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Whenever I teach workshops on instincts and intuitions I routinely ask, "Have you had out of ordinary experiences and how many were times when you've felt eminent danger? It is astonishing to hear participants retell how they escaped near disasters. Without hesitation and a moment's thought a primordial force, an instinctive response saves the day.
How would you describe what happens when your instincts spring into action?
The first time this happened I was surprised by my involuntary response. It felt like a foreign entity entered my body and navigated until the coast was clear.
I was watching my daughter horseback riding, sitting in our car parked under a tree, some fifty yards back from the arena. Suddenly I saw her jolt forward and I knew she was in danger. I remember flinging the car door wide open and screaming "NO"! My voice bellowed so loudly I felt it reverberate in the back of my head. But I vaguely heard it off in the distance because I was moving so quickly. I flew. Within an instant I was standing by the fence. Time warped. In slow motion I watched my daughter somersault through the air and land face down in the dirt with a thud. The outside world disappeared. With bated breath I waited for my daughter to stir. Fortunately she was stunned but not harmed. On our way home we mused at how fierce and animal like my response was.
In psychology Carl Jung expounded on the idea of archetypes which are ideal psycho-dynamic aspects of our self. You may be familiar with terms like Inner child, Anima and Animas. Another classic archetype is the Hero or Heroine. Focused on daily life this subconscious spiritually powered part acts like a personal body guard. Its' sole mission is to protect and defend keeping the being out of harms way. It is also designed to confront the shadow aspects of our personality which lead to self sabotage. What I find interesting to note is that Jung described the Hero/ Heroine archetype as dumb or more politely put ignorant, with a limited and concrete perspective. The Hero is associated with the ego and conscious mind that dwells on the rational and scientifically verifiable. Only after the Sage takes the Hero under his tutelage does this inner force evolve as an initiate into the supreme collective consciousness.
And when this happens I like to think a Superhero archetype is formed. Drawing on extra sensory perception and the ancestral inborn patterns of behaviors that are characteristic of all human beings, our instincts, the Superhero performs remarkable incomprehensible feats.
If you were to personify an inner Superhero who would you choose? Feel free to pick a variety of attributes from different literary or film characters to form a unique identity. As playful as you may find this exercise, it is also quite powerful. Modeling excellence is an important principle in NLP training. Stretch your mental parameters to include models for the paranormal. It lends more credibility to the conscious mind when extraordinary things occur.
Years ago I selected Morgaine from the book Mists of Avalon. The women of Avalon were primarily petite dark haired psychic dynamos. I am petite dark haired and very intuitive. It seemed fitting at the time. Recently I made a revision. The heroine from the movie Avatar, Neytiri is my new Superhero Archetype.
I'll end this post by sharing some more death defying vignettes…
Last week a woman in my NLP Techniques and the Power of Thought class described being forewarned of an impending accident moments before it occurred. She had a premonition seeing an image of the truck in front of her spinning around turning back into the oncoming traffic. Her mother happened to be driving at the time. With a stern and discerning voice she ordered her mother to move into the next lane. Their car swerved by moments before reality struck…and the truck lost control. No one was injured…
A young man and his partner were taking a long road trip. They split the driving and he drifted off to sleep while she drove. But something made him bolt awake. He looked over at his partner and discovered she had nodded off. He reached over grabbed the wheel and steered them safely to the shoulder of the road…
I was sitting at my computer writing. Our neighbor's puppy started barking. At first I ignored it thinking it was just lonely and wanted back into the house. But something told me the puppy was in trouble. I ran downstairs and stood on tip toes to peer over the fence. The little guy had gotten stuck in a garden moat and was trying to keep afloat on his two hind legs. He was trembling cold and tired. With the help of another neighbor we rescued the puppy. I am certain he would have drown had I not responded to my instinct…
I welcome your comments, questions and stories. I am also interested to hear about the Superhero archetypes you have created. You can post a comment here on my blog or email me directly at email@example.com If you would like to learn more about me and the services I offer as a Personal Life Coach click on the Services tab in the upper right hand corner of this page: http://www.stephaniealt.com/ or visit my website: http://www.of2minds.com/
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Garnet tallies game-winner with 3.4 seconds left for 51-49 win at McDaniel
WESTMINSTER, Md. - Kathryn Stockbower netted 30 points, including the game-winning layup with 3.4 seconds on the clock, to lead Swarthmore to a 51-49 victory at McDaniel in Centennial Conference (CC) women's basketball action on Tuesday.
After a missed jumper by the Green Terror (0-4, 0-2 CC) in the waning seconds, Pamela Costello corralled a loose ball and the Garnet (2-2, 1-1 CC) pushed the ball up the floor with the game tied. With the ball at the foul line, Ceylan Bodur found a wide-open Stockbower under the basket for the go-ahead bucket.
Ali Moreland (Davidsonville, Md./South River), who finished with 17 points, received the ensuing inbounds pass and dribbled up the floor but her floater from the eight feet out on the right side rimmed out as the final horn sounded.
In a game filled with 55 combined turnovers, neither team could find a rhythm in the first half.
After two Stockbower free throws staked the visitors to a 2-0 lead in the first minute, Catherine Mills (Ijamsville, Md./Urbana) hit a layup to knot the game at the 18:28 mark.
Stockbower put Swarthmore back in front by two before a Katelyn Fischer (Reisterstown, Md./Seton Keough) 3-pointer gave McDaniel its first lead at 5-4. Mills stretched the lead to 7-4 before the Garnet converted the game's next six points to take a 10-7 lead with 14:11 on the first-half clock.
Moreland snapped a nearly four-minute scoring drought with a fast-break layup off a Mills steal and Sally Grace (Catonsville, Md./Mount de Sales Academy) feed.
Four straight Stockbower points stretched the lead to 16-9 with 9:45 showing before Sam Witman (New Oxford, Pa./New Oxford) converted her first collegiate bucket to snap another 5-minute, 3-second scoring drought.
The Garnet stretched the lead to 26-15 at the intermission and led by as many as 12 in the early moments of the second half.
Two of Grace's three triples bookended a 20-7 stretch that spanned six minutes and gave the Green Terror a 37-36 edge with 9:19 to play.
Neither team led by more than three until a Pamela Costello basket-and-foul play with 3:11 on the clock gave Swarthmore a 47-43 advantage.
Treys from Grace and Moreland sandwiched around a Stockbower layup evened the game at 49-all with 1:14 to play before the final-minute victory by the Garnet.
Moreland added a team-high six rebounds to go with four assists and three steals. Fischer chipped in with eight points, five assists and three steals.
McDaniel, which has dropped six of its last seven games dating back to last season, returns to action in search of preventing its first 0-5 start since 1977-78 at Dickinson on Thursday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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|A Communication from 'Claire'
Westgate is presently enjoying a fevered summer of electioneering as candidates lobby for the public eye and popular imagination. Today, I've just been passed the latest ;TIG communication, shown below, which displays some cheerful North Korean goose-stepping in tandem with a little shaky Latin wisdom.
You'll note that opposite "Your Choice is Claire" is the phrase:
"Quis imputo genitus metuo commoveo."
Struggling with my own schoolboy grasp of Latin and with the help of Google this becomes:
"Well, I was born, who ascribe to shake"
Michael Child, whose Latin is much better than my own, translates it as: "I'm so afraid of waking, please don't shake me."
This is perhaps the most opaque if not a profound political statement, I have ever read from a candidate and maybe someone, possibly even 'Claire', who apparently now lacks a surname on her election materials, I think I know why, could explain what this means to the good people of Westgate, who like me may, be struggling.
I suppose if candidates are going to campaign with Latin slogans we could have:
"Amicam ego maioris" and "Etiam Cicero coepi iuvenes" or even "Libertatisque enim Westgate."


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FMSCA Violations That Cause Truck Accidents
Some trucking companies take shortcuts when performing maintenance tasks, loading cargo, managing truck drivers, and engage in other negligent behavior that puts other drivers at undue risk. The result too often is an accident that causes serious injuries and extensive losses. If the trucking company was in violation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules, it can be liable for the accident. FMCSA violations may include:
- Hours-of-service violations
- Failure to follow maintenance requirements
- Failure to inspect the truck as required by FMCSA rules
- Not adhering to loading requirements
- And more
How Truck Driver Fatigue Causes Accidents
To prevent fatigue-related truck accidents , the FMCSA requires all drivers to keep logbooks or use electronic onboard recorders to ensure they comply with hours-of-service laws. Drivers are generally limited to 11 driving hours after 10 hours off duty, for example, as well as other requirements and restrictions.
Sadly, some drivers do not follow these rules so that they can stay on the road longer. This leads to driver fatigue, making them ineffective operators of such massive vehicles. Unfortunately, this increases the accident risk of everybody in their vicinity.
If fatigue caused a wreck, we work to uncover these violations through various means:
Examining toll road records, which can provide evidence of a driver's location
Checking trucks' GPS devices to show when a truck was moving and when it was parked
Other FMCSA Violations and What They Mean after a Trucking Accident
In addition to regulating a driver's hours of service, the FMCSA sets other regulations that drivers and companies must follow. These include:
Regular as well as roadside inspections of the truck and its cargo.
Retention of certain records, including maintenance and inspection reports, for specified periods of time.
Periodic alcohol and drug testing at various points of a truck driver's employment, including after an accident.
And more
When we investigate your truck accident case, we will look at whether the trucking company or driver was in violation of these or other regulations. If so, we will then evaluate whether the violation caused or contributed to your accident. If we find that it did, we will collect and present evidence to establish negligence and liability of the appropriate party.
How can I get legal help after a truck accident in Georgia?
Evaluating an accident for FMSCA violations is a time-consuming and difficult process. Make sure you secure the help you need to investigate your accident and build a case that demonstrates your entitlement to compensation.
The Law Offices of John Morrison, LLC helps Georgia residents recover damages after a serious truck crash. Give us a call at 770-951-8900 or fill out our contact form and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.


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Monday, August 25, 2008
xeriscape gardening
R and I have never lived anywhere that allowed us to experiment with landscaping. But, now that we have our own house, we can do what we want! Yay! We don't have a very big yard, so our philosophy is that everything we do should be beautiful and good quality (we feel that way about the house, too). We decided to start out by landscaping one of our boulevards - we live on a corner, so we have two. The one in front of our house has grass, and we decided not to mess with it because it looks fine. I personally think grass on the boulevard is a huge waste of water. I've spend many hours watering it this summer, and the grass still turned brown by July! Anyway, the other boulevard was just dirt. Except for some gravel and potentilla, that side of the house was all dirt, too. Here's a picture taken in early spring - the aspen trees are alive, they just don't have leaves yet. Pretty bleak, huh?
The purpose of xeriscape gardening is to conserve water, and it is much more beautiful and easier to maintain than grass (or dirt). I found the xeriscaping overview on eartheasy to be very helpful when I started planning my landscaping project. One of the principles of xeriscaping is to choose plants that are native to your region. I don't live in Colorado, but Colorado Springs Utility has a website that lists plants according to how much water and sunlight they need, how tall they will grow, and what color their blossoms will be. Although it's not really kept up to date, Raven's Nest, a blog written by a landscaper out of Helena, Montana provides some great ideas and inspiration.
Okay! On to my project! I am so happy with the results!
Here's a picture of the boulevard. R and I collected all the flat rocks ourselves! As, you'll probably find out, I am a serious rock hound! We dug up the sagebrush the from the side of a road (at the landscaping store they were $10 a plant). We also planted fescue, feather reed grass, some kind of purple, spikey mint, and two kinds of spirea. I really like the mulched mounds around the aspen trees. They're supposed to be good for the aspens, and I think they make the boulevard look more interesting.
Rosie and her pheasant (not real) - she loves laying on the sidewalk while I weed.
This little garden is on the side of the house.
The zinnias are blooming like crazy. They look so sweet in a bouquet! And, they attract bees! I really wanted to plant flowers that bees would like. Save the bees!
The silvery-green plant is called snow-in-summer. It's a perennial from my mom's garden, and it had tiny white blooms earlier in the summer. The pink flowers are on a succulent called sedum - I'm not sure what kind of sedum. The purple flowers are lavender, and the big green leaves are on an echinacea plant. I'm going to move it to the back of the garden next year because it is so much taller than the plants around it!
This sedum (pink flowers) is called Variegatum. You can barely tell in the picture, but it has beautiful green, white, and pink variegated leaves. It is my favorite, and it only cost $2.95! The little purple flowers behind it are alyssum. I planted them from seed, and they grew like crazy this year. I've heard that they reseed themselves, so we'll see next year.
One last picture. This little shrub is a mock orange. The boulevard gets that intense southern sunlight, so I hope the mock orange provides a little shade someday. I can't wait for it to bloom next year!
I would love to hear about or see pictures of anyone else's gardening adventures, so send some my way! Oh yeah, the picture at the top of this post is of my coleus - a shade and water loving, very spoiled annual that I started from seed.
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I can't wait to read about YOUR Montessori journey. It sounds like we have really similar backgrounds (professionally, at least). Your landscaping looks GREAT!ReplyDelete
This is truly amazing..I'll send you some pics from our backyard..it has been quite an adventure to remodel it. I could definitely use some suggestions on other things to plan in our yard.
Love you!
Hey, thanks for the link from your blog! I love your photos and the glimpses of your life, very very nice!ReplyDelete
Ironically looking for an awesome Montessori for Bodhi, as our teacher (wait list for 3 years) went on sabbatical this year! AHHH!
Have a great school year, and thanks again for the link!
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Can you believe that it's already December? In addition to finally being able to say goodbye to 2016 soon (Good riddance!), that means that it's also time for another pattern roundup post, covering new patterns that were released in November.
New pattern releases tend to slow down around the holidays, but we did still get a pretty decent selection of new patterns this past month.
Blank Slate – Tulip Top (Revised with extended sizing and an additional view)
Blank Slate patterns recently released a revised version of their Tulip Top pattern, which was originally available up to a size XL (44″/112cm bust). The revised version now includes an additional view with the crossover in back and is now available up to size 3X (53″/134.5cm bust).
Disclaimer: I was a tester for this pattern for the extended size range. I made the back crossover version, and I was very happy with how my top came out–it's a super comfortable, cozy top for winter, and I've been wearing it a lot. If you're worried about tummy or lower back coverage, the top is drafted so that isn't an issue. You'll be seeing a review of this pattern from me here on the CSC in a few weeks.
Butterick – Winter 2016 Collection
I don't buy a whole lot of Butterick patterns; from the Big 4, McCall's and Simplicity usually appeal to me more. However, I was pretty impressed with the latest collection from Butterick–there's pretty much something for everyone in this group of patterns.
While Coni Crawford patterns aren't typically my own personal style, I know that a lot of CSC readers love them–and for good reason; the styles tend to be very classic and Coni's size range is about the only one that goes up to a 6X. If you've been frustrated about not being able to find a coat pattern in your size range, the new coat pattern from Coni has a lot going for it. It's got a classic style and not only shoulder princess seams, but princess seams in the coat skirt, giving lots of options for fitting.
B6412 – Sweetheart dress (Patterns by Gertie)
While most of sewing bloggers Gertie's patterns for Butterick have been very cute, very few of them have been boob-friendly, so I've usually taken a pass. However, I LOVE this dress with its sweetheart neckline, princess seams, and full skirt.
Lisette patterns have a huge fan following for good reason; Liesl's patterns tend to be very wearable for most women's lifestyles, and the patterns have excellent instructions. There's a cute knit dress in the current collection that I expect to be very popular among sewists.
B6433 – Making History Jacket, Jodhpurs, and Breeches
Looking to do a little Downton Abbey cosplay? Butterick has you covered with this pattern for a riding outfit, which has some really great details. Heck, that jacket is pretty great all on its own!
Cashmerette Patterns – Turner Dress
Looking for a quick and comfortable knit dress to make where you'll very likely be able to skip the FBA step? Take a look at Cashmerette's latest offering–the Turner knit skater dress. I already have my copy of this one and am looking very forward to sewing it up.
Grainline Studios – Farrow Dress
Swing dresses have been gaining in popularity over the past year or two. It's easy to see the appeal; few shapes are quite as "throw on and go" as a swing dress. Sure, there's a risk (particularly for busty women) of a "tent effect," but really, as women, are we obligated to make ourselves look as small as possible with everything we wear? Must everything we wear have a waist-defining effect?
In any case, the Farrow is a cute entry in the swing dress category, particularly with the chevron-ish hem option that carefully conceals a set of inseam pockets.
Itch to Stitch – Vientiane Skirt
Do you feel like you've seen every possible variation on an A-line skirt pattern? I'd thought so, but I was instantly grabbed by this new offering from Itch-to-Stitch. I think that the flounce is adorable, and I love that it has options for pockets and sewing either a lined or unlined version. If you click through to the Pattern Release Announcement, you'll also see that the pattern testers knocked it out of the park with this one, showing lots of creativity and skirts that look great on everyone.
German pattern company Schnittchen recently expanded their line to include plus sizes for several patterns. One of these patterns is the new Katha Tunic, which has a cool-looking neckline and both long-sleeved and sleeveless views. (I loved this the second I saw it–expect to see a pattern review for this one here on the CSC in a few weeks.)
StyleArc – November 2016 Collection
StyleArc's November releases included an interesting mix at cozy patterns (for those of us about to enter winter in the northern hemisphere) and warm-weather patterns (for those whose temperatures are heating up in the southern hemisphere).
With its on-trend slit sleeves, the Rae tunic was one of the freebie options for the month of November. Designed to be made in either a knit or a woven, this tunic looks like it would be a nice, easy sewing project for the summer months.
The other freebie option for November was the Josie hoodie–a raglan-sleeved hoodie with some designer details, such as a curved hem and drawcord. I'd love to make this one up in a soft French terry!
Designed for lightweight, drapey wovens, the Sadie tunic has an interesting twisted sleeve cuff and shirttail hem.
I kind of love the details on these pants; they're a woven pull-on pant, but with interesting front pockets and in a tapered style and split hem that elevates them above what you might associate with "pull-on pants". Unlike many of StyleArc's pull-on pant patterns, this one isn't designed specifically for bengaline fabric, and should work with any lightweight, drapey woven fabric.
StyleArc: Winsome Designer Dress
Most of StyleArc's "designer dress" patterns have been interesting, but not really my personal style. And I guess that the new Winsome dress isn't really my personal style, either, but I do really like it. It's got an easy fit, those draped pockets look pretty cool, and the henley button placket gives this dress a more sporty/less artsy look. Bottom line, it looks like a super comfortable throw-on-and-go dress.
Tilly & the Buttons – Cleo Pinafore and Dungaree Dress
With the 90's revival that we've been seeing in fashion for the past few years, it was only a matter of time before overalls, shortalls, and pinafores came back in style. Now with the return of overalls, we can hope that someone will reboot Lilith Fair, right?
Kudos to Tilly for using a curvy model in some of the promo images for this pattern, as this style is definitely one that takes on a different look on full-busted women.
Final Thoughts
What were your pattern favorites from this month? Do you plan to sew any of these over the holidays? (I've got plans for another Tulip Top, a Turner dress, and some of the new StyleArcs, which I bought over Thanksgiving weekend.)
Were there any pattern releases that I missed that should be shared with our readers?


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Blast Furnace gas generation and usage
Blast Furnace gas generation and usage
Blast furnace (BF) gas is a gaseous by product which is generated while producing hot metal (liquid iron) in a blast furnace. The operation of the blast furnace is controlled to produce hot metal of a specified quality and during this production BF gas comes out from the furnace top.
During production of hot metal in a blast furnace, hot air blast is blown in the furnace through the tuyeres. The oxygen of the blast reacts with the coke. The gas produced by this reaction moves up the furnace shaft which has been charged with ores, fluxes and coke. After a number of chemical reactions and a travel of around 25-30m the BF gas comes out of the furnace as a heated, dust laden and lean combustible gas. Around 1500-1700 Cu m/ton of hot metal of BF gas is generated during the process. Though the purpose of partial combustion of carbon in a blast furnace is to remove the oxygen from the ore but the volume of gas generated in a blast furnace makes the blast furnace as a gas producer. The percentage of CO and CO2 in BF gas is directly related to the amount of carbon in the charged coke and amount of CO2 in the charged flux (Limestone and dolomite). The coke rate (The rate of carbon consumption) in the blast furnace depends mainly upon the type of the hot metal to be made, the chemical and the physical characteristics of the charged materials, the distribution of the materials in the furnace stack, the temperature and the oxygen enrichment of the hot air blast.
The total amount of CO+CO2 gases by volume in the BF gas at the furnace top is around 40% of the total gas volume. The CO/CO2 ratio can vary in a blast furnace from 1.25:1 to 2.5:1. Higher percentage of CO in the gas makes the BF gas hazardous.
The hydrogen content of the gas can vary from 2% to 5% depending upon the type and amount of fuel injected in the tuyeres of the blast furnace. The balance component of the BF gas is nitrogen. Methane (CH4) can also be present in the BF gas up to 0.2%.
In blast furnace some hydro cyanide (HCN) and Cyanogen gas (CN2) can also formed due to the reaction of nitrogen in the hot air blast and carbon of the coke. The reaction is catalyzed by the alkali oxides. These gases are highly poisonous. BF gas can contain these cyano compounds in the range of 200 mg to 2000 mg/Cu m.
BF gas leaves the BF top at a temperature of approximately 120 deg C to 370 deg C and a pressure of 345 mm to 2500 mm mercury gauge pressure. It carries at this stage around 20 to 115 grams per Cu m of water vapour and 20 to 40 grams per Cu m of dust commonly known as Flue dust. The particle size of the flue dust can vary from a few microns to 6 mm.
BF gas has the following characteristics
- Very low calorific value (CV) in the range of 700 to 850 Kcal/Cu m (2930 to 3556 Kilojoules/Cu m). CV is very much dependent on the coke rate.
- It has a high density. It is around 1.250 Kg/Cu m at the standard temperature and pressure (STP) which is 0 deg C and 1 atm. Pressure. This density is highest amongst all the gaseous fuel. Since the density is higher than the density of air it settles in the bottom in case of a leakage.
- It has low theoretical flame temperature which is around 1455 deg C.
- It has low rate of flame propagation. It is lower than any other common gaseous fuel.
- BF gas burns with a non luminous flame.
- Auto ignition point of BF gas is around 630 deg C.
- BF gas has lower explosive limit (LEL) of 27% and upper explosive limit (UEL) of 75% in an air gas mixture at normal temperature and pressure.
The high top pressure of BF gas is utilized to operate a generator (Top gas pressure Recovery Turbine – i.e. TRT in short). TRT can generate electrical energy (Power) up to 35 kWh/ ton of hot metal without burning any fuel. Dry type of TRT can produce more power then wet type.
Cleaning of BF gas
BF gas coming out of the furnace top contains 20-40 grams of flue dust and cannot be used as such. This dust contains fine particles of coke, burden materials and chemical compounds that are formed due to the reactions taking place in the blast furnace. This dirty BF gas is cleaned in gas cleaning plant in two stages namely primary gas cleaning stage and secondary gas cleaning stage.
Primary gas cleaning consists of dust catchers, cyclones or a combination of both. The gravity principle is used for the removal of large particles (coarser than 0.8 mm) of the dust. In this stage the BF gas is normally passed through a dust catcher where all the coarser particles are removed. The dust catcher is a large cylindrical structure normally 20-30 m in diameter and with a height of 20-30 m. It is usually lined to insulate it and prevent the condensation of moisture in BF gas so that the dust remains dry and does not ball up and flow freely into the conical portion of the dust catcher at its bottom for its periodical removal.
The gas is sent to the dust catchers by a single down comer and enters through the top by a vertical pipe that carries the gas downward inside the dust catcher. This pipe flares at its lower extremity like an inverted funnel, so that as the gas passes downward its velocity (and thus its dust carrying potential) decreases, and most of the coarser dust (coarser than 0.8mm) drops out of the gas stream and is deposited in the cone at the bottom of the dust catcher, because the bottom of the dust catcher is closed, and the gas outlet is near the top, the direction of the travel of the gas must reverse 180 degrees. This sudden reversal in the direction of flow causes more of the dust to get settle down.
After dust catcher the gas is sent to secondary gas cleaning stage. Here BF gas is cleaned either by dry type gas cleaning system or wet type gas cleaning plants. In dry type gas cleaning plants bag filters are used for removal of fines particles of dust while in the wet type gas cleaning plant BF gas is washed of dust in scrubbers in several stages.
Uses of BF gas
The sensible heat in the blast furnace top gases was first utilized in 1832 to transfer heat to the cold blast. Originally, this heat exchanger was mounted on the top of the furnace. In 1845, the first attempts were made to make use of heat of combustion of BF gas, but the burning of BF gas was not successful till 1857. It is probable that the progress in the utilization of BF gas was delayed due to its high dust content, the problems of cleaning and handling, and the low cost of solid fuel. Increasing cost of other fuels and competition forced its use.
In the past BF gas use was restricted to the heating of hot blast stoves in the blast furnaces and using it in multi fuel boilers. It was not considered to be economical for other uses because of its various characteristics. However in the recent years several factors have contributed to its enlarged use. The factors which have contributed to the enlarged use of gas are as follows:
- Increase in the cost of the purchased fuels
- Technical improvement in gas cleaning thus improving the cleanliness of the gas
- Technology development for BF gas preheating
In integrated steel plants, BF gas is normally being used mixed with either coke oven gas or converter gas or both. The mixed gas is used as a fuel in various furnace of the plant. BF gas without mixing and without preheat can be used in BF stoves, soaking pits, normalizing and annealing furnaces, foundary core ovens, gas engines for blowing, boilers for power generation, gas turbines for power generation
The thermal advantage of using BF gas in gas engines for blowing and for power generation has to overcome the heavy investment and maintenance expense required for such equipment. The modern boiler house utilizes high steam pressure and temperature with efficient turbo-blowers and generators. This has sufficiently reduced the thermal advantage of gas engines and hence their use has become difficult to get justified. Some steel plants in Asia and Europe have been successful in the use of direct connected gas turbines for driving generators.
Preheated BF gas along with preheated air has been used successfully in coke-oven heating, soaking pits, and reheating furnaces.
When BF gas is preheated, it should have a minimum cleanliness of 0.023 grams per cubic meter and in all cases where this gas is used, extra precautions is needed to prevent the escape of unburned BF gas into the surroundings since it contains a large percentage of toxic CO gas.
BF gas is used for many applications in a steel plant and, in addition, is used frequently for heating coke ovens and sometimes is mixed with other gases as a fuel. In blast furnace operations, where the blast-furnace gas has a heating value approaching a low value of 700 Kcal per cubic meter, it is necessary to switch the gas with other fuels to obtain very high hot-blast temperature from the stove.


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High School Sports
Kearney girls look ahead to soccer season in '15
After Kearney and Visitation Academy of St. Louis traded scoring opportunities, momentum shifts and stretches of defensive excellence for more than 100 minutes last Saturday in the Missouri Class 2 girls soccer state championship match, Kearney High School coach Jackie Haller offered a one-sentence reaction.
"Well, it's obvious that the best two teams made it to the final," Haller said.
Visitation Academy, however, was the one left standing.
Visitation Academy senior forward Sarah Price scored a game-winning goal in double overtime to lift her team to a 2-1 decision. The sudden-death score put an end to Kearney's bid for its first state championship in girls soccer.
Kearney reached the final in dramatic fashion when senior forward Allie Hess scored an overtime goal to defeat Helias Catholic of Jefferson City in the semifinals. Hess scored a team-high 30 goals for the Bulldogs, who finished 23-4-2.
"It's going to be a great memory," Hess said of her senior year. "Any time you get to play in a state championship, it's a great feeling. I've never been here before. So I'm just blessed to be out here playing."
Hess completed a remarkable two-year run that included 55 goals. But it finished without the ultimate goal.
Trying for the first state title in school history, Kearney took an unbeaten record into the 2013 state tournament but lost to St. Dominic of O'Fallon in the semifinals. The Bulldogs made it one step farther this season but still came up short.
"We've all worked so hard for three months to get to this point," said junior midfielder Lexie Howard, who scored the team's only goal in the championship game loss. "It's hard to see it all end."
There's no shortage of talent returning next season to attempt to make that final leap, although the team is set to lose five senior starters — Hess, defender Makenzie Pfeiffer, midfielder Brooke Salisbury, defender Jordyn Webster and midfielder Jessi Hartzler.
"It's hard for them to think about it right now, but they have a lot to be proud of," Haller said. "It was just awesome playing at the state tournament. It's what you dream of in high school. And I think we'll be back."
Howard, Caitlyn Champ, Madilyn Payne and Elizabeth McQueen will be part of a senior class trying to make that happen. The Bulldogs are also in line to return soon-to-be juniors Ashley Coonfield and Allison Snapp as starters.


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Ceiling fans can be found in almost every home. They are so familiar that a lot of people even have difficulty dozing off without one. They can be seen in bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and outside porches. There are a lot of well-known and dependable manufacturers that produce magnificent products to help us out escape the heat.
Ceiling fans come in various sizes, shapes, and styles. If you're searching for a fan for your home, you're most likely interested to know what types of are available to you. That's why we're here to briefly talk about the major types of ceiling fans and discuss a bit of each.
Let us begin with the cast iron types of fans. From when the fans were produced in the early 1950s, considered to be the most popular would be the cast iron fans. The early ones were made up of cast iron housing. My friend at roof repair Buford Ga saw one of these in a house not to long ago. He was like, nah, we can't take those, no one will buy them! The advantage of using this type of material is that they are durable. That's why you will notice that there are still plenty of cast-iron fans that can be seen purchased from decades ago. Probably the most popular cast-iron fans is the Hunter ceiling fans which were manufactured by Hunter Fan Company.
Another well-known type of is the stack-motor. These were made due to the increasing energy costs in the 1970s. It was energy-efficient and thus was preferred by more. Actually, it's the very reason why these fans were able to make a comeback in the U.S. The Stack-motor fans use fan blades mounted to the flywheel. The flywheel is then mounted to the fan's motor housing.
There are a lot of other types of fans for the ceiling such as the skeletal motors, the low profile ceiling fans, ceiling fans with light, direct-drive, the friction-drive, and gear-drive fans among others. There were styles that became obsolete quickly while there are those that lasted for years.
Here are five types of ceiling fans:
Hunter Ceiling Fan: No, this doesn't refer to a camouflaged fan favored by outdoorsman looking to shoot an elk or fox. Maybe those types of ceiling fans exist somewhere, though for our purposes, when we talk about Hunter Ceiling Fans, we're speaking of one of the oldest luxury fan makers in the world. Since the late 19th century, Hunter has produced an innovative fan known for its style, quality, and whisper-like performance. The firm continues to press forward, creating an auto-balancing fan in 2007 and the first ever wireless speaker and ceiling fan combination two years later.
Craftmade Warbird Airplanes: Here's another ceiling fan with an intriguing name. It practically sounds like, if turned on, it would embark on some prolonged bombing campaign. Homeowners needn't fear, though they can revel at a fan painted to look like an engine propeller. When turned on, the fan will make it appear an airplane has crashed down and resides on the other end of the ceiling.
Imagine It for Kids: It's an exciting moment for expectant new parents to decorate the nursery their son or daughter will know as home. There are toys to be arranged and cribs to be set up as well as the basic safety precautions that go into childproofing a room. In all the hoopla, it can be easy to neglect getting a fan that will complement the room. This manufacturer produces playful, colorful fans with all sorts of images on the blades, everything from monkeys to nursery toys to dragonflies.
Slack-Motor Ceiling Fans: Companies like Emerson, Casablanca, and NuTone, as well as the aforementioned Hunter produced these kinds of fans in the 1970s. At a time when much of the world faced energy crisis, drought, and other catastrophes, slack-motored ceiling fans were designed to run off a flywheel with greater energy efficiency and at a lower cost. While the fans achieved their greatest popularity in the 1970s and '80s, the motors are still in some high-end, contemporary fans.
Belt-Driven Ceiling Fans: These are the types of fans that sit closely together, generally in one room, running off a centralized belt that goes from fan to fan, uniting them into a shared system of movement. They're an older type of fan, which makes them mostly appropriate today for period-themed decorating.
Just like a regular fan, a mini ceiling fan helps cool your home. However, you can use it in tight spots where traditional size ceiling fans wouldn't work out. This allows you to install an attractive, efficient fan in spaces like the stairwell, hallways, narrow rooms, and just about anywhere else that you need a fan, but an old fashioned on won't fit. Plus, mini ceiling fans are comparable in cost to a standard type fan, and installation is extremely similar.
You'll find these fans in all kinds of beautiful styles and looks. Most home owners report being willing to pay a little more for a fan that matches their decor and offers quality construction, and it's not really a surprise. After all, these people know how much money their regular or mini ceiling fan is going to save them over the course of its life. On low, a ceiling fan of any size keeps a home gently cool for very little expense. Even turned up, it's a fraction of the cost of running an air conditioner.
It's best to pick a mini ceiling fan only when you need a smaller shape to fit the space. That's because a larger fan, with bigger blades, is going to result in more efficient operation. You'll get cooler while expending less energy. With today's larger homes and higher ceilings, big fans with long downrods are extremely popular. However, they don't work everywhere. That's where mini ceiling fans can be a big help. After all, small spaces need even more cooling than larger ones, since they often have poor air circulation.
If you have a narrow or oddly shaped space that you need to keep cool, a mini ceiling fan might be the perfect choice. Inexpensive, attractive, and efficient, these fans have everything going for them. You won't find as large a selection in mini fans as you will in full sized ones, but there are still lots of options out there. Check them out and see if one of these fans is right for you.


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Huang Weimin, the hedge fund manager whose Chinese stock-index futures wagers returned more than 6,200 percent last year, has some advice for investors in 2016: Sell your shares now, before it's too late.
Huang, who opened the Yourong Fund in 2014, says China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index could drop another 15 percent in the first half as slowing economic growth and a weaker yuan fuel capital outflows, Bloomberg News reported.
While he's sticking with bearish futures bets to take advantage of further losses, he says the average Chinese stock investor would be better off shifting into cash.
"I'm not optimistic about this year," said Huang, a self-taught trader who manages more than 100 million yuan (US$15.2 million) in the Yourong Fund and separate client accounts that use similar strategies.
"My advice is to hold cash, wait and watch."
Many of China's 99 million investors appear to be doing just that. Volumes in the nation's US$5.6 trillion cash equities market slumped to the lowest level in three months last week, while trading of stock-index futures has dropped about 99 percent since June.
A bungled government attempt to introduce market circuit breakers in the first week of 2016 deepened investor pessimism after the mechanisms sparked panic instead of restoring calm.
Huang, 45, has become a star of the Chinese futures market after a slew of timely bets on the direction of share prices propelled his Yourong Fund to the top of the country's performance rankings.
He's carried the winning streak into 2016, returning 35 percent through Jan. 22 after selling stock-index futures just days before the market's worst-ever start to a year.
Huang's ability to profit from the turbulence has made him a standout in China's hedge-fund industry, which has struggled to cope with price swings that reached the most extreme levels since 1997 last year.
More than 700 funds were forced to liquidate prematurely in 2015, and this year's 18 percent slump in the Shanghai Composite has left many more on the brink of shutting down.
The Yourong Fund was the best performer last year among 310 private Chinese futures funds tracked by Shenzhen Rongzhi Investment Consultant Co.
Last year, Huang was bullish for much of the first half, building long positions in stocks and equity-index futures as the Shanghai Composite surged to seven-year highs.
After trimming his equity exposure in May, he bet against the market in the second half of June as shares tumbled.
When volatility increased at the end of that month, Huang turned to short-term wagers.
A short-term bet on Everbright Securities Co. Ltd. (601788.CN) that he sold the following day, for example, produced an 11 percent return on June 30 as the market posted a brief rally, he told Bloomberg News in an interview last week.
Aside from good timing, Huang's outsized returns were made possible by the built-in leverage of futures.
The purchase or sale of a futures contract typically requires an initial deposit, known as margin, that's just a fraction of the value of the underlying assets. That means even small price changes can lead to big profits — or losses — for holders of the derivatives.
Huang sees China's stock market coming under pressure this year from both the economic slowdown and a potential surge in the supply of new shares.
However, there are signs that Chinese shares are poised for a rally. The Shanghai Composite's relative strength index was 33 on Friday, near the threshold of 30 that some traders use as a signal of recovery.
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Sofia, BulgariaDISES International Round Table | June 25 - 30, 2017
Sofia 2017 DISES Roundtable
June 25th-30th, 2017
Including All Children in a Changing World
To register for the Roundtable, click here to access the CME on-line registration system
Please bear in mind that each participant should create his/her own account with username and password before beginning the registration. The system will save your information and you can come back later to add additional information like travel arrangements
Registration is valid only when full prepayment of participation package has been processed and must be completed no later than May 15th, 2017. Early registration is recommended as the Roundtable capacity is limited, and reservations will be made on first-come-first-served basis.
The participation package for participants includes:
- Accommodation on a half board basis (5 overnights in a single/double room with breakfast and lunch) in Arena di Serdica Hotel
- 5 dinners according to the programme
- Shuttle bus service Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Attendance and participation in the Round Table (rooms and equipment)
- Delegate's kit
- Coffee-breaks
- Site visits and all other events included the programme
The participation package for accompanying guests includes:
- Accommodation on a half board basis (5 overnights in a double room with breakfast and lunch) in Arena di Serdica Hotel
- 5 dinners according to the programme
- Shuttle bus service Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Coffee-breaks
- Site visits and other events included the programme as desired
Full prepayment of the package by May 15th 2017 is required to confirm participation.
When making a booking of a bed in a double/twin room, it is compulsory that you provide the name of the person you are going to share the room with. Reservation of a twin/double room without arranging a sharer will not be possible. Payment of a single room will be applicable in such cases.
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The Japanese economy grew 1.1% in the final quarter of 2009 when compared with the third quarter, barely holding off China to remain the second-largest economy in the world, Japan's Cabinet Office reported Monday.
Japan's nominal gross domestic product — a basic measure of a country's overall economic output — grew at an annual rate of 4.6% for the year, making it worth ¥474.9 trillion, or $5.273 trillion, based on current exchange rates.
Japan's economy was helped by a rebound in exports, led by sales to China, which is Japan's largest overseas market.
Read the rest of the story: Japan still No. 2 economy – for now
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God blessed me with a creative soul, knowing it would comfort and nurture me in this crazy world.
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17
Merry Christmas my blog friend!
I love this....we certainly need more love in the world!
Have a blessed Christmas!


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To who do we owe our allegiance, is it to ourselves or is it to others, the government, agencies or authority figures? Are our lives our own? Do we have a right to make choices on our behalf or do we surrender our rights and allow others to make life and death choices that we shall go dutifully along with?
We do not think of such questions or even pretend to answer them until we get sick. Suddenly we are faced with these questions and often we don't even know we are facing them as we are moved through the health system like little products on a conveyor belt; being passed from one department to the next. Before we realize we are humming along being poked at, treated, passed on and used again and again until one day we find ourselves at the end of the conveyor belt with a reject notice; into the hospice pile we go. Is this what we wanted?
Some of us wake up from the dizzy ride and scream 'I want off'; and we jump off and find ourselves stunned at what has happened without even noticing it was happening. You realize the choice was always made for you; the authority figure, the doctor, meaning well and doing it for your own good decided what was best for you and as sick as you were, that decision sounded good at the time. Dizzily you stand up from your jump and look at what the health system did to you in the name of treating your cancer; a surgical scar boldly stands out; and the burns from the radiation left your skin nasty red and burned; your stomach is still sick from the chemo, your full head hair is now wisps of brown locks. So where do you go from here?
Off the conveyor belt the world looks a bit different, in fact, you can think again. All around you people try to help you back onto the conveyor belt, all meaning well, encouraging you to give it a good fight, be the hero of the day. You stumble off, shaking your head, hero what hero did they want you to be, a dead hero? No, today you stop and begin asking questions about how to live, what to do about repairing your body. If you are lucky you stumble across a good Samaritan who tells you about a place where hope is alive, Jesicha's Hope, and you will find this good news. The hope you will find puts you in a place where you find options unknown to you before and decisions that are made will be yours exclusively. Suddenly you are in control. Your condition may warrant a clinic visit where you are treated humanely and doctors ask you what you want to do; suggestions and recommendations are given to you and a question is posed to you that you have never been asked: 'what do you want to do?' There is no conveyor belt, only you standing there making choices. Your choice falls to the BX Antitoxin because it will target and kill your cancer, you are now no longer the reject, ready for the hospice pile, but you are a living human ready to get well.
Your life changes on the BX Antitoxin, two months now have passed since you left the conveyor belt destine to the hospice pile; but today you are looking well and find your blood counts are looking near normal. The cancer is giving up. As you look in your mirror, your hair is filling in, a bit fuller than before you think; the burns from the radiation are healing and you are feeling much better since the chemo drugs are being excreted through detoxing; that appetite you were known for is back in full force. No longer are you eating junk food but whole organic food; you are enjoying life again. Your quality of life has gone from low to know high, life is looking good.
You get a call from the Cancer Center, you have missed coming in for the past two months and they are worried about you. They would like to see you and evaluate your condition. The conveyor belt is waiting for you to arrive and you are requested to report. So, what do you do? To whom do you owe your allegiance to? Have you realized your right of free choice is yours and will you stand up for yourself or will you surrender your life because you are afraid? The system puts fright and fear into others but there is no law or basis for it. The system is run by greed for profit; you bring the system millions, anything alternative drops their profit margin; it stands to reason why they encourage you to stay on the conveyor belt. The choice is yours you discover. You think of yourself two months ago and now see yourself as you are today. Yes, you know the choice. You know where your allegiance is; the reflection in the mirror tells you all you need to know.


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Bright Smiles
The Bright Smiles at School Program provides preventive dental hygiene services for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade in all Pike County schools. Services provided include: cleanings, dental sealants, fluoride varnishes, nutrition counseling, oral assessment, oral hygiene instruction, sport-a-smile tips for athletes and tobacco cessation counseling.
Services are provided by a Public Health Registered Dental Hygienist. There is no charge to the parents for these services. Parents must complete a registration and consent form prior to their child receiving the services. A dental report card with any findings and recommendations will be provided to parents after services have been completed. Each child will receive a toothbrush and toothpaste as well as oral education. Students who do not already have an established dental home will be referred to a local dentist.
Common questions about dental sealants:
- What are sealants?
Sealants protect the grooved and pitted surfaces of the teeth, especially the chewing surfaces of back teeth where most cavities in children are found. Made of clear or shaded plastic, sealants are applied to the teeth to help keep them cavity-free.
- How do sealants work?
Even if your child brushes and flosses carefully, it is difficult – sometimes impossible – to clean the tiny grooves and pits on certain teeth. Food and bacteria build up in these crevices, placing your child in danger of tooth decay. Sealants "seal out" food and plaque, thus reducing the risk of decay.
- How long do sealants last?
Research shows that sealants can last for many years if properly cared for. Your child will be protected throughout the most cavity-prone years. If your child has good oral hygiene and avoids biting hard objects, sealants will last longer. Your pediatric dentist will check the sealants during routine dental visits and can recommend reapplication or repair when necessary.
- What is the treatment like?
The application of a sealant is quick and comfortable. It takes only one visit. The tooth is first cleaned. It is then conditioned and dried. The sealant is then flowed onto the grooves of the tooth and allowed to harden or hardened with a special light. Your child will be able to eat right after the appointment.
- How much does it cost?
The treatment is very affordable, especially in view of the valuable decay protection it offers your child. Most dental insurance companies cover sealants. Some companies, however, have age and specific tooth limitations. Check with your benefits provider about your child's coverage and talk to your pediatric dentist about the exact cost of sealants for your child.
- Which teeth should be sealed?
The natural flow of saliva usually keeps the smooth surfaces of teeth clean but does not wash out the grooves and fissures. The teeth most at risk of decay – and therefore most in need of sealants – are the six-year and twelve-year molars. Many times the permanent pre-molars and primary molars will also benefit from sealant coverage. Any tooth, however, with grooves or pits may benefit from the protection of sealants. Talk to your pediatric dentist, as each child's situation is unique.
- If my child has sealants are brushing and flossing still important?
Absolutely! Sealants are only one step in the plan to keep your child cavity-free for a lifetime. Brushing, flossing, balanced nutrition, limited snacking, and regular dental visits are still essential to a bright, healthy smile.
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text: New York Medical College observed Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on April 24 with an evening talk, "The Central Role of Neuroscientists under National Socialism: Links to the Holocaust and Medical Ethics," presented by guest speaker Lawrence A. Zeidman, M.D., far left, associate professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, director, AANEM-accredited EMG Laboratory, director, Neuropathies and Nerve Injuries Multidisciplinary, clinic director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zeidman has a keen interest in the history and ethics of neurology, especially during World War II, and has published numerous articles on the ethical issues involved in that era that have an impact on modern day neurology. From left: Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A., chancellor and chief executive officer; Anne Bayefsky, M.A., M.L.H., director, Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust; and Rabbi Moshe D. Krupka, M.S., executive vice president, Touro College and University System, who also spoke at the event.


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WBGDRB Group D Result 2017
Competitors who are looking the West Bengal Latest Government Jobs/Recruitment then we have uplifting news for them since e will give the West Bengal Gr-D Recruitment Board 2017 points of interest in the underneath depiction. Hopefuls who are intrigued they can apply online at www.wbgdrb.in. We give the every single insight with respect to the WBGDRB Group D Result 2017 in the accompanying areas.
West Bengal Group D Recruitment Board is welcoming the WBGDRB Online Application for the posts of 6000 West Bengal Group D Vacancies. This is an administration work warning, so folks who need to get procured as an administration worker in the West Bengal State they should apply online by sending the application shape before 29th January 2017. Competitors can download the WBGDRB Group D Result 2017 from the official site.
WBGDRB Group D Merit List 2017
Prior the West Bengal Group D Recruitment Board inform every single intrigued possibility to apply application shape against 6000 Group D (Peon, Orderly Peon, Night Guard and Various). Part of candidate those have qualification for this enrollment, apply application shape before keep going date on 29 January 2017. The conduction expert will soon discharge WB Group D Exam Result 2017 to give recognizable proof card to show up in examination. We are barely advise you that without concede card hopefuls can't permit to composed examination at focus so bring at focus. There are no postal WBGDRB Group D Result 2017 to bring, you have to download as online on it official web connect at www.wbgdrb.in. Here on this page we will likewise give all most recent data and connection to download Hall Ticket.
|Name of the Board
|West Bengal Group D Recruitment Board
|Posts Name
|Group D (Peon, Guard And other posts)
|Total Number Of Posts
|6000 Posts
|Exam Date
|14th May 2017
|WBGDRB Admit Card Status
|From 1st May 2017
The West Bengal Group D Recruitment Board was set up first January, 2016 and has its changeless office area in Kolkata. The association principle point is to enlisted people very much qualified and capable bosses around 60,000 Group-D faculty in the different workplaces of the Government of West Bengal. Presently it will go to select 6000 competitors through composed examination. The application shape handle finish on 29 January 2017 and examination will lead soon. The examination date and West Bengal Group D Merit List 2017 has accessible on authority interface in forthcoming month to download and show up in examination. After examination you be careful Hall Ticket to utilizes as a part of future. For more data take after authority connection of that enlistment cell.
WBGDRB Group D Cut off Marks 2017
The WB Group D exam date is 14th May 2017 as we said about while some other essential dates have alluded to in the table underneath. In the event that you have any question with respect to Exam date, then you can contact your closest rundown of Tathya–Mitra-Kendras.
|WBSSC Group D Advertisement Release Date
|01st January 2017
|Starting Date to Submit the Online Application Form
|03rd January 2017
|Closing Date to Submit the Online Application Form
|29th January 2017
|West Bengal Group D Admit Card Status
|Update Soon
|West Bengal Group D Exam Date
|20th May 2017
West Bengal Group D Result 2017
As of late, West Bengal Board has discharged the Group D Admit Card/Hall Ticket for the year 2017. This year a colossal number of applicants have connected for the West Bengal Group D Recruitment. Thus, there will be high rivalry for this West Bengal Group D Jobs/Recruitment. Presently, competitors who connected for the WBGDRB opportunities are hunting down the WB Group D Result 2017 in various destinations. In this way, to make their ventures simpler, we are giving the immediate connection to downloading the West Bengal Group D Result 2017. We have additionally given well ordered system for getting the WEGDRB Group D Exam dates from the official site. Stay tuned with our recruitment.guru site for the data in regards to most recent Government occupations in India.
WBGDRB Peon, Orderly Peon, Night Guard Merit List 2017
WBGDRB Peon Merit List 2017 for the exam will be given by the Online mode as it were. In the event that you surmise that you can get your WBGDRB Orderly Peon Result 2017 through enrolled POST. At that point you are absolutely off-base. As the West Bengal Group, D Recruitment Board will refresh the download WBGDRB Night Guard Cut off Marks 2017 connect on its official site. At that point we will likewise refresh the underneath connection. It is a simple and direct connection. By tailing it, you can without much of a stretch download your WBGDRB Admit Card for the Group D Exam 2017.
After download it, you should carry it alongside the legitimate ID confirmation. Since without WBGDRB Peon Admit Card, nobody will be allowed to enter the exam lobby. For more data, you likewise read the specified points of interest accessible if the need arises letter.
How To Download WBGDRB Group D Result/Merit List 2017
- Most importantly, visit the West Bengal official Website www.wbgdrb.in
- Tap on the News and Events area.
- Scan for Result for Group D Examination and tap on it.
- Download the WB Group D Result 2017.
- At long last, Take a print out and keep it for the future reason.
Click Here To Download Admit Card
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Paris Energy Westward Group News: Thirteen ministers urge EU to agree green energy goals in March
BRUSSELS, March 3 (Reuters) - Thirteen ministers on Monday urged the European Union to reach agreement on the main elements of 2030 environment and energy policy this month or risk deterring investors and delaying efforts to get a global deal on climate change.
Among the rest of the 28 EU member states, the most prominent opposition has come from Poland, which says there is no hurry to reach a political deal.
"We can work with Poland to get an agreement in March," Britain's Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey told reporters. "I'm not saying it's going to be easy."
But he said the early agreement of the 13 ministers, including from France, Germany and Britain, provided a chance to make an agreement with Poland and others.
The Commission, the EU executive, in January outlined its vision of 2030 climate and energy policy to succeed the existing set of 2020 goals.
The Commission suggested a single fully binding 2030 target to cut carbon emissions by 40 percent compared with 1990 levels, plus an EU-wide goal to get at least 27 percent of energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. In broad terms, the Green Growth Group supports the Commission view.
A full legislative proposal is not expected until next year, when a new set of Commissioners will have taken office, so it will take years to finalize a 2030 law, but an outline agreement from all leaders would be a strong signal.
Europe's economic fragility, however, has increased the difficulty of agreeing on climate policy. A draft EU document ahead of the meeting of leaders on March 20-21 placed the focus on industry and competitiveness, rather than the environment.
The Green Growth Group of 15 countries, including the 13 who issued the statement, says climate policy need not be an enemy to competitiveness.
"A delay risks undermining commercial sector confidence, deferring critical energy investments, increasing the cost of capital for these investments and undermining momentum towards a global climate deal," the group of 13 ministers said.
Britain, which previously avoided any commitment to a renewable goal, said it could accept an EU-wide target provided it did not lead to any binding national targets. Critics of the EU-wide target say it is almost impossible to enforce without national targets.
The group of ministers says there is no time to lose ahead of U.N. talks seeking to get a global deal on tackling climate change in Paris next year.
It also says investors need early certainty if they are to help with the upgrading of infrastructure, for instance, which would improve grid connections in Europe, increase security of supply and theoretically lower costs.
Poland, whose economy is heavily dependent on coal, says the goals under debate would impose a greater burden on it than other countries.
Marcin Korolec, Poland's deputy environment minister, told reporters that aiming for agreement in March was "a very optimistic approach" and that the international agenda did not require EU agreement until early next year.
"I think it will be difficult for the European Council to decide on some targets without knowing crucial elements," Korolec said, referring to how targets should be distributed among different member states.


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Next year, he'll start applying himself.
Next year, she'll get teachers who understand her better.
Next year, you won't have all those arguments at home, get all those phone calls from the school, spend all those sleepless nights wondering when things are finally going to get better.
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Coming toward the final steps!
Hi everyone! I am excited to announce that I will be in studio in less than two weeks! I hope to do the last few songs and move closer to the final touches on "Heart's Song". I also have a small violin performance coming up! I hope you all have a great weekend!


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The Mormon faith isn't known for its diversity, as just six percent of its membership are of African-American or of African descent worldwide. Abner Howell, a pioneer of Black Mormonism and a standout football star, was born on this day in 1877.
Howell was born to former slaves in Louisiana, who then moved north to Salt Lake City, Utah. Howell's father became a police officer and detective. In high school "Ab" Howell as he was known carried his football team on his sturdy shoulders as a fullback. One account shares that after beating a rival team, the squad celebrated at a local restaurant but Howell was ordered to eat in the kitchen. His white teammates reportedly sided with him, forcing the restaurant to allow him to eat in the main dining area.
Racism visited Howell as he went on to college at the University of Michigan. As a football player, Howell contributed to the team's three national championship wins between 1902 and 1904. However, the law student had to leave the school, got married, and then returned to Utah to become a bricklayer. In a 1974 article, Howell's name was notably absent from the list of Black players for the Michigan Wolverines football team despite his photo in a team picture.
Returning home also led to reconnecting with his high school teammate, Nicholas Groesbeck Smith, who urged him to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Smith was one of the many players who stood in solidarity with Howell during their playing days. Howell and his wife, Nina Stevenson Howell became members of the Mormon faith. After his first wife died, Howell remarried and traveled to southern states to established segregated LDS churches.
The LDS church forbade priesthood to people of African descent, but Howell earned the title of "Honorary High Priest" from the church. A letter from an apostle legitimized his status.
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The Ten Most Interesting Little Known Black History Facts
The Ten Most Interesting Little Known Black History Facts
1. The Fultz quadruplets were the first surviving identical African-American quads.Source:Library of Congress/Public Domain 1 of 10
2. The Muse BrothersSource:Public Domain 2 of 10
3. Gerald Lawson3 of 10
4. Frederick Jones4 of 10
5. Fredi WashingtonSource:Public Domain 5 of 10
6. Sarah Baartman6 of 10
7. Philippa SchuylerSource:Public Domain 7 of 10
8. Leonard Nimoy8 of 10
9. The McKoy TwinsSource:Public Domain 9 of 10
10. Sarah RectorSource:Public Domain 10 of 10
Little Known Black History Fact: Abner Howell was originally published on blackamericaweb.com


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Posted by Lacey Lybecker on April 22, 2016
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Graham Feyl
We are excited to Introduce our very first Curator in Residence, Graham Feyl! Graham will share his writings, research, studio visits, and artists participating in his curatorial project, object / item / material / me, here on our website over the duration of his 4 month residency, which will then culminate into an exhibition in the Fall!
Graham Feyl is an art historian and curator. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago in Art History. His art historical research focuses on modern and contemporary art with an emphasis in performance and queer art. His research incorporates queer theory, embodiment, and performance theory to better understand the body as a medium. Feyl will be attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Fall of 2018 to begin a Master's in Modern and Contemporary Art History.
Follow his residency here.


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What is your design philosophy?
I passionately believe that everyone deserves a home they truly love, that perfectly fits their lifestyle, expresses their uniqueness and brings them joy every day.
How do you approach every project?
Every project is so different, but, as a first step, I always focus on getting to know the client - what their passions are, what their dreams are, what their expectations are - and then I start to map out our design journey
What can clients expect when working with you?
They can expect my personal attention throughout the design project, along with my meticulous attention to detail. They can expect that their target investment and timetable will be respected. They can expect to be delighted by a design that is authentically theirs.
Where do you find inspiration?
Everywhere, all the time. I especially love looking at nature - the colors, textures and grandeur are all amazing. Seeing the unlimited designs in nature inspires me to remember that there are also unlimited possibilities when designing interiors.
What do you enjoy most about design?
Experiencing the joy I bring to my clients once their project is complete. In addition, I love the design journey itself - working with my clients, exploring and discovering their perfect design solutions, and seeing their personal visions come to life.
To what do you attribute your success?
My ability to listen to my clients and really understand what result they want. Then continually searching for unique and exciting one-of-a-kind design solutions that more than fulfill their expectations.
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For years, Barbara has helped hundreds of residential and commercial clients create their own distinctive space, expressing their unique lifestyle vision. Having worked around the country, she now resides in Florida and holds a state license for Interior Design. Barbara holds professional membership in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and possesses the highest professional certification in the field of interior design awarded by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).


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Educational Justice
This is a collaborative knowledge base; feel free to propose edits/additions that you believe are important for others to know. Contributions will be reviewed and approved based on quality and accuracy.
- 1 How You Can Resist
- 2 Recent Updates
- 3 Laws Proposed by Congress
- 4 Vouchers
- 5 Students with Disabilities
- 6 Transgender Students
- 7 Civil Rights
- 8 Post-Secondary Education and Federal Student Aid
- 9 Vulnerabilities in Their Strategy
How You Can Resist[edit]
- Call your Senator by dialing tel:844-6-RESIST and tell them to protect the Department of Education from funding cuts.
- Find out when your Senators and US Representative are holding town halls and other Upcoming Events/Opportunities. Show up and tell them to support equitable funding for education.
- Click here to find an organization looking for volunteers.
Recent Updates[edit]
- 6/3/17: Elizabeth Warren has called for the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to investigate the resignation of James Runcie. Runcie led the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office. His resignation cited Education Secretary Devos' poor leadership and "numerous management failures" [1].
- 6/1/17: The Department of Education has launched a new Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website. The site includes increased search capabilities, resources, and documents. For more about IDEA, see our Disability Rights page.
Laws Proposed by Congress[edit]
Legislation that Supports Equity and Justice
- S.620 The Community College to Career Fund Act would create partnerships between community colleges and employers to train Americans for jobs in high-demand industries. These include healthcare, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and information technology.
- H.R.1880 / S. 806 The College For All Act would establish a partnership between federal and state governments to cover the full cost of college tuition for families earning under $125,000 per year. Community college tuition would be made completely free. The bill would also cut student loan rates and allow Pell Grants to be used for non-tuition fees such as books and housing.
Harmful Legislation
- H.R. 610 repeals the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. This repeal limits the authority of the Department of Education and establishes a voucher program. It would also overturn the requirement that school lunches increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy while reducing levels of sodium, saturated fat, and trans fat.
See also the State and Local Pages for state-by-state legislative tracking.
Proposed changes to education rely heavily on school vouchers. Vouchers are "publicly funded scholarships that students may use for private-school tuition." These programs claim to give parents and students better choices than public schools. [3] However, studies show that many school choice programs do not provide enough funding to low-income families to cover the full cost of private school tuition.[4] Few charters perform better than low-performing traditional public schools . Vouchers would also give taxpayer money to religious schools, because most private schools are religiously affiliated. [5]
Trump/GOP Agenda[edit]
- Trump's education agenda would encourage more students to attend charter schools. Charter schoolsh are 16% more likely to suspend students than non-charter schools.[6]
- Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has shown enthusiasm for taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. During his campaign, President Trump proposed a $20 billion federal voucher program.[7]
- High-performing charter school networks stayed away from Michigan during the Davos-led push for charter schools in that state. Without regulation, the school market was seen as unstable. [8]
- Check our Disability Rights page to read how voucher programs negatively impact students with disabilities.
Recent Updates[edit]
- President Trump's proposed budget includes deep cuts to public education in favor of school choice. The plan cuts a popular student loan forgiveness program as part of a $10.6 billion reduction in federal education funding. [9]
Students with Disabilities[edit]
Every child with a disability has a right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Defining FAPE, the Supreme Court has ruled that special education and related services must meet certain benchmarks. First, they must "have been provided at public expenses, under public supervision and direction, and without charge". They must also "meet the standards of the State educational agency" and "include an appropriate preschool, elementary, or secondary school education in the State involved". Finally, these services must be "provided in conformity with the individualized education program (IEP)." Appropriate IEPs are "reasonably calculated to enable the child to receive educational benefits." [10]
In March 2017, the Supreme Court ruled that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a child's individualized education plan (IEP) "must be appropriately ambitious in light of his circumstances." Chief Justice Roberts wrote the 8-0 opinion. The Court made it clear that "for children fully integrated in the regular classroom, this would typically require an IEP 'reasonably calculated to enable the child to achieve passing marks and advance from grade to grade.'" Roberts continued, "the goals may differ, but every child should have the chance to meet challenging objectives." The Court rejected the "merely more than the bare minimum" (or de minimis) test applied by the Tenth Circuit. Instead, they ruled that schools are required to show that an "IEP is reasonably calculated to enable the child to make progress appropriate in light of his circumstances." [11]
Trump/GOP Agenda[edit]
- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stated in her confirmation hearing that enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act should be left to the states. She seemed unaware that it is a federal law.[12]
Budget Deal[edit]
Congress and the Trump administration have come to an agreement for a budget that funds the federal government until this fall. Items included in the area of education include(s):[13]
- $9.3 billion for Head Start, which is $85 million more than the 2016 level.
- $250 million for Preschool Development Grants, which is the same as the 2016 level.
- $12 billion for Special Education state grants (IDEA), which is $90 million more than the 2016 level.
Transgender Students[edit]
Recent Updates[edit]
- Trump has rescinded Obama-era protections for transgender students under Title IX. This means students could be required, under the authority of state or local school boards, to use restrooms and changing facilities that correspond with their biological gender, rather than their gender identity. It would also limit students' eligibility to play on sports teams that correspond with their gender identity. It does still allow school boards to implement their own protections, and permits individuals or advocacy groups to appeal to federal courts if a transgender student's rights have been violated. [14]
Civil Rights[edit]
Recent Updates[edit]
- 9/22/2017: Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, issued new temporary rules that could give accused students greater protection against campus rape and sexual misconduct claims. The change had been long sought by advocates of accused students, mostly men, who had complained that campus judicial processes had become heavily biased in favor of women accusers. The rules will now permit colleges and universities to raise their evidence requirements to a "clear and convincing standard" of proof, if they choose. The Obama administration had demanded colleges use a lower "preponderance of evidence" standard. The rules will remain in effect while the Education Department seeks public comment on a permanent set of rules. [15]
- 9/7/2017: Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, announced that the Department of Education will begin the process of rescinding the 2011 guidance to strengthen campus response to sexual assault by invoking Title IX regulations. In 2011 the Obama Administrations the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released a "Dear Colleague" letter making the case that the sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. While calling sexual misconduct "reprehensible, disgusting, and unacceptable," adding that rape is a "sign of cowardliness," she also asserted that [the Obama Administrations] system created "kangaroo courts" and "weaponized" the Office for Civil Rights. [16] [17]
- The House of Representatives and Senate have voted to repeal parts of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA was enacted by President Obama with wide bi-partisan support. The Act expanded collaboration on testing and civil rights between the federal and state governments. After President Trump approves the repeal, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will have broad new power over our public education system.[18]
- Candice Jackson was named as the deputy assistant secretary to the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights. Until someone is formally chosen and confirmed by the Senate to lead the OCR, Jackson is effectively in charge. Notably, Jackson wrote an op-ed against affirmative action for the student newspaper while at Stanford. [19]
Post-Secondary Education and Federal Student Aid[edit]
Trump/GOP Agenda[edit]
- Trump's proposed student loan policy has been described as similar to that put in place by the Obama administration. In this plan, repayment would be capped at 12.5% of students' income. That debt would be eliminated completely after 15 years. [20] The plan was criticized by the GOP for being "left of Obama." [21]. Mark Huelsman, a senior policy analyst at the liberal think tank Demos, reviewed Trump's student loan plan. "Trump is essentially trying to deal with the effects of the student loan problem by proposing a new policy somewhat similar to what we have already," he noted. "But his diagnosis of the root causes are misaligned and incorrect." [22]
- Trump's student loan plan was further criticized for the effect it could have on Title IX regulations and on the Education Department of Civil Rights. [23] Universities and the Office of Civil Rights would face Title IX cutbacks. Adopted in 1972, Title IX states, "no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance". It is enforced by the Office of Civil Rights.[24] This partnership allowed the White House to increase the efforts of the OCR, as well as to focus on campus sexual assault and bring perpetrators to justice.[25]
Recent Updates[edit]
- In April 2017, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued a memo that rolled back the Obama administration's student loan protections. Obama's memos required the Federal Student Aid Office to help borrowers manage their debt. These changes will likely increase the risk that borrowers will fail to pay back their loans due to lack of information or assistance and thus face harsh penalties. [26]
- 21 state Attorneys General (AG) have sent a letter to the Department of Education opposing the student loan protection rollback. New York AG Eric Schneiderman called the changes "shameful" and said "We should be looking for ways to ease the burden of student debt, not enabling the student loan servicing industry to manipulate and exploit students."[27]
- Citing "privacy concerns," the IRS and Federal Student Aid shut down the Digital Retrieval Tool (DRT) used to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is a necessary first step for college students seeking financial aid. The DRT simplified the process by automatically entering taxpayer data. While the form is offline, students will have to manually enter tax data in order to see if they qualify for aid. [28]
- The budget to fund the government through fall 2017 includes $22.5 billion for Pell Grants, which is the same as the 2016 enacted level. When combined with mandatory funding, these discretionary funds enable the maximum grant to increase to $5,920, an increase of $105 in the 2017-2018 school year. The bill reinstates year-round or summer Pell grants, which is estimated to provide one million students an additional Pell grant of, on average, $1,650. [29]
Vulnerabilities in Their Strategy[edit]
"The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) shrunk the Department of Education's scope of authority." [30] The ESSA limited the ability of the Department of Education to design and implement accountability systems. However, the Secretary of Education remains responsible for approving plans devised by the states.[31] The Secretary of Education cannot require states to adopt certain policies in order to receive flexibility from federal law.[32]
Less than 9% of the estimated $600 billion spent annually on education comes from the federal government.[33] In order for vouchers to be a implemented as an alternative to public schools, states would have to kick in $110 billion.[34] Given the limited power of the Secretary of Education, she would have to find a way to incentivize states to do this.[35]
Local public schools stand to lose money through voucher programs. Parents will likely be concerned about cuts to their schools' budgets. In 2009-10, more than 56,000 schools around the country benefited from Title I dollars, including school districts in every state in the country.[36] While people will argue about whether putting money into vouchers qualifies as "cutting spending on education," polling indicates that most people do not want cuts to education spending.[37] Roughly half of all nonfederal education funding comes from local property taxes. These taxes are raised by more than 13,000 local school districts, all of whom would have to be on board with a voucher program.[38] Additionally, teachers' and administrators' unions typically oppose voucher schemes and will likely oppose any Trump administration effort.
Title I Portability faces several hurdles that prevent it from being enacted immediately. 38 states currently have constitutional amendments, called Blaine Amendments, that prohibit federal funding from going to religious schools.[39] Turning Title I funds into portable vouchers would provide students with approximately $538 each, while private school tuition in the US averages about $11,000 per year.[40]


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Celebration Ale Weekend
Well the weekend is upon us and it's time to brew. We're currently looking for an extra set of hands because the doc says I can't lift anything greater than 20lbs. If you're in the area and want to come by to join us, shoot me an email so I can give you directions.
This weekend we're going to be brewing a clone of the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale for one of my brother-in-laws friends. We worked out a deal with him where we supply some Celebration Ale and he gives us enough wine bottles and caps for us to do the batch of wine we have been talking about. This is a big batch because once we got a gander at the recipe, we knew we were each going to want some too.
On a side note, thanks to a tip from a good friend, I was able to track down a pound of cascade hops for $28. It was locally grown by a guy whose family has roots in the old NY hops growing and has done it his whole life. I'm not going to lie, I was giddy as a school girl when he told me he had a pound of Cascade. That stuff has been impossible to track down.
Anyway, on to the beer:
BeerSmith Recipe Printout - www.beersmith.com
Recipe: Celebration Ale
Brewer: Travis & Nick
Asst Brewer:
Style: American IPA
TYPE: All Grain
Taste: (35.0)
Recipe Specifications
Batch Size: 13.00 gal
Boil Size: 15.98 gal
Estimated OG: 1.065 SG
Estimated Color: 14.3 SRM
Estimated IBU: 88.4 IBU
Brewhouse Efficiency: 60.00 %
Boil Time: 60 Minutes
Amount Item Type % or IBU
32.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 82.05 %
2.60 lb Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM) Grain 6.67 %
2.60 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 6.67 %
0.90 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt -120L (120.0 SRM) Grain 2.31 %
0.90 lb Munich Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 2.31 %
4.00 oz Target [8.00 %] (60 min) Hops 40.0 IBU
2.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] (Dry Hop 6 days) Hops -
4.00 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] (30 min) Hops 32.6 IBU
2.00 oz Target [8.50 %] (15 min) Hops 10.5 IBU
2.50 oz Amarillo Gold [8.50 %] (5 min) Hops 5.3 IBU
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body
Total Grain Weight: 39.00 lb
Single Infusion, Light Body
Step Time Name Description Step Temp
75 min Mash In Add 12.19 gal of water at 161.4 F 150.0 F
10 min Mash Out Add 7.80 gal of water at 200.2 F 168.0 F
Now here is where things get a little wacky. This recipe is on the assumption that we are not going to get the Cascade in time. If we are, replace all the Amarillo with the Cascade my father is going to bring us. If he doesn't make it, I think we will be fine with what we have.
Finally a little humor brought to you by comedian Rich Williams of MyBlueCollar.com. Enjoy!


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text: We all know how hard is to cook on a small kitchen. Too bad, that a lot of apartments and townhouses have such kitchens. If your kitchen is one of them you know that thoughtful storage and layout is the key to make it comfortable. Even furniture manufacturers know that and create multi-functional compact kitchen units that solve these problems. Although these units are usually quite pricey so our way is to make kitchens comfortable with standard furniture and creative ideas. In order to inspire you to do that we gathered some interesting small kitchens which are quite thoughtful and comfortable.