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Shortcut behaviour in deskop app
I was just wondering what the intended behaviour of the shortcuts was supposed to be for the desktop app? I want to check first before complaining something isn't working the way I want it to!
The show/hide and quick add shortcuts work fine, if the app is minimised then it's no problem adding new tasks. However if I keep the desktop app open and change focus to a different window, pressing Ctrl+Alt+A is recognised by the desktop app but the focused window doesn't change. I'll need to Alt+Tab or click on the desktop app to enter the task details.
Is this the desired behaviour? It seems that having the desktop app minimised or open but without focus should both respond to the shortcut in the same manner.
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Thank you for your report, I've been able to reproduce this issue and I've passed it to the developers. We'll address it in future updates.
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This issue has been fixed in this version of our app: https://d2dq6e731uoz0t.cloudfront.net/cc4526e70bccf19552ef309b92098e8e/as/Todoist_for_Windows.RC.exe
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Hi David,
Yep this is absolutely perfect! Thanks everyone.


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This 6-piece set of reciprocating saw blades is designed for different levels of usage on the job site. All blades are color-coded to their application for easy identification in the field. By incorporating key design features, materials and patented tooth technologies, Bosch optimizes blade cutting efficiency, bringing tradesmen fast cutting, long lasting blades. This set includes: (1) RCB9G 9" 30-GRIT (carbide/cast iron and block), (1) RFN10V 10" 9/12 TPI (flush/ for heavy metal), (1) RHN96 9" 6-TPI (heavy/ for wood with nails), (1) RPRAP8 8" 6-12 TPI (Progressor / all purpose), (1) RSM7X2 7" 8+10-TPI (straight/ for heavy metal), (1) RCTM6X2 6" 14+18 TPI (clean/ thin materials), Bosch rapid feed spade bits (3) Bonus heavy duty storage pouch.
The Bosch 5412 12-inch dual-bevel compound miter saw combines unrivaled speed and power with impressive cutting capabilities. The up-front bevel lock lever and range selector knob allow you to quickly access controls for quick and accurate bevel settings and the main handle easily locks into any of four positions for optimum comfort and control. The Bosch 5412 also features a large 25-1/2-inch base with built-in cast sliding extensions for total length of 40 inches and a length stop for quick repetitive cuts of the same length. The 5412 also features crown molding settings of 31.6-degree miter and 33.9-degree bevel detents for quick, accurate crown cuts. Includes the Bosch 5412 miter saw, premium 60-tooth thin-kerf carbide-tipped blade, wrench set, tool-free vertical work clamp, and dust bag.
Bosch BL4115 Black Oxide Metal Index Drill Set (115 Pcs.)Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work.Bosch BL4115 Black Oxide Metal Index Drill Set (115 Pcs.) Features:; Bosch black oxide bits offer superior durability, speed and selection for most general purpose applications. Best for cutting holes into metal and work equally well in wood and plastic drilling. Use in steel, copper, aluminum, brass, oak, maple, MDF, pine, PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, nylon and composite materials. ; Black Oxide Drill Bit Sets ; Item # BL4115; # of Pieces 115; Description Fractional / letter / wire gauge jobber length in metal index
Bosch titanium drill bits offer the best durability and speed for general purpose drilling applications. Best for cutting holes into metal and work equally well in wood and plastic drilling. Use in steel, copper, aluminum, brass, oak, maple, MDF, pine, PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, nylon, composite materials and common stainless steel.
The DareDevil line of tool accessories by Bosch combines creativity with unsurpassable boldness to deliver a selection of top performing reciprocating saw blades, circular saw blades, auger bits, and spade bits. Inspired by the Godfather of Freestyle Motocross, Mike Metzger, every DareDevil accessory is built to "Work Hard, Play Hard" at every extreme. Every DareDevil accessory must be the best-in-class in at least one of the following features: speed, cutting ability, or ease-of-use. Experience a bold, daring, and captivating performance now on your jobsite.
This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like-new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. The Bosch 1199VSRK-RT 1/2-inch Dual Torque Hammer Drill with Carrying Case features a Variable-speed Reversing Trigger for accurate bit starting, as well as for removing fasteners or bound bits. The 2-Speed Gear Box allows you to select high-speed or high-torque applications. The 360 degree auxiliary handle has a built-in depth gauge so you can see how deep you are drilling.
10.8V Impact Driver, 60% More Torque Than 18V Drill/Drive, 800 INLB Of Max Torque, Bosch Designed Hammer & Anvil System Delivers 1,800 RPM/3,000 BPM, LED Light Ring 3 LEDs Illuminate Work Area For Use In Dark Areas, Litheonca 10.8V Batteries, Spring Loaded Impact Mechanism Reduces User Fatigue, Aluminum Gear Housing With Protective Rubber Front, 1/4 JE Hex Drive With Quick Release, Variable Speed Trigger For Complete Control, Includes: 1 Carrying Case, Two 1.5 JE Power Drive Bits, One 30 Minute Charger BC430, & 2 Litheonca 10.8V Batteries BAT411.
HCBG20 Features: -Drill bit.-Industrial hammer.-Ideal for concrete, brick, and masonry.-Perfect ''On-Center'' diamond tip grinding for fast starts and drilling.-Deep U-Flute design removes debris and increases drilling speed.-BlueGranite series.-5/8'' bit diameter.-4'' usable length.-6'' overall length.-Carded.
Bosch 1671B 36V Litheon 6 1/2" Circular Saw Features:; Built-in saw hook - convenient saw storage between cuts; Highest torque in its class; Fastest saw in its category - 26 percent faster than competition; Rafter hook Only saw in its class with hook, for easy placement after cut.; Soft-grip handle Provides increased comfort and control; Battery insertion Spring-loaded, easy to engage and replace battery; Blade 18 tooth, 6" blade; Anti-Snag Guard Specially designed for smooth cutting; 0-50; Bevel Allows for aggressive bevel cuts and locating common angles quickly; Motor Able to complete a plunge cut in 4x4 and continue with cut - 0-4,000 RPM with electronic brakeBosch 1671B 36V Litheon 6 1/2" Circular Saw Specifications:; Model Number1671B; No Load RPM0-4,000; Blade Diameter6 1/2"; Depth of Cut at 90 Deg.2 1/8"; Depth of Cut at 50 Deg.1 9/16"; Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.1 5/8"; Length15.75"; UPC Code00034637639; Rating36V; Arbor5/8"
Forty-percent lighter and 33-percent more productive than other ultra-compact drill/drivers, the Pocket Driver is small enough to fit into a tool belt pouch and lightweight and powerful enough to accomplish a majority of professional drill/driving tasks all day without fatigue. For carpenters, remodelers, electricians, woodworkers and more, the Pocket Driver is an invaluable complement to larger and heavier cordless drill/drivers. The 10.8-volt Pocket Driver measures only 6 by 6.5-inches, nearly half the size of stick drivers and other ultra-compact drill/drivers. Under 2 pounds (with battery), the Pocket Driver is also 40% lighter and comfortably fits into a tool belt pouch or back pocket, unlike the competition. The Pocket Driver can drive 100 3-inch screws per charge and drill holes up to 1/2-inch in diameter, more than enough to keep most professionals productive through the day. The variable speed trigger controls 0-400 rpm and over 80-inch/lbs. of torque. A 10+1 clutch system, similar to those of standard drill/drivers, offers 10 drive and one "Max" drill setting for better control. The tool's Clic-Change bit holder makes 1/4-inch hex shank bits changes quick and easy. And an LED light enhances visibility in dim working conditions, while a soft-grip handle makes the tool more comfortable for all day use. Litheon 10.8-volt tools, such as the Pocket Driver, were not possible before lithium-ion technology. In addition to larger more powerful 36-volt tools, Bosch recognized the opportunity to extend the inherent benefits of the new battery technology to innovate the lower end of the voltage spectrum with a never before seen ultra-compact, lightweight and powerful design.
This circular saw is lightweight, easy to handle and sports a left-side blade. Featuring a powerful 9.1 Amp motor and weighing in at just 6.8 lbs., this saw has a high power-to-weight ratio ... making it great for any jobsite. Plenty of power to cut stone or masonry with a diamond blade (sold separately) Amps: 9.1, Blade Diameter (in.): 4 3/8, Case Included: No, Cordless: No, Cutting Depth at 45deg (in.): 3/4, Cutting Depth at 90deg (in.): 1 1/4, Blade Included: Yes, Blade Location: Left, Wrench Included: Yes, Speed - No Load (RPM): 11,000, Volts: 120
Makita 784810C50 Power Tools 50 Piece Display Original Finder DriverMakita 784810C50 Power Tools 50 Piece Display Original Finder Driver Features:; Works best with screws 1-1/4" to 2"; Includes no. 2 Phillips and 6 to 8 slotted insert bits; 50 per cookie jar display
Thruster Style carbide tip penetrates on contact and plows through rebar. Thruster Style reinforced ground flute for efficient dust removal. Specially heat treated High Alloy Steel for longer life Aggressive cutting edge for fast and easy penetration. Re-sharpenable for extended life.Aggressive cutting edge for fast and easy penetrationRe-sharpenable for extended lifeThruster Style carbide tip penetrates on contact and plows through rebarSpecially heat treated High Alloy Steel for longer lifeThruster Style reinforced ground flute for efficient dust removal
The new, 30th Anniversary 12-Volt Cordless Kit from Makita sports the fastest impact driver in its class. The driver is powered by new, Nickel-Metal Hydride battery technology, and features a variable speed (0-2200 RPM/0-3000 impacts per minute), high-performance Makita Motor that will last up to 5 times longer. The driver also features externally accessible motor brushes for easy replacement, and weighs only 3.7 lbs.
Bosch 27213 P1 2" Impact Power Bit Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. Bosch offers premium quality power bits, insert bits, bit holders and nutsetters for use in all drill/drivers and power screwdrivers Bosch 27213 P1 2" Impact Power Bit Features: Takes the impact and completes the job Forged Tip: Reduces breakage Torsion Zone: Absorbs torque peaks reducing stress at the tip Hardened Core: Increases bit strength, reduces fracture *Image shown may vary by color, finish, or material
Bosch 85902M Sc 1/4 X 3/4 Downspiral 2F 1/4SBosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work.Bosch 85902M Sc 1/4 X 3/4 Downspiral 2F 1/4S Features:; Solid carbide down spirals are designed for use when material needs to be pushed away from the router motor. Excellent for templet cutting when downward pressure is advantageous; Solid Carbide Double Flute Down Spirals ; Item # 85902M; A. Overall Diameter 1/4 ; B. Cutting Edge Length 3/4 ; C. Shank Diameter 1/4 ; D. Shank Length 1 ; E. Overall Length 2
BOSBL15 Features: -Price Is For One Each -Minimum Order Of 1.-Bosch black oxide bits offer superior durability, speed and selection for most general purpose applications. Best for cutting holes into metal and work equally well in wood and plastic drilling. Use in steel, copper, aluminum, brass, oak, maple, MDF, pine, PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, ABS, nylon and composite materials..-BOSCH 135 SIZES 1/16 TO 3/8.-UNSPC CODE: 20111614.-Drill Bits Drill Bits cutting tools drills bit.-SET DRILL 15PC BLK OXIDE SP.
This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion Compact Tough 1/2-in Hammer Drill Driver - HDS181-02-RT, (2) 18V Slim Pack HC Lithium-Ion 1.5 Ah Batteries with Fuel Gauge, 30 Minute Lithium-Ion Charger, Carrying Case
Durable DuroMax 7.0 Hp, air cooled OHV engine with low oil shutoff . Heavy duty steel frame with four point fully isolated motor mounts for smooth and quiet operation. Full power panel with engine shutoff switch, volt meter, circuit breaker and power outlets. (2) Fully protected 120V outlets and (1) 120V twist-lock outlet. 8 Hour run time. All steel 4.0 gal. fuel tank with ez-read gauge. Low oil shut-off protects engine. Super quiet muffler reduces engine noise. Specifications: Max AC Output: 4000 watts / Rated AC Output: 3300 watts. Current: 120V, (2) 120v 20A 3-prong outlets (Standard Household plug), (1) 120v 30A twist lock. Low oil shutoff. EPA approved engines. Super quiet exhaust w/built-in spark arrestor. EZ-Pull Recoil start. 7.0 Hp air cooled OHV engine. Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.0 gal. Decibel: 69 dBA. Run-Time: at 50-Percent Maximum Output: 8.0 hrs. Includes: Spark plug wrench? Shipping Weight: 135.00-Pounds.
Bosch ASHLT10 Ship Auger, 5/8"x 17"Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work.Bosch ASHLT10 Ship Auger, 5/8"x 17" Features:; Bosch Type II ship augers have an exclusive Power Band feature that increases bit strength and durability allowing for heavy duty cutting through nails and staples.; Type II Power Band Ship Auger Bits ; Item # ASHLT10; Diameter 5/8 ; Flute Length 15 ;Overall Length 17 ; Shank Size 7/16 hex; Description Tube pack; Quantity 1
Engineered for high performance, the professional-grade Generac XG8000E portable gas-powered generator (model 5847) is ideal for both residential and light commercial applications, providing a reliable 8,000-watt power supply wherever you need it and a maximum power output of 10,000 watts. The XG Series employs the Generac OHVI engine, which has a significantly longer life than competitive engines--up to an unprecedented three to four times longer. And this XG8000E model comes with an easy electric start integrated into the control panel.
Briggs & Stratton manufactures small engines and outdoor power equipment. For 100 years, we've been building the engines that power the equipment people use to get the job done. That's the reason consumers look for the Briggs & Stratton brand when they shop for power equipment. Hurricanes. Ice storms. Wind storms. You've seen the after-effects, entire communities without power. A generator will ensure your family has the power needed when faced with unexpected outages. Two types of generators are available: portable generators and permanently installed home generator systems. Briggs & Stratton Elite Series products have heavy-duty components and features with a longer warranty to back them up. They perform tirelessly around the home, farm or on the job.
EASTG72K12 Features: -Heavy duty cast iron engine design with keyless push button electric start.-ETQ's Sine Power™ delivers clean and steady current ideal for sensitive electronics.-ETQ's Sine Power™ delivers clean electricity with low THD waveform. Includes: -Auto throttle control conserves fuel and extends engine life 1" steel frame protects generator from impact. Digital multi-function display: frequency, voltage and operating time. Wheel kit and 30 AMP RV connection included. 6.5 gallon fuel tank capacity. Noise level: 85 dB. Dimensions: 28.3" x 21.3" x 21.5". Weight: 222 lbs. One year manufacturer's warranty.. Specifications: -ETQ 420cc 14 HP OHV Engine with low oil shut off protection.-8250 Watt Portable Gasoline Generator. Warranty: -1 yr warranty on material and workmanship.
The HydroGen PRO CO2 Generator easily maintains optimum CO2 levels, and its water cooling feature keeps it from adding unwanted heat to indoor gardens. It uses a water-cooled heat exchanger to cool nearly 90% of the heat produced by burning propane, and it includes an automatic relight function in case of ignition failure, insulated internal tubing to protect it from excessively humid environments, and an extra power outlet for supplemental cooling accessories.
This Powerland gas generator is a great choice for power outages, the construction site, service trucks and workshops. Its powerful 6500 watt generating ability will keep your home going when power outages strike. Great for running appliances and tools. Has a 7 gallon fuel tank.
This rugged Powerhorse Portable Generator keeps your refrigerator, lights, TV and more running smoothly in the midst of a power outage. Clean power output, with less than 5% total harmonic distortion at full load, safely runs sensitive electronics. Key features like a full bank of outlets, a voltmeter and full-efficient OHV engine also make this model ideal for jobsites and outdoor projects. A FREE wheel kit completes the package. Combine these features with rigorous U.S.-based testing, dedicated customer/tech support and incredible value, and you'll own one of the most reliable generators in the industry. Not for sale in California. Battery Included: No, Battery Required: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 28 x 18 x 18, Engine: Powerhorse OHV w/cast iron sleeves, Engine Displacement (cc): 208, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 4.0, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Low Oil Shutdown: Yes, Noise Level (dB): 70, Rated Watts: 3,100, Receptacles (qty.): 10, Run Time: 10 hrs. at 1/2 load, Start Type: Recoil, Surge Watts: 4,000
A Hot Max portable generator provides peak output: peak output: 8000 -Watt and rated output: 6500 -Watt. The AC outlets are 2 - 120V 20 Amp Receptacles (NEMA 5-20R), 1 - 120/240V 27 Amp Receptacle (NEMA L14-30R) with 1 Plug Included, 1 - 120V 27 Amp Receptacle (NEMA L5-30R) and the DC outlets are 1 - 12 Volt DC Outlet, 8.3 Amps. Hot Max also has a 1 Year Limited Warranty. The Hot Max features for HM8000 are 414 cc overhead valve EPA certified, engine On/Off engine switch, 6.6 gallon gas tank with input fuel filter, voltmeter, run time of 8 hours at 50-Percent Load, low oil shut off to protect engine, fuel shutoff with internal fuel filter, separate ground connector, noise level of 67 DB at 24 feet, generator and motor have rubber mounts, 8" solid wheels and fold down handle included, spark arrestor muffler, single phase 60 Hz output, TCI manual ignition, electric key start (battery included) and all power outlets are protected with circuit breakers.
The Vector VEC049D (1000 Watt continuous power/2000 Watt peak) converts your vehicle's 12 Volt DC power to 120 Volt AC household power. Features of the VEC049D include: MAXXsst Soft Start Technology; short circuit protection and fault interrupter shock protection; automatic reset; turbo cooling; noise filter technology; two grounded 120 volt AC household outlets; high surge capability; powerful internal high-speed cooling fan; high and low voltage protection; overload protection; low battery alarm and low battery shutdown; remote control connection sold separately; power "on" and fault LED indicators; wattage output power level meter. ETL Approved

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The Acoustical Imager is a revolutionary projection screen that marries a fixed frame screen with 5.1 Surround Sound. Left, center and right front speakers are integrated into the frame with two table or floor mounted satellite speakers. Upgradeable to 6.1 or 7.1.
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In the buildup to the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium earlier this month, Gov. Chris Christie and acting state Attorney General John Hoffman repeatedly told the public about the threat of human trafficking surrounding such a big event. Tragically, it turns out those warnings were prophetic.
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Kalixa Payments Group is the next-generation FinTech business. Dedicated to transforming the payments industry globally by combining fresh thinking innovation with experienced financial acumen.
A global provider of omni channel payment solutions including acquiring and processing services. PXP enable international merchants to create a fully integrated customer journey, from online to mobile and in-store across multiple territories.
One of the most advanced wallet plaforms on the market allowing customers to build their own payment programme. Launch mobile wallet, prepaid schemes, mpos and bank account-lite services to consumers all through a single platform.
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The 2016 presidential election is shaping up to be the year of the outsider, with Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump capturing leads in the polls and the headlines. In Portland, Wheeler vs. Hales is bucking the outlier trend.
Oregon is set to become a hub of a new type of wooden building design as a southern Oregon timber company becomes the first certified manufacturer of a high-tech wood product, known as cross-laminated timber, or CLT.
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Social Science and Humanities Research Opportunities for Students
The Kenyon Summer Scholars program provides opportunities for students to work in close collaboration with faculty mentors in the social sciences and humanities as full participants in the processes of creating a research plan, executing a research project, and preparing results for presentation in a public forum. Summer Scholars working on the Kenyon campus form a special community, with participants coming together for discussions and social activities. This three year pilot program is funded by Kenyon College. It is open to students working with faculty members in any department or program in the humanities or social sciences. Selections for these competitive awards are made by a committee of faculty members from these disciplines.
Emily Bulik-Sullivan, Dan Hartnett: "The Social and Literary Prestige of Boccaccio in Fifteenth Century Iberian Court"
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This is the time of year when the radio coming out of the Rays' clubhouse blasts. This season, the tune of choice following a Tamp Bay victory is Enrique Iglesias hit "Tonight I'm loving You." And the Rays seem to love this time of year. Since changing their name from the Devil Rays to the Rays, the club has made the playoffs in three out those four years. Each time they went to the post season, they turned in a winning September.
Only in 2009 when they were absent from the playoff picture did they fail to win 13 games or more. Last season the Rays' accomplished the unthinkable, on September 3 they trailed the Red Sox by 9 games in the wildcard race. Tampa Bayovercame the deficit and completedthe remarkable comeback on the final night of the season in order to win the playoff wildcard.
"It's kind of interesting this time of the year," said Rays' manager Joe Maddon. "I love the energy of the games, I know it's not playoff time yet but they definitely have that type of feel to them."
Maddon and the Rays' took the first two games of their series with the Yankees. Coupled with the two New York losses and two Baltimore wins, it's become tight at the top of the American League East standings once again. The Orioles pounded the Blue Jays 12-0 on Tuesday night, placing them in a tie for first in the division. The Rays now pull within a game and half behind Baltimore and New York, not only for the top spot in the A.L. East, but for one of the wildcard playoff spots. ((Heading into the Rays' Tuesday night game with New York they trailed Baltimore and Oakland by 1.5 games in the wildcard. An Oakland loss pulls the Rays within a half game of the wildcard playoff position))
Tuesday's win marked Tampa Bay's fourth straight victory and it was the first time they were out hit during that stretch. As the Yankees posted a six in the hit column to the Rays' five, yet it was the number of home runs that dictated the game. As Tampa Bay blasted three homers en route to the 5-2 win.
"You know another great pitching performance for us, the bullpen came in and got outs that they needed, the bats sparked up when we needed them to and things are kind of clicking together right now," said Rays' centerfielder BJ Upton to SunSports.
So far those bats have smacked 42 hits during their current winning streak. If the magic number to get to the postseason is 13 wins in September, than the Rays' need to hear the clubhouse radio blast Enrique Iglesias 9 more times in their final 26 games.


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Microsoft's Future: Cloudy in Enterprise…and LeadershipOctober 8, 2013 – 6:00 pm
In his last letter to shareholders late last month, Microsoft CEO Steven Ballmer promised his corporation would continue to help enterprises move to the cloud. And Microsoft's wave of fall releases announced this week are all about enterprise cloud solutions.
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Caldwell Sheriff Alan C. Jones announced that a December 16, 2013 incident at the Q Express on Abington Road in Lenoir has now led to two arrests. A review of the surveillance footage inside the business showed that just prior to closing time, a male and a female entered the business, the surveillance
footage showing that the female hid in the drink cooler of the business until the business closed. Once closed, the female exited the drink cooler and removed a substantial sum of money from the business, then just walked out. Investigators with the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office were able to develop early leads in the case and identified the subjects, leading to the arrests of Daniel Lee Price and Amanda Marie King. Arrest warrants were issues for the two December 16th, and after an extensive search and after receiving a tip as to their location, Investigators and the Patrol Division arrested the couple on January 14th at the Food Lion on Wilkesboro Boulevard. Any other information about this case should be provided to Detective Kim Britt at 828-759-1554.
Daniel Lee Price , age 26 of Lenoir, NC has been Charged with:
Amanda Marie King, age 25, of Lenoir has been Charged with:
Daniel Lee Price and Amanda Marie King were placed in the Caldwell County Detention Center under $25,000.00 secured bonds.
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Cathelco are world leading manufacturers of marine pipework anti-fouling systems with a record of over 30,000 installations over a period of more than 50 years. The systems are supplied to vessels of every type including commercial, naval, cruise ships and luxury yachts.
In 1992, Cathelco introduced the C-Shield hull corrosion protection system which is designed to prevent corrosion on exterior hull surfaces. This proved extremely popular due to its advanced design and was rapidly adopted by cruise and commercial fleets leading to more than 6,000 installations.
Corrintec Marine, a division of Cathelco, is active in the protection of commercial and military high speed craft including warships and fast ferries where they have developed particular expertise in association with over 40 navies throughout the world.
In 2010, Cathelco acquired Seafresh Desalinators, a company with over 30 years of experience in reverse osmosis watermakers. The aim is to develop the business into an internationally recognised brand.
With the growth of shipbuilding and repair in South East Asia, Cathelco established two strategically placed subsidiaries. Cathelco Korea, based in Busan, was set up in 2005 and Cathelco SEA became a subsidiary in 2011.
With almost 100 employees at its headquarters in Chesterfield, United Kingdom and a well established network of over 40 agents at ports throughout the world, Cathelco has maintained a record of steady expansion, building on its reputation of quality products and technical expertise of the highest calibre.
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About two years ago I was in 11th grade I met Brandi, in choir, She saw my cuts on My wrist I forgot about them they was almost gone, She pulled me next her as we sat down and told me explain.
I told her about how I had been stressed and missing my grandpa and my family fighting and it just seemed to help, She told me she understood and she knew what I meant. We became friends.
Then a year later around Thanksgiving Brandi got into botdf she was walking up the stairs of school, I was next to her, She was singing/saying "Fuck me rape me take me blow me"
I looked at her and was like "What the fuck Brandi?"
She giggled and said "I have to show you this band!" then drug me to the library. We got on line and she showed me them playing the older songs with Garret Sex and Violence was the first song she played. I thought they are cool I like them.
Two weeks later my mom took my mp3 player. I ended up begging Brandi to let me borrow her Ipo
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So today I googled myself. I typed in DAHVIE VANITY and just curiously browsed through what people would normally discover on the internet. What I had come to suspect was indeed true. My name was dragged through the mud covered in lies and slander all to paint me out to be the villian. But like every story in life there are two sides. I never claimed to be a saint but I am sure as fuck ain't no devil. As I explored further through my "GOOGLIN" I uncovered malicious fictional tales about me that were spiraled into webs of deception filled with injustice and defamation. I can only imagine how many people everyday get pumped with so much bullshit in their heads. How I deal with it is simply ignoring it. They are invisible to me unless I give them the power to be.
People have said some pretty awful things about me, none of which are true. When people feel like you're not paying them enough, or ask for royalties on
CakeI looked at Dahvie and sighed. Today was his birthday and I felt so guilty I thought I coiuld shove these emotions away and keep them locked tight but today of all days is the day that they decided to explode out. I couldnt focus on anything but him and his lips they are so kissable and I kept Fighting myself from kissing him.Cake in General Fiction More Like This
He looked at me holding his camera to his face "Say Hi Jayy!" He nearly yelled
I smirked and waved then screamed "Hi" Dahvie laughed and looked at Drew and said something. Haley walked over and poked me. I turned and looked at her.
"Tell him." She said then walked off. I laughed i hated when I was drunk sometimes I rember telling her back on the Fight to Unite Tour.
I shook my head and went to the fridge and pulled Dahvie's cake off the top shelf of it. We put it up there so he wouldnt try to poke in it and eat it.
Dahvie ran over as soon as I set his cake on the counter. He looked at it It had Reeses Sticking of it and was chocolate.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Andrews Hall, Northfield, Vt.
NORTHFIELD, Vt.-- Junior Brian Small (Stoughton, Mass.) scored 23 points, including the 1,000th of his career, and grabbed 12 rebounds to notch his sixth double-double of the season and lead Suffolk to a 93-85 Great Northeast Athletic Conference men's basketball victory over Norwich Tuesday evening at Andrews Hall.
A game that saw six ties and nine lead changes saw the visiting Rams (3-22, 2-15 Great Northeast) take a 38-36 advantage at the break and use a 15-6 run over the first 5:26 of play after intermission to grab a 53-44 edge on a lay-in by sophomore Alan Jaziri (Norwich, Conn.) with 14:34 remaining, and Suffolk built its lead to as many as 12 points on three occasions in the final 7:05 of action, blistering the nets at a 67 percent clip (18-27) in the final 20 minutes of play. The host Cadets (12-11, 8-9 Great Northeast) made a final charge in the closing 2:51 of action to cut their deficit to four (81-77) on a jumper by junior Mike Filipek (Jericho, Vt.), but seven made free throws by senior Tim Skaggs (Framingham, Mass.), sophomore Michael Lindberg (Attleboro, Mass.) and freshman Mike Fleming (Exeter, N.H.) in the final 46 seconds iced the Rams' triumph.
Small, who becomes the 24th member of Suffolk's 1,000 Point Club, was one of four players in double figures in the win for the visitors, as Fleming and fellow freshman Mario Massimino (East Haven, Conn.) each netted 14 points for the Rams, who also received 11 points from Lindberg. Jaziri finished with nine points and three assists for the winners, who also received eight points and eight rebounds from freshman Allan Ray (Lynn, Mass.), six points from Skaggs and five points and four assists from sophomore Joseph Ransom (Sheffield, England). Suffolk shot 54 percent from the field for the evening and scorched the nets from behind the arc, hitting 13 of 25 attempts from three-point range, as the Rams held a 40-35 rebounding edge and a 16-12 scoring advantage at the foul line to avenge a 12-point setback suffered to the Cadets back in January.
Filipek led all scorers with 30 points and seven rebounds off the bench in the setback for Norwich, which also received 19 points from freshman Jaren Jeffcoat (Dallas, Tex.) as well as a double-double effort of 10 points and 10 rebounds from senior Derrick Montiero (Mamaroneck, N.Y.). Seniors Cody Hatt (Springfield, Vt.) and Jerrold Williams (Queens, N.Y.) each added nine points for the hosts, who also received eight points and eight assists from junior Tim Fico (Monroe, Conn.). Norwich shot 43 percent from the field and connected for seven three-pointers while turning 17 Suffolk turnovers into 19 points.
Suffolk closes out its 2007-08 campaign on Saturday afternoon when the Rams host Albertus Magnus in a Great Northeast outing at Regan Gymnasium beginning at 2:00 p.m., while Norwich closes out its regular season slate by heading to Boston on Saturday afternoon to take on Emerson in a Great Northeast match-up that tips-off at 1:00 p.m.


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Three prominent Sonoma County wineries are returning to local ownership in a $234 million wine deal that overnight creates a powerful new wine company based in Healdsburg.
Constellation Brands Inc., the largest wine company in the world, announced Tuesday it has sold seven wine properties in California, Washington and Idaho to the newly formed Ascentia Wine Estates.
Constellation, which has been aggressively buying wineries for several years, said it was selling the wineries in an effort to streamline its overflowing wine portfolio.
The deal includes 646 acres of vineyards and wine brands producing more than 1 million cases a year, instantly making Ascentia one of the top Sonoma County-based wine groups.
"This creates a major new wine company that has strong distribution clout in the marketplace," said Robert Nicholson, principal of International Wine Associates, a Healdsburg firm that served as adviser to Constellation on the deal.
The new company takes its name from an Alexander Valley cabernet sauvignon vineyard owned by Geyser Peak winery in Geyserville, one of the Sonoma County wineries included in the sale.
The others are Buena Vista Carneros in the Sonoma Valley, the oldest winery in California, and Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg, a famed producer of high-end Russian River pinot noir and chardonnay. A small zinfandel brand called XYZin produced at Geyser Peak is also part of the deal.
The new company will be headed by Jim DeBonis, a former executive at Beam Wine Estates, the former wine division of Fortune Brands. Peter Ekman, the former chief executive officer of Wine.com, will be chief sales and marketing officer.
The company has financial backing from a number of investors, including the San Francisco-based private equity firm GESD Capital Partners and W. J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd., a wine sales and marketing firm based in White Plains, N.Y.
The sale includes three of the four Sonoma County wineries Constellation acquired in December when the Fairport, N.Y., company bought Beam Wine Estates from conglomerate Fortune Brands for $885 million.


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In the battle of the British boy bands The Wanted are edging it currently, reversing a chart decline a week ago by moving back up 4-3 with Glad You Came whose weekly digital sales rise 24% to 209,000 downloads and US radio audience up 11% to 106 million.
However, hot on their heels are One Direction who continue to make rapid progress with What Makes You Beautiful, which lifts 9-4 and is the chart's greatest gainer in terms of both digital and streaming. Its download tally is up 48% on the week to 294,000, taking cumulative US sales beyond 1 million to 1.1million, while on Billboard's On Demand chart covering streaming activity the track climbs 11-7 with a 28% gain.
Glad You Came remains some distance ahead of What Makes You Beautiful on American radio, climbing 4-3 on Billboard's Radio Songs airplay chart as the One Direction hit lifts 42-26. But the Syco act are making up ground with their radio audience growing 31% in a week to 42 million, while their US profile got a further big boost last week when they performed on NBC's Saturday Night Live. They also have a second Hot 100 hit with One Thing re-entering this week at 75.
Sitting ahead of the two UK acts on the Hot 100 are Fun featuring Janelle Monae's We Are Young, which spends a sixth week at the top, and Gotye featuring Kinmbra's Somebody That I Used To Know, which rises 3-2. Justin Bieber's Boyfriend might have seen to be in contention for the top slot having debuted at two last week with the second-highest first-week sales for a download in history, but it now falls to five with its digital sales dropping 43% to what remains a very impressive 295,000 units.
Other Brits making progress on the countdown are Calvin Harris whose Feel So Close rises 14-13 and Ellie Goulding up 62-60 with Lights, while Adele's Rumour Has It climbs 35-23. However, both Rolling In The Deep and Someone Like You disappear from the Hot 100 last week, the former after 65 weeks, the joint third longest in history behind Jason Mraz's I'm Yours (76 weeks) and LeAnn Rimes' How Do I Live (69 weeks).
As she holds at six on the Hot 100 with Starships, Nicki Minaj scores her second Billboard 200 number one with Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded debuting at the top with 253,000 sales. That compares to a first week of 375,000 for her first album Pink Friday, which entered at two in December 2010 and eventually climbed to one the following February.
As on the Hot 100, there are two UK acts in the Billboard 200's top five with One Direction cropping up here as well. Having slipped 1-4-6, their debut Up All Night is now climbing again, regaining a place to five with sales rising 98% to 92,000. This increase, which takes the album's cumulative US total to around 370,000, follows not only their Saturday Night Live appearance but also a performance on Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards.
Adele is the other half of the top five's Brits contingent as she rises 3-2 with weekly sales of 21 improving 26% to 153,000. The album, which has now sold 8.6 million copies in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan, is expected to return to the top next week for what would be its 24th week at number one.
The staying power of 21 is contrasted sharply by that of Madonna's MDNA, which debuted at one last week but now slips to eight with sales plummeting 86.7%, the biggest fall for a number one since Nielsen SoundScan started keeping score in 1991. The previous record holder was Lady Gaga's Born This Way, whose sales dropped 84.3% last June the week after it debuted at number one with 1.1 million sales. MDNA sold 48,000 copies last week compared to 359,000 the week before.
Now ahead of Madonna is Lionel Richie who debuted at two behind her last week and slips to four this week with sales of Tuskegee down 52% to 95,000, while rock band Monsters and Men's first album My Head Is An Animal debuts at six with 55,0000 sales and The Hunger Games soundtrack drops 5-7 with sales down 22% to 50,000. Gospel singer Marvin Sapp enters in ninth position with I Win after selling 37,000 copies and Shinedown's Amaryllis completes the Top 10, falling 4-10 as sales decline 66% to 36,000.
Having looked like year-to-date US album sales were about to slip into the red, the market bounced back strongly last week with sales up 3.9% on the week and 9.0% on the same week last year to 6.40 million units. That puts 2012 sales 0.6% ahead of 2011's numbers at this stage with 84.23 million units having been sold.
One-track sales also had a great week, registering 9.1% higher than the previous week and a colossal 25.7% better than the equivalent week last year with 29.12 million units sold. Year-to-date sales are 390.44 million, 7.8% higher than at this point in 2011.


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Prime Minister Of Iceland Johanna Sigurdardottir Visits China
Iceland's Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir shakes hands with... Photo d'actualitéDiplomatie,Horizontal,Islande,Johanna Sigurdardottir,Main,Personne humaine,Poignée de main,Politique,Premier ministre,Pékin,Réunion,Xi JinpingPhotographer PoolCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 16: Iceland's Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People on April 16, 2013 in Beijing, China. Sigurdardottir is on a five day official visit to China and will hold talk concerning bilateral trade relations and a free trade agreement. (Photo by Yohsuke Mizuno - Pool/Getty Images)


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The Gravesend Model Marine
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The GMMES has its roots in a club formed in 1953,
called the Thames Group Model Marine Society. As the name implies it was at that time a wholly marine
society, meeting in different rooms in the Gravesend area. As time passed the interests of the club widened
to take in different aspects of model engineering. There developed an interest is miniature steam and a
locomotive and portable track were built, which the club could run at fetes and other local events in the
Gravesend area. This helped in promoting the club and raised much needed funds.
In 1977 after much searching the society was to find its home on the present site. With the money raised from the portable track runs and a loan from the local Council, thoughts turned to planning the first permanent track. The Sergeant Major of the Royal Engineers Plant Training School at Chattendean Barracks at Wainscott in Strood, (in his own words) "had a dozer and sapper dispatched to carry out the earth works". Meanwhile members were busy constructing the track sections and supports. Most of this work was carried out in the garden of one of the members. When finished these 20ft. sections were carried to the site for erection. Eventually in April 1979 an oval track 600ft. in length was officially opened by the Mayor of Gravesend.
Over the years the track has been lengthened and improved. The first change being to lengthen the straight sides by 60ft. This necessitated producing a deep cutting for one section, which at its deepest point, conveniently gave the club an excuse to build a short tunnel. The second major change to the track came with the introduction of the inner section of sharper curves giving the layout seen today.
In 1994 the society was honoured to host the 26th 'International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition' (IMLEC). Mr. Martin Evans attended to present the prizes and it was agreed by all, that the two days of the competition had been a great success.
Year 2000 saw the society hosting the Southern Federation Spring Rally. With so many visitors bringing their locomotives, running lasted all day and well into the evening. The day was rounded off nicely with a barbecue everyone having had a very enjoyable day.
In 2003 we celebrated our 50th anniversary with an event during which visitors from many clubs joined us for 2 scorching days. One of our aims was to display 50 of our own members loco's; this we achieved comfortably. During the second afternoon, the Mayor of Gravesham, Councillor Smith and the lady Mayoress arrived and after being greeted by members of the committee were given a tour. The Mayor was particularly interested in some of the items on display in the exhibition tent. With the tour complete, the couple boarded a special Mayoral train pulled by a Merchant Navy class and driven by our club Chairman. They enjoyed the first lap of the track and set off for a second. Unfortunately unbeknown to the driver someone had closed the feed-water bypass valve before starting off and the boiler overfilled with the inevitable result. The only damage was to the driver's pride and nobody got too wet; the Mayor and Mrs Smith were quite amused by the whole thing. The Mayor then unveiling the special commemorative plaque that will eventually have pride of place in our proposed new club building.
The Society currently has approximately 60 members of all ages and from all
walks of life. Members interests range from garden gauge railways to 5" gauge and larger;
from steam rollers and stationary steam engines to hotair engines. Alas, there are now only a very small number of members
within the society active in marine modelling.
Potential new members are always welcome at our meetings and at the club track on Sunday afternoons (April to October). Official society business is discussed at our meetings held at 8:00pm on the fourth Saturday of each month at our club building in the grounds of the Cascades Leisure Centre, Thong Lane, Gravesend.
The construction of our 1218ft track consists of mild steel fabricated rail
sections, supported at interval on concrete 'A' frames. The 'A' frames also serve as
supports for a continuous anti-tip rail. Being dual gauge and as all riding trolleys are of 5in. gauge. Both
3½" & 5" tracks are placed equally about the track centre line, ensuring that the
locomotive is in line with the driving trolley regardless of the gauge of the loco. The photograph above
should make this clearer.
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In the last few years, we have made significant changes to our site. The major change being a new club building; the old wooden structure was becoming very fragile and had no toilet facilities. We now have a new steel building complete with improved security and the much needed toilet. We have also recent installed a boiler water treatment system and pumped this to the station and steaming bays.


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I finally got to see the love fest of SXSW before it plays the L.A. Film Festival. Attack the Block is a great midnight movie-style indie movie. It's not Detention and it's no Hobo with a Shotgun, but it's an extremely well done, fun film.
Block gets started right away with a gang of teens led by Moses (John Boyega) mugging Sam (Jodie Whittaker). They're interrupted by an alien crash landing on a car, so they hunt it down and kill it. Then the bigger creatures invade and the gang has to fend off the attack from their apartment building, in siege-style gory action.
Writer/director Joe Cornish knows how to structure these types of thrillers. He finds many different confined spaces for the kids to hole up in until they're forced to fight off a creature or two or twenty. Cornish also stages many narrow escapes with the creatures right behind the heroes. Of course there are other humans against Moses' gang, one older and some even younger.
Most importantly, Cornish nails the character building scenes in between. This is where we get to know the individual gang members, where they're forced to form an uneasy bond with Sam and work out the issues of their encounter earlier that night. The film is sincere while the characters may take an irreverent view of having to reveal their emotional issues. Questions about Sam's boyfriend are particularly insightful.
The creature design is a triumph. The initial alien looks like a puppet with Giger-esque qualities. The main aliens may be CGI but it's a design that hides its CGI-ness. It never looks like they were tennis balls that become aliens later. They could have come from space, and they keep coming relentlessly.
The language is very British but only to the extent that Trainspotting or even Shaun of the Dead is. There were a few lines I didn't get, but I'll just assume they were awesome. The ones I did get were references to "Narutu," a poignant (though incorrect) theory of gentrification and a comparison to 28 Days Later. It makes sense that those are their references. And all their prepaid cell phones are running out. That's not an issue we have in American movies and it sets another deadline for suspense.
A John Carpenter-esque score completes the tone of a hardcore shoestring yet totally effective action-horror. Those are the kinds of indie movies we want to see, where it's the ideas that stand out. We're lucky to have so many genre-bending homage movies this year.
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Not officially dropping out, but he has suspended his campaign.
"In this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part of aiding a surrender to terror. This is not an easy decision. I hate to lose," the former Massachusetts governor said.
"If this were only about me, I'd go on. But it's never been only about me. I entered this race because I love America, and because I love America, in this time of war I feel I have to now stand aside for our party and for our country."
Apparently there's a big difference between suspending a campaign and totally dropping out.
Suspending a campaign has a different meaning depending on the party.
On the Republican side, decisions on how to allocate delegates is left to the state parties.
On the Democratic side, a candidate who "suspends" is technically still a candidate, so he or she keeps both district and statewide delegates won through primaries and caucuses. Superdelegates are always free to support any candidate at any time, whether the candidate drops out, suspends or stays in.
National party rules say that a candidate who "drops out" keeps any district-level delegates he or she has won so far but loses any statewide delegates he or she has won.
John McCain is about to take the podium, too.
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text: College of Science, Engineering and Food Science - Doctoral Theses http://hdl.handle.net/10468/389 2015-05-21T18:02:50Z 2015-05-21T18:02:50Z Biomethane production from food waste and organic residues Browne, James D. http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1362 2014-02-05T03:00:20Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Biomethane production from food waste and organic residues Browne, James D. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of biodegradable waste is an environmentally and economically sustainable solution which incorporates waste treatment and energy recovery. The organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), which comprises mostly of food waste, is highly degradable under anaerobic conditions. Biogas produced from OFMSW, when upgraded to biomethane, is recognised as one of the most sustainable renewable biofuels and can also be one of the cheapest sources of biomethane if a gate fee is associated with the substrate. OFMSW is a complex and heterogeneous material which may have widely different characteristics depending on the source of origin and collection system used. The research presented in this thesis investigates the potential energy resource from a wide range of organic waste streams through field and laboratory research on real world samples. OFMSW samples collected from a range of sources generated methane yields ranging from 75 to 160 m3 per tonne. Higher methane yields are associated with source segregated food waste from commercial catering premises as opposed to domestic sources. The inclusion of garden waste reduces the specific methane yield from household organic waste. In continuous AD trials it was found that a conventional continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) gave the highest specific methane yields at a moderate organic loading rate of 2 kg volatile solids (VS) m-3 digester day-1 and a hydraulic retention time of 30 days. The average specific methane yield obtained at this loading rate in continuous digestion was 560 ± 29 L CH4 kg-1 VS which exceeded the biomethane potential test result by 5%. The low carbon to nitrogen ratio (C: N <14:1) associated with canteen food waste lead to increasing concentrations of volatile fatty acids in line with high concentrations of ammonia nitrogen at higher organic loading rates. At an organic loading rate of 4 kg VS m-3day-1 the specific methane yield dropped considerably (381 L CH4 kg-1 VS), the pH rose to 8.1 and free ammonia (NH3 ) concentrations reached toxicity levels towards the end of the trial (ca. 950 mg L-1). A novel two phase AD reactor configuration consisting of a series of sequentially fed leach bed reactors connected to an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) demonstrated a high rate of organic matter decay but resulted in lower specific methane yields (384 L CH4 kg-1 VS) than the conventional CSTR system. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Bridge-vehicle interaction for structural health monitoring: potentials, applications, and limitations Jaksic, Vesna http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1408 2014-02-25T14:29:52Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Bridge-vehicle interaction for structural health monitoring: potentials, applications, and limitations Jaksic, Vesna Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is an integral part of infrastructure maintenance and management systems due to socio-economic, safety and security reasons. The behaviour of a structure under vibration depends on structure characteristics. The change of structure characteristics may suggest the change in system behaviour due to the presence of damage(s) within. Therefore the consistent, output signal guided, and system dependable markers would be convenient tool for the online monitoring, the maintenance, rehabilitation strategies, and optimized decision making policies as required by the engineers, owners, managers, and the users from both safety and serviceability aspects. SHM has a very significant advantage over traditional investigations where tangible and intangible costs of a very high degree are often incurred due to the disruption of service. Additionally, SHM through bridge-vehicle interaction opens up opportunities for continuous tracking of the condition of the structure. Research in this area is still in initial stage and is extremely promising. This PhD focuses on using bridge-vehicle interaction response for SHM of damaged or deteriorating bridges to monitor or assess them under operating conditions. In the present study, a number of damage detection markers have been investigated and proposed in order to identify the existence, location, and the extent of an open crack in the structure. The theoretical and experimental investigation has been conducted on Single Degree of Freedom linear system, simply supported beams. The novel Delay Vector Variance (DVV) methodology has been employed for characterization of structural behaviour by time-domain response analysis. Also, the analysis of responses of actual bridges using DVV method has been for the first time employed for this kind of investigation. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Analysing energy detector diversity receivers for spectrum sensing Horgan, Donagh http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1425 2015-03-09T13:02:49Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Analysing energy detector diversity receivers for spectrum sensing Horgan, Donagh The analysis of energy detector systems is a well studied topic in the literature: numerous models have been derived describing the behaviour of single and multiple antenna architectures operating in a variety of radio environments. However, in many cases of interest, these models are not in a closed form and so their evaluation requires the use of numerical methods. In general, these are computationally expensive, which can cause difficulties in certain scenarios, such as in the optimisation of device parameters on low cost hardware. The problem becomes acute in situations where the signal to noise ratio is small and reliable detection is to be ensured or where the number of samples of the received signal is large. Furthermore, due to the analytic complexity of the models, further insight into the behaviour of various system parameters of interest is not readily apparent. In this thesis, an approximation based approach is taken towards the analysis of such systems. By focusing on the situations where exact analyses become complicated, and making a small number of astute simplifications to the underlying mathematical models, it is possible to derive novel, accurate and compact descriptions of system behaviour. Approximations are derived for the analysis of energy detectors with single and multiple antennae operating on additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and independent and identically distributed Rayleigh, Nakagami-m and Rice channels; in the multiple antenna case, approximations are derived for systems with maximal ratio combiner (MRC), equal gain combiner (EGC) and square law combiner (SLC) diversity. In each case, error bounds are derived describing the maximum error resulting from the use of the approximations. In addition, it is demonstrated that the derived approximations require fewer computations of simple functions than any of the exact models available in the literature. Consequently, the regions of applicability of the approximations directly complement the regions of applicability of the available exact models. Further novel approximations for other system parameters of interest, such as sample complexity, minimum detectable signal to noise ratio and diversity gain, are also derived. In the course of the analysis, a novel theorem describing the convergence of the chi square, noncentral chi square and gamma distributions towards the normal distribution is derived. The theorem describes a tight upper bound on the error resulting from the application of the central limit theorem to random variables of the aforementioned distributions and gives a much better description of the resulting error than existing Berry-Esseen type bounds. A second novel theorem, providing an upper bound on the maximum error resulting from the use of the central limit theorem to approximate the noncentral chi square distribution where the noncentrality parameter is a multiple of the number of degrees of freedom, is also derived. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Energy harvesting system design and optimization for wireless sensor networks Wang, Wensi http://hdl.handle.net/10468/1410 2014-02-25T13:33:19Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Energy harvesting system design and optimization for wireless sensor networks Wang, Wensi Wireless sensor networks (WSN) are becoming widely adopted for many applications including complicated tasks like building energy management. However, one major concern for WSN technologies is the short lifetime and high maintenance cost due to the limited battery energy. One of the solutions is to scavenge ambient energy, which is then rectified to power the WSN. The objective of this thesis was to investigate the feasibility of an ultra-low energy consumption power management system suitable for harvesting sub-mW photovoltaic and thermoelectric energy to power WSNs. To achieve this goal, energy harvesting system architectures have been analyzed. Detailed analysis of energy storage units (ESU) have led to an innovative ESU solution for the target applications. Battery-less, long-lifetime ESU and its associated power management circuitry, including fast-charge circuit, self-start circuit, output voltage regulation circuit and hybrid ESU, using a combination of super-capacitor and thin film battery, were developed to achieve continuous operation of energy harvester. Low start-up voltage DC/DC converters have been developed for 1mW level thermoelectric energy harvesting. The novel method of altering thermoelectric generator (TEG) configuration in order to match impedance has been verified in this work. Novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) circuits, exploring the fractional open circuit voltage method, were particularly developed to suit the sub-1mW photovoltaic energy harvesting applications. The MPPT energy model has been developed and verified against both SPICE simulation and implemented prototypes. Both indoor light and thermoelectric energy harvesting methods proposed in this thesis have been implemented into prototype devices. The improved indoor light energy harvester prototype demonstrates 81% MPPT conversion efficiency with 0.5mW input power. This important improvement makes light energy harvesting from small energy sources (i.e. credit card size solar panel in 500lux indoor lighting conditions) a feasible approach. The 50mm × 54mm thermoelectric energy harvester prototype generates 0.95mW when placed on a 60oC heat source with 28% conversion efficiency. Both prototypes can be used to continuously power WSN for building energy management applications in typical office building environment. In addition to the hardware development, a comprehensive system energy model has been developed. This system energy model not only can be used to predict the available and consumed energy based on real-world ambient conditions, but also can be employed to optimize the system design and configuration. This energy model has been verified by indoor photovoltaic energy harvesting system prototypes in long-term deployed experiments. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z


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Firefighter Breaking News: Arizona Hotshots Lived the Meaning of the Word
July 3, 2013 4:22 AM Wochit
Arizona Hotshots truly lived the meaning of the word. They were fathers and expectant fathers. High school football players and former Marines. Smoke-eaters' sons and first-generation firefighters. Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, based in Prescott, Arizona, were killed when a windblown wildfire overcame them north of Phoenix. It was the deadliest single day for U.S. firefighters since 9/11. Fourteen of the victims were in their 20s. Fire crews battling a wildfire should identify escape routes and safe zones. They should pay close attention to the weather forecast. And they should post lookouts. In the nation's biggest loss of firefighters since 9/11, violent wind gusts turned what was believed to be a relatively manageable lightning-ignited forest fire in the town of Yarnell into a death trap that left no escape for a team of Hotshots.The tragedy raised questions of whether the crew should have been pulled out much earlier and whether all the usual precautions would have made any difference at all in the face of triple-digit temperatures, erratic winds and tinderbox conditions that caused the fire to explode.


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Motherboards - Published on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 13:25 Written by Jacob Hugosson
ASUS recently cut the number of motherboards that will be produced in Q1 by 40 percent, says Digitimes. The reason for the cut is large stock of motherboards from Q4 2011 that needs to be sold first.
Most motherboard makers reduced their production volumes in Q4, but not ASUS - which resulted in 1 million unsold motherboards. It had plans to produce 5 to 6 million motherboards in Q1, but has decided to slow down to 3 to 3,5 million units. This will not affect ASUS finances noticeably, but should make it a more profitbale than last quarter.
Those who are affected are instead ASUS' component partners that will get less orders. The number of chipsets from Intel to ASUS has dropped from 2.5 to 2.8 million, while AMD lost 500,000 to 700,000. It is likely that those behind ASUS motherboard production will take a hit in Q1. A major reason ASUS was left with a large surplus of motherboards in Q4 2011 was the floods in Thailand that paralyzed the harddrive industry.
The higher harddrive prices increased the total system cost, but Intel intends to counter this by lowering prices of some Sandy Bridge processors. As the harddrive industry recovers and prices lowers most motherboard manufacturers have a positive outlook on the future.


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Welcome to Kingsteignton Veterinary Group
We offer a package of total healthcare - from nutritional advice to complex diagnostics and surgery - for dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries and exotic animals, within a modern pleasant environment, with old fashioned service. We are the only Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Tier 2 accredited practice in Newton Abbot.
For your pets our team of Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and Ancillary staff provide a professional and friendly service in which the welfare of the pets is always uppermost. We have pets (some more than others!) and understand the highs and lows of owning a pet - the fun, and the worry when things don't go right.
We also provide 1st opinion local care for horse and farm work.
We're always available for advice and with our local 24 hour emergency service we are confident that your pet gets the best service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


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Post bar exam firm start dates???
Question for all you readers out there in internet land. Disco Stu would like to know when you generally have to start work at a firm after the bar exam? In keeping with DS's no-advertisement policy he will not disclose the name of his firm - if that has any bearing on the answer or not, he does not know.
DS has an important obligation in september of 2007 and would like to know if he can delay the start date of work until mid-october of the same year, or possibly later.
Perhaps there are 3Ls that have already crossed this road, or there are alumni readers that could chime in.
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Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers: Three Bold Predictions
For the second straight week the Chicago Bears have a chance to prove their stock under the eye of a national audience. The Bears (7-2) look for the elusive statement win Monday night against host San Francisco (6-2-1).
Chicago is reeling after a four-turnover affair in a 13-6 home loss to the Houston Texans last week. To add insult to injury, the Bears also lost franchise quarterback Jay Cutler due to a concussion. Jason Campbell, who was acquired in the off season on the first day of free agent signing, will get the nod Monday night. Cutler will remain at home in Chicago recuperating.
The 49ers starting quarterback, Alex Smith, also suffered a concussion last week in a tie to the St. Louis Rams, but have since been cleared to play. It is still uncertain whether Smith will start, but he is expected to play.
Without further ado here are my bold predictions for this Monday night clash:
Jason Campbell has big game.
It would be an understatement to say the Bears are in a far better position with Jason Campbell (71st career NFL start) in the backup role compared to the debacle last season when Cutler went down. Given Campbell has a full week of practice under center with the first-string offense under his belt, look for the backup to shine.
One might think with Cutler sitting out, it would present the perfect opportunity to pound the ball with Matt Forte and Michael Bush. Don't count on it.
If playing conditions better suited for a pig wrestling venue didn't make offensive coordinator Mike Tice and company want to run the ball more, why would a backup quarterback?
Throw in the return of rookie WR Alshon Jeffery and Campbell will have another viable option in the passing game.
Prediction: Campbell 19-34 267 yds, 2 Tds, 0 INT.
Frank Gore will run for 100-plus yards.
For the second straight week the Bears defense will have their hands full trying to stop an elite running back, this week in the form of Frank Gore. The Texans' Arian Foster surpassed the century mark last week by rushing for 102 yards on 29 totes. Foster was bottled up in the second half, gaining just 11 yards after intermission, but gashed the Bears defense multiple times in the first half.
It was the second straight game an opposing rusher gained 100-plus against the Bears (Chris Johnson, Titans). Although 80 of Johnson's 141 yards came late in the game against mostly second-string defenders it still counts as a 100-yard game.
Colin Kaepernick could see more action under center for the Niners with Smith returning from being concussed.
Unlike the Bears, San Fran is not afraid to pound the ball, as they lead the NFL in rushing with 170.2 yards per game. Gore paves the way with 753 yards and five scores.
Prediction: Gore -- 27 carries 126 yds, 1 TD.
Bears gut-out the win.
Many thought with the weather and playing at home the Bears should have been favored last week. This week playing with a backup and on the road the advantage should go to the Niners. But unless you have been hiding under a rock this NFL season, you already know very few things have gone as scripted this season. This game will be no different.
Led by Jason Campbell the offense will once again do just enough to compliment the defense and the Bears will remain atop the NFC North standings and the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
Prediction: Bears 20, 49ers 16
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay issued a stinging rebuke to the international community for remaining indifferent to widespread atrocities committed around the world. In a final speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council before leaving her post, Pillay said politics has too often taken precedence over human rights.
Pillay will have served six years as U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights when she steps down on September 1. Throughout her tenure, she has been an outspoken champion of human rights, often risking offending countries by maintaining pressure on governments she deemed culpable of gross, systematic abuse.
She did not soften this approach as she deplored the sad state of human rights around the world in her final speech to the 47-member U.N. Human Rights Council.
"Regrettably, the international community remains unable to consistently react strongly and quickly to crises, including situations of grave human rights violations with high potential for regional overspill," she said.
Pillay visited South Sudan in April-a week after the violence and mass slaughter there reached new heights. She said she was shocked by the targeted ethnic attacks and risk of widespread famine, as well as by the seeming indifference of the leaders on both sides of the conflict to this unfolding tragedy.
She expressed similar feelings of outrage and alarm at the inter-communal tensions and widespread violence in the Central African Republic.
She described the relentless violence in Syria as a tragedy for the Syrian people and a tragic failure for the cause of human rights. She said the bombings, widespread loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure in such places as Aleppo should outrage the conscience of humanity. She deplored the willful refusal by Syria's government and some opposition groups to seek a peaceful solution to end the war.
"External powers continue to fuel this violence through the supply of arms, military and other material assistance, as well as inflows of foreign fighters," she said. "It is shocking that war crimes and crimes against humanity have become commonplace and occur with complete impunity. I am disappointed that the Security Council, with 13 votes in favor and 2 opposed, has been unable to reach agreement on action to ensure accountability for such crimes."
Russia and China have repeatedly vetoed resolutions aimed at referring Syrian officials suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity to the International Criminal Court.
In her speech, Pillay indicated that violations of human rights involve more than just large scale abuses, saying human rights starts and ends with the individual. She poignantly highlighted the abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls by the militant Boko Haram in Nigeria.
She cited the so-called "honor killing" in Pakistan of a 23-year-old pregnant woman by her family as another shocking case of violence against women.
As she prepares to step down as U.N. rights chief, Pillay leaves a full agenda of human rights violations for her successor, including the deteriorating situation in Ukraine. She leaves while the U.N. sets up a field office in South Korea to monitor widespread abuses in North Korea.
She leaves as her office prepares a comprehensive investigation into alleged atrocities committed in the waning days of Sri Lanka's long civil war with the Tamil Tigers, and with Sri Lanka's government vowing once again not to cooperate with the U.N. probe


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Skullhog To Release Split With Regurgitate
SKULLHOG (formerly BILE) have posted the following update:
"Regurgitated Semen Records is waiting for the covers to arrive and shit will finally be released. Expect an aural beating of unmatched brutality. REGURGITATE go for the throat with 3 whirlwind-blasts of bloodpslattered carnage and nihilism while SKULLHOG clobbers and drags themselves through 3 heinous and primitive rituals of blunt object mutilation.
Oh yeah, the equally long awaited SKULLHOG / COFFINS split 7? will see the light of day through No Escape Records in about a month from now, so keep your pants on."
Maryland Deathfest Expands To Three Days
Next year's installment of the annual Maryland Deathfest will take place May 23-25, 2008 at the Sonar in Baltimore, Maryland.
Commented the festival organizers: "You can expect the first day of Maryland Deathfest (Friday, August 23) to begin around 6 p.m. and finish around midnight. The Saturday and Sunday of the fest can expect to start at the same time as previous years in the early afternoon. We expect to confirm approximately 36 bands in total for Maryland Deathfest VI that will span the three days, and once all bands have been announced tickets will go on sale. You will be able to purchase tickets by individual day, three-day pass, and Saturday/Sunday only."
Maryland Deathfest VI confirmed bands so far:
AFGRUND (Sweden)
BEHOLD…THE ARCTOPUS (New York)
COFFINS (Japan)
DEFEATIST (New York)
DERANGED (Sweden)
DISAVOWED (Netherlands)
ENGORGED (Oregon)
FUCK…I'M DEAD (Australia)
GADGET (Sweden)
GHOUL (Creepsylvania)
GRUESOME STUFF RELISH (Spain)
IMPALED (California)
INFECTED MALIGNITY (Japan)
KALIBAS (New York)
KEITZER (Germany)
MONSTROSITY (Florida)
SLEEP TERROR (California)
SQUASH BOWELS (Poland)
SUBLIME CADAVERIC DECOMPOSITION (France)
THE ARSON PROJECT (Sweden)
THE DAY EVERYTHING BECAME NOTHING (Australia)
Coffins Release New MP3 of "Slaughter of Gods"
Razorback Records recording artists Coffins have released a brand new mp3 of the track "Slaughter of Gods" from their upcoming CD, "Mortuary In Darkness". The album is due out in June of this year.


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Eu/fyrom : Skopje Must Solve Name Row for Membership Talks to Start
Despite strong diplomatic efforts by the Slovenian EU Presidency, it remains uncertain whether accession talks with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) could be opened by the end of this year, as the start of talks was directly linked by the EU's leaders to the successful settlement of Skopje's name dispute' with Athens.
"There are some conditions that need to be met which are not completely in the remit of the EU institutions," Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, whose country holds the rotating EU Presidency, said, on 19 June, citing "the issue of the name".
On the strong request of Greece, the final version of the European Council's conclusions, agreed on 20 June, says that further steps by the FYROM in its progress toward EU membership "are possible by the end of this year" if all conditions are met. However, the next part of the paragraph emphasises that "good neighbourly relations, including a negotiated and mutually acceptable solution to the name issue, remain essential".
The dispute over Macedonia's name has been dragging on for almost 16 years. Although some progress has been achieved in the course of talks held under the UN's auspices ahead of the NATO summit in April, no final deal was reached. In consequence, Greece has blocked Macedonia's NATO accession bid and warned that if Skopje does not back down, the same action will be taken with regard to the opening of its EU membership talks. …