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16-Bit Single-Supply Buffered Voltage Output Digital-to Analog Conversion with Less Than ±1 LSB Integral and Differential Nonlinearity
Evaluation Hardware $65.00
Design Resources
Design & Integration Files
- Schematic
- Bill of Materials
- Gerber Files
- Allegro Files
- Assembly Drawing
Evaluation Hardware
- EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ ($65.00) 16-Bit Single-Supply Buffered Voltage Output Digital-to Analog Conversion with Less Than ±1 LSB Integral and Differential Nonlinearity
- EVAL-SDP-CB1Z ($99.00) Eval Control Board
Device Drivers
- Software such as C code and/or FPGA code, used to communicate with component's digital interface.
- AD5541A - No-OS Driver for Renesas Microcontroller Platforms
- AD5541A - No-OS Driver for Microchip Microcontroller Platforms
- AD5446 IIO DAC Linux Driver
- AD5791 IIO DAC Linux Driver
Features & Benefits
- 16-Bit Precision DAC
- Low power (<25mW)
- Single supply
- Less than +/-1LSB INL and DNL
The circuit in Figure 1 is a complete single-supply,16-bit buffered voltage output DAC that maintains ±1 LSB integral and differential nonlinearity by utilizing a CMOS DAC followed by an innovative amplifier that has no crossover distortion.
The circuit eliminates the crossover nonlinearity associated with most rail-to-rail op amps that can be as high as 4 or 5 LSBs for a 16-bit system.
This industry-leading solution is ideal for industrial process control and instrumentation applications where a compact, single-supply, low cost, and highly linear 16-bit buffered voltage source is required.
Total power dissipation for the three active devices is less than 25 mW typical when operating on a single 6 V supply.
Figure 1. ±1 LSB Linear 16-Bit Buffered Voltage Output DAC (Simplified Schematic, All Connections and Decoupling Not Shown)
The DAC is the AD5541A 16-bit, serial input, voltage output segmented R/2R CMOS DAC. The output voltage of the DAC is dependent on the reference voltage, as shown in the following equation:
This gives a VOUT of 2.5 V at mid-scale, and 5 V at full-scale.
The LSB size is 5 V/65,536 = 76.3 µV
One LSB at 16 bits is also 0.0015% of full-scale or 15 ppm FS.
The ADR4550 voltage reference provides a high precision, low noise (2.8 µV p-p, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz) and stable reference to the DAC. The ADR4550 uses an innovative core topology to achieve high accuracy while offering industry-leading temperature stability and noise performance. The low output voltage temperature coefficient (2 ppm/°C maximum) and low long-term output voltage drift of the device also improve system accuracy over time and temperature variations.
The initial room temperature accuracy of the ADR4550B is ±0.02% maximum, which is approximately 14 LSBs at 16 bits. This initial error can be removed with a system calibration. The voltage reference drives the REF pin of the DAC as well as provides power to the DAC and the output buffer. As a result, it must supply up to 3.9 mA of load current. The ADR4550 can drive up to 10 mA with 25 ppm/mA load current regulation.
The ADR4550 reference should be placed as close to the REF pin of the DAC as possible to minimize the length of the output traces, and therefore, the error introduced by the voltage drop. Current flowing through a PCB trace produces an IR voltage drop, and with longer traces, this voltage drop can be several millivolts or more, introducing a considerable error. A 1 inch long, 0.005 inch wide trace of 1oz copper has a resistance of approximately 100 mΩ at room temperature. With a load current of 10 mA, this can introduce a 1 mV error.
The ADA4500-2 is selected as the output buffer. This device is a high precision amplifier with maximum offset voltage of 120 μV, offset drift of less than 5.5 μV/°C, 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz noise of 2 μV p-p, and maximum input bias current of 2 pA. Its key feature of rail-to-rail input and output swing with zero crossover distortion makes it a suitable candidate as a DAC buffer.
A typical rail-to-rail input amplifier uses two differential pairs to achieve rail-to-rail input swing (see Tutorial MT-035). One differential pair is active at the higher range of the input common-mode voltage, and the other pair is active at the lower end. This classic dual differential pair topology introduces crossover distortion during the handoff of one differential pair to the other. The change in offset voltage causes nonlinearity when the amplifier is used as a DAC buffer. The ADA4500-2 uses an integrated charge pump in its input structure to achieve rail-to-rail input swing without the need for a second differential pair. Therefore, it does not exhibit crossover distortion. Using a zero crossover distortion amplifier in this single supply system provides wide dynamic output range while maintaining linearity over the input common mode/input digital code range. Details of the operation of the ADA4500-2 can be found on the ADA4500-2 data sheet.
The output impedance of the DAC is constant (typically 6.25 kΩ) and code-independent. However, the output buffer should have a high input impedance (low input bias current) to minimize errors. The ADA4500-2 is a suitable candidate with high input impedance and 2 pA maximum of input bias current at room temperature, and 190 pA maximum of input bias current over temperature. This results in 1.2 μV of worst-case error due to input bias current, which is much less than 1 LSB.
The AD5541A is available 10-lead MSOP or 10-lead LFCSP. The ADR4550 is available in 8-lead SOIC, and the ADA4500-2 is available in 8-lead MSOP or 8-lead LFCSP.
Measured results show that the combination of the AD5541A, ADR4550 and ADA4500-2 is an excellent solution for high accuracy, low noise performance applications. The ADA4500-2 maintains the linearity of the DAC with no crossover distortion.
INL error is the deviation in LSB of the actual DAC transfer function from an idealized transfer function. DNL error is the difference between an actual step size and the ideal value of 1 LSB. This system solution provides a 16-bit resolution with ±1 LSB DNL and INL. Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the DNL and INL performance of the circuit.
Figure 2. Differential Non Linearity (DNL)
Note that the DNL and INL measurements exclude the 200 codes (approximately 15 mV) from either end of the range. This is because the rail-to-rail output stage becomes nonlinear over this region as described in Tutorial MT-035.
Figure 4 shows the nonlinearity introduced by using an op amp with a traditional rail-to-rail input stage. Note that the peak error of about 4 LSBs occurs when the common-mode voltage is about 1.7 V away from the +5 V supply rail.
Board Layout Considerations
It is important to carefully consider the power supply and ground return layout on the board. The printed circuit board should have separate analog and digital sections. If the circuit is used in a system where multiple devices require an analog ground to digital ground connection, make the connection at only one point. Power supplies to all components should be bypassed with at least 0.1uF capacitors. These bypass capacitors should be as physically close as possible to the device, with the capacitor ideally right up against the device. The 0.1uF capacitor should be chosen to have low effective series resistance (ESR) and low effective series inductance (ESL), such as ceramic capacitors. This 0.1μF capacitor provides a low impedance path to ground for transient currents. The power supply line should also have as large a trace as possible to provide a low impedance supply path. Proper layout, grounding, and decoupling techniques should be used to achieve optimum performance (see Tutorial MT-031, Grounding Data Converters and Solving the Mystery of AGND and DGND and Tutorial MT-101, Decoupling Techniques).
The ADR425, ADR435 and ADR445 are suitable candidates to provide the 5 V reference. They feature high accuracy, low noise and accept input voltages up to 18 V.
For bipolar output swing, use the AD5512A/ AD5542A. These are single, 12-/16-bit, unbuffered voltage output digital-to-analog converters (DAC) that allow bipolar mode operation.
Another solution to avoid crossover distortion at the expense of a reduced output range would be to use a lower reference voltage, for example the 2.5 V ADR4525, with the same supply voltage (5 V). This ensures that the crossover point of a typical rail-to-rail input amplifier (with dual differential pair topology) is out of the input digital code range.
Circuit Notes CN-0181 and CN-0169 also show other alternatives for digital-to-analog conversion using the AD5541A.
Equipment Needed
- PC with a USB port and Windows XP or Windows Vista (32-bit), or Windows 7 (32-bit)
- EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ circuit evaluation board
- EVAL-SDP-CB1Z evaluation board
- CN-0348 evaluation software
- Power supply: 6 V to 18 V, or 6 V wall wart.
- Agilent 3458A Multimeter or equivalent.
- A GPIB-to-USB cable (only required for capturing analog data from the DAC and transferring it to the PC).
Getting Started
Load the evaluation software by placing the CN0348 Evaluation Software disc in the CD drive of the PC. Using My Computer, locate the drive that contains the evaluation software disc.
See Figure 5 shows the functional block diagram of the test setup.
Connect the 120-pin connector on the EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ circuit board to the connector marked CON A on the EVAL-SDP-CB1Z evaluation (SDP) board. Use nylon hardware to secure the two boards firmly, using the holes provided at the ends of the 120-pin connectors.
With power to the supply off, connect a +6 V (up to +18 V) power supply to the pins marked V+ and AGND on the board (J1). Connect the USB cable supplied with the SDP board to the USB port on the PC. Do not connect the USB cable to the mini USB connector on the SDP board at this time.
Apply power to the V+ supply connected to EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ circuit board. Connect the USB cable from the PC to the USB mini-connector on the SDP board and launch the evaluation software. The software can communicate to the SDP board if the Analog Devices System Development Platform driver is listed in the Device Manager.
After USB communications are established, the SDP board can be used to send, receive, and capture serial data from the EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ board.
Figure 6 is a photo of the EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ evaluation board.
Information and details regarding test setup and how to use the evaluation software for data capture can be found in the CN-0348 Software User Guide.
Information regarding the SDP board can be found in the SDP User Guide.
Figure 6. EVAL-CN0348-SDPZ Evaluation Board
Product |
Description |
Available Product
AD5541A | 2.7 V to 5.5 V, Serial-Input, Voltage-Output, 16-/12-Bit nanoDAC in 8-lead 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP |
ADR4550 | Ultra-Low-Noise, High-Accuracy 5.0V Voltage Reference |
ADA4500-2 | 10MHz, 14.5nV/√ Hz, RRIO, Zero Input Crossover Distortion Dual Op Amp |


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Petronas sees LNG exports from $11-bln Canadian facility by 2018
KUALA LUMPUR Dec 10 (Reuters) - Malaysian state oil firm Petronas expects to begin exports by 2018 from an $11-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility it plans to build in Canada with Progress Energy Resources Corp, to meet demand from long-term customers in Asia.
The LNG export facility, to be built on Canada's West Coast, will receive a final investment decision in late 2014, both companies said on Monday, after Petronas won regulatory approval last week for its $5.3-billion bid for Toronto-listed Progress.
"Petronas' well-established and extensive network of LNG customers will add value to Canada's natural gas resources and provide a strategic alternative to the traditional North American natural gas market," the companies said.
The companies will also continue the upstream development of natural gas production in the Montney region, and install a pipeline to carry natural gas from production fields to the new LNG facility.
"These components will create thousands of well-paid jobs during construction of the facility and pipeline, as well as permanent, ongoing operating jobs throughout our LNG business, from the Montney region to the West Coast," Shamsul Azhar Abbas, President and Chief Executive of Petronas, said in the statement.
Canada approved the acquisition of Progress along with a bid by China's CNOOC Ltd for energy company Nexen Inc .
"The acquisition will enable Petronas to secure long-term strategic gas resources and leverage on Progress' extensive experience in unconventional resource development," the statement said. ($1=0.9887 Canadian dollars) (Reporting By Al-Zaquan Amer Hamzah; Editing by Niluksi Koswanage and Clarence Fernandez)
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HOW DARE THEY ASSOCIATE CHEAP, SHOWY TACK WITH JESSICA SIMPSON'S NAME?: That's, like, so her job. Jessica S is suing some woebegotten company Inspired Silver for using her "likeness" without her permission to sell costume jewellery. We would have thought they'd have been able to leap clear of the allegations simply by saying "That's not Jessica Simpson, just one of the seventy thousand other blonde, push-up bra wearing caterwailers. In fact, we thought it was Paris Hilton." Unfortunately, they also used her name so the case might stick, although if Jessy is really worried about cheap, clunky rubbish being flogged using her likeness and name, shouldn't she take Ashlee to one side and have a word?
The court documents are pretty amusing as it's hard to believe that a so-so cable channel and largely forgotten album has given her the balls to swear this in a legal document:
"Jessica Simpson is one of the most popular entertainers and most recognised people in the world today... Ms Simpson has risen to international stardom as a recording artist and television personality. She and her husband, Nick Lachey, are one of the world's most recognizable couples...
Seriously, we wouldn't recognise Nick Lachey if he tried to wash our windshield. When he goes out alone, he has to wear a tshirt with the words "NICK LACHEY... husband of Jessica Simpson [Correct as at 1/1/05]" otherwise even he doesn't know who he is. But it gets better...
As a young married couple, Ms Simpson and Mr Lachey have become cultural icons as "America's Sweethearts"
Now, unless I missed something during the election, since when did this happen? America's Dimwits, perhaps, but sweethearts?
Ms Simpson has been one of the most popular recording artists of the past five years. Her first major record label releases, Sweet Kisses (1999(, Irresistible (2001) and In Your Skin (2003 and re-released 2004) appeared on Billboard's Album Chart, with 'In Your Skin' achieving a ranking of #2
So, somehow, she's managed to be "one of the most popular recording artists of the past five years" despite only recording three albums in that time, one stiffing totally and only getting a second run out off the back of a grimy reality telly programme where she sold her wedding to Viacom, and hasn't ever had a number one album?
She has also posted a total of 10 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart
... or a number single?
In addition, Ms Simpson recently released her first Christmas album. This CD is being offered exclusively at the approximately 5,800 7-Eleven retail stores...
That there are a lot of them doesn't make it any less awful that it's 7-Eleven - good god, even James Taylor, a man who sometimes needs ID to get through his own front door managed to snag doing that gig for Hallmark. The 7-11 Christmas album is like Danni Minogue doing a CD for Mace and Wavy Line.
There's then some stuff about all the TV programmes she's been on - guest on Oprah, guest on Letterman, yadda yadda, and then She was recently voted #1 in the Vh1/Maxim magazine 'Hot 100 list', which represents a ranking not only of beauty and sex appeal but also of popularity
Yes, amongst the one-handed readers of Maxim.
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That's purple faced rage, that is.
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Monday, June 18, 2007
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this crazy mural of a potato-head man filling a toilet with fries is from a wild go-kart and 'native american' themed miniature golf course in collegeville,pa. also has a giant ice cream cone, giant dinosaurs, junked cars, crap everywhere. my digital camera bit the dust while I was shooting this stuff, so most of these are cel phone photos.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Scientists from NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, the University of Alaska and the Alaska Ocean Observing System are teaming up this summer and early fall to use new unmanned tools to study how melting glaciers in Alaska's Prince William Sound may be intensifying ocean acidification in the sound and on the Gulf of Alaska continental shelf.
The term "ocean acidification" describes the process of ocean water becoming more acidic as a result of absorbing nearly a third of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from human sources. This change in ocean chemistry is making it difficult for marine organisms such as shellfish and corals to build and maintain shells and skeletons.
"The glacial melt water entering the sound has low concentrations of carbonate ion, which marine organisms need to build shells and skeletons," said Jeremy Mathis, an oceanographer at NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. "When increasing amounts of this freshwater enter the sound, it makes surface water less hospitable for animals that build shells."
Slocum glider The Slocum glider tracks ocean data down to 200 meters to help scientists understand the downstream effects of melting glaciers and how this may intensify ocean acidification. (Ben Allsup, Teledyne Webb Research) Freshwater from glaciers is also low in carbon dioxide relative to marine waters. But when these waters enter the marine environment they quickly absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to reach equilibrium, and this, in turn, contributes to increased acidity of the surface waters.
Slocum glider
While scientists noted that Prince William Sound has had conditions conducive to ocean acidification for several decades, sparse sampling hindered their understanding of glacial runoff and other processes that are affecting the ecosystem. Now new autonomous gliders, adapted by PMEL scientists, allow researchers to survey large areas of the ocean for months at a time.
"Ships are incredibly expensive to operate so we may only get one or two chances a year to make an observation in a certain area," Mathis said. "But with these new autonomous gliders, we can make thousands of measurements over several months."
Earlier this spring, scientists launched two Carbon Wave Gliders and a Slocum underwater glider into the Gulf of Alaska to collect data for five months.
The Carbon Wave Gliders, which look and act like remotely-controlled surfboards, ride at the surface of the ocean, collecting data on water temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide in water and air. PMEL engineers worked with Liquid Robotics, the company that developed the Carbon Wave Glider, to add new data sensors to this glider. Scientists and engineers at PMEL pilot the gliders that are propelled by wave energy. Solar batteries power the sensors, which transmit real time data via satellite to the pilots.
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"Understanding these unique processes will help us determine which species are at risk, not just in Prince William Sound, but up and down the coast of the Gulf of Alaska," said Mathis. "This information can help Alaskan communities better prepare for and adapt to ecosystem changes that may affect important fisheries."
More information on ocean acidification can be found online.
More information on the Carbon Wave Glider is also online.
For more information, please contact Monica Allen, director of public affairs for NOAA Research at 301-734-1123 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
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World War III rages and a Soviet-led army has launched a surprise attack on the USA. Command your troops into fast-paced battles fought on a fully destructible battlefield. Strategy meets intense action in this epic clash of Super Powers!
Removes verbal blasphemy. This mod was made from a World In Conflict + Soviet Assault installation. Ought to work fine without the addon but I just do not know. Also I do not know how well it will work for everyone and there might be places where the subtitles/lips do not sync with the audio. Just place the sdf into the installed game folder, if there are other custom sdf's make the 70 larger than them (80 or whatever) so that it overrides everything. Or not mayby depending on the other mods... all up to you.
Please report crc errors. My line is rather unstable at the best of times and this is a rather large file for it to upload.
If you gave a description of what this mod did that would be helpful
Thanks! I don't particularly mind the swearing and stuff but it is really good that you took the time to do this! I tried it out for the campaign and it works fine! [though I don't have the Soviet Assault campaign missions]
Why are you doing this to good games? you have just done this to Company of Heroes and now you are doing it to World in Conflict? Are you the type of person that is easily offended by Video games and feels that they "are a bad influence on the youth"? I am actually offended that you would deface art in this way. I hope enough people realize what you are doing is wrong. The designers created the game to played as such, it would not be a military game without swearing.
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Pirates clash over oil tanker
Rival gang arrives as ransom is paid
NAIROBI, Kenya – A shootout between rival Somali pirate gangs over their biggest ransom ever threatened to turn an oil supertanker and the 28 hostages aboard into a massive fireball until bandits begged the anti-piracy force for help, a negotiator said Monday.
A group of pirates showed up in two speedboats just before a $5.5 million ransom was to be dropped by parachute onto the Maran Centaurus, according to a Somali businessman responsible for the negotiations.
The crude oil onboard, estimated to be worth some $150 million at the time it was hijacked, is so flammable that smoking is forbidden on deck. Two helicopters chased away the attackers seeking a cut of the ransom after the pirates onboard called frantically for help.
The standoff began Sunday, nearly two months after the supertanker was seized on Nov. 29 about 800 miles off the Somali coast. Cmdr. John Harbour, the spokesman for the European Union Naval Force, said the arrival of the rival pirate gang prompted the pirates onboard the tanker to call for assistance from the anti-piracy force. He could not say whether assistance was provided. The Somali middleman said two helicopters from a nearby warship intervened in Sunday's dispute, hovering over the attacking skiffs. Just the powerful draft beating down from their rotors was enough to frighten off the attackers, he said, and the gunships did not fire.
After the helicopters chased away the attackers, two planes arrived and the huge bundle of cash was pushed out the back of one with a parachute attached.
The pirates left the ship Monday morning, Harbour and the middleman said.
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The smooth sounds of nationally-acclaimed music artists. The region's best wines. A gorgeous historic mansion and a long and lazy Susquehanna River as scenic backdrops. Sounds enticing, doesn't it? Pack your favorite lawn chairs or blankets and join us at the annual Dauphin County Music and Wine Festival at Fort Hunter Park for a spectacular lineup featuring Otis Taylor, Anthony "Big A" Sherrod, Jimmy Pritchard Band and Boogie Wonderland.
And because one day of great music and atmosphere isn't quite enough, this festival runs both Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14. It's a great excuse to build in a weekend getaway and sneak in some other attractions in the Hershey Harrisburg Region.
You'll get to sample the region's top wineries at the event, but heading out to a winery property is a worthwhile trip to couple with your festival weekend. Click Here to learn more about the wineries of Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country. Many are open for daytime hours on the weekend, so fill out your weekend with an overnight stay and a lunchtime trip to a winery or two before enjoying sips and sounds at the Music & Wine Festival 3pm - 9pm Saturday and Sunday.
Dauphin County Parks and Recreation sponsors a wide variety of programming all year long. Can't make it to the Music & Wine Festival? The Jazz and Wine Festival in September is a great way to sign off to the summer season! A complete list of DCPR events can be found Here.


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by Alex Scarrow
Liam O'Connor, Maddy Carter, and Sal Vikram all should have died. But instead, they have been given a second chance-to work for an agency that no one knows exists. The TimeRiders' mission: to prevent time travel from destroying history-and the future. . . . When Maddy mistakenly opens a time window where and when she shouldn't, Liam is marooned sixty-five million years in the past, in the hunting ground of a deadly, and until now undiscovered, species of prehistoric predator. Can Liam make contact with Maddy and Sal before he's hunted down by dinosaurs, and without changing history so much that the world is overtaken by a terrifying new reality?
this book is the secon in the Time Riders series.
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Just because Piper's birthday is on Valentine's Day does not mean she's a romantic. In fact, after watching her father and then her stepfather leave, she's pretty sure she doesn't believe in love at all. Then her friends concoct a plan to find them all Valentine's dates, and somehow Piper finds herself with the most popular guy in school. But true love never follows a plan, and a string of heartfelt gifts from a secret admirer has Piper wondering if she might be with the wrong guy.
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Q. My fiancé has a Barclays premier account, for which we pay £20/£25 a month. It includes cover for various things, including boilers and parts. On 22 November we had a problem with our boiler and called Barclays, which sent out an engineer from another company. They temporarily fixed it, but had to order parts for a permanent repair. On 5 December the boiler failed completely and I came home to hot water and steam leaking out and bizarre noises. We rang the contractors, who said it was because of the parts we needed. But we are in sub-zero temperatures and have spent a fortune on electric heaters. The contractors say the parts were placed on order again as the previous batch were wrongly ordered. They have promised to come back, but by then it will be five and a half weeks weeks since we had proper heat and hot water at home. LH, London.
A. Barclays admits it let you down. "Barclays strives to provide excellent customer service, however in this case we have fallen short of those high standards," says a spokesman for the bank. "While the exceptional weather conditions, public holidays, and difficulties obtaining parts from businesses closed over the holiday period have all hampered attempts to help the customer, the simple fact is that it has taken too long in this instance. We have apologised to the customer, as has the contractor. This customer has received an entirely new boiler worth £1,700, and accepted an offer to pay both the extra costs of heating over the period, and received £1,000 as a gesture of goodwill."
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26 July 2012
Compact Holborn - Guest Post - Marcia
The Compact Holborn has 15mm rings, in comparison with 23mm in most personal Filofax. It has a nice, slim profile. The brown is a nice chocolate color; there is some shadowing in the photos.
Inside front has six slots for credit cards
Standard business cards don't fit
There is a deep pocket that opens from the left
There is one that opens from the right.
The right-opening pocket is harder to access, but one is less likely to lose things out of it. Inside the pockets is fabric, but note the rest of the interior is leather, which will wear better especially under the rings.
I use three top tabs (lists, diary, plans), with lined sheets in the first and last sections. In the diary section I have a fold-in yearly overview with this diary.
Shipping from Filofax France adds to the cost, but this is the format that works for me. The compact holds everything I need as I have a separate work planner that stays on my desk.
The back has the same left- and right-opening pockets as the front and nothing else. You can see the smooth leather between them
Note that there is no zipped pocket as in the personal Holborn. The pen loop is elasticated on the side showing in the photo and you note is sewed to the outside of the planner edge so it doesn't interfere with the pages-though I don't have side tabs. A Sigma Micron fits nicely in the loop, which was tight the first couple of times I used it but is fine now. A Lamy Safari could be forced in but would be a struggle. (And not healthy for the pen loop.)
Ummm. . .boring, but this is the back so the tour is complete.
Thank you Marcia the Compact Holborn is available from Filofax UK
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I really like the Holborn but I bought the compact recently and it had a little of the surface missing where the clasp meets on the back ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/77558175@N04/ ). It had something similar on one of the corners.
When I returned it I was told it was a characteristic of the style and they were nearly all like that.
You might all think that it is nothing but I thought it might be a weakness and it might get worse over time so I still don't have a compact and am out of pocket on the postage.
I have been a bit put off mail order now and as that is where the better prices are I may have cured my filofax buying addiction!RepliesHi Sydney! No missing spots on mine and it is wearing really well. My binders get banged up a lot as they are tossed in a big bag with all sorts of things. I live in Nebraska, in the middle of the U.S., and mail order is the only way I ever get any planner stuff at all as there isn't even a nice stationery store within several hundred miles of here. Part of why I love Philofaxy is looks at other binders I will never see in person.
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Saffy, it is an older Filofax called a Tejus. From photos of the Luxe I would say it is a similar pattern on the leather to that. It really is not shorter than the Holborn, just a quirk of the photo angle.
DeleteP.S. Realized I should say that I am Marcia, replying to you all with my screen name only might be confusing as that is mstraat.
I used this model for a time and although very lovely I thought that my Guildford Pocket was a better option for my bag. I was worried about the security of the full length pockets on the Holborn but I needn't have. The pockets are quite secure and if you want to put some notes in it, the pen loop on the right side makes that pocket as secure as a zip for papers. The rings are small and if you only need a month to a page and some references and writing sheets it seems fine. I agree though about the colour choices. My only real problem was that it didn't have a fastener. Why they designed it that way I don't know, but it's very annoying in your handbag because things wiggle into the pages. I think it might be better suited to a pocket than a bag.
ReplyDeletep.s. I'm waiting on the new slimlines from Filofax (along with everyone else I imagine!) since I'm pretty much committed to the extra A5 writing space you get.
Can anyone help with a link to purchase a Rapesco style A5 punch? I'm afraid Filofax's approach to punches is one of the great disappointments.RepliesI'm not sure if they have an A5 punch, but I emailed their customer service from their website to locate one for personal size and their service was outstanding. I am in the U.S. so they really went out of their way helping me.
DeleteAmanda, The Rapesco 6PP punch doesnt do A5. Check Amazon and read the negative reviews from lots of people who thought it did. Steve has done a post on PUNCHES in the FAQ tab. I bought the Rexel 420, half price from an Amazon.co.uk seller. Its abeast and chomps its way through over 30 pages. It only comes with 4 punch heads. I have just ordered two more for £25 inc postage. I'm planning a guest post on it when the heads arrive and I can test it with all 6 heads. I think you can use ones liek the Rapesco 6PP but only IF you turn the paper round and just use one end. A bit time-consuming for me. Here's Steve's post on punches: http://philofaxy.blogspot.com/2010/07/will-normal-filofax-punch-work-for-a5.html
Marcia, thanks for a great tour :)
The Holborns are gorgeous & a close second to the Maldens for me, but I'm not sure I could stick with a brown or black filo though.RepliesIt looks like theyre bringing out new colours soon, also the Wine Holborn is stunning
DeleteI don't think Filofax can win on binders. I prefer a brown or black that will last for years, once I find what I need. If I do have color I prefer unobtrusive; the Tejus was on EBay but had it been the red one recently on Adspot I wouldn't have bought it. My experience with shoes has been that colored leathers don't wear as well, nor do glazed ones, which made me wonder about the Malden. Haven't seen one in person so I don't know if that is the type of leather on it or not. And I am apparently way in the minority, but purple is my very least favorite color. :-)
Thanks so much for this review! I've been seriously considering moving to a Compact size and this was the one I had my eye on. The lack of a zipped pocket is a dealbreaker for me however, as I use my Filofax as a wallet. I guess I'll pick up one of the Compact Chameleons that are on sale instead. I'll probably get the Personal Holborn as well in case I don't like the Compact size.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcia,
Appreciate the review and esp the detailed pictures. I've been using a slimline executive for years now which seems to be discontinued but crucially appears to have only 11mm rings (?!). It's got a bit small for me but 23mm is way too big and I wasn't aware of the compacts with 15m rings. On the basis of your review I have ordered a Holborn Compact from Filofax UK today (just made the 20% off deal which closed at 4pm today).
What I would like to ask though is where did you get the diary inserts - you appear to have 'week to a view' with appointment slots? I've searched everywhere and can't see them for sale.They are from Filofax France. They have wonderful, wonderful customer service; I get orders from them as quickly or even more so than from Filofax USA, where I'm located.


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How many miles is the average lifespan for the timing chain in a stock 2001 GT? Will the timing chain last for at least 200,000 miles if the car remains 100% stock and if it's not driven hard? I would like to know. Thanks
How many miles do the tensioners and guides usually last if the car remains 100% stock and if it's driven gently? I never beat on my 2001 GT and it's still 100% stock.
Being stock and gently driven has nothing to do with it. The engine turns just as hard and stuff wears out. I've seen stock mustangs break just as easily as modded ones WHy so much concern about the timing chains? There are other things to worry about lasting 200K miles than the timing chains
Because my other car is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7L V6 AWD SUV that has a timing belt in it and the owner's manual says that it needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles. I wanted to find out whether or not a timing chain needs to be replaced at the same approximate mileage as a car that has a timing belt in it. I know that timing chains last longer than timing belts, but I don't know how much longer. That's what I wanted to find out here. I don't want to have to worry about changing the timing chain in my 2001 Mustang GT when the mileage on it gets to 60,000 miles or even at 100,000 miles. I currently only have less than 6,000 original miles on my GT right now, but I am hoping that I will not need to replace the timing chain if and when the mileage starts getting high on it.
we have some fleet vehicles at work with 350,000+ miles on them on the original chains, never had the valve covers off. all they get are oil changes every 5k miles. no problems. mostly crown vics though, but all the running gear is the same.
I have near 200k on my mustang and just removed my chains and everything looked and operated fine. I reinstalled them after noticing the great shape that everything was in.
Mine is almost 135,000 miles and everything is O.K... I change oil and filter every 5,000 miles... How do you tell the chains need to be changed? chain noise? engine timing not O.K.? I don't know... I expect they will start making some noise after seizing!
on jobs where we replace the tensioners and guildes we will also sell new chains. we figure if its all part and the customer is paying $110 an our, they might as well get new chains.
Timing chains do not get changed, they are designed to last the life of the motor and normally have no problem doing so. They may stretch and wear a little bit, but they are unlikely to fail as long as the guides/tensioners stay in good health. Timing belts have change intervals, and that is why they suck in comparison to timing chains. Seems most of the vehicles that have timing belts are the most PITA ones to work on, hahaha.
you only have 6k on it go beat the $hit out of it for another 150k, and dont worry about the timing chains... i have 103k on my and my chains look brand new...
In Sean Hyland's Max Performance 4.6L book he says Fords chains are quite durable and he has NEVER had a problem with one, on any of his race engines. He even built a timing cover with a plexiglass front to watch the chains perform. If you are worried and want to change them, the cobra primary chains are polished for high rpm durability and are completely interchangeable with the GT chains. This is directly out of Hyland's book.


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Kangaroo Care BenefitsThe Benefits of Kangaroo Care Kangaroo Care has been studied in depth since 1983 when neonatologists Edgar Rey and Hector Martinez first implemented it in Bogota, Columbia. Kangaroo Care consists of placing a diaper clad premature baby in an upright position on a parent's bare chest - tummy to tummy, in between the breasts. The baby's head is turned so that the ear is above the parent's heart. Due to lack of power and reliable equipment, Kangaroo Care was found to be an inexpensive and very beneficial experience to babies in Bogota. The mortality rate fell from 70 % to 30 %. Most studies have proven that Kangaroo Care has a major, positive impact on babies and their parents; some studies have proven there is no change; but no study has proven that Kangaroo Care has hurt either parent or baby. In this article, my goal is to inform parents, nurses, and doctors on the benefits of Kangaroo Care. I have selected one study or article in each group that best sums up all the studies done to date. If anyone wants a complete copy of all Kangaroo Care research, please feel free to E-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Sleep Time/Colic Researchers have come a long way in determining the major cause of colic. The common conclusion in 1999 is that colic is caused by a baby's (whether premature or full term) inability to transition from one sleep state to another - like from an alert state into a sleep state and back again. The gas associated from colic is caused by the excess of crying during these transitions. Kangaroo Care performed in a quiet, low light environment with ANY baby has been proven to reduce crying and help the baby learn to transition from one sleep state to another. A study done by Patricia Messmer, et al (Pediatric Nursing,23 (4): 408-414) in 1997 found a significant increase in sleep time for the neonates during Kangaroo Care. I want to impress upon all that Kangaroo Care works just as well with full term infants as it does with premature infants. Apnea, Brady, O2 Saturation, Respiration and Heart Rate The newest studies that are being done in Sweden and other countries concentrate on full term babies in respiratory distress. They take these babies, who would normally be put on respirators, and place them on the mom's chest immediately after birth in the Kangaroo Care position. Babies stayed on mom until the respiratory distress was gone - within 48 hours for most babies. Oxygen hoods and canulas were used if needed. In preterm babies, the effects of Kangaroo Care on these functions is just as dramatic. In 1998, Susan Ludington (Acta Paediatrica,87 (6): 711-713 ) found a four-fold decrease in apnea during Kangaroo Care and mechanically ventilated babies were able to tolerate transfer and position changes without increased oxygen requirements. In 1997, GM Cleary, et al (J. American Osteopathic Assoc., 97 (8): 457-460) concluded there was no increase in bradycardia episodes during Kangaroo Care. In 1998, Gay Gale and Kathleen Vandenburg (Neonatal Network, 17 (5): 1-3) concluded that the heart rate was more regular for Kangarooed infants. All-in-all, the baby fared much better when placed in Kangaroo Care. With my own ventilated preemie (1 pound 12 ounces at birth) I noticed a 50% reduction in oxygen requirements, no apneas or bradys, more stable heart rate, and more spontaneous respiration when I held her skin-to-skin. Body Tempature and Lactation I believe this is truly the most amazing benefit of Kangaroo Care. In 1990, Susan Ludington (Heart and Lung, 19 (5): 445-451) concluded that mothers showed thermal synchrony with their babies. A recent study placed babies in Kangaroo Care position on the mother's chest and temperatures were taken periodically of both the mother's chest and the baby. The study concluded that when the baby got cold, the mother's body temperature would increase to 'warm' the baby up. The reverse was also true. Given a suggestion of "Your baby looks warm to me" by a nurse, the mother's chest temperature would decrease within minutes to compensate. Extra blankets and monitoring of baby's temperature might be needed when Dad or others practice Kangaroo Care, but in 1997, Karl Bauer, et al (Journal of Pediatrics, 130 (2): 240-244) concluded that one hour of skin-to-skin contact (Kangaroo Care) was no cold stress to preterm infants. In 1998, Papi A Gomez, et al (An Esp Pediatr 1998 Jun;48 (6): 631-633 - Spanish) found infants in Kangaroo Care for > 50 minutes were 8 times more likely to breast feed spontaneously. Kangaroo Care allows for easy access to the breast, and the skin-to-skin contact increases milk let-down. A receiving blanket, strategically placed to catch extra milk is extremely helpful - especially if the baby is unable to breast feed. Weight Gain/ Shorter Hospital Stay Holly Richardson (Why Does it Work? International Midwife Winter. 1997.) concluded that more rapid weight gain was observed in Kangarooed infants. The NICU is a busy, noisy place. Kangaroo Care allows the baby to fall into a deep sleep, there by conserving their energy for far more important things. Left alone on a warming table, a baby cries more and sleeps less. This increased weight gain also leads to shorter hospital stays. N Charpak, et al (Pediatrics, vol. 100 #4: Oct 1997, pg 682-689) showed a shorter hospital stay in the Kangaroo Care group; primarily in infants -/<1800 grams. Kangarooed infants can have as much as a 50% shorter hospital stay than babies who aren't Kangarooed. This in turn means less expense for the hospitals and/or parents. Conclusion In 1998, Gay Gale and Kathleen Vandenburg (Neonatal Network, 12 (6): 49-57) found an increased intimacy and attachment between baby and parent. 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"Beautiful old building with splendid and vast gardens to walk through. Rooms were pleasant but there was no air conditioning and the room was particularly warm. The bathroom was a little small, but we had chosen the most basic room. The staff were very helpful and the spa facilities are numerous...."
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"We stayed here for 2 nights in September, and it was a very memorable stay. The owners Chris and Donna, are great hosts and made us feel extremely welcome, nothing was to much trouble. Our bed was very comfortable, and breakfast was superb. We will definitely be visiting them again in the not t..."
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"The family who run the hotel couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. The rooms were very clean, air-conditioned, and comfortable. The attached restaurant serves delicious specialties of the region- cassoulet, fish fresh from the river, and duck were what we had- and fabulous desserts, all..."
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"We were delighted with our upgrade to a suite - from a regular room - what a night and day difference. We were, however, quite disappointed with the repair of the chateau in general. It felt tired, the garden was lovely but didn't have a well kept feel. The pool was average, but the hot tub was ..."
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"If your trip is all about those big cities, modern activities, then you might want to choose some hotels downtown. But if your trip is about relaxation, to enjoy the nature. Then I found no reason for you to skip Pavillon du Chateau! I have spent 16 days in France, and Pavillon du Chateau is the ..."
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"I spent one night at this sweet place on the Canal du Midi. My room was spacious with a wonderful shower as well. Once I figured out how to work the a/c, it was very comfortable. There was a local festival that lasted until the early morning hours, but I had been told about it when I checked in a..."
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Sample Giveaway + Review: Phul-Nana by Grossmith (1891/2009)
The most enchanting of the new trio is without doubt Phul-Nana (1891/2009), an exquisite study in old-world refinement. With a trajectory that is a joy to behold, it starts with neroli (edgy-sweet citrus), which then attaches itself to geranium (edgy-sweet floral) before linking up to benzoin (edgy-sweet resin). Enriching the background is a wondrous mix of sandalwood, cedar and tonka bean which lends the whole an air of delectable hauteur. Wear it, hold your head high and walk through the world with the certainty that you're as perfectly proportioned as the Discobolus.
Although Hasu-No-Hana (1888/2009) is far better than half the stuff you'd find on an average high street, it does suffer from being too similar to Phul-Nana. Its opening places a stronger emphasis on bitter orange and its heart is more floral, but as it reaches its drydown, you begin to realise that it's trying - and failing - to compete with its more confident cousin. On the other hand, Shem-El-Nessim (1906/2009) has something different to say and manages to impress with its sophisticated cocktail of parched orris and smooth vanilla.
Regrettably - but unsurprisingly - it hasn't been possible for me to compare these re-releases with their Victorian/Edwardian originals, so I'm in no position to comment on their 'historical accuracy'. What I can say is that they evoke the past - is a certain type of sugared powderiness becoming our generation's signifier of bygone years? - whilst remaining wearable in a modern context, and that they certainly whet one's appetite for any other formulae Mr Brooke may be hiding in his family vault.
[Review based on samples of eau de parfum obtained in 2010; fragrances tested on skin.]
I'm very pleased to be able to offer one lucky reader of Persolaise.com a special set containing samples of each of the three perfumes; the set has been generously provided by Grossmith. If you'd like to enter the draw, please leave a comment which begins with the following words: "One of the most elegant perfumes ever made is..." Comments must be left on this post.
Please note: i) the draw will be open until 10 pm (UK time) on Sunday 21st November; ii) the winner will be selected at random and announced on this blog; iii) readers from anywhere in the world are eligible to enter; iv) by entering the draw, you indicate that customs regulations in your country permit you to receive an alcohol-based perfume posted from the UK; v) if the samples are lost in transit, it will not be possible for a replacement to be sent; vi) the address of the winner will not be kept on record, nor will it be passed to any third parties; vii) Persolaise takes no responsibility for the composition of the scent, as regards potential allergens and/or restricted materials.
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- AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 3:04 PM
I've been very curious about these! Were they done according to old formulae, or with modern materials that approximate the original ones? I'd love to try them, thanks,
Marla Marla, if you don't mind, I'll copy a few lines from the press pack:
"Grossmith engaged the Grasse firm of Robertet, renowned for its use of the highest quality natural materials, to remaster the original perfumes. ... the family has worked hard to ensure that each scent is as true to the original in every way, whilst being updated for today's woman."
It would be interesting to discover Grossmith's definition of 'remastering' a perfume...- AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 9:05 PM
One of the most elegant perfumes ever made is Y by Yves Saint Laurent. It never fails to make me feel elegant even when I may look like I've been dragged through a hedge backwards.
yours, very curious about these tempting relaunched Grossmith perfumes,
Anna in Edinburgh - AnonymousNovember 16, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Yes, "re-mastering" tends to be a controversial word in all the arts! I remember the controversy that broke out when some classic Stones albums were "re-mastered" for CD. Opinion was "mixed" to say the least!
Now I'll do a proper drawing entry,
"One of the most elegant perfumes ever made was kyphi/kapet, which was used by the ancient Egyptians as incense, and probably, in cones placed on the head." I hope I remembered the wording!
-Marla Glad to see another relaunched brand from the past! Example of Lubin shows that this is often good idea to follow.
One of the most elegant perfumes ever made is Carnal Flower by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle- scent with sensual, powerful aura and one of the best reincarnations of tuberose flower.
Please enter me in the draw, best regards, Ela.- RatfinkNovember 17, 2010 at 7:29 PM
One of the most elegant perfumes ever made is, without a doubt, Shalimar by Guerlain. The bottle alone would be enough, and the scent itself manages to be striking, yet restrained.
I got to sniff Shem-el-Nessim when I visited the Harrods exhibition and I loved it; the Grossmith bottles were also gorgeous.
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Roasted Eggplant Curry With Tomatoes Baingan Bharata Recipe
This Vegetarian vegetable dish appears frequently on Indian restaurant menus as Baingan Bharata. It features roasted eggplant. From a Vegetarian Club on...
cumin, eggplant, garam masala, mustard powder, sugar, olive oil, tomato, onions, +salt
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Via Style Court, a charming, easy, and inexpensive Chinoiserie Christmas tree decorated with Chinese paper cocktail umbrellas. These are easily found online or at party stores. Find jumbo ones here as shown-24 for $3.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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The Chinoiserie Christmas Tree
From Southern Living, Chinese lanterns hung from bamboo rods and Chinese parasols create this fanciful Chinoiserie Christmas tree.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Chinoiserie Christmas with Seda France
My beloved Seda France Classic Toile Pagoda Candles are on sale this weekend with free shipping and a free travel tin. With their exquisite fragrance, long burn time, and wonderful Chinoiserie toile pagoda packaging, these are a must for the Chinoiserie lover on your list. My signature scent is the Japanese Quince.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
A Chinoiserie Christmas Gift
A fabulous gift for that special Chinoiserie lover on your list would be a set of these handmade Chinoiserie place mats available from Holly Stuart Designs on Etsy.
Friday, November 26, 2010
A Chinoiserie Christmas
Beginning today, Chinoiserie Chic will focus for the next month on a Chinoiserie Christmas with everything you need to know about decorating your home for the holidays with Chinoiserie as well as the best gifts for the Chinoiserie lover. I will include lots of ideas from my own home including the transformation of my dining room next week when my new Chinoiserie wallpaper is hung. Today are three great gifts from Gumps- a Pagoda Lantern, a Porcelain Kwan Yin, and Majolica Foo Dogs. Each is under $100. Now through November 30th, save 20% on online orders of over $100 with code FRIEND.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving
A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I hope your Thanksgiving table will include a touch of Chinoiserie. Here for inspiration is Joe Nye's antique Chinoiserie pedestal table set with Mottahedeh Blue Canton and Juliska bamboo flatware.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Black, White, and Gray Chinoiserie
Via Elements of Style, a classic combination of Chinese Chippendale chairs, a Saarinen tulip table, antique maps, and a crystal chandelier.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
A Chinoiserie Christmas
I am excited about beginning my Christmas decorating after Thanksgiving. I promise to include lots of ideas for a Chinoiserie Christmas. My first tip-Gumps is a great resource for Chinoiserie ornaments.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
My Pagoda Lamp
For years I have admired Mary McDonald's fabulous pagoda lamps pictured below. While cruising Horchow last week during one of their 30% off everything sales, I spotted this beauty now happily ensconced in my pagoda bedroom. It features an antiqued mirror base, hand-applied silver leaf, and a silk dupioni shade.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Gerald Pomeroy
This is the wonderful work of Boston interior designer Gerald Pomeroy. Click the photos to enlarge them.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Mary McDonald Chinoiserie
If you have not yet seen Mary McDonald's book, The Allure of Style, it is an absolute must for the Chinoiserie lover. These are some of my favorites.
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Russia believes fragments of its Phobos-Grunt probe, which spiralled back to Earth after failing to head on a mission to Mars, has crashed into the Pacific Ocean.
"According to information from mission control of the space forces, the fragments of Phobos-Grunt should have fallen into the Pacific Ocean at 17.45pm GMT (4.45am AEDT on Monday)," space forces spokesman Alexei Zolotukhin told the Interfax news agency.
There was no immediate comment from Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, which throughout the day, as the probe approached Earth, had given wildly different predictions about where it could land.
Zolotukhin said that the space forces had closely followed the probe's course.
"This has allowed us to ascertain the place and time of the fall of the craft with a great degree of accuracy," he told Interfax.
According to the ITAR-TASS news agency, the probe should have splashed down 1250 kilometres west of the island of Wellington off the coast of Chile.
A landing in the ocean would be a huge relief for Russia after earlier reports suggested it could crash into the territory of South America, possibly Argentina.
The Phobos-Grunt spacecraft should have been on an expedition to Mars' largest moon but instead became stuck in an Earth orbit that has become lower and lower as it becomes increasingly tugged by the Earth's gravity.


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This luxurious deep cleansing cream helps defend against daily pollutants. Scientifically formulated with skin-protecting Moringa Seed Peptide, balancing Great Burdock, and anti-oxidant rich Noni and Assai Fruits. The active fragrances of Sweet Brazilian Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, and Patchouli veil the face, while essential plant extracts purify and richly moisturize dehydrated skin. Make-up and daily pollutants are gently dissolved, revealing a radiantly youthful looking complexion.
- Relaxes wrinkles and boosts skin radiance
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Ingredients of Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire d'Abeille, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Limonene, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Linalool, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai/Assai) Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid. (n)
Burdock, Noni, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed extract, Acai
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Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang is a precious essential oil often used to calm and de-stress skin. It is also credited for its antiseptic, softening, smoothing, rejuvenating and soothing properties.
Acai is nutrient-rich with proteins, vitamins, sugars and trace elements. With naturally high levels of Vitamin C it is a powerful anti-oxidant and helps maintain skin's structural integrity.
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Warm into the palms and then massage into dry skin, with light circular movements and until the cleanser has warmed and loosened. Leave for 1 minute to dissolve make-up and grime. Remove with a warm cotton cleansing mitt. Pat face dry with a clean towel.
Follow with the appropriate ELEMIS toner and moisturizer.
Removes all impurities and make-up, even eye make-up. Ideal for clients with a toxic lifestyle. For example smokers or city workers. To really soften a dry skin, leave on the after cleansing for 10 minutes .
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This is another great cleanser from Elemis Pro-Radiance Range. I use this as an alternative to the Collagen Cleansing Balm for a double cleanse with the Biotech Cleanser. It is deeply moisturises the skin whilst removing any make up and environmental pollutants from the day leaving your skin hydrated, revitalised soft and clean I also use the hot cloth to remove the product which also helps with exfoliation. I would recommend pro-radiance cleanser for anyone over 40 who is looking for a more youthful complexion
Not what I expect from an Elemis productI received a trial size sample of this product as part of a Christmas gift set. I used it and was very pleased with the texture and fragrance of the product. I then decided to order a full sized version. When it arrived I eagerly used it the same day. Utter disappointment ensued. The full sized version had a totally different fragrance. It smelled like a chemical stripper. I contact Elimis who kindly agreed to investigate. I sent the product back. After a couple of days I spoke to a consultant who told me she felt the difference in fragrance could be due to the harvesting of the ingredients of the cleanser but that the product itself was not faulty. She helpfully then sent me a replacement. This has now arrived. Once again I eagerly cleansed my face but sadly once again the fragrance was that of an unappealing chemical stripper. Sadly I feel disappointed in this product. I am an dedicated user of Elemis products and have been for many years. However, this cleanser will be firmly placed in the rubbish bin. I feel part of the cleansing experience should be a lovely fragrance and this product does not deliver this. Beware ...
Pro Radiance Cleanser Anti-AgeingThee best cleanser out there I love it, I use Pro Radiance morning and evening it leaves my skin not only looking refreshed but also has a beautiful fresh smell.
Not only good for Anti-Ageing skin but all types of skin as both of teenage daughters purchase this.My favourite cleanser by far.....Have been using Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser for 10 months now and it has become without doubt my favourite cleanser (and I've tried a lot over the years!) & one which I have re-purchased. It has a very subtle scent not overpowering or cloying in any way. The texture does feel like a luxurious face cream rather than a cleanser. I use this at night with a warm mitt and do a double cleanse if I'm wearing make up or just the once if I'm make up free. It's a product that is quick & easy to use in fact for me personally it's a pleasure more than a chore as I find it relaxes me. It includes ingredients such as Moringa Seed Peptide & Antioxidants which are so beneficial for the skin. I've noticed that over time it seems to have improved my dehydrated skin which is def not as dull & lacklustre as it was before I started using this. I also follow this cleanser with a spritz of Soothing Apricot Toner. I would highly recommend this cleanser especially for people with normal/dehydrated/dry skin types. Thanks Elemis for a great product!
LuxuriousI have tried so many brands of cleansers and been left feeling a little dissapointed! This is by far the best cleanser I have ever used! It has a subtle lovely smell, it is thick and creamy and glides on my skin like silk. I leave it on for a minute or so and let it dissolve my makeup off. My skin feels so soft and smooth and looks radiant and the product is such a joy to use too. I love it :)
Excellent productExcellent product, has a sutle fragrance and easy to use, You only have to use a small amount and it goes a long way. Texture is creamy & feels luxuious on the face, leaving it soft to the touch, ready to use toner.
Pro Radiance Cream CleanserI have been using this product for six weeks now and am amazed by the difference it has made to my my skin. It has a lovely thick creamy texture which can be left on the skin to really remove all my makeup. It smells fantastic and leaves my skin soft to touch and feeling really cleansed and fresh. Absolutely love it.
Fantastic cleanserI loved the fresh clean scent and the gorgeous rich creamy texture of this cleanser. It removed heavy eye make up and mascara that I normally use a separate product for. The real bonus however was how it made my skin look and feel. It was so soft and smooth and brighter. I have also noticed a reduction in redness. I sometimes put a thicker later on and leave it on longer as a mask and remove before bed . My skin feels wonderful and my oxygenating night cream just sinks in and you need less. My Desert island product
Wonderful - Pro-Radiance Cream CleanserThis is a luxurious cleanser. It's really nice to use and is extremely effective at removing heavy make- up. I wear full make up for work each day and have struggled to find an effective cleanser which will remove the most stubborn mascara whilst not making my eyes red and sore. I was immediately impressed as to how quickly it removed the grime of the day. It has a very pleasant smell and you can feel the product working to cleanse the skin perfectly. Because I wear a lot of make up I have been double cleansing and my skin feels lovely and hydrated afterwards. I really like the cloth that it comes with as it soaks up the cleanser efficiently. Well done Elemis, this is a fabulous product.
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"We share roots, and many stories, but our different twang, our own breath animates these stories, making them sing as they are compressed against our specific bodies. 'Going home'--who does not long for connection, location, a place? I want foreigners to see how our country lies and find familiar living tales, sung with a different melody."--Petra Kuppers
From "Beauty and Variations" by Kenny Fries:
How else can I quench this thirst? My lipstravel down your spine, drink the smoothness
of your skin. I am searching for the core: What is beautiful? Who decides? Can the laws
of nature be defied? Your body tells me: comeclose. But beauty distances even as it draws
me near. What does my body want from yours?My twisted legs around your neck. You bend
me back. Even though you can't give the bonesat birth I wasn't given, I let you deep inside.
You give me--what? Peeling back my skin, youexpose my missing bones. And my heart, long
before you came, just as broken. I don't know whoto blame. So each night, naked on the bed, my body
doesn't want repair, but longs for innocence. Ifinnocent, despite the flaws I wear, I am beautiful.
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Rock Rapids United Methodist Church invites you to the Brian Hanson Piano and Comedy Joyful Tour 2013 at the Rock Rapids United Methodist Church at 302 S. Carroll St., Rock Rapids, Iowa, on Friday, June 21 at 7:00 pm. A Love Offering will be received.
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