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All questions and answers are based on the 2008 NEC.
Q. We have a 400A, 3-phase feeder that we want to wire with two parallel sets of 3/0 AWG conductors in the same raceway. Is this acceptable?
A. As shown in the Figure , each current-carrying conductor of a paralleled set of conductors must be counted as a current-carrying conductor for the purpose of conductor ampacity adjustment, in accordance with Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) [310.4(D)].
Here's an example if the neutral is considered a current-carrying conductor:
Ampacity 3/0 THHN is 225A [Table 310.16 at 90°C)
Adjustment factor [Table 310.15(B)(2)(a)] = 0.70
Adjusted ampacity = 225A × 0.70
Adjusted ampacity = 158A
For this scenario, you could not use 3/0 THHN in parallel in the same raceway because the combined ampacity is only 316A (158A × 2), which is not permitted to be protected by a 400A overcurrent device [240.4].
Here's an example if the neutral is not considered a current-carrying conductor:
Ampacity 3/0 THHN is 225A [Table 310.16 at 90°C)
Adjustment factor [Table 310.15(B)(2)(a)] = 0.80
Adjusted ampacity = 225A × 0.80
Adjusted ampacity = 180A
For this scenario, you could use 3/0 THHN in parallel in the same raceway because the combined ampacity is 360A (180A × 2), which is permitted to be protected by a 400A overcurrent device [240.4(B)].
Note : When adjusting conductor ampacity, the ampacity used is based on the temperature insulation rating of the conductor as listed in Table 310.16, not the temperature rating of the terminal [110.14(C)].
Q. Is it true you can only have one bedroom on an AFCI-protected circuit?
A. No. The NEC doesn't limit the number of receptacle outlets on a general-purpose branch circuit in a dwelling unit. Although there's no limit on the number of receptacle outlets on a dwelling's general-purpose branch circuits, the NEC does require a minimum number of circuits to be installed for general-purpose receptacles and lighting outlets for the dwelling [210.11(A)]. In addition, the receptacle and lighting loads must be evenly distributed among the required circuits [210.11(B)].
Q. What are the requirements for installing receptacles face up on countertops in a commercial occupancy?
A. None. However, in dwelling units, receptacles must not be installed in a face-up position in countertops or similar work surface areas [406.4(E)].
Q. I'm selling my 30-year-old home, and the home inspector has asked me to replace the existing breakers with AFCIs in order to maintain Code compliance. Is it required by law to update a structure to make it compliant with new codes?
A. No. The electrical system is grandfathered to the standards it was constructed, as long you leave the structure in its original condition — such as no additions or conversions of unfinished space into living space. However, all modifications must be installed to the standards in effect at the time.
Q. Can we use flexible metal conduit for the emergency lights in a hospital?
A. Generally, only nonflexible metal raceways or Schedule 80 PVC conduit can be used for the mechanical protection of emergency systems in a hospital [517.30(C)(3)]. But flexible metal conduit can be used if it is fished into an existing wall and isn't subject to physical damage [517.30(C)(3)(c)].
Q. If I have 25 current-carrying conductors in a wireway, do I have to derate them?
A. No, only when you bundle more than 30 current-carrying conductors in a wireway does the conductor ampacity as listed in Table 310.16 need to be adjusted as per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) [376.22(B)]. Please note that signaling and motor control conductors between a motor and its starter used only for starting duty aren't considered current carrying for conductor ampacity adjustment.
Q. We recently sized a circuit to a commercial oven. The manufacturer says the total load per phase is 58A, single-phase, 240V and it's not capable of being used continuously. What size conductor and protection can I use?
A. The rating of a branch circuit is not permitted to be less than the marked rating of the appliance [422.10(A)]. In this case, that rating is 58A. Therefore, 6 AWG conductors rated 65A at 75°C [110.14(C) and Table 310.16] are acceptable for this equipment, given the fact that is not capable of continuous use. The circuit protection device would be 60A [240.4 and 240.6(A)].
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Sardine Run, Wetpixel Trip
Posted 25 June 2006 - 05:37 AM
The Wetpixel group:
We're bumping into Drew every once in awhile. He maintains that he is staying in "civilization" down the coast for us, but you don't see him logging on and posting photos. hehehe.
Giles is having many "firsts" here. "That's my first whale!" "That's my first dolphin!" "That's my first sandwich!" etc. etc. He hasn't been in cold water since he was certified, so it's funny to listen to him complain about being in a 5mm suit.
We tried to get out early this morning (7am), but the conditions were too rough for a launch and probably too bad to be worth being out there. It's an off day today, so I thought I'd post a few images from the last two days.
The Mbotyi River Lodge, from the air:
More photos from two days of water time:
Posted 25 June 2006 - 05:49 AM
You guys look like something out of Team America Aquatic Version..... but where are the all the babes
Great pics.....
Amphibico Phenom & EVO PRO & Navigator 900
Share Your Underwater Videos | www.flykam.com.au
Posted 25 June 2006 - 05:49 AM
website | tripreports/journal | facebook | wetpixel map | twitter
Posted 25 June 2006 - 10:19 AM
Great shots as always! I love the last one. Keep 'em coming!
Posted 25 June 2006 - 01:37 PM
Cheers, Jett
Jett Britnell
Jett Britnell Photographics
Member: Ocean Artists Society (Phorographer)
Nikon D800 in Aquatica Housing, twin Sea & Sea YS-D1's.
Posted 25 June 2006 - 02:51 PM
Oh, and tell Giles that I think he looks super-sexy in that wetsuit!
Dual Ikelite Strobes
Photo site - www.reefpix.org
Posted 25 June 2006 - 04:23 PM
Thanks for the pictures Eric - my fav is the last one too.
"It's much better down there... It's a better place..." Enzo, Le Grand Bleu.
Posted 25 June 2006 - 06:27 PM
Jeff Laity -- Underwater Gallery
Canon 5Dmk4, Nauticam Housing, Inon Z-220 strobes
Posted 25 June 2006 - 06:35 PM
a look at the photograph of this motley crew answers that question...
Olympus E-520, TLC arms, Inon Z-240s, 50mm, 14-42mm woody's diopter
Posted 25 June 2006 - 07:30 PM
tell Giles to lay off the beer or Alex will fire him as a model...
Join us for an Underwater Photography Workshop in the Lembeh Strait at NAD Lembeh with Doug Sloss in 2018
Blog and Photo Archive/Portfolio Site www.mikeveitchblog.com
Learn underwater photography in the ultimate classroom, Bali! or join us on a trip www.underwatertribe.com and www.baliuwphoto.com
Join us for a trip in Indonesia in Komodo or Raja Ampat
Posted 26 June 2006 - 12:46 AM
By the way, the Wetpixel group is:
Eric Cheng
Ken Howard
Matt Moreno
Giles Shaxted
Flann Horgan
Jurg Vonwil
Lucien Schmidlin
Son Ly
Also, Michael Aw and Franco Banfi are here. There are multiple film crews around, too, including an IMAX team with a helicopter.
Bad weather prevented us from going out again today, so it's been 2 of 5 days out on the water! 3 more days in the water with SEAL, and then Giles, Ken and I will be out 7 days with Drew.
Posted 26 June 2006 - 02:51 PM
Joe Belanger
Author, Catalina Island - All you Need to Know
Posted 27 June 2006 - 03:44 AM
Canon 5D, 17-40mm, 15mm FE, 100mm Macro, Subal C5 and Inon 240's
Posted 30 June 2006 - 12:37 AM
But the entire experience was altogether enjoyable, and we've all had a great time here.
Ken, Giles and I are now at the Outspan Inn in Port St. Johns, and will be here with Drew for 6-7 more days out on the water. I hope we get a proper bait ball so we can have the opportunity to attempt to get some good images!
More photos:
Matt, Giles, Son, and Cain (our guide) on horses. Gallopy horses, that made our bums sore.
The most beautiful double rainbow I've ever seen, right from the Mbotyi River Lodge:
Magwa Falls:
Posted 30 June 2006 - 12:38 AM
Cape Gannet surfacing after a dive:
Common dolphin and sardines, with plenty of space for text.
Crazy topside action. Moving too fast to get in.
Cape gannets diving into the water.
A juvenile cape gannet eats a sardine on the surface.
Bull and copper sharks on the surface, feeding on a bait ball (rare to have them grouped together shoulder to shoulder!)
Posted 01 July 2006 - 02:56 AM
"Journalism is what someone else does not want printed, everything else is public relations."
"I was born not knowing, and have only had a little time to change that here and there.
Posted 01 July 2006 - 04:30 AM
Did you crop it from a larger shot or was that it as taken.
Amphibico Phenom & EVO PRO & Navigator 900
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Posted 01 July 2006 - 06:27 AM
Bruce Yates
Lumix GX8 in Nauticam, Canon 5DMkII in Aquatica, 1DsMkII in Seacam, G15 in RecSea...Inon Z240's...too many lenses
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damned fool about it." WC Fields
Posted 01 July 2006 - 10:51 AM
And Drew, that whale is, well absolutely awesome, but I bet you already know that!!
Looks and sounds exciting,
Thanks, Carol
Posted 02 July 2006 - 04:03 AM
Nikon D4s, Nikon 16-35 /f4 VR II, 70-180,105mm f/2.8, Subal ND4 housing and ports, 2 Subtronic Fusion (flash and video lights), Sigma 15mm /f2.8, Subal 4" Minidome

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Jonathan David Page talks about whatever he happens to be thinking about. Sometimes other people join in.
A collection of cool people and projects.
I just—noticed is the wrong word—registered something today: the word 'inception' has acquired another meaning. Take that, prescriptivists.
In which the author talks about dogs, guitars, and off-brand prescription drugs, while explaining how email security sucks and keeps ruining his day.
In which I write some quick remarks on writing, as a break from writing.
You've probably heard about the UCSB shootings already. Short version: a guy with mental issues and a history of disturbing rhetoric and behavior, which was apparently ignored by those around him, snapped and went on a killing spree, murdering his roommates Cheng Yuan Hong, George Chen, and Weihan Wang by stabbing them. He then went to a sorority house and attempted to enter it, with the intent—based on his manifesto—of murdering all of the occupants. Failing to get in, he instead killed two sorority members who were outside at the time, Veronika Weiss and Katherine Cooper, before leaving and shooting Christopher Michaels-Martinez, and finally, himself.1 All six victims were UCSB students. All six of them had lives and futures and dreams and friends and family.
The feminist community erupted with rage, like everyone else, at the murders. But soon, the rage was also directed at the reaction to them. It's clear that the murderer—Elliot Rodger—had absorbed a lot of society's endemic sexism. Hell, you want a citation for that? Take a look at the middle of page 11 of his manifesto:
Because of my father's acquisition of a new girlfriend, my little mind got the impression that my father was a man that women found attractive, as he was able to find a new girlfriend in such a short period of time from divorcing my mother. I subconsciously held him in higher regard because of this. It is very interesting how this phenomenon works… that males who can easily find female mates garner more respect from their fellow men, even children.
Now, the disturbing part? Go back to the beginning. Read some of it. It's the story of a perfectly normal little boy. This is how we raise perfectly normal little boys. This is the attitude that's embedded in the media we consume, and the interactions we observe. And that's why we need to talk about this.
You should check out "In the Colossus' Shadow", a project which analyses the rhetoric the the award-winning PlayStation video game Shadow of the Colossus. Masterminded by the excellent Hayden Duke Russell in collaboration with the most eloquent Christopher Ruocchio and yours truly, it serves as our final project for our rhetoric course. This project will hopefully be the first of several similar ones. It's mostly video-based, so it'll fit right in with your diet of Let's Plays and livestreams.
At this point, a lot of you have probably heard about the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug, which has come into the public eye to the point where the BBC reported on it. The implications have been fairly well-covered in the media: disclosure of passwords, disclosure of private keys, etc. In other words, Bad Stuff. This article aims to cover the technical details of the bug in a manner suitable to non-technical people. It may get dry. However, no previous knowledge of computers should be required.
I've been thinking about what I want to do with this site. I've done a few different things with it, but none of them have really felt right. Some of you may remember that, once upon a time, back in the days of yore, this blog lived at jd-page.com. That URL still works; it just redirects here.
Since then, I've changed domains twice, first to blog.jd-page.com and then to its current home at sleepingcyb.org. I've rebuilt the entire site three times, too: I originally based the site on Textpattern, moved to Jekyll for a while, migrated to Tumblr, before coming back to Textpattern again. I've redesigned the look of the site too many times to count, covering everything from the industrial-inspired dark gray, lime green, and fuchsia of the original, to a fairly staid black-on-white style, to the current red-accented narrow-column presentation. It's gone through one name change, too: the original title of the blog was "Null-String", which was eventually changed to "Sleepying Cyborg", to match the domain. In short, this site has been my personal playground for the past four years, and I've had a lot of fun with it.
Before I continue, I'd like to credit the inestimable Ishan Raval as the "Mr. Salviati" from my previous post. During further discussion via email directly afterwards he asked:
If you think tools indeed aren't value-neutral, then how can you justify that the loop could be broken on our end? Implicit in your making that claim is that people, through sheer will, can alter or disentangle themselves from the inherent value of a tool. Or that though tools aren't value-neutral, the value isn't inherent to the tool. Where do you stand?
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Everyone is talking jobs and saying nothing. The inadequate recovery is sputtering and no one is doing anything. In the war on unemployment, no one has picked up a gun. We're going through the motions, waiting for the misery to ratchet up, the cities to blow, corporate profits to tank before anything is done.
Bill Maher captured the reality when he mused that it wasn't surprising Republicans thought Democrats had a secret plan if Obama were re-elected, because they hadn't told anyone about what they planned to do. The Democratic appeal, he suggested, is "vote for us, we're lame, but the other guys are nuts." And so they are.
Romney's campaign, of course, is all about jobs, twenty-four seven. Actually, it is all about the absence of jobs. Romney offers no coherent plan to produce jobs, beyond a generic, "Trust me, I'm the man from Bain." Good luck with that. House Speaker John Boehner is "on message," as they say, repeating relentlessly his question: "Where are the jobs?" But Boehner and his Tea Party compatriots have no plan for jobs either. Instead they have a plan for austerity—deep cuts in spending in every government service except the military.
Last weekend, Russ Douthat, one of the few pundits for whom the label "thoughtful conservative" isn't an oxymoron, tried to imagine a Romney recovery. He used the book by Edward Conard, Romney's former partner at Bain, to suggest the Bain vision: Greed is good. The Bush economy was humming. More inequality, more financialization, more speculation will renew America. So embrace the current Republican agenda—deregulate Wall Street, cut top-end taxes, slash government spending, and let her rip.
This is, of course, Romney and Boehner's agenda. Only problem with it is that, as Paul Krugman has noted, we're already living in a mild version of that policy. Republicans forced Obama to sustain the top-end Bush tax cuts, as a price of getting unemployment insurance and the payroll tax cut for workers. Government spending—state, local and federal—is going down, not up, contrary to right-wing fantasies. Government workers are being laid off, not hired.
We know the result. Sputtering growth, record corporate profits, growing inequality, declining household incomes, mass unemployment. Boehner's "job creators" aren't creating jobs. Douthat is smart enough to realize that the Bush economy didn't work for most Americans even before it blew up. So he invokes a study by a Chicago conservative, Luigi Zingales, who suggests that what ails America is a corrupted crony capitalism similar to what plagues his Italian homeland. Zingales, and Douthat call conservatives to embrace a "free-market populism," that will roll back the subsidies, tax dodges, and cartels in private and public sector.
But even Douthat couldn't get himself to believe that Romney, much less Boehner's Republicans, could summon up the courage for that. These Republicans fight to the death in defense of billion-dollar subsidies to Big Oil and Big Agra and Big Pharma. The Koch brothers aren't funding "free market populism"; they are expecting a huge return on their investment—and they'll get it if Romney wins.
But if Republicans have nothing to say about jobs, neither do Democrats. They are terrified by polls that say voters are concerned about deficits. So every jobs program has to be "paid for"—and, almost by definition, small. Obama issues a "to-do list" for Congress that even his aides have a hard time pretending to be excited about.
Ironically, there really isn't much of a secret about what needs to be done. The only question is how deep the crisis must go, how crippling the pain must be, before it gets done.
Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz have been campaigning for action. But we don't need to take Nobel Prize winning economists as our guide. This week the sober conservative editors of the Financial Times detailed the common-sense steps that were needed from America.
First, they called on the Federal Reserve to announce another round of qualitative easing. But with interest rates at record lows, there is little scope for monetary policy. With a yield of 1.45 percent, 10-year Treasury bonds are now cheaper than free. (They are earning less than the inflation rate). Investors are essentially paying the U.S. to hold their money in a safe place.
Those same low interest rates offer the U.S. a remarkable opportunity to rebuild the country. There will never be a better time to do the "internal improvements" that we need to make—rebuilding roads, bridges, mass transit, sewers, fast trains, airports, and retrofitting public buildings, building up renewable energy and more.
This is work that must be done. But now we can borrow the money at virtually no cost to finance it, and put to work a construction industry that is now idled, and help get the economy going. As the editors of the Financial Times conclude, "whatever is invested at these rates is likely to pay for itself in higher growth and revenues." This is what most would call a no-brainer.
This isn't all that should be done. Reviving Richard Nixon's "revenue sharing" – a tip of the hat to E.J. Dionne – would send money to states and localities to rehire teachers and cops. The President has suggested a jobs corps for veterans, so no one who risks their life in battlefields abroad will be cut down in economic crossfire at home. That could sensibly be expanded with urban and green corps, targeted to areas of obscene levels of youth unemployment, to insure that young people under 25 don't start their lives in idleness, depression, drugs and despair. And we should start making the long term investments – in world class education from pre-K to college, in research and development, in new energy – vital to our economic future.
These can be paid for by ending the subsidies Republicans protect, shutting down corporate tax havens, and fair taxes on Wall Street speculation and the rich.
Most sensibly, this program for revival and renewal would be accompanied by a hard-knuckled, no-holds-barred, everything-on-the-table drive to get our books in order once the economy recovers. That requires unrelenting focus on the three things that drive our budget out of whack. Not Social Security and Medicare, but the real deal: shackling Wall Street, which just blew up the economy and effectively doubled our debt to GDP ; ending our commitment to endless wars and policing the world, which we cannot afford; and fixing our broken health care system, the most corrupted of our crony capitalism, now squandering about twice what other advanced countries spend per capita on health care with worse results.
Everything else—the so called "grand bargain" that would trade cuts in Medicare and Social Security for tax reforms—is simply using the crisis to take another hit out of working families. When the rewards aren't shared, shared sacrifice is for suckers. When you weren't invited to the party, you shouldn't be stuck with the bill.


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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may remove a barrier that makes patients hesitate to opt for hospice care near the end of life.
Until now, to receive hospice care, patients had to agree to forego any further attempts at curative treatments. The new Medicare Care Choices Model will soon offer an option for Medicare beneficiaries to receive palliative care services from certain hospices while still receiving treatment from curative care providers.
Dr. Eytan Szmuilowicz, a palliative care physician at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, told Reuters Health that the new program may ease the burden families face in choosing treatment options.
"Now, we have a problem with patients having to make a choice," Szmuilowicz said. "It may be based on hope that a treatment will continue to work, even if chances are low. This way, they are not forced to make this choice."
"There is so much stigma around hospice, and it's so negative in people's minds, many can't bring themselves to try it," Szmuilowicz added. "If we open the door to help people realize the benefits hospice can bring, it may allow them more time to realize these therapies aren't helping that much. Maybe that's a good thing."
In testing the Medicare Care Choices Model, CMS plans to evaluate whether providing hospice services earlier can improve quality of life among patients and reduce Medicare spending. CMS will limit participation to beneficiaries with advanced cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure and HIV/AIDS.
"It's the right thing to do," said Shelly Ebbert, director of foundation and external relations at Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care in Park Ridge, Illinois. Rainbow, serving more than 300 patients daily, is among the Medicare-certified hospice programs applying to participate. Following a June 19th application deadline, CMS will select at least 30 rural and urban hospices to pilot the three year trial; those selected will receive $400 per beneficiary monthly from CMS.
The current daily Medicare reimbursement for home hospice care is roughly $150 per patient. The benefit includes physician services, nursing care, physical and occupational therapy, social services, home health aides, medical supplies and symptom-relieving pharmaceuticals.
"It's no financial boon to us," said Ebbert, emphasizing the advantage Rainbow sees in the model is the opportunity to introduce services earlier in a patient's illness.
Don Schumacher, president of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), said this model may change the future of end-of-life care. "One of the biggest sadnesses and regrets in hospice is that patients are admitted and die within a very short time," he said, underscoring that too many are not enrolled long enough to realize benefits.
According to the NHPCO, the median length of hospice service in 2011 was 19 days.
One benefit of receiving hospice care sooner might be that symptoms could be addressed before they become difficult to control, said Szmuilowicz. "It's a lot easier to stay on top of somebody's pain than catch up to it."
In the current model, patients no longer see the doctors who've been caring for them, as curative therapies are no longer pursued. But as patients pursue curative therapy and hospice support simultaneously, physicians may need to rethink their presentation of this end-of-life option.
"It should be designed as an extension of care patients are getting, rather than an abrupt change to something totally different," Szmuilowicz said, as shifting care modalities often proves challenging when presented to patients suddenly. An earlier hospice introduction, he said, will allow patients more time to transition to the idea of facing death.
"It's a lot of work," Szmuilowicz said of the end of life. "The ideal would be that everybody finds peace with their dying, and that takes time. If we don't give people that time, we are really robbing them of the potential to find some peace."


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Xbox Live Update: $15 water racer splashes down this week along with Alan Wake DLC; Games on Demand welcomes LOTR: Conquest, Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 & 2009; demo for Madden ...
Xbox Live Update: $15 water racer splashes down this week along with Alan Wake DLC; Games on Demand welcomes LOTR: Conquest, Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 & 2009; demo for Madden ...
[UPDATE] Approximately 200 staffers let go at Mercenaries developer; "core team" to relocate to Los Angeles studio to make Pandemic-branded games; founders departing.
[UPDATE] Madden publisher's earnings report shows huge fiscal year 2009 losses despite increased sales; Lord of the Rings: Conquest sells 1 million, Warhammer Online subscribers now 300,000.
Customers can now "deauthorize" computers to get around SecuROM's five-machine limit on Spore, Mirror's Edge, and 17 other recent games.
Variety reports film studio's game arm now has control of Peter Jackson fantasy film license long held by Electronic Arts; parties involved decline comment.
As a class-based, multiplayer-focused take on Tolkien's classic tomes, Pandemic Studios' The Lord of the Rings: Conquest relies heavily on a thriving community of regular players. To foster just that, ...
US gaming industry sales climb 13 percent to $1.33 billion, led by Nintendo's fitness trainer; Left 4 Dead, Call of Duty, World Tour, Skate 2 among other top sellers.
Pachter, Divnich, and Wilson project US game revenue will climb 6-12% despite rough economy; Wii Fit said to be on track for month's best-ever performance.
2009 kicks off with orcs, rock music, and free-running.
EA and Pandemic's J.R.R. Tolkien-based, Peter Jackson-inspired fantasy action game hits 360, PS3, PC, DS next year.
In Pandemic's upcoming action game, it is not your fate to sit in peace, even in the fair house of Elrond.
We visit with EA to check out Crysis Warhead, NHL 09, Boogie Superstar, and more.
Publishers put their wares out for all to play in LACC's Concourse Hall; attendees flock to Resistance 2, Wii Music, and Fable II.
We get a look at this upcoming fantasy-themed hack-and-slash game at E3 2008.
EA-owned studio's Peter Jackson film-inspired action title coming to 360, PS3, PC, DS this fall.
Following a revealing EA presentation, the Mercenaries studio confirms new title in the franchise based on Peter Jackson's J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired films.
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This is an excerpt from Sport Finance, Third Edition, by Gil Fried, Timothy DeSchriver, and Michael Mondello.
Business Costs
As highlighted in chapter 3, a business needs to plan for various expenses. Expenses can include office supplies, raw inventory, facility costs (from mortgages to electrical bills), corporate perks such as season tickets, and an endless number of other expenses. Given the complexity within some organizations, categorizing every dollar spent by a business is difficult because some expenses are grouped into a generic category called general expenses instead of being recorded separately. General expenses for a sport-related business can be highly diverse, as seen in the next Concepts Into Practice example using Speedway Motorsports.
One question often raised relates to ticket prices and player salaries. For example, what effect did the Los Angeles Angels' 2011 signing of free agent Albert Pujols have on ticket prices? Player salaries are a fixed expense—at the start of the season, the team knows what its total salary obligation will be except for possible bonuses and reductions in salaries if players are injured, cut, or traded. Furthermore, the team can then predict other expenses based on their level of salary expense. Similarly, the team can determine the potential revenue from broadcast rights, luxury seating, and sponsorship income. Considering these potential income areas, the team can examine how much it might need to charge ticket holders to ensure that it can cover its costs. Thus, expenses have a direct effect on prices of various items, from tickets to concessions.
We all know basic costs such as the price of going to McDonald's and spending $5 for a meal. When you do this, the cost to you is $5. If you earn $10 per hour, you can calculate your cost as 50% of your hourly wage. On the basis of an eight-hour day, you could calculate your $5 meal as 6.25% of your daily wage. Cost analysis is similar for a sport business.
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Researchers have discovered a super-Earth planet circling a star at a distance that would allow that planet to support life.
The planet, which is at least seven times more massive than Earth, is actually one of six planets that orbits around a star called HD 40307, which is 42 light-years away from Earth (a light year is the distance that light travels in one year, which is about 6 trillion miles).
Scientists discovered three planets that closely orbit HD 40307 in 2008. A reanalysis of the data found three new planets, all much larger than Earth, that also orbit the host star.
The study [pdf], led by Mikko Tuomi from the University of Hertfordshire and Guillem Anglada-Escude from the University of Goettingen, was announced on Wednesday Nov. 8, and will be published in a future issue of the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Five of the planets are too close to the star to support water and therefore could not sustain life. But one planet, called HD 40307-g, orbits in the star's "habitable zone." Essentially, the distance from its star is just right to support life — it isn't too hot that liquid water would boil away, and the exoplanet receives enough energy from its star that its climate and atmosphere could be similar to Earth.
"The star HD 40307, is a perfectly quiet old dwarf star, so there is no reason why such a planet could not sustain an Earth-like climate," Guillem Anglada-Escude said in a statement.
Astronomers haven't made any conclusions about whether the planet is rocky or gassy, partly because "no such mid-range planet exists in our own solar system," w rites the Los Angeles Times' Amina Khan. But researchers do think the planet rotates on its own axis as it orbits around the star, creating a daytime and night-time effect that would simulate the environment on Earth.


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Ford's spring sales event is now on!
The Ford F-Series is the best-selling vehicle in Canada for a reason. It's simply the most trusted truck for getting the job done.
High-strength, military-grade aluminum construction in the body of this F-150 cuts out weight without sacrificing toughness. The drivetrain at the heart of the F-150 delivers the power and torque you need to get the job done. The perfect truck for work and play, this Ford gives you the power you need, the features you want, and the style you crave.
This white platinum crew cab 4X4 pickup has an automatic transmission and is powered by a 395HP 5.0L 8 Cylinder Engine.
Our F-150's trim level is Lariat. The Lariat trim adds some extra luxury and style to this hard-working F-150. It comes with leather seats which are heated and cooled in front, a SYNC 3 infotainment system with Bluetooth and SiriusXM, a rearview camera with rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote engine start, chrome exterior trim, aluminum wheels, fog lights, and more. This vehicle has been upgraded with the following features: Fx4 Off-road Package.
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We've discounted this vehicle $4750. Total cash rebate of $14250 is reflected in the price. Credit includes $10,750 Delivery Allowance and $3,500 Non-Stackable Cash Purchase Assist. Cash price only . For financing add $3,500 back to price. Call Dealer For Details. Offer ends July 2, 2019.
Buy this vehicle now for the lowest bi-weekly payment of $345.42 with $0 down for 84 months @ 4.99% APR O.A.C. ( Plus applicable taxes - Plus applicable fees / Total cost of borrowing $9848 ). Incentives expire 2019-07-02. See dealer for details.
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- Electronic Transfer Case
- Block Heater
- 70-Amp/Hr 610CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 200 Amp Alternator
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 136.3 L Fuel Tank
- Auto Locking Hubs
- Double Wishbone Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Regular Box Style
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Clearcoat Paint
- Aluminum Panels
- Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
- Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Fixed Antenna
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Front Cigar Lighter(s)
- Compass
- Glove Box
- Full Cloth Headliner
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Pickup Cargo Box Lights
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
- Perimeter Alarm
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Condition: New
- Model: F-150
- Trim: Lariat
- Body style: Truck
- Exterior: White Platinum
- Interior: BLACK LTHR BUCKET W/CONSO
- Doors: 4
- Stock: 18212
- Model number: W1E
- Engine: 395HP 5.0L 8 Cylinder Engine
- Transmission: Automatic
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Drivetrain: 4X4
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Paintball Edinburgh - Queensferry8
26 minute drive from Kinross
Edinburgh - Queensferry is the closest Paintball site to Kinross
A paintball site of some considerable excellence, our South Queensferry venue will have you brimming with adrenaline from the minute you put on your mask and grab your paintball gun! We have some truly excellent Game Zones that are sure to test your paintballing mettle and you and your mates will engage in a battle royale to be crowned champions! With top notch facilities and equipment as well, this is one site you really shouldn't miss!
Located conveniently close to the centre of Edinburgh. Just off the B800 between the M9 and the A90. Full maps and directions will be printed on your receipt.
Alternative Venues Near Kinross
Paintball Edinburgh - Ratho
Edinburgh - Ratho is the closest Paintball site to Kinross
37 minute drive from Kinross
Set in over 55 acres of pure paintball wilderness, our awesome Edinburgh site offers over 15 game zones and scenarios and is guaranteed to provide a great day of paintballing action!
Paintball Cumbernauld, Glasgow
50 minute drive from Kinross
Located just 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre, this epic woodland war zone is home to a whole host tailor-made game zones including: The Black Fortress, The Village and Tonic Waste.
Paintball Shotts
54 minute drive from Kinross
An 800 acre paintball site built onto an old explosive manufacturing plant. Paintball at Shotts comprises of battling through the old architecture, the surrounding woodland and a series of purpose built fortifications. A breathtaking and adrenaline charged experience.
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Paintball Aberdeen - Edzell
99 minute drive from Kinross
Ideally located between Aberdeen and Dundee, this tailor-made paintball arena features some of the most immersive and exciting game zones around, including Stagecoach Standoff, The Drop Zone and Speedball.
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The holiday shopping frenzy may be over and done with, but that doesn't mean our forum shopaholics are done buying. Sale prices continue to plummet and forum members are taking advantage by scooping up the items they've been coveting all season. Here are some of the highlights.
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Themightysloane "caved and bought this Carven jacket on sale at Bergdorf's over the holiday." She seems pretty excited about her new statement jacket.
Style-wise Teja went in the opposite direction with this round-shouldered blazer from COS.
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RedandNavy bought a slim fitting wool jacket by Moschino Cheap & Chic that she described as "very flattering and timeless."
Caroulemapoule got her hands on some covetable items now that they are on deep discount. She'll be keeping warm for the rest of the season in a new Isabel Marant coat.
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Another of caroulemapoule's buys was this pair of Isabel Marant Willow sneakers.
Luluposh will be accessorizing her wrist with a newly acquired leather cuff by Natalia Brilli.
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Luluposh also picked up a pair of graphic Jil Sander Perspex platform leather pumps.
Red Sole found this pair of heels from Zara and thought they would be a suitable inexpensive alternative to the popular pair by Prada.
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Impossibleprincess hit the Zara sale in the UK and picked up this silver metallic blouse.
Castafura also went to Zara and brought home this cream colored silk blouse.
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Alien Chestburster Plush
Game's over, man! Let the fun begin!
- 1:1 scale plush replica of the original Aliens Chestburster
- 48" long from head to tail
- Top hat and cane not included
"Yes, Newt. Mommy was wrong. There really are monsters, and here's one you can cuddle up with!"
Straight from your friends at Better Worlds Toys(TM), a division of the Weyland-Yutani corporation, comes the rebirth of a classic plush replica. That's right, once more you can know the pleasure of owning your very own Aliens Chestburster without the parasitic infestation or the resulting xenomorphic carnage!
Ok, so maybe there isn't a Better Worlds Toys(TM) but if Weyland-Yutani had a toy division we're betting that's what it would be called. However, the Chestburster Plush is 100% real and ready to cuddle up with you!
The Chestburster Plush is an officially licensed 20th Century Fox 1:1 scale replica of the original nymph-stage Xenomorph. Constructed of smooth velour that matches the color of the original design, the plush measures 48" in length. Inside, a wire runs from the head to the tail, allowing you to pose the Chestbuster just the way you want it. It can even stand up on its own! Arms, teeth and inner jaws are all finely detailed. You'll feel like you have an actual film prop.
Product Specifications
- 1:1 scale plush replica of the original Aliens Chestburster
- Officially licensed by 20th Century Fox
- 48" long from head to tail
- Wire channel inside allows for lifelike posing


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KABUL, Afghanistan — The number of Afghan civilians, including children, killed in violence rose by nearly 17 percent in the first half of this year, compared with the same period in 2013 as the fight is increasingly taking place closer to homes in populated areas, the U.N. said Wednesday.
The worrying trend comes as the Taliban and other militants grow bolder with their attacks on Afghan security forces in the fight for control of key routes and other territory ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. and allied combat troops by the end of 2014.
In one such attack early Wednesday against the governor's compound in the southern city of Kandahar, six people including two police officers were killed when 11 insurgents wearing bomb vests tried to take over the small complex.
The attack began when one insurgent blew up the car he was in an attempt to breach the compound's gates, killing four civilian bystanders. Police and security forces killed all 11 attackers, said Dawa Khan Minapal, a spokesman for the governor.
Afghans have frequently been caught up in the violence threatening their country, but the 85-page biannual U.N. report said that so far this year clashes, rockets and mortar strikes killed more civilians than roadside bombs and suicide attacks, a change from the past when most civilian casualties were blamed on roadside bombs.
"Ground engagements or ground fighting among parties to the conflict has now become the leading cause of civilian causalities, "said Georgette Gagnon, The U.N. mission's Human Rights Unit Director.
It said the shift was directly related to the closure and transfer to Afghan security forces of more than 86 bases belonging to the U.S.-led coalition as well as an increase in assaults against a growing number of Afghan checkpoints and patrols near markets and public roads.
"The fight is increasingly taken place in communities, in public places near playgrounds and near the homes of the ordinary Afghans with death and injury particularly to women and children in a continued disturbing upward spiral," she said.
The findings were especially troubling because they threaten to undermine confidence in Afghan soldiers and police who are struggling to show they can protect the people as most foreign forces leave by the end of the year.
President Barack Obama has said he wants to leave nearly 10,000 troops in Afghanistan to help train Afghan security forces and to stage counterterrorism operations. But outgoing President Hamid Karzai has refused to sign a bilateral security agreement that would allow the Americans to stay, saying he was leaving the decision to his successor.
In all, 1,564 civilians were killed from January through June, compared with 1,342 in the first six months of 2013, the U.N. said. That included a 21 percent jump in the death toll for children, with 295 killed so far this year compared with 243 in the same period the previous year.
Meanwhile, the number killed from ground engagements including mortar attacks and rocket-propelled grenades that hit homes, agricultural fields and playgrounds during the same period more than doubled, from 219 to 474. Roadside bombs killed 463 civilians and suicide bombings and other complex attacks killed 156, the report said.
"The fight is increasingly taking place in communities, public places and near the homes of ordinary Afghans, with death and injury to women and children in a continued disturbing upward spiral," Georgette Gagnon, the director of human rights for the U.N. mission in Afghanistan, said in a news release.
Tensions surrounding the April 5 election and a June 14 runoff vote to replace Karzai, the only leader that the country has known since the U.S. invasion that ousted the Taliban in 2001, also took a toll on civilians, with 173 deaths from attacks targeting electoral officials in convoys, polling centers or candidates and their supporters.
Karzai was constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. The two candidates who faced off in the disputed second round, Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai, have both promised to sign the security pact with the U.S.
The U.N. also said the Taliban and other insurgents continued to be the main cause of civilian casualties, noting the number of civilians killed by militants doubled to 1,208 in the first half of this year, compared with 599 in the same period of 2009, when UNAMA first began keeping track of civilian casualties.
Insurgents were responsible for 74 percent of the casualties, the U.N. said, pro-government forces were responsible for 9 percent, government forces 8 percent and foreign troops just one percent. The rest could not be attributed to any group.
In line with their diminishing presence in Afghanistan, the number of civilians killed by international airstrikes dropped to 25 compared with 49 in the first half of 2013, the report said.
It called on the Afghan government to try to mitigate the number of civilians killed and wounded by revising and strengthening tactical directives, rules of engagement and ensuring proper training on protection measures and accountability.
Gamel reported from Cairo.


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Focus Area: Mobile Learning
Description: Design and develop a mobile application to support the use of the Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS). GC-MS is a person-portable mass spectrometer with gas chromatograph inlet for detection, identification, and quantification of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals.
Project Cost: $0.233M
Project Duration: 12 months
Operational Impact: Training on a piece of equipment often occurs months before the need to use it, so users forget all that they have learned about the equipment when they need to use it. Apps provide an effective way to receive performance support at the time of need.
Deliverable: Mobile application to support the use of the GC-MS
Performer: Adayana Government Group
End Users: United States Marine Corps and FBI


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Redskins rally for 49-48 TCC win over Trojans
You can say Marco Nunzi has made the adjustment to the American brand of basketball.
Clinton's point guard from Argentina scored 28 points Friday, bringing the Redskins back from a 16-point second-half deficit to stun the Madison Trojans, 49-48.
Since coming to America, the exchange student has had to learn the "NBA" rules instead of those he's used to back home. That includes a closer 3-point line, no shot clock and a different sized lane. All of those things came in handy Friday when Nunzi led Clinton (10-1, 5-1) to the huge Tri-County Conference victory for Madison (9-2, 5-1).
He nailed a pair of 3-pointers during a key third-quarter stretch. He helped Clinton stall for a late shot. He was fouled while driving into the lane with fewer than 10 seconds left and sank two free throws that propelled Clinton to the win.
"I made the first shot and it gave me confidence," the 17-year-old said with his South American accent. "I kind of relax with the next one."
It went in, giving Clinton the 49-48 lead. Madison in-bounded the ball to top scorer Justin Webster who dribbled to near the top of the key, and Clinton's T.J. Baker grabbed the loose ball and held onto it until the buzzer sounded. It was an emotional end for the Madison crowd and bench, who watched a 16-point second-half lead melt away.
"That's a tough pill to swallow," Madison coach Jeff Webster said. "They only had 20 points at the time they started their comeback. During the second and part of the third quarters, we were doing what we needed to do."
Madison came out of the halftime locker room with a 10-point lead, extended it to 12 on two Justin Webster free throws, then went up 36-20 on his layup on a long pass from Prince Benson. Two Nunzi 3-pointers kept the Redskins in the game, but Madison still had a nine-point lead going into the fourth quarter.
"We struggled the majority of the game," Clinton coach Mike Ruhl said. "It was just a matter of we had to put together some stops, and we had to start rebounding and scoring. … It's the kind of game, though, that being down 16 you can pack it in or you can work your way back."
Clinton was aided by a couple of key plays in the final stanza. Madison's Benson appeared to grab a rebound and score on a thunderous dunk to give Madison a 43-39 lead with just over four minutes left. But the basket was waved off for goaltending, and Benson was called for a technical for hanging on the rim. Baker made the free throws, and then after getting the possession, Clinton's Luke Schaffner nailed a 3-pointer. Suddenly, the Redskins led 44-41.
Madison was far from finished, however, taking a 46-44 lead on a Zach Denig basket.
After a Trojan timeout, Baker grabbed a steal and fed Nunzi for a layup, making it 47-46 in Clinton's favor.
Madison again came back, this time taking the lead on a pair of Collin Slates free throws with 29 seconds left. After a Clinton timeout with 19 seconds left, Nunzi took the in-bounds pass and dribbled down to 12 seconds left, then dribbled into the lane and drew the foul. His two free throws gave him a game-high 28 points.
"I like close games," Nunzi said. "We lost to Whiteford by nine points, and a lot of games have been about nine or 10. This was close. We play as a team in close games. We needed this win. It was so important. If we lose, we are down two games in the TCC. Now, we are tied."
Whiteford, Clinton and Madison are in a three-way tie for first place in the league.
"We have to learn as a team to close," coach Webster said. "We had our opportunities. We just didn't get it done."


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Feb 22, 2011
A Message from The British Correspondent - Episode V: The British Strike Back
"Popcorn" YouTube video... but up on a huge promo-screen usually reserved for self-promotion of the mall's inner stores. It was so awesome to see and also to notice people subtly watching and even beginning to dance. I particularly noticed that when Swedish (are we calling him that since Hannah Montan's brother did?) answered his mobile and the music stopped everyone kinda went, "Aww..." and then hopped a bit when the music started up again. Brightened up my day of spying on the Disney Store waiting for Ryan to approach...(Turns out that I had mistaken "Rain" for "Ryan" in the weather forecast again...)
Also... did you know that the UK cinema release date for The Muppets is a whole three months after the US release?! Yes, The Muppets isn't being released here in the UK until February 17, 2012! I am enraged by this news and simply must find a way to either be in the US for the November release or lock myself in a freezer until the UK release as to avoid every spoiler available. Hmm... surely Ryan will let me stay in his house again, yes? His cat loves me!
Anyway, that is all. Good night, sweet creatures.
-- The British C.
-- P.S. To you, JARROD FAIRCLOUGH, I have but one mature, serious, thing to say in response to your unprovoked attack on my "About Us" image...and it is thus: If you love QUESTION MARKS so much why don't you just marry them!
The Muppet Mindset by Ryan Dosier
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Here's another genre blurring recording courtesy organist Guilherme Coutinho. A mammoth melange of groovy, funky club tunes just ripe for dancing. Infectious samba flavoured afro-latin cuts give way to funky breakbeats and easy jazzy ballads, all in all a little known and catchy tour de force. Miss this one at your peril...
Joining Guilherme on piano & organ are Fernando on drums & percussion, Tangerina on bass and the soulful vocals of José Carlos and Walter Bandeira.
1) Saravá Babalorixá
2) Faléncia
3) Tributo A Mim Mesmo
4) Adios, Guadalajara
5) Vai Lá
6) Crepúsculo
7) Papa Jimmy
8) Vira Bróto
9) Trepadeira
10) Bar Do Parque
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|Napoleon on board the Bellerophon (he surrendered to Maitland 1808)
by Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Further reading on the Napoleonic Wars and prisoners held in France:
Napoleon the Gaoler, Personal Experiences and Adventures of British Sailors and Soldiers during the Great Captivity: Edward Fraser
|Prisoners being marched between depots in Napoleonic France: an idealized version -
the reality was considerably less elegant
Prisoners of war in
France from 1804
to 1814, being the adventures of John Tregerthen Short and Thomas Williams of
St. Ives, Cornwall
Adventures during the Late War: Donat Henchy O'Brien 1804-14
|Givet, where James Caithness is likely
to have been imprisoned
Narrative of a Captivity and Adventures in
France and Flanders between the years 1806 and 1809: Captain Edward
Boys, RN, late Midshipman of HMS Phoebe.
|Bitche penal depot - a cosmetic version of the grim reality
A Picture of
Verdun or the English Detained in : James
Henry Lawrence France
Narrative of a Captivity in France from 1809 to 1814: Richard Langton
The Surrender of Napoleon: Frederick Lewis Maitland, RN
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28934 The story of the Bellerophon, the ship which took Napoleon to
. England 1808
English Prisoners in
France … during nine years' residence in the
depots of Fontainebleu, Verdun, Givet and : Rev R B
Wolfe, Chaplain Valenciennes
Memoir of the Life and Services of Vice Admiral Sir Jahleel Brenton, Bart., KCB
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=SCoPAAAAYAAJ Brenton was captain of the frigate Minerve when she ran aground near Cherbourg France and was forced to surrender. Brenton was at Verdun during which time he made strenuous efforts to improve the conditions under which British prisoners-of-war were held, arranging financial and other forms of support. He was exchanged in return for the release of a French prisoner in England. In 1807 he was given command of HMS Spartan and went on to further achievements, notably a brilliant action against a French squadron at Naples, 1 May 1810, when he was severely wounded.*
|Jahleel Brenton 1802
*One of his descendants was Jahleel Brenton Carey, the man held responsible for the death of yet another Napoleon, the Prince Imperial, who was killed while on reconnaissance at Ityotyosi by the Zulus in 1879. Carey, the scapegoat, was 'sent to Coventry' by his fellow officers; the incident ruined his life. www.careyroots.com/hd1.html


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Hi ,
I have drawn an analogue circuit (filter) : R,L,C components,which is meant for operation over the UHF RF Band(Radio Frequency Band ).
I have drawn it however using Matlab's Powerlib Library ( a Visual Circuit Config. GUI ), because I COULDN'T find a similar routine - GUI in RF TOOL BOX and/or Rftool.
However,Powerlib doesn't perform frequency response analysis, it is meant for a fixed operating freq. namely: 60 Hz (naturally)
I tried the NON -VISUAL routine proposed in Rftool to create the circuit, but it is so tedious ,confusing, and ambiguous.
Anybody knows how to construct - draw VISUALLY an R,L,C circuit in Rftool ?? Or transfer one drawn with Powerlib ??
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KAMPALA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A forest monitoring system that uses text messaging on mobile phones has helped the Ugandan government to intercept six cartels involved in forest crimes, within just four months of its launch.
The community-based forest monitoring tool allows anyone who witnesses a suspected illegal activity in a Ugandan forest to send an SMS message describing what they have seen and where to a common code: 6006.
Uganda's Observer weekly newspaper, for example, published an article in March about an incident in which a community member spotted and reported a green truck with the registration number UAN 591A being loaded with logs in Kiyuni sub-county, in the central district of Mubende.
Though he didn't know whether the activity was criminal, he sent a message to the common code to alert the authorities about what was happening. This prompted forest officers to rush to the location, where they found loggers with a false permit bearing a fake District Education Officer signature. In Uganda, such permits must be issued by District Forest Officers.
The culprits were immediately arrested and charged in court.
"The technique is our new undercover lens that allows communities to participate in forest governance," said Annet Kandole of CARE International in Uganda. The aid group developed the system in partnership with the Anticorruption Coalition of Uganda and Kampala-based NGO Joint Effort to Save the Environment.
Messages are received by a central server that identifies where they originate from. They are then directed to the nearest concerned authorities to enable swift action.
Those receiving the messages include officers with the police and the National Forestry Authority, as well as selected politicians and civil society groups.
"This is one of the tools we all need to embrace for integrated landscape management," Chris Planicka, programme associate at EcoAgriculture Partners, told Thomson Reuters Foundation at a recent conference in Nairobi.
By the end of June, four months after the tool's launch, six cartels had been netted, two of them linked to powerful Ugandan politicians, CARE's Kandole said.
"Involvement of politicians and related forces is one of the biggest challenges we are facing for forest governance in this country," she said.
CARE is now including selected journalists as recipients of the alerts so that culprits can be exposed in the media before 'powerful' contacts come to their rescue.
The tool is still new and little known to many Ugandans. CARE is in the process of popularising it through community radio, newspaper adverts and whenever an opportunity to talk about it arises, Kandole said.
Use of mobile phones for forest governance is one of the many innovative uses that have sprung up in East Africa following the region's cell phone boom. Studies have shown that nearly 100 percent of households have direct access to a mobile phone owned by an adult family member, or can access one through a close neighbour.
Mobile telephones are a blessing, particularly for poor countries, said Gaster Kiyingi, a communications expert at the Straight Talk Foundation, which promotes conversations about the environment and forestry among schoolchildren in Uganda.
"We've witnessed forest destruction in many protected areas, but reaching the authorities has always been a challenge," said Kiyingi, who previously worked for the National Forestry Authority. "With the use of mobile phones, I believe many more cartels will be intercepted," he added.
Across East Africa, cell phones are also used by farmers to receive information about the weather, markets and agricultural prices, and to transfer money, among other innovations.
"By using this tool, we will be able to reduce forest crimes substantially for the sake of the environment and future generations," CARE's Kandole said.
In the last 100 years, Uganda's forests have faced severe pressures, mainly from agricultural conversion due to population growth, urban demand for charcoal, over-grazing and uncontrolled timber harvesting, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
The FAO reports that Uganda's forest cover has shrunk from 45 percent in 1890 to just over 20 percent of the country's total land area today.
The current rate of deforestation is estimated to be around 1 percent per year, and the annual cost of deforestation has been conservatively estimated at $ 3.8 million-$5.7 million, according to the FAO.
"The government is working with us, and I believe they will continue supporting this community-based forest governing system because the forests form a greater part of livelihoods, particularly for poor communities," said Kandole.
If funds are available, CARE hopes to introduce the tool soon in Kenya, another East African country where forest-related crime is rife.
Isaiah Esipisu is a Nairobi-based freelance journalist specialising in climate change and agricultural reporting. He can be contacted at email@example.com
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Colts agree to terms with Ahmad Bradshaw
Indianapolis, IN – The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with running back Ahmad Bradshaw.
The two-time Super Bowl winning running back rushed for over 1,000 yards twice during his six-year stint with the New York Giants. In 84 career games (33 starts) with the Giants, Bradshaw carried the ball 921 times for 4,232 yards and 32 touchdowns. He added 132 receptions for 1,087 yards and three scores.
In 2012, Bradshaw ran for 1,015 yards and six touchdowns.
The signing of Bradshaw gives the Colts more depth at the running back position. He joins Vick Ballard, Delone Carter, Donald Brown and Kerwynn Williams.


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Widow of Mike Anderson appointed new Harris County District Attorney
Devon Anderson, the widow of recently deceased Harris County District Attorney Mike Anderson, was appointed Tuesday to serve out her late husband's unexpired term.
Gov. Rick Perry announced Tuesday that Anderson, of Bellaire, would take the place of her husband, who died of cancer Aug. 31.
The announcement came after the head of the Harris County Republican Party said Devon Anderson would be the best choice to fill the vacancy at the top of the largest district attorney's office in Texas.
Devon Anderson spent more than 12 years prosecuting cases as an assistant Harris County district attorney. In 2004 she beat two opponents in the GOP primary and defeated one in the general election to take over the 177th state District Court.
Since losing her re-election bid in 2008, she has been a criminal defense lawyer in private practice.
To stay in office, Anderson will have run for re-election in 2014. The post will be up for election again in 2016.


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Late Pantera Guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott Immortalized in Canadian Wax Museum
If you happen to be on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls anytime soon, you may want to check out the Rock Legends Wax Museum during your trip. The tourist attraction boasts a fair number of wax statues, but now metalheads can gather round a new life-sized figure of late Pantera guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott.
The Rock Legends Wax Museum already contains molds of a bunch of notable musicians including Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, James Hetfield, the Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious and many more. While the majority of the statues are finely crafted, there is a level of creepiness measured by how widely open each statue's mouth is.
Anyway, the Dimebag wax figure is pretty impressive. Adorned with camouflage shorts, black chucks, a sleeveless shirt, Dime's trademark red beard and a Dean 'Dimebolt' guitar, the beloved shredder now stands in front of a wax Gene Simmons, which is fitting considering Dimebag was a huge KISS fan.
Check out more wax figures at the official Rock Legends Wax Museum website. We just figured out who the statue at the bottom right-hand corner of this page is supposed to be. See if you can, too. [Hint: It's not Trent Reznor.]


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Danganronpa 3 The End of Kibougamine Gakuen Episode 13 Mirai hen
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The world was close to being destroyed by Ultimate Despair, who caused "The Biggest, Most Awful, Most Tragic Event in Human History." In order to save this world from the event's chaos, the Future Foundation was formed. Although the organization continues its activities to restore the world, Makoto Naegi is under suspicion of treason due to him shielding a Remnant of Despair.
The Future Foundation members had gathered together to decide on his punishment, but they all end up getting trapped inside the place they were meeting by Monokuma, who demands that they begin the "Final Killing." They have strange bangles put on their wrists, and are given tranquilizers when a certain time arrives. To make things worse, there apparently is a real traitor amongst their ranks who is coming to kill the members of the Future Foundation.
In this game where class trials don't exist, the only way to get rid of the traitor is to find him and kill him off. Naegi is forced to face the ultimate death game, where it's kill or be killed. The tale of despair in which hope kills hope begins.
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Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Jul 11, 2016 to ?
Premiered: Summer 2016
Broadcast: Mondays at 23:00 (JST)
Producers: None found, add some
Licensors: FUNimation Entertainment
Studios: Lerche
Source: Original
Genres: Action, Horror, Mystery, Psychological
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: R – 17+ (violence & profanity)
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Male breast cancer
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
I am a 69 year old male who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My doctor has never seen this before in a man. How is this treated compared to a woman with breast cancer?
Carolyn Vachani RN, MSN, AOCN, OncoLink's Nurse Educator, responds:
Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all breast cancers and about 0.2% of all cancers in men. There will be about 1,690 new cases of male breast cancer in 2005, compared to 213,000 cases in women. Risk factors for the development of male breast cancer include Klinefelter's syndrome, being of Jewish descent, mumps orchitis, a family history of male or female breast cancer and family cancer syndromes (BRCA1 & 2 gene abnormalities account for 40% of cases).
The predominant presenting symptom is a mass in the breast. Other symptoms and signs of male breast cancer include nipple discharge (particularly if bloody), nipple retraction and skin ulceration. Mammograms are difficult to perform, particularly on thin men, so a biopsy should be done on a suspicious lump.
The treatment of male breast cancer is similar to that of female breast cancer. Historically, radical mastectomy was the treatment of choice, but surgeons may perform less aggressive surgery if the cancer is small and doesn't involve underlying chest muscle. The use of radiation, chemotherapy and hormone therapy (tamoxifen) after surgical removal of the tumor follows the same principles as in female breast cancer.


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Jessika Morgan highlights the importance of JV teams in high school sports programs.
The Free Press typically doesn�t cover junior varsity or middle school sports � as long as middle school sports in the area continue. That�s just the way it is.
However, we�d gladly show these teams love if coaches send in scores and leaders.
But this year, a couple of JV teams have grabbed my attention with their undefeated campaigns.
The Greene Central JV football team hasn�t lost (5-0, 1-0 EC2A). The Rams are going into the second game of conference play after thrashing Ayden-Grifton, 44-6, last week � although their big brothers on varsity couldn�t do the same. The junior Rams travel to North Lenoir tonight.
An unblemished season such as this could potentially mean great things for the varsity team in the coming years, and not just for football. But for a football program I�ve openly expressed my believed-ness in, Greene Central may be the team to look out forin the future.
Another junior varsity team who proved superior this year was South Lenoir�s volleyball squad. The girls went undefeated this entire season, and a few of them will be called up to work out with the varsity as the Blue Devils � the Eastern Carolina 2A Conference champions � prepare for the playoffs, which begin Saturday.
SL volleyball coach Lisa Smith can�t recall a recent year when the JV girls went undefeated. I won�t write much about this team right now, but if you want to find out more about the 18-0 team, pick up a copy of Sunday�s Free Press (hint, hint).
Kudos to the junior varsity teams in the area that are making strides � way to chisel a spot on the varsity squad. Regardless of record, JV teams are important in the high school sports system. Unless you�re a four-year varsity player, you pretty much developed in your sport playing on the JV team.
Without strength in the JV programs now, there�s probably no solidity or depth in the varsity squads later.
Jessika Morgan is the Sports Editor of The Free Press. She can be reached at 252-559-1078 and firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @JessikaMorgan.


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Talk about the novels, new and used books that Harrison has written!
Author Harrison's Book Reviews
In FARMER, a novel published in 1975, Jim Harrison writes about Nature, origins and the heart of America. Joey is a farmer, an american of the second generation, and the year is 1956. He lives in the northern part of the Michigan state and is one of the teachers of the local school. His sisters have left the country years ago, abandoning him and their mother. His main interests : to hunt and to fish. During a 6 months period, Joey is going to have ...
The Shape of the Journey
This is the collected poetic works of Jim Harrison. Many of the poems are told from Harrison's viewpoint, chronicling his life to present. This includes his blinding in one eye as a child, which transformed him. Harrison splits his time between the beloved Michigan woods of his childhood and his winter retreat in Arizona which inform and infuse his poetry and prose-poems. Lots of food throughout. He has never met a meal he doesn't like -- he's game for a...


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Wednesday night, the No. 7-seeded Lady Bisons closed out their season with a 63-51 loss to No. 2 ranked Jacksonville in the first round at Allen Arena.
"I was really proud of our team," said coach Frank Bennett. "They played very hard."
Senior forward Jilian Partin closed out her career with a game-high 15 points. She tied for the team lead in rebounds with seven. Partin ended the season either leading the team or tying for the team lead in scoring in seven of the last eight games.
"Jilian plays harder than any player we have had," said Bennett. "She was relentless on the boards and in driving the ball to the basket. She was outstanding the last three or four weeks."
Sophomore guard Jenna Bartsokas scored 10 points for the Lady Bisons. Sophomore forward Cree Nix tied for the team lead in rebounds with seven.
Freshman guard Anna Bowers hit three-of-six 3-point shots, just missing double figures with nine points. Her confidence has grown as the season progressed.
"The transition from high school to college is a little bit nerve-wracking," said Bowers. "Our team did a great job of embracing us as freshmen. That made a difference in all of our performances."
The Lady Bisons spotted Jacksonville an 8-0 lead to start the game. With 6:36 left to play in the first half Jacksonville led 27-17.
But the Lady Bisons started chipping away at the lead with a 9-0 run, pulling to within one point at 27-26 with 2:58 left to play on a 3-pointer by Bartsokas. With four seconds left before intermission Bartsokas hit one of two free throw attempts as the Lady Bisons went into the dressing room trailing 32-29.
Partin scored all 15 of her points in the second half. A lay-up by Partin put the Lady Bisons ahead 33-32 37 seconds into the second half.
But Jacksonville started building momentum, leading in double figures for most of the final 7 ½ minutes.
"They started pressuring the ball hard," said Bennett. "They left some things open on the weak side that we didn't take advantage of.
"They got us out of our rhythm. We are a tempo team. When we get the tempo going we are effective. When we don't have the tempo it is hard for us to score."
It was the first time the Lady Bisons had faced Jacksonville in the Atlantic Sun Tournament.
Jacksonville forward Desarae Johnson led her team with 12 points and tied for the lead in rebounds with eight. Guard DaVina Hamilton added 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Lady Bisons finished the season with a 6-24 record. Jacksonville moves to the semifinals Friday with an 18-12 record. The season was a struggle for the Lady Bisons as they worked to mesh a talented freshman class into a lineup rotation that included mostly sophomores and a couple of seniors.
"I did think our youth hurt us at time," said Bennett. "We had young guards, freshmen and sophomores.
"I thought we came together the last three or four weeks of the season and played mostly good basketball. We were in games for most of the games with the exception of one. I think this year's experience will help us. We are really close."


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Looking for a hittng partner, who is consistant (10 plus hits) in rallys. Not interested in matches, but
good aerobic exercise hitting around. Usually play at Kennedy high school, Garcia, or Reichmuth park, City college, McKinnley.
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I can do reichmuth or Kennedy, tho not sure where Garcia is. You have something set up for tomorrow morning? Only in town for the day, unless I find a rideshare going to the bay on Sunday morn. Cell: [edit by Moderator]
I can do the workout/rally thing. I am available AMs and early PMs.
Hey Keith I also am interested in someone who is consistant (10 plus hits) in rallys !!
Give me a shout if you can hit tonight or anytime soon.
Thanks ! -Chris
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Seeing two winds charts is like getting a second opinion. If there is consensus between the forecast models there is a higher degree of confidence those conditions will prevail.
The BOM and GFS models are independent. They are produced by different agencies and have different model physics so when they arrive at the same conclusion you can be more confident the forecast will be correct.
If the models differ on any given day and one says strong winds while the other says low winds then there is little consensus and therefor lower confidence in an accurate forecast on that day.
The BoM model is the model we have always used and is more accurate. GFS is the model used by most other weather sites including Windfinder, Buoyweather, Windy, WindGuru and others.
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The BoM (ADFD) model has a resolution of 3km in VIC & TAS and 6km in other states, it covers Australia out to a distance of 60nm from shore. The GFS model has a resolution of 13km and covers the entire globe.
The BoM model is the best for Australia and in most cases it's predictions should be preferred over GFS.
Note: GFS exists in a few versions - 13km, 22km and 40km. The 13km version is best due to its higher resolution and this is the version Fish Ranger uses.
Wondering why we don't we use the ECMWF 9km model? The BOM model is based on the 'EC' model so they have very similar model physics and are not independent. By showing BOM and GFS models we can present two high quality independent forecasts.
We use bilinear interpolation to provide forecasts true to the chosen location.