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NO PARTIES ALLOWED PLEASE... Gorgeous, completely remodeled home directly across the street from La Jolla Shores beach. THIS HOME HAS AIR CONDITIONING!!!...Perfect location to enjoy the pristine beaches of La Jolla Shores. Walking distance to the steps of La Jolla Shores beach, Kellogg Park-complete with playground equipment, restaurants, shops, surfing, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and biking! Award-winning restaurants, galleries, and first class retail shops can be found just 2 blocks from this house in the Village of La Jolla. one week min stay in the summer months..
This stylish home has an open floor plan, was recently completely renovated and has brand new fixtures and furniture throughout. In the main house includes 2 bed room and 2 bath..
The living room is equipped with large, flat-screen plasma TV with stereo system, floor to ceiling windows with ocean view, and a gas fireplace. The dining room is adjacent to the living room and kitchen and dining room table that seats 6. The kitchen is fully remodeled and is completely stocked with every kitchen gadget, utensil, cutlery, or dinnerware you could possibly need. Additionally, a breakfast bar with three chairs encompasses simple elegance. Like the living room, the kitchen also has a view of the ocean from its window.
The master bedroom is a tranquil room with a king-sized bed, flat screen TV, Bedroom 2 is furnished with a queen-sized bed, bunk beds and a trundle bed.
The backyard is nothing short of a tropical oasis getaway perfect for entertaining or relaxing away from everything. Amenities include a private Jacuzzi with flat screen TV, built in BBQ, Fireplace, Cooler, and immaculate patio furniture. Unwind here while listening to the waves of the Pacific Ocean in the background.
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I am making my first ganache covered cake this weekend. It will be completely covered....not drizzled. Maybe a stupid question....but is the ganache poured over a bare cake or over an iced cake? Thanks. Deb
THe cake needs to be iced very smoothly - you will see every bump, dimple, ripple in the chocolate if the icing is not smooth.
Here is a recent thread about it:
Yes at least a thin layer of BC very smooth and make sure the cake has been in the fridge so it is good an cold before pouring the hot ganache or the BC will melt off of it. Do you have a drip rack? You can use a cooling rack over a half or full sheet pan depending on the size of cake you are covering.
I've always had the best results with ganache by first frosting the cake with cooled ganache until it is smooth, then refrigerating it for just 20 minutes or so until the ganache is set. Then take the frosted cake and put it on a rack over a cookie sheet. Let the cake warm back up for an hour or so. In the meantime melt the remaining ganache, then let it cool until just warm and pour the ganache over the cake, working fairly quickly. The ganache that you pour over the cake should be just above room temp, not too hot, not too cold. It does take some practice. I've always had the best results if the frosted cake and the pouring ganache are close in temperature but others may have different experiences.
Thanks....any errors will be completely covered. I'm making one of those kit-kat wrapped cakes fill with strawberries...so you won't see any of the ganache. Figured this would be a good opporunity to practice with it. Glad I asked...I would've forgotten to ice it first! Thanks.

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Artwork Studios & Gallery
Located just outside the top of the town centre on the Leicester Street Roundabout, Artwork Gallery and Studios offers local artists with exhibition space as well as fully equippped studio spaces. They also have regular events and workshops.
Exhibition gallery shows a regularly changing display of contemporary art throughout the year.
Artists studios available to rent, filled with natural light where artists work, exhibit and sell their art.
Creative community offers open evenings to look at the art, socialise with others and chat with the artists.
Get involved by volunteering to help in the gallery or work with the artists on a community project in town.
Learn here with one-to-one guidance in art & craft skills and ideas for developing your own art practice.
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Witton House, Station Road, Northwich CW9 5RA
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Sniper's "jacket", I've found, is most similar to a shooting vest.
The example here gives the basic shape, minus the high collar, and colors, but the wrong color scheme. --> http://www.gandermountain.com/modper...D=GSHOP_420791
I would recommend having your own vest custom made to save on expenses and to have it fit you perfectly.
As for the Huntsman, it's a hardwood recurve bow (the TF2 wiki says), which you could buy from anywhere between $200 and $800. Or you could make one yourself to give it that extreme curve. Not sure on what materials to use, though. Asking around to other Snipers that have the Huntsman already would get you some fast answers.

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stuff the biggest cam you can find in that baby!
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ok, so should I have the block bored out .030 or would more or less be better? And what about the line hone? What numbers are best here? I will go with the decking down to .005 and be sure of the .039 gasket (particular brand for these?).
Can the stock heads be either sent to the shop to be upgraded or will I need new heads completly? next, what cam/lifter setup will work best with this combo?
I just want to have a plan before machining so that all the necessary stuff can be done to it in one trip. I want to do this right....hehe
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|rifraf||Just a suggestion before you get deep into anything,in the chase for streetable power,nothing Ive found quite compares to cubes. People spend big money to get more cubes,small block 400s are readily available and real cheap in comparison,just something to consider. There's no replacement for displacement.|
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I'm not picky between the 350 and the 383, but ditto for everything else adfishe mentions. You also want to make sure your machine shop uses torque plates when your block is bored and honed. You will want to use moly rings, preferably plasma moly--it is more able to resist detonation damage. When you pick your cam, pick it for your vehicle combination (car weight, gear ratio, trans. type., etc.) and be honest with yourself about how you are going to drive it. It is better to undercam a little than to overcam a lot!
If you have more specific questions, feel free to PM or email me.
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First I would like to say you can build it into a 383 cu. in. for the same money. A real week-end runner and very durable. But!!!
When the shop gets through boring and line honing they will need to set the deck height. This means they will assemble the four corner rods and pistons to check the deck to top of piston. If it has not been rebuilt before it will be .020 to .025. You should set the deck height at .005 in the hole so when you torque your head and gasket your squish will be around .040 to .045 assuming you are going to use a gasket that is .039 thick. These measurements are very critical to reduce the chance of detonation. As you know detonation will destroy a high performance engine. Then have the heads checked and repaired if necessary and put it together double checking all the clearences. If the shop is going to assemble it for you tell them what you want or take it to a performance shop to have the work done. I hope this helps and good luck.
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Experienced opinions please
k guys, I am gonna build me a 350 SBC. I am aiming for 400 hp at least and I want this to be a weekend type of driver (shows, cruising, beat the next guy to the stoplight type of motor) I think it will eventually go in a mid 70's truck. I have a block that I am gonna pull out of an old impala. I don't know the casting numbers on it yet but I want to get a head start on the planning here.
I have edelbrock performer carb and performer RPM intake new to put on it so far. My question is this: I am gonna pull the motor and drop it off at the machine shop for cleaning/prep work. I am not sure what it is that I want done exactly (specific numbers and all). I imagine it will need bored but what will be best for my application (I don't believe that the motor has been rebuilt before) and I also want to have it line bored (all the journals, right?) What else should I have done at the machine shop and any advice on the build would be nice.
I am new to this stuff and I have a dream. Now I need some help with the planning please.


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On the north side of the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter, on a slightly elevated hill stands the Peace Park, which holds the vow to never again repeat the tragic war and the wish for world peace.
The Peace Statue
With its stretched-out left hand standing for "peace," and its lightly-closed eyelids symbolizing prayer for the happiness of the atomic bomb victims in the afterlife, it was with these thoughts that the statue was created.
The Peace Fountain
The shape of the fountain symbolizes the wings of a dove and crane while carved on a black stone in front of the fountain are the words uttered by a little girl who had been aimlessly seeking for water after the bomb fell: "I was thirsty beyond endurance. There was something oily on the surface of the water, but I wanted water so badly that I drank it just as it was."
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Detectives with the Little Rock Police Department are investigating a shooting that left a person dead Wednesday night.
LRPD officials said officers responded to a call about gunshots at MainStay Suites at 10800 Kanis Road just after 6:10 p.m.
When officers arrived, they said they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound. They said the victim was taken to a local hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
Authorities said homicide detectives then responded and began an investigation.
Police have not released any victim or suspect information at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact LRPD detectives at 501-371-4660.
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Berlin/Sputnik: Germany, as part of the European Union's reaction to China's national security law for Hong Kong, will stop exporting weapons and dual-use goods to the region, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.
German authorities have claimed that Pakistan and North Korea are attempting to illegally obtain nuclear products and know-how from German hi-tech companies as part of efforts to develop their atomic weapons programmes.
Berlin/UNI: The total number of Covid-19 cases in Germany have reached 166,091 since the start of the pandemic as 1,284 new cases were registered over the past 24 hours, confirmed the Robert Koch Institute said on Thursday.
Berlin/Sputnik/UNI: The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia froze one-off aid payments to freelancers and small businesses on Thursday after thousands were caught in online data scams.
Moscow/Sputnik: The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Germany has increased beyond 22,100 cases and the number of fatalities has reached 76, German media reported.
Berlin/Xinhua: A gunman on Saturday attacked a shisha bar in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart, local media N-TV reported.
Moscow, Feb 20 (Sputnik) A suspected perpetrator of the shooting attacks in the German town of Hanau was found dead at his home on Thursday, the police of southeastern Hessen said.
Washington/Sputnik: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet with representatives of the European Union, Egypt, Turkey, Germany and the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the conference on Libyan settlement in Berlin, the US State Department said.
BerlinUNI: In a bid to reduce foreign influence on it's Islamic religious leaders, the German government has launched a pilot project to educate imams on its soil.
Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen met his German counterpart Heiko Maas and urged him to put pressure on Myanmar for creating a conducive environment for the return of the Rohingyas who were forcibly displaced from their homeland.
Berlin, Oct 11 (Sputnik) Stephan Balliet, a 27-year-old neo-Nazi German citizen, has admitted that he opened fire near a synagogue in the German city of Halle and that the attack was motivated by right-extremist ideology, media reported on Friday.
Berlin, Sept 1 (UNI) At least 28 people were injured after a huge screen collapsed at a rap concert in Western Germany's Essen city.
Berlin, Jun 15 (Sputnik/UNI) German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday promised more funding for the German armed forces next year after years of underfinancing.
Tashkent: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier have held talks in contracted and extended formats.
Berlin, May 26 (UNI): The German government's anti-Semitism commissioner has warned Jewish people not to wear 'kippahs', the traditional Jewish skullcaps, in parts of the country, amid uptick in anti-Semitic attacks, media reports said on Sunday.

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As a women’s and pelvic health Physical Therapist, I’d say I have this conversation about 17,896 times a month:
Me: Do you experience any symptoms of incontinence? Patient: No. Me: Do you ever leak even just a few drops while running, jumping or laughing? Patient: Well, yeah, but that’s normal because I’ve just had a baby. Me: Actually, that is considered incontinence and, though it is common after childbirth, it is not something we should just have to put up with.
Okay, I may be exaggerating just a tiny bit. But the point is that urinary incontinence is a spectrum symptom. On one end of the spectrum, an individual may just dribble a few drops of pee during exercise, when they’ve been ‘holding it’ for too long, or while laughing too much on a girls’ night out. On the other end of the spectrum, an individual may lose the entire contents of their bladder or bowel without ever feeling it happen. Regardless where on the spectrum of incontinence you might be, these symptoms can significantly impact daily life.
One of the most common causes of urinary incontinence is pelvic floor muscle weakness. This is particularly common after pregnancy. Note, I’ve used the word ‘common’ rather than ‘normal’ here, and let me explain why.
There are big misconceptions around what is considered ‘normal’ after pregnancy and delivery. I mean, put your hand up if you’ve heard either your own mum or fellow mum joking about peeing a little when they laugh, cough, sneeze or jump while playing with the kids. Maybe you’ve even made this kind of joke or silently felt self-conscious about dribbling some pee, which has stopped you playing with your kids or exercising with your friends.
The truth is that some urinary incontinence is common after birth. But, no matter what you have experienced or what you’ve heard from friends and family, leaking pee or poo is not normal. And what I mean by that is that these symptoms shouldn’t be something that you just have to get on with. They’re not just part of life.
For too long, by silently accepting or by joking about incontinence, we have let these symptoms become acceptable to us. But it’s time to change these old assumptions and normalise a deeper knowledge of our bodies and the treatment that is available to us. Because women deserve better, especially after bringing new, beautiful life into the world.

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How HDMI 2.0 Will Enrich the Multimedia Experience
This white paper describes the HDMI 2.0 specification and compares the new revision of the HDMI specification with the previous versions, HDMI 1.3 and HDMI 1.4. It explains how HDMI 2.0 will almost double the bandwidth from 10.2 Gbps to 18 Gbps to offer 4K video formats at 60 Hz frame rate for an ultra-high definition (ultra-HD) experience on digital TVs. It discusses additional features, such as CEC 2.0, 21:9 frame formats, multi-view video, and HDCP 2.2 for digital rights management. Finally, it will explain HDMI 2.0’s impact on new markets and applications.
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Robert S. Ross; Navigating the Taiwan Strait: Deterrence, Escalation Dominance, and U.S.-China Relations. International Security 2002; 27 (2): 48–85. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/016228802760987824
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Nintendo Game Boy was the company’s first mainstream handheld device after the Game and Watch consoles. Released in 1989, Game Boy took huge strides in bringing the console experience to a handheld and garnered huge success.
The Game Boy sold more than 100 million units in its lifetime, thanks to a bunch of great exclusives. While some have been given a worthy remaster or a re-release on newer consoles, some haven’t made the cut and still remain trapped on the system.
While some games such as The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Metroid 2 has received spectacular ports on the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Switch, some hidden gems can only be played on the original system:
- The Amazing Spider-Man is a side-scrolling adventure game featuring friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
- Bart Simpson’s Escape from Camp Deadly is an action-platformer that features Bart Simpson from the TV series The Simpsons as he tries to escape from a camp’s counselors.
- Battletoads on Game Boy is a different version than what other consoles received. While it shares the same name, it features different levels than the ones seen in the NES release.
- Batman: The Animated Series(video game) and Batman: The Video Game are two side-scrolling action platformers that feature Gotham’s famous caped crusader.
- Castlevania Legends is the third Castlevania game on the Game Boy. It released in 1997 to great reviews and underwhelming sales, and ultimately ended being a cult-classic. Since the game never received any form of ports, Game Boy remains the only place to play this title.
- Daffy Duck is also a game that received a different version than its SNES counterpart featuring the titular duck from Looney Tunes.
- God Medicine is an RPG developed and published by Konami, which was released exclusively on the Game Boy.
- James Bond 007, features fan-favorite James Bond in an action-adventure RPG released exclusively on the Game Boy. The game had middling reviews but is considered fun by its humble group of fans, hence a cult-classic.
- Kirby’s Dream Land is a side-scrolling platformer featuring the cute but powerful Kirby in an exclusive adventure. While Kirby has never been one of Nintendo’s most famous protagonists, fans would have to get their hands on a Game Boy to enjoy this title.
- Ninja Gaiden Shadow is a prequel to the original Ninja Gaiden on the NES and sees Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to save NYC from the clutches of evil. The game may be a bit more simplistic than the NES titles, but carries the signature charm of the series, making it a must-play for hardcore fans of the series.
- Rolan’s Curse 1 and 2 are action-adventure games, reminiscent of the original The Legend of Zelda.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles also received 3 exclusive entries on the system. While not the best games in the franchise, all three of them are extremely enjoyable but remain trapped on the system which makes it a hassle to try them out.
- Wave Race is the first game in the Wave Race series, released exclusively on the Nintendo Game Boy. The game is simple yet enjoyable and paved the way for better games in the series.
While many more games still remain trapped on the system, most of the remaining ones don’t hold up well today or aren’t well-known. The Nintendo Game Boy may have been a weaker console than the NES, but that didn’t stop the developers to push jaw-dropping content on it time and time again. Metroid 2, an exclusive to the console has been remade multiple times by fans as well as Nintendo for a multitude of reasons. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is one of the series’ most heartfelt stories to date, and the game originally debuted on the Game Boy. Games like Wave Race garnered some success with their debut titles, leading to better versions in the form of Wave Race 64.
The console itself boasted great design and battery life, the two most important things for a handheld. The Game Boy was merely the first step in handheld gaming, which led to many more consoles of this kind down the line. It’s fascinating to note how far console gaming has come, from the original Game Boy just being a secondary console for handheld gaming to the Nintendo Switch, a decently powerful machine that can serve most gamers’ needs without much sacrifice.


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NEW DELHI: In a bid to alleviate the
on households, especially women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a reduction of Rs 100 in
cooking gas cylinder
prices on International
This comes a day after the government extended the subsidy of Rs 300 per LPG cylinder to poor women under the Ujjwala Yojana for the upcoming fiscal year, starting April 1.
Making the announcement on X,
said that this will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting ‘Nari Shakti‘ (women power).
“By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment. This is in line with our commitment to empowering women and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ for them,” he said.
In another post on X, Modi greeted people on the International Women’s Day.
“We salute the strength, courage, and resilience of our Nari Shakti and laud their accomplishments across various fields. Our government is committed to empowering women through initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology and more,” he said.
This subsidy increase was implemented in October last year and will continue until March 31. PM Modi highlighted these initiatives as part of the government’s accomplishments over the past decade.
WATCH LIVE: TOI Right To Excellence Women’s Day Special Summit | International Women’s Day

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Metallica is one of the most successful metal bands of the United States and worldwide. Metallica consists of four members and was founded by Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield. Since its start the band has sold over 100 million albums.
It is at the same time a large and a small step from the stage of Rock Werchter to the classical theater stages. The music of Metallica is monumental by default. Maybe Mozart would have been a member of the band, had he lived in our day and age. Classical music is also often rebellious.
The metal side of the musicians is lead by Eric Melaerts. The music is arranged by Roberto Molinelli and the orchestra is conducted by Walter Proost.
Ticket prices range from 30 tot 40 euros and are available online and at Fnac stores.
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Two boys in their 15 and 17’s were involved in a watercraft accident in Lyngdal. 17 year old boy died in the accident.
According to the police, the boy is found as guilty of three offenses: He brought a boat he was unable to lead due to low age, engine size and missing boat driver’s license. In addition, he drove in the dark without the lantern and drove irresponsibly, writes Fædrelandsvennen .
According to the newspaper, Agder police district will issue a deposit of 10,000 kroner. Prosecutor Terje Kaddeberg Skaar will not comment on the case, but refers to a press release to be sent on Thursday.
It was night to July 27 that a watercraft and a smaller pleasure boat collided in the heart of Rosfjorden in Lyngdal in Vest-Agder. 17-year-old Henrik Auestad Skjørshammer drove the watercraft and lost his life in the accident. A mate of him sat on. The latter was seriously injured, while the 15-year-old in the boat escaped from the accident without noticeable physical damage.

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Babies: Children's Audio & CDs
Ladybird's First Favourite Tales are fun, gentle introductions to classic fairy tales, suitable for reading to the youngest of children. Packed with rhythm and rhyme, these abridged tales are great to share together again and again. Now, for the first time, all eighteen classic titles in the First Favourite Tales series are available in one audio CD collection. Perfect for use either at home or in the car, each individual track features a fun, rhythmic fairy tale retelling plus beautiful, specially composed music and sound effects to help bring it alive. A wonderful first introduction to the best-loved fairy tales, created especially for very young children. The full 2-disc collection includes: CD 1 Alice in Wonderland; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Cinderella; Chicken Licken; Goldilocks; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Puss in Boots; The Three Little Pigs; Jack and the Beanstalk; CD 2: The Enormous Turnip; Hansel and Gretal; The Gingerbread Man; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; Sly Fox and Red Hen; The Ugly Duckling; The Wizard of Oz; and Approximate running time 3 hours.
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From Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to Hush-a-bye Baby, these twelve classic nursery rhymes and traditional lullabies are beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. With a free read-along CD that slots neatly into the cover, Mother Goose's Bedtime Rhymes is the perfect bedtime book for families to share. Also available: Mother Goose's Action Rhymes.
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Have fun with your own busy baby exploring the bright touch-and-feel pages in this interactive book, part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series. Follow the busy baby in the red car as he journeys across the pages all the way from the jungle, the town and the farm back home. With different patches of touch-and-feels on every double page and bright high-contrast pictures, there is lots to look at and explore together. Then have fun listening to the ten tracks of specially-composed instrumental baby music on the accompanying CD. The perfect soundtrack to a baby's busy day of exploration, it is great to use either in the car or at home. CD playing time approximately 25 minutes.
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Sing and rhyme along with these 26 much-loved nursery rhyme songs! Includes: 'The Wheels on the Bus' / 'Down at the Station, Early in the Morning' / 'Row Row Row Your Boat' / 'The Big Ship Sails on the Alley Alley Oh' / 'London Bridge is Falling Down' / 'Jack and Jill' / 'Hickory Dickory Dock' / 'I'm a Little Teapot' / 'Polly Put the Kettle On' / 'Miss Polly had a Dolly' / 'Pop Goes the Weasel' / 'Five Currant Buns' / 'Ten Fat Sausages' / 'Peter Hammers with One Hammer' / 'The Grand Old Duke of York' / 'Girls and Boys Come Out to Play' / 'I Jump Out of Bed' / 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush' / 'Ring a Ring o'Roses' / 'I Hear Thunder, I Hear Thunder' / 'Incy Wincy Spider' / 'Heads Shoulders Knees and Toes' / 'If You're Happy and You Know it Clap Your Hands' / 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' / 'Wee Willie Winkie' / 'Ten in a Bed'. 1 CD. 40 mins.
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Ageism is a growing problem in Western Society. The recent movie, “The Second Best Marigold Hotel,” stars a cast of my favourite older British actors playing the roles of seniors living in India. It also really highlights the prejudice some people of senior years experience or even voice themselves.
It’s a shame that the movie, funny and poignant though it is, is marketed to the silver tsunami crowd, complete with some subtle jokes on ageing. It could so easily have been a great opportunity to more vigorously confront the problem of ageism in our society, rather than accept it, and then celebrate the innate energy, humour, capabilities and wisdom of people of all ages.
Ageism is the most tolerated form of discrimination in Canada. A poll two years ago found that eight out of ten Canadians believe that seniors aged 75 or older are less important and more ignored than younger generations. Additionally, six out of ten seniors felt they had been treated unfairly because of their age. The report concluded that “ageism is not an old person’s problem, it is a societal problem.”
Many dedicated agencies and families are working to meet the needs of seniors for good food, companionship and meaningful activity. But, the greater need is for a fundamental change of view – wherein we see the value of every individual, regardless of age.
I saw for myself the stark need for this change of attitude in the experience of an elderly friend of mine. Mary had been consigned to a wheelchair for a short period due to an accident. A mentally and physically fit woman, she was always bubbling over with intelligent conversation, deep spiritual insights and wonderful humour. However, during this period, she was dependent on her daughter to help her get about to do her errands. What she discovered was that when bank tellers or grocery store staff viewed her silver hair, combined with her sitting in a wheelchair, they considered her incapable of responsible conversation. All questions and dialogue were directed to her daughter. Because of how they viewed her age and lack of mobility, Mary was invisible. It was tempting for her to get frustrated and angry at such treatment.
But she didn’t.
Instead, she was infinitely gracious. She explained to me that she had discovered and cultivated grace through a lifetime of prayer which enabled her to feel valued and divinely loved, even in difficult circumstances. Experiencing this unconditional love enabled her to express that grace to others and to patiently, but firmly, insist that she could speak for herself.
A deep conviction of her innate spiritual worth led her to understand that neither age, nor the accident, could deprive her of grace, intelligence, or other capabilities. Rather than seeing these as merely personality traits or special attributes she had gained with age, she saw them as spiritual qualities everyone inherits and can express from the divine Spirit. How Mary saw herself struck me as the key to combating this problem of ageism.
Dr. Ellen Langer of Harvard University has a caution for all of us in how we view ageing. Her decades of studies suggest that how we see it, for ourselves or others, clearly frames how we experience it. And, that’s a warning to each of us. When we ignore, joke about, or belittle seniors, we are discriminating against our own future.
What Mary taught me is that the spiritual foundation in which she rooted her thought – of being divinely, eternally loved, as Jesus taught – allowed her to overcome age discrimination toward herself and others. Mary’s attitude also enabled her to recover her mobility quickly and return to being a vital member of her church and community.
We all have talents and qualities to contribute. They are never lost, but rather grow as we gain deeper insights into the nature of God and express them in our daily lives.
Watching the Marigold Hotel movie, I could not help but think of how society works so hard to reinforce confidence, respect and self-esteem in younger generations. But every individual – regardless of age – needs to feel that. Everyone has the right to know that they have something to contribute, and to feel that spiritual connection that tells them of their infinite value.
Read another article on aging HERE
This article was published in the Vancouver Sun HERE

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Italy’s record champions Juventus Turin must increasingly tremble for Champions League qualification. The title winner of the past nine years did not get more than 1: 1 (0: 1) at AC Florence around the former Bayern star Franck Ribery.
The team of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is only third in the table after winning points.
Because Atalanta Bergamo passed by 5-0 (2-0) against FC Bologna even without the suspended national player Robin Gosens. Juve could also be overtaken by AC Milan and SSC Napoli on Monday.
The goal for Florence was scored by Dusan Vlahovic (29th, penalty), Alvaro Morata (46th) equalized for Turin. Ruslan Malinowskij (22nd), Luis Muriel (44th), Remo Freuler (57th), Duvan Zapata (59th) and Alexej Mirantschuk (73rd) were successful for Bergamo.
Inter Milan consolidated their sovereign lead with the 1-0 (0-0) against Hellas Verona, the 19th championship title – the first since the triple year 2010 – is within reach. Matteo Darmian secured victory in the closing stages with his goal (76th).


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Our economy is driven by the almighty dollar. You can’t go a day without hearing about the rising cost of gas or the volatility of the stock market. All the same, people love making that quick buck—even if it means stealing.
The Take isn’t a morality tale for which we are supposed to sympathize with the criminal. The heart of its story is with a robbery victim. John Leguizamo gives a strong performance as Felix De La Pena, an armored car driver who is struggling to make ends meet; he’s married and the father of two. One Friday afternoon his truck is hijacked by Adell Baldwin (Tyrese Gibson). Adell has no beef with Felix; he’s just a criminal looking for a score. After Felix makes all the pickups for the day, they go back to the armored company depot so that Adell and his co-conspirators can clean out any remaining safes. But before Adell makes his getaway he shoots Felix in the head, leaving him for dead. Close to fatal but Adell’s a bad shot. Definitely not the work of a professional killer.
Felix’s recovery is the film’s essence, and in some ways it’s its own parable. He has difficulty adjusting to life after the robbery. With a damaged front lobe, Felix experiences mood swings, depression and paranoia. His relationship with his wife, Marina (Rosie Perez), is strained. Before the robbery everything was fine, but now there are moments where Marina is scared for her life. A moment of intimacy between Leguizamo and Perez – the scene barely lit, their characters in silhouette – turns to violence with John pulling Rosie’s head back in a forceful grip because she refuses to give him Vicodin. It is a powerful scene that further expounds upon the struggles in Felix’s life.
John Leguizamo’s performance, and what he brings to the role of Felix, takes what would have been your typical urban crime thriller and gives it a little substance. Sadly, that’s pretty much the only redeeming quality of the picture. The Pate brothers, Jonas and Josh, went through several drafts of their screenplay and assuredly the plot changed with each revision. A little more exposition would have done wonders for Tyrese Gibson. His character seems incomplete, as his performance as a criminal is one-note. We learn little about his life, only that he has a child and what can only be assumed to be a girlfriend or wife. I understand that Leguizamo is the central figure but some background on the instigator of the robbery would have made the movie a more enriching experience.
Still, that’s nothing compared to Adell’s ineptitude about not realizing that Felix survived the robbery. When he gets the news about midway through the feature, and the dumbstruck look in his eye, I just shook my head in an oh-you-got-to-be-kidding-me motion. Okay, you steal bags and bags of money from an armored truck service. You know a federal investigation will follow, so it’s going to make headlines. In the days that followed the heist, Adell should have least heard that there was one survivor in fatal but stable condition. Guess he falls into the category of criminals who don’t read newspapers or watch the news.
With a young director at the helm, Brad Furman, and John Leguizamo as the lead, The Take‘s premise was an intriguing one. We always see crime films glamorizing the act. Rarely do we see the impact it has on the victims. That alone made this a notch above what is essentially a run-of-the-mill urban thriller. Too bad the story, while compelling, falls apart along the way with preposterous story decisions and clichéd ideas. So much for originality.
Shot mostly with handheld cameras, The Take‘s 1.85 anamorphic widescreen presentation is decent enough. Cinematographer Lukas Ettlin does map out some great shots, like the aforementioned scene between Leguizamo and Perez, and some static shots of LA’s Boyle Heights neighborhood. But the color palate is all over the place. Interior sequences have a blue-green tint to them, while daylight scenes appear washed out. The desaturated colors were intentional in a Steven Soderbergh Traffic sort of way, and compared with the handheld work it looked like an overlong episode of The Shield.
The film has an English 5.1 Dolby Digital track as well as an optional Spanish dub in stereo surround. It’s not an overpowering track, as there aren’t many moments where the side and back speakers come into play, say except for the heist and a chase sequence that concludes the film.
The Take, which was an official selection of the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival (who knew?), has a few supplements that you probably won’t visit more than once. Included is an audio commentary with Brad Furman and Lukas Ettlin. Ettlin, who also photographed the film Never Back Down, has some things to say about lighting and how, at times, it worked against him. The intimate scene between Leguizamo and Perez in the bedroom was originally going to be done with all lights. Perez insisted that it be shot in the dark, knowing she was going to appear nude. It was understood, but it was obvious that the scene was shot during the day with drapes blocking out the daylight.
Up next is an eighteen-minute featurette entitled A Look Behind the Scenes of The Take. It’s a standard behind-the-scenes look, with Furman, Ettlin and producer Braxton Pope discussing various aspects about the production. It begins with the pre-production, then branches out and covers the actors (Leguizamo, Perez, Gibson and Bobby Cannavale), the directing and the style of the picture, and the guerilla filmmaking that took place during production. Of the five facets discussed, the best was on the guerilla-style production. Shooting on handheld cameras, sometimes with a skeleton crew of three or four at night, for various scenes there was only a short window of opportunity to complete. Post robbery, the ambulance sequence in the film was shot in the span of 15 to 20 minutes.
Completing the rest of the disc’s extras are four deleted scenes, none of which add anything to the film, and an embarrassing amount of previews: Blu-ray Disc in High Definition promo, Dirty, Redbelt, Cleaner, Untraceable, Hero Wanted, Diamond Dogs, The Tattooist, Impluse, promos for FX’s Damages and Rescue Me on DVD, Pistol Whipped, The Contractor, Edison Force and Starship Troopers 3: Marauder.
For a direct-to-DVD release, The Take is one of those movies you hesitate about picking off the video shelf. The cover doesn’t really standout – more like a 10-minute Photoshop job – and the description on the back cover isn’t a true representation of the actual film. At least John Leguizamo gives a good performance in what is an average crime thriller at best.
Sony Pictures presents The Take. Directed by Brad Furman. Starring John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez, Tyrese Gibson and Bobby Cannavale. Written by Josh and Jonas Pate. Running time: 99 minutes. Rated R (for violence, sexual content, language and some drug use). Released on DVD: May 27, 2008. Available at Amazon.com.

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It’s Summertime With This Salad
Some recipes tell you what season it is. For me, grilled brats means the fall. Chili is for the winter. This pasta salad, is for picnic season. It was a staple for the summer during my teen years, is so easy to make, somewhat healthy and has tremendous flavor (with the sesame dressing, mandarin oranges and the vegetables). It makes a lot of pasta salad, so you’ll have plenty to share.
A wonderful collection of textures and tastes.
It is tough to find a vinegarette mix. Often I will select a garlic and herb or similar packet.
A gem from my childhood. An actual Hidden Valley Ranch glass dressing container.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 0 hr 0 min | Servings: 10 servings as a side | Difficulty: Easy
- Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 cup sesame oil
- 1 package of vinegarette mix
- Pasta Salad
- 1 package of tri colored rotini or similar pasta
- 1 can mandarin oranges
- 1/2 jar Hormel bacon bits
- 1/2 head cauliflower
- Several large bunches of broccoli (about same as 1/2 head cauliflower)
- 1 can Chinese chowmein noodles
Mix all salad dressing ingredients together and chill.
Cook pasta according to directions. When complete, run under cold water until chilled. Add oranges, bacon bits, and veggies . Mix in salad dressing and chill before serving. Add chowmein noodles after removing from refrigerator and when ready to serve.


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It's really unimpressive to look at in pictures, but last week, after four years of puttering, I finally (mostly) finished all the armatures for my fantasy equine herd. Still have various wings & clawed feet to add, but that'll come later! There are 16 in total (or 15 if you count the Centaur & Centauride as one, breed?). Now to spend the next 40 years sculpting them! X) What fantasy horse have you always dreamed of? I just bet it's in there!! #fantasymodelhorse #fantasyhorse #modelhorse #modelhorses #horsemodel #modelhorsesofinstagram
Ramblings & tutorials of a model horse artist.
Just a 'public service notice' to any of my blog readers; Since there's not really any way to 'follow' a weebly blog, if you shoot me an email (sprucewoodfarmsstudio at gmail dot com) I will add you to my blog announcement list & will send you an email when a new post is added. :)


Since he burst onto the scene, Victor Haskins has developed a robust reputation as a modern-day jazz storyteller. His utterly sincere approach to his art is in the highest jazz tradition of exploration and innovation. With Showing Up, Haskins has taken his message to yet another higher level.
The album, Haskins' second, presents his "Skein"comprised of himself acoustically and electro-enhanced, a bassist and percussionistdelivering ten highly intelligent, textured tracks. Each presents its own eclectic musical poetry. Haskins is genie-like here, granting listeners stimulating mind-colors and both emotional range and depth via his original compositions. This is music for introspection and involvement.
"Touch" opens the session with Haskin's horn a morose, melismatic ribbon which weaves over his engaged partners. "Grey" is a faster dance, featuring the leader's EWI (electronic wind instrument) and other electronic effects along with a terrific solo by bassist Pharr. The quirky "Reliving the Past" wah-wahs a creative romp where Haskins stretches out with faster, technically-adept lines interposed with acoustic and electro-enhanced ideas.
Haskins' cornet tone is warm and inviting. He has chops of both technique and deep expression. One might draw similarities here with the work of trumpeter Tomasz Stanko ("Morning" and the intense "Spite") and Wynton Marsalis on the speedier rides. His incorporation of EWI and other effects avoids gimmickry (read TV game show synth-slides) and offers textural alternatives to same. Throughout, the playing of bassist Pharr and percussionist Martucci is nearly perfectly integrated with Haskin's melodic, improvisational and overall creative approach.
On the burner "Swift," Haskins and crew are a speedball where the leader shows he's got improv chops aplenty. "Five in the Pocket" is a funk gem that will assuredly ear-worm and probably be picked up as bumper music somewhere in the media; it has that vibe and catchy appeal. "Enemy at the Gate" is a martial-texture featurea game of tones. "Psithurism," a highly intense and wildly electronic rhythmic track, has exotic over-and undertones. It's a furious send-off.
Showing Up is a superb foray into a marvelously creative mind, performed by superior players. It will not be for all tastes. However, as with more exotic cuisine, the enjoymentand potential ecstasyis in starting the tasting. Dig in.
Touch, Grey, Reliving the Past, Swift, Five in the Pocket, Morning, Enemy at the Gate, Spite, The Aura,
Victor Haskins: cornet, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument), sound design and sound effects; Randall
Pharr: double bass; Tony Martucci: drims and percussion.
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The mechanism of working hours in government schools at the state level has determined two systems for studying students
The mechanism of working hours in government schools at the state level has determined two systems for studying students in the second and third cycles from the fifth to 12th grade: one is the class system, and the second is the school hours system, within the framework of the implementation of the weekly holiday decision, which was finally adopted by the UAE government, which Granting federal government agencies a weekend of two and a half days.
In the manuals, the Emirates Foundation for School Education emphasized five steps for designing the school day, focusing on adherence to the academic plan, the weekly hours for each stage, the distribution of subjects’ shares on the new schedule, and the participation of parents of students, calling for commitment to the number of weekly hours as they are related to the curricula and student learning outcomes. So that it is 26 hours for kindergarten, 35 hours for students in the first cycle, and 40 hours for the second and third cycles.
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Use these home office design elements to revamp your work space and combat chaos with calm.
As sure as the sun sets, yellow is an ideal office color. Since it’s the color of the sun, it should come as no surprise that yellow creates a warm, happy vibe in the space […]
Every telecommuter wants a home office that’s cozy and comfortable, but we can’t ignore practical. Here are a few cozy and cost effective home offices that we’d love to work in: It’s All About the […]
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Strike Alpha Google Pixel Car Cradle
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Australia’s Invictus Energy has more than doubled the amount of gas it hopes to find at its upcoming Mukuyu well, in Zimbabwe.
ERCE has provided an updated report on the prospect, in which Invictus has an 80% stake. The resource consultant now estimates the gross mean recoverable conventional potential to be 20 trillion cubic feet (566.4 billion cubic metres). It has also guided to a potential 845 million barrels of gas condensate.
In total, there are 4.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent on a gross mean unrisked basis, ERCE said.
Previously the company had suggested Mukuyu may hold 8.2 tcf (232 bcm) of gas.
Invictus managing director Scott Macmillan said Mukuyu was now “one of the largest conventional exploration targets globally”.
“The substantial work undertaken to plan, acquire, process and interpret the CB21 seismic survey and integrate it into our geological and basin modelling studies has enabled us to identify and quantify the additional prospectivity. This has not only materially enhanced the value of our acreage, but also de-risked it,” Macmillan said.
The company flagged in particular the new 200 horizon, in the Dande formation, at Mukuyu. This is a “material shallow target”, it said, with an estimated 1.8 tcf (51 bcm) and 77mn barrels of condensate.
Invictus is planning a two-well programme in Zimbabwe.
The wellpad is completed. The Exalo Rig 202 is on its way to the site, with drilling expected in August. This is a slight delay to the previously guided target of spudding in July.
The Mukuyu-1 will test seven major targets using a deviated well. This gives Invictus “multiple opportunities to make a material hydrocarbon discovery”, it said.
The single largest target at Mukuyu is Forest. This has a mean gas resource of 4.49 tcf (127 bcm) and 183mn barrels of condensate.
Source: Energy Voice


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A screen or plate is positioned above and adjacent the normal fluidized pulverulent material top surface level in a typical fluidized bed construction. The screen extends over substantially the entirety of the bed and has enlarged openings therein of a size suitable for the acceptance of the articles that are to be immersed in the pulverulent or powder material. Screen placement within the fluidized bed is also such that upon article immersion into the entrained powder bed, the magnitude of the powder level increase insures that there is at least contact between the screen and bed top surface which will stabilize the bed top surface and preserve the continuity thereof during article immersion and removal. Similarly, an intermittently operable material feeding system is contemplated to assure that a substantially uniform and constant amount of pulverulent material is maintained in the bed during the coating operation.
1. In a method of coating an article by means of a fluidized bed coating technique wherein a fluidization chamber is utilized having impervious side walls, a gas pervious distributor plate adapted to support a bed of pulverulent coating materials, an open top, and having means for passing fluidizing gases upwardly through said gas distributor plate to fluidize said pulverulent materials, the improvement comprising:
a. providing a generally horizontally disposed means of a generally perforate configuration and including at least one enlarged opening therein of sufficient size to accommodate the passage of an article therethrough for total or partial immersion in said fluidized bed,
b. positioning said horizontally disposed means and controlling the pulverulent coating materials and the fluidizing gases in a manner such that said horizontally disposed means will engage only the upper most surface of the fluidized pulverulent coating materials, said horizontally disposed means and said pulverulent coating materials being below the top of the impervious side walls of said fluidization chamber,
c. emersing an article in said fluidized bed by inserting it through said enlarged opening for a time sufficient to coat said article and then withdrawing it from said opening.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein said horizontally disposed means is a screen having perforations of approximately between about 1/32 and 3/4 inch in size.
This application is a continuation of application, Ser. No. 272,700, filed July 17, 1972, now abandoned.
This invention relates to a fluidized bed coating apparatus and, more particularly, to a device for stabilizing the powder top surface characteristics in such beds during the partial immersion of articles therein.
Fluidized bed constructions and coating processes are, of course, well known. Similarly, the basic structural configuration of such beds is relatively uncomplicated and straight forward. Prior art development has, however, failed to contemplate or appreciate that certain problems are presented when typical bed constructions are employed in the partial coating of articles. Such problems arise when a consistently positioned and uniform coating parting line is necessitated by the type of article and the coating configuration that is to be applied thereto.
In particular, it should be appreciated that, dependent upon the shape of the article to be coated, as well as upon the number of articles which will be immersed into the pulverulent bed material and the article action (i.e., direction, speed and entrained movement) during immersion, the top surface portion of the bed will become distorted. Such distortion will generally take the form of bed unevenness, top surface cratering, or the like, which, of course, will inherently then produce a variance in the coating parting line on the articles.
The importance of a uniform coating parting line may be aesthetic, utilitarian or both and normally will result where only a partial immersion of the article is anticipated. Regardless of the reasons necessitating such parting line uniformity, and especially in circumstances where multiple articles are to be dipped simultaneously and dipping of same is to be on a rapidly repeating basis, commercially available and/or prior art disclosed apparatus will be found to be deficient in the noted respects.
Accordingly, this invention provides for the inclusion of a screen or a similarly configured plate member that is positioned above but proximate the normal fluidized pulverulent material level in the bed. This member must be either self supporting or be adequately supported in a uniform fashion over substantially the entirety of the bed and will also be provided with appropriately positioned openings to accommodate the articles to be coated as they are immersed and withdrawn from the bed.
The proximity of the screen to the powder bed top surface is such that upon article immersion into the powder bed its elevational increase due to powder particle displacement will assure contact between the screen and powder. In fact, the level may be such that the screen becomes entirely immersed. However, in either case the contact with or immersion of the screen has the effect of minimizing surface turbulence and thus maintains a pulverulent material surface uniformity that will generate a coating parting line consistency within suitable tolerances.
In an alternative embodiment, it is also contemplated that the noted screen may be mounted at or on the open top of the fluidization or powder chamber. In this position and upon article immersion as the powder boils over the screen, the chamber side walls will act as weirs and thereby further control the bed level.
Of course, in either of the above embodiments it is imperative that a controlled feeding mechanism replenish the pulverulent material in quantities sufficient to replace those removed as article coating. This will assure the maintenance of a relatively uniform amount of powder or pulverulent material in the bed proper which is critical to the proper functioning of the instant invention.
The principal objective of the invention therefore, is to provide a fluidized bed construction which includes a means to stabilize the top surface area of the pulverulent material in the powder bed and which will thereby reduce turbulence on the bed surface during article immersion therein.
Other advantages and objective of the invention will become more apparent from a further review of the following specification, claims and drawings wherein
FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-section of a typical fluidized bed modified to include a screen or similar plate positioned proximate the top surface of the pulverulent material in the powder bed;
FIG. 2 is a partial vertical cross-section of the fluidized bed shown in FIG. 1 and further illustrating how the bed top surface may be elevated above the screen member during immersion of articles into such bed;
FIG. 3 is a partial top view of the fluidized bed shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrating the enlarged openings which are provided in the screen or plate so that the articles to be coated may be immersed into the powder bed;
FIG. 4 is a partial top view of another embodiment of the stabilization plate member forming a part of this invention;
FIG. 5 is a partial vertical cross-section showing a fluidized bed similar to that of FIG. 1 but also illustrating another embodiment of the invention wherein the stabilization screen is placed adjacent the top extremity of the fluid bed and the side walls thereof serve as weirs for the rising powder material immersion of articles;
FIG. 6 is partial top view of FIG. 5 and also illustrates a typical feeding mechanism which functions to replenish pulverulent material to the bed during the coating process; and
FIG. 7 is a partial vertical cross-section further illustrating the showing of FIG. 6 wherein the powder feeding mechanism shown there is more fully illustrated.
As has been indicated above, in most instances the typical fluidized bed coating operation does not necessitate the accurate control of powder level within the bed. Further, in dipping operations in which only partial article immersion is anticipated, turbulent surface conditions may be created that will not restabilize prior to subsequent article immersion. Thus, where there is some criticality with respect to the coating parting line on the article bed top surface stabilization and control also becomes imperative.
Referring now to FIG. 1, in particular, it can be seen that among other things the present invention contemplates the inclusion in a typical fluidized bed construction 10 of a screen 12 or some similarly perforated plate member suitably supported around the bed sidewalls 14 in a position proximate to the top surface of the fluidized pulverulent material 20 of the powder chamber. As is indicated by the dimension A the screen is elevated above the fluidized powder top surface by some small amount A. The dimensional extent of A may, of course, vary depending upon the size shape and number of articles that are to be dipped simultaneously since in all instances it is imperative that upon article immersion the powder level must be elevated by the amount A which will at least assure contact with the screen 12. In fact, in some instances, it may be desirable to have the bed level due to immersion of articles therein increase substantially more than amount A so as to totally immerse the screen as is shown in FIG. 2. There it can be seen that the powder bed level is above the screen by some amount B which amount will be subject to experimental determination based upon the conditions of article immersion.
As has been indicated, the overall bed construction is typical of those found in fluidized coating processes and includes the bed 10 which is formed by the flanged plenum chamber 16, impervious side walls 14, and the typical lower gas pervious distribution or diffuser plate 18 that establishes and separates the noted plenum chamber 16 from the upper open-topped fluidization or powder chamber. The heat fusable pulverulent coating material 20 is, of course, retained above the distribution plate 18 and upon the introduction of some suitable fluidizing gas through conduit and valve 22, the pulverulent material 20 is fluidized due to the passage of the fluidizing medium through the porous distribution plate 18.
FIG. 3 and 4 are illustrative of the type of plate that may be employed in carrying the invention to fruition. For example, a typical screening type of material as is shown in FIG. 3 and having a mesh size of between 1/32 and 3/4 inch may be employed so long as it is suitably and uniformly supported in a generally horizontal position above the normal powder level. However, as is apparent from the FIG. 4 disclosure, other materials of construction such as radiator metal or some other perforated plate material, may serve equally well. Regardless of the material selected for usage, it is, of course, necessary to provide enlarged openings 24 therein through which the articles to be coated may be accommodated.
Thus, the articles being treated by the fluidized process incorporating the substance of this invention will be transported to a position above the bed 10 and thereafter lowered through the openings 24 into the powder proper. Such immersion will result in the displacement of pulverate material 20 so that the bed top surface level rises to a position at least in contact with the screen 12 and preferably to a position so that that screen is almost wholly immersed in the powder bed. This screen immersion will result in the stabilization of the bed top surface and the minimizing of the turbulence along that surface due to article immersion. Similarly, as the articles are withdrawn the bed surface will likewise remain stabilized and, therefore, will be in a general condition suitable for the immediate acceptance of additional articles for coating.
Referring again to FIG. 4 note that the enlarged openings 24 are surrounded by a predetermined pattern of smaller openings 26 through which the pulverulent material may exude to a position above that plate or screen 12. The placement pattern and number of such perforations will, of course, depend upon the articles being coated as well as the bed size and other features which are also fully determinable through minor experimentation.
In each of the FIGS. 1 through 4 it will be apparent that the screen or plate members 12 have been positioned in the fluidized powder chamber a position substantially below the open top thereof. Thus, any increase in the top surface level of the pulverate material 20 will be retained within the powder chamber. The disclosure as evidenced in FIG. 5 through 7 however, offer an alternative to that as is above described but do however, include the retention of screen 12. In this alternative embodiment the fluidization chamber substantially remains the same and includes similar impervious side wall members 14. The screen 12, however, is now positioned immediately adjacent the to opening of the noted chamber and in effect acts as a cover-like element for that chamber. Now, as articles are immersed through the openings 24 into the powder material, the top surface level of that bed will, of course, again rise but in this case it will tend to overflow the side walls 14 which act as weirs. Thus, a further leveling effect and maximum retention of material in the bed will be controlled through the overflow of weir type action.
In addition, this particular fluid bed incorporates an overflow container 28 which is affixed to the sidewalls 14 of the fluid bed and which is further adapted to gravitationally discharge any pulverulent material which overflows the sidewalls 14 through a suitable conduit means 30. The basic operation of this alternative embodiment therefore is substantially similar to that as is hereinabove described but includes the noted additional control feature of the weir-like overflow mechanism.
FIG. 5 also illustrates a photo-electric means 32 which in turn is interconnected with the feeding means 34 shown in both FIGS. 6 and 7. This photo-electric control 32 is, of course, designed to maintain a constant bed level in the powder chamber. Maintenance of such a constant level is, of course, also a requirement if a constant parting line level on the coated article is to be maintained. However, it should be appreciated that even with the maintenance of such constant level, the addition of the screen 12 is significant to achieving the parting line quality and consistency that is necessary.
With continued reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 also note the inclusion of an intermittently operable feeding mechanism positioned above the fluidizing chamber and extending into such chamber. This feeding mechanism 34 includes an auger screw type device which is fed from a storage container 38 through a suitable valving mechanism 40 and 42 into the mentioned device. The auger as can be seen is powered by any suitable driving means, for example, motor 44 which may be either continuously operable or intermittently activated responsive to signals received from the photo-electric mechanism 32. It should be noted at this point that some other mechanical or fluid sensing device may be employed to sense the bed level if such is desired and, in fact, this may be omitted and a timing circuit may be used to cycle the valve 40 in a repetitive sequence response to other machine operations. In the event that the auger is continuously driven the signals from photo-electric means 32 may be transmitted to a solenoid 45 or some other similar operating mechanism which will activate the gate 42 in valve 40. The cycling of this gate, of course, will allow the deposit of fixed quantities of pulverulent material into the auger mechanism 36 and which subsequently will deliver that material to the bed top surface.
Although this feeder is disclosed in conjunction with the embodiment illustrating the overflow container, it should be apparent that it is equally adapted where such overflow device is not incorporated into the fluidized bed arrangement. Likewise, it should be apparent that the auger feed mechanism 36 may be extended across the entirety of the bed surface, such as is shown in phantom in FIGS. 6 and 7 and that such may include a plurality of spaced openings 46 along the bottom extent thereof through which the pulverulent material may be deposited evenly across the bed surface. This, of course, will result in a more even distribution and a more instantaneous bed level control. The necessity of such, however, will be dependent upon the cyclic operation of the machine and especially the frequency thereof.
From the foregoing it should be apparent that the instant invention provides for a distinctly improved coating apparatus which is suitable for the processing of articles where it is important that a uniform and consistent parting line of the coating be maintained. Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings.


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According to a new study, there are many different healthy eating patterns that can help you live longer — as long as those eating habits focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes.
For the study, Harvard University researchers looked at data from more than 75,000 women and more than 44,000 men who had completed a series of nutritional questionnaires over a 36-year period, beginning in their early fifties. None of the participants had a history of cancer or heart disease.
Scientists rated their diets based on how closely they followed one of four different eating habits, including a plant-based diet and the Mediterranean diet. The other two diets were the Healthy Eating Index, which follows the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, developed by Harvard, which considers how our diets are related to the risk of chronic disease.
People who most closely followed one of these healthy eating patterns were up to 20 percent less likely to die from all causes during the study, and were also much less likely to die from typical causes such as cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease, the researchers reported Jan. 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Individuals from all racial and ethnic groups in the study were less likely to die prematurely when following any of these healthy eating patterns.
“The good news of this study is that almost everyone can benefit from eating a healthy diet, regardless of race or ethnicity,” said Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD, senior study author, professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
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A limitation of the study is that the researchers relied on participants to accurately recall and report their dietary habits over time, making it possible that people misrepresented how they actually ate.
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A small municipality in the Drenthe province, Emmen is located in the northeast of the Netherlands, not far from the German border. While on holiday in Emmen, you should take time to learn more about this green region and its soil. In the middle of dolmens dating from the ice age, a walk on the Hondsrug heathland combines history, culture and nature. The region also has 21 green routes which present the environment and typical landscapes of Drenthe in an engaging way.
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