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Stock Faults on the LX200 Classic.
These are standard faults found on various sections of the LX200 Classic series telescope systems.
This list is not complete by any means but serves as a starter pack for anybody looking for a problem. It will be added to as time goes on. (For your interest, these are not faults on my own LX200, but data gathered together from the number of return systems I receive for servicing).
All servicing should not be undertaken lightly, and the correct tools are essential for diagnosis. A good Digital Voltmeter and Oscilloscope form part of that toolkit, as well as antistatic precautions.
Symptom:- General checks.
Voltage checks on the mother board. 9volts, or half Vcc across C27 (dependent on supply voltage). This is the centre rail/reference of the motor driver IC's. 2.5volts across C17. This is the mid-rail reference for the analogue amplifiers. Lastly, the output of the 5volt regulator, which should never be below 4.8volts, and does get warm.
Symptom:- Fuse blowing, either externally or the fuse mounted behind the Power Panel.
This is most probably caused by the failure of one of five components, all of which should be replaced to effect a lasting repair. It is the result of component failure of C1 on the Power Panel and/or C8 on the Processor Card (near the 5v regulator) and/or C2 in the hand controller and/or C1 on the DEC/RA motor control board. These are Tantalum Capacitors, normally fawn in colour, and are polarity conscious. Replace with 10uF 35volt working Tantalum or Electrolytic. (Please note that the capacitor in the hand controller has a tendency to burn through the keypad membrane when it goes faulty, rendering the handset useless and unrepairable...see further notes here).
While you have the units stripped down, check the Lithium Battery BAT1, to the rear of the Power Panel. It should be >2.9volts. If not, replace.
Also add additional decoupling, (100nF Layer capacitor), to each of the DEC and RA motor driver chips on pins 2 and 5. Solder the extra component to the underside of the PCB directly to the IC pins.
Another decoupling point, (100nF Layer Capacitor), is the RA motor control board to pins 3 and 12 of IC U2.
The addition of these capacitors cleans up the triggering point of the main PCB timing circuits.
Symptom:- Motor runaway, or not turning at all.
Essentially, the Dec and RA motor units are identical in circuitry apart from the Mag Pulse on the RA unit.
To prove the motor driver chips and circuitry, and the motor mechanism itself, remove U12 on the Processor Board. Make Sure The Drive Clutches Are Released Before Applying Power. Both motors will now run. If not suspect either the large white power resistors for open circuit, (never seen one yet), or U18 for the Dec motor or U17 for the RA motor.
With an oscilloscope, check for RA direction pulses at pins 5 and 6 on J2 of the Processor Board. These should be squarewaves with similar timings for mark/space ratio, 2volt pk/pk. The circuitry near the motor controls these pulses and is linked to the opto couplers and slicer mounted in the gearbox.. This circuitry seems to deteriorate over time, and adjustment of the two resistors on the motor board will restore the original pulse shape. Check the middle connection of the opto emitters for 1.2v DC. Never had a problem with the Mag Pulse, but that can be checked on pin 7 of J2.
With an oscilloscope, check for Dec direction pulses at pins 3 and 13 of U13. These should be the same as the RA drive and are adjusted the same. Again, this deteriorates in the same manner.
The Tantalum capacitor C1 on both the DEC and RA motor control board can add noise into the system if this capacitor is going faulty and should be changed. Another fault this component can induce is intermittent fuse blowing.
Symptom:- No N. E. S. W. operation from the handset. Powers up OK, and GoTo works.
Usually a fault in U12 which will need replacement. These are supplied by various manufacturers, Lucent and Exilinx being the main source. This failure is probably linked to the hot-plugging scenario with the handset.
Symptom:- Dec Motor Runaway. Powers up OK, then DEC motor starts up at full speed.
This fault has occurred a few times now and it's always the same thing. It is associated with the Power Board. The PCB through-via between the top and bottom track leading from Pin 18 of J8 to Pin 3 of J1 goes open circuit. Re-work with a jumper between these two pins, dont attempt to repair the via.
The location of the PCB track-via is between the two mounting lugs of the Keyboard Jack.
Symptom:- Dec Motor Runaway. Powers up OK, GoTo works but slows the DEC Motor.
Again, this fault has occurred a few times. Check the capacitor mod on IC15 pin 11. The lead of the capacitor has always been in contact, intermittently or full, with pin 10 of the same IC, unbalancing the Dec null detector.
Symptom:- RA Motor Runaway. Appears to powers up OK.
Normally a symptom of a faulty U17.
Watch out for the top of R3 on the motherboard touching the heatsink of U17. Intermittent. Motor drives hard then stops only to start again.
Symptom:- Mains PSU 18V Cable Restraint.
The cable restraint on the Mains to 18V switch mode power supply is very rigid and can cause a fracture of the 18V cable insulation. This in turn leaves the + and - cables bare and can touch causing a short to the main PSU. There are no fuses at this point apart from the mains plug and PSU internal input fuse, so catastophic failure could result. No problems have been encountered so far except the identification of the cable insulation.
Symtom:- Dec Runaway or not responding.
A number of instances of an open circuit between Pin 1 of the I/C U2 on the Dec motor control board to pin 1 of the RJ45 connector have been found, thereby not allowing the comparitor pulse chain to be fed to the uP board.
Todate, all these problems have been traced to an open circuit in the DEC RJ45 cable itself. A change of cable cures the problem, but be careful when removing the cable as there are two wires directly attached to the motor. (Normally blue and black). These need to be removed before replacement. Note the colour code when dismantling as these wires are DC connections and therefore control the motor direction.
The main problems encountered with the mechanics of the telescope centre around the mechanical swarf, grease compound, the liberal use of grease and the quality of machining of the main DEC and RA gears.
1. Remove the motors from the telescope. Be careful when removing either motor as there is a compression spring between the motor mounting frame and the worm shaft assembly.
The RA motor is located under the telescope body, removing the 4 screws and 2 Allen bolts will allow the bottom cover to be removed, thereby allowing access the the 2 Allen bolts holding the motor in place. Unplug the motor from the main PCB before removal.
The DEC motor is in the the fork arm containing the clutch and fine DEC adjustment control. (Never to be used with power applied to the scope). Remove the 3 small Allen screws holding the plastic cover plate in place and the DEC clutch knob to allow access to the motor. Remove the RJ45 connector located inside the telescope fork arm. Then remove the motor by unscrewing the 2 Allen bolts holding the motor in place.
2. Remove all grease from the motor worms, especially around the RA motor's magnetic pulse detector and the permanent magnet built into the worm shaft.
3. Remove all grease from the main DEC and RA gears, making sure to clean into the gear teeth.
4. Lightly re-grease with a Molybdenum Disulphide based grease (Castrol MS3 is great for this application if you can get it)
5. Assemble in reverse order. But before doing so, carry out the electrical adjustment above then, (a) relocate the the RA and DEC control PCB's in the vertical plane thereby gaining access to their respective backlash Allen screws. Adjust for 20thou max clearance when in final position. Note:- the DEC adjustment screw has to be replaced for a longer unit complete with a thin bolthead as this adjustment has to be carried out with a spanner....there is no room for an Allen key adjustment here.
6. A drop of Loctite must be applied after adjustment.
(Historical. The above RA adjustment modification was originally proposed by an Italian astronomer, but I can't remember his name. I think the details may be in the MAPUG Archives, not sure. Contact me if you know of the gentleman, then I can credit him for his work).
7. The final part of the process is to run in the gearing. Apply 12 volts to the motor wires, either at their respective plugs or to the motor direct. Allow to run for 2 to 3 hours in each direction by reversing the battery polarity to bed the teeth engagement. Remember to release the clutches.
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Watch the hilarious exchange below, which includes a few priceless seconds of Keegan dancing, and hit the comments with your reactions!
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Cassia Bark has a sweet, spicy and pungent aroma.
Common Name: Cassia (Cinnamon) Bark
Plant Part: Bark
Form: Essential Oil
Family: Lauraceae.
Synonyms: Cinnamomum cassia auct., cassia, Chinese cinnamon
Origin: Native to South East Asia mainly Burma (Myanmar). Long history of commercial cultivation in China, to a lesser extent in Vietnam, Indonesia and India.
Botanical Description: A large tree up to 10-meters (33 ft) high. Has leathery leaves and small inconspicuous yellowish-white flowers which are followed by round drupes.
Method of Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the bark fragments. The oil is a brown mobile liquid. Yield 1.5%.
Aroma Profile: Cassia Bark has a sweet, spicy, fruity top note. The middle note is increasingly spicy, while the dry out note becomes increasing woody.
Major Constituents: aldehyde (75-90%), cinnamyl acetate, methoxy cinnamaldehyde
Common Adulterants: Synthetic cinnamic aldehyde
Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20
Aroma Benefits: warming, energizing, euphoric
Blends Well With: Allspice, cedarwood, geranium, citrus oils, spicy oils, ylang ylang, vanilla
Safety Data: A severe dermal irritant. Cinnamon should be used with care and caution.
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Description: Cassia Bark has a sweet, spicy and pungent aroma.
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I am going to buy a new bicycle for long distances. It will be comfortable, have fenders, at least a light rear rack and relatively low gearing. Optionally, it will have S&S couplers so it can be disassembled and packed into a 26" suitcase. I want it to come in under 20 lb but I am not a weight weenie and want a robust bike that will give good service. Based on experience, CF too fragile for everyday use.
I am of normal size (5' 10", 175 lb, 32" inseam) and so am probably buying off-the-rack. The candidate frames so far are: Co-Motion Nor'Wester, Gunnar Sport, Marinoni Sportivo and Salsa Casseroll but this thread is starting because your advice is needed.
Candidate components would be Shimano XTR drive train with 11/32 cassette except an LX crank with 48/36/26, Ritchey stuff (stem, seatpost, headset, etc.) and Selle An-Atomic LD seat. I am planning on using a set of existing hand-built, 32 hole, DT Swiss R1.1 wheels and using 700 x 25c or 28c tires.
Everything about the above is wide open for change. Obviously, price is not much of a hinderence since I tend to keep things a long time and this bike will probably be the last one I ever buy (for myself).
Advice is welcome on any aspect of this. Can I use my existing Shimano 10 speed compatible rear hub (130mm axle) with the xtr rear drive? Would you recommend brifters or should I stick with down tube shifters? Are there alternative frames I am not considering? What Ritchey stuff is the best (meaning light but robust) or is there a better light-weight component supplier out there? What are must-have braze-ons? What are your must-have features for light touring and 200 mile+ days/nights?
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Four Days of Lovin'!
The Beehive in Boston's South End Hosts Weekend-Long Valentine's Day Celebration
This year fall in love with not one night of Valentine's Day celebrations, but four. The Beehive, located in the South End of Boston, will indulge lovers with "Four Days of Lovin'" - a four-day long event featuring Valentine's Day inspired dishes from Executive Chef Marc Orfaly, signature cocktail specials and live jazz performances from Thursday, February 13th, 2014 through Sunday, February 16th, 2014.
Chef Orfaly's special cupid's day dishes include Pressed Foie Gras, duck confit and artichoke terrine with vermouth soaked mustard seeds, toasted brioche and pickled sun chokes ($15), Seared Maine Scallops, black caviar, crème fraiche potato and celery root salad with mizuna greens ($16), 'Heart & Sole,' broiled lemon sole with ragout of porcini, hearts of palm, fava beans and asparagus finished with mushroom jus ($28), and Australian Rack of Lamb, olive oil and whole grain mustard potatoes with sautéed spinach, and confit lamb shoulder ($38).
Lovers can shake things up with one of The Beehive's Valentine's Day concoctions like the Chocolate-Covered Cherry Martini made with vodka, Dorda Double Chocolate liquor and Cherry Herring ($12), the Willy Wonka made with Jim Beam, Dorda Double Chocolate liquor, Campari and fresh orange juice ($12.50), and finally The Heart Beat featuring Rose water topped with Domain Chandon Brut and garnished with a chocolate strawberry ($12.50). Wine enthusiasts will appreciate The Beehive's extensive wine list featuring exceptional sparkling and reserve wines
Make your plans early for Four Days of Lovin' by calling 617.423.0069.
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Building Independence from the Ground up
The Ed Roberts Campus is a nonprofit corporation formed by seven organizations that share a common history in the Independent Living Movement of People with Disabilities.
The Center for Accessible Technology is a proud partner in the Ed Roberts Campusexternal link (ERC). Seven agencies have joined together to plan and develop a universally designed, transit-oriented campus located at the Ashby BART Station in south Berkeley. The Ed Roberts Campus is the world's foremost disability rights service, advocacy, education, training, and policy center. The ERC opened its doors in November 2010.
Leddy Maytum Stacy, the architectural firm that designed the Ed Roberts Campus, produced a video about the ERC that shows what a beautiful building it is. You can click here to view the ERC Video (opens a new window).
The ERC honors the life and work of Edward V. Roberts, an early leader
in the independent living movement. Ed believed in the strength of collaborative
efforts: He called it "working toward our preferred future".
Our partners in the ERC are:
- Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Programexternal link
- Center for Independent Livingexternal link
- Computer Technologies Programexternal link
- Disability Rights, Education and Defense Fundexternal link
- Through the Looking Glassexternal link
- World Institute on Disabilityexternal link
The Ed Roberts Campus is also the permanent home of the Disability Mural. The Disability Mural is a unique expression of disability, the first community artwork created by people with disabilities. Individual 12" square tiles are painted or collaged to express the artist's experience with disability. The artists are people living with disabilities as well as individuals who do not have a disability but who have experienced disability through family or friends.
The goal of the Mural is to express the range of experiences and emotions of people touched by disability. The Mural has been compared to the Names Project Quilt; however, where the Quilt is a community expression of loss and grief, the Mural is a celebration of the lives and contributions of people with disabilities. The Mural has been displayed in a variety of venues including the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco, Oakland City Hall, the Richmond Arts Center, and the Olive Hyde Gallery in Fremont. Sections of the Mural are on permanent display at the Ed Roberts Campus at the Ashby BART station.
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The nation was left heartbroken after a madman massacred 20 children and six others at a Connecticut elementary school Friday, sending shockwaves across the country and leaving many parents to ponder how they explain this tragedy to their own kids.
Images from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. were splashed across television screens and websites as observers paid close attention to what transpired Friday morning.
Scenes of frightened children crying in the arms of their parents will no doubt be stitched into our collective hearts for years to come—as will the photos of the now faceless victims that have yet to be identified.
Parents are now expected to delicately address the tragedy to their children who may be struggling to understand how someone could turn a gun on innocent children. But many ask: How?
"You want to let them know that they're safe," Dr. Michael Genovese, an attending psychiatrist at Winthrop University and medical director of Long Island Mind and Body in Garden City, tells the Press.
"You want to reassure your kids," he adds, "you don't want to lie to them, you want to be honest with them, but you want to be reassuring to them and you let them know that it's really not likely like something like this would occur to them."
Dr. Deborah Weisbrot, associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, stresses that it's also important for parents to remain calm during their conversation, adding that they should be the ones to address their kids, not a teacher or media outlets.
"The first thing is you really have to present this in a very calm manner and you should be the one to talk with your child about what happened," she says. "Don't depend on friends or teachers or other people to do it. You don't want your kids to hear this on the news, Facebook, or something else, you want to be the one to talk to your child about these events."
Of course, different age groups react differently, continues Genovese. Parents should be honest, he says, but should be wary of revealing too much information.
"Try to give them simple answers that don't delve into potentially more traumatic conversation," he adds.
"You don't want to encourage things that they may not even be thinking of," agrees Weisbrot. "Obviously you have to base this on the age of your child and what you understand what your child can tolerate or not."
Both say it's important to reassure that they're safe, especially for kids who are showing early signs of fear and trepidation about going to school.
"You have to reassure them how unusual this is that safety measures are being taken at every school to prevent this kind of thing from happening to them," adds Weisbrot, "that the police and the people are investigating this to learn from it and to stop it from ever happening."
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A film tie-in edition to 20th Century Fox's film adaptation of the heartwarming international best seller starring Scarlett Johansson and Matt Damon and directed by Oscar-winning director Cameron Crowe. An amazing true story that has inspired the major Hollywood motion picture this Christmas, to be repackaged for release alongside the film.
We Bought a Zoo is about one young family, a broken down zoo, and the wild animals that changed their lives forever. When Ben [played by Damon] and his wife Katherine [played by Johansson] sold their small flat in Primrose Hill, upped sticks with their children, and invested their savings into a dilapidated zoo on the edge of Dartmoor, they were prepared for a challenge and a momentous change in all their lives. With over 200 exotic animals to care for - including an African lion, a wolf pack, a Brazilian tapir, and a jaguar - Ben's hands, and those of his wife, children, and tiny team of keepers, were full.
What they weren't prepared for was Katherine's devastating second brain cancer diagnosis. Ben found himself juggling the daunting responsibilities of managing the park's staff and finances, while holding the bailiffs at bay and caring for his wife.
A moving and entertaining story of courage and a family's attempts to rebuild a zoo, and carry on after Katherine's tragic death.
©2011 Banjamin Mee (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
"Mee writes most movingly about his wife's fatal illness, his children coming to terms with this, his sprightly old mum, and, of course, his 200 wild animals in all their diverse glory." (Daily Mail)
"We Bought a Zoo by Mee is a genuinely heartwarming true story of triumph over devastating events." (The Belfast Telegraph)
"An engaging tale from someone who dared to do something different." (Shortlist)
"Good story, pity about the reader."
I enjoyed the book, but, found that the delivery of the narrator (who had meticulous diction) sometimes was without expression. Some of the sad parts of the story were read in the same tone as some funny incidents. Only occasionally was there a glimmer of humour. Sorry but it spoilt the enjoyment of the book.
"Great story told with British stiff upper lip"
Compelling. Funny. Human.
The heroes win against all the odds in a true life story.
Great 'British' dead pan delivery.
I was touched by the obvious regard the author has for the animals.
Good book. Liked the film too but this is the proper Brit version.
"really funny"
An excellent book which I found myself laughing like I haven't for a long time!
"english journalist buys a zoo"
I really enjoyed this read. it is about a couple when tragedy hits them and the family decide to buy a wild animal park with absolutely no experience previously. it is all about this adventure between family, park, staff and animals. if you have seen the film forget it. This is based up a true story in England.
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Thomas Vitlo | Market Trends
Today, CoreLogic reported that April 2014 national home prices increased by 10.5 percent year over year, and increased by 2.1 percent month over month from March. This marks the 26th consecutive month of year-over-year increases in the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI). Excluding distressed sales, home prices increased 8.3 percent from April 2013 and increased 1.1 percent from the prior month. Including distressed sales, prices were still 14.3 percent below peak levels, and excluding distressed sales, prices were down 10.8 percent from the peak in April 2006.
Including distressed sales, year-over-year home prices were up in the District of Columbia and every state. California led the country with a 15.6-percent price increase from April 2013, followed closely by Nevada with a 14.8-percent increase. Excluding distressed sales, 45 states saw a month-over-month rise in prices, with Michigan (+2.9 percent) and Illinois (+2.9 percent) showing the largest increases and Massachusetts (-0.9 percent) and Montana (-0.6 percent) showing the largest decreases. No state showed a year-over-year home price decrease.
Colorado, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming all reached new highs in home prices in April 2014. Conversely, despite rapid appreciation, Nevada remained at 38.6 percent below its peak in 2006, followed by Florida (-34.5 percent). Figure 1 shows the current, maximum and minimum year-over-year growth rates for the 25 states with the highest year-over-year appreciation. The figure illustrates that some of the states now growing the fastest also fell the farthest in the housing crisis.
In addition to the overall price indices, CoreLogic analyzes four individual home-price tiers. The price tiers tracked by the CoreLogic HPI are calculated relative to the mean national home price and include homes that are priced 75 percent or less below the mean (low price), between 75 and 100 percent of the mean (low-to-middle price), between 100 and 125 percent of the mean (middle-to-moderate price) and greater than 125 percent of the mean (high price).
Figure 2 shows the levels of the four price tiers indexed to January 2011. The two lower-priced tiers have recovered the most from their trough levels (both hit bottom in March 2011), with the low-price tier recovering 35.8 percent from the trough and the low-to-middle tier recovering 30.5 percent from the trough. As of April 2014, the low-price tier increased 17.7 percent year-over-year, with 8.7 percent of that gain happening just in 2014. The two higher-price tiers both bottomed out in February 2012, with the middle-to-moderate price tier recovering 28.5 percent from the trough and the high-price tier recovering 24.6 percent from the trough. The high-price tier fell the least, at 27.6 percent peak-to-trough, and is currently 10.3 percent below its peak. The low-to-middle price tier fared the worst in the housing crisis, falling 37.3 percent peak-to-trough, and now 18.1 percent below peak levels.
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Characterization of Serial Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging in Patients With Malignant Glioma Undergoing Radiotherapy
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Posted on behalf of Nora Ourabah Haddad, FAO, Italy
Dear FSN Participants,
After three weeks of intense discussion and fruitful exchanges, I would like to take the opportunity of the closing of the FSN discussion on "Enabling rural cooperatives and producer organizations to thrive as sustainable business enterprises" and to thank our facilitators John Rouse and Janos Juhasz for their valuable contribution. Indeed, we are very grateful for their accepting to avail their time and long standing experience on cooperatives and producer organizations to ensure the success of this discussion.
We also thank our participants for their insightful inputs and in-depth contributions throughout these last weeks. Our team will compile them and use them to enrich upcoming discussions and debates during fora and events to be held as part of FAO's awareness-raising initiatives related to the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC, 2012) and the World Food Day (16 October 2012) on the theme of agricultural cooperatives. Most importantly, we expect to integrate all these inputs and contributions in the Global Plan of Action being prepared by the Rome-based agencies and the UN interagency coordination for the IYC and Beyond.
We would also like to thank our colleagues from FSN secretariat team, in particular Renata Mirulla, for her precious support to our Team in organizing this successful FSN.
Please feel free to contact us directly at FAO, for any request or information regarding follow-up to this FSN Discussion or information relevant to FAO's initiative on the International Year of Cooperatives (2012) and Beyond. Please send your query directly to me: firstname.lastname@example.com and also to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
We look forward to your continued support in strengthening the role of agricultural cooperatives and producer organizations to reduce poverty and achieve food security in the world.
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Media outlets in Italy slam Israeli security forces for 'failing to apprehend Jews' who vandalized Latrun Monastery. Ayalon: Not the Jewish, Zionist way
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Attila Somfalvi
Cables sent by Israeli ambassadors in Europe to the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem indicate that the recent desecration
of a monastery outside Jerusalem
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NEW YORK, New York, March 31. EVERLAST Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: EVST), manufacturer, marketer and licensor of sporting goods and apparel under the Everlast brand name, today announced the signing of Olympic swimming champion Gary Hall, Jr. as an endorser. Hall is the latest athlete to join the growing ranks of Everlast endorsers, which includes Sugar Ray Leonard, Larry Holmes and Chris Byrd.
Gary Hall, Jr. is a two time Olympian, eight-time Olympic medallist (4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze) and the American record-holder in the 50 meter freestyle. He is currently training in Islamorada, Florida with The Race Club preparing to make his third United States Olympic Swim team in Athens 2004. His performances in the 50 and 100 freestyle put him in a position to win another four medals. Should he do so, that would give him a total of twelve, more than any other American male in any sport in Olympic history. Mark Spitz, with 11, is the current US leader.
It was also announced that the company will be seeking a swimwear licensee for the Everlast brand. As part of the agreement, the potential licensee would receive all of the swimwear endorsement rights from Gary Hall, Jr. as well. According to the company, this is the first time that a major sporting goods company has offered a trademark license that includes one of the most famous swimmers in the world. As a result, the licensee would not only benefit from consumer awareness of the Everlast brand, but would have full endorsement rights from Gary Hall, Jr., as well. This groundbreaking approach to the market will give a swimwear licensee a method to compete with the largest swimwear programs in the US.
George Q Horowitz, chairman and CEO of Everlast Worldwide Inc., said, "Gary Hall is the embodiment of the Everlast championship spirit through his dedication to the pursuit of excellence. Boxing has figured prominently in Gary's success as he uses the sport's training techniques as a primary means of reaching the fitness level required to excel in his chosen sport.
"While broadening consumer awareness of boxing as a fitness activity, our unique strategy will serve to attract a quality swimwear licensee and provide the company with a unique competitive advantage by having one of the sport's superstars as a spokesman."
Gary was introduced this morning as an Everlast spokesman at a special press conference today at Asphalt Green in New York, where he demonstrated a swimming/boxing workout. The event attracted major media coverage, including the T.V. networks and many of the nation's largest print media.
At the event he demonstrated part of his boxing regimen by the pool, swam several underwater lengths followed by sprints. Additionally, he worked with the children from the existing Asphalt Green Waterproofing Program (swim program for inner city kids). Heavyweight contender and fellow Everlast endorser, Jameel McCline (30-3-3), who uses swimming as part of his boxing training, was at the event working out with Gary.
Said, Hall, "Boxing has played an important part in my conditioning and the success I've enjoyed. Everlast has a fine heritage and I am honored to be part of it for the company has outfitted some of the greatest names in sports history."


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Visual Six Sigma: Making Data Analysis Lean
496 pages
December 2009
This book shows you how to leverage dynamic visualization and exploratory data analysis techniques to:
- See the sources of variation in your data
- Search for clues in your data to construct hypotheses about underlying behavior
- Identify key drivers and models
- Shape and build your own real-world Six Sigma experience
Whether you work involves a Six Sigma improvement project, a design project, a data-mining inquiry, or a scientific study, this practical breakthrough guide equips you with the strategies, process, and road map to put Visual Six Sigma to work for your company.
Broaden and deepen your implementation of Visual Six Sigma with the intuitive and easy-to-use tools found in Visual Six Sigma: Making Data Analysis Lean.
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xi
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 3
What Is Visual Six Sigma? 3
Moving beyond Traditional Six Sigma 4
Making Data Analysis Lean 4
Requirements of the Reader 5
CHAPTER 2 Six Sigma and Visual Six Sigma 7
Background: Models, Data, and Variation 7
Six Sigma 10
Variation and Statistics 13
Making Detective Work Easier through Dynamic Visualization 14
Visual Six Sigma: Strategies, Process, Roadmap, and Guidelines 16
Conclusion 21
Notes 21
CHAPTER 3 A First Look at JMP® 23
The Anatomy of JMP 23
Visual Displays and Analyses Featured in the Case Studies 39
Scripts 44
Personalizing JMP 47
Visual Six Sigma Data Analysis Process and Roadmap 47
Techniques Illustrated in the Case Studies 50
Conclusion 50
Notes 50
CHAPTER 4 Reducing Hospital Late Charge Incidents 57
Framing the Problem 58
Collecting Data 59
Uncovering Relationships 62
Uncovering the Hot Xs 90
Identifying Projects 103
Conclusion 103
CHAPTER 5 Transforming Pricing Management in a Chemical Supplier 105
Setting the Scene 106
Framing the Problem: Understanding the Current
State Pricing Process 107
Collecting Baseline Data 112
Uncovering Relationships 121
Modeling Relationships 147
Revising Knowledge 152
Utilizing Knowledge: Sustaining the Benefits 159
Conclusion 162
CHAPTER 6 Improving the Quality of Anodized Parts 165
Setting the Scene 166
Framing the Problem 167
Collecting Data 169
Uncovering Relationships 183
Locating the Team on the VSS Roadmap 196
Modeling Relationships 197
Revising Knowledge 210
Utilizing Knowledge 229
Conclusion 231
Note 232
CHAPTER 7 Informing Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing 233
Setting the Scene 235
Collecting the Data 235
Validating and Scoping the Data 237
Investigating Promotional Activity 263
A Deeper Understanding of Regional Differences 282
Summary 291
Conclusion 292
Additional Details 292
Note 301
CHAPTER 8 Improving a Polymer Manufacturing Process 303
Setting the Scene 305
Framing the Problem 307
Reviewing Historical Data 314
Measurement System Analysis 320
Uncovering Relationships 334
Modeling Relationships 345
Revising Knowledge 366
Utilizing Knowledge 378
Conclusion 388
Note 389
CHAPTER 9 Classification of Cells 391
Setting the Scene 393
Framing the Problem and Collecting the Data: The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Diagnostic Data Set 394
Uncovering Relationships 395
Constructing the Training, Validation, and Test Sets 417
Modeling Relationships: Logistic Model 443
Modeling Relationships: Recursive Partitioning 460
Modeling Relationships: Neural Net Models 467
Comparison of Classification Models 480
Conclusion 483
Notes 484
Index 485
Author Information
Marie A. Gaudard, PhD, is a Partner with the North Haven Group and an Emerita Professor of Statistics at the University of New Hampshire. She has worked extensively as a teacher and consultant in industry, focusing on statistical quality improvement, predictive modeling, and data analysis.
Philip J. Ramsey, PhD, is a Partner with the North Haven Group and a member of the statistics faculty at the University of New Hampshire. He is an industrial statistician with extensive experience in applying statistical methods to products, processes, and research and development programs.
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believe that this is not just a social and political imperative, but also a sound economic underpinning for sustained long term growth," he added.
Singh further said the regional cooperation and integration among countries in Asia and the Pacific can play a critical role in accelerating economic growth, reducing
poverty and economic disparity.
He stressed on the importance of building cross-border infrastructure, eliminating trade and investment barriers, and cooperation including transfer of technology.
"India is a firm believer in the benefits of regional integration and is committed to promoting it. We stand committed to deep engagement with the countries of East and
Southeast Asia," the Prime Minister said.
He pointed out that resurgence of Asia is part of a process where economic power has been shifting to emerging economies in recent years.
At Purchasing Power Parity, he said, emerging economies accounted for 80 per cent of the world growth in 2012, with emerging Asia accounting for a majority of it and China and India accounting for 35 per cent and 10 per cent of world growth respectively.
In 2013 the IMF expects advanced economies to grow at only 1.2 per cent while developing Asia is expected to grow more than five times faster at 7.1 per cent.


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The SXSW premiere of director Bryan Poyser's "Love & Air Sex" has certainly given the romantic comedy the boost it deserves. Teaming up with co-writers David DeGrow Shotwell and Steven Walters to create his third feature film, Poyser takes us on a wild and crazy journey that showcases the unstoppable antics of a group of twenty-somethings to whom anyone can relate.
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The film follows young, brokenhearted Stan as he embarks on a mission to Austin to get back the love of his life Cathy, who has no idea he plans to be there. But with pressures mounting on both of them, the outcome of their relationship may heavily depend on the famed Air Sex World Championships about to take place.
The hilarious trailer takes us through the comedic escapades of the young couple, with each of them wondering what they're doing in both their lives and their relationship, while learning what exactly the term "air sex" means and just how much power love really holds.
"Love & Air Sex" will be available on VOD on February 4, 2014 and will be released theatrically February 7, 2014.


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Krysta M. Svore, Andrew Cross, Alfred V. Aho, Isaac Chuang, and Igor Markov
July 2004
Compilers and computer-aided design tools will be essential for quantum computing. We present a computer-aided design flow that transforms a high-level language program representing a quantum computing algorithm into a technology-specific implementation. We trace the significant steps in this flow and illustrate the transformations to the representation of the quantum program. The focus of this paper is on the languages and transformations needed to represent and optimize a quantum algorithm along the design flow. Our software architecture provides significant benefits to algorithm designers, tool builders, and experimentalists. Of particular interest are the trade-offs in performance and accuracy that can be obtained by weighing different optimization and error-correction procedures at given levels in the design hierarchy.
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Guyana Karate College hosts successful grading exercise
Karate history was made on Sunday last when the Guyana Karate College participated in the biggest ever Dan level examinations held under the watchful eyes of Master Frank Woon-a-Tai and for the first time, under the auspices of the International Karate Daigaku (IKD).
The IKD is the newest worldwide karate organisation based out of Toronto, Ontario, dedicated to the teachings of Masters Funakoshi and Nakayama , and where all aspects of karate is being studied and analyzed including: philosophy, physical education and fitness, self defence, and sport.
Leading the Dan rankings for the GKC were Sensei Jeffrey Wong who obtained a 6th Dan – Rokudan ranking, Dr. Guy Low 5th Dan – Godan ranking, Lavern Jones 5th Dan – Godan ranking, Terrence Nicholas 4th Dan – Yondan ranking, Chetram Mortley 4th Dan – Yondan ranking, Eric Hing 3rd Dan – Sandan ranking, and Roger Peroune 2nd Dan – Nidan ranking.
Additionally, Sensei Wong who is the Senior Instructor and Vice Chairman of the Guyana Karate College was awarded licenses by the International Karate Daigaku as a Judge, Instructor and Examiner.
The International Karate Daigaku (IKD) headed by Karate Master Frank Woon-a-Tai uses a grading system, known as the Kyu/Dan system that was adopted from Judo in 1924. The Kyu system uses a number of coloured belts to represent different standards of mudansha (one without dan) ability, ranging from 10th kyu as the lowest standard of karateka, to 1st kyu, which precedes black belt (the highest colour belt to be gained).
Once black belt is achieved, the karateka becomes a yudansha (one with dan) and begins to progress from shodan (first dan) through numeric levels of dan. To pass a grading, karatekas are required to demonstrate specified kihon techniques, kata and kumite drills.
On Friday last, April 29, the Guyana Karate College held their grading examinations at the Malteenoes Sports Club, Thomas Lands for more than one hundred karatekas all of whom successfully moved up a rank with even 35 students skipping a belt from the GKC's various dojos including the Malteenoes Sports Club, Timehri, Marian Academy and Girl Guides Pavilion.
Leading the successful karatekas graded were Black Belt recipients Jennifer Rameshwar, Mark Wong, Roland Fanfair, Simonica Fanfair and Radesh Mohan, Brown Belt 1st kyu Travis Arjune, Brown Belt 2nd kyu Tyler Orderson, Alyssa Persaud, Sara Hassan, Desmond Fernandes and Michael Hing and Brown Belt 3rd kyu John Mc Grath, Wayne Kendall, Sara Hassan, Mathew Hurry, Alliyah Seeram, Shem Wilkie and Carlos Gonsalves. Receiving Dan rankings was Penny Jaipersaud who is now a 2nd Dan – Nidan
Special mention was made of Timehri, the newest dojo of the GKC whose students performed extremely well with most of their Karatekas skipping a belt.
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Back in the late 1990s (when album sales were robust and a CDs actual release date was more important than its leak date), every Tuesday in November and December was a "Super Tuesday," usually featuring a handful of big-name releases all hitting stores at the same time. Artists competed for gargantuan first-week album sales and spots on "TRL." 10 years ago, November 2 was one of those massive Tuesdays, featuring a handful of big acts putting out new, high-profile records. Foo Fighters dropped There's Nothing Left to Lose (their most successful album and the winner of the Grammy for Best Rock Album in 2000). On the same day, Mariah Carey unleashed Rainbow, lead by the smash hit "Heartbreaker" (a collaboration with Jay-Z). Counting Crows busted out their third release This Desert Life, which picked up some traction when first single "Hanginaround" became something of a graduation anthem for high school seniors. Lil Wayne put out Tha Block is Hot, his watershed solo debut on Cash Money. Elsewhere in hip-hop, Flipmode Squad's Rah Digga released her underrated solo debut Dirty Harriet, while the Roots put out their excellent live album The Roots Come Alive.
But with all those names putting out albums on November 2, 1999, who played live on "TRL" that day? Rage Against the Machine, who performed in Times Square to celebrate the release of their third album The Battle of Los Angeles, their most accomplished, complex and mature album. Lead by the single "Guerrilla Radio," the band balanced the savagery of Tom Morello's guitar assault with the funky low end and Zack De La Rocha's pointed agit-prop rapping. The band broke up soon after but reunited a few years back, though The Battle of Los Angeles was the last original album they put out. But it still holds up, and it's amazing to think that a collective could be so well versed in politics but also know how to move a crowd so well. Check out the excellent video for "Guerrilla Radio."


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"You and your crews were at my house every single day, including Saturdays and Sundays, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. working on the restoration and renovation," Kennedy wrote in his letter. "Always courteous and wary of disturbing me and my family, you arrived on time and asked permission to begin work each day. What began as a 'repair storm damage' project blossomed into a major undertaking that involved significant structural work (pilings, footers, columns, steel headers, and countless other things), which completely transformed my house from a typical expanded cape to something truly visionary."
And while the Kennedys were finding renewed hope and strength in Firriolo's commitment, the contractor was learning that he was still capable of handling a large-scale job.
"I learned that I can still do this," Firriolo said, his eyes gleaming with their signature permanent wink.
"He was a rock," Kennedy said. "He was down under the floor, pouring concrete and installing rebar."
The situation was symbiotic. Thrown together by fate, a family in flux developed a fondness for the contractor who helped them re-establish order, and the contractor, for his part, found that helping his neighbors in need rekindled a confidence that had been on the wane.
Sandy struck at the bitter end of October, and by the time December rolled around, the Kennedys, the Firriolos and many hard-hit people on Harbor Court had rallied around the kinship born of the storm.
"Every year Fred has this Christmas party," Kennedy recalled. "He would dress up in his version of a Santa suit … But this year he spent so much time on our house, his own wasn't done. I said we could have the party here, since this was the only place in the area that could handle anything like that."
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Great drive by Jenson but not a hat-trick - Vettel won last year and 3 wickets in 4 balls do not a hat-trick make!
Sky coverage - as expected... dull anchor man, dismal Damon (who needs his hands tying together) and no better than 2011 BBC coverage. Brundle's having to do a lot more work for his money this year - he seems to be everywhere...
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STANFORD, Calif.Junior end Ben Gardner (23-12-35) and senior nose guard Terrence Stephens (6-5-11) return to a defensive line that looks to offset the loss to three-year starter Matt Masifilo (12-22-24; 8.0 TFL).
Last season, this unit played a key role in Stanford finishing third nationally in rushing defense (84.4), sixth in third down conversion defense (31.0) and 11th in sacks per game (3.00).
In his first season as a starter, Gardner earned second team All-Pac-12 honors after finishing the year with 35 tackles, including 4.5 sacks among his 10.0 tackles-for-loss. Stephens started eight games as a junior, plugging a hole left by the graduation of three-year starter Sione Fua.
"The challenge for Ben is maintain that lunch pale-type mentality," said defensive line coach Randy Hart, who enters his 43rd year of collegiate coaching. "When he's a fighter, scrappy rascal, he's a very good lineman for us.
"He also has a great head on his shoulders. He used to be a linebacker and you can see he was used to running the show from that position. He has great knowledge of the game, the protection we see, the offense and understands what we need to do to get stops."
Hart is also pleased with the progress of Stephens, who returns to hold down the starting nose tackle position.
"To be a good football team, our seniors have to play their best football. The challenge for Terrence is to play the best football he has ever played this year." Junior Josh Mauro and sophomore Henry Anderson are in competition for the second defensive end position opposite Gardner, although both should see significant playing time.
Redshirt freshmen Charlie Hopkins and J.B. Salem will also push for playing time at the end position, while junior David Parry and redshirt freshman Anthony Hayes will provide depth at tackle behind Stephens.
In this installment of "Previewing the Cardinal", defensive line coach Randy Hart breaks down Stanford's personnel up front.


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The Type Eleven has been constructed, after a long pause. For those of you following the progress of the NFA Vehicles "Think Tank" , you know it's been some time since Type Ten was completed. We started in 1986 with Type 1 and Type 2. Type 3 came in 1987. Type 4 was built in 1988. Type 5 and Type 6 date back to 1989. Type 7 was designed in 1992 by my Daughter Mellisa and her friend Patricia, and built the same year. Type 8 is being saved for last*. Type 9, designed by Mellisa, was built in Winter 1994-95. Type Ten has had many Variants, with the current #10 having been built in 2002.
Type Eleven comes along just in time for the 2011 model year, so I suspect there will be some confusion as to whether the "Eleven" refers to the model number or the year it was introduced?
Please search the forums if you wish to see photos of the previous "Human Powered Vehicles" which NFA Vehicles has produced.
Today, I present the NFA Vehicles Type Eleven, in Color Photographs:
This Prototype contains NO Fiberglass, it is all Corrugated Plastic. This saved hundreds of hours of Labor. Some Steel bolts were used (quarter inch with 20 threads per inch, between 3/4 and an inch and a half long).
The Front Box Fairing is twelve inches wide and the Front surface is angled to beat the wind.
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^^ Takara Challenge and Lotus Classique are not all that common (I've seen a lot of old bikes; never heard of either of those), so I was curious. Google Image found one really large example of each, both on the same blog, as it turns out.
You just can't hide from the teh googles, I guess.
BTW, if you've always wanted a Univega, there's one close to me in your size. Let me know if you like me to check it out for you. It's been on the local CL for about 3 months, so he's probably ready for an offer. http://olympic.craigslist.org/bik/4292011898.html


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Grantham Matters Gerrard-Wright, Maj-Gen (1930-2012)
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Maj-Gen Dick Gerrard-Wright (1930-2012)
Maj-Gen Dick Gerrard-Wright was a talented officer and natural leader who dealt with exacting postings in Kenya and Northern Ireland.
Richard Eustace John Gerrard-Wright was born on May 9 1930 at Woolsthorpe-By-Belvoir Rectory, the son of the rector and chaplain to the Duke of Rutland.
He was educated at Christ s Hospital before going to RMA Sandhurst.
Commissioned in 1949, he served with the 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment in the Suez Canal Zone and Germany and then in Malaya during the Communist insurgency.
He was mentioned in despatches.
After The Royal Lincolns were amalgamated with the Northamptonshire Regiment to form the 2nd East (later Royal) Anglian Regiment and, after returning to Sandhurst as an instructor, he served with this battalion in Germany.
In 1963, after passing the Staff College examination, he attended the Indian Defence Services Staff College in south India.
Gerrard-Wright then became brigade major of the 70th (East African) Brigade in Kenya.
He sat in on cabinet meetings chaired by Jomo Kenyatta and played an important part in preparing the brigade for its role as the basis for the newly independent Kenya army.
He was appointed MBE.
In 1966 he moved to Malaysia on being appointed brigade major of 28th (Commonwealth) Brigade.
Gerrard-Wright adopted a pet monkey, called Psmith, whom he promoted lance-corporal.
The creature occasionally lost its temper and one day climbed to the top of a tent, where it vented its rage on the occupants by sprinkling them with talcum powder.
Psmith was immediately reduced to the ranks.
In 1970 Gerrard-Wright took command of the Royal Anglian Regiment.
Two operational tours in Northern Ireland at a time of increasing violence established him as a first-rate battalion commander.
At the end of his tour he was appointed OBE and again mentioned in despatches.
A staff appointment at HQ I (British) Corps in Germany was followed by a return to Northern Ireland in command of 39 Infantry Brigade.
He was advanced to CBE in 1977 and attended the Canadian National Defence College, Ontario.
In 1979 Gerrard-Wright returned to HQ 1 (British) Corps as Chief of Staff.
He was promoted major-general the following year upon becoming GOC Eastern District.
After a spell at the MoD as Director TA and Cadets, in 1985 he was appointed CB on retiring from the Army.
Kampfgruppe Schlomer Normandy 1944 | World War II Spearhead
The recent Allied offensive had slowed in pace.
As a result the divisional commander of 3rd Panzer Grenadier Division ordered elements forward in an effort to further disrupt the Britsh in his sector.
Commanded by Hans Schlomer, the Kampfgruppe s major combat elements included two Panzer Grenadier battalions at near full strength and a third at reduced strength. All battalions being drawn from the 8th Panzer Grenadier Regiment. Other combat elements included a company of Stug III assault guns from the division s Panzer battalion and a company of Jagdpanzer IVs from the divisional anti-tank company.
Additional formations included specialist AA and artillery elements.
The general area of operations can be seen below, viewed from the south. British forces are approaching from the left centre. In 8th Panzer Grenadier Regiment s sector one battalion is positioned forward and is visible in the middle centre and along the ridge running west to east.
Be sure to click on each image for a more detailed view.
The German commander s staff completed a hasty assessment of the situation which would form the basis of the operation.
The British were believed to be advancing in reinforced brigade strength and expected to deploy additional armoured support.
A number of hills and converging roads suggested the focus of the British advance would be against the centre and right.
The advanced 1st Panzer Grenadier Battalion, comprising a particularly well core of veterans, was to hold a small village and wooded hill each in company strength. A handful of anti-tank guns would bolster the defence. A reserve company held high ground to the battalions rear and acted as a battalion reserve and protection of the otherwise exposed left flank.
The entire battalion s position would form a forward defensive bastion for the kampfgruppe.
As such observers for the division s 105mm artillery battalion and attached werfers supported the battalion.
To the right the 2nd Panzer Grenadier Battalion would advance on foot to pin the expected advancing British battalions frontally. The support allocated to this battalion was minimal with indirect fire weapons being limited to the battalion s own 120mm mortars. Below, the area over which 2nd Battalion would advance over.
The battalion would be slowed by a river running across its axis of advance.
Finally, the understrength 3rd Panzer Grenadier Battalion would conduct a deep flank march to fall on the British left flank.
This battalion would be reinforced with Stug and Jagdpanzers as well as additional mobile flak.
Due to the location of the British forces this battalion was forced to enter the operational area from the north-east rather than due east, as originally planned.
Below, another view of the 3rd Panzer Grenadier Battalion showing the deployment of Stugs and Jadgpanzers as well as supporting flak weapons.
As the German 3rd Panzer Grenadier Battalion entered the area of operations the British second battalion continued forward towards the German centre.
Reinforced with a number of Vickers HMG s, Churchill tanks and 17pdr anti-tank guns the British centre was strong.
However, the battalion came under an extremely effective werfer strike which meant that a number of platoons went to ground just as the advancing 2nd Panzer Grenadier Battalion engaged them in what was to become a prolonged fire-fight.
Below, several elements are suppressed by the werfers.
Concurrently the 3rd Panzer Battalion attack was developing. The closed terrain however caused issues for both forces. The German armour was unable to concentrate while the British Churchills were forced to retire rather than risk advancing through a narrow gap between a village and wood.
The result was that while German Panzer Grenadiers suffered heavy casualties due to artillery fire the battalion attacks slowly gained ground on the British 3rd battalion on the high ground to their front.
Below, the German 2nd and 3rd Panzer Grenadier Battalions can be advancing on the exposed British centre and left.
On the extreme left a village can be seen.
This formed the right flank of the 1st Panzer Grenadier Battalion.
With the converging German attacks the British battalion zones became mixed. As a result some support stands were unable to deploy effectively. However, after a squadron of Churchill tanks were withdrawn supporting 17pdrs were able to operate more effectively.
Below, British 17pdrs and Churchill tanks.
Meanwhile a prolonged engagement had taken on the German left flank where the veteran 1st Panzer Grenadier Battalion had been attacked by a reinforced British battalion.
Initially the British attack had fallen on a single German company deployed on a wooded hill.
As the battle progressed additional German platoons were moved forward to counter a British flanking movement and then later to press a counter-attack.
Above, the British attack has failed and surviving British platoons have fallen back just prior to the German counter-attack.
German 105mm artillery was critical to breaking up the attacks.
With the British attacks stalled across the Brigade sector and casualties rising alarmingly the British commander had little choice but to order a withdrawal.
The 3rd Panzer Grenadier Division had achieved it s objective.
Now consideration was given to follow-on attacks
The above scenario was developed using the Spearhead Scenario Generation System.
The scenario was an Advance to Contact scenario where both British and German players used their defend lists.
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