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Selecting the correct size conductor involves referencing more than one section and more than one chapter in the National Electrical Code (NEC). The following questions must be answered before selecting conductors. What is the lowest temperature rating of any connected termination, conductor or device? What is the connected load, or what is the calculated load in accordance with Article 220? Is the load or any part of the load a continuous load? What will be the maximum ambient temperature? How many current-carrying conductors will be in the raceway or cable?
Table 310.15(B)(16) provides maximum allowable ampacities of insulated conductors rated up to and including 2,000 volts (V). (Before the 2011 edition of the Code, this table was Table 310.16). Table 310.15(B)(16) provides columns for copper and aluminum conductors. Ampacities for copper-clad aluminum conductors are in the same columns as aluminum conductors. The two conductor types are each divided into three categories: 60°C (140°F), 75°C (167°F) and 90°C (194°F). Conductor sizes range from 18 AWG to 2,000 kcmil. Equivalent data for single-insulated conductors is found in Table 310.15(B)(17) (formerly Table 310.17). The ampacities in Table 310.15(B)(16) are based on not more than three current-carrying conductors in a raceway, cable or earth (directly buried). The ampacities are also based on an ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F). Ampacities vary depending on both the type of conductor and the insulation properties (see Figure 1).
Copper conductors of the same size have three different allowable ampacities. The same is true for aluminum (and copper-clad aluminum) conductors. The maximum allowable ampacities depend on the conductor's temperature rating. For example, a 3 AWG copper conductor with a temperature rating of 60°C has a maximum allowable ampacity of 85 amperes (A). The maximum allowable ampacity of the same 3 AWG copper conductor with a temperature rating of 75°C is 100A. If the temperature rating of the 3 AWG copper conductor is 90°C, the allowable ampacity is 115A (see Figure 2).
Table 310.104(A) contains information about conductors rated 600V. Before the 2011 edition of the Code, this table was Table 310.13(A). Conductor information in this table includes trade name, type letter, maximum operating temperature, application provisions, insulation, thickness of insulation, and outer covering (if any). Conductor application and insulation for conductors rated higher than 600V are in Tables 310.13(B) through (E).
Type THHN building wire is a common conductor used throughout the construction industry. This conductor has a maximum operating temperature rating of 90°C. Just because a conductor has insulation with a 90°C temperature rating, the ampacity is not automatically selected from the 90°C column. Instead, the appropriate column for conductor ampacity selection depends on the temperature rating of the termination (or connection) points. In accordance with 110.14(C), the temperature rating associated with a conductor's ampacity shall be selected and coordinated so that the lowest temperature rating of any connected termination, conductor or device is not exceeded. The determination of termination provisions of equipment shall be based on 110.14(C)(1)(a) or (C)(1)(b). While 110.14(C)(1)(a) covers circuits rated 100A or less or marked for 14 AWG through 1 AWG conductors, 110.14(C)(1)(b) covers circuits rated over 100A or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG.
Unless the equipment is listed and marked otherwise, conductor ampacities used in determining equipment termination provisions shall be based on Table 310.15(B)(16) as appropriately modified by 310.15(B)(7). A conductor has at least two ends or terminations. Each termination has a temperature rating. If at least one temperature rating is unknown, use the default ratings in 110.14(C)(1)(a) or (C)(1)(b). Conductor temperature limitations can be compared to the strength of a chain. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. For example, a 90°C conductor has a 60°C termination on one end and a 75°C termination on the other. The weakest link in this example is the 60°C termination (see Figure 3).
Circuits rated 100A or less
There are four provisions for circuits rated 100A or less or marked for 14 AWG through 1 AWG conductors. The conductor selection must be based on one of these four provisions. The first provision instructs us to use a conductor rated 60°C. The maximum ampacity for a 60°C conductor is listed in the 60°C column of Table 310.15(B)(16). The first provision is very limited because the only conductors with a 60°C temperature rating are Types TW and UF. Type machine tool wiring (MTW) in a wet location also has a 60°C rating. In accordance with the second provision in 110.14(C)(1)(a), it is permissible to use a conductor with a higher temperature rating, provided the ampacity of such conductors is determined based on the 60°C ampacity of the conductor size used. If any termination is either 60°C or unknown, the conductor's maximum ampacity is the ampacity listed in the 60°C column, regardless of the insulation rating of the conductor. For example, a THHN conductor will have a 60°C termination on one end and a 75°C termination on the other. Because one of the connection points has a 60°C rating, the conductor's ampacity must not exceed the rating listed in the 60°C column (see Figure 4).
The third provision in 110.14(C)(1)(a) states that conductors with higher temperature ratings can be installed if the equipment is listed and identified for use with such conductors. This means the ampacity of a 75°C conductor can be based on the 75°C column if all the terminations are rated at least 75°C. This also means the ampacity of a 90°C conductor can be based on the 90°C column if all the terminations are rated at least 90°C. Be careful when using the 90°C column because no equipment is listed and identified for use with 90°C conductors other than individual lugs, terminal bars and equipment listed for use on circuits over 600V. This third provision in 110.14(C)(1)(a) also means the ampacity of a 90°C conductor can be based on the 75°C column if all the terminations are rated at least 75°C. For example, a THHN conductor will have 75°C termination on one end and a 60/75°C termination on the other. A temperature rating of 60/75°C means the equipment has been listed for both 60°C and 75°C conductors; therefore, it is permissible to use the 75°C rating if the installed conductor is rated at least 75°C. Because all of the connection points in this example have at least a 75°C rating, the conductor's ampacity can be based on the 75°C column (see Figure 5).
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The Bryan, Texas, Police Department held a virtual ride-along on the PD's official Twitter account @BryanPolice, so individuals following along could get a glimpse inside real police work.
The ride-along was held on the evening of Friday, Oct. 11, led by the department's public information officer, Kelley McKethan. She declared that the event was a success, gaining 55 new Twitter followers on the department's account and 26 new Facebook friends.
McKethan generated 108 tweets during the ride-along, using the signature hashtag #BPDvra (Bryan Police Department virtual ride-along) to describe a night on patrol with Officer Chad Hanks and his K-9 partner, Kohn. The tweets also shared facts about law enforcement protocols that may not be common knowledge to the public.
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This genre of traditional Thai desserts where something is cooked in sweetened coconut cream (kaeng buat) is arguably the most homey and heartwarming of all. It's like a hug in a bowl. This hug is pretty easy to make too. There's really nothing to it. I even feel a little embarrassed giving you a recipe when perhaps none is needed.
The good news doesn't stop here: once you've understood how this works, you can make any kind of kaeng buat. In other words, you know how to make one dish in this dessert family, you know how to make them all. We've chosen pumpkin today for our kaeng buat. It's one of the most common kaeng buat ingredients and, in my opinion, one of the most delicious. But it doesn't have to be pumpkin if you don't like pumpkin. Regardless of your main ingredient, the process is the same.
First pick a thing to make kaeng buat out of, such as yam, taro, or banana. Pumpkin, therefore, works perfectly well here. Traditionally, one ingredient is used instead of a melange of things. I guess this is because you won't have to deal with multiple ingredients which cook at different rates.
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Cook them gently over medium heat to keep the coconut cream from splitting. (If this was a curry, things would be different and you would want to 'crack' the coconut fat as I have explained in my earlier post on salmon-fennel red curry.) As the ingredient is being cooked, add some granulated or palm sugar (or a combination of both) as well as a tiny pinch of salt. Once it's cooked, taste the coconut cream to see whether it's sweet enough, then adjust seasoning accordingly before taking the pot off the heat. I always add less sugar than I think prudent, then add more as needed.
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DEAR ABBY NOV. 24: Teen who wants a baby must stop to think things through
DEAR ABBY: I'm 15 and my boyfriend, "Todd," is almost 18. He wants us to have a baby. I would like to, but I live with my grandmother because my mom has a drug problem and my dad was killed when I was 9. I'm scared if I get pregnant she won't let me keep it.
My grandmother and I don't get along sometimes, and I'm scared she'll have my boyfriend put in jail. I have thought about this, and I really want to have a baby with him. I love Todd more than anything. Is it bad that I want to get pregnant? I'm in ninth grade and he'll be a senior. Please give me some advice. -- WANTS TO BE A MOM, PRINCETON, W.VA.
DEAR WANTS TO BE A MOM: Before you and Todd rush into this, it is important to consider how you will take care of a baby. Babies are not just cute; they are also completely helpless and A LOT OF WORK.
Some schools offer students a program in which boys and girls are given dolls that require 24-hour care. They are just like real babies in that they cry, wet, and must be "fed" and with a parent at all times. Students are assigned to care for their "baby" for a week or more, and often, by the end of the assignment period, the desire to have a baby disappears as the reality about the degree of responsibility becomes obvious. Please look into the possibility of attending a class like this because it is important.
If you become pregnant as a freshman, it will lessen your chances of graduating. You and Todd will need a diploma in order to support yourselves and a child. If loving a baby was all it takes, your mother would be caring for you instead of your grandmother. I cannot stress enough the importance of you and Todd completing your education before becoming parents. It will make you better parents. You should also be prepared to stay together until your child is an adult. Isn't that what you would have wanted if your father hadn't died and your mother turned to drugs?
I'm glad you wrote, that you're smart and didn't act on impulse. Your grandmother is doing her best to raise you, and she already has enough responsibility on her shoulders. Another child might be more than she can physically and emotionally handle.
DEAR ABBY: I'm 16 and have been in a relationship for five months. I know I'm young, but things just happened. I like this boy a lot and he likes me.
Before we went out we were best friends. Back then, we had so much to talk about. But ever since we officially became a couple, there's nothing really to say to each other. We used to talk all day on the phone, and now it's kind of hard to have a normal conversation.
The physical attraction is there, but the mental attraction is sort of going away. He is amazing and listens to all my problems, but when I don't have any problems there is nothing to say. I don't want to end it between us. What should I do? -- DISAPPOINTED
DEAR DISAPPOINTED: You and your boyfriend may be spending too much time together and not enough on other activities. If you interact more with other friends, become active in sports or group activities and spend more time apart, then you -- and he -- will have more to bring to your conversations. Please try it, and encourage him to do the same.
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Early on Christmas Eve, Israeli wrecking crews flattened a Palestinian Bedouin community on a beautiful hilltop in the Ramallah Governorate of the occupied West Bank, demolishing more than a dozen homes and leaving 15 families in temporary tents. Days later, despite the hardship, the residents are proud, hospitable, and determined to hold their land.
The community sits atop a large hill in the scenic valley region between the towns of Ras Karkar and Deir 'Ammar, just up the slope from a small village called Ein Ayoub, about ten kilometers northwest of Ramallah. The Bedouin, who belong to the Jahalin tribe, obtained the prominent plateau in 1980 through an arrangement with land's owner from Deir 'Ammar. Previous to that, they had roamed between the area and the South Hebron Hills, since being expelled from their ancestral home in the Negev Desert, now inside Israel, when the Jewish state was founded in 1948.
In their thirty-plus years on the site—which has no formal name, though their community is often nominally linked with Ein Ayoub—the Bedouin had built up a modest infrastructure of homes and animal barracks constructed with cinder blocks, sheet metal, wood, and canvas. Until Christmas Eve, the Ein Ayoub Bedouin had never experienced an Israeli demolition.
Without warning, at about 9:30 in the morning on 24 December, three bulldozers accompanied by numerous army vehicles rumbled into the small village. By early afternoon it was over. Of the 61 people made homeless, more than half are children.
The Palestine Monitor visited the site on Saturday, 28 December. We were welcomed warmly with tea and homegrown tobacco, and led from one pile of rubble to another. Looming heaps of twisted metal and shattered concrete were all that remained, and we spoke with family members from four of the demolished homes.
Abdullah Jahalin, a young man and father of two boys and a baby girl, showed us video on his smartphone of the bulldozer tearing his house apart. Amidst the jackhammer beat of the heavy machinery, and the groaning, creaking and snapping of walls and rooftop, there is a frenetic despair, figures dashing about, and women and children shouting and screaming—a scene difficult to bear even through a small cracked screen, shaky footage, and tinny sound.
Asked what his family will do now, and if they can rebuild or if they will leave the shattered community, Abdullah responds that he cannot rebuild and he will not leave. "There is no material, no one to help, and nowhere to go," he says through an interpreter. "But this is home."
There is no material, no one to help, and nowhere to go.
There is no material, no one to help, and nowhere to go.
Meters away, Khalid's home of six, including his wife and four children, looks every bit the trash pile as Abdullah's. One of Khalid's children is Rahma, a six-year old disabled girl confined to a wheelchair.
Rahma's grandmother, Fatma, is determined to speak with us. She is strikingly dignified, impeccably dressed in traditional garb, hair covered, face exposed, and stands taller than her height with perfect square posture. She asks rhetorically, "What [did] we do to the soldiers? And what [did] the soldiers do to us?" Her eyes are dark and penetrating. "The world will not help us."
Yet the residents were quick to express gratitude that in the aftermath of the destruction, the governor of Ramallah, Laila Ghannam, and aid workers from the Red Crescent Society, came bearing relief supplies, including food, water, and tents—one tent per family. But there has been no construction material, and no help to rebuild.
And the tents, we are told, do not even keep their occupants dry when it rains. Gesturing at the seams of the canvas, Abdullah shows us where water comes in. "We are without anything," he says. "We are between the ground and the sky." Some residents have taken to sleeping with the sheep in the still-standing animal barracks.
There was no advance warning when the destruction crews arrived on Tuesday morning. Families were simply told that their buildings had been constructed without permits, and, as per the standing demolition order, which had been delivered in writing two years earlier, the buildings were to come down.
Reporters were given the same banal explanation. "The structures at hand were illegal," an Israeli spokesman told Ma'an News Agency. "They had been built without a building permit."
Many thousands of Palestinian homes and buildings in the occupied territories exist under standing demolition orders, some for decades, issued by Israeli authorities. Under the occupation regime, it is illegal for Palestinians in the large majority of the West Bank (known as Area C since the Oslo Accords of 1993 and 1995) to build new structures or add on to existing ones without first obtaining permits that are notoriously elusive and rarely granted—for Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli settlement outposts, which mushroom across the same area, even when they are illegal under Israeli law, are rarely obstructed, and almost always allowed to 'naturalize' into 'legal' settlements by virtue of becoming 'facts on the ground.'
According to international law, all Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories are illegal.
And from the vast pool of standing demolition orders against Palestinians, Israel applies selective enforcement, almost always targeting homes and communities in the immediate vicinity of (expanding) settlements.
Forty-year old Sayya Jahalin, head of a family of eight, gestures with disdain across the valley toward the Israeli settlements. Terraced white buildings with red-tiled roofs, guard towers, and looming radio antennae are visible on the distant hilltops.
"You see me?" Sayya asks me, striking his chest. He is tall and commanding but measured and respectful. "I am from here. I am from the ground." He gestures again across the valley. "See the settlements there? From France, from Russia, from Britain." He is referring to the fact that the majority of the Jewish community in Israel and the West Bank settlements are of immediate European descent, yet Palestinians, with unbroken ties to the land, have no comparable rights.
I am from here. I am from the ground.
I am from here. I am from the ground.
But the Palestinians' problem is not with the Jewish people; rather they repeatedly stress that the occupation and the Israeli military are their enemies.
Through our translator's broken English, Sayya declares, "The soldiers are the terrorists, not us the terrorists." And our translator wants to make sure that I understand that the choice of the word 'terrorist,' irhabi, was quite deliberate, alluding to predominant Western stereotypes about Palestinians.
In recent years, home demolitions have become increasingly common. Most often the victims are from Bedouin or other remote communities of Area C, but very often the targets are in large towns or urban centers. For example, according to Israeli human rights group, B'Tselem, 66 homes were demolished in East Jerusalem in the first eleven months of 2013, displacing almost 300 people, while an additional 143 where demolished across the rest of the West Bank over the same period, leaving close to 400 homeless (the figures do not include hundreds of other property demolitions, such as sheds, animal housings, schools, etc.).
In late October, Israeli authorities issued an unprecedented wave of hundreds of new demolition orders in the East Jerusalem neighborhoods of Ras Khamis and Ras Shahada, impacting—and threatening to displace—up to 15,000 local residents.
The increased demolition activity reflects Palestinians' determination to remain on their land, refusing to be replaced by an ethnically defined Jewish citizenry. Despite growing international alarm, nothing is being done on the ground to slow the pace of the destruction, undoubtedly sowing the seeds of the conflict for years to come, even as the parties are supposed to be negotiating in good faith under the US-brokered "peace talks."
The Christmas Eve demolitions in Ein Ayoub represent one small instance of the ongoing destruction of Palestinian lives, but it has become a microcosm of the larger Palestinian struggle for freedom and justice.
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- LAST TEAM IN: St. Louis clinched baseball's final postseason berth Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to San Francisco. The defending World Series champions were beaten by Cincinnati 3-1, but wrapped up the second NL wild card hours later when the Giants won 4-3 at Dodger Stadium. St. Louis will start Kyle Lohse (16-3) at Atlanta on Friday in the new one-game playoff.
- WILD-WEST SHOWDOWN: Travis Blackley pitched the Athletics past Texas 3-1 to forge a first-place tie with the Rangers in the AL West. The teams meet again Wednesday afternoon in Oakland, a one-game showdown for the division title. The loser settles for a wild card.
The surprising A's grabbed a share of first place for the first time since March 29, erasing the last piece of what had been a 13-game deficit in the division race on June 30.
- BIG RALLY: The Yankees needed a clutch comeback to maintain their one-game lead in the AL East over Baltimore. Not long after the Orioles won 1-0 at Tampa Bay, Raul Ibanez rallied New York past Boston 4-3 with a pinch-hit homer that tied the score in the ninth inning and then an RBI single in the 12th.
The Yankees had been 0-58 when trailing after eight innings this season. Now, they can clinch their 13th division crown in 17 years with a victory Wednesday night or a Baltimore loss. If the teams end up even, they play a one-game tiebreaker Thursday in Baltimore for the AL East title. The loser would get a wild card.
- CLOSE TO THE CROWN: Miguel Cabrera went 2 for 3 with a pair of singles and two RBIs before leaving Detroit's 4-2 loss at Kansas City in the fifth inning. Cabrera leads the American League in batting average (.331), homers (44) and RBIs (139). The Triple Crown was last achieved by Boston's Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. Angels rookie Mike Trout is second in batting average at .324. Texas slugger Josh Hamilton is one home run behind Cabrera and also ranks second in RBIs with 128.
- HOME COOKING: The Nationals and Reds are tied for the best record in the majors (97-64) heading into the final day of the regular season. Washington can clinch home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a victory over Philadelphia or a Reds loss in St. Louis. Cincinnati needs a win and a Nationals loss because Washington won the season series.
- NEXT UP: Midseason acquisition Ryan Dempster (7-3) pitches for the Rangers at Oakland in their last chance to nail down a third consecutive AL West championship. A.J. Griffin (7-1) starts for the rookie-laden Athletics, hoping to become the fifth team to finish in first place after trailing by at least 13 games.
- CHASE CHATTER: "I think they realized how special this is. You can't take these for granted. We were talking about it being kind of subdued and it was, but they're still proud. And had every right to be." - Cardinals rookie manager Mike Matheny on his team's late-night celebration in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff spot when the Dodgers lost to San Francisco.
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2006 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner has been face lifted for 2006, and now comes with more luxury and convenience equipment than ever before. But it's still the real deal, a traditional sport utility built on a truck chassis, thoroughly capable on truly rugged terrain.
The 4Runner is no car-based crossover station wagon. It's built on a rugged ladder frame with a solid rear axle. While some consider this design dated when compared to the latest SUVs or CUVs, which use unit body construction and independent rear suspensions, the 4Runner's more traditional design offers better recreational capability and long-term durability.
Yet the 4Runner does not ride like a buckboard wagon. Toyota engineers went to great pains to prove that this durable, adventurous configuration need not compromise everyday comfort and convenience. The 4Runner is quite comfortable around town and on the highway, with a nice ride quality, almost luxurious. An optional linked shock-absorber system called X-REAS further improves handling in sweeping, high-speed turns. Active safety features include ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, traction control, and electronic stability control, all standard.
Though the basic design may be relatively traditional, the 4Runner features the latest in off-road electronic technology, including Hill Start Assist and Downhill Assist Control. Having the 4Runner walk you down a steep, muddy incline with both feet off the pedals is an impressive display of technology and engineering. Both full and part-time four-wheel drive is available, but even the full-time system comes with a locking function for when the going gets sloppy. Add that stuff to its highly capable suspension, and the 4Runner will go just about anywhere any other production vehicle will go.
Whether you choose the standard V6 or the newly revised V8, the 4Runner offers responsive performance. The V8 boosts the 4Runner's tow rating to 7,300 pounds. Both engines benefit from a sophisticated variable-valve setup and drive-by-wire throttle, delivering strong, responsive acceleration out on the highway; the V8 was revised for 2005 for vastly improved performance. Both engines also benefit from a five-speed automatic transmission.
The 4Runner is noted for its quality construction, durability and reliability. Look up QDR in the automotive dictionary and you might see a picture of a Toyota 4Runner.
Inside, the 4Runner is roomy and comfortable. An optional third-row seat expands the passenger capacity to seven, but the seat can be folded or removed for cargo space. The optional GPS navigation system includes a rear-mounted video camera that lets the driver back to within an inch of the vehicle behind when parallel parking and can help the driver spot a small child before backing up. The navigation system on 2006 models features voice activation. Bluetooth technology has been added for 2006 as well, and a factory-installed rear-seat DVD entertainment system is now available.
For 2006, the appearance of the 4Runner has been revised. Grille, bumpers, and light clusters are re-styled for '06, as are the overfenders and lower body cladding. New trim provides more visual distinction among the SR5, Sport Edition, and Limited grades. For 2006, the 4Runner benefits from upgraded upholstery and more features.
While it may seem old-school to people who want an all-weather sport touring vehicle, the 4Runner is the hot setup for outdoor enthusiasts for its ability to carry them and their gear down primitive roads, rough two-tracks, serious mud or sand, and rugged terrain. Yet it won't punish its owner in everyday use. It's smooth and quiet and highly sophisticated in terms of technology and features. If your weekend involves driving over rugged terrain, the 4Runner is an excellent choice.
Model Lineup
The 2006 Toyota 4Runner comes in three trim levels: SR5, Sport Edition, and Limited. Each is available with the V6 or V8, and with two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). A Class III receiver hitch with seven-pin electric connection is standard on V8 models and optional on V6s; it mounts directly to the rear frame crossmember.
The SR5 V6 2WD ($27,635) and 4WD ($29,910) come standard with automatic climate control; cruise control; six-speaker AM/FM/casette/CD/MP3 stereo; remote keyless entry; skid plates to protect the underbody; integrated fog lamps; 16-inch alloy wheels; black running boards; chrome grille; and body-colored bumpers, fender flares and lower cladding. The SR5 V8 2WD ($29,650) is similarly equipped, and the 4WD V8 ($31,925) adds power adjustable front seats.
The Sport Edition V6 2WD ($29,975) and 4WD ($32,250) add unique cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped tilt-telescope steering wheel with integrated cruise and audio controls, a leather-wrapped shift knob, power heated outside mirrors, X-REAS Sport Enhancement Suspension, bigger brake rotors, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Externally, the Sport Editions are distinguished by a hood scoop, smoked-chrome grille and headlight bezels, graphite-painted roof rails with black crossrails, and tubular side steps. The Sport Edition V8 2WD ($31,355) and 4WD $33,630) are similarly equipped.
The Limited V6 2WD ($34,350) and 4WD ($36,625) come with leather upholstery, heat and memory functions for the front seats, black wood-grain-style interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, premium stereo with six-CD changer, HomeLink, auto-dimming inside mirror, engine immobilizer, automatic headlamps, a cargo-handling system, and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The grille is color-keyed and the running boards are illuminated. Limited V8 2WD ($36,110) and 4WD ($38,385) list the same standard equipment. Limited models ride on the standard suspension, but can be ordered with the X-REAS suspension ($450); V8 models can add pneumatic self-leveling ($950).
A third-row seat is available for the 4Runner in a limited number of package combinations.
A GPS navigation system with a rearview video camera is optional on all 2006 models ($2,420-$2,840). A power moonroof ($900) and a new rear-seat DVD player ($1,580) with wireless headphones is available for all models. Some Limited-level luxuries are offered as stand-alone options for SR5 and Sport Edition.
All 4Runners come with Toyota's Star Safety System, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control, anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. All models also feature a Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) while 4WD units add Downhill Assist Control (DAC).
Passive safety features include dual-stage front airbags; and three-point seat belts at all positions, with pretensioners and force limiters to reduce the chance of belt-related injuries. Front side-impact airbags and curtain-style head protection airbags for front and rear passengers are optional ($650-$680) on all 4Runners and are equipped with a rollover-sensing system and a cutoff switch. All models come with a tire pressure monitor.
Back when Toyota pickup trucks were sleek and compact, the 4Runner looked like a sleek, compact wagon (with extra ground clearance) based on a Toyota pickup. All that changed when the current-generation 4Runner arrived in 2003, or at least the sleek-and-compact part did. While still clearly related to a Toyota truck, today's 4Runner is big and burly. It only looks small in relation to Toyota's even bigger Sequoia.
Styling changes for 2006 add still more visual muscle. The trapezoidal grille remains, but now it slashes into the bumper below; and one big, bold horizontal crossbar has replaced the two slimmer bars used previously. Foglights, when ordered last year, were contoured to the surface of the bumper; now they are standard, and they hunker down in squared-off foxholes. The more massive and bumpy front bumper sets a chunkier theme that continues through more prominent overfenders and body cladding (making the 2006 model an inch-and-a-half wider than the '05). Headlights and taillights have been more subtly re-shaped, with the teardrop effect of the former slightly exaggerated.
More than ever, the 4Runner looks off-road rugged and ready to hit the dusty trail. Backing up that contention are skid plates for the engine, transfer case and fuel tank, all of which come standard. (Even 2WD models get the engine and fuel tank plates.) A molded-in step adds a functional look to the broad rear bumper.
Visual cues help distinguish among the three trim levels. Bumpers are body-color on all three models. On SR5, however, grille, door handles, and the license-plate trim are chrome, and running boards are painted black. The Sport edition retains the hood scoop and is further distinguished by a smoked-chrome effect in its grille and headlamp trim, and by a graphite-and-black roof rack. Tubular side steps replace the SR5's running boards. The Limited looks almost military with its body-color grille, black roof rack and black running boards (which are illuminated). The standard aluminum-alloy wheels have six spokes on SR5 and Sport Edition; five on Limited, and they grow from 16 inches to 17 to 18 as you move up the line.
4Runner's windshield, side windows, and side mirrors are made of hydrophilic glass and repel water like a waxed car or a window that has been treated with Rain-X. The glass causes water to form large drops, which are quickly shed by gravity or wind. The side mirrors are angled out to increase the driver's field of view. The available moonroof includes a two-stage wind deflector designed to reduce wind noise when traveling above 55 mph.
Interior Features
The Toyota 4Runner cabin is a good place to be in rugged terrain and nasty weather. For starters, it's roomy and comfortable. It's highly functional. The quality of materials and they way they fit together is good, and loaded models are quite luxurious. Overall, the 4Runner cabin looks traditional SUV, in spite of some high-zoot features.
The standard cloth is nice, and the cloth seats in the SR5 and Sport Edition are comfortable, with side bolsters to keep the driver in place when cornering or driving off road. All seats offer adjustable headrests and three-point seatbelts, and the driver's seat adjusts eight ways, manually on the SR5 V6 and powered on all others. The driver and front passenger sit up high, as one expects in an SUV, yet flatter to the floor, as in some low cars like a Ford Mustang. The driver's legs stretch out, rather than down, toward the pedals. It's a feeling we've noticed in some Jeeps, going back quite some years, and it's the side effect of a very practical SUV impulse to pull the ground clearance up as high as possible while keeping the overall profile low for stability.
A two-tone dashboard houses the instruments. Gauges illuminate orange, set in three deep binnacles that prevent the front-seat passenger from reading them. The fuel gauge uses an inclinometer for accurate readouts when the 4Runner is tilted in the rough.
Automatic climate control is standard on all models, while the Limited comes with his-and-hers dual-zone temperature controls. The fan, airflow and temperature controls, are big and easy to locate; they are long on design and a little awkward at first, but become easy to use with familiarity.
The stereo buttons are easy operate. The Auto down button for the power windows is illuminated but the central lock button is not and can be difficult and awkward to find in the dark, leaving impatient, would-be passengers tapping on your window as you fumble around for the switch, a daily annoyance. A display located just above the climate controls reveals time, ambient temperature, and trip data. A 115-volt AC power outlet is available, a real bonus in the backcountry.
An unusual feature is a pair of small convex mirrors at the rear corners of the interior, designed to help the driver see approaching vehicles when backing out of a parking space. The mirrors work on the same principal as those big convex mirrors mounted at the corners of large parking garages. In the 4Runner, they help the driver detect motion in a busy parking lot. Using them effectively, however, takes some practice, as it's hard to distinguish details. We're guessing most people don't use them.
The rearview video camera works incredibly well. A video camera hidden in the rear bumper projects the image onto the seven-inch navigation screen on the center dash whenever the 4Runner is in reverse. The pictures are sharp, even in complete darkness (with the backup lights on), and cover the area directly behind and a couple of feet on either side of the car. The extreme fish-eye view of the lens makes distances difficult to judge, but skilled drivers quickly learn how to use it to their advantage. When parallel parking the camera allows the driver to easily back to within an inch of the car behind. The camera adds safety by giving the driver an opportunity to see what's immediately behind the 4Runner, whether it's a short metal pole or a child on a tricycle or someone pushing a grocery cart.
The navigation system is among the best, intuitive and relatively easy to use. It features a touch-screen monitor, voice guidance and Bluetooth capability. Toyota says that its route-searching capabilities are more than twice as fast as competitive systems. Map data for the contiguous United States and major cities in Canada is stored on one DVD. The integrated Bluetooth feature provides a hands free communication system using a cellular phone; calls can be dialed by using the
Driving Impressions
The Toyota 4Runner's standard 4.0-liter V6 engine is responsive, and never left us feeling short changed. This engine is packed with the latest technology, including fully variable valve timing, a linkless electronic throttle, and lightweight all-aluminum construction. It's rated at 236 horsepower and 266 pound-feet. (Those figures are down slightly over last year because of revised SAE testing procedures; the engine performs the same as it did in 2005.) The 4WD model attains a credible 17/21 mpg City/Highway EPA rating, while the 2WD V6 is rated 18/21 mpg. Premium fuel is recommended for optimum performance. We heartily recommend this engine for anyone who doesn't plan to do much towing.
The optional 4.7-liter V8, introduced for 2005, represents a huge improvement over the V8 it replaced. We found it delivered strong performance for our 2006 4Runner. It's smooth and tractable and never struggles when thrust is needed. The V8 features variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and electronic throttle control with intelligence (ETCS-i), turning it into a real performer. It's rated 260 horsepower and 306 pound-feet of torque, and adds about 190 pounds to the weight of the vehicle. EPA fuel-use estimates are 16/20 mpg for the 2WD V8 and 15/19 with 4WD. Toyota recommends premium fuel. Both engines feature a cranking system that keeps the starter engaged until complete combustion is achieved, freeing the driver from holding the key until the engine turns over. This is a feature usually associated with expensive luxury sedans.
Both engines are paired with a sophisticated five-speed automatic transmission. More gears means better response for any given situation along with better efficiency. The transmission is equipped with Artificial Intelligence Shift control, which changes gear-shifting patterns according to driving conditions and driver intent. It works well and seems to understand when you want to cruise and when you want to get with the program, and it shifts smoothly around town.
The 4Runner handles very well for a truck with a live rear axle. We drove all the models over twisting back roads along the Oregon coast and found them easy to drive at a quick clip. We also spent a lot of time in a 2006 Limited 4WD V8 around Los Angeles. The suspension damping is excellent. When the road got bumpy, we could tell our truck had a solid rear axle rather than an independent rear suspension, but the 4Runner still handles more confidently than other live-axle SUVs, such as the Chevy TrailBlazer. Rack-and-pinion steering gives the 4Runner quick response and good steering feel.
The ride on unpaved roads is smooth, which is important on long gravel treks over washboard surfaces. The 4Runner's well-tuned damping and progressive-rate spring bumpers are to thank here. Where the 4Runner really comes into its own, however, is when the terrain gets truly gnarly. There's lots of suspension articulation for climbing over boulders and gullies, and a host of technology for handling steep, slippery grades.
Still, the 4Runner is a truck, not a car. Rather than using unit-body construction like the Toyota Highlander and RAV4, the 4Runner is built on a separate ladder frame that features full-length box-section frame rails. Toyota also steered away from using an independent rear suspension like the one on the ladder-frame Ford Explorer. An independent rear suspension would have offered better ride quality and allowed for a roomier interior, but Toyota said off-road capability was a high priority for the 4Runner and that its live rear axle provides more suspension travel.
A limited-slip differential, optional on many SUVs, is standard on even 2WD 4Runners. We found the two-wheel-drive models impressively capable on rugged terrain; indeed, a 2WD 4Runner is more capable off road than many all-wheel-drive SUVs. For ultimate traction, however, you do need a four-wheel-drive model; and it seems to us that if y
The Toyota 4Runner is a highly capable trail vehicle. It will get you over the rocks and through the muck, but it won't make you regret its durable construction when you're cruising the Interstate. It's smooth and quiet on the road and there's plenty of room for family and friends. The V6 is our first choice for its power and efficiency, but the V8 delivers excellent response and is the proper choice for towing. If you want serious recreational capability with quality, durability and reliability, the 4Runner is an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you rarely venture onto unimproved trails, then you'll find the Toyota Highlander and car-based SUVs smoother and more comfortable.
NewCarTestDrive.com assistant editor John Katz contributed to this report.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Toyota 4Runner SR5 2WD V6 ($27,635); SR5 4WD V6 ($29,910); SR5 2WD V8 ($29,650); SR5 4WD V8 ($31,925); Sport Edition 2WD V6 ($29,975); Sport Edition 4WD V6 ($32,250); Sport Edition 2WD V8 ($31,355); Sport Edition 4WD V8 ($33,630); Limited 2WD V6 ($34,350); Limited 4WD V6 ($36,625); Limited 2WD V8 ($36,110); Limited 4WD V8 ($38,385)
|236-hp 4.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 260-hp 4.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8
|5-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|dual-stage front airbags, three-point seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters at all positions, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA); Vehicle Skid Control; traction control; tire pressure monitor.
|Safety equipment (optional):
|driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags, overhead curtain-style head protection airbags front and rear w rollover sensor and cut-off switch
|Basic warranty:
|3 years/36,000 miles
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|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD V8 ($38,385)
|Standard equipment:
|dual-zone automatic climate control w rear ventilation and air filtration; leather-trimmed interior w 8-way heated power adjustable driver's seat w power lumbar, heated 4-way power adjustable front passenger's seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel w integrated cruise control and audio controls; anti-theft system; rear-seat audio w remote control and wireless headphone capability, HomeLink garage door opener, auto-dimming mirror w compass, black woodgrain interior trim, sliding sun visors w illuminated vanity mirrors, auto on/off headlamps, double-decker cargo system w cargo net, 115-volt AC power outlet, power door locks and windows with driver auto up/down, power rear window, remote keyless entry, electronic rear hatch locking system, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, overhead console with map lights and sunglass holder, two 12-volt power outlets, cargo cover, 60/40 split folding rear seats, AM/FM/CD/MP3/cassette stereo, skid plates, integrated towing hitch
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Side and Curtain Airbags ($650) includes seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection of driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags for head protection for first- and second-row outboard passengers w roll sensor and cutoff switch; third-row seat ($1,175); daytime running lights ($40); power tilt/slide moonroof w sunshade ($900); rear spoiler w CHMSL ($200); JBL AM/FM/CD w 8 speakers and navigation system w back-up camera ($2,420); X-REAS Sport suspension ($450)
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|Price as tested (MSPR):
|four-wheel drive
|4.7-liter dohc 32-valve V8 w VVT-i
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|260 @ 5400
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|306 @ 3400
|5-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|15/19 mpg
|109.8 in.
|189.2/75.2/71.3 in.
|Track, f/r:
|62.0/62.0 in.
|Turning circle:
|37.4 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|39.7/55.3/41.8 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|39.1/55.4/34.6 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|32.9/48.4/24.1 in.
|Cargo volume:
|75.1 cu. ft.
|1450 Lbs.
|Towing capacity:
|7000 Lbs.
|Suspension, f:
|independent, double wishbones, coil springs, interconnected shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|Suspension, r:
|live axle, two lower trailing links, two upper anti-torque links, coil springs, interconnected shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|Ground clearance:
|9.1 in.
|Curb weigth:
|4555 lbs.
|P265/60R18 mud and snow
|Brakes, f/r:
|ventilated disc/ventilated disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
|Fuel capacity:
|23.0 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of February 6, 2006.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-GO-TOYOTA - www.toyota.com
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The 2014 council wide Ripley Rendezvous is now a part of history, but the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 can already look forward to attending a bigger and better rendezvous in 2015. Next year will be time for the Area-Wide Ripley Rendezvous which will bring Boy Scouts from all over the state of Minnesota, and a few Scouts from neighboring states, to the central Minnesota National Guard base. I believe at least four councils, if not five, work together to plan this activity.
There will be three programs provided for the Boy Scouts, based on the Scouts' age. The Extreme Program, for ages 14 and older will include Military Demonstrations, Team Challenges, Obstacle Course, Biathlon Course, Climbing & Rappelling, and a Zip Line. The Adventure Program, for 13 and older, will include Military Demonstrations, Hunting Instructionals, North Range Shooting Sports, Tomahawk Throw, Voyageurs Reenactment Group, and Historical Firearms Demos. The Action Center, open to all Scouts, will include Hands-On Activities/Displays, Rocket Launching, Outdoor Skills Training, Military Equipment, DNR & State Patrol Demos, and Pro Fishing Celebrities.
Special events for the weekend include Interactive Drone Flights, Military Honor Guard, MN Military Museum Tours (which is a favorite of our Boy Scouts), a Saturday Night Stage Show, Saturday Night Fireworks, and a Celebrity Fun Run. The Trading Post will be loaded with all kinds of goodies and special weekend souvenirs.
This event will be held on May 15-17, 2015. The cost per participant in only $45, which is not too bad considering the program offered. Troops will set up camp in a jamboree style setting.


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50+ Things You Should Learn About Your Client
One necessary skill for successful consulting is getting to know your client and understanding how you can be effective for them. I've found there are a bunch of "hacks" that can help you get up to speed on an organization and its individuals as quickly as possible. I want to share these quick tips and tricks with you, as well as a bunch of other questions that are worth answering, either through research, by observing the client, or by asking outright.May 27, 2014 55 35


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From princess to slave in the blink of an eye. . . .
Himiko's world is falling apart. An attack by a rival clan, the Ookami, has left many from her tribe dead or enslaved. Amid the chaos and fear, Himiko hatches a plan to save her people. But just when it seems that she will outwit Ryu, the cruel Ookami leader, she is captured. Held against her will, Himiko starts to realize that not all of the Ookami are her enemies. Though she may not see her path as clearly as the spirits seem to, there's more adventure (and even unexpected love) for this princess turned shaman-warrior.
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Ohhhhh, fringe-fantasy worthy Duke players… I'm not a fan! Belle Knox isn't a fan! Is she fringe-fantasy worth? Plausibly. Whilst you search her in Incognito mode, Kyle Singer went all multi-cat in a near-rainbow explosion for 11/7/3/5/1. He even stole DeMarcus Cousins' parking spot! Fight, fight! While I'm not necessarily the biggest Singler fan (which I'm sure you can ascertain by the title and if you've read all year), he does have something going for him that all Lakers and Bucks would give their left nut for. Consistent minutes. After the All-Star break, Singler is averaging 34 minutes a game. And hey, he needs every single[r] one of them to stay fantasy relevant. Burn! But relevant indeed, as his slash in that time is 11.7/3.1/1.6/1.1/0.6. Not setting the world on fire, but for your fringe-guys – especially in weekly leagues – giving you a little of something is better than a lot of nothing. Award winning advice right there! Along with the multi-cat, is at 1.5 treys and 82% FT shooting since the break. Dibbling in this, dabbling in that, and next thing you know he's someone you trust more than, I dunno, maybe even Brandon Jennings who couldn't find the hole last night. "Tie in a joke from the beginning, tie in a joke from the beginning!" Shut up 13-year-old inner monologue! Here's what else I saw in NBA action from last night:
Andrew Bynum – Um, what? Somebody at work leaned over and told me he had 10 boards. He might as well have leaned over and told me that Malaysian plane just landed next to the office. 8/10/1, not buying anything worth adding for a second.
Jared Sullinger – Led the Celtics in shots and points. What I like to see! 17/9 and then all 0s is not… Solid 26 minutes otherwise against a good defensive team. Still like Sully.
Rajon Rondo – Rough shooting night going 4-15 for 8/3/8/2/0. Not the worst, but not good. Doesn't help he's sitting tonight against the Knicks on top of it. Man, he could've gone 20/20 against Raymond Felton! Double dimebag! Quarterbag!
Evan Turner – Hit all of his shots, so must've been an awesome game, right?! 9/0/3/0/0. I'm just happy my low Turner rank ended up working out with the trade, so ima gloat! Just like…
Paul George – …how Paul George is falling apart a bit, going 12/3/4/2/0 with 5 TOs last night. Been a little bit of a rough last 4 for him, but he's obviously fine. Sample bias!
Jeff Green – Shot 3-16. His shot has gone worse than Matthew Fox's career.
DeMarcus Cousins – Despite his parking spot getting stolen, 13/14/1/1/6. Shot poorly from the field and the stripe, but makes up for it with the Boogie Swat! Not to be confused with Booty Sweat…
Reggie Evans – Started and went 6/8/0/3/0. There might not be a safer bet for boards off the waivers.
Andre Drummond – Hurt a finger but played through it. Let's just hope it doesn't swell up to foam finger size!
Rodney Stuckey – I feel like I haven't mentioned him in a while. Maybe it's because he had 5 points his previous two games. Boom! 23/3/4/2/0 shooting 8-16 with no TOs. Still, very boring player. He's a FTnof maybe… If you need FT help, at 3.1 a game at 82.5% could be worth a streamboat.
Taj Gibson – The game I watched last night, and Gibby didn't look shibby. Missed a wide open dunk at one point. Only got 23 minutes for 5 boards, but did manage 2 blocks to salvage. Not worried though.
Joakim Noah – The passing is ridiculous. 13/8/7/0/2. Not his best, but against the Spurs, still trouncing it.
D.J. Augustin – Playing like the pre-Kirk Hinrich-return-from-injury days! And Hinrich might as well have not played last night! Kirk shot 1-9, while DJ for 7-10 24/3/4. Played more minutes, played really well down the stretch to make the blowout not as blowout-y, should be owned in most leagues.
Boris Diaw – These perfect shooting games are getting ridiculous. Sure it was only 2-2, but perfect shooting in three of the last four. 8/7/2/3/0 with both shots treys and 2-2 FT. "Ratio fixer Boris"! Or maybe "BoRatio"! BoRatio Hornblower!
Danny Green – Had no idea he even played. I don't think anyone did. This became a blowout early, and even though the score ended up a tad closer, I could see Pop giving Green a red light after a 30 something to 11 score.
Ersan Ilyasova – Random DNP for his ankle. No warning until the last second. Leave it to Drew!
John Henson – Started! Rejoice in fantasy celebration! 10/8/2/0/2 is fine, but we want more in 32 minutes!
Jeff Adrien – With no Ersan, pretty much had to play minutes, and got them again. 20 minutes for 12/7/0/0/2 in what he should be doing in all 5 games this week. Except Larry Drew is the fantasy antichrist and arbitrarily sat him Monday. I'd rather go out on a date with Amanda Knox than have one beer with Larry Drew.
Zaza Pachulia – Right up there with Bynum for yesterday's "wtf mate?!" stat of the night. 9/6 and 10 assists?! Zaza with a dimebag?! Welcome to absolute crazy town. But it's the Bucks, and for Thursday I predict Miroslav Raduljica goes for 20/20.
James Harden – Gave it his all against his former Thunder! Barely missed a trip-dub going 28/8/9/1/1. He's been smokin' it lately.
Terrence Jones – Just can't buy the minutes. That's the toughest part of making fantasy calls on the fringe guys – he gets three straight 32+ minute games and performs extraordinarily well so I buy in, then three straight now of sub 25 minutes with nothing doing. 8/3/0/1/2 in 21 minutes last night, the blocks were nice, but he's still in streamer land with the bad playing time.
Steven Adams – 24 minutes and a productive start! 2/8 with two blocks isn't blow the roof off the barn (or something like that), but a nice increase in PT. We'll see.
Damien Lillard – 32/4/7. Only 2 TOs (12 the previous 2 games) and was on a bit of scoring drought the past six so this was a big one to help get hot heading into the playoffs.
Nick Calathes – Had a monster first half getting 7 dimes in 9 minutes. Ended with a 7/2/9/1/0 line shooting 3-4 with a trey. Not much you can depend on, but in a deeper league with an assists need, he's at 4+ in seven of the last nine.
Marc Gasol – Good to see him keep on truckin'. 19/9/7 in another trip-dub flirt. Tapas caliente!
Andre Iguodala – Getting harder to defend him. Which is weird since I was pretty down on him heading into the year… 4/2/5/0/2 is decent-ish, but hey it was in only 26 minutes in a blowout. 0-2 FT though, sheesh Iggy! Having enough trouble scoring as it is! But plays like this make me defend again! Ahhhhh, I don't know what to do anymore!!!!
Next Game: MEM @ NOP tonight. Watching to see how Calathes does with the second unit and excited to see the Brow in action. Good luck in the big Wednesday slate tonight!


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People, Don't Buy More Than One Powerball Ticket
You can buy one lottery ticket. But more than just one doesn't increase your odds of winning a jackpot. Marketwatch's Chuck Jaffe discusses on Markets Hub. Photo: Reuters.
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This patches a problem with some of the Iam configuration like gender. There may be more issues but since the person responsible is not here this week, this patch tries to deal with it as best as possible. Most Iams should continue to work as before. Just a few details will be different.
The Iam Framework for developers is here:
Newcomers are probably best served by downloading the IamTemplate project first, which is completely self-contained and also includes the IamFramework.jar and the javadocs:
Instructions how to get started and more can be found at the wiki: http://ai.bluemars.com/wiki.
Bugs can be reported on this forum.
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mirror, in optics, a reflecting surface that forms an image of an object when light rays coming from that object fall upon it (see reflection). Usually mirrors are made of plate glass, one side of which is coated with metal or some special preparation to serve as a reflecting surface. The junction of this reflecting surface and the plate glass is called the mirror line. Highly polished metal and other materials serve also as mirrors; fused quartz is used for applications that require high precision because of its very low thermal expansion. Three common types of mirror are the plane mirror, which has a flat, or plane, surface; the convex mirror; and the concave mirror.
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He's currently in a roomy carrier, and have made arrangements for him to go to a wonderful and much quieter home, where he can hopefully be slowly introed to some calm company (when he's recovered) instead of our mad lot which seem totally unsuitable for him, but unfortunately his new family are currently on holiday.
If anyone has a little cage that we could borrow until his they are back (about a week to a week and a half), we'd hugely appreciate it.
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Tips on Keeping Cool and Staying Safe This Summer
With summer officially arriving this week, people look forward to spending more time outside enjoying the warmer weather. Dr. John Staley, assistant professor in Kent State University's new College of Public Health, says taking the proper precautions can reduce the risk of heat-related problems this summer.
Older adults have a number of potential issues that can lead to a greater risk of heat issues. Seniors are less likely to maintain the balance of fluids to be properly hydrated, according to Staley. "Like cars, our bodies get less efficient as they get older," Staley said. Infants, children and those with mental illnesses are also vulnerable to heat-related problems.
Staley offers these tips for a safe and healthy summer:
1. Use air conditioning if possible
The number one preventative factor is air conditioning. "Unfortunately, many seniors who have air conditioning in their homes are unable to afford the cost to run it," Staley said. But even without air conditioning, maintaining good air flow in the home is important. "Cross ventilation can really help keep residences cooler," Staley advised. "You might also want to cover windows in direct sunlight, use fans and open windows at night."
2. Maintain proper hydration
Maintaining proper hydration is critical to staying safe in warmer temperatures. "All liquids are not created equal," Staley said. "Water is by far the best, but fruit and vegetable juices are also good. It is best to avoid caffeine, alcohol and high-sugar drinks," Staley warned.
Sports drinks can be a good source of hydration, but they are not for everybody. "When you see the word 'electrolytes,' that means sodium," Staley said. "It is important to be cautious if you have certain health issues such as high blood pressure, which requires the use of diuretics. In those cases, sodium intake may be restricted."
3. Be Aware of Weather Conditions
Common sense is a key factor in avoiding weather-related problems this summer. "Be aware of local weather conditions, such as temperature and humidity, as well as the heat index,' Staley added. The heat index combines temperature with relative humidity to determine a measurement of the perceived temperature or "real feel" temperature, according to Staley.
4. Dress Appropriately
Staley suggests light-colored clothing made of natural fabrics.
5. Avoid stressful outdoor work and exercise
6. Use Sunscreen
"Use a sunscreen with the appropriate SPF rating – at least 15 SPF for daily use," Staley said. "Severe sunburn can cause your cooling system to get out of whack quickly."
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