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Search engine optimization (SEO) is the term that defines all methods you can use in helping search engines find and index your website (along with its content).
SEO is an ever-changing world, but one thing remains constant – all website owners, whether an individual or an enterprise, need SEO to improve search engine rankings and increase site traffic. Which is why even in 2017, implementing proper SEO techniques continue to be crucial.
Whether you're new to SEO or not, here are the top 10 SEO mistakes, and quick fixes to solve these problems:
1. Duplicate Content & Lack of Content Strategy
SEO has been around for two decades and one of the most well-known tricks in the SEO book is to create original content. No matter how big or small your website is, feeding search engines organic and well-written content is still the best way to attract traffic to the site.
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It's also important to note that having no content strategy goes hand in hand with publishing original content. An effective content strategy includes following SEO-enhancing format guidelines (such as optimized images) consistently and performing regular keyword research, which you'll use for a long-term content calendar.
2. Not Mobile-friendly
The future of ecommerce and search engines is in mobile devices. Google even announced that searches from mobile devices have surpassed desktop-based searches, which is why you should be keeping up with the times and tweaking your website to make it mobile-friendly. You'll have to switch to a responsive design, and ensure your website loads quickly.
To begin this process, you'll have to go to Google's mobile-friendly tool and check what the search engine recommends fixing. Use your mobile device, either a phone or tablet, to visit your website, so you'll know which areas need to be more user-friendly. Many of the changes are simple, such as adjusting text size, fixing broken links, adding an easier-to-click navigation, and making pages accessible from the homepage.
3. Poor website design
To know if you have a poorly-designed site, explore your website for an entire day and determine how easy/hard it is to access various pages and read content (bad choice of font could be a culprit). Website color palette also play a role in web design.
One of the most common problems of web design is the use of Flash. This is because Apple devices block Flash completely, so you'll be leaving all iPod/iPhone site visitors unable to view this content.
4. Lack of Title Tags, Meta Descriptions & Alt Tags
One underused, but very useful SEO technique is to add title tags and meta description, which search engine bots could "see" and help them figure out what your content is all about. Image tags are another often missed SEO potential and are extremely important because search engines can't see photos (but can read alt tags to determine what that photo means and index them properly).
Note that this also extends to videos. Since search engines can't view any of the videos you upload, it is recommended that you include transcripts or captions.
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Keywords are powerful when used correctly. The changes in Google algorithm throughout the years have affected how webmasters should use keywords. Gone are the days of manipulating search engines with keyword stuffing. Today, you'll need to target keywords that are easier to rank for than general keywords, and find synonyms of those keywords to use in your campaign.
The keywords you use must also be able to attract your target market, so make sure they're the right set of keywords your audience is using for search engines. An in-depth keyword research could help you identify which ones to use, and which keywords to avoid.
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When a website isn't secure, it loads with http://. This is important, especially if your website deals with customers' financial details, such as credit card numbers. Fixing this requires installing a SSL certificate, so visitors will be able to access your site with https://. Google knows which websites are secure (plus which aren't) and search engines give preference to secured sites.
7. Non-existent or Outdated XML Sitemap
Google can crawl and index sites without XML sitemaps, but having an updated one increases the number of pages indexed on a website. CMS like WordPress has the ability to automatically update XML sitemap whenever you add content.
If your website still doesn't have one, make sure to add your XML sitemap via Google Search Console.
8. Ignoring User Experience
User experience (UX) should be considered with your SEO efforts because it generally dictates how fast, how accessible, how user-friendly your visitor reaches the site and navigates through it. As such, slow page loads, hidden menu buttons, inaccessible pages and other elements of your site that contributes to a bad surfing experience should all be fixed.
In addition, avoid using frames and iframes for general navigation and any content you want indexed. Google explains that pages that use frames display several URLs within one page, making it hard for search engines to track which one to index (if it even indexes any of them).
Bad formatting, such as the wrong use of subheadings (H1/H2 tags) or bold formatting also affects user experience. Google always state: "Focus on the user and all else will follow," and webmasters should handle UX elements with care.
9. Neglecting Broken Links
Broken backlinks should be removed or edited to reflect the page you were referring to in the first place. You should conduct broken links check regularly by using tools like SEOPressor Site Audit or certain WordPress plugins that work to identify all links that redirect people to a missing or broken page.
10. Ignoring Social Media
Social media has become a large part of people's online lives, which is why webmasters should also have a long-term, social media strategy plan. If you're not doing it yet, you should share blog posts on Quora, Reddit or Digg to promote them naturally. Or build relationships with influencers, who could help share your content across their followers.
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The Bottom Line
Search engine optimization is an indispensable part of any online marketing campaign. These top 10 SEO mistakes are only the beginning. You should always be up-to-date with advancements in SEO and adapt to these changes quickly.
Google Webmaster Tools can help with most of these mistakes, so we recommend you include a regular "site checkup" on your calendar.


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Transformer Riddle No.1 – The mysterious voltage transformer
Voltage transformers are occasionally used to adapt voltage protective relays and instruments with nominal voltage of main circuit in low voltage switchgears.
Author : Hamid
Transformer riddle no.2 – Power transformer with inferior core
A power transformer manufacturer which was located in economical boycotted country met some problems in material provision.
Author : Hamid
Transformer riddle no.3 – Power transformer with cubical core
A power transformer manufacturer decided to decrease their production budget by reduction of material amount used in transformer construction.
Author : Hamid
Transformer riddle no.4 - Generator transformer of power plants
Regarding to physical size of national power systems, rate of power exchange and transmission lines capacity are increased by using of high voltage technology.
Author : Hamid - From: Iran
Transformer riddle no.5 - Ynyn Connection with Additional Delta Connection
As you know, because the B/H curve of the magnetic material forming the transformer Core is not linear.
Author : Shahbazi - From: Iran
Transformer riddle no.6 - Voltage Transformer (VT) burden
Our utility specifications calls for VTs of burden 100VA. As the connected burden is low and due to switchgear compact designs (for indoor applications), manufacturers are offering VT of burden 30VA or less.
Author : thamee97
Transformer riddle no.7 - Current transformers costs
In an industrial project, the customer decided to change first order for new power transformer. ...
Author : Hamid - From: IRAN
Transformer riddle no.8 - Generator Transformer Connection
we face a problem that our generator output terminal has a phase sequence U-V-W (clockwise) but the transformer terminals arrangement is W-V-U (anticlockwise) with a vector group Dy-11.
Author : GUEST
Transformer riddle no.9 - Neutral derived from 3-wire system
A 3-core cable was installed to supply a DC UPS system and it was realised they actually needed a 4-core cable , 3 phase & neutral.
Author : WALKERP
Transformer Riddle No. 10 - Power saving through reduced voltage
Transformer No1 is having Primary tapping for 11275V and at secondary 445V v getting. Similarly Transformer No 2 tapping position is at 10725V and at Secondary 415V v getting.
Author : Adarsha - From: INDIA
Transformer riddle No.11 - Yyn0 Transformer
I was carrying out a fault current distribution for an earthing design for a primary or zone substation when I found the transformer to be used was Yyn0 (33/11 kV). Apparently the lines company here have many substations with these transformers.
Author : Marcos
Transformer Riddle No.12 - R core transformers
R core transformers are very popular in control circuits due to the advantage of negligible leakage of flux.
Author : Mak - From: India
Transformer Riddle No. 13 - Partial Discharge Detection
Hi I was hoping someone can assist me with some information regarding methods for detecting partial discharge in transformers and power cables.
Author : GUEST
Transformer Question No. 14 - Transformers air-gap
please help!!!!!!! i need to to know the advantages and disadvantages of an air gap on a ferrite core, of a transformer.
Author : GUEST
Transformer Question No. 15 - Transformers Application
Can i used step down transfprmer 6.6KV/415V as a 415V/6.6KV application area?
Which kinds of factor affected for this job?
Author : ANKUR PATEL - From: india
Transformer riddle No.16 - Energy Transference
How the electrical energy flows from one side of transformer to other side?
Author : Baran - From: IRAN
Transformer Question No. 17 - Converter transformer
Is there any special recommendation for converter transformers sizing?
Author : Arash - From: IRAN
Transformer riddle no.18 - Transformer insulation test
How can we do power transformer insulation resistance test as an acceptance test?
Author : Parham - From: IRAN
Transformer Question No. 19 - Power transformer vector group
How do the transformer vector group influence on permissible neutral loading and level of system ground fault currents?
Author : Arash
Transformer riddle no.20- Current transformer as current injection source
For making of a current injection source with 2000 A rating current, can we use an ordinary current transformer with ratio 2000/1 A, and connect 1 A side to one ordinary low current injection source ( 1 A) for obtaining of 2000 A in other CT side?
Author : Hamid - From: IRAN
Transformer Question No. 21 - Power transformers parallel considerations
What parameters shall be checked in power transformers parallel operation?
Author : emad - From: Iran
Transformer Riddle No.22 - Convertor Transformer
2700kVA 33000/1050 volt
Dd0 and Dy5 configeration cyclo convertor transformers generating large amounts of hydrogen gas. Various modificationd to the clamp config have been done the Dd0 as proven to be a succes but this hasnt worked on the Dy5.
Author : Claudio - From: South African
Transformer Riddle No.23 - Phase shifts in Rectifier transforemr
Optimum pulse in Rectifier transformer
In a erectifier transforemr it is preferred to go for more and more no of pulse operation . For example in a Bridge configuration 48 pulse operartion is adequate .
Author : R K Mohapatra - From: India
Transformer Riddle No. 24 - Essentiality Tertiary winding in Power Transformer
Whether a Tertiary winding is essential in a 3 phase 3 leg power transformer and not in 5 leg configuration ?
Author : R K Mohapatra - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.25 - Partial Discharge In Cast Resin Transformers
Is there any link between Odd Harmonics causing Partial Discharge in Medium/High Voltage ( in this case 15 KV ) Cast Resin Current Transfomers , Voltage Transfomers or Power Transformers.
Author : Shane Alfonso - From: South African
Transformer Question No. 26 - Transformer tap changers in auto/manual
I got the below of the Internet, what I want to know is the following, will the noise being measured be different in auto than in manual, will the noise also be different if the tap changer is in different settings in manual i.e. 3,5 or 6
Author : Lucas van der Merwe - From: South African
Transformer Riddle No. 27 - Power transformer bank capacity
Why cannot we use whole of parallel power transformer bank capacity for power transfer in practice?
Author : Alvina - From: Armenia
Transformer Question No.28 - Oil pressure in transformer
Can somebody share the experince of a 100 MVA 220 kV class transforemr working at a continuous oil pressure of 4 kg.
Author : R K Mohapatra - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.29 - Tertiary winding as station supply
Can a tertiary winding on a power transformer be used for station supplies? if so how is its connection to the auxillary transformer. what other use does it have other than 3rd harmonic suppression and compensation for unbalanced loads.
Author : Hatisari Kujinga - From: Zimbabwe
Transformer Riddle No. 30 - Power Transformer Arrester Connection
On a substation 3 phases tranformer 34500 V / 480-277 V, I would to know what is better or recomended.
Author : Ronald Vincenti - From: Costa Rica, Latin America
Transformer Riddle No.31 - Enhancement of 20MVA to 25MVA
A 20 MVA transformer can be change to 25 MVA is possible without change in the winding?
Author : A.Selvakumar - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.32 - Flux deflection in transformers
I have created a model of a transformer comprising a figure 8 core with face 1 of the primary and face 1 of the secondary coils in the first 'hole' of the figure 8 and ...
Author : Barry Fleming - From: Scotland
Transformer Riddle No.33 - Grounding resistance calculations
i want to know how we detrmine (ngr)value in power transformer protection.
Author : Hindi - From: Sudan
Transformer Question No.34 - Designing of choke/reactor
How to design a choke/reactor for 3phase 18amps 1.1mh
Author : Sudharsan - From: India
Transformer Question No.35 - Three phase to single phase transformer
How to design a three phase to single phase transformer for 10kva 415v/230v it is possible?
Author : sudharsan - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.36 -ARC furance trafo capacity estimation
I know basic equation for Arc furnace trafo cal Q= m C . delta T
Can anybody explain what the major consideration for Arc furnace trafo calculation is?
Author : ASAD MALIK - From: Saudi Arabia
Transformer Question No.37 -Transformer compensation
Are there any recommendations for power transformer reactive compensation?
Author : Ebrahim - From: Iran-Tabriz
Transformer Riddle No.38 -Transformer megger test
Is the megger test necessary for new power transformer and are there any accepted values for measured megohm in insulation resistance test?
Author : Ahmed - From: Egypt
Transformer Riddle No.39 - Transformer Load and cable size calculation
Load calculation for t/f and cable capacity determination of /cable size for any load.
Author : Gajendra - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.40 - Transformer evaluation
How do u choice a Transformer Being a Client?
Author : Baba - From: Qatar
Transformer Riddle No.41 - Transformers bank capacity
How we can calculate the total power transformers capacity which are installed in parallel?
Author : Saeed ahmed - From: Qatar
Transformer riddle No.42 - Modelling of transformer
How do you model a single coil of a Power transformer?
Author : Nixon Pambirei
Transformer Riddle No.43- Transformer Secondary Side cabling
In Oil or Dry Type Transformers, Why do they lay 7×1Core Single Core 800 or 630 Sq.mm Cables Instead of 3×Core cables like the Primary Side of the Tx.
Author : BABA - From: Qatar
Transformer Riddle No.44 - Power harvesting
I need to harvest power from a high voltage line using the Faraday's law. i.e. whenever current flows in a conductor, magnetic field is produced around the conductor.
Author : Kotteeswaran - From: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Transformer riddle No.45 - Transformer Magnetizing Current
Which side of a loaded transformer contains the magnetizing current?
Author : Hamid - From: Iran
Transformer Riddle No.46 - Magnetic Balance test
During magnetic balance test in auto transformers, It is experienced that ...
Author : MAHESH SWAMI - From: EMCO LIMITED, MUMBAI - India
Transformer Riddle No.47 - Paralleling of two transformer
Paralleling of two tramnsformer with various secondary group vector, is it possible?
Author : Rahgozar - From: Iran
Transformer Riddle No.48 - Temperature rise of transformer
Anyone can teach how to calculate the temperature rise of the transformer,especially for up to 20kVA?
Author : Ajei - From: unknown
Transformer Riddle No.49 - Transformer per phase ohmic value
Can anyone teach how to calculate the per phase ohmic value of a 220/132 kV, 160MVA T/F with an example for different taps?
Author : Kazi - From: unknown
Transformer Riddle No.50 - Transformer primary side grounding
In utility transformer 20/0.4 KV, Yd11, shall we ground the primary side of transformer?
please explain in detail.
Author : Dayita - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.51 - No-load losses of transformers
Is there any way to calculate the no-load loss of transformers?
Author : Shahab - From: Iran-Tehran
Transformer Riddle No.52 - Transformer with DC source
What happen when we apply dc voltage to the primary winding?
Author : Nycknikki - From: India-Gujrat
Transformer question No.53 - Parallel transformers
Please explain us about parallel transformer equipment and protection.
Author : Rizah Julianto - From: Singapore
Transformer Riddle No.54 - Transformer Running Paralled!
Runing 3x40MVA transformers in a setup of 66/11 KV system! how risky is it? what is the fault current if the circuit is at fault?
Author : BABA - From: QATAR
Transformer Riddle No.55 - Optimum value of tangent delta
Can any body tell me what is the permissible value of tangent delta of windings for commissioning of Transformers?
Author : Sreelatha Gajjala - From: India- Hyderabad
Transformer Riddle No.56 - Reason for tan delts higher value of Tansformer
In one of Transformers, sometimes megger value is good, Polarisation index is of the order of 2 and the dryout of insulation is as per established VPD process, still the tandelts is high. What could be the reason?
Author : Gajjala Sreelatha - From: India- Hyderabad
Transformer Riddle No.57 - Hydrogen generation and Transformers tan delta
Could high tan delta be the reason of Hydrogen generation in Transformers?
Author : Sreelatha Gajjala - From: India- Hyderabad
Transformer Riddle No.58 - Aromatic content in oil
Can you please tell me whether low aromatic content in oil (less than 4%) and high aromatic content (more than 8%) can lead to stray gassing for example Hydrogen generation?
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No. 59 - Safety feature in OLTC
When an OLTC is mounted accidentally in such a way that the tap position (say 4)indicated on top of OLTC do not match with that(say 3) shown in the motor drive when...
Author : Sinnadurai Sripadmanaban - From: Srilanka
Transformer Riddle No.60 - Various types of transformers and their uses
What are the functions of matching transformer,isolation transformer,zig-zag transformer,lighting transformer,high impedance transformer etc?....
Author : Sinnadurai Sripadmanaban - From: Srilanka
Transformer Riddle No.61 - Effect of core saturation on magnetizing current
What's the effect of core saturation on magnetizing current, i know it increases but why, I think may be I m not clear about basics of magnetizing current???????
Author : Abhishek Kumar - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.62 - Induction Power Transfer (IPT) efficiency
What are some techniques/ requirements to increase the power transfer efficiency of an IPT system?
Author : Hendrik - From: South Africa
Transformer Riddle No.63 - Fault current path in earthing Transformer
Please explain with fig. how neutral point is created with a zig-zag connection type earthing transformer. ...
Author : V.K.Nambiathiri - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.64 - Harmonic content in transformer noload current
Can you please tell me is there any possibility that 5th harmonics can be higher than 3rd harmonics in outer two phases of the transformer?
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.65 - Failure rate of Transformers
Can you Please tell me what is internationally accepted definition of " Failure Rate of Transformers"?
Author : G.Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.66 - Impedance of a transformer
In order to increase the impedance to tertiary winding in a single phase autotransformer tertiary winding is placed on outer limb of a 3 limbed single phase or a 4 limbed single phase configuration....
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddles No.67 - Impedance of a Transformer with windingd placed on different legs
Please tell us the calculation of impedance for the transformer with windingd placed on different legs (not on the same leg). It is required for 500MVA, 765 kV Power Transformer design. ...
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.68 - Impedance calculation using FEM analysis
I have tried to calculate inductance using FEM analysis for one of our transformers. we are getting the solution in matrix form (self and mutual inductances for LV, HV and Tap windings) as given below:
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.69 - Vector group of the Transformer
I want to know about basics of vector group.
Can you please tell me for what application what type of transformer vector group we have to select?
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No. 70 - Plating of Hardware used inside the transformer parts filled with oil
To prevent rusting on hardware various kinds of plating are restored to.
Zinc plated or stainless steel hardware react with transformer oil to produce stray hydrogen which is often mistaken as an offshoot of partial discharges. ...
Author : G.Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.71 - Saturation fluxdenisty of CRGO
Can you please tell me the saturation flux density of CRGO material used in transformers?
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.72 - Transformers with different vector group in parallel
Can Dy5 and Yd5 vector group transformers be paralleled?
Author : Unknown - From: Unknown
Transformer Riddle No.73 - Tranformer load
How can we caculate the maximum load to be connected to A 3-Phase, 4wire 480:208Y/120V 150KVA Transformer?
Author : Khalid Ameen - From: Yemen
Transformer Riddle No.74 - Vector group connectin of Power transformer
We have received a enquiry with 63/63/0.25MVA, 80/23/??/0.42kV PT. In this we have to decide the ?? winding and the vector group connection is Ynyn0+d+syno. ...
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.75 - Impulse test on transformer with positive polarity
Normally impulse test shall be conducted on transformer with negative polarity. ...
Author : M.RAJKUMAR - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.76 - Short circuit impedance of split winding arranegment
If some knows about short circuit impedance calculation of split winding arrangement in power transformers, kindly let me know.
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.77 - Transformer Bushing tan delta values
In a Transformer Bushing, there is a mention about the tan δ, that represents the loss factor of the bushing. What does the two values of tan δ indicate? ...
Author : Vinayak - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.78 - Dyn5.5 and Dyn6.5 Connections
We have 2 transformers at my work that are Dyn5.5 and Dyn6.5 respectively. Now, I get that they are 30-degrees out of phase with each other. But, I've never seen another transformer with ...
Author : Brian - From: USA
Transformer Riddle No.79 - Three Phase to Single Phase Transformer
How does this kind of transformer works, where these are used? Why does the Y phase current is almost double than the other phases? ...
Author : Vinayak - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.80 - Furnace transformers
Rating of a furnace transformer in delta primary is ok but if primary in star transformer kva rating is less than of the rated capacity why?
Author : Unknown
Transformer Riddle No.81 - Knee point of core material
Can you please tell me the definition for knee point voltage of core (CRGO) material used for power transformers?
Author : G.Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.82 - Compensation of the transformer
How is to decide the kVAR rating for the no load compensation of the transformer and where the capacitor is connected?
Author : Unknown
Transformer Riddle No.83 - Transformers operating in parallel
Non Identical phase displacement transformers are operating in parallel. How?
Author : Soman - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.84 - Transformer turns
Question: The nameplate on a 50 kVA transformer shows a primary voltage of 480 V and a secondary voltage of 120 V.We wish to determine the approximate number of turns on the primary and secondary windings.....
Author : Encoder - From: Complex
Transformer Riddle No.85 - Functioning of Oil surge Relay
Explain the Functioning of Oil Surge Relays in OLTC transformers
Author : soman - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.86 - Tank shielding for Power Transformer
We have the following problem with tank shielding (i.e magnetic shunts for reducing tank stary losses):
We are fixing the shield with bolts leaving 75-200mm on the taop and bottom portions of the vertical shield without bolting. ...
Author : G Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.87 - Transformer rating in terms of KVA / MVA
why transformer rating in terms of KVA / MVA
Author : jayesh b sathwara - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.88 - Stary loss of the transformer
In one of our 50MVA, 132 kV class transformers tested recently, stray losses are coming around 100kW more than the calculated although all other losses are with in the limites. ....
Author : Sreelatha - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.89 - Transformer one phase broken
Would you please let me have enough information about the situation in which a 3 phase transformer has 1 phase broken and supplied with 2 phases while on its secondary side. it has:
Author : Kazemi - From: Iran
Transformer Riddle No.90 - Ground resistance to restrict 750 mA
please guide, how to calculate Neutral Ground Resistance for transformer (630kVA, 11/0.433kV) for neutral earthing to limit the earth leakage current to 750 mA as per recommendation in hazardous area locations.
Author : Tarun Panwar - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.91 - Change the phase sequence and Vector Group
If we change the phase sequence of Power Transformer, will it change the vector group of Transformer? If yes/No Why
Author : Deepak Tardalkar - From: india
Transformer Riddle No.92 - Voltage steped up or down by transformer
How much voltage can be steped up or down by a transformer?
Author : Unknown
Transformer Riddles No.93 - Capacitance and DF test
I want to know what should be the limits of C & DF for normal threshold, Specially when previous results are not available to compare with.
Author : Talha
Transformer Riddle No.94 - Buchholz relay and oil surge relay
Clarify the difference between the terms Buchholz relay and oil surge relay as applied to the transformer protection
Author : Ajay John - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.95 - Transformer impedance
In the case of transformer with on load tap changing,percentage impedence changes with the tap changing and fault level reduces when percentage impedence changes. ...
Author : Ajay John - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.96 - Over surge relay
Is over surge relay necessary in transformer with OLTC with rating less than 500 kVA?
Author : Ajay - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.97 - Primary protection for transformer by fuses
Upto what transformer rating we can use fuses as primary and secondary protection is there any limit like > 1 MVA Fuse on primary and ...
Author : Ikhan - From: UK
Transformer Riddle No.98 - Ac current injection test kit
i need to build an AC current injection, to test CT, circuit breakers etc. the device should be small and portable. can you please help me or give me a ...
Author : Enas - From: Sudan
Transformer Riddle No.99 - Transformer Output Voltage
Secondary voltage measured at secondary of a 500kVA, 11kV/433V, transformer at no load was found 430V. But when measured at 200kVA loaded condition it was 460V.Why
Author : V.K.Nambiathiri - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.100 - Selection of Earthing Transformer
What should be the rating of Zig-Zag type Earthing Transformer to be placed at 3.3kVside of a 66/3.3kV ,YNd1 transformer for providing E/F protection at 3.3kV side?...
Author : V.K.Nambiathiri - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.101 - BUS coupler selection
Two numbers of transformers (1600 KVA & 750 KVA ) are running in parallel . Bus coupler is inserted in bus for different type operations. ...
Author : kannan - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.102 - Vecto Group of Static Excitation Transformer
Why we are using only Dy5 vector group for the transformer for Static Excitation System?
Author : Deepak
Transformer Riddle No.103 - Difference between power & distribution transformers
What is the difference between power & distribution transformers, I have heard a lot about it that power transformer designed for max efficiency at full load and ....
Author : Deepak
Transformer Riddle No.104 - Choke design
I was working in a transformer manufacturing unit in India as per my company 222va ac 98.25 f 50 maximum flux 0.58 , 3 phase inductor 0.69 mh and ....
Author : Manoj - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.105 - Dry type VFD transformer Vector group
How 20 degree phase possible in transformer which is used for VFD
Author : Mrithun - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.106 - Transformer sizing based on unbalanced three phase loads
Hi How can we size the three phase transformer when we have three different unbalanced loads.
Author : Iqbal - From: UK
Transformer Riddle No.107 - Three Phase Transformer Star Delta voltages to ground
Can you advise what will be the Voltage to Earth on delta side.
The Data is
400/650 STAR / DELTA Dyn11 5.75%
Author : Iqbal - From: UK
Transformer Riddle No.108 - Capacitive Transformer
Why transformer energy transformation principle is based on electromagnetic or inductive as we have seen two inductors representing primary and secondary. ?....
Author : Debabrata Das - From: INDIA
Tranformer Riddle No.109 - E&I three phase reactor and chokes desin
I have referred many books regarding choke design..But I'm not able to design the chokes..i need a clear guidance to develop my design knowledge.
Author : Deepak - From: India
Transformer Riddle No.110 - Direction of fault current
IF a fault occurs in which direction does the current flows..neutral to fault or the reverse..please explain
Author : SUPRATIM - From: Indian
Transformer Riddle No.111- volts per turn in five limb core type transformer
What is the approximate figure for " vots per turn " in a 400 MVA five limb core type transformer ? Is it nearly same as shell type or higher ? Iran Transfo manufactures 200 MVA three limb core type ...
Author : Jafar Saeidpour - From: Iranian
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Grand Island, N.Y.—North Greenville baseball standout Adam Taylor can now add one more honor to his already lengthy list after being named to the 2011 New York Collegiate Baseball All Star Team for the western division.
The NYCBL is a summer wood bat league catering to college baseball players who have yet to sign with a professional baseball team. The league allows players to develop their skills, while gaining experience and a chance to perform in front of professional baseball scouts.
"It's an honor to be selected to this leagues all-star game," exclaimed Taylor after hearing the news. "There is so much talent across the board and its humbling that I made the game. God has been faithful to me and I just keep trying to get better everyday."
In 2010 Taylor was named the NCCAA World Series MVP leading the Crusaders to their first ever National Championship. He also received All-American honors after his 2011 campaign.
In 2011, Taylor led the Crusaders with a .413 batting average. He also was the team leader with 26 extra base hits including six homeruns, as well as runs scored with 50. During the summer, Taylor is batting .275. He has seven extra base hits and 10 stolen bases. Taylor and the Power are on the verge of making the teams first playoff appearance in franchise history.
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Crafty Inspiration by Emma Goddard. Card making, mixed media, jewellery and other crafty creations.
Christmas Eve Box
Good afternoon everyone
I hope you're enjoying your Friday so far.
My crafty share for today is a
'Christmas Eve Box'
I've been making this on and off for a bit but finally got round to finishing it.
I started with a wooden box which I purchased from 'Hobbycraft'
I gave it a quick light sand just to make sure that it was smooth and then painted it with 'Dark Scarlet Americana multi surface satin acrylic paint'
I made a template from printer paper to cover to middle of the box and around the sides, just leaving a corner and along the edges showing, I just tore the paper, it doesn't have to be an exact shape.
I then stamped snowflakes randomly with Versamark and heat embossed in gold.
I used gold gilding wax lightly all along the edges.
The gilding wax was also used to colour the wooded lettering and then I sprayed it with glitter spray, I attached to the box using wet glue and added metal snowflake embellishments.
I also added metal corner embellishments and a metal clasp.
To finish it off I lined the inside with green felt.
I still might add bits to it knowing me but for now I'm quite pleased with it.
Thank you for visiting today
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Playwright Joseph Kesselring's dark, farcical comedy presents two charming spinsters, Abby and Martha Brewster, who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and "just a pinch" of cyanide. A Broadway hit in 1941, the famous story also was a success on the silver screen in 1944, directed by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant and Boris Karloff. Ticket price includes dinner and the show. Be on the lookout for surprise guest appearances!
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Giant Kohlrabi!
The first of the kohlrabi are here. I love these things!
The first of the kohlrabi are here. I love these things!
Yesterday we ditched our dial-up connection for a much faster (but not perfect) satellite connection.
"So, Eric," I'm often asked, "what's the worst thing about harvesting your vegetables for market?"
Well, it's not the crimp in my back caused by being bent over for several hours straight. That does remind me I'm getting older, though.
It's not the picking of salad greens, leaf by leaf, plant by plant. That's really the only way to produce a high quality salad I can be proud of.
It's not having to wear a flashlight strapped to my head so I can work in the fields well past bedtime. With the darkness comes cooler air, which is good for both me and the vegetables.
It's not the cold rains that seem to always hit at dusk on harvest night. When it's been dry the rest of the week, rains are always welcome.
It's not the staying up until the early morning hours, only to have to get back up a couple hours later. I attended New Mexico Tech, where such behavior was a daily occurance. Once a week is child's play now.
No, the worst thing is when my brain decides to start singing to me, when I'd rather be listening to the chickens clucking over roost space and the other natural sounds of farm life. My brain's serenade selection, in infinite loop no less, this week was "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)". And even that might not have been so bad had my brain only known the words.
I'm watching Elvis live at a private party, and here's photographic proof. Unfortunately, the stage is outdoors, and it's nighttime, and he's wearing black, and I don't have my flash. But here you go…
I was going to write an entry here, but then over the head phones came William S Burroughs singing R.E.M.'s "Star Me Kitten". And now I can't think of anything else.


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I know many might call me stupid, but lately I have been waking up every day thanking God for having brought me back to Bhubaneswar, some four years back.
For those of you who don't know, Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar were probably the two most planned cities post the Indian independence era. One planned by the great Swiss born French architect Le Corbusier and the other by the by the great German architect Otto Königsberger. One built on the concept of mesh of rectangles and others on concept of neighbourhood units. One with the highest per capita income in India while other, the most promising business destination offering long term investment potential; be it in IT/ITES, metal/metal products, tourism, infrastructure. I can go on forever. Literally. Both World Bank and Cushman and Wakefield vouch for this; if you are looking for credentials. Bhubaneswar, they say, is a complete loss of decorum; they joke of the crab mentality, when one guy is trying to pull the other's leg as he climbs up the success ladder; they say you need to be mafia to be heard. I say, because of complete loss of decorum, there is a huge space to Build. A space to Create. A space to Solve – virtually any and every problem you can think of Bhubaneswar has it!! Alternative energy needs? Check. Speciality Restraunt? Check. Entertainment needs? Check, Check. And the list goes on reaching into virtually every nook that penetrates our life. They say, great universities and research institutes attract the most brilliant minds from around the globe and it is this that form the core of a city's uniquely strong and vibrant tradition of research and discovery and help foster and institutionalize a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem. I say, Bhubaneswar is lucky to have NISER, IIT, AIIMS, ISI, IMMT, CIPET, ILS, CIFA, CRI but most importantly has young, first generation, entrepreneurs who are today ready for enormous commitment and are ready to take a huge amount of risk. The start-up space is definitely looking interesting today. I agree it has a lot of catch up to do with Bangalore. While on the one hand the higher education opportunities in the state are pretty much looking up, much is wanting in the primary and secondary school education space. You want to work on the elementary education system? It's certainly so decayed, that anything you can do will be a step up! There will still always be more ideas, more challenges, more connections, and more opportunities in this encompassing city and so I also call it the "City of Paradox". If you plant a seed here right now it will probably grow into a tree and a very fruitful one at that. A market that is perhaps complex to understand, yet very much alive and ready to consume. My point being, you can do almost anything you want here given careful evaluation of who you are trying to target, what it is that they need, where they need it and when. So my question is, why live somewhere where life is seamless and where the markets are so saturated; a place where no matter what you do and no matter how hard you work it will all be taken somewhat lightly? Live in a place that needs you. A place that needs your help and where with the same amount of effort your impact can actually reverberate. Live in a place where you feel like you matter because of what you do, are doing or have done. A place where if you leave your absence will be felt. Live in a place that motivates you to work hard because the harder you work the more you can see your impact grow. Impact. One of my favorite words. Impact. See, it sounds so strong. It shakes you a little because that is what true impact is meant to do. It is meant to shake and disrupt. It is meant to solve, change and challenge. It is meant to be non-disposable, lasting and memorable. So my friend, if you love challenges, risks, hard work, excitement, fun or are just plain crazy you know the city you should be in… These days I have been waking up every morning energized. I feel like I'm tripping on this city and I just can't get enough.
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If planning is going on to send rakhi to Patna then this site will prove to be very useful. We have introduced amazing and exclusive range of rakhis that can be involved in this graceful eve to give all brothers a nice and pleasurable surprise. Special rakhi made with pure sandalwood are meant to bring lots of positivity into the celebrations where as mauli rakhi are awesome to wish brothers happy rakshabandhan.
Sisters send rakhi to Patna as well as other parts of the country to send warm and beautiful wishes. After all such opportunities don't come again and again to make your brother feel on the top of the world. Rakhi is the essential part of this celebration where as gifts are also required to greet one with best wishes. This auspicious eve is nothing and dull without splendid and incredible gifts. Both brothers and sisters share amazing gifts on this special eve. Wide array of rakhi gifts are offered under one roof for brother including perfumes, watches, gadgets, accessories, clothes, soft toys and other personalized gifts.
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Every hookah preparations need a separate layer between the coal and the tobacco. Aluminum foil is the most common cover for hookah bowls. The foil offers mediation between tobacco and the coals used to heat. As an alternative, some people use a metal screen for the same reason. Although most of them say that Aluminum foil is better, it all depends on personal preferences. Therefore, you should ask yourself which one you prefer.
Hookah Foil vs Metal Screen
The hookah may change heat management and that's why a majority of people prefer using aluminum foil to mediate between heat from the coal and the tobacco.
I have also heard stories of aluminum foil being a carcinogenic but the reality is that they are all tales courtesy of personal experiences with hookahs. Most people prefer using heavy duty foils because they make heat management easy. Based on the comments found on websites, people prefer using foil because they think it is cheap, easy to use and can manage heat better than metal screens. However, fans of hookah foil are just as much entranced as the lovers of metal screens. We have to face all the advantages of using each of the above to cover your boil as the first step of helping you decide. In this brief, we will visit specific details of using foils and screens so that you will be in a position to make better decisions.
Hookah Metal Screens
Over the past few years, the charcoal screens have evolved to a more diverse and reliable method of controlling heat. Charcoal containers are placed on top of the bowl instead of using aluminum foil and they serve the same purpose. With these containers generally called metal screens, you can easily control heat. You are given an opportunity to adjust the amount of heat you want by simply opening or closing the vents.
With metal screens, you can be sure that there will be no ash that will get into your tobacco. If ash got into your tobacco then it will have a charcoal flavor that can be unpleasant and lower your smoking experience. On the other side, metal screens are more expensive than Hookah aluminum foils. Metal screens are reusable and replaceable. The other good thing about metal screens is that they are handy and reliable.
They feature a series of holes in varying number and width. Larger holes have a bigger space between them to permeate more heat to the tobacco but at the same time ensuring that the tobacco does not overheat. This also prevents ash from getting into the tobacco and inducing an ash flavor. On the other hand, Metal screens feature big holes which can make it hard for you to regulate heat. Metal screens can also become discolored with use, though they continue being operated without any impairment.
Aluminum Foil
Expert hookah users who want more ultimate control over the heat in their hookah prefer using aluminum foils. It presents the ability to permit more or less heat depending on personal preferences. As opposed to fewer but large holes in metal screens, you can use a foil puncher to make numerous but tiny holes on the foil.
This means that the heat will be spread more evenly over the tobacco. In addition, the foil hanging outside the bowl presents a more airtight seal around the edge of the bowl. There is a very common belief amongst hookah smokers that using aluminum foil on your hookah bowl will expose you to health dangers.
What Experts Say? ( Case Study )
There are several studies that have been carried out to prove or differ these claims. In a study of Alzheimer's patient's brains in the USA, it was noted there is high aluminum content. Consequently, the practice of using aluminum foil in covering the bowl quickly became the topic of stoner debate. To address the above issue, we can take a page from the experts and feed ourselves with valuable information.
You may be worried that the short term memory loss may affect you with continued use of aluminum foil when preparing your hookah. While the above claims don't have a dependable scientific proof, many experts say that aluminum is a more reactive metal and on exposure to air, it quickly forms a layer of aluminum oxide. Therefore, the aluminum that loads up on the smoke is in the form of oxide.
There's little data on aluminum oxide toxicity but it is believed that it can have a small impact on the human brain. However a number of the studies that have been brought forward of late propose that the above claims may be weak or minimal.
However, since the data is not sufficient to support either side, many people are avoiding using aluminum foil and started using metal screens. The fact of the matter is that if aluminum foil is the leading cause of Alzheimer's, we could get it more from daily cooking than from smoking shisha.
Another drawback of using aluminum foils is that as the flavor passes by, it can give you a harsh metallic taste especially if the heat from coal is strong. Smokers have reported cases of headaches as a result and others a cough from it. However, the dangers may not be so serious.
The other thing is that foils are thin and you will end up burning your fingers if you are using cheap foil pipes. Cleaning a metal foil is a lesson in futility. The process can be overwhelming because the heat cannot hold up during repeated smoking. What this means is that you have to replace it every time. This makes it an environmental hazard and very expensive to prepare our hookah.
So Which One is Better?
If you have to use aluminum foil as many people would prefer, then so be it. The foil is cheap, malleable and gets the process moving. Based on the above evidence of the pros and cons of both devices for preparing your hookah, you can concur with me that aluminum foils are better. I have got into an argument with many people regarding which aluminum foils to use in a hookah.
What matters, in this case, is the ease of managing heat and keeping the bowl airtight. With aluminum foil, you get to choose the size of the hole and pattern to ensure heat is managed the right way. Despite the fact that aluminum foils are better than Metal screens, it is a good idea to keep both of them. It acts as a backup in case the foils get exhausted.
You, therefore, need to know how to set both of them. They are both beneficial but you need to choose the one that matches your preferences. To help you make an informed decision, we will visit some of the best hookah metal screens and aluminum foils in the market.
Best Foil Punchers and Metal Bowl Screens
Heat Management Screen
This metal screen is a heat management system developed to facilitate natural charcoal use. It has a chimney that acts as an exit for excess heat and smoke to prevent getting that charcoal flavor on your tobacco. It ensures there is no contact between charcoal and tobacco. It allows heat to pass by more easily hence providing an easy time managing heat.
Metal Bowl screen
This is an accessory that replaces aluminum foil and hence you will not need it to perform the same task. The heating grid acts as a seal between the charcoal and Tobacco. It has big holes to allow easy flow of air through the bowl. It has a six-inch diameter that can fit into any bowl size. Metal Bow screen also has metal parts on the sides to ensure perfect stability during use.
Lotus Heat Management Screen
This is a heat management screen that replaces aluminum foil for sealing the bowl. It is meant for natural coal use. The metal screen will ensure sufficient heat is transferred from the coal to the tobacco. They are available in most of the online stores at an affordable price.
In case you choose to use aluminum foils, ensure you make small but numerous holes to distribute heat evenly. You can use a pin or pen to make holes in the aluminum foil. If possible, get some of the best aluminum foil punchers in the market to ensure that the holes are spread evenly. Some of them include:
Sahara Smoke Hookah foils Hole Puncher
This puncher is readily available in most online stores at an affordable price. It is designed to make prepping your hookah bowl easier. It is specifically designed for Vortex Hookah Bowl and it can work with both medium and large-sized hookah bowls. You are just required to keep your foil in a bowl and screw on the stylishly lathered handle and press down on the hookah foil.
Brain Freezer Foil Puncher for Hookah Multi-color
This hookah is another time-saving device. It helps to make rhyming holes of perfect size on your foil to avoid unmanaged air circulation. Since the puncher makes perfect and uniform holes, in your covered bowl, it is the best alternative to a toothpick and other pins. It is made of plastic material to make it easy and simple to wash and store. It makes holes in just one push and evenly distributes them around the foil. There is no more making of holes on your foil with pins or a pen. There are a thousand more aluminum punchers in the market that you can get to make even holes.


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There are few things as exciting as getting a package of goodies in the mail, am I right!? Getting my InfluenceHer Essentials Kit was no exception! As a busy blogger and soon-to-be college student (yes, I'm finally heading back to finish!), it's nice to find products that are actually high-quality and will be used in my everyday life.
With everything going on lately (moving, transferring colleges, work stuff, etc.) this box was exactly what I needed as a little pick-me-up! Everything in it felt applicable to what I'm needing in my life and brought me some much-needed joy! If you're a busy blogger, mom, employee, or college student, you'll definitely want to stick around to hear about what I got in my box because these are all products I'll definitely be repurchasing in the future.
The first thing I noticed in the box was the High Sierra Elly Backpack (because it's big and pink and beautiful!). I'm really into the drawstring bag look these days so I love that it's a hybrid mix of one of those and a regular bag. I usually pass on drawstring bags because I'm a lover of pockets and they don't always have all the pockets this pocket lover needs! The Elly Backpack is fantastically and conveniently made with lots of pockets, a tablet/laptop sleeve, and a matching zippered accessory pouch that can stay clipped into the front pocket.
Because this box was perfectly curated, it also came with some delicious Garden of Life Gōl Bars that I can slip into my Elly Backpack when I take my every-other-day walk to get some work done at the library (or at a nearby cafe). Because I work from home, I try to get some of my work done out of the house so I don't go too stir crazy inside. When I tasted these bars, I knew these were going to become my "go-to" snacks for days when I'm on the run. I'm not usually a fan of protein bars so I was a little bit worried about trying these but I can honestly say these are the best protein bars I've ever had.
They taste like candy (which is why my husband has been eating them like
The next group of things in the box that were just begging to be tried were the Almay Goddess Glosses™– the new products from the Almay Cosmic Collection. Now, I'm not big on lipstick (I think I look funnier the more obvious my makeup is) so I was thrilled to find out that these were lip glosses! Although, I must admit that I don't even wear lip glosses that much because they're usually so sticky.
I was happy to find out that these were actually made with the purpose of not being sticky (Hooray! A makeup company finally caught on to the fact that no one likes their lips feeling sticky!) I also love how moisturizing these are. There are pomegranate, grape, and raspberry oils in these lip
I was also happy to see the cutest sleep mask from the Her Campus Hcxo.shop in my box! It goes pretty well with my
Last but not least, I was able to try the popular Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter. As somewhat of a lotion connoisseur, it takes a lot for me to be impressed by lotions/body


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"Yes, he replied, "of 'truths' which send men frantic and blast their lives. I don't care if the thing is, as they say, the very supreme essence of art. It's a crime to have written it, and I for one shall never open its pages."
— The Repairer of Reputations, Robert W. Chambers
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Ionized particles, which make up the ionosphere, are produced from the neutral particles, which comprise the neutral atmosphere. The density of the neutral atmosphere, highest near the surface of the Earth, decreases exponentially with increasing altitude. As different physical and chemical processes dominate at different altitude regions due to vastly different neutral density, for convenience scientists separate the neutral atmosphere into different regions: troposphere (~0-15km), stratosphere (~10-50km), mesosphere (~50-85km), and thermosphere (~85km and up).
The total mass of the neutral atmosphere is 1012-1013 times larger than the total mass of the ionosphere, and at all ionospheric altitudes charged particles can be considered a minor constituent in the particle mix. Clearly, the composition and dynamics of the thermosphere (i.e. neutral particles) are imperative for the behavior of ionosphere (i.e charged particles). However, ionospheric processes, in their turn, can significantly effect thermospheric behavior, especially during geomagnetic disturbances. Although behavior of the thermosphere and ionosphere is governed by different physical processes, these processes are tightly coupled and mutually dependent, with a complicated chain of cause-and-effect phenomena.
The state of the thermosphere affects the ionosphere in many ways. The thermosphere absorbs ionizing solar radiation, thus affecting the intensity of the radiation at lower altitudes. It also serves as a supplier of particles which can be ionized. Hence, the density of neutral particles determines the speed of ionization and regulates the recombination processes. The charge exchange during collisions between neutral and charged particles affects diffusion and ion drag processes. Heating on the dayside and cooling on the nightside sets regular thermospheric circulation, which affects ionospheric density when it pushes electrons up or down the magnetic field lines. During periods of geomagnetic disturbances, when large amounts of energy are deposited at high latitudes, regular thermospheric circulation becomes severely disrupted, further affecting ionospheric processes. Untangling the coupling processes is a complicated task, and studies of thermosphere-ionosphere interactions are currently an active research area.


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2013 Transit of jupiter in gemini
"Expansion" is the Keyword for jupiter. Jupiter is considered as the greatest benefic in astrology and also regarded as the spiritual adviser (guru) whose work is to advice the king and provide mental solace in worse times. He owns the 9th house of dharma, spiritual conducts, guru, blessings along with the 12th of moksha, life after death, peace from dharmic activities (4th to 9th) etc in the natural zodiac.
Jupiter enters the zodiac of gemini/mithun rashi on 31st may 2013. Gemini being the 3rd sign in natural zodiac belongs to mercury and 3rd house representing communication, Correspondence, information, small journeys, neighbors etc. Gemini being the first of the air signs in zodiac also represents intellect, sense of humor etc, In medical astrology it represents shoulders, arms, ears, respiratory system etc.
The symbol of Gemini is Couple/twins which show expansion of love and affairs. Love will be in the air through communications and correspondence.
This jupiter could bring innovations, new inventions in the field of communications and media. There could be huge growth in communication sector and things related to it. This jupiter will stabilize the negative effects of saturn and rahu in libra and bring some relief to the present scenario of chaos in the last quarter of 2013.
Good time for those in field of media, Acting, Kpo's, Bpo's, Call-centre, telecommunications, etc.
The present chaos caused by saturn-rahu in libra will be well controlled by the aspect of jupiter after june 2013. There will be some relief to people, a lot of changes in law, reforms, spiritual/religious reforms may take place. Formation of new and better laws and improvement in judiciary system of the country can be expected with jupiter aspecting 7th, 9th and 11th houses of the natural zodiac.
There will be relief to markets and traders when jupiter comes to gemini as saturn and rahu in libra will be balanced by the aspect of jupiter and the economy will be well balanced.
Those waiting for love can find their partners through communication and expression of thoughts, gemini being a sign of communication people are encouraged to speak out their minds. Many of you may find somebody while travelling as 3rd house of natural zodiac also indicates travels. Those having sun in gemini, libra, saggitarius and aquarius are going to have a very good time and boost in their careers. Expansion is the keyword for these people.
Jupiter will station retrograde on October 4, 2012 at 17 Gemini. It will station direct on January 30, 2013 at 7 Gemini.
Thank You Sir. I was searching such article for a long. You have provided what we want to know, in simple words.
May it happen as you have predicted.
my dob is 24th dec 1969, time 20.42,place agra up,kindly tell me the impact of jupiter transit on 30th may 2013,i request you to please suggest the remedies,iam running a hotel management institute and plots selling on nt so big level,please guide and help me.
with kind regards,
vivek raman
Great Sir. You have written in a simple language without confusing or scaring people.
Very good article.
Ashish thank u for giving us a preview abt the guru badal happening in gemini. Unlike other astrology blogs and sites the content you publish here is different, informative and interesting. Waiting for a detailed post on guru's transit in the different signs. Keep up the good work. God bless u. Where can we contact you in case we need a consultation?


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It Is All About BTC, LTC, ETH, ZEC mining as well as other alternative crypto currencies
Innosilicon just came up with two new ASIC miners, one is for Decred (DCR) and the other one is for SiaCoin (SC) joining in with other ASIC manufacturers that have already announced miners for these coins. The Innosilicon D9 DecredMaster ASIC miner is apparently capable of delivering 2.1 TH/s hashrate for mining Decred (DCR) with 900 Watts of power usage. The new Decred ASIC miner is priced at $6800 USD (54.487 LTC or 0.942194 BTC) without a power supply or shipping cost included and should start shipping from 27th April, 2018.
Innosilicon D9 DecredMaster Specifications:
– Hashrate: 2.1 TH/s (+/-8%)
– Power Consumption: 900W (+/-8%, normal mode, at the wall, with 93% efficiency PSU, 25°C temperature )
– Chip Type: D9 DecredMaster ASIC
– Dimensions: Single Tube, 310 mm(L)*130mm(W)*155mm(H)
– Net Weight: 3.6KG
– Operating Temperature: 0°C—85°C (device junction temperature)
– Network Connection: Ethernet
The Innosilicon S11 SiaMaster ASCI miner is apparently designed for Siacoin (SC) mining and should be capable of delivering 3.83 TH/s with a power usage of 1380 Watts. The price of the new Siacoin (SC) ASIC miner is currently set at $3500 USD (28.045 LTC or 0.484953 BTC) without a power supply or shipping cost included and should start shipping from 27th April, 2018 as well.
Innosilicon S11 SiaMaster Specifications:
– Hashrate: 3.83 TH/s (+/-8%)
– Power Consumption: 1380W (+/-8%, normal mode, at the wall, with 93% efficiency PSU, 25°C temperature )
– Chip Type: S11 SiaMaster ASIC
– Dimensions: Single Tube, 290 mm(L)*130mm(W)*155mm(H)
– Net Weight: 3.7KG
– Operating Temperature: 0°C—85°C (device junction temperature)
– Network Connection: Ethernet
– For more information about the Innosilicon D9 DecredMaster ASIC miner…
– For more information about the Innosilicon S11 SiaMaster ASIC miner…
Out of the blue Halong Mining have just announced a new ASIc miner called DragonMint B29 designed for the Blake256 algorithm supporting Decred (and other Blake256 coins?). The new ASIC should be capable of delivering 2.1 THS Blake256 hashrate with just 900 Watt power consumption. The not so great thing about this new miner however is the price of $10499 USD, even with included power supply and free shipping it is pretty expensive. The DragonMint B29 Blake256 ASIC miners should start shipping March 22-30 according to the official website if you order now while there is stock. There is an official link to a Decred pool with one of the ASIC devices mining on it posted by Halong Mining on Twitter, so you can check some stats here.
There is a short video of the DragonMint B29 Blake256 ASIC miner in action available from Halong Mining and in it they present it as a Decred (DCR) miner. Do not forget that there is also the Obelisk DCR1 ASIC miner that should be available this summer as well as Materia1 Decred ASIC miner that is still apparently in the works. So the competition for Decred (DCR) ASIC miners will be big apparently, but the more important question is if the network will be able to handle all of the ASIC hardware if you are not able to mine anything else apart from Decred (DCR).
– For more details on the DragonMint B29 Blake256 ASIC Miner for Decred (DCR)…
It seems that there is a second company working on a Decred (DCR) ASIC miner, so it will not only be the recently announced Obelisk DCR1 apparently. There are two models announced for the moment from DCRasic – Materia 1 supposedly capable of offering 400 GHS (Blake-256) with 275 Watts of power and priced at $1099 and Materia1-TURBO to offer 3 THS (Blake-256) with 2.1 kW of power usage and a hefty price tag of $7500. Materia1 ASICs are still not available for order as their development is supposedly currently ongoing, but the pre-sale should start by the end of this month according to the available information. The delivery of the final product will most likely not be earlier than 6 months from the start of the sale, if the project is successfully funded and sometime in 2018 we might end up with multiple Decred (DCR) ASIC miner options.
We've had some concerns after the recent announcement of the Obelisk and so we do here, so while are going to keep an eye on the project with interest we advice a lot of caution should you decide to invest in any of the two options at the moment. Both companies haven't delivered any ASIC miners so far and their projects are apparently both still in development and the risk that they may not deliver is real. For the moment both projects seem like high risk ones, but in the world of crypto often if the risk pays off it pays a lot.
– For some, though not much, more details about the Materia1 Decred (DCR) ASIC miners…


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Know Before You Go
Get off the ferry and go straight up Welch Steet. Take a left onto Prospect Street, and then a right onto Brackett Avenue. After a long walk you will take Florida Avenue on the right. Battery Steele is on your right a little ways down. Follow marked trails for the other military sites on the island.


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Phase One's Capture One software is rightly very widely used by photographers for processing their images. Its colour management has always been excellent and the built-in camera profiles are accurate enough for many types of photography. However, I have had a few customers in the fashion and fine art reproduction areas who needed to improve upon the standard level of accuracy and get results closer to the original garment or art work. Capture One's own Color Editor module allows you to edit the supplied profiles and save them under new names but this tutorial will take you through the steps you need to create a completely new custom camera profile for your camera and lighting set up.
Camera Profiling Requirements
In order to create camera profiles you need a special test target and profile creation software. I used a X-Rite ColorChecker Passport and X-Rite i1 Profiler software. You could also use the larger ColorChecker or other target and there are plenty of alternative software packages. The ColorChecker Passport does come with its own profiling software but the profiles it creates are only compatible with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Whichever target you use you need to photograph it under the lighting that you intend to use for the rest of the shoot. It needs to be lit evenly and exposed correctly. It also makes it easier if it is reasonably large in the frame and straight.
Processing the Raw File
Camera profiling applications generally require 8-bit TIFF files and so you will need to process the image through Capture One before you create the camera profile. However, this needs to be done in a very specific way if you want to get a good profile. Flick to the Color tab and under ICC Profile select Show All at the bottom of the drop down menu. Then go back into the ICC Profile menu and choose Effects/No color correction. This disables the default profiles. You will also need to set the correct Curve. Choosing the camera Linear curve usually gives the best results. Don't worry if the image looks awful. That shows you how much work the camera profile does in creating a decent image.
Click on the Output tab and start by choosing TIFF 8-Bit Full Size (Adobe RGB) as the Process Recipe. But then change the ICC Profile to Embed camera profile. You can now set the destination and process the file.
Creating Camera Profiles for Capture One
The process of creating the camera profile in i1 Profiler is pretty quick and easy. You select Scanner Profiling and select your target type, in the case X-Rite ColorChecker 24. You can then drag and drop the Tiff file you processed out of Capture One. If the exposure, cropping etc is good it should automatically find the 24 colour patches in the image. If it doesn't you can manually set the target cropping. It will warn you if it thinks the exposure is out of the acceptable range. Then click Next. The Reference file for the ColorChecker target is included in the i1 Profiler software so you can just click Next again. Give the profile a sensible name; include camera model, lighting, location and anything else that will help you identify exactly what situation the profile was created for. Choose ICC Profile Version 2 and either User level (Mac) or System level (Windows) and click Create and save profile. i1 Profiler will then create the profile and give you a report on the profile. It lists a series of delta E values. Delta E is a measurement of colour difference. The lower the numbers are the better the profile. You can experiment with different exposures or film curves to get you lower numbers. In my test I got an average delta E (CIE 1976) of 0.03 with 100% of the patches in gamut.
Applying a Custom Profile in Capture One
Capture One reads which profiles are on your system when it launches. So if you want it to see the new profile you will have to Quit and then start the application again. In the Color tab you should be able to find your new profile under ICC Profile/Other. The supplied ICC profiles tend to made to give pleasing results as are the curves other than linear so you may see the image is a bit flatter than you were used to but you can now adjust the image using the Exposure tab as normal. Camera profiles are about getting the colours right, not necessarily the exposure. Any adjustments you make and the profile can be applied to the rest of the images in the series by using Copy and Apply adjustments commands.
Creating camera profiles for Capture One, or any other software, can mean a little experimentation and testing of different settings. Some camera profiling software offers choices for how the profile is made and what is prioritised – accuracy or a more "pleasing" result. I suggest that you put some test shots through the built-in profiles and then compare the results to the custom profiles. Don't forget when you process shots out of Capture One you will want to choose a destination colour space, such as Adobe RGB, sRGB or ProPhoto. Once you get a good camera profile you may be very pleased how much more colour accurate the images are.


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Hello! Hope your weeks are all off to a great start! I'm so excited to show you my (literally) shiny, new dress!
This is a Marc Jacobs cotton/silk blend that I picked up at Mood Fabrics NYC. It has a lovely satin finish so it feels extra fancy. As soon as I saw it, it looked me in the eye and spoke to me: "I'm a shift dress!" Who am I to disagree? (Check out Mood's selection of geometric prints here!)
The fabric sewed up easily, more like a cotton than a silk. I armed myself with a sharp needle and a press cloth, which worked well. I wanted to avoid getting pin holes in the fabric, so I used silk pins inside the seam allowances. The fabric is too special for machine-stitched hems, so I took my time blind-hemming everything by hand. No other special treatment needed!
I used the Colette Laurel dress pattern, which I've made once before. I had a great deal of trouble sorting out the fit through the armhole the first go-round, so I traced off the armhole and sleeve from the Gather Mortmain dress and just used that. I haven't had a chance to sew up that pattern yet, but I made a quick muslin and it worked!
I can just wriggle into the dress without a zipper, so I cut the back on the fold to avoid disrupting the print any more than was necessary. The Laurel dress calls for a 5/8″ hem allowance, but I like more weight in the hem of a shift dress, so I added extra length to allow for a 2.5″ hem. I lengthened the sleeves by 1.5″. I also drafted neck facings instead of the bias binding that the pattern called for. Call me crazy, but I think I've been converted to a facing fan! They lend a nice stability to the neckline that I've really come to appreciate. There's only one problem with this dress- it wrinkles a bit, and the satin finish makes the wrinkles really stand out. It's not the end of the world, though.
I really like the mod style of this print combined with the shift style. I have to admit, I'm tempted to stitch up a whole fleet of shift dresses this summer! I'll be keeping an eye out for more bold prints!
How about you guys? Do you like the shift dress style? Do you like large-scale prints? What's on your sewing table?


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"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?
I thought I was going to die. I wanted to die. And I thought if I was going to die, I would die with you. Someone like you, young as I am, I saw so many dying with me in the last year. I didn't feel scared. I certainly wasn't brave just now. I thought to myself, We have this villa, this grass, we should have lain down together, you in my arms, before we died.


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The gene variant may decrease the ability of neurons to repair themselves following open heart surgery, with the result that children score lower on neurodevelopmental tests at age one. The researchers, from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, presented findings at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association today in Orlando, Fla. Cardiothoracic surgeon J. William Gaynor, M.D., presented the research.
Based on a one-year evaluation of 329 children who underwent surgery to repair a congenital heart defect at less than six months of age, the researchers found that children carrying the apolipoprotein E2 (APOE2) gene variant were significantly more likely to have worse outcomes in a developmental evaluation of cognitive and motor skills compared to children who underwent heart surgery and did not have the APOE2 gene. APOE2 occurs in approximately 8 percent of the population.
Apolipoprotein genes, which help to regulate how the body transports cholesterol in the blood, also have incompletely understood effects on neurons in the brain. The apolipoprotein E4 gene(APOE4) , which is more common than APOE2, has been studied in adults, for whom it confers a higher risk of suffering Alzheimer's disease and of recovering after brain injury. However, the researchers did not find that APOE4 had an effect on neurodevelopment in children in the study.
The researchers found the association between APOE2 and lower neurodevelopmental scores was consistent, even after they controlled for variables such as gestational age, age at surgery, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, type of cardiac defect, and surgical techniques.
The Cardiac Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a comprehensive center for the care of infants, children and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. It was recently ranked as the best pediatric cardiology program in the United States by Child magazine.
Founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is ranked today as the best pediatric hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Child magazine. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country, ranking second in National Institutes of Health funding. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 430-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents from before birth through age 19. For more information, visit www.chop.edu .


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Album Journey – Update #2
It's time for another album update:). As mentioned in my last post, I'll be doing a series of mini-updates on the process and progress of my first EVER full length, self-produced album. Here we go:
Title?: Nope, still don't have it. I keep going back and forth between two basic ideas. I think I have to wait on this just a bit more.
Number of Songs: Still 21 songs, although I believe I'll be cutting one or two of those if I can't figure out the best way to present them. I wouldn't be happy putting them out the way they are right now.
Phase: I'm happy to say that I am on Phase 2 now:). I have finished the experimentation and temp tracks on the last 7 of the 21 songs in regards to instrumentation and arrangement and such. Phew! Now, I begin the process of doing the REAL semi-final recordings and tracking of instruments for each song.
Challenges: The biggest challenge I see right now is getting the recordings down tight and mixing. I'm NOT a professional producer…so really, this is trial and error for me. I want the tracks to sound the best they possibly can, but I'm limited in my ability. However, I made a vow to myself. The vow was that this project was to reflect exactly where I am in terms of my level of ability and my style evolutionary phase and that is in all aspects (singing ability, guitar playing/musicianship, recording, production, etc.). So, although I may be limiting the quality of production, I am only doing so by the limits of my actual current level of skill.
Other challenges? Finding the time and quiet to record. I am using my own makeshift home studio and I have a young son who is always wanting to go on adventures. How can I say no to that face? So when I'm trying to record a background vocal and he says, "Mom, can we go to the park?" I have ask myself what matters most. For me, it will always be him over my music. Always. So, I have to get creative and find times and spaces to record around life – as all artists do.
What's Next?: Apart from finishing the tracking and recording, I am hoping to invite a few of my friends and fellow artists to do a few features on some of the songs and as part of the interludes and such. I have met sooooo many wonderfullly talented folks and many of them I am happy to call my friends now. So, I am planning on inviting a few of them to do mini-cameos and show their special talents (e.g. a few bars of a rap, some spoken word, etc.). I want to give them an opportunity to share their talents, so I'm looking forward to that VERY much! They always surprise and delight, I promise!
Overall Progress: If I had to give a percentage, I'd say we are at the 40% mark. Not where I want to be, but moving forward and that is key. I would like to do a few, nicely done, videos for some of the songs as well , but that is much much later into the project.
That is all for now. Keep checkin in with me and thank you for taking this journey with me! I would love love love your support in sharing and listening to the album when all is said and done, so please keep checking in on the progress:).
Btw, tomorrow is the 4th of July! Happy 4th to all of you who will be celebrating. I'll be with family and friends at my most favorite place to be…….THE BEACH:) Hope you enjoy as well!


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Uniqlo Collection
Uniqlo has quickly developed to be one of my favourite places to shop for comfortable, quality and affordable clothing. They offer a range of casual to office wear, the colour scheme will blow your socks off with almost every shade of the rainbow. Uniqlo also provide a fantastic range of ever-changing printed t-shirts with online exclusive offers saving up to 50%.
Below I picked up a Hello Kitty x My Melody tee, it is incredibly comfortable. Hello Kitty was a massive part of my childhood, during my early teenage years I was often teased for liking Sanrio characters. As an adult, I've re-connected and renewed my love for Sanrio and Hello Kitty. Age really doesn't matter!
I've also picked up a couple of cropped ankle leggings, they are ridiculously comfortable and nicely fitted.. you can wear those for work or play. As for the casual peeps, the linen shorts will sort you out this summer.
I always have a look at Dangerfield when I'm at Myer, they have some really nice quirky and vintage tops/dresses. I picked this up a little while ago, too cute to pass!


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Each May, the U.S. Postal Service compiles a list of the cities with the most reported dog attacks on postal workers -- and in 2013 (using data from the previous year), Denver ranked twelfth out of fourteen. But while that's not great, it's better than Denver's placement on the new roster, which finds the Mile High City moving up considerably, with a dog-attack figure nearly double its most recent total.
Look below to see the photo-illustrated top ten, complete with data from both years and information shared and compiled by the Postal Service about avoiding dog bites whether you're a postal worker or not.
Number 10: Kansas City, Missouri Total attacks in 2012: Not available
Total attacks in 2013: 33
Previous ranking: Outside the top 14
Avoiding attacks
• Always let a dog see and sniff you before petting the animal.
• If you believe a dog is about to attack you, try to place something between yourself and the dog, such as a backpack or a bicycle.
• If you are knocked down by a dog, curl into a ball and protect your face with your hands.
Number 9: Columbus, Ohio Total attacks in 2012: Not available
Total attacks in 2013: 39
Previous ranking: Outside the top 14
Avoiding attacks, continued
• Never approach a strange dog, especially one that's tethered or confined.
• Don't disturb a dog that is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.
• Anyone wanting to pet a dog should first obtain permission from the owner.
Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities where dogs attack postal workers most often. Number 8: Denver, Colorado Total attacks in 2012: 23
Total attacks in 2013: 41
Previous ranking: 12
Avoiding Attacks, continued
• Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog.
• Don't run past a dog. The dog's natural instinct is to chase and catch you.
• If a dog threatens you, don't scream. Avoid eye contact. Try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, then back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.
Number 7: Dallas, Texas Total attacks in 2012: 21
Total attacks in 2013: 45
Previous ranking: 13
State Farm Insurance
As the nation's largest property and casualty insurer in the country, State Farm understands the damage that a dog bite can do. In 2012, the company paid more than $136 million dollars as a result of nearly 4,500 dog bite claims. There are good dogs and bad dogs within every breed, just as there can be responsible and irresponsible owners. State Farm does not refuse insurance based on the breed of dog a customer owns in the United States. Instead, we urge owners to be responsible with their pets.
Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities where dogs attack postal workers most often. Number 6: Baltimore, Maryland Total attacks in 2012: 29
Total attacks in 2013: 46
Previous ranking: 8
Prevent The Bite
A nonprofit organization devoted to keeping children safe from dog bites, Prevent The Bite meets the national standards of education, and makes it possible for anyone to teach children how to avoid being bitten.
Number 5: Chicago, Illinois Total attacks in 2012: 41
Total attacks in 2013: 47
Previous ranking: 3
Insurance Information Institute
Dog bites account for more than a third of all homeowners' insurance liability claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability if your dog injures another person or damages someone else's property. The best way to protect yourself is to prevent your dog from biting anyone in the first place.
Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities where dogs attack postal workers most often. Number 4: San Diego, California Total attacks in 2012: Not available
Total attacks in 2013: 53
Previous ranking: Outside the top 14
American Veterinary Medical Association
Any dog can bite. Protect your family and community and the welfare of dogs with early education programs. The Blue Dog Parent Guide and CD is targeted and tested for children from 3 to 6 years old and is intended as a tool to be incorporated as part of a more comprehensive prevention program.
Number 3: Cleveland, Ohio Total attacks in 2012: 26
Total attacks in 2013: 58
Previous ranking: 10
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
"Most children love dogs and like to put their face up close to the dog's face. Parents should never permit this," said Dr. Joseph Serletti, president of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. "Even the friendliest dog may bite when startled or surprised. Be cautious, once a child is scarred they are scarred for life. We hear this line all the time 'The dog has never bitten anyone before'. A dog's reaction to being surprised or angered is not predictable."
Continue to keep counting down the top ten cities where dogs attack postal workers most often. Number 2: Los Angeles, California Total attacks in 2012: 69
Total attacks in 2013: 61
Previous ranking: 1
American Humane Association
Children should be taught to never approach an unfamiliar dog. Infants and young children should never be left alone with any dog; interactions between children and dogs should always be monitored to ensure safety for both the dog and the child. Children should be taught to treat the dog with respect and not engage in rough or aggressive play.
Number 1: Houston, Texas Total attacks in 2012: 27
Total attacks in 2013: 63
Previous ranking: 9
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American Academy of Pediatrics
The AAP reminds parents to never leave a young child unsupervised around any dog, even a pet well-known to the family. Very young children should be taught not to tease or hurt animals. And with school almost over for the year, children will be spending more time in parks, at friends' homes, and other places where they may encounter dogs. They need to know what to do to minimize the risk of being bitten.
Send your story tips to the author, Michael Roberts.
More from our Lists & Weirdness archive circa May 2013: "Photos: Top fourteen cities for dog attacks on postal workers -- and where Denver ranks."