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General List of Minimum Clearance Requirements
For proper air circulation and correct installation, some appliances must have air clearances around the product. Installations can vary, so checking the installation instructions to determine space requirements for your specific model is recommended.
The following are the minimum clearances required by product lines, in general:
Chest Freezers:
- 3 inches of clearance on all sides.
- 3 inch of clearance at the back.
Upright Freezers (less than 9 cubic feet):
- 4 inches of clearance on top.
- 4 inches of clearance at the back.
- 1/2 inch of clearance on each side.
Upright Freezers (9 cubic feet and larger):
- 3 inches of clearance on top.
- 3 inches of clearance at the back.
- 3 inches of clearance on each side.
- ¾ to 1 inch of clearance on each side.
- 1 inch on the top (this is above the case).
- 1 inch in the back.
Dryers (In an Alcove or Closet installation):
- 0 inches on side.
- 4 inches front and rear (allows adequate space for venting).
- 52 inch minimum space from floor to ceiling or overhead cabinets.
Countertop Microwaves:
- 3 inches on each side.
- 3 inches on the top.
- 1 inch in the rear.
Note: In cabinet installation for countertop microwaves is not recommended without the use of a built in kit. Built in kits will be listed for specific models in their specifications. If a built in kit is not available, the above air clearances are necessary.Note: If the microwave is located near a range, 2 feet of clearance on the side adjacent to the range will be necessary. Microwaves cannot be mounted over a range unless they are specifically made to be an over-the-range model, with a vent included.
Hanging Microwaves (mounted under a cabinet, not over the range):
- 2 inches on each side.
- 2 inches underneath.
Over the Range Microwaves and Advantiums:
- Over the range microwaves require a minimum 66" mounting height from floor to top of the micro. The 66" from the floor dimension will allow approximately 13"-16" between the cooktop and the bottom front of the microwave.
- All current over the range microwaves can be installed over gas cooking products up to and including 5 burner stoves. As long as the 66" minimum from the floor to the top of the microwave is followed there will be no performance or warranty problem. This includes Advantium ovens and convection microwaves.
- Electric ranges require 0" side wall spacing above counter height, but up to 6" is recommended to avoid possible heat damage. Please review specific model installation instructions for required dimensions.
- Gas ranges require 1"- 6"side wall spacing above the counter height for proper combustion. Please review specific model installation instructions for required dimensions.
- 30 inches between the cooktop and bottom of the cabinet above.
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A new two-part study published in Climatic Change by a team of scientists led by Stephan Lewandowsky examines mathematically what happens to the risks posed by climate change when the scientific uncertainty increases. Part 1 of the study explores two important points.
First, the probable range of climate sensitivity to the increased greenhouse effect isn't symmetrical. Instead, based on the available evidence and research, it's more likely that we'll see a large amount of global warming than a small amount in response to rising carbon emissions. By itself, this means that more climate uncertainty translates into an even bigger risk of painful consequences than relatively benign consequences. More uncertainty means a slightly better chance of the low warming outcomes, but it also means an even bigger chance of the high warming outcomes, because the scientific data have a harder time ruling those out.
The second critical point is that economic models agree that once we reach a certain tipping point, the costs of climate damage increase at an accelerating rate. The models don't agree on exactly where that tipping point lies, but they do agree on the shape of the curve and the acceleration of the climate damage costs once we pass that tipping point (even the 'skeptics' agree on this).
Lewandowsky's team combined the shape of the curve showing the probable values of the Earth's climate sensitivity with the shape of climate economic costs curve, and came to an inescapable conclusion: more climate uncertainty means the expected damages from climate change are higher.
In fact, because both curves are more heavily weighted on their high sides (greater probability of high climate sensitivity than low, and climate damage costs accelerating with more warming), this conclusion holds true even if the shape of one of the curves changes. For example, even if climate sensitivity is equally likely to be low as high, the accelerating nature of climate damage costs with more warming would still mean that greater climate uncertainty translates into more climate damages.
Part 2 of the study also shows that greater climate science uncertainty means we're more likely to blow past the internationally accepted 'danger limit' of 2°C global surface warming. To meet that target we have a certain carbon emissions 'budget,' but there's also uncertainty associated with the exact size of that budget. If the total budget turns out to be less than the emissions we have already pumped into the atmosphere, then mitigation has already failed to keep temperatures below the 'danger limit.'
With more climate uncertainty, the range of possible carbon budget sizes becomes wider. The shape of this curve also means that the average estimated carbon budget value increases. This means that with more uncertainty we're more likely to think the budget is larger than it actually is, and hence we're more likely to miss our target and cause dangerous global warming.
By analogy, this is because if we've already spent $1000 halfway through the month, and we don't know what our total monthly budget is exactly, then we're more likely to have over-spent if our uncertainty over the budget is greater. If we think the budget is somewhere between $1900 and $2100, we'd be fine, but if the budget is anywhere between $500 and $3,500 then we run the risk that our $1,000 expenditure has already exceeded our budget. So the greater the uncertainty about the remaining carbon budget, the more likely it is that we have already exceeded it with existing carbon emissions.
Putting all these results together, it indicates that larger climate uncertainty mathematically compels greater urgency to address global warming. This conclusion runs in direct opposition to the claims of climate contrarians, who often argue against taking action to address climate change because they believe there is too much uncertainty to determine the optimal path forward. This argument exhibits a failure to grasp the concepts of basic risk management, as illustrated in the cartoon below created by John Cook.
As Lewandowsky notes, his team's research demonstrates that the contrarian argument is exactly backwards.
"in the case of the climate system, it is very clear that greater uncertainty will make things even worse. This means that we can never say that there is too much uncertainty for us to act. If you appeal to uncertainty to make a policy decision the legitimate conclusion is to increase the urgency of mitigation."
When it comes to global warming, the only way to justify inaction is if we're quite certain the consequences will be relatively benign, but that simply isn't the case. Arguing that climate science has large uncertainties, as climate contrarians do, actually compels us to tackle global warming.

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Pool Paradise
Great day out at the "Aqua Mundo", one of the better places to go swimming over here.
What's to say? We got there, first thing we heard was bad news. "The wild water track is out of order, sorry." (I have no idea what you'd call a wild water track, that's the closest I'm going to get.) Well fuck, that's basically the best fucking thing they have there. Huge bummer, but hey, the price was reduced by five bucks a person, so at least we had money for food?
Other than that we had a great day, lots of fun was had, and the new water slide they got was pretty awesome. Water tubes were required, and that shit goes pretty damn fast! I'm awfully light-weight though, so the first time I actually capsized, hitting my head on the inside of the slide. There's a huge bump there now. Oh, and one of my head, too.
I should've went by bike though. I'm now missing out on the after-party because my last bus home goes around ten to eleven. Stupid move, but hey better luck next time. Hopefully they'll have the wild water track fixed by then, too.
My English vocabulary is so lackluster when it comes to describing these kind of things.
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Transdev in Brisbane is promoting Men's health throughout November by getting behind the Movember foundation
Transdev is proudly participating in the Movember Foundation's annual Movember campaign, which challenges men to grow a moustache, men and women to get physically active and move, or host a fundraising event – all of which spark conversations and raise vital funds and awareness for men's health. Transdev have installed 50 Moustaches on their bus fleet to draw the attention of their customers.
"By doing this we hope that we can help spread the message about Men's Health, not only to our own people, but also to the people and communities we serve," Transdev Queensland's Managing Director Tilly Loughborough said.
The Movember Foundation is the only global charity focused solely on men's health and they have one goal: to stop men dying too young. As the only global charity tackling men's health issues year-round, the foundation supports the following causes: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Since 2003, the support of more than 5 million men and women has funded over 1,200 innovative projects across more than 20 countries.
Ms Loughborrough stated, "It is great to see our team working together to make a real change over and above our business-as-usual, and it is wonderful to see that so many of our Journey Makers are coming on board with, and supporting, this promotion on a very important topic that touches many people's lives at some point".
About Transdev:
Transdev operates metropolitan bus services on behalf of Translink and the Queensland Government. Our bus team operate over 140 vehicles providing urban, school and charter services to the local community, transporting 2.6 million people per year. Transdev also operates the iconic Brisbane CityCat, CityHopper and CityFerry services operating on Brisbane River on behalf of Brisbane City Council. We deliver over five million customer journeys each year.


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1/4" Air Die Grinder? [Solved]
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1/4" Air Die Grinder? [Solved]
Would one of these make for a good spindle? http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product ... ie-Grinder (or the house-brand version: http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product ... ie-Grinder )
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Shapeoko #280 (Inventables Batch #1)
1/4" Air Die Grinder
No, I've got one. It uses a lot of air and makes more noise than a dremel, and not very much torque at anything but full throttle. Great for shaping metal, but not great for a CNC router
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That solves that
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Suicidal Angels
Savage Messiah
Venue:'Godset' – Kolding, Denmark.
Date: 9th February 2010.
It's minus 7 degrees outside, but inside Godset, expectations aren't dampened by the cold. Overkill visited Godset last year and delivered a killer performance. Can they top it this year, the 25th anniversary of one of the most influential speed/thrash bands to come out of the 80s.
Before the veterans are to prove themselves, three young and hungry bands want to show us what they've got.
First off is German CRIPPER. Fronted by someone we believe to be Angela Gossow's younger sister, the five-piece prove to be an alright warm up for the lazy punters in the crowd. Britta Görtz manages to wake the dead a wee bit with her brutal voice and enthusiasm on stage as well as on the floor when she runs down from the stage and physically pushes members of the crowd forward.
I'm not saying that we're overwhelmed by the originality of Cripper's at times jump friendly thrash metal, but the power and dedication of the front woman in particular could indicate a promising future for the Hanover five.
Rating: 60/100
Savage Messiah
One thing that should be said at this point is that Cripper is loud. A tad too loud, in fact. To the point things were tend to get muddy. This doesn't change with the rest of the bill.
SAVAGE MESSIAH from the UK head off on a tour of old school thrash. Throughout the set, we have a small competition: Spot the reference. The first tune is straight out of Testament's Disciples of the Watch. The next sounds like Dark Angel, emphasized by the singer's voice. Then we have a ballad-ish tune that sounds like a clash of Vicious Rumors and Iced Earth. The references go on: Exodus, Megadeth, Metallica (Whiplash), etc.
This sounds very cool, but, really, it's not. The first two songs are excellent even if unashamedly copied from the masters, but from the ballad and onwards, it just doesn't work. A couple of songs sound as if they're not completely done yet, and the singer/guitarist has major difficulties reaching the higher notes.
Suicidal Angels
One of the hot, new names around at the moment are SUICIDAL ANGELS from Greece. I can see why they appeal to a lot of thrash fans. They seem like a driven bunch, and that always works on stage. The front man is driven to the point where he looks slightly insulted because the audience is not screaming their heads off for his merry men.
Although the crowd is decidedly more enthusiastic now than it was during the first two bands, there are still a lot of people who are just waiting for Overkill, and Suicidal Angels don't really manage to win over the crowd.
Some of the explanation could be that the Greeks follow up on what Savage Messiah started; they sound a lot like early Sepultura and early Slayer and perhaps not so much of themselves.
But all in all an entertaining gig with great riffs here and there. And who cannot be entertained when someone so enthusiastically shouts 'Vomit on the motherfucking cross!'? Not us, that's for sure. Very metal, indeed.
Speaking of metal…with 'Ironbound', OVERKILL have a new, strong release out, again proving that this band simply cannot die.
They look older and more worn with every tour, but they keep going. 25 years it is now, and music is still coming out of these five New Jersey stalwarts.
Blitz is taking the lead as usual, and in great shape he appears to be. The rest of the wrecking crew is more laid back, Dave Linski on the right flank in particular.
DD, now with his hair cut completely short, looks relaxed but fully concentrated and completely absorbed by the music. Derek Tailer on the left is a bit more of an entertainer, constantly grimacing and communicating with the crowd in front of him.
There is little to complain about when it comes to the selection of songs and the execution of the classic tunes as well as the title track from the new record and one more newie, Bring the Night. The title track from 'Feel the Fire' is a bit of a surprise, but a welcome one indeed. Very cool. In Union We Stand is one of the songs that make me go completely nuts because it's one of the coolest songs ever, and Elimination just kills every time. Overkill from the first album is also more than welcome. This is the kind of song the heavy metal soul of made of!
Where we disagree slightly is the first encore, Necroshine, which I think is a very, very cool and groovy track, whereas Jørgen could easily do without it. We do agree, however, that the inclusion of one of Overkill's less fortunate moments, Old School, could have been avoided. It must be fun to play or something since it's now a regular part of the set – it's not that great a song.
The same cannot be said of the final song of the night. Fuck You, the ultimate go-home tune, and wrapped inside it Sonic Reducer, finishes off another splendid evening with Blitz, DD and the rest of the wrecking crew.
Rating: 90/100
Promising brutality
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touch - Britta and Cripper
Savage Messiah:
good start, and then downhill
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metal –
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Saving Astrodome from wrecking ball starts at the ground level
In two weeks, Harris County Commissioners will consider an Astrodome renovation project - this time, a real-life plan, with financing and everything - that could guarantee the Eighth Wonder's future and, most important, save it from the wrecking ball once and for all.
"If commissioners go along at our Sept. 27 meeting, we will raise the floor to ground level and put two levels of parking underneath. That will provide several acres of covered space for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and other tenants to use," said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. "The Boat Show, Auto Show, OTC, festivals and others will find it very useful.
"The upper part of the Dome, behind where the seats were, is more than 500,000 square feet. Those areas can be developed into a myriad of things. Cost for the first phase is about $100 million, which we can easily do without a bond issue or tax increase. We will outline specific financing at the Sept. 27 meeting. In the long term, I think the Dome will be a great asset for the entire community."
Of course, any plan involving the Astrodome must be approved by the Texas Historical Commission, which now has authority over the world's first domed sports stadium.
"We want to put out a complete fact sheet," Emmett said. "For example, we want to make sure people know that the Dome is paid for, and it would cost $30 million to tear it down, if the Texas Historical Commission allowed it. Keeping the Dome makes for more useful space."
It's likely that author Ken Womack will need to write a new final chapter when his book "The Eighth Wonder of the World: The Life of Houston's Iconic Astrodome" comes out in paperback. The hardback, which came out earlier this year, ended with the Dome's future in doubt, after county taxpayers voted against using public funds to keep the abandoned, condemned Dome in limbo, on life support.
I asked Womack why he thought there was so much apathy, even opposition, to preserving a building that once symbolized Houston's coming of age as a leading world city.
"It's an interesting thing, the way cities use massive building projects like the Astrodome to propel themselves to international recognition," Womack said. "The more I think about it, one problem the Astrodome faced, especially in recent decades, it's not really a public space. Like in Chicago, people can go up to Wrigley Field and touch it. People could walk up and touch Yankees Stadium, same with Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Those stadiums were part of the city. They weren't like the Astrodome, surrounded by a chain-link fence, 10 acres away from the entrance to parking lots with security guards. That's always been a dilemma, I think, facing support for preserving the Astrodome."
I never thought of that, either, but it makes sense. NRG Stadium is built right on Kirby. You can walk up and touch it, if that's your thing.
While I had Womack on the phone, I asked him, of all the memorable events that took place in the Dome, which one do you wish you could have attended?
"Opening Day in April, 1965. I wasn't born yet, but my father still speaks movingly about going with my mother and grandparents. How strange it must have been to see Houston coming out in its finery to a baseball park with all its kitchsy spectacle, like the field crew sweeping the infield in astronaut suits. There was a lot of craziness that night."
Womack, who holds a doctorate in English, is dean of Monmouth University's Wayne B. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences. That means he's pretty smart.
He's also written four books about the Beatles, which proves it.
Womack's latest Beatles tome is "New Critical Perspectives on the Beatles: Things We Said Today," with co-author Katie Kapurch, also a Ph.D. and English professor at Texas State University. It's a collection of essays about the Beatles' music and impact on society. Sounds a little too egghead for me.
"Yes, it is a scholarly work," Womack said. "It's an academic book elevating the Beatles as an art form."
His next book, a two-volume biography of Beatles producer George Martin, in on my "can't wait" list, however.
"The first volume will come out next March," Womack said. "I end that volume on Martin's 40th birthday, July 3, 1966, with the Beatles finishing their 'Rubber Soul' album by the skin of their teeth."
That's 'Pooja' - normal spelling.
Move aside Neferiti Jaquez, we have a new "Most Interesting Houston TV Reporter's Name."
Channel 13 reporter Pooja Lodhia … explain.
"It's funny because 'Pooja' is one of the most common names in India. It means 'prayer,' and it's like being named Katie or Ken," she said.
Hey, this is about you, Pooja, not me.
"I always hated my name growing up. Trust me, having 'Poo' in your name as a preschooler sucks. But now, as an adult, I feel oddly protective over it. It's like, 'I'm never changing my name - if it sounds weird to you, that's your problem.' I think most of us with different names feel that way."
Lodhia was born and raised in Baton Rouge, La. She graduated from Emory University with degrees in English literature and journalism and a minor in modern dance. Her hobbies are yoga, dance, reading fiction and good conversation.
"This is pretty hilarious, the best thing about my name since I started working in TV is how many animals have been named after me. I can't tell you how often I get messages from people saying, 'OMG, I named my cow after you.' I recently got a message from Michigan, where I worked eight years ago, about a cat named after me. It made my day.
"OK, it made my month."
In a related development, Savvy Shields, Miss Arkansas, was appointed Miss America on Sunday.


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Hybrid: 1910 — A somewhat peculiar piece of railroading history.
How the Professor Who Fooled Wikipedia Got Caught by Reddit
Bugs Help Measure Impact of New Transoceanic Highway on Amazon
Australasia has hottest 60 years in a millennium, scientists find — Study of tree rings, corals and ice cores finds unnatural spike in temperatures that lines up with manmade climate change. Amazing how the liberals even manage to get tree rings and coral reefs onto the climate change conspiracy. Good thing we have the GOP to remind us that the truth isn't before our lying eyes.
Legal Experts: Sodomy Is a Civil Right — Unfortunately, so is bigotry. And hypocrisy. (Via
Gay Marriage: The Republican Love Affair With the Past — In 2005 the Supreme Court made sodomy legal in all 50 states and since then there have been absolutely no reports of anyone turning into a pillar of salt. To be fair to the conservative viewpoint, we've all seen how places like Canada and Massachusetts have collapsed into apocalyptic Socialist hells since the advent of gay marriage. I mean, just look at the divorce rates in Massachusetts compared to the good, American gay-hating Red states. Oh, wait, never mind.
?otd: How many MC's must get dissed?
Writing time yesterday: 1.0 hours (WRPA, not to mention a full day of conferencing and critique)
Body movement: 30 minute stationary bike ride
Hours slept: 6.5 (solid)
Weight: n/a
Currently reading: Light Breaker by Mark Teppo


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The spread of the Coronavirus around the world has created an unprecedented time for us all…and while we won't be meeting in person at Argyle West Elementary for a while, we want to do everything we can as a church to offer hope and healing in this time. Right now, we are viewing our social media sites as the four walls of our church…the "space" where we connect with one another. Join us for a live service every Sunday at 10 AM at Facebook or YouTube. There you can engage with our services and content, post comments or prayer requests, and request help.
Another great way to connect is in a Tribe (what we call a small group). Many of our Tribes are meeting online through video chat for support, prayer and Bible study. This is a great way to remain connected to community in the midst of social distancing. Head over to our Connect Page and click the Find Your Tribe button to get connected to one today.
Finally, we have a great resource available for our church family called RightNow Media. RightNow is like the Netflix of Bible studies and has tons of great content for you and your family to grown in your faith at this time. if you would like to request free access to RightNow Media, click here to submit a contact form.
In the midst of this unprecedented time, God has unimaginable hope for all who trust in him, and even unique opportunities to draw close to him and one another like never before. Blessings!
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We are excited to welcome families back to in-person worship with one service time at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM and Tribes Kids programming for birth through 5th grade kids each week!
As we resume children's ministry, please know we will be doing everything possible to ensure your child's safety, while also giving them the environment they need to grow in their faith. A few of the precautions we will be taking are: temperature checks upon arrival for all children, all volunteers will be wearing masks, spreading out our classrooms in the gym to encourage safe distancing, and limiting capacity of each classroom. Because classroom sizes will be limited, we will likely fill up each class each week, so we encourage you to arrive early for check-in. Once a class if full, or if a family doesn't want to check their child into Tribes Kids, all children are welcome in the main service.
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One size doesn't fit all when it comes to fast food.
With thousands of restaurants across the globe, the world's largest fast food chains have had to get creative in order to cater to local tastes.
We reviewed a mix of fast food menus from all over the world and compiled a list of the wildest items that you can buy.
From Nutella burgers in Italy to fried chicken and spaghetti in the Philippines, these are some of our favourites.
Where: India
What it is: A signature dish at Pizza Hut India, the doughy pizza base is topped with chicken tikka spiced pieces, red peppers, and red onions.
Where: Japan
What it is: This breakfast burger comes with canned spiced pork, pickles, cheese, mayo, and lettuce served in a wheat bun.
Where: Korea
What it is: Forget about the bread. KFC Korea wedges a hash brown, bacon, and cheese, between two fried chicken patties.
Where: Arab countries and Pakistan
What it is: Two grilled chicken patties with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and garlic sauce inside a pita.
Where: Israel and New Zealand
What it is: Bite-sized nuggets just like you would see in the US on a sesame bun with crunchy lettuce and mayo.
Where: Philippines
What it is: Not your average combo. This fried chicken drumstick is served with spaghetti in a meat and tomato sauce.
Where: Various European countries
What it is: These bite-sized nuggets are stuffed with melted cheese and spicy jalapenos from Honduras. They come in orders of six, nine, or 20 nuggets.
Where: Hungary
What it is: This Hungarian warm chocolate pastry is filled with raspberries and cream.
Where: Russia
What it is: A hash brown with cheese, lettuce, and tomato wrapped in a fried wheat wrap.
Where: Malaysia
What it is: McDonalds' spin on a typical Malaysian dish: chicken strips on top of porridge, topped with onions, ginger, shallots, and chilies.
Where: Singapore
What it is: KFC's new Chizza has a fried chicken base layered with tomato sauce, ham, pineapple chunks, mozzarella. It's topped off with the signature KFC cheese sauce.
Where: Greece
What it is: Breaded shrimp, tomato, and iceberg lettuce served on a sesame bun with sweet chilli sauce.
Where: Italy
What it is: A burger lookalike that's actually filled with Nutella and served as a dessert.
Where: Korea
What it is: This chewy doughnut is made with olive oil and tapioca starch.
Where: U.K.
What it is: McDonald's has branded its Bacon Roll as the 'breakfast of choice for all bacon lovers.' The bacon is sourced from British farms and served on a roll with either ketchup or brown sauce.
Where: Hong Kong
What it is: This breakfast bowl comes with curly pasta, eggs, and sausage, mixed in a hot chicken or tonkotsu pork broth with greens.
Where: India
What it is: A double decker grilled chicken patty with habanero sauce, jalapenos, tomatoes, and shredded onions on a bed of cheddar cheese and lettuce.
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For all pet parents, finding a great vacuum to maintain your home clean and free of hair sometimes can be difficult as they are hard to pick up and sometimes they can hide in really difficult places to reach them.
However, you don't need to search further, why? well because we are going to show you 5 of the best shark vacuum for pet hair and hardwood floors. We are going to show you quality, price, design and teach you which features you need to look after at the moment of the purchase.
Pet Hair Vacuums Summary
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum (NV352)
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum (NV352) is a great option if you are looking after a powerful vacuum and proactivity at the same time, this comes with allergies filters and you can detach the bighead to clean narrow spaces, also you can find it in a Pro version. It's suitable for carpet and floors.
Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum (NV501)
Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum (NV501) this vacuum is really powerful and will be able to pick small and big debrief, pet hair and even water with no issue, the liftway mode is easy to access and will change the way you clean your stairs.
However, when it is in power lift mode it could make things hard as it tends to get stuck in your carpet due to lack of weight, also the height is an issue, it will not allow you to vacuum bigger objects without using the manual vacuum.
Shark APEX Upright Vacuum (AZ1002)
Shark APEX Upright Vacuum (AZ1002) is the most powerful vacuum probably in the shark line, has noise reduction and is easy to maneuver, and it comes with plastic wheels which is an amazing upgrade on this model.
The Shark apex vacuum doesn't have a lot of issues, the only con I could find was this vacuum is a little bit heavier than the previous ones. Besides, performance is still outstanding.
Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet (NV752)
Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet (NV752) this model is great it terms of carpet cleaning, people try it out and it didn't fail the sand out of carpet test.
But, if you try to use the lift away feature in the same carpet you will notice the brush to get stuck due to lack of weight, is counterproductive as you will get tired on your arm.
Shark Ninja DuoClean Powered Lift-Away (NV801)
Shark Ninja DuoClean Powered Lift-Away (NV801) comes with 4 tools wit it, a full tools set that will accomplish almost every task you need. Including a pet brush.
However, this models does not come with a motorized pet tool, which means it works by suction and it could clog out quicker.
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum (NV352) – Best for Carpet and Hard Floor
Performance on this vacuum could not be better, it can handle every single challenge like no one can do and it will completely clean your hard floor flawlessly as well as your carpet with no issues, this model comes with the adjustable suction feature that is also handy in terms of cleaning more specific areas, also this one is the cheapest one you can find over on the brand.
Is practical and compact, also you will be able to handle it really well as it is light weighted, I will say this model is the one who weighs the less between any other Shark model, it comes with a rotator that makes the difference, as the vacuum will find every dust spot at the last corner on your home with no issue.
I saw the review of a guy who owns a cleaning company, he takes the most about durability regarding this Shark model, he also mentioned how easy it is to pick up pet hair using this vacuum as well.
About the filters, in this case, they are designed to be cleaned easily, you just need to remove and throw them onto the washing machine.
However, this vacuum is not as easy to use if you don't have strong wrists when you try to turn its range of mobility is limited and you will see yourself struggling to make it go the way you want, and wheels can easily break as well. Also, it doesn't come with any specific accessory to use for your pet hair, unlikely other vacuums from the same brand.
- Powerful despite size
- Durability
- Light Weight
- Struggle to maneuver
- Wheels are not that durable
- Doesn't have any pet accessories
Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum (NV501) – Best Mid Range Option
This is a vacuum that will be really easy to handle at first and assemble quickly, even a kid can do it (trust me, I saw a kid doing it) if you want to get inside and clean the filter you have different ways to do it, and this model came with a lot of different accessories, like a kit for detail work, to fulfill every need you might have at the moment you clean your home.
Obviously, you came with the instructions manual so you will know which are the features this vacuum has, it also has a long wand for hard floors, and a vacuum on the handle to do more specific places.
To clean the chamber you just need to pull it out the machine and empty the content on your trash can, easy and intuitive.
It is light enough to carry it around the house with you, and also will pick out big and small debrief.
You will be able to detach the vacuum and change functions even with the vacuum is still on, which makes it useful if you are in a rush and need to clean fast, rotation in this vacuum is easy and as it is so light weight is easy to maneuver with it around the house.
And here it comes the best part, this vacuum has an extra premium pet power brush, and an extra accessory kit to clean little parts and more inaccessible places.
Overall is a great product with no cons so far, other than at the moment of assembling it can be a little overwhelming it is the first time you use a vacuum like this one.
- Easy to clean
- Lots of accessories included
- Great accessory to clean your pet hair
- Lots of accessories to assemble
- Not so easy to assemble without instructions
- Not intuitive
Shark APEX Upright Vacuum (AZ1002) – Best Shark Apex Duoclean
Our last vacuum includes a feature the previous ones didn't have, the Zero M feature, which I think it stands for Zero Maintenance, this feature is a completely new brush roll that will make a lot more easy to pick pet hair out of any surface, hard floor and carpet.
Most reviews I saw people trying to get pet hair stuck over the brush of the vacuum, they ran out of pet hair really fast, this feature will not allow any of it to win the battle!
This vacuum also came with another amazing feature called Duo Clean, which is a roller, really soft one combined with a normal brush placed on the same clean head, this feature will also help to keep pet hair out of the way.
So basically thanks to this new technology you will remove the process of cleaning pet hair out of your vacuum forever.
However, at the same time this vacuum is really handy and has a lot of features that fit perfectly against pet hair, a big con is that it is the heaviest of his kind if you prefer a more sophisticated and easy to handle vacuum probably this one is not for you.
- Perfectly designed to pink pet hair
- Powerful
- Great new technology included
- Heavyweight
- Hard to carry around
- Not so easy to store
Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet (NV752) – Best Overall
This vacuum comes with a really big dust bin, the easiest to clean out of the 5 we are reviewing.
Filtration is also pretty complete in this vacuum, you will own a tool that will allow you to use the HEPA system, which is a filter that is tested against cigarette smoke, it will save people with allergies against breathing whatever you are cleaning.
For pet hair you will have a motorized attachment, basically a completely new tool that will suck up every hair your pet might shred, also it comes handy to vacuum stairs and carpeted areas that are difficult to reach.
Hard floors were not left behind, it has great suction and the airflow is powerful as well, it will pick bigger and the finest debrief like sand.
The biggest con is that due the lack of weight, sometimes the brush can get stuck in the carpet if you are using the vacuum in the lift away mode.
- HEPA system
- Motorized attachment for pet hair
- Good on hard floors
- Difficult to use in lift away mode
- Can get stuck on carpeting
- Too lightweight
Shark Ninja DuoClean Powered Lift-Away (NV801) – Top Shark Duoclean Stick Vacuum
The most outstanding tool that comes with this vacuum is the pet multi tool, which will give you a brush and a powerful pet removal vacuum that is powerful enough to take out every pet hair from any surface.
You will have a great wand to pick up debrief from difficult places like under your fridge and on corners, also it comes with a tool bag to store and keep everything organized.
The nosal head is pretty low, so you will be able to access under low furniture, also the vacuum over all is not too heavy and easy to maneuver.
Duoclean technology basically means that your vacuum will came with 2 brush rolls, combined between a soft brush and a more tough one to make sure every surface is well covered.
The turbo pet power tool is not motorized, is a device that works powered thanks to suction so is great to picking pet hair.
That's a big disadvantage, as it could be difficult to clean out pet hair, and sometimes it would not be that effective as is not powerful enough.
- Light weight
- Easy to use
- Duoclean
- Pet tools are not powerful enough
- Hard to clean
- Pet tool is not motorized
How to choose shark pet vacuum for pet hair
You don't need to be an expert on the matter, however, a few tips could be really helpful to make sure you are well investing your money.
At the moment you are about to purchase your new vacuum, I will recommend you:
- Look after each model and verify if they can accomplish every single need to might have
- Price point rounds around 200-300 USD for all three models.
- Look after the vacuum that will be easy to handle for you every day, don't forget weight may vary from one to another.
- However, If you need to clean a lot of pet hair I will recommend purchasing based on that before thinking on a lighter model.
What are the benefits of this type of product?
People who live with pets know that having a powerful vacuum can change everything in their lives, I can't imagine life cleaning after shredded hair from my husky without having a vacuum.
And in this case, Shark vacuums are changing the game and they are going far and beyond to make sure you will have the best products. So if you want to improve your life and make things a lot easier I will consider having one of these vacuums on hand all the time.
Not only to clean your pet's hair, but also to keep your home clean overall with less of the effort. Having a vacuum on hand and most one of made with the best technology can always be helpful.
This review was created for you to help you find the best shark vacuum for pet hair, thanks to it we were able to pinpoint and learn about some awesome features that shark brand is bringing to the market.
Particularly we like it thanks to their well-distributed price range, quality and amazing technology that's being implemented in order to obtain the best results.


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Recent news chosen to illustrate and update Tread Softly briefings on World Population.
4/7/2019: A demographic dividend for a country is not predicated on future population growth, but on fertility decline that follows rapid growth and on the right investments being made in health, education, and employment. Source: Inter Press Service
18/6/2019: The UN's "World Population Prospects" report observes that the world's 47 least-developed countries are among the fastest growing, and this burgeoning population will present challenges to sustainable development. Source: DW
10/4/2019: Despite global gains in securing sexual and reproductive rights over the past 50 years, many population groups are still left behind, according to a report released by the UN Population Fund. Source: Devex
1/4/2019: Two, four and eight billion people is the extraordinary doubling and redoubling of the world's population that occurred in slightly less than a century. Is that record-breaking demographic growth likely to be repeated in the 21st century? Source: Inter Press Service
26/3/2019: The extension of the global gag rule would not only cut funding to foreign non-governmental organisations directly involved in abortions or abortion rights advocacy, but also those who support other groups which provide or discuss abortion. Source: The Guardian
10/2/2019: Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced tax benefits and subsidies to encourage families to have more children. He said the policy was meant to create more Hungarians instead of promoting EU-backed immigration.
Source: DW
5/2/2019: UNFPA Nigeria lost over 60% of its family planning funds within one year, in a country that is facing a potentially crippling population boom.
Source: Devex
3/1/2019: Egypt's population now exceeds 100 million and a government programme called "two is enough" has been launched to encourage people to limit family size. But Egypt has a long way to go in persuading its people. Source: The Guardian
26/:12/2018: Declining fertility rates around the world should be cause for celebration, not alarm, a leading expert has said, warning that the focus on boosting populations was outdated and potentially bad for women. Source: The Guardian
13/11/2018: The latest annual report from the Family Planning 2020 Partnership concludes that it will be impossible to achieve the target of reaching 120 million more women and girls in the world's 69 poorest countries with modern contraceptives by 2020. Source: Devex


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March 25th, 2015
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February First Friday was amazing! Both events I was in went super duper well! As well as they could have gone! I was able to get everything done that I wanted to and my parents even came to visit and to see my show! I had to juggle my time between two different locations on opposite sides of downtown plus had to make it to a whole bunch of other awesome events that my friends were a part of. It was a crazy night but it was awesome! Here's some snapshots of my work in both places. The first is my Sci-Fi themed newspaper stand printstallation that was featured in the Broken Halos show at the legendary Felix Kulpa Gallery along side amazing artists like Bridget Henry and Jared Roth. For this piece, I wrote and printed copies of a fake newspaper entitled The Oracle that exists in my constructed narrative of a pre-apocalyptic world under a corrupted shadow government. It's pretty Hilarious and I'm super proud of it. It was a huge honor to exhibit next to the incredible installation that was the main feature of the show. The second Image is of the cool installation that I installed at my solo print show. I strung up all my goddess-themed work with an intricate string design plus some dried flowers and small twinkle lights to complete the transformation of the space. It was all a big hit if I do say so myself.
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The first of my various exhibiting endeavors this upcoming February will be my mini solo show hosted be my buddy Sarah Joy Zell at her massage studio/ healing center above the Sock Shop on locust street in downtown Santa Cruz. The reception will open on the 6th for the Dt SC fist friday art walk. Come one come all and check out some selections from my Goddess Series and feast on some healthy snacks and probably wine or something like that. Maybe even learn something about alternative healing methods from Sarah.
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Everlast PowerARC 140 Review
Did you know you can have your own TIG welder without having to refinance your home? Finally there's a reliable alternative to the high-powered, expensive brand name welders – the Everlast PowerARC 140.
This rig is both a capable TIG and stick welder, relying on IBGT inverter technology to deliver a whopping 140 amps of power through a consistently stable arc.
Weighing a mere 25 lbs and equipped with an industrial strength carrying strap the Everlast PowerARC 140 is the ideal welder if you have limited space. In addition, it come with an impact resistant carrying case for added portability.
While the Everlast PowerARC 140 may not be the most powerful or feature rich machine in the world, it ranks as a one of the best TIG welders for beginners.
- TIG and Stick capable
- IGBT inverter design
- Lightweight and portable
- Lift start
- Incredible arc stability
- Solid duty cycle
- Dual voltage ready
- Comes with carrying case and starter kit
- Simple to use
- No foot pedal
- DC only
- Regulator not included
What's Good?
TIG and Stick capable
The Everlast PowerARC 140 is capable of welding both TIG and stick making it one of the most versatile welders around. Its dual welding ability means more opportunities and more opportunities means more money. This rig practically pays for itself.
TIG – Using the lift start feature the PowerARC delivers a steady consistent arc throughout the process giving you clean, nearly perfect beads. Even down to 10 amps the arc seems solid.
Keep in mind that this welder is DC only so it doesn't weld aluminum or magnesium very well
Stick – This beast performs just as well as a stick welder. Using electrodes from 1/16″ to 1/8″ thick the Everlast PowerARC 140 can weld up to 3/16″ plate metal in a single pass. It uses a wide range of rods: E6011, E6013, E7014 and E7018.
Click here for more information on electrode sizes.
IGBT inverter design
There are two main types of welding power sources: inverter and transformer. For the sake of portability most welders these days are inverter based and the Everlast PowerARC 140 is no exception.
What is an IGBT inverter?
Insulate Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) works by converting utility power to high voltage and then storing it in a capacitor bank. This is then switched into a second transformer by a controller as needed to produce the required welding current.
In simple terms, energy is stored in the welder and is used as needed.
Why is that important?
Not only do you save on energy costs by being more efficient you also have more control over the unit. In addition, inverter welders are much lighter than their transformer cousins, making them perfect for taking to and from a job site.
Lightweight and portable
Being an inverter based welder offers a tremendous advantage when it comes to weight and portability. Weighing just 25 lbs and featuring a handy carrying strap, you can easily take it around with you.
Even if you don't plan on taking it anywhere it comes with a convenient carrying case for quick and easy storage. This powerful but compact TIG welder is so small you might even forget it's there.
Lift start
This can be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it. I choose to look at it as a pro.
On the plus side: being lift start only is one less thing you have to take into account. If there is only one way to do it you can't really mess up. Another positive is that there is no chance of interfering with nearby electronics as would happen with high-frequency starting. For beginners, lift start is probably the best option until you become a little more skilled.
The downside to lift starting is the potential for contamination and the increased rate of consumable use. Because you still have metal to metal contact, bits of tungsten can get embedded in the puddle, weakening the weld.
Incredible arc stability
When it comes to arc stability you'd think an inexpensive off brand welder like the Everlast PowerARC 140 would have difficulties keeping up with the big brands – but you'd be wrong.
Showing promising arc control with both TIG and stick, this unit continues to impress during both high and low amp operations.
TIG – With an amperage range of 10 – 140 the arc on the Everlast PowerARC 140 remains stable through the full range.
Stick – The stability is just as good on the stick side of things. It features both auto adaptive hot start and auto adaptive arc force control for increased weld and arc quality.
Dual voltage ready
One of the best features on the Everlast PowerARC 140 is its dual voltage capability. Using both 120 and 240 volt current, this allows you to weld pretty much anywhere there is a clean power source. The adaptive technology used by this unit makes switching between the two voltages safe and effortless so you don't have to worry about accidentally plugging in the wrong one.
Coupled with its lightweight and portability this rig is a dream for welders who value their limited space.
Solid duty cycle
Despite its inexpensive price tag the duty cycle on the Everlast PowerARC 140 is surprisingly good. Both applications have the same cycle but they differ depending on the voltage used.
120 V – 35% at 85 amps
240 V – 35% at 140 amps
Comes with carrying case and starter kit
The Everlast PowerARC 140 comes with (almost) everything you need to start welding immediately. One of the best things about this rig is the cool carrying case it comes with. It's impact resistant and will hold everything you need to do the job.
It also comes with a bunch of extras they you may or may not find useful, including:
- Face shield (not recommended, buy a real helmet)
- Wire brush
- Torch consumables
For stick welding all you need are welding rods and for TIG you need gas and tungsten.
Simple to setup and use
Learning to weld can be a real challenge but the Everlast PowerARC 140 makes it a little bit easier by being as straightforward in its controls as possible. With this unit you need to know two things – whether you're welding TIG or stick and the amperage. That's it.
To choose between TIG and stick you simply press a button. To change the amperage you just turn a knob. It couldn't be easier.
What's Bad?
No foot pedal
This might be a deal breaker for some. This unit doesn't come with a foot pedal nor can you attach a foot pedal later. The only way to control the flow of gas is through a control on the torch. This likely wont matter for a beginner who hasn't mastered the art of TIG welding yet. However, if you're more experienced and used to the degree of control you have with the foot pedal then it might not be worth the hassle.
DC only
The Everlast PowerARC 140 uses direct current (DC) only. That means even though it's a TIG welder, you cannot use it to weld aluminum or magnesium.
Regulator not included
If you plan to use it as a TIG welder you'll need to buy a gas regulator. If, however, you only need it for stick welding then it's good to go right out of the box.
The Verdict – Everlast PowerARC 140
The Everlast PowerARC 140 is a great choice if you're new to TIG welding or just need a small rig for around the house. It's inexpensive, reliable and powerful enough for most household projects.
For less than $300 you get a TIG and stick welder from a reliable up-and-coming brand with a stellar 5 year warranty. It comes with a carrying case and everything you need to get started (minus consumables).
If you were thinking of getting into TIG welding but don't want to pay for a red or blue, the Everlast PowerARC 140 is the perfect machine to start with.
Specs and Features
Weight: 25 lbs
Size: L20″ x W5″ x H12.5″
Power Input: 120V/ 240V
Power Output: 140A
Duty Cycle: 60% @ 110A
Material Thickness: Up to 3/16″ mild steel
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In a decimated future where America is dominated by super-villains, old man Logan lives out his days, but as far as he's concerned, WOLVERINE died fifty years ago with the rest of the super heroes.
Now he's on a cross-country journey with the blind archer HAWKEYE to deliver a secret package to Hawkeye's contacts on the east coast. But dinosaurs and earthquakes might just finish them off for good! Plus: the identity of the PRESIDENT is revealed!
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Karin Gomez helps her six-year-old daughter Samantha Moscoso code an Ozobot, which can be programmed simply by drawing colour-coded lines and blocks. The mini-robot changes speed and direction as it follows the colour-coded trail. Both kids and parents enjoyed the experience very much!


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The Kotlin Camera2 API Rear Display Preview Android development tutorial describes how to display the rear camera to the preview display.
In the previous Kotlin on Android tutorial, we discussed how to successfully connect to the camera device.
In this Kotlin on Android tutorial we will cover:
- Adding aditional camera features to the Android Manifest file
- Creating CameraCaptureSession & CaptureRequest objects
- Displaying the rear camera
- Cleaning up CameraCapureSession & CaptureRequest objects
- Associating tags with Android Fragments
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- Display Rear Camera
- Display front Camera (Premium)
- Using Preview with SurfaceView (Premium)
In this Kotlin on Android tutorial, we introduced the CameraCaptureSession & CaptureRequest objects.
To create a configured camera capture request, a CameraCapture.Builder was created from the CameraDevice.
Then the surfaces were added to the CameraCapture.Builder object.
The CameraDevice was then used to create the capture session. With the CameraCaptureSession.StateCallback passed.
If the creation of the camera capture session was successful, the state callback's onConfigured method would be called with configured camera capture session.
With the camera capture session, a repeating request can be made to display the rear camera.
The following Kotlin on Android tutorial describes how to display the front camera.
Switching between both cameras is also provided by using the Android navigation drawer.
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Breaking up is hard to do. But Neil Sedaka turned that sentiment into a song that hit No. 1 and helped give him a career that has lasted nearly 60 years.
For those contributions to music, Sedaka will be awarded an honorary doctor of music degree by Moravian College in Bethlehem.
The college also will honor Sedaka with a concert of his music performed by renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel accompanied by a full orchestra of students, faculty and professional musicians, at 7:30 p.m. April 12 in Moravian's Foy Hall. College President Bryon Grigsby will award the degree.
Classically trained at Juilliard School of Music in New York, Sedaka was among the first teen idols of the 1950s, a tunesmith in the '60s, a superstar in the '70 and still performs worldwide.
The concert will be open to the public. Tickets, at $15 general admission and $10 for students and seniors, are available at the Lehigh Valley Arts Council Box Office: www.lvartsboxoffice.org.
Sedaka had 27 Top 40 singles in a 25-year period, including five No. 1s, as well as writing hits for other artists. He topped the charts with "Laughter in the Rain," "Bad Blood" and his signature song, "Breaking Up is Hard to Do."
Sedaka, 79, first had success in 1958, when his own recording of "The Diary" and Connie Francis' recording of his "Stupid Cupid" both hit the Top 15.
Through the 1950s and 1960s, his Top 10 songs included "Oh Carol," "Calendar Girl," "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" and "Next Door to an Angel."
Sedaka had a career revival in the 1970s when Elton John signed him to his American label, Rocket Records.
That resulted in four No. 1 songs, "Laughter in the Rain," "The Immigrant," "Bad Blood" and a slow revival of "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" — making him one of the few artists to have had No. 1s with two versions of the same song.
He also wrote "Love Will Keep Us Together," which hit No. 1 for Captain & Tennille in 1975 and won Sedaka and co-writer Howard Greenfield the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The line "Sedaka is back" can be heard as the song fades out.
In recent years, Sedaka has appeared as a guest judge and mentor on Fox's "American Idol," and "Idol" second-season runner-up Clay Aiken had a No. 1 hit with Sedaka's "Solitaire." Sedaka also has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has gotten a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The Pocket Hose is an expanding hose with an accordion design. It's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, until after you turn on the water, and then it spreads out, growing to full length. The standard length is 25 feet, and it also comes in 50,75, and 100-foot lengths. Once you turn your water off, the hose will revert to its original size and position.
How It Works
The Pocket Hose is able to shrink and expand due to its accordion-folding design and the fact that it has been constructed like a heavy-duty fire hose. On the inside it is made of durable rubber, like an ordinary garden hose, but it expands as water goes through it and water pressure rises. The tough lining on the outside protects it so it won't explode. Once the water is turned off, the pressure is removed, so it retracts back to its original position and reverts to its original size.
- Watering Garden And Yard
- Cleaning Driveway
- Washing Vehicles
The spray of the Pocket Hose is powerful, but not too powerful to be used to water flowers, other plants, and your lawn. This hose can do virtually any lawn maintenance job that a standard garden hose is capable of. Due to its length, it can be stretched out to reach areas far from the house.
The Pocket Hose's spray is powerful enough to clean dirt and debris off driveways and other paved areas.
This hose is great for washing cars and trucks. It can also be used to wash other motorized vehicles, such as boats and RVs.
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- Light
- Not Kinkable
- Easy To Store
- Connectable
When there's no water coursing through it, the Pocket Hose will stay rolled up as small as a hand.
The heavy-duty construction and tough outside lining decrease the chances that this hose will explode or experience other damage, such as holes.
The shortest Pocket Hose can be stretched to 25 feet long, and you can get one as long as 100 feet.
The Pocket Hose can be lifted up with just one hand.
Unlike many garden hoses, the Pocket Hose will never have kinks within it. Even if you intentionally try to kink it, this likely won't work.
Once it has reverted to its original small size, the Pocket Hose can easily be hung or placed anywhere. Even two of these hoses only take up the space of one can of paint.
Two Pocket Hoses can be connected together, if you need even more length. Simply attach one to your faucet, and the second to the first. Make sure the valves of both hoses are switched on when you want to turn on your water.
Negative Points
- No Jet Stream Option
Although it is stated that the Pocket Hose's spray is light enough to water flowers and plants, and powerful enough to wash a car, there is no jet stream option. A jet stream can be useful when attempting to wash second-floor siding or windows, or clearing away thickly caked-on dirt or debris. It is unclear whether a jet stream attachment, or any attachment, can be added to this hose.
How it's Different from Competitors
Standard garden hoses are often heavy, and it requires a lot of effort to drag them around. They also frequently get knots and kinks in them as you use them for yard work. That is not the case with the Pocket Hose. This hose is light, knot-proof, and kink-proof. When you're done using a standard garden hose, you have to tire yourself by manually rolling it up, or reeling it onto a plastic holder. With this one, you won't have to do either of these things, as when you turn your water off, it will shrink back to a small size. Furthermore, while standard garden hoses take up a lot of space in garages and sheds, a shrunken-down Pocket Hose will only take up the space of half a paint can.


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FRAMINGHAM - When the beta version of Microsoft's Memphis hits the streets in a few weeks users will find Internet Explorer integration, a common user interface with Windows NT and key manageability, at the top of the list of features slated for the next version of Windows 95.
The company hopes potential users will also like its support for digital data and new peri- pheral standards such as the Universal Serial Bus and the ability to support more than one monitor.
However, users who haven't yet seen the beta version are most focused on improvements designed to ease administration and reduce the cost of ownership. These include management features intended to allow systems administrators to automate application, BIOS and operating system updates as well as remotely troubleshoot desktops.
The management features are part of Microsoft's Zero Administration initiative, which will be embedded into its Windows NT 5.0 and Memphis operating systems in the first half of 1998. They are available now in an incomplete kit for NT 4.0 and Windows 95.
Zero Administration is a set of management tools that will let systems administrators remotely distribute software, configure systems and troubleshoot desktops. It was designed to allow systems administrators to tightly control users' access to applications and configuration features, which are virtually unlocked in current Windows 95 systems.


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Your mehendi function is one event among the many, where you just want to let your hair down and have some fun! So naturally, the last thing you want is to be dressed in an elaborate ensemble that stops you from doing as much masti as you had actually planned. So are you looking for some gorgeous outfit ideas for your mehendi ceremony? Awesome, because we have a list of some amazing not-so-known labels, where you will find the prettiest lehengas for your mehendi and a variety of other outfits too. Here we go...
Avnni Kapoor is one name that is slowly emerging as a brand when it comes to pretty, modern yet traditional lehengas and anarkalis. She uses light and flowy fabrics in most of her designs. Also, her floral lehengas in super pretty pastel shades are to die for! Check out all her designs on Instagram, or visit her store in Shahpur Jat, Delhi.
Pooja's designs stand out amongst a crowd because of their ethnic chic look. She loves pastel colours and zardozi work. The clothes from her line can instantly add a royal touch to your mehendi look and at the same time, they are very easy to wear. You can shop the label here and check her out on Instagram.
If you want a very pretty traditional lehenga for your mehendi ceremony, then Amaira's designs are what you should be looking at. They come in some super gorgeous colours, which are just perfect for a day function. The detailing is intricate but light, which enables you to dazzle and chill at the same time! Check out her designs on Instagram and shop for them here.
Geethikha is one budding designer who has some fabulous designs in her kitty already. Her designs are trendy and pretty to look at. They also seem to be pretty lightweight and apt for a mehendi function. Take a look at all her designs on Facebook; you will totally fall in love with them.
One look at Mrunalini's designs and you'll know how much she loves doing her outfits in monotones. Most of her lehengas are in just one colour, or various hues of the same shade. And she totally nails this style. The embellishments and colours work so well together that they are a treat to watch. Look at all her designs on Instagram, and you will know what we are talking about.
Akshita's designs are very elaborate and intricate. You will fall in love with them because of the sheer beauty that they exude. They are everything a would-be bride could ask for. Just lovely! See all her designs here and we bet you won't be able to stop.
Amit's designs, are a favourite amongst brides, who want to combine the modern and traditional while looking absolutely gorgeous. He often uses traditional fabrics like Banarasi silk and decorates them with embroidery, mirror and zardozi work. Come fall in love with his designs here. You can shop the label here too!
These are designs for the soul, really! They are so elaborate and royal, and Mani definitely has a soft corner for pastel colours and thread work. Not just his lehengas, but his suits, shararas and gowns are also elegance personified. If you are a bride who loves extensive designs, then you have to check out his Instagram page. You can shop for his amazing outfits here.
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Inter branch Trade Fair with international participation A full range of goods and services for children and families NEW! Special exposition: "Children's institutions in the XXI century – efficiency and safety"
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Inter branch Trade Fair with international participation A full range of goods and services for children and families NEW! Special exposition: "Children's institutions in the XXI century – efficiency and safety"
Each year, the role of congress and exhibition events grows. It's an opportunity to see samples of products, see them in action, evaluate the full range of offers in the market. It is also a great chance to meet different experts. But, in addition, the exhibition reflects the actual state of the economy, as it supports the development and strengthening of a particular industry.
And what do visitors want?
|√ to get up to date information on the latest trends and the latest developments in the world market
|√ to find new contacts, meet potential partners, as well as familiarity with the competitors
|√ to hold a maximum number of business meetings
To be more productive on the congress and exhibition events, use our recommendations:
|√ In order not to miss the exhibition, include the date in your calendar.
|√ Get the official catalog of the Exhibition at the front desk.
|√ Bring enough business cards.
|√ Go to pre-register in advance and get a ticket. This saves you from having to stand in a line at the registration desk and will save time.
√ Review the business program, and select interesting for you events.
|√ Visit the trade fair with colleagues. This will significantly increase the number of contacts and you will be able to attend more events.
|√ Study the subjects of the specialized exhibitions: Landscape design & City improvement, Flower Tech, Festival of Flowers. Also study activities, exhibitors and floor plan. This information can be found at the web site of each of our exhibition and in the catalog, which is available at the registration desk.
|√ Assign business meetings in advance. Determine the appropriate companies; confirm the time and the subject of negotiations. As a meeting place, you can use a specially business zone or a stand of the exhibitor.
|√ Just before your trip look at the driving directions to the venue and choose the most convenient route.
|√ Do not forget to book a hotel room, and the air / Railway tickets.
|√ If you have questions, please contact the organizers at the information desk. You will get an answer to all the questions
|√ After attending the event pay special attention to the analysis of the received materials.


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Quality improvement expert
Ongoing clinical excellence requires someone monitoring and analyzing performance initiatives. The support from our Quality Coordinators helps us maintain and improve our outcomes. It's the sort of job that requires up-to-date knowledge of guidelines and requirements. You might feel like you're only focused on data; in fact, you are focused on improving patient care.
Are you thorough and detail-oriented? Are you organized and efficient? Can you present well to a team? We have a special place that needs your skills.
- Provide leadership in the development of evidence-based policies (EBP), procedures and protocols, and best practice models for patient care within Quality specialty area.
- Collect and analyze date to monitor and document outcomes and cost effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives.
- Interact with the community, regulatory, and government agencies to assure current knowledge of EBP guidelines and mandated requirements of patient care.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative performance improvement programs with a focus on meeting the needs of the patient across the full continuum of care.
- Conduct clinical inquiries to improve patient care.
- Lead and participate in research to enable clinical practice reform.
- Assist in the development, implementation and presentation of educational programs related to QI.
- Identify personal learning needs. Seek opportunity for continued learning.
- Participate in development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care.
- Utilize time productively.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate to the appropriate people, teams or committees.
- Demonstrate flexibility in staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice.
- Exercise safe judgement in decision making.
- Demonstrate tact and understanding when dealing with others. Respond in a positive manner to constructive criticism.
- Participate in a professional organization.
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PixARK takes the stylings of Minecraft and the survival elements of ARK: Survival Evolved and blends them up for portable fun on the Nintendo Switch – but is this kind of survival a life worth fighting for?
Dipping into the survival genre these days is like discovering a species forgotten by time. Left to dwell in a metaphorical cave system, the early-access lifestyles of these games leaves them strange, with completely different gameplay priority systems to almost any other genre. This strangeness is mirrored by a developmental business model that's more off-putting than anything, with games that launch pre-done and go weeks without updates, sometimes even jacking up their prices as they spread to more platforms.
Such is the impression given by the opening moments of PixARK, originally released in 2018 and now finding its way to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
PixARK sits snugly in the 'sandbox' 'open world' 'crafting' 'Minecraft-wannabe' area of early access titles that have swung to a proper release. Based mainly on a cycle of resource collection and crafting, PixARK (and its big brother ARK: Survival Evolved) includes a menagerie of dinosaur critters to tame and hunt. You'll craft tools, discover new materials (which you definitely would have discovered before in other sandbox outings) and be set loose upon the world to make what you can of it.
Much of the content that you'll find in PixARK is procedurally generated – that is, pulling from a list of variables, the game will ask you to complete random tasks for rewards, or generate different zones on the map, each with a unique climate. The narrative is what you make of it alongside other players online, which is to say there's not a tonne there.
On the face, all of this is fine, as procedural generation and a lack of story can clear the way for the mechanics of a game to shine. We're reminded of the likes of Dead Cells or Rogue Legacy, games that randomised their environments around consistent elements like boss rooms and biome layouts. In the case of PixARK, the joy or investment you're going to develop with the game is going to rely on just how cool you find its consistent elements to be. How badly do you want to ride around on a pixelated triceratops in your make-believe block world? How much rough design are you willing to put up with to do that?
Many of the vectors of interaction with PixARK currently feel unfinished. From the perfunctory start-up and server menus to the slightly adrift opening hours after you descend onto its blocky landscape, PixARK has a hard time providing a unique experience beyond the art-style.
The Nintendo Switch is an admittedly underpowered device which usually makes up for it in its portability. PixARK simply underwhelms on it, with it's simplistic art style failing to run at a smooth frame rate, without issues like pop-in or a weird 'fuzzy' resolution which comes and goes, like a camera going out of focus. The game maintains its original PC design, which means you'll be navigating a mass of upgrade menus and inventory screens before you even know how to craft a campfire. Not many concessions are made with console players in mind, aside from the odd radial menu for quick settings. Playing portably has its own set of issues, with the Switch's sleep mode causing lost connections and forcing a return to drawn-out load times to get back into a server.
When it comes to navigating the world, your blocky little person feels a bit sluggish, with a strange inability to run diagonally. Even early game requirements – like collecting grass for 'Thatch' or digging in the ground for 'Flint' – feel like chores when there should be a feeling of endless possibility. Considering the amount of resource collection that you must do to progress in PixARK, the broader game doesn't streamline that experience terribly well.
Tool tips and HUD elements simply invade your vision as you play. 'Large Big-Ear Rabbit – LVL 22' with two inexplicable icons hovers across the screen. 'LEVEL UP IS AVAILABLE! Access Inventory To Apply Points!' insists the massive yellow text at the top of the screen. The top left and bottom right areas are where you can learn about the temperature, your weight amount, the forecast for the day, consult a big 'ol compass, determine whether you're in combat or not, see what part of the map you're in, learn the name of whatever 'Tribe' you're in, or ascertain the literal sea-level-equivalent number for how many blocks are between you and the bottom of the world – a place to where, presumably, one could dig far enough and fall into nothingness. The thing is, it's just a lot.
PixARK is intended as a game where you make your own fun. Its pre-release multiplayer servers read '0/70' for player-count in our time with it, so the mystery of whether other humans can improve the situation remains shrouded (but let's be honest, more people rarely tend to improve these things).
Having seen the game played on a PC, it's clear how many of the practical issues are solved when using the intended control scheme. As it stands on Switch, however, these issues cannot be ignored. Playing PixARK solo is admittedly not the intended experience, but for what is there, and what we can see at the moment, it is somewhat disappointing.
PixARK is available now for PS4, Xbox One and Switch.


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Special CBI court reserves verdict in 2G spectrum allocation case1 min read . Updated: 27 Apr 2017, 01:33 AM IST
Special judge O.P. Saini said there would be a last opportunity in the beginning of July, where additional documents could be submitted by interested parties
New Delhi: A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Wednesday concluded hearing in the cases relating to irregularities in the allocation of 2G telecom spectrum and licences.
Special judge O.P. Saini, who has been hearing the cases over five years, however, said that there would be a last opportunity in the beginning of July, where additional documents could be submitted by interested parties.
He also said the verdict is likely to be pronounced on 15 July, after the court opens after its summer break.
Since 2012, the special court has been exclusively trying cases relating to the irregularities in the allocation of licences to 2G telecom spectrum.
The court has tried former telecom minister A. Raja, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) parliamentarian Kanimozhi and 15 others, including bureaucrats and businessmen, for charges from cheating to abusing public office to criminal conspiracy.
Besides Raja and Kanimozhi, former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura, Raja's erstwhile private secretary R.K. Chandolia, Swan Telecom promoters Shahid Usman Balwa and Vinod Goenka, Unitech Ltd managing director D. Sanjay Chandra, three top executives of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group—Gautam Doshi, Surendra Pipara and Hari Nair—are facing trial in the case.
In 2008, the licences were awarded on a first-come-first-served basis to new entrants and CDMA operators migrating to GSM technology, at a price discovered in an auction held seven years earlier.
The apex court verdict set the stage for an investigation and trial to prosecute those involved. The CBI had told the court that there was a loss of Rs30,984 crore due to the scrapping of licences.
In 2015, the court discharged all accused in the 2002 additional telecom spectrum scam involving former telecom secretary Shyamal Ghosh and three telecom firms—Bharti Cellular Ltd, Hutchison Max Telecom Pvt Ltd (now known as Vodafone India Ltd) and Sterling Cellular Ltd (now Vodafone Mobile Service Ltd).
Two years later, the court also gave clean chits to Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi, and others over allegations that as telecom minister, Dayanidhi Maran used his influence to coerce Aircel owner C. Sivasankaran into selling his stake in the company to T. Ananda Krishnan-led Maxis Communications Bhd.
Besides these 14 accused, three telecom firms—Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd, Reliance Telecom Ltd and Unitech Wireless (Tamil Nadu) Ltd—are being tried under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Many people think learning the terms of auto insurance is difficult. Truthfully, the more things you know causes it to be less confusing, just like anything in life.
Don't just buy the first insurance policy that you see; take the time to look at everything that is available to you. Every insurance company has their own way of calculating your risk level and premium rates. By requesting multiple quotes from various auto insurers, you can easily separate out the best deals that will also give you the highest-quality insurance.
To save extra money with your monthly insurance premium, drive fewer miles each year. If you can prove to your insurance company that you drive fewer miles, they are likely to lower your premium.
It's important to do your research before purchasing auto insurance. There is a wide variety of coverage available; being knowledgeable about each type will help you make a better purchase. There are many things that go into your final cost of insurance. Bodily injury insurance can cover costs associated with death, injury and legal costs resulting from an accident you caused.
In order to keep your auto insurance rates low, you should never allow your coverage to lapse. If you keep switching insurance policy providers, your coverage will lapse, and rates will increase. Insurance companies do not like gaps in coverage, and they will raise your rates if they find out.
You might want to consider carpooling with someone or possibly taking the bus. By reducing the amount of mileage you are traveling, your insurance company is going to be impressed by your responsible attitude. You can get discounts on your insurance policy if you let your agent know that you use public transportation.
Never alternate vehicles among members of the family as a means to secure lower policy costs. You will get a better price that way.
If you are seeking to purchase auto insurance, make sure you shop around for premium quotes from various insurance carriers. There can be wide variation in rates among the various auto insurers. To ensure you're getting the best bang for your buck, make it a point to shop new quotes at least once per year. For the fairest comparison, make sure that each quote is for your desired amount of coverage.
Reconsider purchasing costly add-ons for your car. Though they may be a nice luxury, fancy stereo systems and heated seats are unnecessary. If your car is totaled or stolen, your insurance will not reimburse you for the damage done to it.
If you plan to move in the near future, be sure to check the car insurance rates of the location you are considering. Insurance rates vary from place to place based on the chances of an accident or theft, and in general rural areas and suburbs have lower rates than cities.
Most people will be able to use these tips. Take the tips here, and use them with whatever type of car insurance you are needing. Aim for coverage that is affordable and provides an adequate sense of security. The tips shared in this article should lead you in the right direction.


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This is a window.
This bilge is a dance
That lifts souls into grace,
Purifying attack
And forgetting to release
And lying down, prone,
To accept every torrent
Lapping at this vessel
Without expectation,
Without predicting
And judging little nuances
So defining our spirits
As if they were character flaws.
Don't let this come as a surprise.
Don't fall down blankly,
Dumbstruck by unmanageable inputs
And acting out in ignorance.
No, this is a window;
Cleanly un-hinged and placed into
A four corner boxed view
Into unexpected.
Predicting (day 1511)
This is a window.


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Check out all that God is doing as youth leaders mobilize teenagers everywhere!
The good news of the gospel is spreading to the ends of the earth thanks to youth leaders on mission for THE Cause and teenagers energized to gospelize the world.
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Thoughtful Gifts for People with Diabetes
Every season seems to be the perfect time for gift giving for that special someone you love. Christmas season came and went with lots of decorated Christmas sweaters and red reindeer pajamas. Valentine's Day suggests the need to order long stem red roses, chocolates and anything that has a heart shape. Gift giving and its timing can be predictable or not.