the four points of support of the cross beam, formed by the edges of the cube. A machine having such a symmetrical structure has better resistance to thermal distortions; if they do occur they are symmetrical and thus less likely to affect accuracy; furthermore, since at least two of the mechanisms actuating the machining head along the three reference axes X, Y, and Z are laid out "on the roof" of the main frame and hence far from the machining area, they are much less affected by the heat given off in the area.
All overhang is avoided; the machine absorbs better the vibrations caused by the high rotation speed of the electrode; accuracy and reliability of machining are improved, as is user comfort, since noise is virtually eliminated, despite the high rotation speeds used.
The fact that the workpiece and the tank are fixed eliminates all problems of dielectric overflowing from the work tank when there are rapid relative movements and above all accelerations along X, Y, which are usual in EDM milling. But above all, as for every machine with a fixed workpiece, machining accuracy and reproducibility is practically independent of the workpiece dimensions and weight.
The structure according to this invention, particularly through the reduction of weights in movement and moments of inertia, above all allows the following:
obtention of the dynamic forces required for very fast movements, decelerations and accelerations or even sudden stoppages which are frequent during sweeping paths that are usual in milling; a variant in which ceramics are used for the system with crossed X and Y movements enables these performances to be increased while reducing even further the masses in movement;
better positioning accuracy.
It should also be added that a structure according to this invention with at least two of the mechanisms actuating the machining head along the three reference axes X, Y, and Z laid out "on the roof" of the main frame, frees the zones around the machining area; the machine is thus much more compact and has a more accessible machining area, since at least two sides are completely clear, thanks to the high position of the X and Y movements which are frequently bulky.
Another advantage is that the movements along X and Y are not limited by any lateral obstacle.
The structure according to this invention has a particularly advantageous variant, in which the Z movement mechanism crosses the two X and Y movement chariots laid out on the cross beam; the Z axis is thus passing at the center of symmetry of one of these chariots, while it always maintains a point in common with the other axis. This arrangement further strengthens the symmetry of the machine, and above all reduces to the maximum the moments of inertia along the axes of movement, thus enhancing the advantages already mentioned above.
In the following, the invention is described in greater detail by means of the drawing representing two of the forms of execution, given as non exhaustive examples. The machine thus represented can receive any modifications of form and detail without departing from the spirit of the invention.
FIG. 1 is a simplified perspective view of the front face and one side of the main frame of a machine according to this invention; this main frame is in the shape of a cube. Its base 1 is constituted by the lower face of this cube. The four sides 2 and 5 each made up of one of the lateral faces of this cube are cut out to a large extent while retaining, along the edges of the cube, four pillars on which the upper face 6 rests.
The upper face 6 has two rails 7 and 8 on which the chariot 9 slides, corresponding to the movement along the Y axis. This chariot 9 has two rails 10 and 11 on which the chariot 12 slides, corresponding to the movement along the X axis. This chariot 12 has a circle cut out and comprises the means 20 for holding the cylindrical shaft 13 of the movement along the Z axis. The face 6 and the chariot 9 both have a space, 21 and 22 respectively, suitably cut out to allow this shaft 13 to move freely along X and Y, following the movements of these chariots 9 and 12. These rails 7, 8, 10 and 11 are preferably prestressed, serving to guide the movement of slides of known type, mounted on the lower face of the chariots 9 and 12. These rails and slides are of great rigidity and allow accurate and reproducible machining.
A bellows (not shown) isolates the rotating spindle, mounted in the shaft 13, and therefore not visible in the drawing, from the machining liquid sprayed from the machining head to cool the machining area and evacuate the debris of EDM machining, and also the vapors and fumes rising from the machining bath. This shaft 13 also contains the machining head and the components of the Z axis (of known type, causing the upper machining head to slide along a toothed rack set along the Z axis).
This rotary spindle is equipped with the means for locking (not shown) the tool holder 14 gripping a tool 15.
Movable protective panels (not shown), possibly transparent, can cover, in general during machining operations, the openings provided in the sides 2 to 5.
Thanks to the hydraulic or pneumatic systems 28 and 19 (the third, hidden by the column 18 is not shown), the work tank 16 can slide downwards along column 18; the latter supports the work table designed to hold the workpiece (the workpiece and its clamping devices are not shown).
FIG. 2 is a simplified perspective view of the front face and one side of the main frame of another machine according to another embodiment of this invention; this main frame comprises a base 20 provided rails 22 and 23. on which slides the gantry 21 along the axis Y. The cross beam 24 of the gantry 21 is fitted with two rails 25 and 26 along which slides the chariot 27 along the axis X. This chariot 27 has a circle cut out and comprises means (not shown) for holding the cylindrical shaft 28 of the movement along the Z axis. The cross beam 24 has a space 29 suitably cut out to allow this shaft 28 to move freely along X, following the movements of the chariot 27.
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Layla Sailor and Lisa Stannard met whilst studying in Manchester.
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A newcomer to the Cité de la mode et du design building in Paris, the French boutique BWGH (Brooklyn We Go Hard) has just opened up its first retail spot in the French capital this week.
Founded by the unstoppable force that is mother and son duo, Penny and Oliver Ross, this vintage-loving pair brings you a wide range of vintage pieces from their shop in London, Pennies.
The 'Futur Archaïque' exhibition, curated by Yves Mirande as part of Designer's Days in Paris, falls under the trend of a return to basic materials: earth, wool, bones, shells and algae. Everything that reverts back to the formal Neolithic world we once lived in inspires designers and helps connect man with furniture, transforming our interiors into a reassuring cave.
Nowadays, people are getting more and more interested in how to preserve their own traditions. Faced with an overload of information in this internet era, we begin to feel more attached to the things that take us back to our roots. But passing on old cultures and habits to younger generation is sometimes a hard task to do…
The two young winners of the sixth Design Parade Grand Prix 2011 are currently presenting their exhibitions as part of D'Days. First invested in by Villa Noailles (Hyères) and then Institut Français de Cologne, "Stones & Bones" has now arrived at the exhibition space, Passage de Retz in Paris. The winning pieces by Jean-Baptiste Fastrez (France) and Brynjar Siguroarson (Iceland) constitute a story of light-heartedness yet intelligence that speak to us of migration, animals, totems and Icelandic fog, setting the tone for their airy, graphic exhibitions of suspended work.
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Justin Bieber is an as*****, says Jon Bon Jovi
In March, Bieber was booed after he turned up nearly two hours late for his London O2 Arena concert. Bon Jovi told the London Evening Standard that every generation has people doing that and none of that is new.
The 51-year-old rockstar said that these people run the risk of disrespecting their fans who have worked hard to pay for their ticket, to permit them to take two or three hours of their lives — or in Bieber's case, 80 minutes of their lives.
He asserted that if done once, it can be forgiven but do it enough times and the fans won't have you back, the New York Post reported.
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LRFD - Steel Design. Dr. Ali I. Tayeh First Semester. Steel Design Dr. Ali I. Tayeh. Chapter 5 -B. Beams- shear. Where: Vu = maximum shear based on the controlling combination of factored loads Ø = resistance factor for shear = 0.90 Vn = nominal shear strength.
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Ali I. Tayeh
First Semester
Chapter 5 -B
Vu = maximum shear based on the controlling combination of factored loads
Ø = resistance factor for shear = 0.90
Vn = nominal shear strength
Consider the simple beam as shown. At a distance x from the left end and at the neutral axis of the cross section, the state of stress is as shown. Because this element is located at the neutral axis, it is not subjected to flexural stress.
From elementary mechanics of materials, the shearing stress is
the relationship between shear strength and the width-thickness ratio ia analogous to that between flexural strength and the width thickness ratio (for FLB or WLB) and between flextrual strength and unbraced length (for LTB)
This relationship can be illustrated as :
This relationship can be shown in :
Block shear:
To facilitate the connection of beams to other beams so that the top flanges are at the same elevation, a short length of the top flange of one of the beams may be cut away, or coped. If a coped beam is connected with bolts as in Figure below, segment ABC will tend to tear out. along line AB and there will be tension along BC. Thus the block shear strength will be a limiting value of the reaction.
Block shear:
Block shear:
Block shear:
The beam shown must support two concentrated live loads of 20 kips each at the quarter points. The maximum live load deflection must not exceed L/240.
Lateral support is provided at the ends of the beam. UseA572 Grade 50 steel and select a W-shape.


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Newfield High football player uses homecoming to help cope with losing mom
Zach DiSalvo donned his jersey and hit the football field for the Newfield High School homecoming pep rally in Selden Friday.
While being introduced with his fellow Wolverines players to cheers from the lively crowd in the bleachers, a smile appeared across his face. He manages to enjoy moments like this, he says, because he knows one other person is looking down on him from heaven -- and that helps him cope with her loss.
DiSalvo and his coaches explain that Colleen DiSalvo, his mother, died suddenly last December at the age of 42.
"My mother had brain cancer and my parents were going through a divorce," said DiSalvo, now a sophomore center for Newfield's varsity squad. "I took off two weeks from school when it happened. It was a tough time. I take it day by day."
DiSalvo admitted that he is very grateful for his friends, teachers and coaches at Newfield who have been such a huge source of support for him during difficult times.
"They were always there for me. It means a lot," said the 15-year-old.
He's found an escape on the football field, making times like homecoming weekend all the more special.
"Zach is tough," said Newfield assistant head coach Eric Joyner. "He's a hard worker. You wouldn't know that he went through something like this."
Amid the tragedy, Newfield junior varsity football coach and social studies teacher Adam Sabia has served as a confidant for Zach, talking with him after class and over the phone.
But Sabia said he's just one of many who will be there for DiSalvo for whatever he needs.
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text: In Huang v. Harman, Int'l Indus. Inc., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 98594 (D. Conn. July 29, 2015), the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut found that a pro se plaintiff stated a claim by attaching his OSHA complaint to his federal court complaint. In the OSHA complaint, the plaintiff sufficiently alleged that he had uncovered accounting errors, including misstated inventory reserves, sales, and gross margins, that led to an overstatement of profits of $20 million. The court found that the plaintiff's training as an accountant and work as a SOX auditor supported plaintiff's reasonable belief that he was engaging in SOX-protected activity. Further, the plaintiff's supervisor had encouraged him to pursue his concerns. The court rejected the defendant's argument that the alleged accounting errors were "innocuous or trivial" because the errors were numerous, were in different departments at different times, amounted to tens of millions of dollars, and were reported to shareholders on SEC filings.


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Sunday, November 13, 2011
A Month of Thanksgiving--100 Words (Freedom)
I'm thankful for freedom.
The freedom I enjoy was given to me.
I've done nothing to deserve it or receive it.
Men and women, in uniform, have paid the price for my freedom.
Others died. Sacrificed. Given so much.
All so our nation could be free.
So that people could occupy Wall Street. March on the White House. Vote. Or, stay home on election day.
Strange how freedom works like that, isn't it?
In the United States we aren't required to do much.
We are free to choose.
We are also free to give so that others may be free.
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