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|October 7th, 2015, 04:25 PM
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3-pump system with a few twists
I've tried thinking of ways to make this work and it's befundling me.
I've created PLC code for an alternating 2-pump system but can't wrap my head around programming this 3-pump system. I am programming in RSLogix 500 so I must use ladder logic.
My system has three(3) pumps. The system should operate like this:
Two(2) pumps to be "online" at any given time. A pump can be online if it is not faulted, is in auto mode, etc etc
Pumps shall rotate to online status. I.e. Pumps 1&2, then Pumps 1&3, then Pumps 2&3, then Pumps 1&2
Only one (1) pump shall run at a time. Once this pump runs for 5 minutes, the first pump shall stop and the other online pump shall run.
Once both pumps have operated, the pair of online pumps shall rotate.
Your thoughts?
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|October 7th, 2015, 04:46 PM
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Create you 3 control rungs, one for each pump, as if all were going to run all the time. Create a 5 minute self resetting timer. (The timer has in its enable line a NC of its own 'Done' contact.) Next create a counter with a preset of '3'. Trigger it with the 'Done' contact of the timer. On the next rung, if the counter's 'Done' bit is ON reset the counter.
Now go back to your 3 pump rungs. In each place a NEQ instruction with 'Source A' being the counter accumulator and 'Source B' being '0', '1' and '2' respectively in the three rungs.
Edit - Just re-read your post and realize you only want 1 ON at a time. Change the NEQ instruction I mentioned to an EQU instruction. This will cause one pump to be ON at a time.
I'm not sure how the 'Online' status you mentioned affects this. What would you see as the ON sequence over the course of an hour if implemented as you describe with the 'Online' factor?
Controlling outputs is the PLC's way of getting its inputs to change.
Last edited by bernie_carlton; October 7th, 2015 at 04:54 PM.
|October 8th, 2015, 08:58 AM
Assuming that a pump rotation of 1&2, 3&1, 2&3, then 1&2 is acceptable, then you can do the following -
1) Create an "Available" bit for each pump - If pump in auto and not faulted then pump is "Available"
2) Create a "Request" bit - Whatever your using to determine a pump is needed enables the "Request" bit.
3) Create an "Alternate" timer. "Alternate" timer is set for 5 minutes, timer runs when "Request" bit is on, timer is self resetting.
4) Create and "Alternator" counter. "Alternator" counter is incremented whenever "Alternate" timer is Done. Counter is also self resetting.
5) Create 3 rungs (one for each pump) to check if it's ok to use the pump - If pump is NOT "Available" and "Alternator" is set for that pump, then increment "Alternator".
6) Create 3 rungs (one for each pump) for the pump run logic - If pump in auto and "Request" on and "Alternator" = X and pump not faulted, then run pump.
|October 8th, 2015, 09:35 AM
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You could reuse your two pump alternate operation code but switch internal bits instead of
output bits. Then add a sequence stepping through the online status of the pumps and the internal bits can switch the appropriate output bits dependent on where you are in the sequence.
|October 14th, 2015, 10:24 AM
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I went ahead and made a ladder in my program for choosing the lead, lag, and lag_lag pump.
Choices are:
lead lag lag_lag
1 2 3
1 3 2
2 1 3
2 3 1
3 1 2
3 2 1
You'll see in my program, I use a counter and to determine who's lag or lag_lag I check to see if one of the pumps or pump valves is failed. Not sure this is the "ideal" way to do things.
Let me know if you have any feedback. I appreciate everyone's suggestions.
Think Big.
|October 14th, 2015, 11:18 AM
This might give you a different way of thinking about it.
|December 12th, 2017, 06:44 AM
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|December 12th, 2017, 03:20 PM
I'm glad you found it helpful. I still use this basic framework with a few modifications -
1. Rung 4 - The ReqLead bit no longer increments the LeadAlternator counter directly. Instead the ReqLead bit goes to an AlternateDelay timer and the AlternateDelay timer increments the LeadAlternator counter. What this does is after the ReqLead has been off for some period of time, say 1 minute, then the alternator is set to use the next pump. This keeps the alternator on the same pump in a case where you might have an operator turn something off and then change their mind and turn it back on, or maybe there's a fault somewhere and it is causing the ReqLead to chatter, it's better cause a problem with one pump than to have the alternator racing around trying to turn on all the pumps.
2. The PumpXAvailable bits run delay timers and the delay timers are used to increment the counters in Rungs 6 & 7. So if Pump 1 isn't available for say 10 seconds, then we alternate to find the next available pump. The problem with not using a delay is if the alternator is running Pump 1 and the operator turns the HOA Off, then the alternator immediately turns on the next pump. I found out that operators can have a 'favorite pump' that they want the system to use, so they would turn off the pump they didn't want running, the alternator immediately turns on the next pump, which they didn't want either so they turn that one off, and then the alternator turns on the one they want. I didn't like this on/off/on/off cycling of the pumps by the operators, so I put in a delay on each of the pumps' available bits. This gives the operator enough time to set the HOAs to get the pump they want to run before the alternator makes the determination of which pump to run.
|December 12th, 2017, 04:02 PM
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Thanks for this additional info! I definitely see how the timers would be beneficial in preventing fast cycling.
In my application (water treatment), we have the logic set up to require that all pumps be OFF for at least a minimum time before any pump can start. This prevents undesirable water hammer, allowing things to settle down before attempting to restart the pumping process. It also prevents fast cycling/bouncing which could cause damage to the motors.
I have a timer which runs only when all pumps' CALL_TO_RUN and IS_RUNNING flags are False. The output of this timer is used in series with other checks to determine whether a pump is allowed to run.
One thing I'm curious about: I've seen many suggestions on this and other forums to cycle multiple pumps in a non-linear fashion, to prevent all pumps wearing out at the same time. I.e. 75%/25% runtime for a two-pump setup.
How would this be implemented with your alternation algorithm? One pump would need to carry a higher "weight" meaning it gets picked more often to run... Maybe you could add multiple copies of the pump which gets run more often, into the selection loop, and only one copy of the less-run pump. (Would you call these "virtual pumps"? haha) This would increase the likelihood that that the heavy-use pump would be selected vs. the light-use pump.
So for a three-pump system, the counter would count from 0 to 7. Then any time the counter is set to 0-5, Pump 1 would be run (6/8 = 75% of the time). This could be done in any order if you want to mix in the light-use pump during the cycle.
Again thanks for your great and simple algorithm. Very helpful!
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The day-to-day operation of the $14 million dollar St. Ann Drop-In Centre, which is sited in the neigbourhood of Buckfield – will be manned by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation.
"This Drop-In Centre is one of four such facilities that were started in the last financial year, under the Ministry's Social Protection Programme. From this building will emerge the services that will deliver relief and a sense of dignity to homeless persons," said Honourable Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Community Development.
"The expansion of national facilities that will provide care and comfort to our homeless citizens, is an important aspect of the work of this Government. It is one of the features of the human face of this Administration, and a symbol of our commitment to assisting the vulnerable in our society."
Minister McKenzie was speaking at the official opening ceremony for the facility in Ocho Rios on May 11, 2018. The St. Ann Drop-In Centre will offer medical attention, nutrition and temporary housing for persons in need.
The last formal survey conducted by the Ministry in 2017 indicated that 59 persons were identified as being homeless in the parish of St. Ann. The Minister explained that while this figure is not static; it is vital that a point of constant care is established for these individuals.
"This project is part and parcel of the increasing investment that the Government is making in the structures and services of Local Government, to make it more effective," he explained.
"We will also, through another special partnership, be creating new infrastructure at a number of Infirmaries to address social cases in hospitals. These are people who live on the hospitals' premises after they have been treated, because they have nowhere to go. The St. Ann Infirmary will be one of the facilities that will benefit from this partnership."
Minister McKenzie also posited that there is a concerted effort to modernize and lift the level of service from the Poor Relief Departments in the local authorities. These Departments are tasked with the care of the indigent in Jamaica.
"This modern approach will also include equipping the Poor Relief Departments with computers, printers and tablets, as we move to thoroughly digitize operational efficiency," he noted.
"I am counting on the continued support of the elected representatives, the administrative staff and the people of Jamaica, as we continue the processes of changing attitudes to local government, changing attitudes within local government, and investing increased financing and time in the projects and people of the local government system."
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Pretty normal week. Just did the usual missionary work and stuff everyday. Hahaha! Did service out in the rice fields again this week which was fun. Had eikaiwa (English class) that's always a blast. Our students are sooooo funny, I love them all. This week we had exchanges so I got to go to Fukui which was fun. It was for one day. Fukui is a bigger city than Komatsu so that was a little different to be in a bigger city. I was in Fukui with elder Tallent and he is was cool and funny so I had a good time.
This week we had a ward activity, music night. It was a blast. My companion is way good at piano so he played a couple songs. Also the sister missionaries sang and that was awesome. There were these two girls who drove up all the way from Nagoya and played and sang at our activity, that was cool. It was a fun time and we had several less actives and investigators show up so that's awesome.
Not a super exciting week but that's okay. Weeks fly by here, always working and stuff. Love talking to people everyday, even though we get rejected a ton hahaha. Love talking about Jesus Christ to anyone and everyone. I love the joy that the gospel brings to people's lives. I love the joy the gospel brings to my life. This week I've been ponderizing :
"Nevertheless, I did look unto my God, and I did praise him all the day long; and I did not murmur against the Lord because of mine afflictions. " .
Love you all!!
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We sent an email earlier about the 5 Core Deacon Values. This email talks about the first Core Value, which is: A Deacon is "Loving"…
It's always tough to talk about love because to talk about love is to talk about God since "God is Love" (1 John 4:8). Moreover, it's a topic that we've heard in Sunday School many times. We all know that the most famous chapter in the Bible that talks about love is 1 Corinthians 13, and the most famous apostle that talks about love is St. John the Beloved. This time however we'll be taking a slightly different approach to talk about the subject.
Knowing God is Loving God
When the Bible described Adam's love for Eve, the Holy Spirit described this saying "Adam knew his Eve his wife" (Genesis 4:1). Note that the Bible used the term "know" to describe Adam's love for Eve. This is why to know God is to love God. Just as Adam knew his wife and after uniting with her he became fruitful, similarly we know God and unite with Him in a spiritual manner and we become fruitful.
There's also another way where knowing God is loving God. Take the following verses for example:
– "He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him." (John 1:10)
– "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3)
– "But I know Him, for I am from Him, and He sent Me." (John 7:29)
– "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." (John 10:27)
– "He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." (1 John 2:4)
Now go back and read these verses again and replace the word "know" with "love". This will give you a different insight into the verses. (Note however that you can't do this exercise with just any verse…)
Loving God is Knowing God
The more you know God the more you love Him and the more you love God the more you know Him. How? The closer you are to God the more you'd want to know about Him. You'd naturally want to read the Bible just to know more about Him and how He deals with each one in general and with you personally. You'd naturally want to guard your words, actions and thoughts to make sure they're all pleasing to Him and start looking for ways to serve Him.
Wisdom is Love
There's also a connection between Wisdom and Love. Whenever we pray for Wisdom we pray saying "enlighten our minds, our hearts and our understandings" (Second Absolution of Prime). Also whenever we ask someone for words of wisdom we say "enlighten us", or "Shed some light on the subject". Similarly Love is also described as light and hatred as darkness. St. John the Apostle says "He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now." (1 John 2:9). From this we see the connection between Wisdom and Love.
Love is Wisdom
If the beginning of Wisdom is the fear of God as King Solomon said, then Love is the fulfillment of wisdom since "perfect love casts out fear" (1 John 4:18). When the disciples of St. Anthony once asked him for words of wisdom, to everyone's surprise he said "I do not fear God!" His disciples then marveled and asked him "How can you not fear God?!" He then answered saying "I do not fear God because I love God, and perfect love casts out fear".
Deacons and Love
We put "Love" as the first Deacon Core value because love is the crown of virtues. All the rest of the virtues are like jewels on the crown where without the crown these jewels would just be random, without purpose and don't make sense. Similarly if one has other virtues and does good deeds but does not do them out of sincere love for God, then these deeds are random, without purpose and frankly don't make sense. This is why St. Paul said "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal." (1 Corinthians 13:1)
Thus the first Core Value that we'd like to practice as Deacons is Love. Sincere love for God, love for the Church, love for each other and love for the service of God. If our service is not done out of love for God then it amounts to nothing or may even be held against us.
There are many other great values that we could have included in our Core values such as Unity, service, zeal, etc… But if you really think about it, these all come naturally if you have sincere love for God.
How to Increase Your Love for God
Here are 5 practical things you can do:
- Pray. Remember, Love is of God (1 John 4:7), and "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights" (James 1:17). Moreover, Christ teaches us that "without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). This means that it's fruitless to try to do it on your own.
- Quiet Time. This is where you sit with God in solitude and complete silence. You don't even need to pray or tell God a single word. Just be in His presence in quietness and submission and enjoy your presence with him. "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10)
- Realize that you're the object of God's love and pleasure. The Wisdom of God says "And my delight was with the sons of men" (Proverbs 8:31). Realize that you who "were baptized into Christ have put on Christ" (Galatians 3:27). This means that when the Father looks at you, He sees His "Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:17) Also realize that you were created in God's image (Genesis 1:27). This all means that any love you'd be giving God would be a love that you're simply giving back. "We love Him because He loved us first." (1 John 4:19).
- Read the Bible. Again as we said earlier knowing God is loving God. Reading the Bible is a great way to know God more, to meet Him and to listen to what He has to say to you personally every single time you read His word.
- Serve Him. Serving God is another great way to kindle your zeal for Him. This is your part which you can do. This is the effort you can put in so that God's grace would be poured out on you. Just because God said "without Me you can do nothing" doesn't mean that we shouldn't do anything or don't have any part. Of course not! You still have to do something and God's grace will work with you and do everything.
Happy Valentine's day!
In Christ's love,


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Due to some unfortunate twist of things and schedules, I did not attend the Avanpremiere Gala. Lucky me, Perfecte.ro broadcast it live on their website, so I was able to see the fashion show from the comfort of my bed, with a pen and notebook in hand, enjoying the view of the best seats.
There has been too much said on this fest and how it was organized in such a short time, with certain flaws. There have been said even many more things regarding Cluj Fashion Week and the public separation and fights that followed. This doesn't interest me at all. I am sure that the truth is somewhere in between. I am not a supporter of neither parts, I am just a mere spectator who wants to learn something from this experience.
However, I am interested in what Avanpremiere managed to succeed in, what it brought new to the fashion industry. Now that two weeks have passed since the Gala and that everybody has drown his own conclusions, publicly, we can see the ups and downs. The big picture is that this fest has managed to raise the standards, bringing together several young designers that really have something to say through their vision, techniques and overall concepts. With few exceptions, the collections were impressing and creative, in a way that makes me feel optimistic about the future of Romanian fashion.
Enough said, now let me talk to yo about what interests me, the shoes, a subject that nobody focused on so far.
As far as shoes are concerned, the Gala was very poor. Out of 10 collections, only 2 did not feature the same designer's shoes as the others: 8 of them used Musette shoes, while the other 2 can come as an example of DOs - Bianca Popp who used for her clothes Hunter wellington boots - and DONTs - Agnes Toma who featured some very kitschy sandals.
The reason why this has happened is somehow unknown to me. It's not like we lack in (talented) shoe designers. On the contrary, we have a shoe industry with quite a few important names and different concepts and takes on the shoe. Maybe the fact that Cristina Batlan was already involved in the Gala with her Christelen B collection had something to do with this shoe monopol.
My disappointment is that we still do not have brave designers who team up with shoe brands/designers to use their shoes or have some made escpecially for their collection/show. Like Bianca Popp did. But I know for a fact that these Hunter boots were planned for A&S Negulescu, but they decided to swap shoes the day of the show. Apparently, this was only a fortunate last minute decision.
As a general preference, many of them used a lot of nude shoes and a lot of pumps. There were some ankle wraps, some buckles, but let's see them separately, one at a time, in the order of their appearence.
First in line was Bianca Popp who used boots from Hunter for her collection named The Unbearable Lightness of Black which reinterprets the little black dress. Transparencies and elastic shiny fabrics in the form of black dresses were paired with black or white wellington boots with croc texture. The result: a nice contrast between delicate fabrics and rubber massive boots.
Anca Ciataras presented a collection with lots of flower prints named Wonderful Life. The shoes she used, courtesy of Musette, were some nude pumps with contrasting ankle wraps. The shoes are there mostly to serve the practical purpose, not necessarily to complement or say a story.
Rhea Costa showed us a collection inspired by Boticelli's Spring, featuring draping, transparencies and silky dresses. The grey or brown Musette shoes she used were not enough for the potential the dresses offered. She could have been so daring, should she have used the right shoes. On the other hand, at least she played it safe.
Norina Stoica named her collection Atemporal "79". Having as inspiration Pompeius and Herculanes, the two antique roman cities lost under lava, she used assimetry and earhtly colours and Musette shoes, of course. The use of shoes seemed a little chaotic, featuring black strappy shoes and nude pumps, without any obsivous reason than coordination to some pieces of the look.
A&S Negulescu named their collection Wicked and had the most impressive say from all of the 10 presenting designers. They used leather for dresses, corsets and vests and through the intricate technique they used they managed to deliver a bold statement of what fashion should be. The shoes they used were Musette too, but at least they didn't use the same nude pumps! They chose (not really, remember the swap with Bianca Popp) some very urban colour block sandals featuring lace and cone heels. In their case, the shoes helped deliver the message of the collection.
Silvia Serban, featuring Alex Nimurad for the prints, named her collection By Coincidence. This wasn't one of my favourite collections, but I appreciate the prints and the techniques used to render them. From the shoes' point of view, this collection has used so many styles (pumps, strappy sandals, thong sandals, lace ups) and so many colours that nothing good could have come out. As if the designer could not decide what shoes to use, she said yes to all of them and delivered a rather disturbing melange.
Christelen B presented a rather disapponting collection named White. After her success from last season with a bold collection and innovative statement shoes, the designer decided to return to plain clothes. The shoes - some very high wood wedges with multicoloured straps and buckles - were not that bad, but I expected more, since the ones from last season's collection were so revolutionary. I really hope she'll return to the path she took last season.
Iris Serban named her collection Human Condition. It was the second best collection, from my point of view, after A&S Negulescu. In her case, the shoes seemed the right choice: nude pumps mostly, with some red and grey ones. The shoes complemented the message of the clothes and highlighted the frailty of the silk and the drapings.
Agnes Toma's collection named Equilibrium. Andorgynous? wants to be the Romanian version of a Stella McCartney collection: man wardrobe as an inspiration, she used blazers, shiny fabrics, transparency and a lot of unfinished dresses with no purpose or message whatsoever. The shoes were even worse: wedding-like strappy bejewelled sandals that no sane woman would wear.
All in all, the selection of designers was inspired and their sugestions are valid points of view for the following season, as per the international industry.
I would have liked to see more diversity in the shoe department, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next time.
What do you think? What collection did you like most and why?
photo source: remusn.ro, prestapotester.com, Alex Buruntia


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Thursday, January 1, 2015
The Forever War, by Joe Haldeman
Plot wise, The Forever War talks about an interstellar war between humanity and a race known as the Taurans. Humanity initially knows very little about the Taurans, in fact we don't even know what they look like. As if this wasn't complicated enough, the war is made even more difficult by the interstellar distances involved and the time dilation caused by near-light-speed travel. Although the soldiers involved in an engagement have only spent a few months getting to the front and fighting, as they have traveled decades or even centuries have passed back at home on earth. The result is an inability for returning veterans (what few there are) to integrate back into civilian society who will then spend what looks like the rest of eternity involved in an endless and eventually futile war.
The parallel with Vietnam and the inability of veterans to successfully integrate back into civilian life is of course fairly obvious, and the author states this explicitly in the introduction about how his book's based on his own experiences in Vietnam. However, it is still applicable today since the United States is still involved in a conflict in Afghanistan and recent developments (As of September 2014) heavily suggest that there will be some U.S. involvement back in Iraq for time yet to come. But aside from vague news reports, the war has become background chatter in the American consciousness. We may know friends or family members who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, but it's an experience totally divorced from our own with little to no impact on civilian life. The Forever War is in some ways an accurate prediction. Obviously the U.S. economy is not totally centered around the military, (Not yet, at least, anyway.) but the war seems to stretch with no end except that of sheer fatigue. The goals and objectives, so clear in the beginning, have become muddled and in some cases barely understood.
The one thing in specific that I noticed didn't age well with this book was homosexuality. I will say the book had a fairly tolerant attitude towards it, the main character didn't quite understand it, but it could have been a much worse attitude for the time period this was written in. There was an unfortunate implication that homosexuality is just a switch in the brain that can be flipped on or off with the correct conditioning, which I believe is largely incorrect based on our current understanding of human sexuality. (And this of course blatantly ignores bisexuality, yet another issue common in many works of fiction) Again, that might be just sort of a side effect of the times more than anything else.
The other big thing with the book is that it just sort of ends abruptly. We're given a vague explanation as to why, but for me it wasn't a terribly satisfying pay-off for the novel's build-up. It does make an interesting parallel to the real-life Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts as the U.S. left Iraq because of a shift in policy, with an equal dissatisfaction with the progress achieved. Overall, the book's rather good and I definitely recommend it if you haven't read it already.
- Kalpar
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Mumbai|March 22, 2017
ah! Ventures, one of the key players in the Indian start-up space, is talking further big stride forward in supporting the TEDxBandra, a one-day conference is happening on 26 March at Rang Mandir, Bandra(W). It is a platform where scientists, authors, educators, musicians, and people from a variety of hues come together and talk about intellectually stimulating ideas, and issues that matter.
TED is a global foundation devoted to "Ideas worth spreading". Founded in 1984, TED began as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged. Since then, its scope has become broader, covering almost all topics; from science to business to global issues. TED is a platform and a global movement focused on meaningful change through the power of ideas!
TEDxBandra, a TEDx event happening at Bandra, Mumbai; will host a series of talks that strive to bring people together and also discuss on giving back to the Bandra community.
Bandra is a suburban Village, located at Western Mumbai. A cultural extravaganza starts right from street arts, extending audaciously to community places. Bandra is the heart of Mumbai, where music reverberates at each and every corner. It is a hub for numerous restaurants, bars and pubs. From Bandstand Kisses to Sea link drives, Star homes to a shopper's Paradise. Bandra is all about Food, fashion, Music, Movies, Experiences, Stories, People and Events. Hence It is aptly called the 'Queen of the Suburbs'. And this is what TEDxBandra wants to bring out on the stage.
"The idea of TEDxBandra is to provide a platform to the Bandra community where everyone can promote cultural exchange," Says Dhairya Sathvara who is currently the curator for the conference.
The Theme for this year's conference is 'Unilateral Act, Universal Impact' celebrates the fact that how a simple idea if executed perfectly can have a universally larger impact. This happens once the idea reaches its tipping point and becomes viral. A unilateral act can ignite millions, a voice can move a country, and a single action inspires people beyond boundaries. More than 18 speakers will be joining on stage at TEDxBandra and participate in this one extravaganza. The conference will also showcase performances by various artistes.
A unilateral act can inspire millions, a single voice can move a country, and some actions pushes us beyond boundaries. At TEDxBandra we will explore this theme in a myriad of aspects from Technology, Design, Education, Psychology, Basic Human Rights, Art, Music, and Business to Medicine and much more, and accelerate the discussion of how one idea can change the world.
Speakers such as Shaheen Mistri, Puja Marwaha, Vaibhav Lodha, Raghu Raman, Rushva Parihar, Jas Charanjiva, Ajeet Khurana, Puja Marwaha and many more shall be voicing out their thoughts and shall enlighten us about their journey of universal impact.
TED is all about Technology, Entertainment and Design, and to add to that it also resonates with the idea of Thought Leadership. The vision of TED is to spread ideas, and that is how ah! Ventures steps in to support this conference promoting thought leaders in various fields.
TEDxBandra is new but in fact it is the biggest area licenses for TEDx in the country. Come be a part of this journey and experience this event. You can register on TEDxBandra website www.tedxbandra.in
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Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled fish tacos fresh off the grill is one of my favorite meals. I actually am a total east coast girl with a love for west coast food. For some unknown reason it had never occurred to me just how easy it would be to make grilled fish tacos at home. We're trying to incorporate more fresh fish into our meals since Jake is kind of selective about what meat he eats and somehow he has decided fish is better than chicken nuggets. I happen to agree but with three-year-old kids you just never know what you're going to get. I'm sure it will change again in a week.
I adapted a recipe I found online that I think might originally have belonged to the great Bobby Flay (it was passed around with comments quite a bit). It was really easy to make and only required marinating for 30 minutes to a few hours. Perfect if you're like me and forget that step in the morning! I was a little worried since it called for halibut or mahi-mahi and the only white fish I had on hand was tilapia, but it worked beautifully. I used 1 1/2 pounds and it was more than enough. Even 1 lb would be enough for two adults and one toddler. Also, our cuts of fish are larger which made it a little easier to flip on the grill and cut into chunks afterward. The recipe is below and if you have the extra time, make sure to include the cilantro-lime cream. It was a delicious touch!
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 lb. firm-fleshed whitefish fillets (halibut, mahi-mahi) (tilapia worked too!)
1 dozen 6-inch corn tortillas
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Mango salsa (I prefer fresh which I bought in the grocery store produce section)
2 limes, sliced
2. Preheat your gas grill on high and once ready reduce to medium-high. Lightly brush olive oil on the grill's cooking surface..
3. Grill the fish until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and chop into chunks. Place onto serving platter.
4. Create a station with warm tortillas, fish platter, mango salsa, limes, cabbage and cilantro-lime cream. Assemble and enjoy!
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
Grated zest of 1 lime
1/2 a fresh lime squeezed juice into bowl


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21 March 2005
Entertainment Expo spotlights Asia's world city
Hong Kong will take centre stage in Asia's world of entertainment for the next two weeks, with the first Entertainment Expo Hong Kong (March 22 to April 6).
This mega event, which brings together eight leading fixtures in Hong Kong's entertainment calendar, was inaugurated by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr. Donald Tsang, at a gala event this evening (Monday). It was attended by more than 1,000 film and entertainment industry leaders, including super stars Tony Leung and Jackie Chan.
The eight events are:
- FILMART, Asia's biggest exposition for film, TV and multi-media trade, organised for the 9th year by the Trade Development Council (TDC)
- The Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum, a business platform for Asia's filmmakers, investors, producers, distributors and sales agents, jointly organised by TDC and the Motion Picture Industry Association Ltd.
- The Hong Kong International Film Festival, a rich offering of Hong Kong, Asian and international films, organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society.
- The glamorous Hong Kong Film Awards which will be attended by the Who Who's of the Hong Kong and Asian film world; organised by the Hong Kong Film Awards Association.
- The Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Excellence Awards, a tribute to Hong Kong's top companies and best brains in the digital technology business; organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association, and the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association.
- The Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum where the guiding lights of cinematography and digital technology share their rich know-how with their contemporaries; organised by Cyberport.
- The IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Music Awards which highlight Asia's biggest money-earning songs and singers; organised by IFPI (Hong Kong Group) Ltd. and
- Hong Kong Independent Film & Short Video Awards which help new talents get ahead in the competitive world of filmmaking and media development, organised by the Hong Kong Arts Centre.
Previously, these events were scattered through the year. With the new Expo, Hong Kong is able to go for bigger impact by realising synergies between them.
Over the next two weeks, there will be more than 200 screenings of films from all over the world. Some 2,000 filmmakers and film-buyers are expected to participate in FILMART, TDC's business-to-business platform for the industry.
TDC Chairman Mr. Peter Woo sees Hong Kong at the right place and right time for Entertainment Expo, as the city has exceptional reach towards a growing China, a growing Southeast Asia and an affluent Northeast Asia.
Hong Kong is now at the centre of an entertainment market of 1.3 billion in the Chinese mainland and 300 million more in northeast and southeast Asia.
The city has exceptional reach into these markets, especially with a Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement with the mainland.
Mr. Woo says Hong Kong's entertainment industry is more than a business. "Besides the glitz and glamour, it is really about our city, our culture, our people and our way of life.
"To many, entertainment is a dream making business. Hong Kong is a dream making city. But Hong Kong is also a city where many dreams do come true."
Hong Kong's Entertainment Ambassador and super star Tony Leung sees the advantages for stronger collaboration among Asian entertainment players.
"By working together, we will be able to embrace a new era of entertainment excellence and opportunities."
For media enquiries, please contact Ms. Rochelle Lewis, tel: 2584 4403 or Ms. Celian Cheung at 2584 4026, or visit http://www.haf.eexpohk.com/


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6 Must-Have Tips for Dating After Decades of Widowhood
You're sitting alone in your living room, the kids are gone, matured and living with families of their own. You know you'll always cherish the memories you've shared with your dearly departed husband, but it's already been decades of widowhood. It may finally be time to find a new companion. Not just to fill any void anymore, but because you know your heart now asks the question "Well, why not?"
The grieving period is done, adjusting is a thing of the past and you start to wonder why you haven't considered this in the first place. You can go back into dating again and feel the thrill of getting to know someone new, who is also as interested in getting to know you.
The only problem now is-- when you finally do decide that you actually are doing this, what should you do when you're about to get back into dating?
Don't be afraid of judgment
Remember all that talk about recently widowed women and dating? All the judgment and stereotypes for "letting it go" too fast? That shouldn't be a problem or an issue to you anymore because you've done your time. You've proven it to yourself that your love is, and always will be, true and treasured even when death has parted you both. You've held it on so well, and you know close friends and family will testify to it. In fact, you're now often coaxed to meet someone by friends and family!
Take it easy
There's no pressure here because it's just dating. You may be thinking you're already comfortable and used to being alone. Dating again can seem unthinkable and even ridiculous. You worry that, since it's been a while, you've no idea how to do this anymore. Don't stress! Take it easy, be yourself and treat the person how you'd think they need to be treated on a date.
Also,you're getting back into the dating life because you know now what you want, to get to know people and have people be interested in you again as well. It doesn't necessarily mean you're trying to get married again too. The thing about dating after widowhood is that your focus now is finding happiness again and have a good time.
Be honest to yourself and your date
So that you get the fact out that yes, you are a widow for so long, but you are so many other things as well. You're still a person with characteristics, a personality, hobbies and interests beyond the fact of your loss. It shouldn't have to be a reason for this new person to run off because of either fear that you haven't gotten over it yet or that you would constantly compare them to your husband. You've already healed! And after all the time and wait, chances are that the people you'll meet are mature enough to understand that.
Know that People are different
This is a different game. Seriously, love isn't going to be the same the second time around. The person you would be dating is totally new which is why you get to know them. Even if there is that chance that you'll be looking for someone who is somehow like your departed husband, the living person you'll be with isn't him. it's better that way!
Feel free to explore, try new things!
The fun part is discovering that with a new person everything's different and that's okay. It's a way for you try new things as well and that can be exciting. Maybe there are activities or places you've never gotten to try with your husband before because it wasn't his thing or yours at the time. You have to remember, you've grown as a person now as well and now you may have a lot more that you're willing to try - whether it's testing out unusual cuisine or going a tour date somewhere that's adventurous.
Don't be afraid to try online dating
Well, it is a new dating scene! Online dating isn't just a passing trend, it's proven to be another means of finding meaningful relationships. It's the best and most accessible go to when you're looking to meet new people and with the right website and know how, you won't have to worry about dangers.
When you do meet someone new, get to know them in a deeper level and start to develop feelings of love again, embrace it! Your new love would be just as valuable as the old one, but it's not meant to ruin the old one or replace it. You've grown as an individual with so much love to give, whether a friendship or new romance.


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QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) missed earnings on 1 occasions
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is projected to declare fiscal second quarter financial results right after the stock market's official close on April 19, 2017. The stock added about 3.1 percent in price since last results when it was at $56.9 a share. Based on the most relevant past-periods data, there is an 55.56 percent probability for this firm's share price to go down following next quarterly results. Earnings reaction history tells us that the equity price moved down 15 times out of last 27 reported quarters. It has beaten earnings-per-share estimates 83% of the time in its last 12 earnings reports. It fell short of earnings estimates on 1 occasions, and it has met expectations 1 time.
Here's how traders responded to QCOM earnings announcements over the past few quarters.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Earnings Surprises & Reaction
Given its history, the average earnings announcement surprise was 13.01 percent over the past four quarters. Back on January 25, 2017, it posted earnings per-share earnings at $1.06 which came in line with the consensus $1.06 projection (no surprise). For the quarter, revenue came in at 5.99B versus consensus estimate of 6.12B. The stock dropped -5.01 percent the session following the earnings reports were released, and on 7th day price change was 0 percent.
On November 2, 2016, it reported earnings at $1.17 a share compared with the consensus estimate of $0.98 per share (positive surprise of 19.39%). Revenue of 6.17B for that quarter was above the $5.84B analysts had expected. The stock retreated -0.2% the day following the earnings announcement, and on 7th day price change was 1.19%.
On July 20, 2016, it recorded $1.03 a share in earnings which topped the consensus estimate of $0.83 (positive surprise of 24.1%). Revenue for the quarter was $6.03B while analysts called for revenues to be $5.63B. The stock gained 7.36% the day following the earnings data was made public, and on 7th day price change was 11.98%.
On April 20, 2016, it announced earnings per share at $0.89 versus the consensus estimate of $0.82 per share (positive surprise of 8.54%). That came on revenues of $5.54B for that period. Analysts had expected $5.34B in revenue.
QUALCOMM Incorporated Earnings Estimates
As Q2 earnings announcement date approaches, Wall Street is expecting earnings per share of $1.22. The analysts' present consensus range is $1.07-$1.36 for EPS. The market consensus range for revenue is between $6.15B and $6.7B, with an average of $6.37B.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) last ended at $58.46, sending the company's market cap near $86.35B. The consensus 12-month price target from analysts covering the stock is $64.99. The share price has declined -16.97% from its top level in 52 weeks and advanced -9.5% this year. It recently traded in a range of $58.2-$59.04 at a volume of 7385528 shares. The recent trading ended with the price nearly 3.56 higher for the last 5 trading days, rebounding 21.9% from its 52-week low.
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'Split' Tops Weekend Box Office, Beating Out Third 'Rings' Film
M. Night Shyamalan's horror flick Split continues its box office reign with $14.5 million!
The film, starring James McAvoy, is nearing the $100 million mark domestically, according to THR.
Taking the second spot was the horror flick Rings, the third of the franchise, starring Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, and Aimee Teegarden, which debuted to $13 million.
Coming in at No. 3 was the controversial film A Dog's Purpose, starring Britt Robertson and KJ Apa, which earned an additional $10 million.
Rounding out the top five were Hidden Figures and La La Land, which earned $10.1 million and $7.4 million, respectively.
Meanwhile, Britt and Asa Butterfield's new flick The Space Between Us opened to $3.8 million.
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Jed McCaleb is a revered computer programmer and an expert in blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency. He has worked in a variety of different industries relating to internet markets, cryptocurrency, and P2P protocols. His most recent company is Stellar, which he founded alongside Joyce Kim. McCaleb is considered by his peers and consumers to be one of the leading experts in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
What is Stellar?
Stellar is a recently upgraded blockchain protocol intended to be used for banking purposes. It was co-founded by Jed McCaleb, who has previously been involved in the cryptocurrency industry through such companies as Mt. Gox and Ripple.
With Stellar, companies can provide cheaper financial options to consumers. Stellar provides the possibility for financial institutions to conduct business together at cheaper costs than believe possible. The costs are then passed on to the consumer.
Stellar primarily works with financial companies in developing countries. Some of the institutions made possible with Stellar are Hijro, Mifos, Distributed Labs, and Oradian.
Stellar most recently teamed up with IBM to bring international financial options in the South Pacific. This marks Stellars biggest leap forward to date and may be a sign of a bright future.
About Jed McCaleb
Prior to jumping into the blockchain industry, Jed McCaleb worked to reinvent P2P file sharing. In 2000, Jed McCaleb created eDonkey, a P2P protocol that allowed users to download files from hundred of users simultaneously. P2P Programs and Torrenting software still use similar technology to this day.
Jed McCaleb then created Mt. Gox a platform for Magic: The Gathering Online players to trade cards. Mt. Gox only served its original purpose for a short time, however. Jed realized that the technology he used to create Mt. Gox could be used for so much more and turned it into the world's first bitcoin exchange.


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Member Spotlight_Kayleigh Queoff
Member Spotlight - Kayleigh Queoff
Membership Type: Student
UW Health Interior Design Intern - Planning, Design, and Construction Department
Winner of the 2016 IIDA WI Chapter Student Essay Competition
Why did you get involved with IIDA and what have you found to be the most rewarding?
I got involved with IIDA because I wanted to learn more about the Architecture and Design Industry and I wanted to start networking with people in the industry. So far it has been very rewarding! IIDA offers lots of networking opportunities and chances for students to get involved, which I love. I've already gained so much from this organization and I can't wait to see what's in store for me.
Favorite IIDA event/opportunity?
The Bag Bash is one of my favorite IIDA events. It's a great event for networking and it offers lots of opportunities for students to get involved. It is a very exciting event and is a great way to let your creativity out and have fun when designing a bag.
Graduation date and plans/desires for post-graduation?
I plan on graduating in May of 2017. My goal for post-graduation is to go onto grad school to get my Master's degree of Architecture.
Favorite restaurant near Campus?
One of my favorite restaurants near campus is Dlux. It has a great atmosphere and has really good food! Most of their menu is burgers but they aren't your typical burgers, they have a wide variety of different options. My favorite is their ginger salmon burger.
When I'm not crazy busy with school, I really like to run. This past Fall I completed my first half marathon, my next goal is to run a full marathon. I also really like to cook and bake, I'm always trying out new recipes.
Greatest design inspiration?
I am really inspired by historic preservation buildings. I love taking the old and turning it into something new while maintaining the integrity of the building or design. On the other hand, I am also inspired by Scandinavian design. I like how light, clean, and simple the designs can be.