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At IMTS 2014, Mazak showcased how larger sized 5-axis multi-tasking vertical machining centers could allow a shop to cost-effectively and quickly produce those occasional, low-volume spiral-bevel gear sets in-house. We machined a spiral bevel gear set that included a 29-tooth, 22"-diameter pinion gear and a 114-tooth, 6-ft-diameter ring gear on our INTEGREX e-1550V/10 Multi-Tasking 5-axis Machining Center. We
completed the gear set in days as opposed to months and using only the one machine.
Most recently, however, we successfully power skived gears using the highly synchronized rotation of both the milling spindles and C-axes on our INTEGREX i-200, INTEGREX e-420 and INTEGREX i-630 Multi-Tasking Machine models. With these machines, we power skived gears in several sizes and types, including standard and I.D. splines in both straight and angled teeth patterns along with spur gears and helical gears.
Unlike high-volume dedicated gear skiving systems, multi-tasking machines provide the flexibility to perform other part operations as well. You could, for instance, turn a part's I.D. and O.D. and cut its other mating features – all on the same machine that will also power skive the part's gear tooth pattern. This significantly improves overall part accuracy because all the machined features run true to the gear teeth. Plus, the same multi-tasking machine that power skives a gear for you one day can machine completely different, non-geared components for you the next.
No one will dispute that dedicated skiving systems are fast, but multi-tasking machines are much more cost effective in comparison, especially when they eliminate the need to farm out occasional gear work. By keeping your occasional gear cutting in-house, you also gain complete control over part processing, as well as delivery times because outside vendor turnaround times are no longer an issue.
Synchronization and proper cutting ratio are key in power skiving. During the operation, the workpiece – mounted on a table or in a turning spindle depending on multi-tasking machine model – rotates in synchronization with that of the skiving tool. Rotation of the two also happens at a specific ratio dictated by the number of teeth being cut in the part and the number of teeth on the cutter itself.
Keep in mind that the power skiving operation is a precarious and parameter-specific process in that there is very little room for error. As both the workpiece and cutter masses spin, the slightest miscalculation in terms of synchronization will immediately cause chatter that will continue until you completely remove the cutter from the cut and make the proper adjustments.
Also there can be limitations in terms of rpm – how fast the C-axis can spin while maintaining proper synchronization with the milling spindle. Dedicated skiving machines typically offer higher synchronized-rpm capabilities. However, thanks to our new MAZATROL SmoothX CNC control technology, we continue to boost the speeds/rpms at which our multi-tasking machines maintain skiving synchronization. Synchronization at faster rpms helps shorten power skiving cycle times and allows a machine to cut a wider range of gear sizes.
Another aspect of power skiving is that workpieces rotate faster than in a hobbing operation. Consider, for instance, a 40-tooth gear would rotate at 8.75 rpm while using a single start hob rotating at 350 rpm. To power skive the same gear, the part would need to rotate at 218.75 rpm while using a 25-tooth cutter rotating at 350 rpm. For the necessary skiving speed and accuracy, our multi-tasking machines incorporate integral motor C axes.
Power skiving also requires a very rigid cutting tool-spindle interface with absolutely zero rotational play. If the tool moves at all, the result will be vibration that, again, will continue until the tool is completely removed from the cut.
In regards to workpieces, the intended gear pattern location should be such that it allows for interference-free machining. The multi-tasking machine's spindle needs plenty of room to tilt – almost to a horizontal orientation between 7 and 15 degrees – and maneuver the skiving tool for cutting. Basically, the gear patterns must be close enough to the workpiece ends to provide ample room for either O.D. or I.D. power skiving.
As a final comment, dedicated gear cutting equipment is not going away. Multi-tasking machines simply provide you another option for doing smaller batches of gear cutting in addition to your other part processing operations.


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New Zealand, like many economies has experienced rapidly growing inequality - but in the past twenty years New Zealand's gap between rich and poor has grown faster than any other country in the OECD, except Sweden.
Local reaction to this growing inequality was intially slow but student protests and concerns about education cuts are begining to be expressed in ways which are reminiscent of the early days of resistance to Austerity in Europe. New Zealand appears to be entering a period of moral crisis which has potential to raise questions about the very legimacy of government.
Critics of New Zealand's version of an Austerity budget argue the 2012 budget is silent on growing child poverty and exacerbates intergenerational inequality as many of New Zealand's wealthiest babyboomers are not paying a fair share of tax. Certainly the budget has failed to revisit previous tax cuts granted to high income earners. Instead it aims to claw back tiny amounts through an array of small taxes and cuts, including a penalty on kids' pocket money, cuts to public education and increasing state class sizes, raising medical prescriptions and ending student loans after 4 years. The difficulty with this strategy is that it hits the poor and middle New Zealand harshly, and exacerbates the problems facing young citizens. For example, the time limits on student loans, in a country with the highest proportionate share of youth unemployment in the OCED (45 percent of NZ's total unemployed) begs the question: what are young citizens expected to do if they can't find work and can't afford to continue to study?
The growing moral crisis which is implicit in the 2012 budget was intially obscured in debate. The political spin was that the new budget, 'will tax the wealthy who rent their holiday homes (baches) use their boats and their BMW company cars'. But the fact that there was no attempt to revisit past decisions to grant tax cuts to New Zealand's wealthiest citizens, and no attempt to address New Zealand's rapidly growing social inequality, raises deeper questions of intergenerational justice in a country which values a 'fair go'.
Yet within all New Zealand's major political parties: National, Labour, Greens, Maori, many are begining to feel concerned and uncomfortable about these issues. New Zealand and Sweden both experienced two decades of rapid income inequality, but unlike Sweden, New Zealand has had little consensus to date for a tax redistribution of wealth to support its children. However as New Zealand children's well being outcomes slip from ranking amongst the highest of the 35 OECD nations, to the bottom half of the OECD, a new consensus to support children may finally emerge.
Perhaps its time New Zealand adopted the UK model of a new cross party agreement on funding for children to reduce poverty, after all New Zealand has an effective cross party consensus on supporting the elderly. As a result kiwi's over 65 years experience the lowest rates of poverty in the OECD, while 1 in 5 of New Zealand's children struggle in poverty.
A really resilient community invests in the future, and it doesn't reduce taxes in a manner that takes the future from its children. But at present New Zealand has the highest gap in material deprivation between young and old of all the nations of the OECD. We can, and we must put this injustice right.
For a link to readings from the political right on intergenerational inequality see a thoughtful book on this issue by Conservative Minister David Willetts The Pinch: How the Baby Boomers Took Their Children's Future - And How They Can Give it Back and for debate from the left see the Jilted Generation by Howker and Malik


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You probably understand the basics around home loans or loans to buy an investment property. However, the heartache usually comes from the subtlety of the mortgage lending contract. Whether you like it or not, a mortgage tends to favour the lender and usually takes a much longer view than the borrower considers at the time of contracting.
Issues such as loan value ratios, variable interest rates over time and significant changes in equity can all turn a dream home purchase into a financial burden if all possible consequences are not considered up front.
Skylight can not only direct on the best rates, terms and conditions for mortgage lending or refinancing, but we can help you understand the implications of some of the lesser known pitfalls.
We have access to qualified and independent brokers that can you help you navigate your way to the best mortgage lending or refinancing products and we will work with you to ensure that your long-term commitment to a mortgage fits well with your overarching financial position.
In addition, if you intend to purchase your first home Skylight can bring you up to speed on the latest about the First Home Super Saver Scheme, which may be an alternative for you to pursue when it comes to saving for your initial deposit.


text: Following his well received debut HIGH TIDE, electric guitarist B. Christopher – leader of The B. Christopher Band - continues his emergence as a solo artist with FOUR FROM THE SUN, which features his fluid melodies and dazzling licks in an exciting variety of jazz, pop, R&B and blues settings. Besides return visits from Nathan East and Anton Fig, the album – whose single word titles all refer to multiple shades of red – includes all-star contributions by saxman Andy Snitzer, drummer Shawn Pelton and bassist Stu Hamm. FOUR FROM THE SUN is red hot!


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How to Avoid Buying a Damaged or Stolen Car
So you're ready to get into a newer car – Awesome! It's always exciting to find your new vehicle and get something you love. It is also important to be careful when buying used especially though. If a deal looks like it's too good to be true, you should do a little extra research to be safe. Sometimes if the price is extremely low and things seem a little fishy, there is a reason behind it. Better to take some precautions beforehand than risk purchasing a car with prior body or mechanical issues, or even worse, buying a stolen car. Here's a few pointers on how to avoid having this happening to you:
- Be sure to check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) while inspecting the new car – in person if possible. This number is more often than not located on the driver's dashboard or in the lining of the driver's door latch. It is a unique 17-character code which can be verified by a car registration website called Be sure to check this to see if it appears authentic, and to see if there are any past accidents that the seller isn't mentioning, or even to see if it has been reported stolen in the past. Carfax should tell you what you need to know and is a very useful tool!
- Avoid paying in cash. You'll want to make sure you're getting a receipt and title, whether you pay in cash or not – this is the most important thing. Without a title or receipt, you would have no way to prove the car belongs to you. Always be sure to get some sort of paperwork that legally binds the vehicle to you and can be traced back to who you bought it from.
- Try to get some more information about the seller. If you are emailing, be sure you use your own email address and theirs as well rather than a relay service like Craiglist's email, as this may make it harder to track the seller if need be.
- Lastly, if it seems too good to be true, or if things just don't feel right, don't go for it. If a deal seems way, way to good to be true, it probably is. Your car is something that should never be an impulse buy, so don't get bug eyes for the first car you see.


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With a vital interest in the health of our employees, GEHA oversees an innovative employee wellness program. All office locations feature outside walking trails, and we also provide information about various fitness programs, as well as on-site massage therapy and weight-reduction classes. An established safety and ergonomic program helps keep the GEHA workplace safe and comfortable for employees.
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All GEHA break rooms feature Company Kitchen, a mini-market stocked with fresh, nutritious breakfast and lunch options as well as snack items and drinks. The market offers a free coffee and tea, as well as premium coffee options and hot chocolate for purchase.


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ALLAMUCHY — A new date has been set for the United Way of Northern New Jersey Warren County Golf Outing, according to a press release from the organization. The new date will be Tuesday, May 22.
Proceeds from the event will go towards United Way's Backpack Program, which aims to provide nutritious food year-round for low-income children in the county.
The tournament will be held at the Panther Valley Golf & Country Club on Forest Drive. The tournament schedule will be as follows: registration is at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at noon, cocktail hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and awards and raffle at 6:30 p.m.
Registration is $175 per person and the deadline is Monday, May 7. Late registrants will be accepted at the rate of $195 per person.
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This is the 15th year the event has been held.
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Amec Foster Wheeler announced in early December the award of an engineering services contract by Chilean copper producer Codelco for a new secondary ore grinding facility at the Chuquicamata copper concentrator facility in northern Chile.
Modifications to the existing ore milling plant are intended to substantially improve the copper plant efficiency and increase copper recovery in the SAG mill section of the Chuquicamata plant by reducing the particle size of the final product.
Work has begun and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2015.
Under the contract, Amec Foster Wheeler will provide engineering services, including design and field engineering support, for the new secondary ore grinding processing area. The new facilities planned include a new ball mill, a separate building for hydrocyclones, pebble recirculation material handling, an ore pulp transportation system and a new copper concentrate plant.


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Don't ask me why, but, being a science editor at a large Dutch newspaper, somehow fate has it I write about incomprehensible stuff mostly. Ripples in spacetime, the interior of the proton, lottery statistics, the Big Bang, reproduction of eels, molecular cars, the Higgs particle: a science editor is supposed to write effortlessly about it all. And I do.


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The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced the rosters for next month's NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, presented by Easton, which will be held from February 17-18 at the Troy Sports Center in Troy, Michigan.
For more information on the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, visit www.nahl.com/tpt
The number of players each NAHL team is sending to the event, in which four teams from the four NAHL divisions: Central, Midwest, North and South and a special fifth NAHL 18U Selects team, will each play in two game games, was based on each team's winning percentage within their group as of January 20, 2014. Only those NAHL players without an NCAA commitment are eligible to participate in the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, with the exception of those who will be playing on the NAHL 18U Selects team. Each of the teams consists of a 20-man roster (12 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goaltenders).
In a very short period of time, the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament has become one of the most highly-scouted events of its kind. Last season, over 170 scouts attended the event, which featured almost every NHL team and NCAA Division I school. Over a third of the players that competed in last year's event ended up with an NCAA Division I opportunity. Combined with the NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament and NAPHL Championship series, it will make for an exciting week of hockey and provides a great opportunity for every scout and coach to get a close look the talent in the three leagues.
2014 NAHL Top Prospects schedule:
Monday, February 17th: North vs. South, 1pm – Central vs. Midwest, 3:30pm – NAHL 18U Selects vs. TBA, 6pm
Tuesday, February 18th: Central vs. South, 1pm – Midwest vs. North, 3:30pm – NAHL 18U Selects vs. USNTDP 17-Team, 6pm
While the four NAHL divisional teams will play amongst each other at the event, the NAHL 18U Selects Team will face a yet to be named opponent on Monday, February 17th and then will face USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP) U17 Team on Tuesday, February 18th. This offers a unique opportunity for the NAHL and the NTDP to participate in a high-profile event in cooperation with one another. The NAHL and the NTDP have a rich and productive 12-year history together, as the NTDP was a full-time member of the NAHL from 1997-2009. The U.S. National Under-17 Team is coached by Don Granato and is coming off winning the World U17 Challenge title back in January 4th in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
In conjunction with the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament, all North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL) teams - Midget Major and Midget Minor will compete in the NAPHL Championship Tournament Series for the right to be crowned league champions. That event runs from February 14-18, also at the Troy Sports Center in Troy, Michigan.
The North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL) will also play their Top Prospects Tournament during the week, as all 21 teams will be represented amongst teams in the four divisions of the NA3HL. Each divisional Top Prospects team will play in three games from February 17-19 at the Troy Sports Center in Troy, Michigan.
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How do I change the language on my ili?
Since ili is one-way, the input language (English) can't be changed.
To change the output language, hold on to the lower side button until ili confirms the language is changing.
Please refer to this video for a detailed explanation on how to switch output languages.
How do I know the translation is correct?
ili offers a playback feature for the sentences you say and you can double check whether or not they were recorded correctly. Please use the confirm function to check if ili captured your words correctly. If ili captured your words correctly, the translation should be correct. If the person you are talking to seems to be having trouble understanding ili's translation, try to rephrase your question/statement.
See how you can use ili's confirm function from below.
Can I change the voice on my ili?
At the moment there is only one very cute voice. We currently don't plan on adding new voices, but we have already made an adjustment to "tone it down a notch".
How can I understand what the other person is saying to me?
As a result of user testing for over 2 years, we found that the questions travelers ask during traveling (shopping, dining, asking directions) can be answered by yes/no or gestures and basic English.
Please see the example of how the conversation using ili can work in travel situations from here (demo video).
What is the difference between ili and translation apps?
Many other translation apps require a Wi-Fi connection and in order for you to use it offline, you'd need enough memory on your phone to download each language. ili on the other hand, is Wi-Fi free and can be used instantly.
Will ili's translation improve over time?
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Fall is closing in fast, but October refuses to leave until we honor it with a Mixology Monday. Over at Cocktailians, Vidiot is hosting a most excellent theme, Vermouth. He bids us:
Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to present a delectable vermouth cocktail for us all to drool over. Sweet/Italian or dry/French vermouth are fair game of course, as are quinquina, aperitif wines like Pineau des Charentes, or for that matter any fortified, aromatized wine such as Lillet (red or white), or Dubonnet (ditto.)
Vermouth is a true workhorse of the classic cocktail world. Without it, a martini is just be cold gin. Fortified wines are among my favorite mixers, and my refrigerator is bulging with various bottles of Lillet, Punt e Mes, sweet, blanc, and dry vermouth.1
One of my favorite ways to change up a drink is simply to switch the vermouth used. Like a martini with dry vermouth? I bet it willl be great with Lillet blanc! Can't decide between a martini and a martinez? Make a perfect martini with equal parts of each!
Another favorite drink of mine is the Negroni, with equal parts London dry gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This is a great base to experiment with, as I have show several times here at Two at the Most. One of my most successful substitutions so far was the Rumgroni, simply using rum instead of gin.
Last time I was in the mood for a Rumgroni, my eye was caught by my bottle of Amaro Ramazzotti. I've covered Ramazzotti several times, because it's a fantastic amaro. I decided to give it a whirl in place of the Campari. While the initial taste was great, to my surprise going full equal parts on the Ramazzotti seemed to make it too dominant — surprising to me since I think of it as much more mild than Campari.
1 ounce Jamaican run (Appleton V/X)
0.75 ounces Amaro Ramazzotti
1 ounce sweet vermouth
Stir over ice until well chilled and strain into rocks glass with one piece of ice. Garnish with flamed orange peel.
Dialing the Ramazzotti back to 3/4 ounce and adding a flamed orange twist garnish made for a great balance. This is another drink that will go into rotation in my home bar. Full and rich, yet easy to sip, and made all the better because of the sweet vermouth. I decided to call it the Visconti after the House of Visconti, long time rulers of the Duchy of Milan. Since it's a take on the Negroni, named after another duke, it seemed apt.
Thanks, Vidiot, for a great topic. Be sure to check out Cocktailians for the wrap-up!
[1] Please tell me you already know to keep your open vermouth in the fridge to make it last longer!


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This blog tour is packed with lots of great material and information: learn more about the book, watch the book trailer, read an excerpt, get writing tips from S.P. van der Lee, check out the book playlist, and enter the giveaway!
Beyond (Beyond #1) by S.P. van der Lee
Release Date: November 25, 2013
Sixteen-year-old Raven desperately wants to fit in, but after using a Ouija Board, her already overwhelming hallucinations take a turn for the worse. A ghostly figure named Sam begins to haunt Raven and seems eager to kill her.
She's saved by a reclusive biker named Damian who goes to the same school and appears to have an interest in her. Raven can't help but feel drawn to him. Determined to uncover Damian's connection to the ghost, Raven sets out to discover his secret and the reason Sam started haunting her. However, there's more at stake than just her reputation. Raven's choice between unveiling Damian's true intentions, and living a normal life will put everyone she cares about at risk. To save them, she'll have to go beyond.
Lives are ruined.
Hearts are shattered.
Death lurks at every corner.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18668746-beyond?ac=1
Reviews/advanced praise
"I loved the premise of the book & I loved the characters. The ending left me wanting more…" ~ Lisa W.
"Finally this ends my dry spell of unsatisfying fantasy novels! I loved the plot! I can't help but get hooked into it as the story unfolds." ~ Poecilia from Goodreads
"The book is very good. It has really good mystery in it and a cliffhanger in the end that leaves you screaming for the second book." ~ Katie from Goodreads
I'm jerked out of my sleep, clammy from all the sweat. Sighing, I rub my face. I'm worn down because of the nightmare. Even though I've had this nightmare so many times, I still get chilled to the bone.
Why do I keep having this same bad dream? It all seems so real.
I sit on the edge of my bed to calm myself. I have this dream at least three times a week. It always feels so realistic. My mom used to come to me whenever she heard me screaming when I just had the nightmare. She always found it hard to comfort me, so she just brought me a warm cup of milk.
I blink a few times to take in my surroundings and to assure myself I'm in my room. Every time I have to tell myself I'm not in that car. I'm just home, in my bed. I'm not in that car, and I'm not witnessing the death of the young boy.
Then my cabinet moves.
Stunned, I look at the piece of furniture. Did that just happen, or was it another fantasy? I've just woken up, so it's not strange to see things that aren't real. Right? All of a sudden something appears from behind the cabinet. Black smog is coming through the walls. A black ghost seeps like water through the wall, and then the cabinet and reveals its true form. A human. And he's staring at me with the same wretched smile as he did yesterday when he moved the Ouija board.
This has to be another illusion.
Sam flies to my door, and something invisible latches onto him. He wriggles in mid-air, unable to move forward. I watch in horror as the smoky shadow turns about in his invisible prison.
Another entity drifts through the wall.
This one is much faster and blue, and moves with flexibility through my room. He looks human. This is unbelievable, unimaginable and insane.
I can't comprehend what's happening. The blue ghost follows the black ghost, who's still wriggling around. Then he breaks loose from his invisible prison, and his arms go toward the door. The blue entity comes closer and looks as though he's pursuing the black one.
I watch as Sam flees through my door, just before the blue ghost captures him. Sam's gone. The blue ghost is too late.
The blue entity turns around to look at me.
His body is transparent, accompanied by smoke. His face is unrecognizable, but he has human traits. My desk and the paintings on the wall are visible right through him. Motionless and with my teeth clenched, I stare back at him.
I can't believe what I'm seeing. This has to be another ridiculous hallucination.
He stands frozen in my room. Even his eyes are translucent, but they're there, because they have a lighter color than the rest of his body. It's as if he's wearing clothes, but only the soft outlines are visible. His body looks like it consists of a million little stars that glisten as he moves. He reminds me of a reflection of the cosmos.
This ghost isn't like the others. This one seems more like a real human and less like a horrifying shade. He glows, just like the others, but I sense something that can be trusted in his aura. His body radiates warmth and power, and it doesn't strike me with fear. What is he?
Then the mysterious stranger leaves just as quick as he came.
I am a writer and reader of YA Paranormal Romance novels and aspire to be a well known author. I love reading the same genre, as well as Dystopian and an occasional fantasy book. In my spare time, when I'm not reading books, I like to play games such as RPG's.
I have a bachelor in Digital Communication and enjoy pretty much anything that has to do with technology 🙂
BEYOND will be published on November 25th 2013. I'm currently available for Promos, spotlights, reviews, interviews, guest posts, you name it! Just send me a message 🙂
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A big thank you to S.P. van der Lee for sharing some tips for aspiring authors about writing:
Starting out with writing:
If you're thinking about writing a book, it's a great idea to gather some tips on how to start. Here are some tips.
1. Writing a book starts at the point where you get an idea. You need a solid concept to start something new. Something intriguing. It doesn't have to be fresh or innovative, just something interesting.
From there on out you start to build on the characters surrounding this concept. Build on the surrounding theme, the idea, and the scenes one by one. Layer by layer. It might come to you in bits and pieces, but that's okay. Make sure to remember everything or write it down. Don't shoot down ideas yet. Anything goes in the development stage. You'll figure out what to put into your book and what to leave out later on.
2. Put down your characters first. Define what they want, what they need, what they desire. This is the most important thing in a book. What drives your characters is what people find most interesting to read about. So create your characters from their emotions and will. Afterwards, you can start describing their looks, what they do, their hobbies, their passion, their age, and so on. Always make it specific. A character never likes 'just books'. Specify what kind of books. A character never 'just goes to school'. Describe his exact classes and what he/she likes or dislikes about them. Make them real. This also means introducing flaws. No character is perfect as no person in real life is perfect.
3. Clearly define your genre before you start writing, otherwise it might become unclear later on in the process. It is important that you label your book prior to writing, because you want to know exactly what it'll turn out to be once published. You must know the ins and outs of that genre and what's most appropriate in the genres. For example, not all genres appreciate the use of first-person perspective or present tense writing.
4. Do research. Do A LOT of research. I can't say this often enough. If you find a topic you know little about, dive into it and find more about it. You can find loads of information on the internet if you know where to look. If you use regions in your book that you're not familiar with, such as a different state or country, then make sure to use Google Maps for instance. You can see a lot of the environment this way and it helps with describing things in your book. The same goes for any kind of topic really. Make sure to get your facts straight.
5. Dedicate a special time of the day to writing. If you want to start writing, you need to have discipline. A story is much better told if you're 'inside it' (not literally, but you get the picture). For example, writing for 1 hour between 8 and 9 PM at night is good for starters. Sit down and open that document. Even if you don't know what to type, just think. Think about your book. The words will come to you eventually. If you keep this up and abide by your schedule, you'll soon discover writing is easier than you thought. There is no such thing as a muse or writer's block. You have to force yourself to write and let it flow. Don't edit yet, just type out whatever comes to mind. This really helps to get your mind into that working mode. Before you know it, your book is finished and ready for editing and publishing!
Buy Links
Amazon:Beyond – Volume 1 (YA Paranormal Romance)
Barnes&Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-sp-van-der-lee/1117498029?ean=2940148936077&itm=1&usri=2940148936077
KOBO: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/beyond-29
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id738409555
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/374843
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John H. Calvert, a managing director for the Intelligent Design Network, an advocacy organization in Shawnee Mission, Kan., said the Cobb County sticker was "important, even necessary" in promoting diverse views. "Should evolution be taught? Sure it should be," he said. "It is the reigning ideology. But it should be taught as theory, not as [dogma]."
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In the 3,600-student Dover, Pa., school district, meanwhile, the school board last month approved science standards that say students will be made aware of "gaps/problems" in Darwin's theory and be exposed to the belief in intelligent design.
Also last month, the Grantsburg, Wis., school board approved a policy that students be taught "various scientific models/theories of origin," according to a statement by the 1,100-student district. The policy is not aimed at promoting creationism, it said, but to encourage "academic freedom" and critical thinking.
Eugenie C. Scott, the executive director of the National Center for Science Education, said her Oakland, Calif.-based organization has heard of a rising number of complaints about school boards' attempts to encourage the teaching of creationism.
In response to court decisions preventing them from promoting creationist beliefs, she said, some school boards are now seeking to suggest there are doubts about evolution theory. "You get a little further away from frank religious advocacy," said Ms. Scott, whose organization champions the teaching of evolution.
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Horace Walpole
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Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue
Horace Walpole
by Sir Joshua Reynolds
circa 1756-1757
50 1/8 in. x 40 1/8 in. (1272 mm x 1018 mm) overall
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'Mr Walpole's picture ... from which there is a mezzotinto print in 1757, by MacArdal, standing in a pensive posture by a table, on which is his fine antique eagle in a print, is very like him', commented the Rev William Cole in 1765, 'except that it is a little too plump for him'. [1] He is portrayed as a writer with his quill (he was already known as a copious correspondent) and as a collector with one of the engravings by Charles Grignion senior [2] of the Roman eagle from the Boccapaduli Palace which he had acquired in Rome in 1745. [3]
NPG 6520 is one of three autograph versions of the Reynolds portrait, all painted, apparently, in 1756-57; there is no sitter-book for 1756, and in 1757 a single appointment for Walpole on 30 August need not imply a sitting. The other versions are in the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, [4] descended from Charles Churchill, the sitter's brother-in-law, and at Ragley, [5] descended from Francis Seymour Conway, later 1st Marquess of Hertford, Walpole's first cousin. The Toronto portrait was delivered to Churchill in January 1757 [6] and differs from the other two in that the print of the eagle is seen upside down (i.e. so that Walpole could appreciate it, but not the spectator) and without an inscription. The Ragley version is signed J. Reynolds pinxit 1757. On 9 November 1757 Walpole asked Grosvenor Bedford, his recently appointed deputy at the Exchequer and the first owner of NPG 6520, to retrieve 'my picture' from the engraver McArdell (who had been publicising what had been commissioned by Walpole as a private plate); [7] McArdell's plate is dated 1757 and, since it shows the eagle right way up, was taken from either NPG 6520 or the Ragley version. Late in January 1758 Reynolds noted in his pocket book 'Send home Mr Walpole' and again on 1 February 'Send [bill?] to Mr Walpole', the latter doubtless referring to the signed receipt, dated 1 February 1758, now preserved in the Lewis Walpole Library, Farmington: 'Received of the Honble Horatio Walpole Esq. the sum of forty-eight guineas for two half-length portraits of himself being in full of demands by me'.
There has been much discussion as to which of the three is the prime version. In 1857 Cotton listed NPG 6520; in 1865 Leslie & Taylor, unaware of the Toronto version, stated that 'Lord Hertford had the original, and the Marquess of Lansdowne the duplicate [NPG 6520]'; [8] in 1941 Waterhouse allowed 'there is much confusion over the Walpole portraits', and chose to list NPG 6520; in 1973 he illustrated the Ragley version; [9] in 1970 Lewis and Adams considered the Toronto version as 'doubtless' the first; in 1986 Penny considered the Toronto version the first, Ragley the second, and NPG 6520 an early copy, probably by Reynolds. The condition of the three portraits has always complicated their evaluation, but the cleaning of NPG 6520 in 1998, when the finely painted head and minor pentimenti were revealed, led both Mannings and Penny [10] to accept it as autograph, while Mannings, who had never doubted its quality, considered it 'probably the first version of the design ... repeated in the Toronto and Ragley versions'.
A copy of NPG 6520 by C. M. Newton was given in 1888 to King's College, Cambridge. [11]
Footnotesback to top
1) W. Cole [1765], Journal of My Journey to Paris, 1931, p 55.
2) Grignion made two plates of the eagle from drawings by Samuel Wale, both, apparently, published in 1755; one showing the bird on the elaborate classical pedestal it retains to this day (illus. Wal. Corr., XIX, f.p.66), the other as shown in NPG 6520 (illus. I. Jenkins & K. Sloan, Vases & Volcanoes: Sir William Hamilton and his Collection, exhibition catalogue, British Museum, 1996, no.136). The full inscription on the latter reads: VETVS AQUILAE SIGNVM MARMOREVM/OPERIS EXIMII/ANNO MDCCXXXXII/IDIBVS OCTOBRIS/ROMAE PROPE THERMAS ANTONINIANAS/IN HORTI BVCCAPADVLIIS/AD RADICES AVENTINI EFFOSVM:/NVNC IN AEDIBVS/HORATII WALPOLE/LONDINI. See Wal. Corr., XX, p 485, & XXXV, p 252.
3) Now at Gosford; see Treasure Houses, 1985 (244).
4) C. K. Adams & W. S. Lewis, 'The Portraits of Horace Walpole', Wal. Soc., XLII,1970, A13; D. Mannings, Sir Joshua Reynolds, I, 2000, no.1820.
5) C. K. Adams & W. S. Lewis, 'The Portraits of Horace Walpole', Wal. Soc., XLII,
Referenceback to top
Adams & Lewis 1970
C. K. Adams & W. S. Lewis, 'The Portraits of Horace Walpole', Wal. Soc., XLII, 1970, A13.2.
Catalogue of the Lansdowne Collection, 1987, p 86, no.40.
Graves & Cronin 1899-1901
A. Graves & W. V. Cronin, A History of the Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 4 vols., 1899-1901, III, pp 1024-25 (with incorrect provenance).
Mannings 2000
D. Mannings, Sir Joshua Reynolds, I, no.1819.
Miller 1982
J. Miller, Catalogue of Paintings at Bowood, 1982.
Waterhouse 1941
E. K. Waterhouse, Reynolds, 1941, p 41.
Physical descriptionback to top
Dark brown eyes, dark brown hair, a dark blueish-grey velvet coat with a plum-coloured waistcoat; a crimson tablecloth on which lies an engraving of Walpole's Roman eagle, the inscription cursorily copied: AQUILAE SIGNUM ..ARMOR..V../VETVS/OPERIS EXIMII/IN A..E..DIB..S/HORATII WALPOLE/LONDINI .
Provenanceback to top
Painted for Grosvenor Bedford (1708-71)1 and sold by his descendants after 1847 (when the picture was declined by Robert Peel)2 and before 1857 to the 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne (d. 1863);3 by descent to the 8th Marquess who gave it to his son, the Earl of Shelburne; sold by the Trustees of the Bowood Settlement and bought with the aid of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the National Art Collections Fund and the Dame Helen Gardner Bequest, 2000.
1 See W. Cotton, A Catalogue of the Portraits painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1857; Lansdowne cat., 1897. For the Grosvenor Bedford family, see Wal.Corr., XLII, pp 491-92. Walpole has been tentatively identified in a Hayman portrait of Grosvenor Bedford and his family of c.1741 (Hayman 1987, pp 5, 86-7, pl. I), lot 28 in the Grosvenor Bedford sale, see note 3.
2 Peel wrote to the dealer John Smith on 24 December 1847 declining the offer (C. K. Adams & W. S. Lewis, 'The Portraits of Horace Walpole', Wal. Soc., XLII, 1970, p 17).
3 W. Cotton, A Catalogue of the Portraits painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1857, p 77 'lately purchased from the [Bedford] family by Lord Lansdowne'. The F. Grosvenor Bedfrod sale, Christie's, 1st March 1861, contained 'A highly interesting Collection of Walpoleana, the property of the late Grosvenor Bedford, Esq, of the Exchequer, Whose Family had been connected with that of Sir Robert Walpole, by early private friendship, and subsequently Official Employment, from 1700 to 1797'.
Exhibitionsback to top
Reynolds, 45 Park Lane, London 1973 (80); Le livre anglais, Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, 1951 (499); Lansdowne Collection, Agnew, 1954 (41); Age of Rococo, Munich, 1958 (167); Ramsay, his Masters and Rivals, Edinburgh, 1963 (83); Lady Suffolk and her Friends, Marble Hill, 1966 (15); A Candidate for Praise, William Mason 1725-97, Precentor of York, 1973 (42); Pittura Inglese 1660-1840, Milan, 1975 (107); Walpole and Strawberry Hill, Orleans House, Twickenham, 1980 (9).
Reproductionsback to top
J. McArdell 1757(?); W. Bromley 1826 (as in the possession of G. C. Bedford).
This extended catalogue entry is from the out-of-print National Portrait Gallery collection catalogue: John Ingamells, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, National Portrait Gallery, 2004, and is as published then. For the most up-to-date details on individual Collection works, we recommend reading the information provided in the Search the Collection results on this website in parallel with this text.
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A total of 1,232 patients with OAB symptoms for ≥6 months were randomized to receive vibegron 50 or 100 mg once daily (n=372 in each group), placebo (n=371), or the anticholinergic imidafenacin 0.2 mg twice daily as an active reference (n=117) for 12 weeks. [Eur Urol 2018;73:783-790; EAU 2018, abstract 1082]
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Both vibegron 50 and 100 mg showed superiority over placebo in resolving episodes of urgency (LS mean, -2.28; p<0.001 and LS mean, -2.44 vs -1.77; p<0.001 for 50 and 100 mg, respectively), urgency incontinence (LS mean, -1.35; p=0.001 and LS mean, -1.47 vs -1.08; p<0.001, respectively), incontinence (LS mean, -1.40; p=0.001 and LS mean, -1.53 vs -1.10; p<0.001, respectively), nocturia (LS mean, -0.58; p=0.016 and LS mean, -0.62 vs -0.47; p=0.001, respectively), and voided volume/micturition (LS mean, 33.55 mL; p<0.001 and LS mean, 29.96 vs 7.80 mL; p<0.001, respectively).
These findings reveal the sustained efficacy of vibegron, providing substantial control of micturition and resolution of symptoms throughout the study, they added.
Quality-of-life (QoL) evaluation revealed significant reductions in King's Health Questionnaire scores for domains 1–9 ([D1–9] ie, general health perception, incontinence impact, role limitations, physical limitations, social limitations, personal relationships, emotions, sleep/energy, and severity measures) with vibegron 50 and 100 mg vs placebo (p<0.001 for both for D2–5 and D9; p=0.001 and p=0.011, respectively, for D7; and p=0.013 and p=0.010, respectively, for D8). The changes were nonsignificant for D1 and D6.
Patient Global Impression assessment revealed high satisfaction rates with vibegron 50 and 100 mg (90.8 percent and 91.6 percent, respectively), with 59.5 percent and 62.0 percent, respectively, claiming to be 'very much satisfied'.
"[Evaluating] satisfaction levels [is important as] patient satisfaction is [believed] to be more sensitive than QoL in chronic diseases such as OAB," said the researchers.
Treatment-emergent adverse events between vibegron 50 and 100 mg and placebo recipients were comparable (7.6 percent and 5.4 percent vs 5.1 percent), with the most common being constipation and dry mouth.
While these findings provide insight on vibegron as an alternative to oral anticholinergics which have been associated with limited efficacy and undesirable AEs, [Lancet Neurol 2004;3:46-53; Clin Ther 2013;35:1744-1751; Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2015;27:366-372] given the long-term treatment required for OAB, a treatment period beyond 12 weeks may be necessary to establish the real-world effects of vibegron, said the researchers. [Int J Clin Pract 2011;65:567-85]
"[Nonetheless,] vibegron improved not only QoL, but also patient satisfaction and objective improvements in the efficacy endpoints of the clinical study, suggesting that the drug is a favourable pharmacological management option for OAB," said the researchers.
According to the researchers, the results align with studies reporting improved OAB symptoms with mirabegron, the first approved β3-AR agonist for OAB treatment. [Eur Urol 2017;72:389-399; J Med Econ 2017;20:614-622; BJU Int 2014;113:951-960] They recommended a head-to-head trial to compare their safety and efficacy and determine the risk of drug interactions. [Consult Pharm 2014;29:823-837]


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Geunsik Lim is working at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. He is the chief Android expert in the area of ARM S3C64X0 chip and x86 notebook. Currently, he is working to deploy Linux in a Samsung Camcorder that is scheduled to release in April 2010. Also, he is the key member of kandroid.org, which is the biggest institute specializing in Android promotion in South Korea. And he is member of fedoralinux.or.kr in south korea. Prior to that, he engaged in Unix / Linux core of advanced technology R & D work. He had various experiences working on DTV, Camcorder, Printing Service, Web-fax based on Linux. He originally designed and developed gitstat project which is a web based statistics and monitoring system for git. He enjoys spending his time both solving software problems and trying to promote the adoption of Linux and Open Source software for Samsung Embedded devices.


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Identical twins Sonja and Charlotte are musical prodigies with extraordinary powers. Born on All-Hallows-Eve, the girls could play music before they could walk. They were found one night by Tatty, the Tattooed Lady of the circus, in a pail on her doorstep with only a note and a heart-shaped locket. They've been with Tatty ever since, roaming the Outskirts in the circus caravans, moving from place to place.But lately, curious things have started to happen when they play their instruments. During one of their performances, the girls accidentally levitate their entire audience, drawing too much unwanted attention. Soon, ominous Enforcers come after them, and Charlotte and Sonja must embark on a perilous journey through enchanted lands in hopes of unlocking the secrets of their mysterious past.
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CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ListHub, the largest syndicator of real estate listings, today announced the launch of the Real Estate Network (REN) to extend the syndication of property listings to highly trafficked websites operated by real estate franchisors and brokerage networks. ListHub's Real Estate Network will be available at no charge and as a voluntary syndication option for brokers and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs). ListHub is operated by Move, Inc., (NASDAQ:MOVE), the leader in online real estate.
Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Realty Executives International, and RE/MAX are among the first publishers to join the network at launch. Together, these publisher websites attract 4.3 million unique visitors[1] each month. ListHub expects to add additional franchisor and broker network websites to the Real Estate Network in the near future.
"ListHub's Real Estate Network answers an industry need to promote listings on high-visibility franchisor and broker network websites in a way that maximizes and ensures broker control," said Move CEO Steve Berkowitz. "As an organization committed to online property listing integrity and respect for the content owner's rights, this is an industry-friendly initiative Move is uniquely positioned to lead. We are excited to expand the value we bring to our broker and franchise customers, as well as to our MLS partners."
With the launch of REN, the 376 MLSs and 43,000 brokerage firms currently distributing listings through ListHub may now choose to send their listings to one or more sites within the network with one easy click. Participating brokers and MLSs retain full control over where their listings are and are not syndicated to within the network. One set of standardized, industry-friendly rules will govern the display of listings on publisher websites in the network, and can be found at: http://www.listhub.net/networkrules.html. Franchisors themselves will also participate in the network, displaying each other's listing inventory on their websites.
Mike Pappas, president and chief executive officer of The Keyes Company, a real estate brokerage based in Miami, Florida, said, "We have promoted our listings on competitors' websites for years through IDX to maximize the marketing value we deliver to our sellers, and we view the Real Estate Network as an extension of that effort. As long as I can control where my listings go, and can rely on clear rules for how they are displayed, I welcome this additional distribution."
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"ListHub's Real Estate Network will enable us to offer accurate and timely information for display with a single set of nationwide rules so we can connect with more consumers and drive more value for our sales associates," said Margaret Kelly, chief executive officer of RE/MAX. "The Real Estate Network is a welcome opportunity to compete on an equal footing with non-industry sites and provide broad exposure for listings represented by many different brokers."
ListHub is operated by Move, Inc., (NASDAQ: MOVE), the leader in online real estate. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, ListHub provides seamless distribution of active listings to popular Internet sites where consumers search for property information. ListHub updates listings on their publisher site every 12 hours to provide today's homebuyers with accurate information from their MLS. Multi-level reporting options for brokers, agents, and homeowners, along with unique customization tools make ListHub the premier solution for real estate listing syndication. Currently, ListHub powers listing distribution for more than 43,000 brokerages, 117 publishers, and 376 MLS sources nationwide.
Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 20.6 million visitors[2] to its online network of websites within the Realtor.com Real Estate Network. Move, Inc. operates: Move.com, a leading destination for information on new homes and rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com®, the official website of the National Association of REALTORS®; Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet; ListHub; and TOP PRODUCER Systems. Move, Inc. is based in Campbell, California.
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Types of Interactions
"Interactivity" is a frequently used term in e-learning circles. In fact, it's generally agreed that interactive courses better engage learners and then keep their attention, so they really digest the material.
So what does it mean to add interactivity to a course? Basically, it's all about letting learners decide, with their clicks and drags, what they'll see on the screen.
There are essentially three ways learners can interact with your content: they can click, hover, or drag. Virtually all e-learning interactivity is based on these three "interactions."
{caption: Let learners click a button, drag a character, or hover over the door to make a choice. In this example, the learner drags the character to make a choice.}
To demonstrate, I'll apply each type of interaction to a scenario, one at a time. Click on each of the links below to view these in action:
In this scenario, each of these interaction types determines where the character goes next. Every choice leads to the same result, and there's not a right or wrong way to use each one. You get to determine which type to use, and when. Here are some things to consider when you're designing interactions for your e-learning courses:
Make Sure Your Content is Relevant
The best interactions are those that are realistic and tied to real-world performance. Adding gratuitous interactivity to irrelevant content can quickly become a distraction that frustrates learners.
Present Decision-Making Scenarios
Rather than dumping a bunch of information on learners, use an interaction to present a situation that challenges them to apply what they've learned in a realistic context. This improves retention better than simply reading or listening to information. It also gives learners a chance to assess their understanding and receive relevant feedback.
Let Learners "Pull" Content
Instead of force-feeding, or "pushing," all the information they could possibly need, use interactions to give your learners control over the content they want to see. This interactive approach gives learners access to all the same information, but you're letting them explore in a natural, inquisitive way to find it.
Here are three examples of how learners can pull information in each type of interaction:
Anyone can build better courses by adding relevant click, hover, and drag interactions. To learn more about converting click-and-read content into something more interactive, check out the Rapid-Situational-Interactive (RSI) model.
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Each month, the Red Lion-Dallastown Rotary Club chooses two Red Lion juniors as their Students of the Month. For November, these students were Sandra Phan and Alexander Schor.
Sandra Phan
When she isn't busy studying the makeup of functional groups like, Alcohols and Carboxyls, Sandra Phan can be seen studying the makeup of a piece on the piano.
Sandra Phan is one of the two students who were awarded the Rotary Club of Dallastown-Red Lion's November Student of the Month.
Sandra is involved in a variety of activities, from marching band to student council to just recently, National Honor Society.
Her motivation to shine in everything that she does is what makes her stand out. "I think the general key to being successful is finding the motivation to strive for triumph," said Sandra.
She cites her mother as not only her role model, but her inspiration to work harder each and every day. With every obstacle she has faced, she sees that as inspiration to overcome anything.
She is currently taking AP Chemistry in order to prepare her for her future major in chemistry. Her goal after college is to become a dermatologist, however she also is interested in being a pharmaceutical scientist.
Among her many academic accomplishments, Sandra also involves herself in the music world.
She marches for the Red Lion Marching Lions and has been doing props for the musical since freshman year. It is her piano playing skills, however, that make her stand out the most. For four years Sandra has been taking lessons, and has since passed the Pennsylvania State Music Auditions at York College twice.
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Junior Alexander Schor, commonly known as Alex, is the other November Student of the Month for the Rotary Club.
With a diversity in interests, Alex does it all. He says, "The key to being proficient in whatever work I do is balancing my time-management skills."
Alex states his mother as not only his number one support system in everything that he does, but as his role model as well.
Alex has been involved in Red Lion's seminar program for years and meets with Mrs. Cozzens each morning before his AP Calculus class. In the future Alex hopes to go to college and study engineering.
Helping others is one of his biggest passions. When he's not working hard in his AP Physics and AP Calculus classes, he spends his time tutoring sophomores in chemistry.
He also uses his nine years of tennis experience to help Coach Small in managing the girls tennis team.
Tennis is among the many things that he does when he isn't pursuing his academic career. His greatest accomplishment was lettering his freshman year.
Tennis is not the only extracurricular that he partakes in, he also enjoys playing in the school's guitar club. "I have been playing guitar for about a year now and love playing mainly rock and indie genres," said Alex.
One thing many may not know about Alex, is that each Wednesday, rain or shine, he wakes up earlier than the rest of us to meet his friends at the flagpole outside of the commons. Why you ask? They all gather to unify and pray together. Alex states religion as a very big part of his life. "God is good," he says.
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Due to a building expansion, the 13,666sf Steven Rogers Original Desserts bakery produced unexpected excessive heat, so the existing evaporative cooling system couldn't sufficiently reduce temperatures to comfortable and required levels.
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DMA determined that the increased load was much greater than the originally specified evaporative cooling system could achieve, and provided a schematic design outlining several options to provide adequate cooling to the enlarged bakery. Options included increased evaporative cooling, stand-alone chiller and fan coil systems, and tying into the existing ammonia refrigeration system and coupling it with water-to-air fan coils.
The owner chose to integrate the new cooling with the existing ammonia system, so working with the mechanical contractor, DMA designed both fan coils and the air-side distribution system. One remaining question needed to be answered adequately to insure the cooling needs were going to be met: Due to the complexity of the situation, DMA provided Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling (CFDM) of the heat transfer between the airflow and pan cooling. From the CFDM information, we were able to accurately design the ducting and 100T of fan coil cooling. Additionally, the air distribution system used Duct Sox in order to achieve the bakery's "cleanability" and enhanced maintenance requirements.


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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disorder associated with poor survival. Endothelial dysfunction resulting from 1) genetic susceptibility and 2) triggering stimuli that initiate pulmonary vascular inflammation, injury and pathologic remodeling play a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of PAH. Loss-of-function mutations in bone morphogenetic protein receptor-2 (BMPR2), a member of the TGF-β superfamily, are the most common cause of heritable PAH. BMPR2 silencing in human pulmonary artery endothelial cells reproduced many of the phenotypic abnormalities associated with PAH in vivo, including proliferation, hyper-motility and a disrupted cytoskeletal architecture.
Endothelial cells with molecular defects in various PAH-associated genes such as BMPR2, CAV1 and SMAD8/9 can be used to develop a comprehensive picture of pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutic targets. The comparative biology of these seemingly unrelated genetic defects, under both homeostatic and stress conditions (i.e. hypoxia, and iron deficiency), may lead to both individualized and possibly universal approaches for arresting or even reversing pathologic vascular remodeling in PAH.
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Ah lipstick! It's made to bring out your pout and give your lips instant character. This season, the quintessential female cosmetic comes in colours so intense they just might outshine the eyes. Let's take a look at the fall and winter trends.
A passion for red
Red, bold, crisp lips are here to stay. They're delectable and so very, very sexy. For a totally on-trend look, you'll want bright, ultra-pigmented reds. Our beauty tip: let nature guide you to your new favourite hue: cherry, raspberry, cranberry, goji berry or pomegranate. You'll be "berry" glad you did! For a sassy, seductive effect, wear your red with a lustrous lip lacquer or gloss. And then watch the snow melt and the mercury rise as you walk by this winter
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Black lips have been spotted on the runways of some of the planet's biggest designer houses – think Louis Vuitton and Dior. That's right, models were seen rocking the mysterious gothic pout with its touch of insolence. Paired with a pale, flawless complexion, the audacious look is dramatic and bewitching. But let's be realistic: would you really wear it to the office?! A solution is to choose a dark hue with a hint of purple. Our suggestions include magenta, plum, raisin, eggplant, blackberry, wine, Bordeaux or burgundy. The choice is yours
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You know that the economy is on shaky ground when the hottest topic in personal finance is making sure your bank deposits are insured. Many of us never think about what would happen to our money if our bank closed its doors. Almost all traditional commercial banks insured their deposit accounts up to $100,000, which is enough coverage for the average citizen. However, some of you are blessed with an abundance of money and $100,000 might not be enough. Many small businesses carry bank deposit balances over $100,000 as well. Traditionally, the only way to make sure you are fully insured is to spread out your money to multiple banks in $100,000 increments. In fact, Clark Howard suggests that you spread it out in increments of $90,000 to account for the interest you'll accrue on the money. So, if the worst happens and your bank closes up shop, you'll insure your interest as well.
Never fear, because there is a company that came up with a solution for individuals and businesses who need more than $100,000 in deposit protection. The company is called CDARS, and they will insure your money up to $50 million dollars. Go to their website and locate the bank nearest you that participates in the CDARS program. CDARS will take your money and disburse your money into various CDs up to $90k to $100k for each CD. They take the hassle out of disbursing the money yourself. You get one interest rate and one statement. There are no hidden fees.
If you are a small business owner, I strongly suggest that you sign up for this program at the bank closest to you. With the way the bad debts from the housing market are affecting investment and commercial banks, you can never be too safe with your deposits. Don't be like one of the thousands of IndyMac customers that lost a portion of their deposits, because they did not have enough FDIC insurance.


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The solar CPV module was tested indoors at standard test conditions (850 W/m2, 25°C cell temperature, and a spectrum matched to AM1.5D) by the Instituto de Energía Solar at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (IES-UPM).
"This is a significant milestone for Semprius and the entire PV industry," says Scott Burroughs, Vice President of Technology at Semprius. "For the first time, we have been able to convert more than one-third of the sun's energy into usable electricity. This demonstrates how concentrated PV can leverage rapidly increasing efficiencies to continue driving down the cost of solar generated electricity."
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