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My conspiracy Theory: February 2008
Well, the circle of life is interesting. Our newest member to the family is a black lab that had been hit by a car.... apparently that isn't all she was hit by... or hit up by....... oh no! She is having puppies, her temperature is 99.9 and below 100 means puppies in 24 hours........... I can hardly believe this craziness, we just figured out the dog was pregnant and now she is about to give birth! Holy Crap! She is a ho-dog! Cassanova would have thought this was disgusting. He would not laugh at having puppies around. I think he had a soft spot for the dog though.............
I'll let you know what we ended up with and how many... who knows she may have got knocked up by a chihuaha! LOL
Posted by Not A Scare D Cat at 9:37 AM 1 comment:
Have you ever sat and thought about life after death? Wow, deep huh? Not really. I don't actually think there is 'life' after death as that would mean your not dead. But, I believe in ghosts. Funny thing about that... we have a cabinet door that opens and closes by itself ALL OF THE TIME. We have ruled out any animals doing it........ well, when Cassy died or right before he died, my daughter said the cabinets would probably be banging good that night... and I'll be a buttered biscuit if the cabinets didn't bang for hours that night... SPOOKY! Not being a scaredy cat, it didn't bother me. So, was that our Cassanova? I don't know what it was, but it is interesting.
Just thought I'd share that with you. Until I blog again... SD Cat!
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He walked beside me
He was all things big and small
Apart in my heart we will never be
It will be us together again one day, Cassanova and me.
Forever and always... Cassy's mom
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susan in stitches: Move over sara Lee
That. Is. So. Cooooool!!!!! Some day, I will find the time in life to take neat classes like that! Of course, I don't think I will be able to come up with anything nearly as stunning. You do have the advantage of fiber talent, you know! Rest up and make something else! When you make pretty things, it makes me happy!!
they look absolutely awesome! my dh is good at felting.....my favourtie all time jumper in the hot wash in the washing machine!!!! that was many years ago, and if i had of kept it, i could have done something wonderful with it, but way back then it was just a very ruined favourtie jumper.......
They look great! Yours really is a work of art - I would definitely keep it hanging somewhere public in your house, so all your visitors can admire it!
wow! they look stunning... i was sad i couldn't go but looking at the process i don't think my back could have taken that sort of punishment. not yet anyway.love your colours - a really beautiful piece
Amazing use of colour Susan.
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January 2012 – Coffee Helps
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Having sat up talking to my best friend back home until after 4 o’clock this morning, I once again wanted the world to end when the alarm went off a few hours later. I really am not a very sensible person, these days.
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I’m now in charge of the school’s latest endeavour – an after-school club for a dozen kindergarteners who can’t go home at 3 with the others, and whose parents are presumably willing to shell out a bit extra for another hour of babysitting combined with English. As it meant I had two of my small but intensive three-times-a-week elementary classes taken off my hands, I was all for this project, and sat down full of enthusiasm to discuss it with the director. Which books do I need to use? What do you want me to teach?
It was then, ladies and gentlemen, that I reached another milestone in this tentative teaching career of mine. One of those magical moments that make me return to my classroom and silently punch the air in triumph while grinning like the old Cheshire cat. Jennifer passed me a couple of books and said, You can have a look at these and use ideas from them. Or we can order books for the kids if you want. But it’s your class – you know them, and I want you to do whatever you think will work best for them.
OK, I said uncertainly, used to being pressed to finish course books on time, but how long do I have to finish a book?
She shook her head, laughing. It is your class, she said. You do it your own way. You’re the teacher.
This may not sound like much, but good grief, I was walking on air for about a week afterwards. Having a job where you’re allowed to give your opinion, have your ideas taken on board, and eventually be set free to do it all your own way… that’s just not something I’ve ever had before. And of course it works out well for everyone, because when management lets go and trusts you, you tend to want to prove that they were right to do so – which is why I’m probably working harder now that I have for months. For every 40 minute lesson, I’ve planned for between one and three hours. And guess what? They have been my most successful and fun classes to date. I’m excited and happy ∴ the kids are excited and happy. Maybe my director is more shrewd than I first suspected. :)
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Patent US8036407 - Extended wear canal device with common microphone-battery air cavity - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsAn embodiment provides a continuous wear hearing device to be worn entirely within the ear canal, comprising a receiver assembly sized to be positioned in the bony portion of the canal, a battery assembly and a microphone assembly. The receiver assembly includes a receiver for supplying acoustic signals...http://www.google.com/patents/US8036407?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8036407 - Extended wear canal device with common microphone-battery air cavityAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS8036407 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 11/874,011Publication dateOct 11, 2011Priority dateFeb 5, 2004Fee statusPaidAlso published asEP1730991A2, EP1730991A4, US7298857, US20050190938, US20080031482, WO2005076991A2, WO2005076991A3Publication number11874011, 874011, US 8036407 B2, US 8036407B2, US-B2-8036407, US8036407 B2, US8036407B2InventorsIan Michael Day, Adnan Shennib, Timothy Cuongdung Huynh, Alex TilsonOriginal AssigneeInsound Medical, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (16), Non-Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (2), Classifications (11), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetExtended wear canal device with common microphone-battery air cavity
US 8036407 B2Abstract
21. The hearing device of claim 20, wherein the period is up to about two hours. Description
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/053,656 filed Feb. 7, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,298,857, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/542,776 filed on Feb. 5, 2004, the full disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The application is related to but do not claim the benefit of the following: U.S. Pat. No. 6,473,513 issued Oct. 29, 2002; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/199,669 filed Nov. 25, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,940,988; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/044,493 filed Jan. 26, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,379,555; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/053,174, filed Feb. 7, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,388,961; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/058,197, filed Feb. 14, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,557,747.
In various embodiments, housing 46 and/or microphone assembly 42 can include fixtures adapted for facilitating insertion or removal of device 38 from the ear canal. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of device 38 including insertion tab 70 and removal loops 80 coupled to a the lateral end 42L of microphone assembly 42 in which sound port 44 is medial facing. Because of the medial orientation of sound port 44 these fixtures are thus positioned so as not to interfere with conductance of sound to sound port 44. Specifically, they can be displaced away from the sound port sufficiently so as not to, attenuate, dampen or otherwise interfere with conduction of sound waves to the port. The medial orientation of sound port 44 also allows fixtures 70 and 80 to be centrally located or otherwise evenly disposed on the microphone assembly so as to more evenly distribute the forces applied to assembly 42 during insertion, facilitating insertion and removal and reducing risks of component failure. The medial orientation also allows the fixtures to be more mechanically robust in design, e.g., greater rigidity, strength, etc., also allowing for easier and safer insertion and removal of device 38. Also, other mechanical features or devices, including magnets and magnetic plates, cords, etc., as well as combinations of thereof can be used for removal or other functions (e.g., wireless communication to the hearing device) without interfering with sound transmission or the magnetic properties of the microphone. Thus in use, medially oriented microphone port 44 provides a means for improving the safety (e.g., improved reliability) and ease in inserting and removing the hearing device by the user or a medical practioner Further description of removal fixtures, systems and related removal tools is found in con-currently filed U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/053,174.
As discussed above, in various embodiments, the coupling 36 between battery assembly 52 and the speaker assembly 32 can be a flexible coupling or joint 36 f. Suitable flexible couplings 36 f can include but are not limited to swivel joints, articulated joints, elastomeric or other flexible tubing and other flexible couplings known in the art. In a preferred embodiment, flexible joint 36 f can comprise necked elastomeric tubing that fits over end portions of the battery and speaker assemblies. The necked portion 36 n, can be achieved using a restricting O-ring 36 o (see FIG. 7A) or using hot air necking techniques known in the medical tubing/catheter arts. In particular embodiments, flexible coupling 36 f can be configured to limit the range of motion of battery assembly 42 with respect to the speaker assembly to keep the battery and receiver assemblies from jack-knifing in the ear canal. In various embodiments, flexible coupling can be configured to limit the range of motion to no more than 90� with specific embodiments of no more than 75, 60, 45 and 30�. Selected range of motions can be achieved by the use of mechanical stops which are integral or otherwise coupled to coupling 36 f. In some embodiments, hearing device 38 may also include a circumferential barrier system 62. Typically, the barrier system will comprise a membrane that is placed around a circumferential section of housing 46 that includes cavity ports 61. Barrier system 62 is configured to protect cavity 60 from liquid and debris entering the cavity while allowing sound and air access into the cavity and thus to sound port 44 and battery vent 54. Barrier system 62 can comprise a membrane that is preferably hydrophobic, oleophobic and cerumenophobic to prevent or minimize water, oils and cerumen from entering the cavity 60 and fouling the battery vent and sound port. The barrier system is also desirably acoustically transparent allowing the transmission of sound through the barrier system unencumbered and in a non-distorted manner. This combination of properties can be achieved in a single layer membrane or in a multilayer membrane where different layers have different properties. Suitable materials for barrier include flouro-polymers including porous flouro-polymers such as expanded PTFE membranes available from W. L. Gore & Associates (Flagstaff, Ariz.). Should the barrier become temporarily occluded by water or debris when the hearing device is worn for extended periods or during showering, swimming, etc. cavity 60 functions as an air reservoir 60 r (described herein) for microphone 40 and battery 50 in order to maintain proper functioning of these components. Barrier 62 can also be configured to maintain the reservoir function of the cavity by preventing water or other fluid from flooding the cavity.
Patent CitationsCited PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS4817609Sep 11, 1987Apr 4, 1989Resound CorporationMethod for treating hearing deficienciesUS5401920Apr 29, 1993Mar 28, 1995Oliveira; Robert J.Cerumen filter for hearing aidsUS6137889May 27, 1998Oct 24, 2000Insonus Medical, Inc.Direct tympanic membrane excitation via vibrationally conductive assemblyUS6208741Nov 12, 1998Mar 27, 2001Insonus Medical, Inc.Battery enclosure for canal hearing devicesUS6212283Sep 3, 1997Apr 3, 2001Decibel Instruments, Inc.Articulation assembly for intracanal hearing devicesUS6449373May 25, 2001Sep 10, 2002Lawrence K BakerProtection and solvent washing of in-canal hearing aidsUS6473513Jun 8, 1999Oct 29, 2002Insonus Medical, Inc.Extended wear canal hearing deviceUS6940988Nov 25, 1998Sep 6, 2005Insound Medical, Inc.Semi-permanent canal hearing deviceUS20050249370Feb 7, 2005Nov 10, 2005Insound Medical, Inc.Removal tool and method for extended wear canal devicesUS20050259840Jan 26, 2005Nov 24, 2005Insound Medical, Inc.Precision micro-hole for extended life batteriesUS20050286731Oct 25, 2003Dec 29, 2005Adnan ShennibInconspicuous semi-permanent hearing deviceUS20060036470Jan 27, 2005Feb 16, 2006Lee OaksSystems and methods for providing a pharmacy management analysis reportUS20060050914Sep 27, 2005Mar 9, 2006Insound Medical, Inc.Sealing retainer for extended wear hearing devicesUS20060215862Feb 14, 2005Sep 28, 2006Insound Medical, Inc.Perforated cap for a hearing aidUS20070003084 *Jun 27, 2006Jan 4, 2007Insound Medical, Inc.Hearing aid battery barrierWO2000052964A2Feb 28, 2000Sep 8, 2000Sarnoff CorporationDisposable hearing aid with integral power source* Cited by examinerNon-Patent CitationsReference1Ballachanda, The Human Ear Canal, Singular Publishing, 1995, pp. 195.2Chasin, CIC Handbook, Singular Publishing Group, Inc., (1997) pp. 12-14, 17-18, 27-28, 44, 56-58, 65-66.3Oliveira et al., "The Wax Problem: Two New Approaches," The Hearing Journal (Aug. 1993) vol. 46, No. 8, pp. 41-46.4Supplementary European Search Report of EP Application No. 05713024.7, mailed Oct. 1, 2009, 3 pages total.Referenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS8538055 *Feb 15, 2008Sep 17, 2013Insound Medical, Inc.Semi-permanent canal hearing device and insertion methodUS20080137892 *Feb 15, 2008Jun 12, 2008Insound Medical, Inc.Semi-permanent canal hearing device and insertion method* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification381/324, 381/328International ClassificationH04R25/00Cooperative ClassificationH04R25/604, H04R25/654, H04R25/602, H04R2225/023, H04R25/656European ClassificationH04R25/60B, H04R25/60D, H04R25/65B3Legal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionSep 17, 2009ASAssignmentOwner name: LIGHTHOUSE CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P., CALIFORNIAFree format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:INSOUND MEDICAL, INC.;REEL/FRAME:023245/0575Effective date: 20090915Owner name: LIGHTHOUSE CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.,CALIFORNIAFree format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNOR:INSOUND MEDICAL, INC.;REEL/FRAME:023245/0575Effective date: 20090915Mar 31, 2011ASAssignmentOwner name: INSOUND MEDICAL, INC., CALIFORNIAFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:DAY, IAN MICHAEL;SHENNIB, ADNAN;HUYNH, TIMOTHY CUONGDUNG;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:026066/0743Effective date: 20050511Apr 13, 2015FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 4RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services | [
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The author of Madame Doubtfire turns to grittier, more political subject matter as she traces the circular route of revolution and its devastating effects on her protagonist. . . . Dark and thought-provoking." —Publishers Weekly
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The State of Game Reviews – Part Three | Select/Start Games
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The State of Game Reviews – Part Three
We continue our analysis of what I believe to be our broken modern day game review model.
Many other games, across all consoles (although it seems like the PS3 has most certainly been graded on a curve and nitpicked more than the other two consoles), have received similar treatment. Reviews are often filled with a series of nitpicks, or vague declarations of “I didn’t like this,” without any clarification or reasoning for feeling that way.
I read a review of Resistance 2 a few weeks back, and the reviewer covered the multi-player aspect of the game (which I could take up a whole article describing), with one or two sentences, and those sentences were him lamenting that the game dared to go big with increasing player count from 40 to 60 in an online match. This seemed to be enough to justify slapping a 6/10 score on the game. Why? Were there any other issues that warranted a subtraction of 4 points?
Was it the controls? Was it the lack of an important feature that would have made playing with 59 other real life gamers easier? Was it sloppy game design? What was it? The reviewer never elaborated, so any potential readers will simply have to take his word for it, and unfortunately, many a reader would assume that, because he is a paid reviewer, he knows more about the medium than they do. This is dangerous territory. The ability of the media to influence public opinion should be approached with care and responsibility by that same media.
There are a lot of new gamers out there, and they expect the gaming industry to be truthful and informative with their assessment of the industry and it’s products.
So far this generation, we have not gotten that truthful, and objective assessment. Maybe it’s too much corporate politics. Maybe it’s back-door deals and other shenanigans (ie, Eidos trying to moderate the poor reviews of the latest Tomb Raider).
It’s a sad state for the gaming media when the console wars have begun to seep into the minds of the press.
Tune in to tomorrow for Part 4, where I outline the steps I believe need to be taken in order to get reviews back on track, and having true meaning and relevance again.
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Apple 2.0 Archives: January 2009
[Originally posted Jan. 27, 2009 on Fortune.com]
One day before Apple's acting CEO told Wall Street analysts that his company would not stand for having its intellectual property "ripped off" -- a remark clearly aimed at certain iPhone-like features of the Palm Pre -- the U.S. Patent Office awarded Apple Patent No. No. 7479949.
This 358-page document, originally filed on Sept. 5, 2007, is the mother of all iPhone patents. Signed by 21 Apple (AAPL) employees -- starting with Jobs, Steven P. and Forestall, Scott -- it covers everything from the way a finger or fingers touch the screen to the heuristics that turn those touches into commands.
Posted by Philip Elmer-DeWitt at 3:13 PM 3 comments:
In the end, they split it down the middle.
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[Originally posted January 18, 2009 on Fortune.com.]
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Labels: Apple, Bloomberg, Cancer, Health, Liver, Steve Jobs
[Originally posted Jan. 15, 2009 on Fortune.com]
Apple (AAPL) shares dropped 7.56% to $78.88 in after-hours trading in New York on news Wednesday that COO Tim Cook was taking over day-to-day operations -- a $6.7 billion hit on Apple's market capitalization.
This is not the first time Cook has stepped in while Steve Jobs dealt with a serious medical condition.
Cook ran the shop for a month in 2004 while Jobs recovered from surgery that removed a malignant tumor from his pancreas (see here). The stock fell then too -- down 2.3% on Aug. 2, 2004, the day after Apple announced the news -- a loss that widened to nearly 8% by week's end.
But by Sept. 1, 2004 the stock had not only recovered, but gained 10.9% on its July 30 price -- closing at what now seems an impossibly low $35.86.
Some of that bump may be attributed to investor relief that Jobs was due back at the helm. But whether or not Jobs returns from his latest medical leave, the fact is that Tim Cook has been running day-to-day operations at Apple for some time, as Adam Lashinsky's long profile in Fortune makes clear. (See The genius behind Steve.)
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We think Apple has at least one thing right -- the Macintosh is the one machine with the potential to challenge IBM’s hold on the market
The Macintosh uses an experimental pointing device called a "mouse." There is no evidence that people want to use these things.
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Footsteps - Jotaro's Travels: March 2016
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YummY! - Hungarian Traditional Food @ Marvelosa Budapest (Marvelosa Kávézó)
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Hungarian Traditional Food @ Marvelosa Budapest (Marvelosa Kávézó)
I had pondered on whether to write this blog or not. No, it's not because the food is not good or the place is a dump. On the contrary, the food was very good and the place so cosy that one would want to linger on even after finishing the food. Marvelosa, has such an affect on it's patrons, they can just sip their coffee and look at the Danube flowing by slowly just across the road.
I hesitate to write because most of the photos I took came out blurry; we had just visited Buda Castle and unbeknownst to me, my sweat had tainted my camera lens. But then Marvelosa is just too nice a place not too share, blurry photos or not.
Marvelosa is a small place, occupying one narrow side of a larger building and has been operating since 1900, a year after the building was completed. It was refurbished in 2005 and as the operators put it ".. to create a place where everybody can have a good time and enjoy themselves. Where they can realize how important it is to stop for a while in our rushed present days and hectic world..... where everybody can feel like arriving home". How true that is, even though we were not from Hungary we did feel at home and we did pause for more than a while.
One can either sit inside or dine al-fresco at tables on a blocked out section of the road. Al-fresco seems to be a favourite among patrons...
... so were the indoor ground floor front table or the one at the first floor balcony. It's here that one can slowly while away the time sipping coffee, tea or wine while watching the world pass by.
The interior had been tastefully done with furniture of different designs, style and colours laid out spaciously. At corners, cabinets and shelves, were put up to create that homely touch. Paintings hung from the lightly coloured walls. It's an odd blend of colours and styles and yet it had that "you have arrived home" feel about it.
A cosy corner at the first floor.
The paintings on the wall were not classics but more of portraits done neo-modern style...
... which were bright and colourful with a personal style.
One of the many pieces of furniture.
(to see how cosy the place is click here to go to their gallery , the gallery also shows how nicely their food are presented)
Okay then, let's have a look at the food...
We kicked off with their goulash and glasses of Hungarian Dreher beer.
The goulash was moderately thick, full of chunks of beef and vegetables, and well spiced. Although not as good as the one I had at Durnsteinerhof Restaurant while cycling at the Wachau valley in Austria, it was very tasty and a good representation of Hungarian cuisine.
See how generous they were with the ingredients. By itself it can be quite filling.
Mikszath Hungarian Chicken Paprika (Paprikás Csirke) with home-made pasta. A very good dish with savoury sauce topped with a whisk of cream.
Look at that pasta! .... don't look like the usual one.... it's because it's home-made in small nuggets which made them softly chewy. These are Tarhonya (Rivilchas): Grated Fresh Egg Pasta.
"Lautrec" Chicken Thigh Fillet served with grilled vegetables and honey-chilli sauce. With horizontal slits the meat was nicely done yet still juicy. The sauce was unique, sweet and spice going well with the chicken.
We did have other dishes like salads and other mains but the photos did not turn out well; so to do justice to the place I won't put them here.
After finishing with the food, we lingered on, slowly sipping our beer enjoying the slow pace while watching the world pass by on the road and slightly further away boats on the Danube.
Marvelosa was aptly named, we did indeed have a marvellous time of good traditional Hungarian food in a very cosy homely place!
Here are Marvelosa's menus:
Marvelosa's soup & starter menu.
Marvelosa's salads & mains menu.
And lots of drinks to choose from to while away the time:
Marvelosa's coffee & soft drinks menu.
Marvelosa's tea menu, a good range here!
Marvelosa's liquors, liqueurs and cocktails menu.
13 Lánchíd Street, Budapest, Hungary.
Tel: +36-12019221
Webpage: http://www.marvelosa.eu/?lang=en
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MARVELOSA-87848919169/
Hours: 10:00-22:00 (Tuesdays to Saturdays) / 10:00-18:00 (Sundays) / Closed on Mondays.
(click here for Marvelosa's menu and the times that they are served)
GPS: 47.496800, 19.041315
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“I’m assuming the Tripoli fighting could be the fiercest,” said Hayat Alvi, lecturer in Middle East politics at the United States Naval War College. “The wild card will be the Tripoli public. True loyalties will have to finally manifest themselves. I’m predicting in the rebels’ favor, but we don’t know what Gaddafi and his sons have up their sleeves.”
“I think they’ll wait on the outskirts and hope for either an uprising or that Gaddafi decided to call it a day and leaves,” said David Hartwell, Middle East analyst for IHS Jane’s. “If they do go in, they could find it very difficult and they will be keen to avoid that. It’s relatively obvious that NATO has been providing close air support for the rebels.
“That’s one thing in open countryside or lightly populated areas — although it pushes the Security Council mandate, to put it mildly — but it would be almost impossible in Tripoli.”
“The big sharks have already left the scene, he said. “It’s not going to be Stalingrad. Tripoli is very small. People know each other. People negotiate their way forward. Gaddafi is bound to have some people who will put up a symbolic fight. But these are mostly thugs and there is no organized force left of any size to check the rebels.”
The key battle now, Stratfor said, was psychological — with the rebel agenda to paint a picture of inevitable victory that would enthuse new uprisings and prompt Gaddafi loyalists to abandon their cause to save their necks.
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Technical Communication / Writing, in general What’s the Difference Between Book Blurb and Synopsis? April 21, 2017 Suyog Ketkar1 Comment As I ready my book for its release, there are a few things that everyone tells me to do. Two of which are to write the book blurb and synopsis. This post is for those who confuse between the two, much like I once did.
For those who are rushing, here is the gist: Both project the book to different sets of readers. So, the simple difference is that a book blurb SHOULD NOT contain the conclusion because it is your book’s sales pitch, while a synopsis is a 200-word version of the book itself. Think about suspense, drama, and questions when you are writing a blurb for your book. But, give one-sentence answers to those questions in your synopsis.
Here’s the elaborate version:
A book blurb is your way of selling your book. Like the book cover is one of the biggest selling points for any book, a book blurb helps sell the idea of the book to those who are in search of reading something either new or out of their usually picked genres.
There is one big difference though between a book blurb and a synopsis. A book blurb does not include the ending. Your fans, readers, and prospects wish to read your book. You can make it more exciting by raising some questions without giving away hints about the answers. Through the book’s blurb, you can give an idea about the plot and about why is the suspense/flow of events bothersome/intriguing, but do not let the ending spill out to the prospective readers. This drama is enough for them to make the purchases. But what do you do if you are writing a nonfiction because you can’t use drama, for sure? In such cases, you can use questions; questions that intrigue the readers; questions that make them think; questions they had, but could never answer.
Your publishers get hundreds of manuscripts every day. So, if they would read each one of those, they would take a lot of time to finish the publication process. Your synopsis makes the job easy for them. In simple words, a synopsis is telling “what’s your story”.
Like we discussed, the book blurb does not contain the ending. But, the synopsis should contain not only the gist of your story but also how things conclude. If it is a work of fiction, tell the publisher how the protagonist brings the bad forces to justice. If it is a work of nonfiction, tell the publisher how you as a protagonist bring off things, or so to say.
Tell the publisher who the protagonist is; about what challenges the protagonist is confronting; about why it is the time for the protagonist to prepare for and face the battle of their life; and, passively, about how facing challenges makes living worth it.
There is one important point for you to consider. Follow the tone of your work. If it is a work of fiction, follow the tone of your novel. Be romantic if your novel is about love, romance, and togetherness. Be funny if your novel is full of humorous incidents.
Why does understanding this difference matter to me?
I want to sell my book. I want everyone to appreciate what I’ve written; not because I have written it, but because their reading it will make a difference to their lives. I want the readers to acknowledge my addressing some of the questions they have had. And, because understanding this will help me create content that addresses the right audiences rightly. Words matter. And, so does the impact they create.
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Patent US20070170048 - Slide switch - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign in<nobr>Advanced Patent Search</nobr>PatentsA slide switch includes a disk-shaped control member laid over a support member accommodated in a casing, a plurality of transverse contacts arranged in positions to surround the control member, and an annular vertical contact arranged outwardly of the transverse contacts to detect a sliding operation...http://www.google.com/patents/US20070170048?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20070170048 - Slide switchAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS20070170048 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 11/656,703Publication dateJul 26, 2007Filing dateJan 23, 2007Priority dateJan 25, 2006Also published asCN101009171A, CN101009171B, DE602007000520D1, EP1814130A1, EP1814130B1, US7294795Publication number11656703, 656703, US 2007/0170048 A1, US 2007/170048 A1, US 20070170048 A1, US 20070170048A1, US 2007170048 A1, US 2007170048A1, US-A1-20070170048, US-A1-2007170048, US2007/0170048A1, US2007/170048A1, US20070170048 A1, US20070170048A1, US2007170048 A1, US2007170048A1InventorsHayato Kondo, Takayuki NagataOriginal AssigneeHosiden CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManReferenced by (1), Classifications (5), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetSlide switchUS 20070170048 A1Abstract A slide switch includes a disk-shaped control member laid over a support member accommodated in a casing, a plurality of transverse contacts arranged in positions to surround the control member, and an annular vertical contact arranged outwardly of the transverse contacts to detect a sliding operation of the control member. Rod-shaped guide elements formed on peripheries of the support member are fitted into concaved engageable portions formed in the casing to be relatively movable in the pressing direction when the control member is pressed. The engageable portions and the guide elements constitute a posture maintaining mechanism.
The present invention relates to a slide switch comprising a control member slidable along an imaginary plane and pressable in a direction perpendicular to the imaginary plane, a plurality of transverse contacts arranged to surround the control member, and a vertical contact having a plurality of electrode portions associated with the plurality of transverse contacts to be conductive with any one of the transverse contacts when the control member is slid.
Japanese Patent Application �Kokai� No. 2003-31076 (paragraphs [0022] to [0038], and FIGS. 2 to 6) discloses a slide switch including an biasing member formed of elastomer, having four projections, and mounted in a casing, a sliding member fitted into a central portion of the biasing member, and a keytop connected to the sliding member. In this slide switch, four conductive elements are provided on outer peripheries of the biasing member while electrodes are arranged on inner walls of the casing in positions opposed to the conductive elements. With this arrangement, the keytop in a non-operative state is maintained in a neutral position by a biasing force exerted from the biasing member, and the conductive elements contact the electrodes to establish a conductive state when the keytop is operated. Also, this switch has a slider fitted into a side of the sliding member facing away from the keytop. The conductive elements are arranged in positions to contact the slider, and the electrodes are arranged in positions corresponding to the conductive elements. Each conductive element has a construction having a central portion projecting toward the slider. When the keytop is depressed, the conductive element is elastically deformed to contact the electrode thereby establishing a conductive state.
Japanese Patent Application �Kokai� No. 2003-50667 (paragraphs [0012] to [0026], and FIGS. 1 to 7) discloses a slide switch comprising a spacer, a control button, a return spring, a plunger, a sensing spring and a reverse spring laid one over another in a space between a base and a cover. In this slide switch, a knob of the control button projects to a center hole formed in the cover, and a biasing force is exerted on the control button from the return spring. A conductive rubber element is attached to a bottom surface of the control button, and guide projections are formed in a central portion of the bottom surface of the control button to be engageable with guide recesses formed in a top surface of the plunger. The guide recesses of the plunger are formed as grooves radially extending in eight directions from the center of the plunger. The plunger has a pressing projection formed in a bottom surface thereof, and an engaging projection formed in outer peripheries thereof to be engageable with the base for limiting rotation. The base has a central fixed contact provided in a circular recess formed in a central portion thereof, and peripheral fixed contacts formed in outer peripheries of the circular recess. The reverse spring and the sensing spring are arranged as corresponding to the circular recess.
With the construction of this conventional slide switch, the guide projections formed in the bottom surface of the control button are guided by the guide recesses of the plunger when the control button is slid, thereby allowing the button to be operated in eight directions. This sliding operation allows the conductive rubber element attached to the bottom surface of the control button to contact the peripheral vertical contacts of the base, thereby to electrically detect an operating direction. Further, when the control button is pressed while being slid, this operating force is transmitted to the reverse spring through the plunger. The central portion of the reverse spring contacts the central vertical contact thereby to electrically detect the pressing operation.
Recently, as switches provided in relatively small devices such as mobile phones, PDA', game equipment controllers and remote controllers, and the like, high-performance switches capable of being slid and pressed such as the slide switches disclosed in the above-noted publications have been desired, along with their downsizing. Further, from the aspect of the sense of operation, the sense of click and a smooth sliding operation are often desired. Also, in executing the sliding operation and the pressing operation at the same time, the sense of operation is enhanced by stabilizing the posture of the control member when pressed.
According to the slide switches disclosed in the above-noted publications where the control member in a non-operative state is positioned in the central position in plan view, the contacts for detecting a pressing operation of the control member and the springs for biasing the control member upward are located in the central position. Thus, the pressing force acts upon a position offset from the central position when the control member is pressed while being slid. The control member is inclined by the force unevenly applied to the control member to vary the stroke of the pressing operation and weaken the sense of operation. Further, the inclination of the control member causes malfunction.
Moreover, in the case of a switch using a member having a dome-shaped construction as a spring for biasing the control member upward, when the control member is pressed while being slid, the pressing force acts on a position offset from the central position of the dome, as a result of which the life of the dome-shaped spring is shortened.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a slide switch with a rational construction capable of realizing a smooth operation when the control member is pressed while being slid.
In order to achieve the above-noted object, the present invention provides a slide switch comprising a control member slidable in a direction along an imaginary plane and pressable in a direction perpendicular to the imaginary plane, a plurality of transverse contacts arranged to surround the control member, and a vertical contact having a plurality of electrode portions associated with the plurality of transverse contacts to be conductive with any one of the transverse contacts when the control member is slid, in which the switch further comprises a support member for contacting a sliding surface formed on a surface facing away from a control surface of the control member to allow the sliding movement of the control member, a casing for accommodating the support member and control member so that the members are movable in unison in the pressing direction, and a posture maintaining mechanism for maintaining a relative position between the control member and the casing when the control member and the casing are moved in the pressing direction, the posture maintaining mechanism being provided between the control member and the casing.
In a sliding operation using the control member, the control member is slid with the sliding surface of the control member contacting the support member to exert a pressing force from the control member on any one of the plurality of transverse contacts. The transverse contact contacts the vertical contact thereby to electrically detect the direction of the sliding operation. When the control member is pressed while being slid, a pressing force acts on a position offset from the central portion of the casing. At that time, the posture maintaining mechanism maintains the position, relative to the casing, of the support member contacting the control member. Thus, an inclination of the support member is restrained, and the support member and control member make a parallel movement in the pressing direction. As a result, a smooth operation is realized even when the control member is pressed while being slid.
According to one of the preferred embodiments of the invention, the casing includes an opening formed in a central portion of a top surface thereof, and the control member has an integral construction including a control portion projecting upward from the opening and a flange portion formed peripherally of a bottom surface of the control member, the support member having a larger diameter than the flange portion, and the posture maintaining mechanism includes guide elements formed on outer peripheries of the support member to extend along the pressing direction, and engageable portions formed in the casing to be engageable with the guide elements, the engageable portions allowing sliding movement of the guide elements in the pressing direction. With this construction, when the control member is pressed, the guide elements formed on the outer peripheries of the support member are slid relative to the engageable portions of the casing. As a result, the control member and support member make a parallel movement in unison in the pressing direction relative to the casing to avoid inclination of the control member.
According to another preferred embodiment, the casing includes an opening formed in a central portion of a top surface thereof, and the control member has an integral construction including a control portion projecting upward from the opening and a flange portion formed peripherally of a bottom surface of the control member, the support member having a larger diameter than the flange portion, and the posture maintaining mechanism includes guide elements formed in the casing to extend along the pressing direction, and engageable portions formed in outer peripheries of the support member to be engageable with the guide elements, the guide elements allowing sliding movement of the engageable portions in the pressing direction. With this construction, when the control member is pressed, the engageable portions formed in the outer peripheries of the support member are slid relative to the guide elements formed in the casing. As a result, the control member and support member make a parallel movement in unison in the pressing direction relative to the casing to avoid inclination of the control member.
According to a further preferred embodiment, the vertical contact is arranged to have an annular conductor surrounding the plurality of transverse contacts, and a plurality of biasing pieces are provided to project from the vertical contact toward the bottom surface of the support member to act as an biasing mechanism for exerting an biasing force on the support member counter to the pressing direction. With this construction, the vertical contact is formed as the annular member to act as a common contact, and thus the inner surface of the annular vertical contact contacts the transverse contacts to produce a conductive state, instead of using a plurality of vertical contacts corresponding to the plurality of transverse contacts. As a result, the sliding operation of the control member can be detected. Also, since the plurality of biasing pieces formed on the vertical contact are used as the biasing mechanism, the biasing force is exerted on the support member without using a coil spring or the like.
According to a still further embodiment, the vertical contact is supportably fitted into the bottom surface of the casing and includes conductive electrode portions extending downward from the vertical contact. With this construction, it is easy to apply a voltage to the annular member through the conductive electrode portions extending downward from the annular member, with the annular member being supportably fitted into the bottom surface of the casing, or to earth the annular member (to bring the voltage to a ground level).
According to a still further embodiment, the transverse contacts are supportably fitted into the bottom surface of the casing and include conductive electrode portions extending downward from the transverse contacts. With this construction, it is possible to recognize the sliding direction of the control member from a conductive state between the transverse contacts and the vertical contact through the electrode portions of the transverse contacts, with the plurality of transverse contacts being supportably fitted into the bottom surface of the casing.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the description of embodiments in reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a slide switch mounted on a substrate;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the substrate and the slide switch in an exploded state;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the slide switch;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the slide switch separated from the substrate;
FIG. 5 is a cross sectional plan view of the slide switch;
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the slide switch;
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the slide switch supported by the substrate;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing transverse contacts, a vertical contact and an elastic contact;
FIG. 9A is a sectional view of the slide switch in which a control member is in a non-operative state;
FIG. 9B is a sectional view of the slide switch in which the control member is in an operative state;
FIG. 10A is a perspective view of the elastic contact at start of a pressing operation;
FIG. 10B is a perspective view of the elastic contact in the middle of the pressing operation;
FIG. 10C is a perspective view of the elastic contact at the end of the pressing operation; and
FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a slide switch in another embodiment.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a slide switch comprises a regular octagonal casing 1 having a circular opening 1H formed in a central portion thereof to vertically extend therethrough, a disk-shaped control member 2 accommodated in the casing 1, a plate-shaped regular octagonal support member 3 accommodated in the casing 1 as placed in contact with the control member 2, eight transverse contacts 4 supported by the casing 1 in positions to surround the control member 2, a vertical contact 5 in the form of an annular element disposed in a position to surround the eight transverse contacts 4, a posture maintaining mechanism A for realizing a vertical parallel movement of the control member 2 and support member 3 laid one over the other when the control member 2 is pressed, a biasing mechanism B for exerting a biasing force in a direction to push back the support member 3, and an operation detecting mechanism C assuming a detecting state in response to pressure received from the support member 3 when the control member 2 is pressed. As described in detail below, the biasing mechanism B is realized by elements constituting the vertical contact 5.
This slide switch is incorporated into a mobile phone, a PDA, a controller for game equipment, a remote controller for a home electrical appliance or the like, and has a function for detecting a sliding operation of the control member 2 and a pressing operation of the control member 2.
Where an X-Y direction is defined as a direction of an imaginary plane (a horizontal surface of a substrate 10 in this embodiment) along which the control member 2 is slidable, a direction for the pressing operation may be defined as a Z direction perpendicular to the imaginary plane. While the vertical direction is irrelevant in using the slide switch, an upper position in the Z direction in FIGS. 1 and 2 is called the upper side for expediency.
In this slide switch, the operation detecting mechanism C is placed on the substrate 10. The casing 1 having the control member 2 and support member 3 is attached to the substrate 10 to cover the operation detecting mechanism C. However, the operation detecting mechanism C may be supported by a bottom portion of the casing 1.
In a non-operative state of the slide switch, the control member 2 is maintained in a neutral position N in the X-Y direction by an biasing force exerted from the eight transverse contacts 4 (see FIG. 9A), and at the same time a control surface 2T of the control member 2 is maintained in a non-operative position U in the Z direction by a biasing force exerted from the biasing mechanism B (see FIG. 7).
The casing 1 is formed of an insulating plastic material and includes a flat upper wall 1A, eight side walls 1B and positioning projections 1C provided on outer bottom portions of the side walls 1B. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the circular opening 1H is formed in the upper wall 1A, and a member defining an opening edge projects downward to form an opening wall portion 1Ha. In the bottom of the casing 1 are formed eight first engageable grooves D1 into which the transverse contacts 4 are fitted, an annular second engageable groove D2 into which the vertical contact 5 is fitted, and eight engageable portions 1G recessed along the Z direction to receive eight guide elements 3G formed on the support member 3.
The control member 2 is formed of an insulating plastic material and includes a control portion 2A projecting upward and having a smaller diameter than the opening 1H of the casing 1, a flange portion 2B formed peripherally of the bottom of the control portion 2A and having a larger diameter than the opening 1H of the casing 1, a recess 2C formed in the bottom of the control portion 2A and having a circular shape in plan view, and an annular peripheral wall portion 2Ba extending upward from outer peripheries of the flange portion 2B.
The control surface 2T contacted by a finger of the operator is formed on a top surface of the control portion 2A of the control member 2. Sliding surfaces 2S are formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 2B and the bottom surface of the recess 2C, respectively.
The support member 3 has an octagonal shape having a slightly larger diameter than the flange portion 2B, and includes a projection 3A having a circular shape in plan view and formed in a central portion of the top surface of the support member to be fitted into the recess 2C of the control member 2. A flat supporting surface 3S is formed in a portion surrounding the projection 3A. A boss 3P is formed in a central portion of the bottom surface. The eight guide elements 3G are formed in radially outward positions on the supporting surface 3S, and have a rod-like shape extending upward.
The recess 2C of the control member 2 has a diameter (inside diameter) large than the diameter (outside diameter) of the projection 3A of the support member 3. The peripheral wall portion 2Ba formed on the flange portion 2B of the control member 2 has a diameter (inside diameter) larger than the diameter (outside diameter) of the opening wall portion 1Ha formed on the casing 1. Thus, the control member 2 is allowed to slide relative to the support member 3.
In this slide switch, the top surface of the projection 3A of the support member 3 contacts the sliding surface 2S formed on the bottom surface of the recess 2C of the control member 2, and the supporting surface 3S of the support member 3 contacts the sliding surface 2S formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 2B of the control member 2, thereby allowing the sliding operation of the control member 2. In the present invention, only one of the sliding surface 2S formed on the bottom surface of the recess 2C of the control member 2 and the sliding surface 2S formed on the bottom surface of the flange portion 2B of the control member 2 may act as the sliding surface 2S.
The eight guide elements 3G provided peripherally of the supporting surface 3S of the support member 3 are arranged in positions not to contact the flange portion 2B of the control member 2 when the control member 2 slides. The guiding direction of these eight guide elements 3G is the vertical direction parallel to the Z direction.
When the control member 2 is pressed, the control member 2 and support member 3 are vertically moved in unison. At this time, the eight engageable portions (holes) 1G formed in the casing 1 and the eight guide elements 3G fitted into the engageable portions 1G maintain an engaged condition, thereby to avoid a drawback of allowing the control member 2 and support member 3 to incline relative to the casing 1. The eight engageable portions 1G formed in the casing 1 constitute the posture maintaining mechanism A with the guide elements 13G.
The control member 2 slides with the lower sliding surface 2S of the control member 2 in contact with the supporting surface 3S formed on the top surface of the support member 3. To this end, the supporting surface 3S and the sliding surface 2S have flat and smooth finished surfaces. As an alternative to the above, another embodiment may be proposed in which fine projections are formed in one of the supporting surface 3S and sliding surface 2S, for example, to avoid a tight-contact condition.
As shown in FIG. 8, each of the transverse contacts 4 has an integral construction using a spring plate material made of flexibly and elastically deformable copper alloy and including a linear proximal end portion 4A, a contact portion 4B bulging and curving sideways from the proximal end portion 4, and an electrode portion 4C extending obliquely downward from a lower end of the proximal end portion 4A.
The transverse contacts 4 are supported with the proximal end portions 4A fitted into the first engageable grooves D1 formed in the casing 1. When the control member 2 is in the non-operative condition in the slidably operating direction, curved portions of the contact portions B of the plurality of transverse contacts 4 lightly contact the outer peripheries of the flange portion 2B of the control member 2 to maintain the control member 2 in the neutral position N.
The vertical contact 5 has an integral construction using a copper alloy material and including an annular portion 5A having an octagonal shape in plan view, a plurality of electrode portions 5B projecting obliquely downward from lower edges of the annular portion 5A, a plurality of biasing pieces 5C projecting obliquely upward from lower edges of the annular portion 5A. The plurality of biasing pieces 5C constitute the biasing mechanism B.
The electrode portions 5B and biasing pieces 5C are formed by bending inward parts of the annular portion 5A. The annular portion 5A is supported as fitted into the second engageable groove D2 of the casing 1, whereby the respective sides of the octagonal annular portion 5A are opposed in outward positions thereof to the contact portions 4B of the transverse contacts 4. Further, the plurality of biasing pieces 5C contact the bottom surface of the support member 3 to exert an upward biasing force thereon. The biasing force is exerted in this way and acts upon the control member 2 through the support member 3, as a result of which the flange portion 2B of the control member 2 contacts the inner surface of the upper wall 1A of the casing 1 as shown in FIG. 7, thereby to maintain the control surface 2T of the control member 2 in the non-operative position U.
The vertical contact 5 functions as a common electrode. The shape of the vertical contact 5 is not limited to the regular octagon, but may be circular or a polygon having sixteen sides, for example. The vertical contact 5 may be an incomplete annular member having slit parts.
In particular, the vertical contact 5 produces a conductive state when distal ends of the contact portions 4B of the transverse contacts 4 contact inner surfaces of the annular portion 5A. In this contacting condition, an oxide or dust can be removed from the surface by wiping action of the contact portions 4B frictionally moving on the inner surfaces of the annular portion 5A.
The electrode portions 4C of the eight transverse contacts 4 and the four electrode portions 5B of the vertical contact 5 are arranged to contact wiring formed on the substrate 10 to produce a conductive state when the casing 1 is attached to the substrate 10.
As shown in FIG. 8, the operation detecting mechanism C includes an elastic contact 7 arranged on the substrate 10 and a fixed electrode 8 formed on the substrate 10, and acts as a push-on switch. More particularly, the elastic contact 7 includes a rectangular frame portion 7A made of an elastically and flexibly deformable copper alloy, and a curved spring plate portion 7C made of the elastically and flexibly deformable copper alloy and arranged in a space confined by the frame portion 7A. The spring plate portion 7C is structurally and electrically connected to the frame portion 7A through a pair of connecting portions 7B.
The frame portion 7A has four sides, two of which are longer than the remaining two sides. Each of the longer sides has a bent portion 7Ap formed in a longitudinally middle position thereof to protrude upward, while each of the shorter sides has a projecting piece 7Aq formed in a middle portion thereof to protrude outward. Projecting portions 7Ar are formed in the four corners of the frame portion 7A to project outward along the longer sides. It should be noted that the spring plate portion 7C forming the elastic contact 7 is not necessarily curved, but may maintain a flat configuration in the non-operative condition while becoming curved in time of operation.
The elastic contact 7 may be formed by press-working an elastically and flexibly deformable copper alloy plate. At that time, the frame portion 7A, connecting portions 7B and spring plate portion 7C are formed. The spring plate portion 7C has a central portion which is curved to gently bulge upward. The elastic contact 7 is formed to have an overall configuration with the central portion bulging upward, and thus the four projecting portions 7Ar and the two projecting pieces 7Aq contact the substrate 10 when the elastic contact 7 is mounted on the substrate 10. The elastic contact 7 may be formed of a plurality of elements connected to one another by spot-welding technique or the like.
As shown in FIG. 2, the fixed electrode 8 includes a first electrode portion 8A, a second electrode portion 8B and a third electrode portion 8C formed on the substrate 10 by printed wiring technique. A ring-shaped electrode 11 is formed in a position to surround the first electrode portion 8A, second electrode portion 8B and third electrode portion 8C. The first electrode portion 8A is formed conductive with the ring-shaped electrode portion 11. Further, the ring-shaped electrode portion 11 is disposed in a position to be conductive with the electrode portions 5B of the vertical contact 5.
The first electrode portion 8A and second electrode portion 8B are arranged to be spaced downward from the connecting portions 7B, and the third electrode portion 8C is arranged to be spaced downward from the central portion of the spring plate portion 7C. Though not shown in the drawings, wiring is formed on the substrate 10 to fetch a potential difference between the first electrode portion 8A, second electrode portion 8B and third electrode portion 8C (for distinguishing between conductive state and non-conductive state).
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 10A, a relative positional relationship is established in which the lower surface of the boss 3P of the support member 3 is spaced from the central portion of the spring plate portion 7C by a distance G when the control member 2 is in the non-operative position U (where pressure is not exerted from the boss 3P of the support member 3).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the control member 2 is pressed to exert pressure from the boss 3P of the support member 3 on the spring plate portion 7C, the spring plate portion 7C and connecting portions 7B start to be elastically deformed as a whole. Firstly, the pair of connecting portions 7B contact the corresponding first electrode portion 8A and second electrode portion 8B as shown in FIG. 10B, as a result of which the first electrode portion 8A and second electrode portion 8B become conductive.
When the pressing operation is further continued, as shown in FIG. 10C, the central portion of the spring plate portion 7C contacts the third electrode portion 8C while the pair of connecting portions 7B remain in contact with the corresponding first electrode portion 8A and second electrode portion 8B. As a result, the first electrode portion 8A and third electrode portion 8C become conductive.
Thus, when the control member 2 is pressed, the pair of connecting portions 7B undergoes a change in posture to become parallel to the substrate 10, and subsequently the spring plate portion 7C is displaced toward the substrate 10. In time of the displacement, the spring plate portion 7C is elastically deformed to the extent that its bulging direction is reversed. As a result, not only is it possible to switch to a reliable conductive state by allowing the central portion of the spring plate portion 7C to contact the third electrode 8C by a resilient biasing force, but also an appropriate feel of clicking can be obtained. It is possible to recognize the conductive state from a relative potential between the first electrode portion 8A, second electrode portion 8B and third electrode portion 8C.
The substrate 10 includes eight independent electrodes 12 formed by printed wiring technique, and printed wiring is formed for fetching a potential from each independent electrode 12. In the state where the casing 1 is fixed to the substrate 10, the eight electrode portions 4C of the transverse contacts 4 contact the independent electrodes 12 thereby to produce a conductive state therebetween, while the electrode portions 5B of the vertical contact 5 contact the ring-shaped electrode 11 to produce a conductive state.
As noted above, the eight independent electrode portions 12 are allowed to contact the eight electrode portions 4C of the transverse contacts 4 to be electrically conductive with each other. Instead, these electrode portions may be made conductive with each other by soldering using a reflow technique or the like. In a similar manner, instead of allowing the electrode portions 5B of the vertical contact 5 to contact the ring-shaped electrode 11 to be electrically conductive with each other, these electrode portions may be made conductive with each other by soldering using the reflow technique or the like.
With the slide switch constructed in this way, when the control member 2 is in the non-operative condition, as shown in FIG. 9A, the control member 2 is maintained in the neutral position N by the biasing force exerted from the eight transverse contacts 4, and also maintained in the non-operative position U by the biasing force exerted from the plurality of biasing pieces 5C acting as the biasing mechanism B. When, in this state, the operator touches the control surface 2T of the control member 2 with his or her finger and slides the control member 2 on the plane along the X-Y direction, as shown in FIG. 9B, the transverse contacts 4 are elastically deformed by pressure from the flange portion 2B of the control member 2. As a result, the contact portions 4B contact the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5 thereby to produce the conductive state. This conductive state is electrically detected.
When the control member 2 is slid in an intermediate direction between two adjacent ones of the eight transverse contacts 4, the two transverse contacts 4 can concurrently contact corresponding parts of the annular portion 5A thereby to produce the conductive state. More particularly, the slide switch according to the present invention includes the eight transverse contacts 4, but can detect operations made in sixteen directions.
With this construction, when the control member 2 is operated to move the control member 2 in a direction along the inner peripheral edge of the opening 1H of the casing 1, any one of the contact portions 4B of the transverse contacts 4 having been in contact with the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5 maintains its contacting condition. In this condition, an adjacent one of the contact portions 4B of the transverse contacts 4 contacts the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5. Subsequent to the latter contact, the contact portion 4B of the transverse contacts 4 having been in contact with the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5 earlier is moved away from the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5. That is, the contact portions 4B of the transverse contacts 4 and the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5 never move out of contact with each other in the course of this operation. Thus, there occurs no detection state similar to that in which the control member 2 is returned to the neutral position N. This eliminates the possibility of erroneous detection.
Further, in the slide switch according to the present invention, the relative positional relationship in the sliding direction between the support member 3 and operation detecting mechanism C is not changed when the control member 2 is slid. Thus, when the control member 2 is pressed along the Z direction while maintaining the condition where the contact portions 4B of the transverse contacts 4 are in contact with the annular portion 5A of the vertical contact 5, this pressing operation can be electrically detected by the operation detecting mechanism C.
In particular, since the slide switch according to the present invention includes the posture maintaining mechanism A, the control member 2 placed over the support member 3 is moved in the Z direction in unison when the control member 2 is operated. During this movement, with the eight guide elements 3G formed peripherally of the supporting surface 3S fitted into the eight engageable portions 1G formed in the casing 1, the relative position between the casing 1 and support member 3 is not changed. As a result, the vertical parallel movement in the pressing direction can be realized without inclining the posture.
Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but may be modified as follows:
(a) As shown in FIG. 11, the posture maintaining mechanism A may include a plurality of guide elements 1K formed on the bottom surface of the casing 1 to project downward, and a plurality of hole-like engageable portions 3K formed in the outer peripheries of a flange portion 3B of the support member 3 to be engageable with the guide elements 1K. With this construction, the vertical parallel movement in the pressing direction of the control member 2 placed over the support member 3 can be realized when the control member 2 is pressed, without inclining the posture thereof.
(b) It is possible to employ the construction including the plurality of recessed engageable portions 1G formed in the bottom surface of the casing 1 and the plurality of rod-shaped guide elements 3G formed on the outer peripheries of the flange portion 3B of the support member 3 as in the described embodiment, and further including the plurality of guide elements 1K formed on the bottom surface of the casing 1 to project downward and the plurality of hole-like engageable portions 3K formed in the outer peripheries of a flange portion 3B of the support member 3 to be engageable with the guide elements 1K as in the alternative embodiment (a). Such a combination of the construction of the embodiment and the construction of the alternative embodiment (a) can realize the vertical parallel movement in the pressing direction without inclining the posture.
(c) The engagement construction need not be employed as the posture maintaining mechanism A. For example, guide surfaces may be formed on the outer peripheries of the support member 3 along the Z direction while slidably contact portions may be formed on the bottom surface of the casing 1 to slidably contact the guide surfaces, or guide surfaces may be formed on the casing 1 in the Z direction while slidable contact portions may be formed on the support member 3 to slidably contact the guide surfaces.
Referenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS20110183759 *Jan 27, 2010Jul 28, 2011Chu-Keng LinJoystick Controller* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification200/5.00RInternational ClassificationH01H13/70Cooperative ClassificationH01H2025/004, H01H25/002European ClassificationH01H25/00BLegal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionApr 14, 2011FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 4Jan 23, 2007ASAssignmentOwner name: HOSIDEN CORPORATION, JAPANFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:KONDO, HAYATO;NAGATA, TAKAYUKI;REEL/FRAME:018827/0505Effective date: 20070112RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services©2012 Google | [
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Florida Public Employees Update: State and Federal Constitutional Complaints
A controversial Florida statute, spearheaded by Governor Rick Scott, mandating state employees to contribute 3% to their pension funds is the subject of a complaint filed in state court.
The complaint contends that the legislative change violates the Florida Constitution: the contract clause, Article I, section 10; the takings clause, Article X, section 6; and the right to collectively bargain, Article I section 6. The Article I, section 6 claim is based on Florida's "right to work" constitutional provision:
Earlier this month, Governor Scott suspended his executive order relating to a different right of public employees, a right to be free from unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment. The executive order provided for mandatory random drug testing; public employees filed a complaint and request for preliminary injunction in federal court in Miami, but there has not yet been a ruling.
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Creating DPM Replica Manually Using Windows Explorer – Premier Field Engineering
Premier Field Engineers December 9, 2015 2
7) In the “Choose Replica Method Creation Method” choose the option “Manually”. Click on next, perform the consistency check and finish the Protection group creation.
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My TAKE: TAKE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN a
TAKE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN a
Darling old girl, "Bonny" was focused entirely on her ball. I got the opportunity to throw it for her but it got taken back to mum... which is perfectly good behaviour around strange 'aunties' who just stop and demand a photo shoot!!!
Met whilst walking the promenade last month. Taken with the 'Nik' on auto.
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Friday Fun: Japanese Gardens – findingtimetowrite
Posted on September 8, 2017 July 21, 2017 Author MarinaSofiaCategories UncategorizedTags escapist pictures, Friday Fun, garden, gardens, Japanese
25 thoughts on “Friday Fun: Japanese Gardens”
I think this might be my favourite FF ever. They’re all so beautiful that it’s impossible to pick a favourite. Lovely post, Marina.
And just what we need on this rain-soaked Friday. I had to give my boys a lift, it was simply bucketing down…
September 8, 2017 at 08:22
Lovely post! I’m not even going to try to choose. I read recently that there’s a Japanese Garden in Holland Park but haven’t yet got around to finding it.
I think I may have seen something like that too, but no, haven’t visited it yet.
just beautiful.. I do love the Japanese way they have such a mindfulness about them
I remember going to a botanical garden in Japan and finding … well, European gardens and plants there being displayed as exotic. Really brought home how ethnocentric we are.
Beautiful pictures! I love Japanese gardens and the tranquillity they possess.
And everything is sort of human-sized and touchable, appealing to all the senses.
I love the calming, soothing effect. I would love to have one of my own!
September 8, 2017 at 12:45
Oh, my, Marina Sofia, these are gorgeous! They’re all so lovely that I think I’d want to visit each one of them and linger. Please don’t ask me to choose…
There is a Japanese garden tucked away here in Cornwall. It is simply beautiful. The tranquillity is astounding. I’m hoping to visit again in autumn.
Every single one of those is absolutely perfect. *Sigh*. I need a Zen moment or two I think!
September 8, 2017 at 15:41
I’ve always admired the style, but I’ve never been tempted to try it for myself.
Just gorgeous. And I can imagine that cats would be especially fond!
these are fabulous and make my garden look really untidy and wild
I loved this post!! I wrote a short story several years ago that included a Japanese Garden in the city of Mobile, Alabama during WWII. I had so much fun writing it and seeing this post makes me want to create a novel out of it. Thank you for posting!
September 9, 2017 at 06:43
Every single one, every single one. Even my least favourite, though still stunning, gained impeccable factors by being favoured with a resident cat, so I might have to spend the longest time there
Many years ago I attended a tea ceremony in a Japanese garden in London, and I still remember the thoughtful process involved, sitting (my western knees don’t do long term kneeling) in a beautiful setting & receiving tea in the time honoured manner. But then I’m also the sort of person who at home always makes tea (of any sort) with leaves in a teapot in my own version of a ‘tea ceremony’ 🙂
What a wonderful way of bringing calm and restfulness to your day with your own mini tea ceremony!
September 9, 2017 at 12:23
A bit too groomed for my taste but I really like the one with the autumn colors. And the rice paddies. That’s a lovely sight.
I know what you mean. And there are times when I prefer the unkempt, wild gardens (mine certainly is veering in that direction). But I can also do with a little tranquil spot like this.
September 9, 2017 at 16:45
I’ve seen the most beautiful gardens in Kyoto, it makes me nostalgic!! Great post!
September 11, 2017 at 08:09
I used to live across the street from the Brooklyn Museum, and next to it, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Inside the gates and not too far a walk was a Japanese garden with a bridge and little house. On Sundays, I would walk over there and walk around and felt so tranquil.
September 11, 2017 at 08:22
Lovely pictures of Japanese gardens, Marina. What does it take to be able to laze around like that cat? Not much, really.
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SOLVED: Is 10mm cable ok from 4kw oven to connector unit - Fixya
SOLVED: Is 10mm...
4kw rated oven ,will it be alright to use 10mm cable to existing connector unit that then goes to cut off switch then to fuse box without affecting oven power or should it be 6mm ,appreciate your advice.thanks
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Down and Out Chic: Orange Crush: Interior Styling
Orange Crush: Interior Styling
It's Orange Crush time again! Orange Crush is a monthly collaborative series between D&OC and From the Right Bank where we celebrate all things orange. Today I'd like to chat about the interior styling of Stella Nicolaisen. Her use of orange in the below rooms is perfectly balanced with an eclectic modern feel. Not too much but definitely enough to make a statement.
What do you think about these spaces? For me, they certainly seem to make the use of orange either in wallpaper, a chair, or a rug much more accessible.
If you like orange, you'll love From The Right Bank's collection of orange + turquoise spaces. Do check it out!
Category: interiors, Orange Crush
Oh, yes I love it!! My painting posted has that fabulous orange in it!!
i don't think i'll ever grow tired of it.
i think the use of it in the first photo is my favorite. a strip of wallpaper hanging like art on the wall instead of adhered to it with paste, ending in the roll it comes from on the floor... BRILLIANT. i think i'm going to try that, as i rent, and putting up wallpaper the normal way is not an option for me.
The orange cushions on the stairs are fabulous!
I love the use of orange in the first and 3rd pics. Like a bright pop of color. I am partial to orange though - it was one of my wedding colors!
i really, really like those orange cushion-y things in the third pic, but ... what are they? inquiring minds want to know :)
flynn, honestly i don't know what they are (I'm assuming small cushions). sometimes it's hard with stylists photos to see if something is actually functional or if items were placed in a space for the purpose of a good shot. they don't appear functional to me as they look rather small but your guess is as good as mine!
I hadn't considered orange wallpaper before but that first photo has me thinking I should!
I have never thought "I just love orange". However, after having an orange bedroom I decided it's a great color.
Orange can be fun, and it has to be placed just right.
I like the orange. My kitchen has accents of it all over (linens, aprons, even my salad spinner), and it really makes me happy!
I'm really intrigued by the first photo. Love the hanging wallpaper & not completely done {although I'm not sure I'd go for that in my home lol..but I love it for sure!} and I love the height of the shelf.
I'm not usually a huge fan of orange on it's own, but that first picture is fabulous- I would definitely love a space like that in my house. And the orang and turquiose color combo? Perfection! I love the cheeriness of it.
Nautical stripes! LovE!! looking for the perfect blue and white striped shirt...
That orange wallpaper is AMAZING. Love it.
those knit blocks on the stairs are so quirky and fun! i've never seen anything like them before.
I've been noticing a trend of orange accessories in my own home. Perhaps due to the fact that it's gender-neutral. I also love those stairs!
I love orange and I think it's a deeply under used colour - maybe because it is quite easy to get it wrong. Not that any of these have.
I would be afraid to sit in the chair in picture two. I'd be worried it would tip over!!!
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A Day at the Office appealed to me for two reasons: firstly, a book spanning only one day (that dreaded V day at that) but from many different points of view seemed different and made for light reading; secondly, it's rare that you find this sort of book written by a man - aside from the likes Nick Hornby, David Nichols and Tony Parsons - and I'm always on the look out for more. A Day at the Office is told from the different points of view of five office workers who each work for the same company in central London. A well balanced mix of men and women, the characters are each well realised and easily distinguishable, witty and just that little bit imperfect to make it all the easier to relate to them. The inevitable mix ups and awkward situations in the novel are well thought out and are funny without being overdone or veering towards the slapstick. Dunn himself has a brilliant way with words and some of his puns are well worth reading the book for alone. Considering the story only takes place over the one day, Dunn manages to stretch out the tension maintaining my interest right until the end, which is perhaps a little anti-climatic after all the ups and downs of the meat of the novel. However, A Day at the Office is that little bit different and just what I needed as a break over the weekend, the narrative split makes the book easy to pick up and read in stops and starts (although I raced through the second half in one two hour sitting). Funny, uplifting and warm, I'd recommend A Day at the Office to anyone who wants something familiar and comforting but with a bit of a twist | [
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30Jan2014 Road Tripping through the South
Posted in Travel by Quite an Earful Road trips are awesome! They are so spontaneous and it is so nice to not have a plan for once. I must confess, I am a planner. I LOVE to plan! Before going on vacation, I have a long list of places to see, what to eat, where to eat and so on. This was the first time I left home without a plan and I was pleasantly surprised. All I knew was that we were flying into New Orleans and flying out of Charleston, SC. With minimal planning, a car booking confirmation and a GPS, we left home.
With stuffed tummies, we headed out North on the US Route 17 that passes through all the small towns along the coast of Georgia. Just off of highway 17, we came across The Smallest Church in America in South Newport! The church is very neat and looks really pretty with all the Spanish moss hanging from the trees around it. It was quite exciting to just stumble upon it :)! That’s what makes road trips so much more special. You end up seeing a lot more than you ‘plan’ to! After another quick stop and a 50-mile drive later, we arrived at Savannah, where we decided to stay for 2 nights. Getting a hotel room last minute was not easy since it was a long weekend and Savannah is a very popular tourist destination in the area. Do plan ahead and make hotel reservations if you are planning to spend some time in Savannah! We had the option of just skipping the town but the husband and I was so drawn by the quaintness of the city that we just had to stay.Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and is a city with so much character and history! I am always fascinated by old cities so Savannah quite a treat for me. The historic downtown area consists of 22 park-like squares. Most of these squares are named in honor or in memory of a person or historical event. We walked through about 12-15 of these squares and each had a different story to tell. One of these squares was the famous Chippewa Square made popular by the bench scene from Forrest Gump. A visit to The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is definitely recommended, as is a stroll down Jones Street. Southern Living Magazine declared the street the prettiest street in America! It was a fun day of sightseeing, great food and very interesting martinis at Jen’s and Friends.
The next morning, we headed out to the Bonaventure Cemetery and the Wormsloe Plantation. The cemetery has featured in several movies and is eerily beautiful! Large oak trees draped with Spanish moss, arches and stunning statues make it so picturesque. We spent some time walking around and then decided to leave for Wormsloe. The Wormsloe Historic Site is a real visual treat. No photographs can do justice to the beauty of the oak lined avenue towards the museum and tabby ruins. Noble Jones, one of the founders of Georgia, established the plantation. It is quite well maintained and the museum is quite interesting. A visit to Savannah is incomplete without visiting Wormsloe Plantation. It is definitely a MUST DO!With that picture in our minds, we set out for Charleston, our final destination. Charleston is the oldest city in South Carolina and again like Savannah, it has some magnificent old buildings. We spent the first afternoon walking around the busy downtown area on Kings Street just to get acquainted with the city. It reminded me so much of streets in England, with narrow cobbled streets and gorgeous buildings dating back to the early 1800’s.
The next morning, we decided to walk around the old parts of the city and the Battery for a clear view of Fort Sumter. This is the location of the official start to the Civil War. Having worked closely on a book on the American Civil War, I was terribly excited to see Fort Sumter! The Battery Park is also home to some of the most gorgeous Southern Mansions, as well as American Revolution History. Just a short walk away from here is the famous Rainbow Row, a series of 13 colorful historic homes in Charleston. They looked so cheery and bright, I couldn’t take my eyes off them! :) We spent the rest of the evening on the busy Bay Street visiting some local bars and restaurants.The following day, we returned home feeling relaxed and invigorated. In 9 short days, we experienced different cultures, pace of life, scenery and food. It was quite an unforgettable vacation and although we were a little sad to be back, we found comfort in the fact that we have so many more places to explore and so many more road trips to look forward to! :)
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10 thoughts on “Road Tripping through the South” Nandini January 30, 2014 at 10:55 pm Very interesting Shriya..Your description of each destination makes me want to travel to these places real soon. Great travelogue:)
Reply QuiteAnEarful January 31, 2014 at 1:21 pm Hey thank you! :) Some really pretty places. You definitely must visit! LikeLike
Reply Kamala January 31, 2014 at 12:44 am Reading this blog made you feel that one should definitely experience a trip like this. Simple but beautifully described with lovely photographs for one to see and enjoy
Reply QuiteAnEarful January 31, 2014 at 1:20 pm Thank you! :)
Reply Padmini January 31, 2014 at 7:10 pm Loved the blog! It is picture perfect, beautifully described and I am tempted to visit all those places now.
Reply QuiteAnEarful February 3, 2014 at 10:53 am Thanks mom! Yeah, I felt that the south was very different from other places I have been to in the country. You must visit!
Reply s.natarajan January 31, 2014 at 7:17 pm Dear Shiya,
Reply QuiteAnEarful February 3, 2014 at 10:54 am Thank you so much uncle! :) Glad you enjoyed it.
Reply Sampath Krishna February 14, 2014 at 3:28 pm Great photo work there. Did you use Photoshop to make those collages?
Reply QuiteAnEarful February 15, 2014 at 11:55 pm Thanks! :) made those on Illustrator. :)
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The Barinatxe (La Salvaje) beach in Sopela (Vizcaya) will host the 20th of July of 2014at 10:30AM
the most famous Nudist sport event being held in Spain: the XIV edition of the Nudist Run of Sopela, Patxi Ros Trophy.
They expect the attendance of a large number of participants, not just for running, but also for having a good time.
Over the past years, there were runners from Spain, France, Germany and the UK.
The track, all on hard sand during the low tide, is 5000 metres long (2500 metres for Juniors).
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This year, on top of the running competition, two separate competitions will be held. Long jump and Javelin.
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You can pre-register here, as well as check the results from last year: www.kirolprobak.com
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Re: [londroid] Has this app been done yet ? "An app to change your ringtone on SOMEONE ELSE'S phone...." - The London Android Group - Londroid (London, England)
Re: [londroid] Has this app been done yet ? "An app to change your ringtone on SOMEONE ELSE'S phone...."
Monday, January 30, 2012 12:25 PM
Thanks all for your feedback.To answer some of your questions ....It's not for "us" - ie the typical demographic on londroid-list - it's aimed at the ringtone mad market. These people aren't going to be in client meetings when their phone shouts "Oi you get down the pub".
Vringo are trying to do this, but their app (while it's not crashing !!!) is quite "frictiony" - ie of not low friction - not "attractive" and requires phone number, username, password, password confirmation, signup per month etc etc . The app I am putting together requires no login, just install and choose your ringtone, and forget.
Appreciate the collective thoughts that you've sent. I may ask some of you to help me test a not-very-pretty demo in the next week or two.Thanks,
Richard.On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Al Sutton <[address removed]> wrote:
Out of interest; Who would actually use an app like this? I think it's probably worth looking at this aspect before putting in too much effort (unless it's just a brain stretching exercise :))
Personally I wouldn't want it on my phone because I like to assign the ringtones I want to people so I know who is ringing, allowing someone else to change their tones when they call me could get "interesting" when I'm on business.
On 30 Jan 2012, at 08:13, Martyn Davies wrote:Hi Richard,
Take a look at Vringo, who have been doing something similar to that, pushing video ringtones to the phones of your friends so that they get a personalized ring when you call them. I don't know how successful that's been, but they have been banging away at it for some years now.
Regards,MartynOn 29 January[masked]:54, Richard Green <[address removed]> wrote:
Chaps - before I plough more of my rare spare time into an app, can you scratch your respective heads and think if this has been done.
In a nutshell : An app to change your ringtone on SOMEONE ELSE'S phone....ie it will allow me to change the ringtone on my friend's phone when I ring them to something I want it to play ( Rick Astley, 007 , mission impossible, whatever).
It's mainly aimed at the ringtone mad market... which is obviously pretty popular.I've done a proof of concept on Android - works pretty well using c2dm and app engine (my fave poisons at the moment).
But before I get a nice design etc etc, I was just curious if you chaps had seen it done before.Thanks,Richard.
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P. 1Are All Foods Clean?Are All Foods Clean?Ratings: (0)|Views: 1,227|Likes: 0Published by Bryan T. HuieThis article reviews what the New Testament teaches regarding clean and unclean animals, which animals are considered food, and how food may become unclean. Old Testament references on this topic are reviewed, along with Peter’s vision recorded in the book of Acts, Paul's words to Timothy and the Romans, and the words of Yeshua the Messiah.This article reviews what the New Testament teaches regarding clean and unclean animals, which animals are considered food, and how food may become unclean. Old Testament references on this topic are reviewed, along with Peter’s vision recorded in the book of Acts, Paul's words to Timothy and the Romans, and the words of Yeshua the Messiah.More info:Published by: Bryan T. Huie on Jun 27, 2009Copyright:Attribution Non-commercialAvailability:Read on Scribd mobile: iPhone, iPad and Android.download as PDF, TXT or read online from ScribdFlag for inappropriate content|Add to collectionSee MoreSee lesshttp://www.scribd.com/doc/16856898/Are-All-Foods-Clean08/25/2009pdftextoriginal I
n Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 God gives us a list of animals that are not to be eaten as food. Included in this listdeclared "unclean" are some of man's favorites: swine, shrimp, lobster, crab, catfish, as well as squid, rabbit, squirrel, etc.However, there are several places in the New Testament where God seems to indicate that He has changed His mind on thesethings:
MARK 7:18 And he said to them, "Are you so lacking in understanding also? Do you not understand thatwhatever goes into the man from outside cannot
him, 19 because it does not go into his heart, butinto his stomach, and is eliminated?" (
declared all foods clean
NASU )ROMANS 14:14 As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that
no food is unclean in itself . But if anyone regards something as
, then for him it is
NIV )ACTS 10:10 He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fellinto a trance. 11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by itsfour corners. 12 It contained
all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth andbirds of the air
. 13 Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." 14 "Surely not, Lord!" Peterreplied. "I have never eaten anything
." 15 The voice spoke to him a second time, "
Donot call anything impure that God has made clean
On the surface, it looks pretty clear, doesn't it? Go ahead and eat what you want, God has given you the green light. But hasGod really changed his mind? Are these animals listed in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 now OK to eat?In Malachi 3:6, God declares that He does NOT change. This would seem to indicate the opposite of what's stated above. Inorder to determine if God has really changed His position on the issue of clean and unclean foods (considered importantenough to be included in the
), let's look at the passages above (and a few others) in more detail. You may besurprised at what the Scriptures
say on this topic.Let's begin in the seventh chapter of Mark. In order to fully understand Yeshua's words, we'll start at the first of the chapter andget the context:
MARK 7:1 Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to him, having come from Jerusalem. 2Now when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with
koinais
], that is, with
hands,they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a specialway, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unlessthey wash. And there are many other things which they have received and hold, like the washing of cups,pitchers, copper vessels, and couches. 5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, "Why do yourdisciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?" (
This passage is the background context for what Yeshua states afterward. As the Scripture shows, the problem that arose wasrelated to Messiah's disciples not washing their hands in the traditional way. The reason for this specialized washing was for ceremonial
purity, not cleanliness.The word translated "defiled" in verse 2 is a form of the Greek adjective
. Like many words, this word and the relatedverb
(along with their variations) can be used positively or negatively. In the positive sense, these related words mean
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"common," such as in Acts 2:44 and 4:32, where the disciples of Messiah were said to have had "all things
." In anegative context, these words are used to contrast the "holy" with that which is "common," "defiled," or "profane." This is thesense in which
is used in Mark 7:2.Yeshua uses the Pharisees' criticism of his disciples over a non-biblical ritual to launch a scathing attack on their use of humantraditions to override the scriptural commandments of God. He then spoke a parable to the crowd to illustrate the true cause of spiritual defilement:
MARK 7:14 When he had called all the multitude to himself, he said to them, "Hear me, everyone, andunderstand: 15 There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can
koinosai ] him; but thethings which come out of him, those are the things that
koinounta
] a man. 16 If anyone has ears tohear, let him hear!"(
As with most parables Yeshua used, this one was not readily understood (Matt. 13:10-15). The disciples asked Yeshua for afurther explanation of what he meant:
MARK 7:17 When he had entered a house away from the crowd, his disciples asked him concerning theparable. 18 So he said to them, "Are you thus without understanding also? Do you not perceive thatwhatever enters a man from outside cannot
koinosai ] him, 19 because
it does not enter hisheart but his stomach, and is eliminated, thus purifying all foods
?" 20 And he said, "What comesout of a man, that
koinoi ] a man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evilthoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evileye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and
koinoi ] a man."(
Yeshua explained to his disciples that those things which go into a man's body from the outside (such as dirt from unwashedhands) do
keep a man from being holy. Instead, the evil things that come out of a man's heart and lead him to commit sinare the things that prevent him from being holy. Now let's look more closely at verse 19. The
renders this verse differently than does the
1995 update cited at the beginning of this article. The
NASU (and most other modern translations)ends Yeshua's quotation after "eliminated" (
ekporeuetai ) and sets off the final phrase as an explanatory comment by Mark.According to this interpretation, Yeshua was using the parable to declare all animals to be edible, in contradiction to Leviticus11 and Deuteronomy 14. However, the
NKJV considers this entire verse to be the words of Yeshua.Why is there a difference between the two?The reason for the differing translations is a
letter variation between the Greek manuscript base used by the
NKJV translators and the manuscript base used by the translators of other modern versions (such as the
NASU ). The vast majority of the Greek manuscripts of Mark end verse 19 with the conclusion to Yeshua's statement being ". . .
cleansing all foods"(Gr.
katharizon panta ta bromata
). The "o" in
katharizon
(καθαριζον, "cleansing") is the Greek letter omicron
(ο).However, a very few Greek manuscripts instead have
(καθαριζων) spelled with the "o" being the Greek letter omega
(ω) instead of omicron
changes the word's gender from neuter to masculine, allowing for the difference intranslation.Without getting into a technical debate regarding Greek grammar or the pros and cons of each manuscript base, theoverwhelming textual evidence supports the
NKJV rendering of verse 19 over the
NASU translation.Most Greek manuscripts of Mark 7:19 literally read: "
Because it does not enter into his heart, but into the stomach,and into the toilet passes, cleansing all foods.
" It is clear that Yeshua is not declaring all foods "clean" here, because thecleansing process he refers to is digestion, which ultimately leads to defecation. Yeshua' point here appears obvious: BreakingGod's law defiles a man, not non-adherence to man-made traditions. This parable has nothing to say about eating uncleananimals. Next, let's look at the experience of Peter recorded in Acts 10 to see if it supports eating unclean animals. As we did with Mark 2 of 7http://www.herealittletherealittle.net/index.cfm?page_name=Clean-Foods
7, let's start at the beginning to get the proper context:
ACTS 10:1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the ItalianRegiment, 2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously tothe people, and prayed to God always. 3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angelof God coming in and saying to him, "Cornelius!" 4 And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said,"What is it, lord?" So he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial beforeGod. 5 Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. 6 He is lodging with Simon,a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do." 7 And when the angel who spoketo him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from amongthose who waited on him continually. 8 So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them toJoppa. (
Here we see that Cornelius, a God-fearing Roman centurion, was given a vision of a holy angel. In the vision, the angel toldhim to send for Simon Peter and have him come to his house in Caesarea. In obedience to the words of the angel, Corneliussent
men (two of his household servants and one of his soldiers) to get Peter. That particular number will beimportant a little later in the story:
ACTS 10:9 The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetopto pray, about the sixth hour. 10 Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they madeready, he fell into a trance 11 and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the fourcorners, descending to him and let down to the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of theearth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. 13 And a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill andeat." 14 But Peter said, "Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything
]." 15 And a voice spoke to him again the second time, "What God
ekatharisen
]you must not call
koinou
]." 16
This was done three times
. And the object was taken up intoheaven again. (
Notice the situation; Peter went to the rooftop about noon to pray at the same time the three men from Cornelius were drawingnear. After he had finished praying, he became very hungry. While those in the house were preparing the noon meal, Peter (stillon the roof) fell into a trance and had a vision. In this vision, he saw a sheet being let down from above with all kinds of animals in it, both clean and unclean.When a supernatural voice told him to rise, kill and eat, Peter responded the way any good
-observant Jew of the 1stcentury would have. He refused, saying that he had
NEVER eaten anything "common" (
) or "unclean" (
).That statement by itself is interesting, considering that it had probably been at least ten years since the resurrection of Messiahat that time. Clearly, Peter did not take Yeshua's words recorded in Mark 7 (examined above) to mean that any animal couldlegally be eaten.Why did Peter differentiate between "common" ("defiled") and "unclean" in his reply? The Greek word
specifically refers to those animals prohibited from being eaten in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, as an examination of theGreek Septuagint translation of the Old Testament clearly shows. But "common" referred to a different group of animalsaltogether. Only clean animals designated as food sources in the
could become "common" or "defiled" in such a way thatthey became inedible.Peter was saying here that he had never eaten any "unclean" animals or any clean animals that had been "defiled" ceremonially.The angel's answer to Peter is interesting; it conclusively shows that
is not the subject of this vision at all. The angel toldPeter not to call "common" that which God
had cleansed
). There is no mention of the "unclean" here at all bythe angel. This statement was repeated
times before the vision ended.
ACTS 10:17 Now while
Peter wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant
,behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood beforethe gate. 18 And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there. 19While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold,
are seeking you. 20 Arisetherefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them." (
Notice that Peter did not immediately understand the vision. As he sat on the roof contemplating what the vision meant, the
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Happy September 1st! Welcome to our Stamp to the MAX blog hop! We hope you are inspired by our Halloween and Fall projects. You may have arrived from Jill's blog,
you may be a regular reader :), or maybe you just stumbled here by accident! However you found me, I'm glad you're here! I am stop #6 on the blog hop. I created 2 cards for you today. One is a traditional handmade card and the 2nd one is a hybrid card created with MDS2. ( I also created my blog header with MDS2!)
This traditional handmade card features a technique called Rolling Marbles. So fun and super simple! The card base is Tangerine Tango, topped with a Wild Wasabi mat and a Rich Razzleberry mat. The Whisper White background piece was colored with the Rolling Marbles technique and then run through the Big Shot in the Spider Web embossing folder. The sentiment was colored with markers and punched out with the Large Oval punch. It is layered on an Apothecary Accents framelit and adhered to the card with dimensionals.
Sharon Loringwww.stampinginthewind.blogspot.comMaxine Conradwww.stamptothemax.comMartha Haddockwww.stampinmartha.blogspot.comLaura Widdisonwww.stampprincess.comJill St. Angelowww.jillsstampingcorner.comElizabeth Harris <--------- You are here!www.elizabethloves2stamp.com Christina Manskerwww.crazystampmom.blogspot.com
Love your cards today Elizabeth. I had forgotten about the rolling marble technique and am reminded how cool it is :) Great job !
Before I even started reading I thought, "Wow, her blog header is super cute!" I really need to invest in MDS2. I am thinking this month. Great cards!
Elizabeth, What a fun Halloween card...love the marble technique, and your Autumn Blessings card is beautiful!
I LOVE!!! the splatters!! Thanks for the inpiring idea!!
Cute! I need to remember to pull out that spiderweb embossing folder. It's a fun one this time of year! :) I love both cards -- fun to toss some digital in there. :) | [
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Reflection ’08 « Honey and Locusts
Reflection ’08
Jan18 by John Gardner
“The Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He will.” ~ Dan 4:25b
Facebook really is a crazy thing. It’s amazing how much access into people’s lives we have at our fingertips… and how much we allow others to access our own. If you are reading this, chances are pretty good you’ve also been reading some of what I’ve written in the last couple months regarding the election. I will attempt in this entry to be far less “loquacious, nay, garrulous” (to borrow a quote from Brit Hume, poking fun at Joe Biden).
I’ve spent too much of the last 18 hours reading others’ responses to the election results. I’ve read everything ranging from “The world will end tomorrow!” (it didn’t) to “C’est la vie” (nothing so frustrating as apathy) to “Finally! The one who will right every wrong is here!” (nope… trust me, you’ll know when He comes) to “Obama Nation = Abomination” (clever, but unnecessarily divisive) to “God is in control” (true, but do you really mean that?).
Since you’re reading this, we’ll assume you want to know how I feel about it, so I’ll tell you. First of all, though, I want to address those of you who may not know Christ as Lord and Savior: A lot of what I write will have little to do with you. We have completely different worldviews, and a completely different perspective. Whether we agree politically or not, much of what I say will likely sound strange to you, and that’s fine. I still invite and encourage your thoughts, comments, questions and arguments.
I also urge you to not take at face value my words, nor those of any professing Christian. Rather, I would love for you to investigate the Scriptures yourself, to see whether things said in the name of Christ are consistent with His Word. We Christians are often accused of being “closed-minded”. Perhaps this criticism is deserved to a large extent. But are you willing to take the high road and approach God’s Word with an open mind? If so, I have just finished reading a book that I think would be a marvelous introduction to the Word of God, whether you are a skeptic, a cautious seeker, or even a Christian looking to develop a deeper appreciation for the Bible. The Reason for God, by Tim Keller. If you’d like, I’ll loan you my copy. I’m also happy to read/discuss your point of view. Really.
Now, for my Christian brothers and sisters. No matter how/if you voted, or what you may be feeling about President-Elect Obama, my greatest hope for you is that you will take a moment to truly meditate upon God’s sovereignty. I would say the exact same thing had John McCain won.
Every four years, our nation elects a leader, and, by the very nature of our political system, half of our citizens are upset with the results. In this regard, as in nearly every other identifying factor of Americans, Christians are virtually indistinguishable from the world. Why is this? Why are we so invested in the results of an election? Of course our lives will be dramatically affected by our government, but has the sun ever failed to rise? God IS in control, and His mercies are new each morning. Try to keep a little perspective.
Some Christians are very proud supporters of Barack Obama. While I am not part of this group, I can certainly see his allure. He is perhaps the best political speaker in history; certainly in recent American history. His rhetoric of hope is inspiring; his promises of social reform and pacifism appeal to our sensitivities. Whether one agrees with him or not, it is undeniable that he is a tremendous leader.
I do believe that many genuinely saved Christians diligently prayed over their election choice, and felt that Obama was the right choice. It is not my place to judge that decision. Still, I believe that someday each of us will be called upon to give an account for our choices, and when the time comes to defend your choice to vote for the man with the most radically liberal voting record on abortion in Congressional history, I can only hope you have a good answer.
This is not to say that McCain was by any means a “Godly” choice, either. As a matter of fact, in many ways, I think Republicans and Democrats today are virtually identical. Both parties have produced great reformers and great leaders; both parties have been unable to produce a candidate I can really get behind during my brief 10-year voting life. This is why I feel it’s important to carefully consider each candidate in each election (and this includes third-party candidates like Bob Barr, Chuck Baldwin, etc). But I digress.
Ultimately, nations will rise and fall, and God will still be seated on His throne. In the meantime, we have the immense privilege of living in a nation where the transfer of power is a peaceful occasion, and every voice is still heard, whether we be a minority or even standing alone. That in itself is a tremendous blessing!
Am I disappointed that Obama will be our next president? Yes. Am I surprised? Not really. Am I worried? Not at all. I do not agree with his policies, but, as he said in his (brilliant) acceptance speech, he is my president, too. I would still rather live in an Obama America than any other country in the world. I pray for him, and for the decisions he will make. My president has no bearing on my ability or my requirement to live according to the Spirit. I will fail; my God will forgive.
As a Christian, “place not your hope (there’s that word again) in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.” (Psalm 146:3). Why hope in things that might be, when we have true Hope in things that WILL be? Our motto should not be “Yes We Can”, but “Yes He Will!”
This does not mean that we can leave everything to God. He is more than able to accomplish His will without our help, but He desires to include us in the process! We must stay informed and stay active. We must continue to stand on His promises, to promote good will, and to fight injustice where we see it. We must learn to do all this with a measure of grace.
We very well may be in for some tough times in the coming years, but since when have we ever expected anything less? Let’s all agree to do our part to submit to the authority that has been given over us, working together inasmuch as we are able to do so without compromising those values on which God’s Word is clear.
Brothers, do not be caught up in the dealings of this world. Our Lord is coming quickly!
You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?” But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory. ~ Romans 9:14-23 | [
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Great location to our Clearwater Beach favorites. Quit location on inter coastal. Patio on water was great place for coffee while watching birds and dolphins. Toby quick to respond to questions. Would stay again if available.
We were Very pleased with everything. Toby was very helpful and friendly. Location was perfect. Steps to the beach out the front door and waterfront views of the channel out the back. We had a great time and would highly recommend to anyone considering visiting the area.
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Betsy Transatlantically: Bright Monday Morning
Good morning, all! I'm going to interrupt our normally scheduled programming - no Monday Laugh today - because I'm in such a good mood that I don't need to be cheered up. (If you remember, we started the Monday Laugh as a bit of oomph to launch ourselves into the workweek. Don't be silly, I'm not speaking in the royal we; I just think of this blog as a collaborative effort!)
I catch myself smiling for the silliest of reasons. On their own they don't mean much, but together they make for a very optimistic Monday morning.
In fact, the sun is shining so happily through my French doors onto my crisp and clean white sheets - that does make all the difference to a good night's sleep, doesn't it? - and the roses on my table have burst into such luxurious bloom - I find myself a bit infatuated with pots of mini-roses at the moment, especially when they're pink - that I am tempted to ask permission to work from home.
Alas, it's not an option today - but I do have a desire to take these fresh neutrals and vibrant hues with me all day. I'm thinking of wearing this...
and if I could get my hands on this...
I'd be an even happier woman.
Have a perfectly lovely Monday, dear readers!
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The show centers around the wake of a loved one, Bertie (played by Amanda LeBlanc) and the voices that have “carved our town”. From the moment the audience is greeted, there is mystery and intrigue. During the eerie opening, we are ushered through a graveyard where several tombstones stand in a lonesome grove of birch trees. The unusual setup peaks our interest even before begin the show, and reminds of us of our own losses, the light and darkness of those we’ve known, those precious to us who have gone on and never come back to tell.
We soon learn how fragile life is, and how bountiful, as those tailored for heaven begin to share their intimacies. All those “sleeping on the hill” soon rise again as intellectuals, “sailors of thought and seekers of the earth’s treasures”. We begin to see and feel the full spectrum, a celebration of life not just in Spoon River, but of all the world all around us. Soon the audience is being carried through the characters’ triumphs and failures, and consequently through our own sadnesses and strengths, as rich and complex as the music that delivers. The result is captivating theater.
Alive again are also the fashions of the early 1900s, apron-clad women with the wonder of innocence telling their stories next toothers in silks and feathers.The hard-lived men in coveralls we know well in Atlantic Canada have their moment to shine just as others from the upper class, drinkers in suit jackets and hiccups. The voices delivered are also in range, from Scottish to Southern and all walks of life. Spoon River does a lovely job of exploring relationships and ambitions, as we readily consider what it’s like to be gone too soon.
The heart and soul of the play drips with Masters’ poetics, a banquet of the whimsical, with the major chords of young love set next to the minor arcana of the homeless, the heartless, the criminal. Mike Ross, composer and co-adaptor of Spoon River, makes sure that we hit every single note. Check out Ross’s interpretation of musical theater versus music theater on YouTube here.
As the narrative arc of Spoon River unfolds, we listen with amazement as the voices from the other side welcome Bertie into the great beyond. With drummers drumming on her casket, the voices of the dead lift her up and into the discovery that another world awaits to greet her. The stars begin to align as young Bertie begins to sing, the voice we yearn to hear. This throws the audience momentarily into a cosmic tailspin, beyond death and into the beauty of possibility, of transcendence, of immortality. As Bertie reminds us, “voices departed but never forgotten.”
As the show ends we are not saddened but uplifted, emotionally recharged and alive in all that we touch, and reminded of the volatility of life. Spoon River is a highly recommended show that will resonate with audiences for days after. “Is your soul alive? Then let it feed.”
Spoon River plays at Confederation Centre’s Mack Theatre in Charlottetown until August 20th
Spoon River 2016 Charlottetown Festival Trailer
Mo Duffy Cobb is a freelance writer who lives in Charlottetown, PEI. She has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has been published in Literary Mama, The Rumpus, Damselfly Press, Understorey Magazine, Red: The Island Storybook and more. She is the Founder and Editor of Cargo Literary, an online travel journal that publishes transformational travel experiences, and her own memoir Unpacked is forthcoming in March 2017 from Pottersfield Press. | [
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10 Signs Like This: June 2007
Accidentally local
It's week 1 of Liz's One Local Summer event, and I have been very, very distracted. More to the point, I've spent most of my waking hours doing two things: (1) picking wild blackberries, and (2) processing birds and putting them into the freezer. It was only last night, when I sat down to a plate of tandoori chicken with Indian-spiced vegetables, that it occurred to me: Hey, this is a completely local meal. A really, really local meal. These chickens and vegetables, they are ours.
So here's my Week 1 effort. A wrap-up of all the southern U.S. participants (for indeed, I am the regional OLS wrangler!) will follow on Monday morning. Those of you who are participating, make sure to blog or e-mail or Flickr-post by midday Sunday.
TANDOORI CHICKEN: our own, with a marinade that included our own garlic
INDIAN-SPICED VEGETABLES: our own green beans, onions, and garlic; half the potatoes were ours and half were from a grower in Athens (35 miles away)
SUNGOLD TOMATOES: our own
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Please stop hanging out in the henhouse. You are making the hens uncomfortable, and a couple of times you have nearly given me a coronary. I am forever shooing you out of the coop with a shovel. One of these days, I'm going to decide you've had enough warnings.
Dear Tommy Irvin and Zippy Duvall,
Surely, as Ag Commissioner and Farm Bureau President (respectively), you have better things to do than to hold a formal government-sanctioned religious service at which you pray for rain. I know we're all a little desperate, but let's leave that to the ministers, shall we?
Our house is spotless. Gorgeously spotless. The reason we won't let you in has nothing to do with a housekeeping disaster of monstrous proportions. There's a perfectly good explanation, really, which is... um... let us get back to you on that.
Dear Noncompliant Goose,
Lately I have been having a terrible time convincing you to go indoors for the night. All the other geese line up contentedly and wait their turn to go in the door. You, however, always decide to make a run for it at the last moment. Last night you sprinted away from me and got caught in the electric fence. I actually saw sparks fly off you. I am pretty sure our neighbors think I am torturing an opera singer over here.
It is no wonder that tonight you lined up with the other geese. I hope and trust that this improved behavior will continue.
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Labels: nature, ranting, small feathered dinosaurs, weather
Starting this Sunday, Liz is running her One Local Summer event again. I participated last year and really enjoyed it; it's low-key, because it's only one dinner per week, but it's still educational and creates a fun sense of community among the participants. It's so cool to see what everyone comes up with.
This year she's had such an enthusiastic response (more than 100 people!) that she's had to close further registration. Any more people, and there'd just be too much to handle. As it is, she has delegated some of the clerical work to several regional wranglers (I'm in charge of the southern U.S.). The good news is, you can still follow along if you haven't signed up--we just won't be able to include you in the weekly wrap-ups, and you won't be eligible for the incentives.
If you are a participant, hi! and welcome! Liz gives some great advice on her OLS Questions and Answers page, but if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me. I'll be watching your blog (or waiting for your e-mail) every week, then including you in a weekly summary (either posted here, or on a subpage of Pocket Farm, we're not sure which yet).
I will be sourcing my OLS meals from Georgia only--and where possible, from a 100-mile radius. In the past I would have said it'd be incredibly difficult, but the more you eat locally, the more sources you find. It's funny how it works.
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• After years of making do with a percolator, we bought a new drip coffeemaker. It is programmable, so it can make coffee all by itself and have it waiting for me when I get up in the morning. Needless to say, this represents a huge jump in Quality of Life.
• The s.o. completed an outdoor chickenwire-and-netting aviary for Chicken House #2--a porch-covered vestibule area that will later lead to a number of separate pens--and today the young chickens and turkeys ventured into the great outdoors for the first time. Bravery is definitely breed-specific: Barred Rocks were the first out the door, followed by Red Star boys (remember them--the padding in the shipment? they are nice guys and we will be rather sorry to eat them, but there's nothing that can be done, because we all know the problems associated with Too Many Roosters), then Speckled Sussexes. Cornish boys were curious, but very flighty and scaredy. Ameraucanas were so docile that they would stay outside if placed there, but they took no initiative. Brahmas, Langshans, and Mille Fleur banties wanted nothing to do with the strangeness, and only ventured out after everyone else had been happily pecking grass for quite a while.
• We are harvesting the first Sungold tomatoes. There is a small Lemon cucumber on the vine, and green beans are starting to roll in in quantity.
• My back is getting better.
• My chores--the ones I can do with a delicate back, at least--have recently been made more interesting by heavy use of podcastable language lessons. I'm taking three languages at once, something my mom did one semester in college. "It won't screw you up," she reassured me. Which is a good thing, because I am enjoying all three. The Mandarin is the best by far, and I have actually plunked down money for a basic yearly subscription so I can download the pdfs. That same company also offers Spanish, but I wasn't crazy about the hosts, so I went with this one instead. It's clear and sensible, and kind of quirkily fun because it's taught by Scots. (I hope I'm not picking up an odd accent.) Lastly, I'm doing French. I already read it pretty well, but I speak it quite badly, so I'm using this for review and reinforcement. I recommend podcast language lessons to anyone; they're great for keeping your mind busy when your body has to do the dishes.
• We have bees again, magically. A while ago our hive swarmed, and half the bees absconded to the top of a 60-foot pine tree, from which we were unable to recover them. We watched the remaining bees closely and were horrified that no brood appeared--they seemed to have been unsuccessful in raising a new queen. The colony began, predictably, to die out. And then...inexplicably...there was a healthy hive again, full of young fuzzy bees that are now busily pollinating the garden. We are extremely puzzled, but have decided not to look a gift bee in the proboscis.
• Lately I am all about this recipe, made with shrimp instead of avocado. I love avocado, but trust me when I say shrimp rocks all over it in this particular instance. I suppose one could use both. Hmm.
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Labels: gardening, hive mentality, infrastructure, obsessive kitchenry, ouch
This is pretty much how I see it, too
Food for thought. Even our leaders should be able to conceive of the climate change problem in Clint Eastwood terms, no?
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Could you move over? I gotta rest.
A couple of days ago I must have slept wrong, because I woke up with my back, as they say, "out." Ever since then the s.o. has had to do a lot of my chores, which is especially unfair considering that he did all my chores while I was away in St. Louis. Poor guy!
I think I did something to one of my lumbar muscles. Probably it started with luggage-carrying. I almost rue the $70 worth of spices I brought home from Penzey's in my carry-on! Almost.
My initial thought was to go for the Midol. You know, muscle relaxant. But then when I looked at the packaging, there was nothing but a pain reliever, a diuretic, and some caffeine. So I went to Target and looked through every single box of, er, female-troubles medication. No muscle relaxant. What the...? Obviously I can't be misremembering this; if there had never been a muscle relaxant in Midol, that wedding scene in Sixteen Candles would never have been written.
Has anyone noticed that they're taking all the medication out of our over-the-counter medication? I understand the pseudoephedrine thing--even if I don't like it--but why have they defanged Midol?
Disappointed, and ever-so-slightly crippled from pain, I ended up trying Aleve for the first time. I actually like it pretty well. Millions of older Americans with arthritis can't be wrong, it turns out.
Every day my back is getting a little better. Which is a good thing, because the garden really needs to be weeded now that we have started getting a little rain.
I had a great time, but it's taking me longer to recover from the late nights than it has in the past.
I came back to find a zucchini in the garden as big as a cantaloupe. We ate half of it, and the other half went into a doggie dinner.
There's fresh basil, and the first of the wild blackberries are ready!
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I think this means summer's here
That's about a 14-inch colander, by the way, if it helps you get the scale. The Tondo Chiaro di Nizza zucchini got rather large overnight!
Tonight I'll cook one of my favorite recipes: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's pasta with creamy zucchini sauce. For those who don't own the River Cottage Cookbook, all you do is slice a couple of pounds of zucchini very thinly and cook them quite slowly with a couple of good glugs of olive oil and some minced garlic, without browning, until it all completely breaks down. This removes the wateriness from the squash and turns it into a sauce. Then you season it, add a few tablespoons of cream, and grate in some Parmesan cheese. Serve it over any kind of pasta you like.
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Labels: gardening, obsessive kitchenry
Flying the, er, friendly skies
From Thursday to Sunday of this week, I'm traveling to St. Louis to attend a music festival that, over the course of a decade or so, has become quite dear to my heart. I'll see a lot of my best friends from far-flung locales. And in a gorgeous harmonic convergence, some of my other best friends from Athens are attending this year for the first time. Can you feel the love?
Instead of driving, which would be excruciatingly expensive at current gas prices, I'm flying. That means putting a lid on my usual Stevie Nicks-like luggage tendencies (i.e., lots of costume changes) and, even worse, coping with draconian air travel regulations. So I've been scouring the drugstores, looking for travel-sized containers for my toiletries.
I find it interesting that, while the regs specify that your shampoo, etc., must not be in a container larger than 3 ounces, the vast majority of travel bottles on the market are... wait for it... 4 ounces.
Who did this?! They deserve to be bitchslapped.
Well, never mind. I still feel the love.
My mother took me at my word when I said that everyone ought to have geese. In my honor, she purchased a Flock of Hope from Heifer International. Someone out there will have birds of their very own--and a leg up in this uncertain world--because of her generosity.
Heifer is one of my very favorite charities. I'd love it if this post inspired a few of my readers to give the gift of sustainability. Give a goat! Choose a chicken! Transfer a tree!
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Labels: fun with friends, small feathered dinosaurs, x's and o's
The Cleveland Cavaliers have finally won the Eastern Conference--and against the loathsome Detroit Pistons, to boot.
I'm not a sports maniac, but I think it's fair to say that I've waited for this day my whole life. The Cavs were born in northeastern Ohio the same year I was, and this is the first time they've managed to win the East. This victory is all the sweeter for the fact that star LeBron James is a local hero, a high school prodigy from Akron.
Anyone with really good sense would avoid Ohio pro sports altogether, because it's been a story of injury, disappointment, last-minute choking, bad coaching, stupid trades, generally lackluster play, etc., from time immemorial. But I have a soft spot for my hometown basketball team because my ex-stepmother worked in the Cavs' marketing department in the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a result, we had really great seats at the old Richfield Coliseum--right behind the players' wives--during a time when the Cavaliers actually showed promise and might have even won something if it hadn't been for a fellow named Michael Jordan on an opposing team. It's enough to make anyone enjoy sports. To this day, we have a Cavs ornament on our Christmas tree every year.
The Cavaliers are up against the San Antonio Spurs in the finals, a team that the s.o. finds as repellent as I do the Pistons. So you can bet we'll be glued to the TV.
In other sports news, I trust you've all seen this video? I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Amazing.
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Goose #1: Say, this is extraordinary. It appears that water is actually falling out of the sky!
Goose #2: I know! This has never happened before in our entire lives!
Goose #1: HONK!
Goose #2: HONK, indeed!
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Labels: small feathered dinosaurs, weather
They're saying we may get some rain in the next several days. If we do, it'll be the first real rain in weeks--maybe months, I've lost count. We're experiencing a major, historic drought.
On Wednesday I was talking with my friend L, and she told me that an acquaintance who lives down the road from us was forced to send his cattle to slaughter because he couldn't afford to feed them anymore. Pastures are brown and crackly, and the price of hay has gotten up to $70 per large round bale. As we stood in the park talking, we saw a cattle trailer turn the corner, as if on cue, bearing another farmer's cattle toward the sale barn.
Yesterday we had one of our smoky days. It was a full moon, and the moon shone eerily orange through the haze.
I heard from a fellow vegetable vendor that he has nothing to sell because of the dryness. We have that problem to some extent, too: You can water all you want (or all you can afford), but all it seems to do is keep the plants alive. They don't really grow the way they ought to.
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US Patent Application for DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE SURGICAL REMOVAL OF TISSUE Patent Application (Application #20090125036 issued May 14, 2009) - Justia Patents Search
Justia Patents Means For Removing Tonsils, Adenoids Or PolypsUS Patent Application for DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE SURGICAL REMOVAL OF TISSUE Patent Application (Application #20090125036)
accessing a neural foramina of a patient;
applying tension to the abrasion device to modify the tissue.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising applying electrical current to determine the location of a nerve in the neural foramina relative to the abrasion device.
applying tension to the abrasion device to urge the abrasion device against a target tissue to modify the target tissue.
9. The method of claim 8, further comprising applying electrical current to determine the location of a nerve in the neural foramina relative to the abrasion device.
Publication number: 20090125036
Patent Grant number: 7738969
Inventor: Jeffery L. Bleich (Palo Alto, CA)
Application Number: 12/357,289
Current U.S. Class: Means For Removing Tonsils, Adenoids Or Polyps (606/110); Methods (128/898); Sensitivity To Electric Stimulus (600/554); Cutting, Puncturing Or Piercing (606/167)
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Movies | Venice Film Festival Pushing Into the Little Known
Venice Film Festival 2013 VENICE — It is difficult to imagine a better use of 3D than in Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity,” which opened the Venice Film Festival this year not just with a bang, but with a considerable quantity of space debris that the audience found hurtling toward them with alarming verisimilitude.The out-of-competition film shown on Wednesday night stars Sandra Bullock as Ryan Stone, a medical researcher, and George Clooney as Matt Kowalsky, a veteran astronaut on his last mission. They are on a routine space walk to repair the Hubble Telescope when, minutes into the film, an exploding Russian satellite sets off the space equivalent of a multicar pile-up. It shreds their shuttle craft and the telescope, leaving them floating in space several hundred miles above Earth, with only each other for company and a rapidly diminishing supply of oxygen.The movie, scripted by Mr. Cuarón and his son Jonás, immediately sets the audience on edge — you wonder not just how are they going to survive, but how are they going to manage to sustain this drama over an hour and a half. Yet sustain it they do, to dazzling effect. It is difficult to give more plot details without revealing any of the twists and turns of this gripping and visually stunning drama.“Gravity” is a surprising hybrid, a sci-fi disaster movie, but an intimate one. It has balletic qualities that go way beyond Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” with which it will inevitably be compared. The pyrotechnic effects in this movie could only have been achieved with the latest digital tools, but the Cuaróns’ film remains a story that is centered on character and human emotions. It also has memorable moments of poetry — a shimmering detached tear-drop traveling through space, for example — and humor. Continue reading the main story
Ms. Bullock’s performance is a bravura demonstration of “grace under pressure,” in a role that was clearly physically and mentally demanding. Her character has suffered a personal tragedy, but faced with the seemingly impossible challenge of maintaining her life she finds new untapped sources of strength and determination. She said at a news conference that while researching the part she had been in regular contact with astronauts on the International Space Station. One shudders to think of the size of her telephone bill.
Venice Film Festival 2013 There has long been talk of turning this modern Australian epic into a movie, but it has taken nearly 40 years to bring it to the big screen. In fact, so much time has elapsed that the movie records some aspects of Australian and Aboriginal life that have since changed considerably. It is also something of a nostalgic document of a pre-GPS era — when disappearing into the wilderness for weeks on end was still possible.
Although born in the United States, Mr. Curran spent many years in Australia and made his first film there. He shot it in the Outback, often in arduous circumstances, and Mandy Walker’s cinematogaphy, using a special 35-millimeter film, does full justice to the continent’s awe-inspiring desertscapes.The Australian Mia Wasikowska is perfectly cast as Ms. Davidson and plays the remarkable adventurer with skill, conviction and sensitivity. There is, too, a splendid cameo performance by Rolley Mintuma as an Aboriginal elder who guided and befriended Ms. Davidson on one of the most hazardous parts of her journey.
The 10th edition of the Venice Days sidebar category got off to a strong start with the screening of Yuval Adler’s “Bethlehem,” in Arabic and Hebrew and co-scripted with Ali Waked.
In this thriller set in Jerusalem and the West Bank, Razi (Tsahi Halevy) is an Israeli police agent who has managed to recruit a young Arab boy, Sanfur (Shadi Mar’i), as an informant in Bethlehem. Sanfur’s older brother, Abu Ibrahim (Tarek Copti), has become a militant high up on the Israelis’ hit list, and Razi and his colleagues now seem on the verge of being able to use Sanfur to entrap and assassinate him.But an almost paternal bond has grown up between Sanfur and Razi, which Razi’s boss becomes increasingly worried might sabotage the ambush that is intended to prevent Ibrahim from carrying out another deadly attack in Jerusalem. The murky world of terrorism and counter-terrorism, and the vicious circle of suspicion and betrayal in which all the players are locked, are well drawn in this gritty, suspenseful drama as the action moves toward its inevitably violent denouement.
The first of three Italian films to be shown in competition was Emma Dante’s “Via Castellana Bandiera” (A Street in Palermo). In this adaptation of her own novel, Ms. Dante herself plays one of the leading roles as Rosa, a Palermo native, who, much against her better judgement, has returned to the Sicilian city with her partner, Clara (Alba Rohrwacher), for a wedding.They take a wrong turn and find themselves in a narrow street in a poor neighborhood head-to-head with a beat-up vehicle driven by an evidently batty old woman, Samira (Lena Cotta). She is driving her extended, noisy — and disappointingly stereotypical — Sicilian family home from the beach.
Neither Rosa nor Samira will back down and the stand-off soon takes on ludicrous (and implausible) proportions as day turns into night and the neighbors start betting on which of the women will be the first to throw in the towel. Unfortunately, the filmmaker seems to have little more of an idea of how to extract herself from this impasse than the characters she has created. | [
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Microsoft takes its battle with Apple to brick and mortar - CNET
commentary Microsoft is looking for the object of desire that will have people breaking down the doors at Microsoft stores and catapult Windows into mobile orbit.
12 July 2012 9:01 am AEST
Microsoft Store in Palo Alto, Calif. Microsoft
Microsoft tends to move slowly. Apple, Google, Facebook, and others have been blazing the trail into the digital future, while the 37-year old Microsoft has been inhaling their fumes. Poor Microsoft? Not exactly. The company's software continues to dominate in the old world of Windows and Office, as well as with desktop PCs and game consoles via the Xbox.
For its last quarterly earnings, Microsoft reported revenue of $17.41 billion and operating income of $6.37 billion, up 12 percent from the same quarter last year. But longer-term growth is dependent on competing with Apple's iOS and Google's Android platform for the allegiance of several billion mobile, connected humans around the world.
The laggard Microsoft has finally delivered a response to the mobile leaders with Windows 8, which is slated for an October debut. And, taking another lesson from Apple, a key part of the Microsoft Windows 8 offensive is ramping up its retail stores, with plans to have 44 opened by the end of June 2013.
"The Microsoft Store brand will become more pervasive and go out into the world," Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner said at the company's Worldwide Partner Conference. "More and more markets around are going to see the Microsoft Store, and this holiday on the heels of the Windows 8 launch we're going to do some holiday pop-up stores. And we're going to keep going more and more pervasive. And you'll see the store brand continue to go out into the world with the opportunity we believe we have to tell the Microsoft story."
Microsoft Store merchandise will include a selection of Windows PCs, phones, and tablets, as well as the Xbox and third-party apps and hardware. But, the stores have a long way to go to be pervasive, as Turner desires. Apple currently has 327 retail stores worldwide, which generated $16 billion in sales last year. Most of the Microsoft stores are located in upscale shopping malls. Apple burnishes its cult-brand aura with flagship stores amid high-end luxury brands and museums, as in New York City.
Microsoft Store locations (Source: Microsoft)
In any case, "pervasive" will not be enough to make a huge dent in the lead that Apple, or Google, has with mobile devices. Certainly Microsoft, and its partners, will sell billions in merchandise as the upgrade to Windows 8 takes hold. But beyond the Windows PC feast, can Microsoft and its partners make objects of desire, the kind that compel customers to camp out overnight at the stores to be first in line to pick up the latest tablet or phone?
A happy iPad owner at Apple's flagship store in New York City Dan Farber/CBS
With the Surface, Microsoft is attempting its own Apple-like object of desire, a marriage of hardware and software, tablet and PC. It will be sold primarily through the brick-and-motor and online Microsoft Store.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said his goal is to sell "a few million Surface PCs" in the coming year. For contrast, in the weekend following the Friday, March 16, 2012, launch of the third-generation iPad, Apple sold 3 million units. Maybe he was being modest, so as not to further alienate partners who are displeased with Microsoft's new entry into the hardware space, or he doesn't think that the initial Surface will slow iPad adoption. Windows 8 phone may have an easier time than the Surface in challenging the incumbents in the coming months.
Ballmer can take great solace in IDC estimates that 375 million Windows PCs will be sold in the next 12 months. But Microsoft is still seeking the Windows 8 object of desire that will have people breaking down the doors at Microsoft stores and catapult the new Windows into mobile orbit.
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Ladies clubs revel in Teej’s folk flavour - Times Of India
You are here: Home>Collections>Folk SongsLadies clubs revel in Teej’s folk flavourVaivasvat Venkat, TNN Jul 14, 2012, 05.53AM ISTTags:Venus Ladies Club|Teej|Niharika Ladies ClubLUDHIANA: As gathering clouds cast a spell on the city, members of Niharika Ladies Club and Venus Ladies Club dressed in vibrant phulkari "dupattas" (stoles) and sporting long plaits braided with "parandi", enjoyed singing folk songs and dancing to traditional beats on Friday as they celebrated the arrival of Teej. Venus club organized its Teej party in a hotel on Dugri Road. The celebration started with a dance performance of 15-year-old Pallavi Madan on the number "Desi Girl". Pallavi set the mood right for the day as members cheered and applauded her performance. Without much delay, a team dressed in traditional clothes took to the stage and set it on fire with a high-on-energy giddha show. The team included 30-year-old Kashish Mahtaroo, Navpreet Kaur, who sang "boliyan" (Punjabi songs), Ritu Goyal, Sonali Goyal and Damandeep Kaur.
Dugri Phase I-resident Navpreet, 30, said, "Teej festival is always special. This time was even better for me as it was my first performance on stage. The atmosphere was ecstatic and we had really great fun. It is a festival for women and we enjoyed it thoroughly." Members also enjoyed a special cooking class for making nutritious food. Inviting Teej to the city, members of Venus Ladies Club and Niharika Ladies Club took the lead in celebrating the festival on Friday. Apart from enjoying folk songs and dance, Venus club members made most of a cooking class. "It was a very nice twist to the celebration. The class was very interesting and I learned many recipes that are good for health," said Pavneet, a member of Venus club. The excitement was just as high at Niharika Ladies Club, who celebrated at Lodhi Club with much fun and frolic. Women danced on songs associated with Teej like "Mahiya nee long gawaiyan", "Tasveer mohabbat" and "Sawan aya jhoom ke". Club members also decided to create awareness regarding the environment and organized a quiz competition. Charneet Thukral, resident of Sarabha Nagar, Sheila Grover and Sandeep Oberoi of BRS Nagar won a lucky draw for all members wearing yellow and green clothes. Vouching that no celebration is complete without tambola, members also enjoyed their favourite game before heading home. FEATURED ARTICLES7 Day flat belly diet plan5 Steps to a flat tummy in 7 days20 ways to gain weight fastMore:20 ways to gain weight fastWork-from-home becomes popular in India10 tips to get rid of under eye puffiness5 Natural tips to prevent hair lossHomemade tips to get rid of sun tanDiabetes diet for Indians
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Mr. Kelsey's Class: KMH: Patriot News
Yesterday I briefly mentioned that KMH: Patriot News, the broadcast club that I sponsor won first place in a video competition that we entered. I just want to say how proud I am of the students in KMH from last year. They did a phenomenal job all year long but especially on their entry into the Reel Spirit Awards. My goal last year when we entered that contest was to touch nothing. The winning broadcast, which you can see by going to: http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/~mkelsey/KMH , was completely done by the kids. They wrote the scripts, filmed the segments, edited the video, and did all of the green screen effects. I didn’t do anything on that broadcast. Sometimes, especially at the beginning of the year I will center a camera shot for the kids, or do a green screen effect but for that broadcast, it was all the kids. They did an outstanding job. I am super excited for those kids. I can gauruntee that we will be entering again this year. I am typing this on the airplane coming back from Colorado Springs and I can’t wait to get back to school on Monday and see the trophy.
More thoughts about zero G. Our coach told us that for the next couple of days we would feel a little odd after having been weightless. He isn’t kidding. It hits at odd times and doesn’t last long but every once in a while I have a feeling that makes me think about floating around. It isn’t so strong that I feel like I’m floating but it feels like that first second of weightlessness when you just feel like you are getting lighter. Flying today hasn’t been a big deal, I haven’t had the urge to yell, “Feet down – coming out” and I haven’t grabbed onto anything to hold on. But I’m also not on the ground yet. I know that the kids are wondering about something and yes, I will be wearing the flight suit to school tomorrow!
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Fresh photography by Fulvio Bonavia | How About Orange
Fresh photography by Fulvio Bonavia
If you like captivating photography, food, and accessories—particularly when all three are combined—you'll enjoy Fulvio Bonavia's portfolio. Take a look at his "A Matter of Taste" photographs in the "Work" section over here. I'm glad my shoes aren't made of food. As it is, I have enough trouble keeping my foot out of my mouth.
(Images by Fulvio Bonavia)
This is amazingly beautiful! I can't believe the handbag.
More like fresh "fruitography," am I right?! (rimshot)
Wow! Although I think I'll make a cake out of today's raspberries...
Hmmm... where have I seen those before???
It's impossible this bag... In one minute... Nothing in the table...
I absolutely love his stuff! It is truly amazing! The purses are the best though!
So cute! I really like the bag!
So clever and amazing! Thanks for sharing these with us. ♥
Hecho con Liebe said...
Wowww. I love it verry much
haha these def. brought an immediate smile to my face. original!
Those are so cool. Now I'm craving raspberry's.
so marvelous - that rasberry bag is beautiful! :)
This is exceptional!! I want a raspberry purse of my own.
I love that prosciutto ring!
Your foot in the mouth comment was priceless - well done.
ahhh this way you always have something to munch on ...love your comments!!! Aren´t those shoes beautiful though...a lovely aubergine pair of ballerinas....
aubergine ballerina flats... awesome. thanks for sharing!!
Wow, how marvelous! Love it!
How supremely talented is Fulvio Bonavia - who would of thought to make a purse out of raspberries!
Oh! I love the photos - I also love the food shoes. I have vegetable sandals that my boyfriend wants to burn. Will have to send you a photo.
this is so awesome!!! love the eggplant shoes :)
it's funny i looked at this post today because yesterday my friend linked me to an italian website with the same artist and these photographs. really beautiful stuff.
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Patent US5458122 - System for wireless transmission of medical data - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsThe system for wireless transmission of medical data comprises a piece of transmission equipment carried by the patient which comprises a unit for differential amplification and band filtering, a unit for rejection of interference noises, particularly the sector and its harmonics, existing in the band...http://www.google.com/patents/US5458122?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5458122 - System for wireless transmission of medical dataAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS5458122 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/115,600Publication dateOct 17, 1995Filing dateSep 3, 1993Priority dateSep 4, 1992Fee statusLapsedAlso published asDE69311860D1, DE69311860T2, EP0586286A1, EP0586286B1Publication number08115600, 115600, US 5458122 A, US 5458122A, US-A-5458122, US5458122 A, US5458122AInventorsSerge HethuinOriginal AssigneeThomson-CsfExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (9), Referenced by (66), Classifications (8), Legal Events (5) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetSystem for wireless transmission of medical dataUS 5458122 AAbstract The system for wireless transmission of medical data comprises a piece of transmission equipment carried by the patient which comprises a unit for differential amplification and band filtering, a unit for rejection of interference noises, particularly the sector and its harmonics, existing in the band of the useful signal, an amplification circuit with automatic gain control and a modulator receiving a carrier frequency, for example microwave at 2.45 GHz and the useful signal, in analog or after a digital conversion and optional processings. The system also comprises a suitable receiving station. The carrier frequency can be either generated in the transmission equipment, or in the receiving station which then transmits the nonmodulated carrier for the transmitters that are associated with it.
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Trans fats in restaurants: The New York City experience
July 21, 2009 | 1:38 pm
In December 2006, New York City's Department of of Health and Mental Hygiene announced that heart-unhealthy artificial trans fats were to be phased out of restaurant foods in the city. (At least, to low levels -- less than 0.5 gram of trans fat per serving.)
Today's Annals of Internal Medicine has an interesting report on how the trans-fat removal went -- whether restaurants complied, whether the trans fats were replaced by extra saturated fats, whether it cost restaurants more, etc. (The above link takes you to the abstract of the article -- you have to pay to view the entire thing, though it will become available for free after six months.)
In the first phase, the man-made fats were to be removed from fry oils and spreads, and in the second phase, effective July 2008, trans fats were to also be removed from other items such as baked goods.
Here's one interesting fact: The health department at first tried a voluntary program and bolstered it with an extensive educational campaign: mailing 30,000 food outlets with information, training restaurant workers about the issue.
Before the educational campaign, the department found that about 50% of the restaurants it inspected used artificial trans fats in shortenings, oils, spreads, etc.
After the educational campaign -- it found (drumroll) ... pretty much no change at all.
That's when it decided to make a trans-fat rule.
The rule seems to have worked well, according to the report, in spite of objections from the restaurant industry. By November 2009, less than 2% of restaurants were out of compliance.
And it doesn't look as though foods are getting loaded up with saturated fat instead: Wendy's fries seem to have removed the trans fats and kept the saturated fat level the same. Before the rule, a small order of McDonald's fries contained 2.5 grams of saturated fat and 3.5 grams of trans fats. Now, after the rule, a small order of fries contains 1.5 grams of saturated fat -- i.e. less fat overall.
And this: "Restaurants that switched to newer fry oils with 0 grams of trans fat reported that the change was cost neutral. Supply concerns proved unfounded because major oil producers expanded production of oils with 0 grams of trans fat," the Annals report notes.
Here's a Bloomberg News article about the report.
And here's an earlier article we wrote about artificial trans fats -- which includes information about what they are and the medical evidence suggesting they're bad news, as well as efforts by food companies to remove them from products in the grocery store. | [
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Testing Primark Blue Hair Spray – Simply Katie
Hey!! So today I’m going to be showing you my review and first impression of the Primark ‘2 in 1 colour + glitter hair spray’ in ‘blue bedazzle’. I tried this on my hair on Wednesday and I took a few photos and actually filmed a video on in (which I’ll link at the bottom), but as blogging is my favourite, I had to write a post on it.
To start with the packaging. It’s got a rainbow troll on it?? I’m guessing it’s got to do with the film ‘trolls’ but I’m not sure. It’s the average size of a spray can so yeah. There’s not really much to say, other than it’s blue and alright packaging. It’s was £3 and holds 125ml.
I have really really dark and long hair, so if I wanted to dye my hair the majority of other colours (any lighter), then I’d have to use bleach, which obviously damages your hair. I’m future I will be dying my hair, but as I’m only currently 13 and my school don’t allow any ‘unnatural colours’ I chose to just use coloured hairsprays. I’ve previously used a red one around Halloween, and it actually worked pretty well! I also just want to mention that I only sprayed the ends of my hair blue, as I prefer the look of this, and I don’t even know if there would’ve been enough product for all my hair. Anyways enough rambling, let me give you my review.
It did take a while for the colour to build up and at first I couldn’t really noticed how of a difference and my hair just kinda looked wet. Once the spray had started to dry it had a much better appearance as the colour looked a lot bolder and obviously dry. As it is a hairspray it obviously doesn’t feel the nicest in your hair and all day it just kinda felt dry and like straw. As I mentioned, this is most likely as it’s a hairspray colour but as I’ve only tried one other before this, I didn’t have much to compare it to.
Despite this, the end result looked so cool! The colour was so bright and also so so sparkly so I’d definitely recommend this for festivals or parties!
Some of the not so great things were that I’m pretty sure I used the whole can. And I do feel a little stupid as maybe I should’ve used it on a day when I was actually doing something, instead of the whole £3 used when I was just sitting around. As I mentioned there was LOADS of glitter, maybe even too much. I did put on a change of clothes whilst spraying my hair, but even afterwards the glitter covered my jeans and bomber jacket, as well as being all over the floor. But both of these things wouldn’t really be negative if you used it when attending a festival or something.
Overall, I was actually so impressed with the appearance of the spray and they’re super fun to play around with. I now really want to dye my hair, so comment below or tweet me (@/Oakleyssbinge) some suggestions on what I could do.
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed today’s post, also HAPPY EASTER! Anyways, have a great day,
My YouTube Video of Testing the blue hairspray: Testing Primark Blue Hairspray!
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reviews Clear all C BSanta Clarita1 review“Lovely place and lovely people!”Reviewed 1 August 2013 We cannot say enough about Michelle and Ron and the wonderful experience we had at Hidden Creek. Everything was perfection. We were in the Wildflower Room - plenty of space for two. The details were perfect, from the ample counter space in the bathroom, a clothes hamper, drawers as well as cupboard space and the fabulous spacious shower. The painted...More ReportHelpful?Thank C B Doug-n-TriciaCharlotte, North CarolinaLevel Contributor30 reviews21 hotel reviews13 helpful votes “Hidden Creek is #1 for a reason!”Reviewed 30 July 2013 While Hidden Creek, Michelle and Ron, are rated #1 in Girdwood by TripAdvisor, I can rank them as the #1 B&B I've ever stayed at! Their house was built as a B&B and therefore provides for a user experience that is beyond the norm and well above my expectations.
They live and breathe the Alaskan lifestyle and have personally experienced...More ReportHelpful?1Thank Doug-n-Tricia Beth766Chicago, IllinoisLevel Contributor12 reviews8 hotel reviews7 helpful votes “just perfect”Reviewed 28 July 2013 Wish we had been able to stay longer. However, the room, bath, and common areas are all beautiful. There were incredible cookies in the room. We weren't able to stay for the regular breakfast, which I am sure was wonderful, but Michelle left us delicious muffins and fruit. This is very special. ReportHelpful?Thank Beth766 ryansnurseSandy, UTLevel Contributor5 reviews4 hotel reviews1 helpful vote “Absolute Perfection!”Reviewed 13 July 2013 This B&B is just beautiful. Everything about it was perfect. There are so many little details that they've thought of. We loved the views, the room, the hot tub, the daily treats, the conversation with the hosts and other guests, the hiking in the area, etc. I could go on and on. The breakfasts were so delicious. Michelle is a...More ReportHelpful?Thank ryansnurse Alan LPoughkeepsie, New York, United StatesLevel Contributor34 reviews4 hotel reviews14 helpful votes “Outstanding!!”Reviewed 11 July 2013 Our stay at Hidden Creek was outstanding. The place is well thought out and beautifully appointed. The innkeepers are engaging people who make you feel at home and prepare a great breakfast. This is among the top B & B's that we have stayed in both domestically and internationally. ReportHelpful?Thank Alan L swiftfiremanFloridaLevel Contributor64 reviews42 hotel reviews52 helpful votes “Just Right!”Reviewed 30 June 2013 This BnB is located in the quiet little town of Girdwood, a ski town in the winter time and a great base for all around activities in the Kenai peninsula all the time. The property is impeccable with great amenities and giant comfortable rooms with en suite amazing bathrooms. The owners Michelle and Ron are pleasant hosts who obviously know...More ReportHelpful?1Thank swiftfireman Debi VFort Worth, TexasLevel Contributor5 reviews1 helpful vote “Best of the BEST!”Reviewed 29 June 2013 We stayed in the Wild Flower room and it was the best place we've ever encountered in any of our traveling adventures! The Hosts, Michelle and Ron were simply wonderful and their B&B is superb and you will not find a better place to stay, guaranteed! They have the sweetest dogs too! We were and will continue telling everyone to...More ReportHelpful?Thank Debi V LilikoiInnHOlualoa, HI, the big islandLevel Contributor36 reviews10 hotel reviews12 helpful votes “beautiful home in lovely Girdwood!”Reviewed 12 June 2013 Girdwood is just a great place to visit with good restaurants, and amazing views! We felt so relaxed at this home and it was after many hikes so it was great to have the hot tub and relaxing surroundings of this home. We highly recommend this bed and breakfast and hope to go again! ReportHelpful?Thank LilikoiInn Mindy MBeloit, WisconsinLevel Contributor3 reviews3 hotel reviews“Best B&B EVER!!!!!”Reviewed 25 May 2013 These B&B owners are beyond great! Seriously, there is not one thing hostess Michelle has not thought of to make sure her guests feel totally pampered. First, our room was gorgeous. There was a private entrance that began with a common room complete with computer/printer, and a big screen television with a million DVD's. In there also was a Kuerig...More ReportHelpful?Thank Mindy M Fred SSuffern, New YorkLevel Contributor62 reviews19 hotel reviews29 helpful votes “A magnificent 4800 square foot house luxuriously appointed!”Reviewed 5 May 2013 We were the only guests and had "the run" of the entire house. The owner, Ron, kept us company and he was totally enjoyable to talk with. It is an incredibly gorgeous house with the finest of everything. You really get what you pay for, and more at this place. If you are a newly wed, this is certainly the...More ReportHelpful?Thank Fred S Previous
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Annual report - Indiana State Library
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Internet Archive Search: subject:"genealogy records"
by Stephens, Bascom Asbury Cecil; Bower, Alonzo Smith [Commentator]
Book from Project Gutenberg: The Stephens Family A Genealogy of the Descendants of Joshua Stevens Library of Congress Classification: CS
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Genealogy website crawl - NGSGenealogy.org (August 2013)
Archive of the website for the National Genealogical Society (NGS). See http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
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Genealogy website crawl - SCGSGenealogy.com (August 2013)
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Genealogy website crawl - FGS.org (August 2013)
Archive of the website for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), see http://www.fgs.org/
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Genealogy website crawl - APGen.org (The Association of Professional Genealogists) (May 2014)
Archive of the website for the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), an international organization dedicated to supporting those engaged in the business of genealogy through advocacy, collaboration, education, and the promotion of high ethical standards. Online location: http://www.apgen.org/ .
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This is a copy of all of the Italian language entries for FamilySearch's blog, as of early April 2014. Online location: http://familysearch.org/blog/it/ .
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This is a copy of all of the Spanish language entries for FamilySearch's blog, as of early April 2014. Online location: http://familysearch.org/blog/es/ .
Partial archive of the website for Bagnowka.com (Bagnówka), a website that documents the historical cemeteries of various faith groups (Christians, Jews, Muslims) in Poland, particularly in the Bialystok area. Tombstone photographs and some transcriptions and translations are provided. See http://www.bagnowka.com/ .
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Genealogy website crawl - FamilySearch Blog - English entries (April 2014)
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Genealogy website crawl - FamilySearch Blog - French entries (April 2014)
This is a copy of all of the French language entries for FamilySearch's blog, as of early April 2014. Online location: http://familysearch.org/blog/fr/ .
This is a copy of all of the German language entries for FamilySearch's blog, as of early April 2014. Online location: http://familysearch.org/blog/de/ .
Archive of the website for the Dallas Genealogical Society. See http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/
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Genealogy website crawl - SFGenealogy.com (August 2013)
Archive of the SFGenealogy.com website for San Francisco Bay Area genealogy and history resources. See http://sfgenealogy.com/ .
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Police lose keys to Wembley StadiumBy Eurosport | London Spy – Mon, Jul 30, 2012 10:06 BST
Police lost the keys to Wembley Stadium in the latest security gaffe to dog the Olympics.
Officers searching the national football ground prior to the start of the London 2012 Games misplaced a set of keys used to open internal doors.
Scotland Yard said the relevant locks have been changed and that there is no security threat.
"On the morning of Tuesday, 24 July officers on the Olympic policing operation at Wembley Stadium reported that internal security keys, being used by them as part of searches, were missing," the Metropolitan Police stated.
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Tweeting blamed for TV cycling shamblesBy EurosportPostsBy Eurosport | London Spy – Mon, Jul 30, 2012 03:27 BST
Excessive tweeting has been blamed for the awful coverage of the men's cycling road race on the opening day of the Olympics.
The race was one of the most eagerly awaited events in the early stages of the London Games but, while Mark Cavendish and Team GB were well short of finishing in the medals, the BBC were also left red-faced.
Viewers were angered by a lack of graphics, poor audio and repeated mistakes as the commentators struggled to cover the lengthy road event to an acceptable standard.
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American athletes launch Twitter protestBy Eurosport | London Spy – Mon, Jul 30, 2012 02:46 BST
A group of U.S. athletes protested on Twitter on Sunday over curbs on appearing in commercials during the Olympics in what looked like a concerted challenge to rules designed to protect Games sponsors.
"I am honored to be an Olympian but #wedemandchange #rule 40," Harper tweeted, accompanied by a picture of a group of U.S. team mates in a meeting room. Others including triple Olympian Sanya Ross-Richards echoed the Read More »from American athletes launch Twitter protest
Billionaire Gates turns cheerleader for HsingBy Eurosport | London Spy – Mon, Jul 30, 2012 02:38 BST
American Ariel Hsing's Olympic table tennis campaign ended in defeat on Sunday but the teenager was hailed as "amazing" by supporter and Microsoft founder Bill Gates who embraced her after she came off court.
The 16-year-old, ranked 115 in the world, threatened to cause a major upset as she twice pegged back China's second seed Li Xiaoxia before eventually falling to a 4-2 defeat.
American billionaire Gates had sneaked into London's ExCel Centre to watch Hsing, who affectionately refers to him as "Uncle Bill".
Before the match Gates joked that he had never won a point off Hsing by using Read More »from Billionaire Gates turns cheerleader for Hsing
So if you were one of roughly a million fans who couldn't get hold of tickets, you might have been forgiven a raised eyebrow when you noticed that Wimbledon was far from full on the opening couple of days. You might start asking questions when you spotted the empty seats at the gymnastics. Read More »from Damage already done in empty seats mess
"It hurts a lot, I was fighting really well, making the points and the referees didn't give it. Read More »from Boxing judges favour Brits, claims beaten Brazilian
Novice rower wins hearts of Eton crowdBy EurosportPostsBy Eurosport | London Spy – Sun, Jul 29, 2012 20:58 BST
Niger's Hamadou Djibo Issaka, a rower of just three months, was given a rapturous reception normally reserved for gold medallists after struggling to the finish line in the men's single sculls on Sunday.
Drawing comparisons to swimmer Eric "the Eel" Moussambani who crawled to fame at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Djibo Issaka eventually crossed the line a full minute and 39 seconds after Lithuanian winner Mindaugas Griskonis. His time was 8 minutes 39.66 seconds.
"You can do it," yelled the announcer at the course on Dorney Lake to the west of London as Djibo Issaka approached the finish Read More »from Novice rower wins hearts of Eton crowd
Athletic legends tip Blake over Bolt in sprint showdownBy Eurosport | London Spy – Sun, Jul 29, 2012 19:37 BST
World champion Yohan Blake was a popular man when an international panel of athletes was asked on Sunday to pick the Olympic 100 metres winner.
The group, by a 4-1 margin, went for Jamaican trials double winner Blake over world record holder and reigning Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
"In track and field we having a saying, 'Stuff happens and you are only good as your last race'," former 400 metres hurdles world record holder Edwin Moses told reporters.
"I hate to not vote for Bolt but I am not sure the cards are in his favour. I am going to say Blake too. I think he is the man to beat."
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London police warn tourists over fake officersBy Eurosport | London Spy – Sun, Jul 29, 2012 18:03 BST
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KB Stamps: Colour Me #73
What's that, happy Wednesday you say? Happy Wednesday back at you!!! Today is what I like to call Wacky Wednesday. You are wondering why and I'll tell you... because we have a super fun and playful challenge for you over at Colour Me this week. The inspiration and colors are down right wacky (good wacky- lol)!!! I'll be super honest, this challenge was hard for me. My saving grace was this fabulous paper from Basic Grey Grand Bazaar collection, the colors were all cued up for me. Some of the DP even had the Lost Lagoon, but I didn't pick those ones. This DP sheet was one of my fave, so old and loud and perfect t mount with layers of Razzleberry and Blackberry Bliss (both SU!) behind. I used gold embossing powder to bling up the sentiment from Walter and Winnie. Finally, I added the enamel dots from MME. So what bold statement do you plan to make with these colors? There is a TON of inspiration over at the Colour Me blog. The DT did such an amazing job with this challenge, please visit them and give them some bloggie love!
Entering this into: Runway Inspired Challenge #84
love how you used the patterned paper
That BG paper is absolutely perfect for the challenge...such a fun card!
Wow! This paper could not be more perfect for this challenge! And, how awesome that you were able to combine with The Runway Challenge too! Your card turned out awesome!
This is such a stunning take on the inspiration photo :)
The embossed bold sentiment looks perfect over your floral paper Katie, terrific card!
Katie as soon as I saw your card I thought how lucky you were to have paper with the challenge colors! So pretty, it needed nothing but the sentiment and a little embellishment. Perfect! May 28, 2015 at 10:10 AM
So very pretty Katie! Lovin' all the beautiful flowers and the gold embossed sentiment!
OMG...love this card, love the color combo. It reminds me of some beautiful Indian saris.I may have to pick up that Basic Grey "Grand Bazaar" paper, too. Its beautiful all by itself, too.
Katie, I just love how you let this gorgeous paper shine! Super great card and the touch of gold just knocks it out of the park! :)
Great, I love it! Enjoy the day honey! Check my last post here!Follow each other? Let me know and I'll do the same:My blog | Bloglovin♥‿♥
So elegant and beautiful- a really cool card! Thanks so much for joining us on the Runway!
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Eclectic: My Starting Line
Today is the first Wednesday of the month (which just happens to be August, snugged in between July and September) so today is Insecure Writers Support Group. I'd been trying to decide what to write when Jeff asked me to write a guest post for his blog this month. My first thought was to ask for a topic assignment. Writing a blog post is a lot like writing a novel--I waste a lot of time dithering about what I should write before I settle down to actually writing.
And much like the time spent ditheringabout the novel, the time is wasted because I usually end up writing about something else entirely. If I'm given a topic (or a writing prompt) it's simple because I can just start writing without all the melodrama. A place to start.
Sometimes I wish I could be given a place to start in my writing career. "Here's your starting line. Now just go forward and keep moving." Instead I spent twenty years in the dithering stage before I decided to act. And I still don't know whether I've reached my starting line.
Maybe I'm still in training, running half a mile per day and hoping, someday, to run a marathon. I sincerely hope not. If my luck holds true, I'm going to reach the starting line for that first marathon and someone's going to say "All that training was to prepare you to be a sanitation engineer. You're in the wrong race."
Melissa BradleyAugust 1, 2012 at 9:32 AMYou are never in the wrong race. Anything you decide that you really, deep down want to do can be done. I'm dithering right now about two stories that I should have finished months ago and it seems like I'll never get through them, but I've decided that I'm going to finish o matter what.I wish you all the very best and much success as you navigate this world of writing. Believe and keep the faith.ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 9:53 AMThanks for joining me, Melissa!DeleteReplyNancy ThompsonAugust 1, 2012 at 12:40 PMHi Lauren! I'm a new follower via the IWSG. I think, no matter where you are on your writing journey, you will always be learning how to get better, how to write better, plot better, flesh out characters better. It's never ending, so there really isn't a starting point except for that moment you chose to take that step and start writing, no matter the topic. It's a life long journey if you choose it to be.ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 12:47 PMI choose it to be! :) I didn't start writing a year ago--a year ago I decided to quit my job and focus on my writing for a year. End of August!LaurenDeleteReplyE. ArroyoAugust 1, 2012 at 12:47 PMAs long as you're moving forward you should be okay. And you are not alone in that race. =)ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 2:15 PMThank goodness for that! Having others along for the ride is a lifesaver.DeleteReplySusan Gourley/KelleyAugust 1, 2012 at 2:09 PMI sometimes have trouble deciding what to start on next. I 'dither' too. Thank goodness for deadlines.ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 2:15 PMI've never had to deal with deadlines in that sense, but I hope to some time in the future.LaurenDeleteReplyRawknrobyn.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2012 at 5:30 PMYes, it feels like such a touch 'n go process. I'd like to be handed an outline, or just a first paragraph or even sentence sometimes. In other words, I appreciate this post. I suppose we just need to keep writing between bouts of dithering.Thanks for visiting. It's great to meet you through the IWSG.xoRobynReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 6:15 PMNice to meet you, too. I'm meeting a lot of neat people through all this social media stuff. Which is another sort of starting line, I suppose.DeleteReplyKari Marie WhiteAugust 1, 2012 at 5:30 PMThere is a healthy amount of dithering in my world. I'm learning to kick it where the sun don't shine, but I still struggle.ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 6:16 PMIt's what comes AFTER the dithering that we need to worry about! :) And edit, and edit again, and submit, etc...DeleteReplyNicki ElsonAugust 1, 2012 at 6:11 PMHaha, I often ask people to tell me which way to go---and once they do, I usually go running in the opposite direction, but hey at least it gets me moving. I'm sure you're well past that starting line.ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 1, 2012 at 6:17 PMI hope so. I've had people tell me I should quit writing--not those who know me well--and I can never decide whether to laugh in their face(s) or run screaming. :)DeleteJeff HargettAugust 3, 2012 at 1:16 PMI've read your writing and no, you should definitely NOT give up. Laugh, but to yourself, all the while knowing that you're going to make it. The screaming will be shouts of joy at obtaining your first contract or making the first sell or seeing your cover for the first time...DeleteReplyCiaraAugust 1, 2012 at 6:35 PMDon't ever give up. I'm sure you are running a marathon and you just hit mile 20 or so. Keep going.Nice to meet you. I'm a new follower from IWSG.ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 2, 2012 at 1:34 PMI will never give up. Ever. At age 97 I'll still be fussing over the fact that I have 3 books unedited. I'm sure I'll slow down by that point...DeleteReplyKatharina BrendelAugust 2, 2012 at 9:55 AMI think the fact that you buckled down and started is the most important part! From there on out everything will be progress, even if it happens in little steps.Good luck in reaching that marathon ;)ReplyDeleteRepliesLaurenAugust 2, 2012 at 1:34 PMOne step...then one more. Thanks for visiting!DeleteReplyAliceAugust 3, 2012 at 8:15 AMI think you're well into the race. taking a year off to write is a great starting place.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more... | [
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Beyond the quilt!: 09/26/13
Where the brass bands play!
Suffering from a big dose of cabin fever I was delighted when my hubby asked if I would like to join him on a walk along the promenade. I usually turn any invitation down as I am so busy in my sewing room but after nearly three weeks of non stop sewing I needed to GET OUT!
I really do love being home ...and although I don't often do any beachy things I enjoy pausing at the front windows and staring out at the sea. Last week we had much action here when a "micro light" went missing over the sea just in front of our flat! East Coast Radio had a minute to minute update, sirens were going off as the police vans arrived and an ambulance was on stand by and the masses were gathering. Two helicopters searched for hours!
Several hours later the only thing that had been picked up out of the sea was a big piece of plastic. No body had been found, no one was reported missing. Although it was a waste of resources and time it was wonderful to see that if we did have an emergency such as this, our emergency services would cope very well.
What do I do with all this precious free time?...I get into my sewing room and I SEW! I have the radio on so that I can keep abreast with what is happening in the world, and while listening to sweet music , I SEW! Needless to say I am very happy.
To start off I have a couple of U.F.Os that I need to finish and a couple of requests for quilts to make to. Let me begin at the beginning.
A friend, Anita, moved to New Zealand. Before leaving Anita had the task of clearing out her late Mother's things. She came across a quilt top and a quilt backing plus lots of bits and pieces of fabrics. Anita packed them all up and sent them to me with a request to make TWO quilts for her daughters. I looked at Granny's efforts and wasn't sure how I was going to approach this challenge. I asked the opinions of two of my quilting friends and the first one shook her head and said she would never take on the challenge. The second friend was constructive and gave me a little advice and much encouragement.
With all my travels it was a LONG time before I could actually begin on these challenges. Bless Grandma.....the whole time I was working on these quilts I tried to get in her mind and have good positive thoughts.
The back of the quilt consisted of pieces of Sanderson Linen from a book of samples. I pulled the pieces apart, washed them recut the fabrics and put them together with a lovely dusky pink sashing.
I am very pleased with the final result, I hope Anita is too. Now for the bigeye
The second quilt is a greater challenge as Granny had designed the top and had not got it anywhere near completion. I removed all the papers from the hexagonals, did some mending, added more hexies etc and then to cut a long story short, I managed to finish the quilt top and got it quilted to the backing.
After .....finished! I do enjoy the sense of achievement when the last stitch is stitched!
I asked Anita to tell me a little about her Mum and this is the info she sent.
Full names: Thora Sylvia Noome (Meyer)
Born;15August,1922 in Benoni.
She preferred to be called Grandma, loved all arts and her hands were always busy. Grandma used a Bernina treadle machine and loved creating.
I hope I have done Grandma proud and that her Grand daughters will enjoy and treasure these quilts.
I do like to be beside the seaside.....but there are no brass bands playing. There are vendors....
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The Value Of Cheerfulness: November 2010
{ 30 Days of Gratefulness: # 16 }
Our beloved Mama B. (David's Mom) who's birthday is today. I doubt there has ever been a dearer soul on this earth. ( Except for maybe her mother) I cannot even begin to tell you the blessing she is in our lives or how much we adore + admire her. She's makes Nov. 16th a beautiful, beautiful day!
Making headway on cleaning the house.
That I was able to get Annabelle out of the dining room closet quickly, after realizing and bursting into tears that she had locked her self in.
Dryers Limited Edition Peppermint Ice Cream. It's seriously, dangerously good. Thanks a lot Andi. ( it's her favorite and I hold her completely responsible for my addiction to it :)
This really, really good sermon on Fear + Anxiety and Jesus. I did not know until today that Jesus said, " fear not..." more than he said anything else.
Annabelle's precious bedtime prayers to: " Dear Jesus, please fix little baby Ella's body so she can live."
The man of my dreams, who just called down the stairs to me, "Chelle, bedtime."
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Thankfuls ( last weeks )
( find this free Thanksgiving printable here )
I have neglected to post an entire weeks work of daily thankfuls, haven't I? Not because there is a lack of things to be thankful for by any means, but it's been extra busy around here this past week. David is home from work now, as paving season is over for the year. We are all as tickled as can be about that, and love these special days with him and plan to make the most of them while we have with him here at home with us, during the lull between paving and winter work.
So in looking back on this happy little week just gone by, I am grateful for:
How Jack soaks up time with his Daddy's and watches David's every move around the house as he puts finishing touches and touch ups on things around here. All day long Jack carries around his " tool-tools" hitting stuff, and I am thankful for our dear little man in the making, even if it means two cracked + broken windows, two days in a row. We are seriously wondering if he has a arm of steel, as we've puzzled over how a little person can break windows with three swings of his plastic toy hammer?
So very thankful to our sweet Jesus for the miracle of little baby Ella, born earlier this week. For the outpouring of prayers and love for her and her dear Mommy, Daddy and two big brothers. And for the sweet hours spent together with really special + gifted friends this week, praying our hearts out and sewing up a little a baby quilt for precious Ella.
This E.Elliot quote: " Of one thing I am perfectly sure: God’s story never ends with ‘ashes." ( taken from These Strange Ashes )
Getting so close to checking off, " hang pictures on the walls " from the to-do list.
Asking Annabelle what her favorite thing of the day was: " the little pink christmas tree with lights that we saw at the store mommy! "
Jack and Annabelle's melt my heart baby crush on this scrumptious little baby boy that we are all so in love with.
Havarti cheese ( my #1 pregnancy craving ) in my fridge to snack on, a gift from previously mentioned " scrumptious baby boy's" nice + pretty Mommy .
Tea partys and matching hoodies and darling little friends.
Sunday morning fresh out of the oven cinnamon rolls before church.
Steaming cups of Trader Joes Vanilla + Cinnamon Black Tea with honey + cream.
Annabelle's adorable new nick name for Jack: Dinky.
This pretty little spot that's: " a shared collection of ideas + links + inspiration for creative, crafty, party throwing, homemade gift loving, and sometimes homeschooling mama/artists... "
Big pots of Potato and Ham + Ham and Bean Soup. Obviously I am on a ham + soup ( with homeade bread ) kick.
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{ Thankful : Days 5 + 6 }
Friday, Nov. 5th :
Making cookies with Anniebelle's to raise money to for our Operation Christmas Child project...
A impromptu date-night of fajitas + flirting...
Anniebelle's fun sleep-over with Auntie Roo...
How David always says to Jack..." oh, he was a good little monkey...but always very curious..."
The golden kaleidoscope of leaves out our windows, spinning downward in a morning sunburst
A entire two hours spent in the craft room. While Jack napped and Annabelle happily cut and pasted a clown and I worked on BLESSED banners.
David stashing a little bag of chocolate covered gummy bears in our cart and kissing me right in the middle of Winco.
Watching this " Random Act of Culture " with tears streaming down my face and some serious goose-bumps. And the email I got back from Grannie Annie after she'd watched it too..." That was SO beautiful! Oh my, I hope that catches on! Oh, I hope they do this here! I think that is a lovely, lovely thing to do and I hope it catches on! It was delightful, hallelujah! Pass it on! It really was delightful! IT's worth your effort!"
Jacks new love: tilapia. He's on a 30 day elimination diet right now. A really strict one and he can only have turkey and white fish for meat. On top of his already, no gluten, dairy, eggs sugar, soy, nuts, most fruits and some veggies, our try-to -figure-out-what-this-kid-isn't-allergic-to diet.
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Pouring out thanks...
For Jack's appointment with a new doctor that was a total answer to prayer and that gives me hope for getting to the bottom of his allergy/skin issues.
Craft night...which included a bunch of wonderful, creative ladies, busy with a fun Advent project, yummy treats, yards and yards of burlap and laughter + chatting until well past midnight.
A vase full of colorful leaves.
For a little shop update.
Sweet baby flutters.
Nov. 4th :
For a sweet Bible study time this morning. I think our little group is starting to feel a little more brave and safe to take things to a deeper, more honest + real level. For a lot of conviction on my part as we read through the chapter in our book: Profile of the Lukewarm. I wanted to jot down some quotes here but after I'd scoured the house for it, I realized that David must have taken it to work with him, which makes me so happy and thankful to know he's been reading it on his own.
Delighted in these three beautiful little girlies and their matching pig-tail braids...another one of this sweet + darling friend's, 1000 + 1 talents.
The silly telling of a bedtime story by Anniebelle's to her Daddy that started like this..." Once upon a time Daddy there was a rabbit who had a tail made out of cheese. And who walked on his ears. And had two bellybuttons for eyes..."at which point they both dissolve into silly, silly giggles.
Thankful especially for this day because it was on this very day 29 years ago that this most amazing + beautiful lady was born. Struggled all day understanding why God would allow her birthday to be turned upside down by something really scary happening to her just as amazing + beautiful little daughter. All day + evening I worried and ached for them and for other dear friends who are hurting...and then came David's gentle encourage-ment to " not doubt God ...to just trust that He knows and allows what's best for us and those we love so dearly. And by last night the prayers of so many were already being sweetly answered, worries stilled and from the sound of things, it has been a really happy, normal, celebrating + making up for lost time, sort of day for them.
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Mukund Padmanabhan will succeed Malini Parthasarathy as the editor-in-chief of The Hindu, becoming only the second editor from outside the founding family of the 127-year-old daily. The decision was made at a board meeting of the Chennai-headquartered publication. Padmanabhan has been working with the group for the past 15 years and headed Businessline since 2012. Business Standard reports: "The decision to appoint him as the new editor was taken at Kasturi & Sons Ltd (KSL's) Board meeting today, according to sources in KSL. Board of Directors and management officials were not available for comment immediately."
In January this year, Malini Parthasarathy, the first woman editor of The Hindu resigned, allegedly over differences with the board regarding the newly-launched edition in Mumbai.
The board of Kasturi and Sons Ltd. (KSL), publishers of The Hindu, appointed Parthasarathy as editor-in-chief of the daily at its meeting on January 20, 2015. She took charge on February 1, 2015.
Following Parthasarathy's exit, Suresh Nambath, the national editor of the paper, was overlooking its daily operations. Padmanabhan, a LSE graduate, had taught in the Delhi University for a brief period before beginning his career in journalism. He had worked with The Indian Express before joining The Hindu. | [
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Patent US5919712 - Apparatus and methods for multi-analyte homogeneous fluoro-immunoassays - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsMethods and apparatus for evanescent light fluoroimmunoassays are disclosed. The apparatus employs a planar waveguide with an integral semi-cylindrical lens, and has multi-analyte features and calibration features, along with improved evanescent field intensity. A preferred embodiment of the biosensor...http://www.google.com/patents/US5919712?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5919712 - Apparatus and methods for multi-analyte homogeneous fluoro-immunoassaysAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS5919712 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/748,687Publication dateJul 6, 1999Filing dateNov 13, 1996Priority dateMay 18, 1993Fee statusPaidAlso published asUS6316274, US6979567, US20020160535Publication number08748687, 748687, US 5919712 A, US 5919712A, US-A-5919712, US5919712 A, US5919712AInventorsJames N. Herron, Douglas A. Christensen, Hsu-Kun Wang, Karin D. Caldwell, Vera Janatova, Shao-Chie HuangOriginal AssigneeUniversity Of Utah Research FoundationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (51), Non-Patent Citations (42), Referenced by (110), Classifications (51), Legal Events (6) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetApparatus and methods for multi-analyte homogeneous fluoro-immunoassays
The embodiment of FIG. 1 further includes a 45� angle mirror 110 which is positioned for making beam 102 a vertical beam prior to focussing the beam onto the biosensor. It will be understood by those skilled that the number and arrangement of mirrors 104, 106, 108, 110 may be varied as necessary to accommodate various space limitations, with the sole requirement being that a sufficient amount of light be directed to biosensor 120.
Of further interest in FIG. 4A is the orientation of lenses 404, 406 with respect to waveguide 302. It will be seen that the curved edges 404A, 406A face towards waveguide 302, which is 180� from the orientation depicted in FIG. 3C. While the focussing lens can be oriented in either way, the arrangement of FIG. 4A is presently preferred for illumination of the waveguide with the flow-through cell.
In a further and highly preferred embodiment of the biosensor depicted in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the end of the planar waveguide which is distal to the receiving edge, has a portion 650 of serrated or toothed shape. The angles 652A, 652B must be less than the critical angle for total internal reflection at the waveguide-air interface (the critical angle for polystyrene/air is about 51�). Preferably, the sum of angles 652A, 652B should be 90�, so that the light is retro-reflected back along the longitudinal axis of the waveguide; still more preferably, angle 652A=652B=45�. An advantage of this shape is that it increases the level of internal reflection without a reflective coating on the edges, thus reducing manufacturing complexity and costs.
FIG. 19 shows data for the fluorescence intensity of biotin-conjugated Cy5 dye bound to an avidin-coated silica waveguide (ch. A) as a function of beam entry angle, as compared to the "background" level of fluorescence from Cy5 dye free in solution (not conjugated to biotin and therefore not bound to the avidin-coated surface). The critical angle for TIR at the silica-aqueous solution boundary is about 26�. The data of FIG. 19 indicate that the signal-to-background ratio (ch.A�ch.B) for a beam entry angle of 20� to 25� is about 4-fold higher than for 0�. Thus, beam entry angles of one to about five degrees less than the critical angle are presently preferred for silica waveguides. For a polystyrene waveguide with an aqueous adjacent medium, the critical angle for TIR is about 33�, and a useful range of beam entry angles is from about 25� to about 32�, with the higher angles generally being preferable.
Silica chips or glass or quartz microscope slides were cleaned with chromic acid, then treated with 5% APS/95% deionized water (v/v) for about fifteen minutes at room temperature. The APS-treated surfaces were rinsed with deoionized water and absolute ethanol, and incubated in a vacuum oven which had been flushed at least three times with nitrogen, at 120� C. for 1 hour. The resulting silanized surfaces were then soaked in 2.5% glutaraldehyde (E.M. grade from Polysciences) in 0.1M carbonate-bicarbonate buffer, pH 9.2, for two hours at room temperature.
Next, linear PMahy was reacted with the aldehyde groups on the treated chips to create a cross-linked polymer film with many unreacted hydrazido groups in the chains. This was done by dipping the treated chips in solutions of PMahy of between about 5% and 8% (w/v), pH 5.2, at a temperature between about room temperature and about 60� C., for a time sufficient to form a polymer film of thickness about 100 Å or less. The thickness of the hydrogel layer increases with time and temperature of incubation in the solution. It was found that optimal conditions for preparation of the film of 100 Å thickness or less, comprised incubating in 5% (w/v) PMahy for 2 hours at room temperature (about 25� C.).
Following derivatization with SMCC, the hydrogel-coated surfaces were treated with a 1 mg/ml solution of Fab' fragments in phosphate buffer, ph 6.0, with 5 mM EDTA. The waveguide surface so prepared was shown to immobilize Fab' molecules at a surface density of about 1.4�10-12 moles/cm2. Also the surface was able to immobilize Fab' fragments at their C-terminal thiol groups in a site-specific way. The thickness of the resulting polymer film was determined by ellipsometry to be about 100 Å, as was desired. This film thickness is much less than typical previous polymeric films, which have thicknesses of 0.35 to 25 μm (microns). The above-described method of preparing the PMahy polymers is superior to that described by von Kern et al. using polymethacryloylacid esters. Such esters suitable for reaction with hydrazine hydrate often have a molecular weight of 80,000 daltons or more, from which it is difficult to obtain a desirably thin film on the waveguide.
In actual experiments, the procedure was as follows. Chromic acid-cleaned silica surfaces were immersed in a solution of 3�10-6 M (molar) avidin for about 3 hours at room temperature. The surfaces were then washed several times in PBS to remove unadsorbed avidin.
An alternate method was used for biotinylating whole antibodies, in which biotin-LC-hydrazide was coupled to oxidized carbohydrate groups in the Fc region of the antibody. Mab designated 9-40 (a murine monoclonal IgG1 antibody that binds fluorescein), was oxidized by incubation at a concentration of 1-2 mg/ml protein in 10 mM sodium periodate, 0.1 M sodium acetate pH 5.5 for 20 minutes at about 0� C. Glycerol was then added to a final concentration of 15 mM to quench the reaction, and the mixture incubated a further 5 minutes at 0� C. The oxidized Mab 940 was purified by gel filtration chromatography on Sephadex G25 equilibrated with 0.1M sodium acetate buffer pH 5.5, and then reacted with 5 mM biotin-LC-hydrazide for 2 hours at room temperature with agitation. Unreacted biotin-LC-hydrazide was removed using a Sephadex G25 column equilibrated in PBS.
The density of immobilized Fab' fragments obtained using the avidin-biotin coupling chemistry was about 1.4�10-12 moles per cm2 (square centimeter).
The modified PEG was coupled to silanized-glutaraldehyde-treated waveguide surfaces prepared as described in Example I. A solution of 24 milligrams (mg) of PEG-ED powder was dissolved in 1.2 milliliters (ml) of 0.15M PBS pH 7.4 or in the same volume of 11% potassium sulfate-sodium acetate buffer at pH 5.2. The prepared waveguide surfaces were immersed in the PEG-ED solution and incubated at 60� C. for about 24 hours. The procedure using K2 SO4 -acetate buffer yielded a higher density of PEG molecules attached to the surface than that using PBS buffer. Antibodies or other binding proteins were immobilized to the PEG-coated waveguides as follows. A solution of about 3 mg/ml of antibody was dissolved in 0.15 M sodium acetate buffer, pH 5.2. A solution of equivalent weight of 50 mM sodium metaperiodate (NaIO4) was then added, and the reactants were agitated at room temperature for about an hour. Unreacted sodium metaperiodate was removed by passing the reaction mixture through a desalting column (type PD-10 from Pharmacia), which had been pre-equilibrated with the sodium acetate buffer.
Absolute antigen binding was determined by means of radiolabelled tracers or capture molecules. For example, radiolabelled BSA-FL9 was allowed to be coupled with immobilized Fab' fragments for 5 or 60 minutes in phosphate buffer pH 7.3 at room temperature. The tracer concentration was 1.5�10-7 M. Three ml per sample of fluorescein-labelled BSA (BSA-FL9) at concentrations ranging from 10-10 M to 10-7 M was injected into the flow cell. The injection was performed over a five-minute interval. The spectrum at wavelength of 488 nm was taken and the bulk BSA-FL9 was removed by flushing with PBS buffer. Three more spectra were taken, and the fluorescein peak from 513 to 517 nm was integrated. These values were set versus the log of BSA-FL9 concentration in order to obtain the binding isotherm.
TABLE I__________________________________________________________________________Summary of Solid-Phase Immunoassays using Silica Substrates Absolute Total Non-specific Relative Immobilized Binding3 Binding4 Non-specific Antibody5 Specific Coupling (� 10-12) (� 10-12) Binding (� 10-12) Activity6Surface1 Antibody2 Chemistry (moles/cm2) (moles/cm2) (%) (moles/cm2) (%)__________________________________________________________________________Hydrophobic Silica (DDS) Heat Treated IgG Random 0.65 0.04 6.46 3.00 21.67Hydrophobic Silica (DDS) Acid Treated IgG Random 0.67 0.07 9.70 2.20 30.45Hydrophobic Silica (DDS) Fab' Fragment Random 0.37 0.25 69.00 1.30 28.46Silica/APS/GLU Acid Treated IgG Random 0.55 0.21 38.18 3.75 14.67Silica/APS/GLU/PEG Oxidized IgG Specific 0.56 0.11 19.64 2.06 27.18Silica/APS/GLU/PEG Oxidized IgG Random 0.41 0.10 24.39 1.44 28.47Silica/Avidin Biotin-IgG Specific 0.72 0.02 2.92 0.94 76.60Silica/Avidin Biotin-Fab Specific 0.84 0.02 2.62 1.10 76.36Silica/Avidin Biotin-Fab Specific 0.80 0.02 1.88 " 72.73(with biotin-PEG)Silica/Hydrogel Oxidized IgG Specific 0.17 0.01 6.88 7.95 2.14(preswollen)Silica/Hydrogel Fab' Specific 1.51 0.03 2.03 2.76 54.71(preswollen) Fragment__________________________________________________________________________ 1 Abbreviations: DDS dichlorodimethylsilane; APS aminopropylsilane GLU glutaraldehyde; PEG polyethylene glycol (3400 MW); BSA bovine seru albumin; IgG intact immunoglobulin G; Fab' antigen binding fragment with reactive thiol group; ND not determined 2 All immunoassays were performed with an IgG, monoclonal antibody (9-40) which binds fluorescein. 3 Amount of 125 IFluorescein-BSA which bound to silica substrate. 4 Amount of 125 IBSA which bound to silica substrate. 5 Amount of 125 I9-4O immobilized on silica substrate. 6 Percent of immobilized active sites which bound antigen molecules.
TABLE II__________________________________________________________________________Summary of Solid Phase Immunoassays Using Silica Substrates Coveredwith Hydrogel with Maleimido Reactive Groups Total hCG Total hCG Relative Relative Immobilized Binding in Binding in Absolute Non- Non-specific Absolute Non-specific Binding Antibody 5 min 60 min Antibody specific Binding Binding in specific Binding in Constant (�10-12 (�10-12 (�10-12 Activity in 5 min (BSA) 5 min (BSA) in 60 min 60 min (BSA)Antibody pK0 mol/cm2) mol/cm2) mol/cm2) (%) (�10-12 mol/cm2) (%) (�10-12 mol/cm2) (%)__________________________________________________________________________Fab' from 8.85 1.39 � 0.07 0.62 � 0.03 0.81 � 0.03 58.3 � 0.8 <0.01 <0.97 <0.02 <2.47Anti-hCG-AFab' from 7.89 1.29 � 0.06 0.51 � 0.02 0.67 � 0.03 51.9 � 0.1 0.02 � 0.01 3.85 � 1.81 0.04 � 0.01 5.91 � 1.22Anti-hCG-BFab' from 8.70 0.74 � 0.04 0.18 � 0.01 0.41 � 0.02 55.4 � 0.3 <0.01 <6.22 0.03 � 0.01 7.21 � 2.09Anti-hCG-CFab' from 8.00 1.45 � 0.06 0.58 � 0.02 0.75 � 0.03 51.4 � 0.3 <0.01 <1.20 <0.02 <3.21Anti-hCG-DFab' from -- 2.50 � 0.10 0.04 � 0.01 0.06 � 0.02 2.4 � 0.7 -- -- -- --Mouse IgG__________________________________________________________________________antibody anti-hCG-A was used in the experiments whose results are depicted in FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8, 9A-9F, and 10A-10D.
F(ab')2 fragments were produced by digestion with pepsin using the procedure described by Grey and Kunkel, "H Chain subgroups of myeloma proteins and normal 7S globulin," J. Exp. Med. 120:253-266, 1964. Following digestion, F(ab')2 fragments were reduced to Fab' fragments using dithiothreitol (DTI). Specifically, 33 mg of purified antibody and 1 mg pepsin (Sigma) were dissolved in 0.1 M sodium acetate buffer (pH 4.2) and the digestion was carried out at 37� C. for 16 hours. The digestion was terminated by adjusting the pH of the reaction mixture to 8.0 with 2 M tris base. The F(ab')2 fraction was separated by gel permeation chromatography (Superdex Hiload, Pharmacia) using phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.7, as eluent. Fab' fragments were prepared by reducing the F(ab')2 fragments (1 mg/ml) with 1.75 mM DTT and 3.5 mM ethylenediamine tetraacetate (EDTA) in 0.17 M tris buffer (pH 7.4) for 45 minutes at room temperature. After reduction, excess DTT was removed by gel permeation chromatography using a Sephadex G-25 column (Pharmacia) equilibrated in 0.1 M sodium phosphate buffer (pH 6.0) containing 5 mM EDTA.
TABLE III__________________________________________________________________________Summary of Solid Phase Immunoassay Using Silica Substrates withAdsorbed Avidin and Biotinylated Fab` Fragments Absolute Immobilized Total Specific Non-specific Binding Relative Antibody hCG Binding Activity (BSA) Non-specific BindingAntibody (�10-12 mol/cm2) (�10-12 mol/cm2) (%) (�10-12 mol/cm2) (BSA) (%)__________________________________________________________________________Fab' from Anti-hCG-A 1.19 � 0.02 1.22 � 0.01 100 � 5 0.05 � 0.02 4.20 � 0.02Fab' from Anti-hCG-B 1.40 � 0.05 1.38 � 0.07 98 � 9 0.05 � 0.01 3.57 � 0.02Fab' from Anti-hCG-C 2.24 � 0.02 1.10 � 0.03 49 � 3 0.05 � 0.01 2.32 � 0.01Fab' from Anti-hCG-D 1.59 � 0.02 1.24 � 0.01 78 � 2 0.05 � 0.005 3.14 � 0.01Fab' from Mouse IgG 1.25 � 0.02 0.03 � 0.003 2.4 � 0.05 0.09 � 0.03 7.20 � 0.03__________________________________________________________________________
From the data in Tables IV and V, it is evident that the degree of nonspecific binding was significantly lower for the PF108 and PP105 coatings than for PF68 and PF88, and with Fab' concentrations of 1.5�10-6 M. For this reason, PF108 and PP105 are presently preferred BCPs. In general, among TBCP compounds, those exhibiting better resistance to non-specific binding (and thus presently preferred) are those having PPO segments of length about 45-50 residues or more. Desirably, the level of non-specific binding should be no more than about 10%, and preferably below about 1%-2%, of the level of specific binding. Alternately, or in addition, it is desirable that the absolute amount of non-specific binding be in the range below about 5�10-14 and preferably below about 5�10-15. Neither the hydrophilic-to-lipophilic balance of the TBCP, the total MW, or the molecular weight ratio of PEO to PPO in the compound, appear to be as important as the length of the PPO segment in selecting TBCPs with good efficiency in inhibiting non-specific binding.
TABLE V______________________________________Effects of Pluronics Coating on the Non-SpecificBinding of BSA and Fluorescein-BSA to PolystyreneExperi- Pluronics Fluorescein-ment Coating BSA BSANo. Pluronics Time (mol. cm-2) (mol. cm-2)______________________________________1. None -- 6.05e-12 8.37e-132. F108 24 hours 5.46e-14 8.13e-153. None -- 1.96 � 0.04e-12 1.53 � 0.06e-124. P105 24 hours <1e-15 <1e-155. F68 24 hours 1.68 � 0.30e-13 0.91 � 0.32e-136. F88 24 hours 1.03 � 0.30e-13 0.32 � 0.17e-137. F108 10 min <1e-15 <1e-158. F108 30 min <1e-15 <1e-159. F108 60 min <1e-15 <1e-1510. F108 180 min <1e-15 <1e-1511. F108 24 hours <1e-15 <1e-15______________________________________
Silica-MSil(5000) surfaces were prepared by incubating silica chips for 40 minutes at 90� C. with a 10% aqueous solution of MSil(5000). Silica-DPS-PF108 surfaces were prepared by immersing the silica chips for 60 minutes at room temperature in a solution of 10% DPS in toluene. The DPS surfaces were washed with ethanol, then with water, and then immersed in a 4% aqueous solution of PF108 for about 24 hours at room temperature.
Silica-APS-Glu-PEG(2000) surfaces were prepared by incubating silica chips with an aqueous solution of 10% APS at room temperature for 30 minutes. The APS-coated chips were then washed with ethanol and with water, and then immersed in 2.5% aq. solution of glutaraldehyde in bicarbonate buffer, pH 8.0, for 2 hours at room temperature. The chips were washed again, and then reacted with methoxy-PEG(2000) hydrazide in acetate buffer containing 11% K2 SO4, pH 5.2 at 60� C. for about 24 hours. Silica-avidin-biotin-PEG(3400) surfaces were prepared by incubating silica chips with avidin (3�10-6 M in PBS) at room temperature for 3 hours, then washed with PBS. The
avidin-coated chips were then reacted with biotin-PEG(3400) (also 3�10-6 M in PBS) for 3 hours at room temperature.
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Patent US6533719 - Diaphragm based spontaneous inflation inhibitor in a pump for an inflatable ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA pump assembly for a penile implant is provided having a mechanism which prevents spontaneous inflation of the cylinders implanted within the user. The preventative mechanism uses overpressure generated by the reservoir during unintentional compression to effectively seal the pump assembly from unintended...http://www.google.ca/patents/US6533719?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6533719 - Diaphragm based spontaneous inflation inhibitor in a pump for an inflatable prosthesisAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS6533719 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 09/749,256Publication date18 Mar 2003Filing date27 Dec 2000Priority date27 Dec 2000Fee statusPaidAlso published asUS6935847, US7350538, US20020091302, US20030065249, US20050250981Publication number09749256, 749256, US 6533719 B2, US 6533719B2, US-B2-6533719, US6533719 B2, US6533719B2InventorsCharles C. Kuyava, John W. Westrum, Jr., David W. ClarkOriginal AssigneeAms Research CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (60), Referenced by (80), Classifications (11), Legal Events (15) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetDiaphragm based spontaneous inflation inhibitor in a pump for an inflatable prosthesis
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Patent US5298784 - Electrically programmable antifuse using metal penetration of a junction - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Advanced Patent Search | Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsAn improved antifuse uses metal penetration of either a P-N diode junction or a Schottky diode. The P-N junction, or Schottky diode, is contacted by a diffusion barrier such as TiN, W, Ti-W alloy, or layers of Ti and Cr, with a metal such as Al. Al-CU alloy, Cu, Au, or Ag on top of the diffusion barrier....http://www.google.com/patents/US5298784?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5298784 - Electrically programmable antifuse using metal penetration of a junctionPublication numberUS5298784 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 07/858,835Publication dateMar 29, 1994Filing dateMar 27, 1992Priority dateMar 27, 1992Fee statusLapsedAlso published asEP0562996A1Publication number07858835, 858835, US 5298784 A, US 5298784A, US-A-5298784, US5298784 A, US5298784AInventorsJeffrey P. Gambino, Dominic J. Schepis, Krishna SeshanOriginal AssigneeInternational Business Machines CorporationPatent Citations (16), Non-Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (70), Classifications (13), Legal Events (6) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetElectrically programmable antifuse using metal penetration of a junctionUS 5298784 AAbstract An improved antifuse uses metal penetration of either a P-N diode junction or a Schottky diode. The P-N junction, or Schottky diode, is contacted by a diffusion barrier such as TiN, W, Ti-W alloy, or layers of Ti and Cr, with a metal such as Al. Al-CU alloy, Cu, Au, or Ag on top of the diffusion barrier. When this junction is stressed with voltage pulse producing a high current density, severe joule heating occurs resulting in metal penetration of the diffusion barrier and the junction. The voltage drop across the junction decreases by about a factor of ten after the current stress and is stable thereafter. Alternatively, a shallow P-N junction in a silicon substrate is contacted by a layer of metal that forms a silicide, such as Ti, Cr, W, Mo, or Ta. Stressing the junction with a voltage pulse to produce a high current density results in the metal penetrating the junction and reacting with the substrate to form a silicide. | [
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fashion rochester: Things My Mother Never Told Me: Makeup
Anything creamy or liquid should go on before dry, powdery products. This means, eye liners (creamy) before shadow (powder). Common sense- the shadow SETS the liner and keeps it from traveling. THEN, if need be, go back and add an accent or two atop your shadow. But, take it from my trial and error, it is annoying when liquid liner goes skidding across already powdered skin. 2. Makeup: Curl Lashes BEFORE Mascara Honestly, you are just wasting mascara and giving yourself more cleanup to do if you apply before curling. Avoiding curling altogether by priming the lashed instead.
3. Makeup: Primer, What is It? It is what it sounds like. It's just like balancing and prepping your walls for a new paint job. Skin Primer goes on after your moisturizer and before your foundation to even out skin discoloration and make your makeup last hours and hours longer without constantly touching it up. A 20th century gift to woman.
Foundations with SPF of 20 or higher can create glare ("shine") when reflecting light of a camera. Stick to SPF 15 or lower in your daily lotions and foundations. Better yet, steer yourself in the direction of foundations MADE to be used under lights. Andrea's Top Picks: Foundation and Mascara
Mascara: Lancome Primer and classic Definicils Mascara. Naturally defined lashes... I try to cheat on Definicils, but find myself going back again and again, dissatisfied with so-called competitors. Photo Credits: Photo by Hannah Betts, Hair/Makeup by myself, Andrea Galdieri Bonawitz, Model Anna Dana | [
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US Patent for Devices for opening screw caps on containers Patent (Patent # 4,150,591 issued April 24, 1979) - Justia Patents Search
Justia Patents With Means To Choose One Of A Plurality Of Actuator LeveragesUS Patent for Devices for opening screw caps on containers Patent (Patent # 4,150,591)
Devices for opening screw caps on containers
Nov 14, 1977 - Zyliss Zysset AG
A tool for turning the screw cap on a container and having a handle and a band to loop around the screw cap, a screw-threaded tensioning device to tighten the band onto the screw cap, and a quick release nut or other similar quickly releasing device to quickly release the band.
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This invention relates to devices for opening screw caps on containers.
Swiss Patent Specification No. 508,550 describes a manually-operated device for opening a screw-capped container. This known device is available commercially and comprises a handle mounting a band of material to be placed about the screw cap to be opened. The handle contains an axially-fixed threaded rod rotatable by hand and carrying a threaded nut to which at least one end of the band is secured. The nut is free to move axially but not to rotate, so that rotation of the rod in one direction enables the band to be drawn into the handle and tightened or tensioned about the screw cap.
The known device has a plastics handle, from one end of which the tensioning band projects in a loop, whilst at the other end there is situated a knob for turning the threaded rod. The ends of the tensioning band, which can be made of steel for example, are welded onto the nut which likewise can be made of steel. When the knob is turned, the nut moves along the threaded rod, the nut being prevented from turning in the handle, so that the loop of the tensioning band is retracted into the handle or is expelled from it according to the direction in which the knob is turned. To cause the loop to assume an approximately round shape, the handle has correspondingly curved guide grooves for the ends of the tensioning band. When the loop is placed around a screw cap and tightened then the cap can be easily opened using the handle as a lever, since the loop does not distort the cap.
The functioning of the known device cannot be faulted in this respect. In practice, however, it proves to be a disadvantage that the adjustment of the size of the hoop and the tightening of the hoop are effected using one and the same mechanism. This does in fact have the result that a compromise, which is not absolutely favourable, has to be made for the thread pitch of the rod, occasioned on the one hand by the demand for a higher clamping force (which presupposes a small thread pitch) and on the other hand by the requirement that the adjustment of the size of the loop can be effected within a reasonable time, which necessitates a thread of a coarse pitch. The thread pitch of the commercial device is comparatively small, so that it takes a correspondingly long time to adjust the size of the loop to the size of a screw cap. An unpractised user will not even be able to see immediately whether he is enlarging or tightening the loop when turning the knob.
Such an adjustment is, however, necessary practically every time the device is used, for the user will generally put away the device so that it occupies as little space as possible (that is, with the loop completely retracted), whereas the chief application is the opening of container caps of large diameter which are most difficult to open without assistance.
Each of the embodiments of the invention shown in the attached drawings comprises a manually operated device for opening a screw cap of a container using a tensioning hoop, the ends of which are guided in a handle, and which can be tightened towards the handle by means of a threaded spindle which can be rotated by hand inside the handle but which is axially fixed, and by means of a nut which is joined to at least one end of the tensioning band, and is fixed so that it cannot rotate in the handle but can move axially, characterised in that at least one end of the tensioning band is in operative connection with a sliding grip which may be displaced axially relative to the threaded spindle, by means of which sliding grip the nut designed as a quick-action nut can be disengaged from the spindle thread and moved, together with the end of the band, by the sliding grip along the spindle, that the nut can engage in any relative position of the sliding grip and that the end of the tensioning band with the nut is reliably joined to the coupling engagement when a pull is exerted.
The embodiments are simple to use even by persons unfamiliar with them and have very good clamping and adjustment characteristics because clamping and gross adjustment of size are made independent of each other. It will be seen that by means of the sliding grip, the end or ends of the tensioning band may be displaced by a simple sliding movement, so that the hoop can first of all be opened fully and then placed around the screw cap and tightened. The nut then engages again (which can be effected by hand or automatically) and the hoop is tightened by turning the spindle. The hoop can be loosened by pushing the sliding grip or, alternatively, by unscrewing the spindle.
The term "quick-action nut" used above includes a series of special nuts which are so constructed that they can be detached from their associated thread and coupled up to it again, but in their detached state can be moved along the thread. For this purpose the nut may have at an angle to its threaded bore a continuous hole intersecting the latter and having a diameter matched to the outer diameter of the threads of the bolt; when the nut is appropriately tilted then the threads disengage. Alternatively, a nut divided along its length can be used and the parts radially expanded for displacement.
By way of example only, certain illustrative embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first device embodying the invention, certain parts of the device being omitted for clarity;
FIG. 2 illustrates the device shown in FIG. 1 when in a closed position;
FIG. 3 is an axial section through the device illustrated in use clamped on a screw top;
FIG. 4 is a partial section, perpendicular to the section shown in FIG. 3;
FIGS. 5 and 6 are sections analogous to FIGS. 3 and 4 but with the clamping device disengaged;
FIG. 7 is a cross-section along the line 7--7 of FIG. 5;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment;
FIG. 9 is an axial section through the second embodiment when not in use;
FIG. 10 is a section analogous to FIG. 9 in a rapid adjustment configuration;
FIG. 11 is a cross-section along line 11--11 of FIG. 9;
FIG. 12 is a longitudinal section, analogous to FIG. 9, of a third embodiment;
FIG. 13 is a longitudinal section through the third embodiment, analogous to FIG. 10;
FIG. 14 shows a cross-section along the line 14--14 of FIG. 12;
FIG. 15 shows a partially cut away side view of a fourth embodiment in cross-section along line XV--XV of FIG. 16;
FIG. 16 is a rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 15, partially cut away, along the line XVI--XVI of the same Figure;
FIG. 17 corresponds to FIG. 15 with the nut disengaged;
FIG. 18 is a partially cut away side view, with the tensioning band broken away, of the end of the device positioned nearest the container;
FIG. 19 shows a partial perspective view of the device, in use; and
FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view of the end of the device nearest the container when opening a very small closure.
A first embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7. Referring to these Figures a device for opening a screwcapped container has an elongate handle 20 consisting of two haft members 22 and 22' which are almost mirror images of each other. Haft member 22 differs from haft member 22' only in that the former has a slot 24 extending parallel to its longitudinal axis which the latter does not. At one end 26 a respective half of a bearing portion 28 with a peripheral groove 30 of enlarged diameter is machined into each haft part. A threaded rod 32 is rotatably mounted in this bearing portion and has a collar 34 located in the groove 30 so that its axial position relative to the handle 20 is fixed.
The handle 20 over the greater part of its length is hollow and of rectangular section (FIG. 7) but at its other end 36 has a guide block 38. Between this and sides 40 of the haft members 22 and 22', which sides have a greater thickness in this region, two guide passages 42 are located, through which ends 44 of a tensioning band 46 pass into the interior of the handle.
These passages serve to bend the tensioning band, which when outside the handle forms a closed loop, so that the loop is as far as possible of a circular shape. For this reason the flat sides of the tensioning band, which is a steel band, rest against the sides of the passage such that the friction is comparatively great and the displacement of the band requires a certain expenditure of force.
The ends 44 of the tensioning band are rigidly fastened to a retainer 48, preferably welded on. The retainer is a hollow member made of bent sheet metal having two axially-aligned bores 50 and 52 through which the rod 32 passes and in which it is free to rotate. Inside the retainer is a quick-action nut 54. The nut 54 is cuboid and has a threaded bore 56 extends centrosymmetrically along one main axis of the cube. A threadless bore 58 on the other hand extends at an angle through the body of the nut. The dimensions of the nut are selected such that it can tilt inside the retainer by an amount corresponding to the angle of the threadless bore 58 (see FIG. 5). A resilient restoring member comprising a helical spring 60 acts on the nut and urges the plane end face 62 of the nut towards an operating knob 63 mounted on the rod 32; the retainer 48 has a stop part 64 but the nut does not rest directly on it but rather on a cup spring 66 located on the rod so that it is free to move. Two angled tabs 68 and 70 are provided on the retainer 48 and extend perpendicularly to the sides 40, the tab facing the slot 24 having a bore 72.
On the outside of the handle 20 an adjustment member in the form of a ring 74 is slidably mounted. A pin 76, for example and as shown a screw, is situated on the ring and through the slot 24 engages in the bore 72 of the retainer 48. Furthermore, a release lever 78 is formed on the ring 74, the free end of which release lever carries a wedge member 80 passing through the slot 24, the tip of which wedge member is located beneath the slot between the nut 54 and the stop part 64.
The device described thus far operates as follows: In FIG. 3 the tensioning loop 46 has been placed around the screw cap 82 of a container. Turning the knob 63 moves the nut 54 by virtue of its threaded section towards the end 26 of the handle, and in so doing a strong pull is exerted on the ends 44 of the tensioning band. As the ends of the tensioning loop are not, as perhaps might otherwise be thought, fastened directly to the nut, but are fastened to the retainer and provide axially-directed reaction forces on the nut 54 through the intermediary of the stop part 64 the threads cannot disengage suddenly; instead; the engagement becomes more reliable the tighter the band is clamped about the screw cap.
If the loop is to be loosened, the knob 63 is turned in the opposite direction. As a result, first of all the cup spring 66 will relax, as it is considerably stronger than the helical spring 60. As the nut 54 moves, the adjusting member 74 is moved together with it, since the retainer 48 is firmly joined to the adjusting member by means of the pin 76.
For rapid adjustement, the user presses on the release lever 78. This does not engage directly transverse to the axis of the rod but on one side thereof (FIG. 7), and for this reason the nut 54 is raised by the cup spring 66, the cup spring ensuring that there is always a gap in which the wedge can engage. The nut is tilted so that its threads disengage the rod thread and so that it then has adjacent to the rod only the sides of its threadless bore 58. When the ring 74 is displaced, the retainer can therefore be taken with it until the loop has attained the desired size. The position of the individual parts relative to one another is illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7 during the rapid adjustment procedure.
When the disengaging lever is released, the nut 54 returns under the bias of the spring 60 to its normal symmetrical position, so that the threads engage again.
A second embodiment of the invention is shown in FIGS. 8 to 11. Details corresponding to those of the first embodiment will not be described again in this or later embodiments. The difference between the first and second embodiments is the way disengagement is accomplished for rapid adjustment. On each side of a quick-action nut 54' there is a respective rocker arm 100, each rocker arm projecting towards the outside of the device through a respective slot 24'. The rocket arms 100 extend approximately perpendicularly to the threadless bore 58' of the nut, and are, as may be seen to greatest advantage in FIG. 10, staggered somewhat relative to one another. The adjusting member is a ring 102, arranged so that it can slide on the handle, having two cavities 104 facing respective ones of the slots 28' and the rocking arms 100. Each rocking arm projects into and is free to move in its associated cavity. Each cavity side 106 adjacent the end of a rocking arm is thicker than the mirror-wise opposite side of the other cavity.
This embodiment operates as follows:
Tightening and loosening of the tensioning loop are carried out as in the first embodiment. The ring 102 rests freely over the rocker arms 100, but when the nut 54' is moved is taken with the nut by these. If rapid adjustment is to be effected, then the handle is held firmly and the ring 102 is displaced relative thereto. In this step, depending on whether the ring is being displaced so that the loop is tightened or loosened, either one or other of the thicker parts of the cavity wall strikes against the relevant rocker arm and in so doing brings the nut 54' into the position shown in FIG. 10. Springs 62' and 66' subsequently bring the nut automatically into its engaged position again. It should be noted that the cup spring 66' is used in this case also to enable release when the loop is tightened, otherwise the nut would not be able to tilt because its plane face would rest tightly against the stop part 64' of the retainer 48'.
A third embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 14. Unlike the previously described embodiments, a tensioning band 200 is in this case connected directly to a quick-action nut 202, so a retainer is not, therefore, provided. Despite this, when subjected to stress the nut 202 is continually pressed into its engaged position because both ends 204 of the tensioning band are welded jointly to that side of the nut on which a corresponding moment is required to maintain the threaded parts in engagement. As it is desirable for the nut to engage automatically in any position, even when no pull is exerted, the tensioning band has a bend 206 near to the point at which it is joined to the nut. The tensioning band consists of a resilient material and this bend is so positioned that the desired moment is effective on the nut even when the tensioning loop is out of use.
The means for effecting rapid adjustment correspond in function to those of the second embodiment. However, as it is desirable that the handle should be weakened as little as possible, (every longitudinal slot is, of course, a weakening) in this case rocker arms are not positioned on both sides of the nut but only one rocker arm 208 is provided which passes through a slot 210 and then upwards and sideways forming an angle along the outside of the handle. Alternatively, a centrosymmetrical slot could be provided above the nut, through which a pin extends from the nut and on which pin the two rocker arms would then rest symmetrically.
It is not obligatory that the re-engagement of the quick-action nut is effected automatically under spring action; as an alternative, the adjusting member could be so designed that not only the disengagement, but the engagement as well is carried out manually.
A further embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 15 to 17.
FIGS. 15 to 17 show a handle consisting of lower and upper haft members 310 and 312 respectively, with a slot 314 in the upper haft member, in which slot a trigger button 316 is guided. The portion of the button inside the handle positively encloses a tilting or quick-action nut 318 which is held in a position in which it is engaged with the spindle 322 by a leaf spring 320, provided that the button is not depressed (FIG. 17).
Connection to the ends 324 of a tensioning band is effected by means of a sliding block 326. This block is a punched and bent part made of sheet metal guided so that it can move freely in the upper and lower haft members 312 and 310. This sliding block, to which the ends of the tensioning band are spot-welded, for example, has two cranked slots 328 near to the ends of which a transverse pin 330 passes through the nut and through the corresponding portions of the sliding block; the pin preferably being firmly joined to the nut. Since the pin is arranged on the side of the threaded rod remote from the leaf spring 320 and a short distance behind the upper threads 332 of the nut, when a pull is exerted on the ends of the tensioning band as the band is being tightened by turning the spindle, a torque is transferred to the nut which pulls it into the position, shown in FIG. 15, in which the nut is engaged with the spindle. On the other hand, pressing the trigger button 316 disengages the threads as shown in FIG. 17.
It will be seen that all parts have been formed in an extremely simple manner, and can be manufactured and assembled at low cost, the button 316 being manufactured preferably as an injection moulded or moulded part of plastics material.
FIGS. 18 to 20 show the special shaping of a stop 340 of soft polymeric material. When the lid of a container has little depth, tabs 342 of the stop 340 are positioned on the upper side of the lid, as shown, whereas if the lid has greater depth these tabs simply bend upwards. With lids of very small diameter (FIG. 20) a middle section 344 of the stop is compressed into a recess 346 in the upper and lower haft members 312 and 310, whereas when the lids are relatively large the stop is supported by means of the prongs 348 of the hafts on the outer arms 350.
1. A device for opening a screw cap on a container, the device comprising:
a band of material mounted by the handle so as to project therefrom in a loop to embrace such a screw cap,
tensioning means connected with the band and comprising two co-operating screw-threaded members on the handle and manually operable to tighten the band about the screw cap to be opened by contracting the size of the loop, and
adjustment means on the handle and manually operative to act upon and disengage the band tensioning means and provide a substantially coarser adjustment of the size of the loop than that provided by the band tensioning means.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two co-operating screw-threaded members include a first screw-threaded member rotatably mounted and also includes a second screw threaded member slidably but non-rotatably mounted, at least one end of the band is connected for movement with the second screw-threaded member, the second screw-threaded member is so constructed that its thread can be disengaged from the thread of the said first screw-threaded member to allow the said second screw-threaded member to be slid axially along the first screw-threaded member, and the adjustment means is operative to disengage the threads of the said screw-threaded members.
3. A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first and secnd co-operating screw-threaded members comprise a rotatably mounted rod and a slidably but non-rotatably mounted nut, respectively, at least one end of the band is connected for movement with the nut, and the adjustment means comprises a slidably-mounted member manually operable to disengage the threads and slide the nut along the rod.
4. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the nut has two bores intersecting at an angle, one of these bores being a threaded bore, and the other having a diameter which is lager than the diameter of threads of the rod, and the slidably-mounted member is operative to tilt the nut.
5. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein a retainer member is slidably mounted inside the handle and is adjacent the slidably-mounted member, and the retainer member contains the nut, and resilient restoring elements on the retainer member and bearing against the nut in the longitudinal direction of the handle.
6. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the handle has a longitudinal slot parallel to the rod, the slidably-mounted member comprises a ring member about the outside of the handle, and means projecting through the slot in the handle and providing an operative connection between the nut and the ring member to disengage the threads of the nut from the threaded rod.
7. A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein a retainer member is slidably mounted inside the handle adjacent the slidably mounted member, the retainer member embracing the nut and slidably receiving the rod therethrough, the nut having one end with an end face lying at right angles to the threaded bore, a compressible cup spring on the retainer member and confronting the end face of the nut and a resilient restoring element on the retainer member and urging the nut toward the cup spring for returning the end face of the nut against the cup spring.
8. A device as claimed in claim 7, wherein a ring member embraces the handle and is connected to the retainer member for movement therewith, the ring member having a disengaging element by means of which the plane end face of the nut may be moved away from the cup spring to tilt the nut.
9. A device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the disengaging element is a wedge-shaped portion on the ring member and projecting through a slot in the handle to move the nut.
10. A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein rocker arms are attached to the nut and project through at least one slot to the outside of the handle, a moment tilting the nut being applicable manually to the said arms.
11. A device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the nut has a rocker arm projecting outwardly transversely to the threaded bore, the ring member has stops which can be brought into operative connection with the ends of the rocker arm to tilt the nut.
12. A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the ends of the band are directly attached to the nut at one side in such a manner that the reaction force transferred to the nut when tightening the band acts as to engage the threads.
13. A device as claimed in claim 4, wherein both ends of the band are joined to a sliding element guided so that it can slide inside the handle, to which sliding element the nut is connected by means of a pin extending transversely to the direction of a displacement, a sliding grip affixed to the nut and pivotable about the pin with the nut so that the nut disengages from the rod, a leaf spring on the sliding element on the side of the rod remote from the pin and bearing against the nut to tilt the nut into operative threaded engagement with the threads of the rod, and the pin is arranged relative to the threads of the nut at a point from which a moment tending to cause the threads to engage is transferred to the nut when the ends of the band are pulled by the sliding element.
14. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the end of the handle facing, in use, a container to be opened has a central recess and terminates in two short prongs and adjacent to both prongs, bridging the recess, there lies a stop of soft polymeric material on the edge of which aligned with the edge of the handle uppermost in use there are formed tabs to face said container.
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Patent number: 4150591
Filed: Nov 14, 1977
Date of Patent: Apr 24, 1979
Assignee: Zyliss Zysset AG (Lyss)
Inventor: Peter Ackeret (Kusnacht)
Primary Examiner: James L. Jones, Jr.
Assistant Examiner: James G. Smith
Attorney: H. Dale Palmatier
Application Number: 5/850,928
Current U.S. Class: With Means To Choose One Of A Plurality Of Actuator Leverages (81/343); Threaded Adjustment (81/65); Screw Locked Band Clamp (24/20LS)
International Classification: B67B 700; B25B 1352; | [
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Today's Comic: Visions of Doom
- This particular chapter is chock-full of personal experiences... er.. as told by my characters. XD -
We also did a talk with students at MPI elementary, last week Wednesday about ideas and inspiration, which was a ton of fun. I always forget how rambunctious little boys can be~~ I have to ramp things up in my comic. XD
I'm also planning to sell a 1st (?) generation PSP along with a few PSP games and white Nintendo DS Lite. I'm pretty sure everything is included with each - except the PSP's memory stick. (Not sure where it is?)
If interested, message me. If not, I'll be putting it up on Craigslist later this week. ^^
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2009-09-01 03:01 am (UTC)
Ah, the guest strip has another human!Anpan and Nemu! XDD Hope you get a chance to rest--and hopefully I'll see you at APE! I'll be at the BAAU table!
2009-09-01 06:38 am (UTC)
How much are you asking for the DS? I've never owned one and it's something I was thinking of buying.
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Could I see some pictures of it? You can send them via-facebook PM... I'm really interested. You seem like you would take good care of your things...right? xD Also is the DS Japanese or American?
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Reading for Refuge: Author Spotlight: Chantele Sedgwick
I'm so excited for you all to get a chance to read this book! But for now, I want you to meet the talented gal that dreamed it all up. A LITTLE ABOUT CHANTELE:
Chantele Sedgwick grew up playing the harp and singing. Little did anyone know, she always had stories floating around in her head. After she had her second baby, she finally realized she should probably write them down. Pursuing publication was something she only dreamed about, but now her dream is coming true.The discovery of a first love, first kisses, and the
many emotions teens go through, pushed Chantele to find her niche in writing teen fiction. Some of her stories share a few of her own experiences, but most of them are just fantasies she wished happened to her as a teen. She's a sucker for a great love story and always enjoys a
happy ending. She tends to have a thing for the "bad boys" in books, unless they're total jerks. Then she'll root for the good guy.When
A: Honestly, I’m not quite sure. I wanted to do a spin on a fairy tale and had a crazy idea. What if the girl didn’t end up with the prince? And thus, Ash was born! Q: Are your characters based on anyone? A: Kendall is loosely based on my younger sister. Messy room and all. ;) Ash just popped in my head one day, so he’s a character all his own.
A: Oh, man! I hate this question! Lol In terms of complicated characters, I’d have to say Snape from Harry Potter. I loved how he was written. One of my favorite lead characters is Isi from The Goose Girl. I loved her growth throughout the book and adored her personality. Q: Is there a book that you can read over and over? What one and why?
A: The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. I just love the world she created and the love story is so cute! Since I am a big fan of random questions, here are a few. Q: If you could throw a pie in anyone’s face (dead or alive), who would it be?
A: Probably Belle. She loves to read like me! Q: What is your favorite word?
And finally:Q: Tell us why we should read your debut novel, Not Your Average Fairy Tale, in 20 words or less.
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Zindra: May 2012
Zindra Expo Group PICNIC Meeting in the Park: SUN MAY 27 at 11AM
A very special Zindra Expo group PICNIC Meeting In The Park!AGENDA- ZE at SL9B- ZE at MWGA Media Expo event- Ideas for new lands donated to ZEMEETING LOCATION is in the new Park next the Zindra Expo Community Center and Pod Hub:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bronlen/20/61/36See you there!
Zindra Expo group at MWGA's Media Expo in June
Zindra Expo group will be part of this year's Media Expo presented by the Magazine Writer’s Guide Association on June 16-17 . We are happy to have been invited to thsi prestigous event and will have ZE info available there.
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New Land For Zindra Expo Group
NEW LAND FOR ZINDRA EXPO GROUPWe have a few land offers to start new places for ZE group.Ideas so far (in addition to the Bronlen meeting space and Pod Hub)
1. Zindra Social Center (special mingling events, 'cruise' parties, etc)2. Exploring Zindra Photo Gallery (art/photos/photo hunts)3. Zindra Beautification Center: an office that promote a prettier mainland4. Naked Tai Chi Garden: name says it all
Contact Ginette Pinazzo with feedback or suggestions
GFAC 2012: Spotlight on Press Pass Media group in Second LIfe
One of the many great Second Life groups represented at GFAC 2012
ABOUT PRESS PASS MEDIA GROUP
Press Pass Media group, Got Press?
Let us publish it!
This is a great group to stay in touch w/ SL happenings and news. Press Pass provides an invaluable service to distribute the latest and greatest information.
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GFAC 2012: Spotlight On Molina's Galleries group
ABOUT MOLINA'S GALLERIES GROUPMolina's Galleries & Art Cafe - art, sculptures, pictures and more. Majong, dancing, relaxing, En-Garde fencingarena and new: Can't Stop Game
Group Link: Molina's GalleriesMain Contact: Molina Rhode
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China Xi’s Long-term Investment for his People in China’s Neighbors | Tiananmen's Tremendous Achievements
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China Xi’s Long-term Investment for his People in China’s Neighbors
Posted: October 15, 2016 | Author: chankaiyee2 | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, investment in infrastructure, One Belt One Road, Xi Jinping |1 Comment
President Xi Jinping arrives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese President Xi jinping shakes hands with Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Friday. Photo: EPA
China has a huge foreign exchange reserve. It has to make good investment for satisfactory returns, but there does not seem to be many good opportunities. Investment in US government bonds is not a good choice with low interest rate and risk of devaluation of US dollar.
For monetary returns, there are no satisfactory opportunities in other countries too. SCMP says in its report today titled “Xi overseas package of deals with Bangladesh, giving push to ‘One Belt’ vision” that China has signed contracts and memorandum of understanding for projects involving US$23 billion loans.
In another report on Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Cambodia titled “It pays to be friends with Beijing, but why is big China wooing small Cambodia?”, SCMP says, “Last year, China invested more money in Cambodia, a country with 16 million people and a per capita gross domestic product of US$1,200, than all other countries combined. In all, China accounts for 20 per cent of capital spending in Cambodia.”
SCMP believes that the investment has been made for political purpose to counterbalance the US and make Cambodia support China’s stance on the South China Sea. However, there is no need to make such huge investments. There are no such political needs in investing in Bangladesh. However, Chinese leader has wise vision to know the long-term win-win outcome of the investments.
China has a huge population so that many Chinese have to find opportunities abroad. History has proved that Chinese people are good at helping other nations develop their economy and merging with the communities there. They have become rich there, so rich that they even dominate the economy there, but they are well accepted by local people. Investment in infrastructures in those poor underdeveloped countries will facilitate Chinese people seeking prosperity there.
There are now 2 billion ethnic Chinese in the world. Many of them live abroad and are quite successful there. China’s huge investments abroad now will enable more ethnic Chinese to prosper abroad. They will be China’s great strength in the world in the future as Chinese people love their country. China’s great culture makes ethnic Chinese even their children and grandchildren born abroad love and are proud of their motherland.
Chinese revolutionaries relied on overseas Chinese donations in conducting their 1911 revolution.
Overseas Chinese donations were major source of income for Chinese government in its 8-year war of resistance against Japanese invasion.
At that time, China is very poor and weak. It was not able to do anything to help Chinese people abroad. Now, China is rich and has lots of foreign exchange reserve. It certainly has to make huge investments in infrastructures abroad for Chinese people to prosper there.
In that way, China will take the entire world through win-win cooperation with other countries.
That is Xi Jinping’s vision!
Comment by Chan Kai Yee on SCMP’s reports, full text of which can be viewed respectively at http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2027840/why-big-china-wooing-small-cambodia and http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2028131/xis-milestone-visit-bangladesh-boosts-chinas-influence
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Steve says: October 15, 2016 at 12:06 pm An old saying, if China can truly set aside or level out its problems, the whole ‘world is your Oyster’ – from an economic point of view. China now has the freedom as an economic powerhouse, a position of financial strength to invest worldwide for both country and people. China has to avoid conflicts or wars to achieve the Chinese Dream as propagated by President Xi JinPing, the most powerful leader in a generation of a country more powerful than for centuries. Without a doubt, President Xi is a Political Saviour for modern China in Military and economic reform, Science & Technology, arresting corruption and so on. However, China’s greatest strength is it’s Chinese Culture from within and extending worldwide in education, businesses and diplomacy.
I remember years ago someone asked a Venerable Buddhist Abbot if the Western and Eastern Civilisation will merge due to modernisation and multicultural integration. It was just a general question of East and West. He said there are not two, but three civilisations, i.e. the Chinese Culture, Eastern and Western. The Chinese civilisation will always stand on its own due to its language, writing, religion, culture, philosophy and sages. | [
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Is there any greater thrill than staring down your opponent across the poker table, waiting for the card that will make or break your hand? Acclaimed YA novelist Pete Hautman would knowhe’s been a poker fanatic for thirty years. And with poker now an international TV phenomenon, the time seems right for an anthology about this most exciting game.From
Is there any greater thrill than staring down your opponent across the poker table, waiting for the card that will make or break your hand? Acclaimed YA novelist Pete Hautman would knowhe’s been a poker fanatic for thirty years. And with poker now an international TV phenomenon, the time seems right for an anthology about this most exciting game.From a contest that pits a hapless teen against his girlfriend’s redneck family, to a midnight game with the Devil, to an Internet poker scheme gone horribly wrong, the stories here brilliantly reveal how poker can both irrevocably affect and eerily imitate teenage life.
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9780978642914: Sumerian Lexicon: A Dictionary Guide to the Ancient Sumerian Language - AbeBooks - John A. Halloran: 0978642910
John A. Halloran Sumerian Lexicon: A Dictionary Guide to the Ancient Sumerian Language
ISBN 13: 9780978642914
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Publisher: Logogram Pub, 2006
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The Sumerian Lexicon by John Alan Halloran is a well-known tool among the new generation of scholars and students, who have downloaded and consulted it (from the web site sumerian.org) since the very beginning of the project in 1999. The published version here under review collects 6,400 entries bringing together the lexical contributions of the last half-century of Sumerian studies. Regrettably, the provided list of 96 sources, inexplicably not arranged by year or author but by date of use. is de facto of little use. This printed version of the Sumerian Lexicon improves the electronic Version 3.0 by adding 2,600 new entries, as well as correcting and expanding many of the previous entries and features. The concise dictionary provides word definition, hamtu and maru forms for some verbs, extensive cross-references to M.-L. Thomsen's The Sumerian Language (Copenhagen 1984), notations of Archaic Frequency of the signs and Emesal equivalents in addition to the main forms. A tentative etymology is sometimes given after a word definition. Perhaps the strongest point of the book is the wide range of actually-used meanings for each word and the large number of entries which makes the lexicon suitable for all kind of research, from the study of pure administrative documents to the analysis of literary texts. On the other hand, the author himself is well aware of the major shortcomings (see the Introduction) of the Sumerian Lexicon: it does not take into account the diachronic development or synchronic variation of the language and it does not quote any examples of word usage. Moreover, the author does not state from which of the sources he derives a particular meaning. However, it would be unfair to ask Halloran's Sumerian Lexicon to go beyond its author's intentions: an encyclopaedic description of the Sumerian language is still a desideratum and it not only requires group effort to be achieved but also the support of future linguistic studies of Sumerian which give fuller consideration to diachronic and synchronic changes. To conclude. Halloran's important book deserves our highest appreciation and gratitude as a highly useful and user-friendly tool ad usum Delphini as well as for experienced Assyriologists and scholars in different fields approaching the "obscure" Sumerian language and literature. --Orientalia Vol. 77 Fasc. 1 (2008)
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Live from Israel: Positive Thinking
Just to combat this oppressive depression I 'm going through right now, I thought i'd make a partial list of my blessings:I am grateful to God that:I have wonderful children.I live in a very holy land.I am honest with myself even if its uncomfortable.I enjoy and love teaching each child.We have a home in Jerusalem. I had the experience of being a worker and a housewife.I try to eat healthy -I don't think I eat so unhealthy.We get frequent visits from the mothers (and mothers in laws)My husband is a sofer (scribe), a nice profession that keeps us in Torah.just a partial list in an attempt to uplift my mood. sigh.
Nice list! Hope you're feeling better! :-)
Thanks. slowly slowly.
Miriam is this because of your mother visiting?
Hi Halima,I think its a combination of things. I am feeling much better now though.
Glad you are feeling better! You mean people who live in Israel get depressed too? It was hard to imagine ever feeling sad when I was there - the depression set back in when I stepped back on American soil!
Hey we should all learn from you to create such lists!We all need to count our blessings and thank Hashem for them
lol Frumhouse. I wish it wasn't so!Nuch - I tell ya, I can understand why when we need to be sad (like on Tisha b'Av, why we can't read the torah. Its so uplifting! I should have added that on my list).Fashionista cat! Thanks so much!!!! big ((((HUGS)))) WELCOMED | [
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An Analysis of Bulk Wash Quality in Textile - Garments Pedia
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An Analysis of Bulk Wash Quality in Textile
1) We are facing problems as follows :
· Shade variation- Variation is higher in N9F4 wash that is big difference compare to other washes like K398 is OK. We get minimum difference.
· Fabric damage in this wash is slightly higher in the process of few fabrics like K3, L4. Solution – Need to change the fabric construction i.e., Yarn count or replace the fabric with substitute fabric or discontinue the wash.
SPRAY SPOT AND FOLDING MARKS
1) Maintenance of spraying gun regularly, if leakages found need to arrest the same by protecting not to leak the PP solution.
2) High spray intensity is taken a trial by spray dry and spray process i.e., double time spraying process (some fabric may get damage due to this process). Example – R949 requires hot spots in spray (it is a recent style of washing)
1) Back stain problem avoided by increasing a dosage of chemical and increasing hydro time (cause – problem of fabric damage at scrapping area). Hence, decided to again decrease and control and damages at scraped area.
2) Continued the grinding with pneumatic grinder.
3) Operation is continued with only Experts.
4) Continued getting approval for minimum and maximum intensity of grinding.
1) Continued with the increased dosage of antiback stainer to control back stainining.
2) Increasing hydro time causing damages on body of the garment!! Therefore decrease the time and increase the ABS% to 15%.
3) We still need to increase the no. of Drying machines.
1) Cleanliness maintained in Laundry to avoid stains on garments, i.e., Washing machine, Drying machine, Hydro extractor.
REPLICATION AND CONSISTENCY IN WASH EFFECT
1) Started doing bulk trial and if any process difficulties, the same will be discussed with product
team to get approval. Currently, the fresh CMTs are being carried out as per this point.
Quality controlling of bulk garments.
Bulk garments which are sent to finishing department of the factory should be as per the customer expectations in terms of shade, handle, appearance, dry finishes and test parameters. Several procedures have been set at washing plant as follows to assure the customer expectations.
After drying audit (AQL audit)
This is t identify the defects soon as the processes are completed and to alert Relevant departments to stop getting more defects in similar categories, below is the detailed procedure of the Audit.
(i) Receiving the wash loads as per the lot serial.
(ii) Marking the lot number in the audit summery.
(iii) Taking the approved shade/dry process band from the rack.
(iv) Checking the approved sample card and the expiry date of the sample set
(v) If sample set is a valid one laying the standards in the table properly to see the appearance dry processes etc.
(vi) Picking garments randomly for the audit. Qty should be 10% of the wash load or 10 pcs if the load size if less than 100 pcs.
(vii) Picking an additional garment and handing over to the testing QI for rubbing testing. The QI who is allocated for rubbing testing will do the rubbing testing and attached to the format which has been provided. Checking should be done against the minimum standard Provided.
(viii) Checking randomly selected garments as per standard by following the Criteria available at QA worksheet of the Lot card.
(ix) Marking each criterion as accept or reject.
(x) If the defects are not found, and rubbing results are acceptable, the lot is passed for 100% checking.
(xi) If full load is reject for critical defect (Color too dark/dye uneven/rubbing test failure etc) the audit is failed and get the immediate attention of seniors of the QA and production departments.
(xii) Getting the lot card as well as the audit fail summery report acknowledged by the seniors to get the preventive actions.
(xiii) Failed loads are sent to quarantine area and kept in red bags for easy Identifications and necessary actions are taken priority basis.
(xiv) If consecutive 2 loads having audit failures due to a critical defect, was stop massage should be written at the lot preparation sheet to avoid loading the style to the machines.
(xv) If the audit result is majority defects but at least a piece is bound as passable, the lot will be passed to 100% checking secti8on to short out the defectives.
(i) Wash loads which have been passed by the after dryer auditor, are taken by the 100% checking section . Route card should be available with the garments of the lot and the assistant executive of the checking section makes the decision for checking tables which different styles should be checked and advice helpers to load to the input bin of the checking tables.
(ii) Quality inspectors go through the below procedure for checking the bulk garments.
(a) Relevant shade band is taken from the counter sample cupboard
(b) Sample tag is checked for the validity of the sample set.
(c) if counter band is a valid band, it is laid on the checking table
(d) “Things to check” format is read properly by both 1st and 2nd Quality inspectors.
(e) Checking should be done as per the area break down/ things mentioned in things to check format for 1st QI and 2nd QI individually.
(f) All the found defectives are be kept separately in the bin under the checking tables.
(g) Quality inspectors should call to the Executive of the section to Get commercial standards during inspections if any minor Defect is found
(h) After completing the checking of a wash load, Quality inspector should and executive will decide the decide the levels to be passed commercially and the levels which should be marked in the quality assurance worksheet
All identification defect types and the respective quantities are recorded in the quality assurance worksheet by the quality Inspectors.
(iii) The checking report is first acknowledged by the QA executive and then he calls to the production in charges to acknowledge the report. Defectives which were found in the load are checked by the production in charges and take necessary correctives and preventive actions after ackno0wledging the checking report.
(iv) If the defect percentage is over 5% production should be on hold and Necessary preventive actions are taken by the production in charges and the QA executive marks the lot preparation sheet as “stop production and do a trial load” and the reason for stopping will also be mentioned in the sheet.
(v) Passed garments of the lots are sent to the final audit area to do a random check to assure the quality of the past garments. The audit is done as per AQL 1.5 and the results are marked in the quality assurance work sheet which goes with the lots.
(vi) After auditing, the quality assurance worksheets are handed over to the computer operator of the QA department and following procedure is followed. By the computer operator in terms of recording.
(a) Entering the checking results to the XL sheets style wise.
(b) Filing the checking sheets style wise/colour wise.
(c) Keeping the sheets in the files till the style/ colour is completed from washing end.
(d) After completing the style/colour work sheets are b8undled and kept in cartons for 3 months and then dispose.
(vii) Memo memorandum/notice with the results of few wash loads is sent to the relevant department if any unavoidable defect is found in many lots. Necessary lot details like lot numbers, defect type and defect Quantity etc. are marked by the QA executives who work in shifts and get the Acknowledgement of the relevant senior team members to decide preventive and corrective actions.
All the trial lots including mini bulks should be tested for different test parameters as per the customer expectations. Without getting a pass test Report, technical team is not allowed to go to the next step and if any test is failed, same trial should be repeated with necessary recipe amendments till all the test parameter are achieved.
If any practical difficulty found to achieve the requirements, it should be communicated to the customer and get conclusions before starting bulk Production.
(i) Each and every lot which comes out from the dryers including trial lots. Should be tested for rubbing except white colour.
(ii) Test is normally done on a randomly selected garment from each wash load and the same garment is sent to internal Lab in pre bulk stage for Cross checking the results.
(iii) While starting orders of Marks & Spencer customer, five random Garments should be tested from 1st bulk and both best and the worst resulted gmts should be sent to internal laboratory for testing, If all pieces having passable results. Then next lot onward, one piece per lot can be treated internally at washing plant.
(iv) Rubbing testing specimen of the first bulks which are done at washing plant, are cross checked by the head of testing team against the specimen of Factory laboratory and set a minimum acceptable standard to be followed by the testing auditors of the both shifts.
(v)While continuing bulk production, Each and every tested specimens has to b e put in to the given format lot wise and check against the minimum acceptable standard which has been set during first bulk.
(vi) Rubbing test requirements are different from customer to customer.
(a) Dry rubbing on face side-required for the wash loads of all customers, all style, and all colours except white.
(b) Dry rubbing on Reverse side-Required for all orders. (Except white)
(c) Wet rubbing-Required for the wash loads of all customers Except Marks Spencer customer. (Also not Required on white)
(j) Both of these tests are done for garment dyeing orders only and can be done through the Factory laboratory.
(ii) A randomly selected garment from the pilot wash loads to be sent to Factory laboratory. Both tests are done by the Lab team as per the given Procedure for each individual customer.
(iii) If the test results are not as per the required level of a particular customer, necessary recipe amendments are done by the technical head and more trial wash loads are repeated until the test requirements are achieved.
(iv)First bulk of all garment dyeing orders is tested for these tests. Until there is a pass test report, bulk shade bands are not presented for bulk approvals.
(v)If any difficulty is found to achieve the expected results it should be
Communicated to the customer and get a conclusion before continuing bulk production.
(i)This test is not advised by the all customers. Presently customer Esprit has advised to do this test for their all products. The test should be done for pilot wash load / first bulk etc and set a bulk recipe which achieves the test requirements, before continuing bulk production. Test can be done through Factory laboratory only.
(ii)Customer expectation is for the test is grade 4-5 but normally they accept Grade 3-4 commercially. If anything less than grade 3-4 and if there are practical difficulties to achieve the requirements necessary communications should have been done and got agreement by the development team during sample development stage.
(i) Should be for all customers. all type of washes except fabrics of soft washes. for soft washes, tensile strength is checked in fabric stage, Tests can be done through SDL laboratory.
(i) All above tests should be done for each 1000 pcs completed in bulk production in garment dyeing products for all customers. If any test Report is found with fail parameters, bulk production should be immediately stopped and take necessary preventive and corrective actions.
(ii)All records should be kept for 6 months and then dispose.
Procedure of seconding/rejecting garments.
(i) While continuing the bulk production, various defects are found in wash loads. Those are Minor defects, major defects and critical defects. All those defects are sent of quarantine are after highlighting to relevant Technical and production representatives.
(ii)Technical and production team take possible corrective actions to rectify the major and critical defects. If there is no way to rectify a particular Defect, such defects are segregated in two categories and kept ready to declare as rejects/seconds
(iii)A Meeting to review reject garments is held at washing plant daily with the involvement of heads of production, Quality, technical departments and all staff level members of the production team.
Each major and critical defect are reviewed by the senior team to see whether there is any chance to make the defects in to a commercial level. All the defects are then shown to the full team an discuss the preventive Actions too., Finally the defects which cannot be rectified are declared as seconds/Rejects and each and every declared garment is signed by head of Production and head of quality and then sent to SWL rejection room to do Necessary recordings.
(iv) Seconded garments are categorized by the rejection recorder as Grade B \Grade C and kill garments and marked in the record sheet accordingly and sent to the rejection room of the relevant factory.
Pre washing Quality Audit
(3:1) Unwashed garments which are sent by the stitching factory, are audited by an auditor. Audit is done as per the AQL chart and Level 1.5 is used for decision making
(3:2) Audit is mainly to identify stains, major sewing of fabric defects etc and all the audit results are recorded in the pre washing quality audit report.
(3:3) Daily reports are kept for one month after getting the last output of an style/ colour, And then dispose.
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I remember this story being a part of a couple DMI participants’ lists in the past, but it’s one I’ve never read myself. I’ve also encountered Alzheimer’s (and other ‘elder mental illnesses’) in fiction several times over the years and many of the stories have treated this delicate subject quite well. Sounds like Munro does too.
I remember that song and album so well from 1996-97. It was one of my favorites of that era and still lives on in my iPod/iPad/iTunes playlists. 🙂
Yes, I think Munro treats it well and does an amazing job of making both husband and wife very human. She doesn’t necessarily make the reader pity them – or at least I didn’t – but I had both an admiration for them and sympathy. | [
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♥ Cy: 140722 Universal Studios Singapore Part 2
Continuation post and the last post for USS!
When I was going through the photos, I can't help but think that the USS visit was definitely worth of our ticket price. I can't imagine how going on a crowded day will be like. To be honest, we didn't queue more than an hour for anything it was amazing.
hi sister! outside the Castle of "Far Far Away" land.
We went to the Shrek 4-D Adventure. It was kinda fun.
If you are okay feeling like a kid enjoying the 4D effects. More importantly, we went in for the air con initially because the sun was so freaking scorching hot and the castle was super cooling. haha
No photos permitted inside. But I took this anyway before the start of it.
THIS WAS CLOSED. okay, maybe my ticket isn't all that worth it because I didn't get to sit this ride :(
yup, we also went to Spaghetti Space Chase after that. Pictures later!
It's for kids, but we did all the rides and thought why not? haha
too expensive if not I would have bought it.
The Rockafellas street entertainment in "New York"
all them cute bottles!!
I wanted these so bad. seriously.
Kept trying to convince myself that it is okay to bring such bottle to the office but I guess not :(
Hence, did not buy it.
Mel's Dinettes street entertainment at "Hollywood".
Lights, Camera, Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg. The wait will be longer for this one because it needs preparation time. But when I went, there wasn't many people.
This was one impressive attraction. If you like movies, go for this one, no regrets.
The effects were awesome! It was so surreal.
A glimpse of what it's like. Guilty. no cameras allowed to. but I had to.
hint: if you take the express pass/fast pass, you will be on the first front row. Be careful of your electronic devices. That's all I'm gonna say. haha
Minions from Despicable Me in Hollywood. We waited around when it was near the time stated on the paper. Hence less queue too. Trust me, the queue for this is really longg.
But lucky me, I even managed to get a selfie with the minion and used it as my facebook profile picture until now. hahaha. Look at how cute the minions areeee.
aiyo sister you so ke ai. haha
did not take any pics with him. sorry :/ loll
We went to starbucks for a short rest. You can really imagine how much luxury time we had.
I have a dream of working in theme parks. It's so cool.
Can you imagine playing all rides until you get bored of them?
I want to work at Diagon Alley in University Studios of Orlando....
I can't wait to get thereeee. Please, hoping it won't be crowded and all.
Monster Rock show. I kinda liked it. They were fun, the songs were nice, the people were cute and cool. Never thought that I will like it honestly. Worth a try. But remember to get there earlier than the show time.
Yup here comes the Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase pictures!
Tried to get steady pictures but.. not possible..
Shall end my awesome Universal Studios Singapore post with a picture of a corner that could be a potential OOTD background.
And a selfie of me and the globe. :)
The one regret that I have was probably looking exhausted and tired in every picture, pretty sure it's from the whole extensive India conference and trip before that.
Anyhow, it was fun! No regrets!
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'Grudge' Match - The Washington Post
'Grudge' Match
By Michael O'Sullivan October 22, 2004 Email the author Follow @mr_osullivan
I'M NOT SURE if this is good news or bad, but there isn't all that much difference between last year's "Ju-on: The Grudge" and "The Grudge," the new, slightly Americanized remake of the cult Japanese horror film about an extremely haunted house. Barring the tweaking of a couple of plot elements and the introduction of some American actors (notably Sarah Michelle Gellar) to make the film more appealing to a Western audience, the movies are pretty much identical -- not to mention identically silly.
They're also pretty darn scary, that is if you're susceptible to such "Carrie"-style creep-outs as a hand suddenly reaching out to grab someone from a stagnant kitchen drain.
The similarity is no surprise. Director Takashi Shimizu worked on both films. In a feat of creative bankruptcy -- or remarkable purity of artistic vision, depending on your point of view -- he even recycles many of the exact same spooky shots from one film to the next. He even uses the same child actor (Yuya Ozeki, who plays the creepy ghost-boy, Toshio) in both films.
Set in Tokyo, both films center on a home care worker (in this case, Gellar) who discovers a catatonic elderly woman (Grace Zabriskie) sitting in befouled bed sheets in an otherwise empty house. Okay, it's not entirely empty. Gellar's Karen also discovers a small, saucer-eyed boy (Ozeki) and a black cat duct-taped into an upstairs closet. (The thing is, he's not really "there," at least not in the sense that most of us normally use the word "there," if you catch my drift.)
Subsequently, it becomes apparent that everyone who comes into contact with the house -- Karen's boss (Ted Raimi, brother of the film's producer, Sam), her boyfriend (Jason Behr), the police detective (Ryo Ishibashi) who investigates the boy's appearance and subsequent disappearance -- all fall victim to the kind of unspeakable evil that aficionados of this type of film will by now be overly familiar with, and that here sometimes takes the form of a bloblike cloud of black hair.
Where "The Grudge" and "Ju-on: The Grudge" deviate is in their relative levels of obviousness. In what could be read as a response to critics of the first film, some of whom complained about the vagueness of whatever, or whoever, was haunting the house, writer-director Shimizu this go-round makes a herculean effort to explain everything to a fare-thee-well. In "The Grudge's" most ridiculous sequence, Karen watches -- courtesy of a cast of obliging ghosts led by Bill Pullman, whose character throws himself off a high-rise balcony in the film's first minute -- a kind of reenactment of what exactly happened in the house three years ago.
It's just too, too much, and anyone other than the most cretinous viewer, or those who stepped out for popcorn at an inopportune moment, ought to feel insulted.
That being said, it's effectively frightening. It's just not the kind of frightening that stays with you very long, unless of course someone decides to make the same movie . . . yet again. And given the fact that there were three iterations of the Japanese "Ju-on," there's already talk of an English-language sequel to "The Grudge."
THE GRUDGE (PG-13, 88 minutes) -- Contains disturbing, occasionally violent imagery and mild sensuality. In English and some Japanese with subtitles. Area theaters.
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May 2016 – The Happy Journey
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Good morning world! I hope everyone has a glorious Tuesday. It’s Taco Tuesday in my household, so I know I’ll be having a great day.
As I was, trying to, wake up this morning, I was perusing Facebook, and in my “On This Day..” app, there was this funny post I did from May 31, 2012. It read: “If only closed minds and hearts came with a closed mouth.” As my tired eyes tried to find the Share button, I realized how much this means to me. There will always be different opinions in the world, and I am not saying that we shouldn’t hear those opinions, and close our minds to them. If I got into a political discussion with an anti-LGBT person, I would gladly talk with them, as long as they were willing to hear my side, as much as I am willing to hear their side. It is the people that don’t want to hear it whatsoever, and want to argue that their side is the correct side, this that and the other.
People who have the glorious fate of not dealing with depression, at least some that I have come across, keep their minds closed to what it really means. I have had people tell me that I just need therapy, just need to talk it out. Which can help, but it isn’t for everyone. There are a vast majority of us, where the depression is so severe that we need the extra push from medical care, and there is nothing wrong with that! It is okay to be on medication. Speaking of… Need to go take mine. I hope that one day we can be more understanding of those with mental disorders. Sure would be nice. *rant complete* Have a great day everyone!
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So today, Memorial Day, was by far the best beach day this year. It was great to be able to spend time with family, enjoy the waves, and bask in the sun. Several years ago, no matter how much I longed to see the sun, I could never get out of bed to even walk to the fridge I was that sad. I’m glad I’m in a much better place now.
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For the past two weeks, I have been doing pretty well. Granted, I had my medicine kicked up a bit, only like 2mg, but it was enough to really make an impact. I hadn’t been doing well with the stress of moving up to “real” college, and it took it’s toll.
I have realized over the past few years; there is nothing wrong with medication. It can be really hard sometimes knowing you take it, you feel like it’s a crutch, or maybe you just feel sucky taking it. Trust me, I’ve been there. Some people just need that extra push in their day to day life. All the therapy in the world couldn’t help 13 year old me when I really hit my suicidal, self-mutilation phase. I needed that push to help me out of the dirt and at least get walking toward my goal of getting better.
Okay, Start Here..
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So I guess.. this is the start! Hello! I just need to go over a few house cleaning rules before we really get into this, please bear with me.
Depression isn’t cute – I don’t even know why this is a thing.
Happiness isn’t always easy – It’s not like you take the pills and it makes it so much easier.
PB&J Sandwiches – Not childish, just 100% delicious.
Okay sweet. Now that those things are out of the way, welcome! I can’t promise you that this will be easy. The past 7 years for me haven’t been easy either, suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, but I know I can get through it, and I know you can too. Maybe you aren’t like me, and don’t have Depression. It’s cool, be glad you don’t. But if you do, I got you. You’re in good hands here. Learn from my mistakes and what I have done. | [
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The Daily Salt Shaker: China, India Scoff at Emissions Cuts
The G8 leaders made a bizarre promise to limit the global temperature increase to within two degrees by 2050. (Hey, I'm going to the beach Saturday, I'm hoping for sunny, 25C. Can you help me on that?) To do this, they plan drastic emissions cuts. Once again, though, they forgot to sign on major polluters China and India:
For the good of the world they have to stop all these summits where statesmen grandstand and try to make historic deals.
The article explains why the developing countries are balking at the deal:
It's very simple. It costs too much money. They know it and we know it. Only over here they tell people that these cuts will actually make us wealthier and create endless green collar jobs.
When the money runs out in western countries, and China and India are the new superpowers we can point to folly like this as one of the causes.
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Lordy, it done got cold! I am up in London for a few weeks and packed a suitcase, hedging my bets on what I might need. I ummed and ahhed about which coat to bring, and settled on a very lightweight one taking the view that it could accommodate both the milder weather we've been having and the threat of a cold snap with a thick cardigan nestled beneath . It is the end of October after all.
I thought I had been awfully clever as it has been balmy, balmy, balmy, but half way through my stay and last night the temperature plummeted. By ten degrees. It wasn't mucking about. Now I am cold. Cold and fantasising about coats.
Which honestly is no bad thing. I have a cardigan draped around my shoulders, and as long as I am suitably prepared I quite like cold weather. Mostly because of layering. My sartorial heaven.
We all know that the big coat stories this season are the colour pink and the over-sized cocoon shape with a sprinkling of mannish Crombie stylings. But I have to confess I'm not buying it. My shape suits a bit of fit and flare, and there are quite a few feminine styles that have piqued my interest.
So here are some of the delights on my (never to be realised) wish list.
The ones I am most drawn to are the feminine but minimal, belted styles in a muted black, grey, navy palette. When times is tough I think the watchwords have to be classic and long-lasting. Now the pink coat is definitely a treat to pep you up on grey mornings but a coat, at least when you are my age, should aim to be hanging round with you for a good few years, not just a season. It's a big purchase, and not one that you make every year, so I think it is advisable to play the long game and buy something you'll hopefully love for years.
But what about you, lovely readers, what is tickling your fancy in the outerwear department?
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Week 23 - I did it!
Hey hey hey! This is great - I really didn't think I'd finish!Here are my thoughts:1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?Learning how to blog has been great. I also liked seeing what other libraries are doing. Here is the weird thing. I use Yahoo and Google, right? Those now seem very two-dimensional. Web 2.0 is 3 dimensional. But here is what is still getting me - i think i saw somewhere, or else heard from Abrams, that there are over 200 web 2.0 sites! zowey! So, how do i get there from here? e.g., why doesn't Yahoo or Google have a 'web 2.0' section where they list all this stuff? or, maybe they do, and i am a luddite and just missed the boat! 2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals? Not to sound cliche, but it really did change the way I see things. I am glad I was forced to trudge through this stuff. It showed me how much is missing, how much I don't know, how much we need to change.... I need the nudge!3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?It re-inspired me to change some of the ways we look at services. Do we need to redefine some of our core services to incorporate 2.0? I think yes.... but how to we get there from here?4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept? I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you all kept offering workshops. I didn't attend the first few, but really needed it at the end. It was such a help - it was like having a cheering section....One small thing i'd do - double check the links in the tutorials. I got discouraged somewhere around lesson 3 because the links weren't working right. 5. If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate? Yes. Posted by
I have to say that i have already explored them, so feel like i am 'ok' in this area. Thanks to Sandra for her post about the Gutenburg rip-off........Look ma- i'm almost done!
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i went onto podcast, and wanted to hear a podcast on healthy cooking. first, i had to download quicktime, which meant i had to reboot, and then i lost everything.anyhoo, i found a podcast, and am listening to it now, about capers..... interesting..... did you know they are unopened flowers? i did not know that! who cares about looking for library-related podcasts - let's talk cooking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIwiPsgRrOsI tried to embed, but it didn't work. Anyway, this is called "Creation Science 101"
Librarythaaaaang
http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=misspippiI don't know if this link will work- i added 5 items. guess i am a luddite - i wanted to add a music cd, since i just bought this most righteous cd, but i guess librarythaaang is for books, and people don't collect other things?????? i had to catalog that cd by HAND! EGADS! I haven't done original cataloging in a loooong time.
I played around with zoho writer. for some reason, when i tried to publish to my blog, it wouldn't recognize my blog account.I know that our web team has links to this type of software - I tried to find it on our website, but after 3 minutes, gave up.
Look Ma - I know wiki!
One day recently my son asked me something about Antartica. We talked for a bit, and then I said "what maide you think of that?" He said "I was bored, so I started clicking around Wikipedia."I looked @ the library catalogs. This is what I think:a. it's cool that libraries are using this to create contentb. i thought it was kinda weird that on one of those pages, only librarians could add/change/delete content, but yet that showed to the public (you'd think there'd be a way to hide that if the public can't comment/ edit - isn't that the point?)c. we have more work to do......
#15 - Readings on Web 2.0
Technorati and all that tagging stuff!
Exercise 13 del.icio.us
##11 - week 5 - best of the best web 2.0 tools
RSS Feeds and News Feeds - Week 4, excercises 8&9 | [
{
"key": "website_description",
"type": "global",
"value": "Blogger is an American online content management system (CMS) which enables multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. Pyra Labs developed it before being acquired by Google in 2003."
}
] |
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