This application is a division of U.S. application Ser. No. 07/430,511, filed Nov. 1, 1989, U.S. Pat. No. 5,072,671, Dec. 17, 1991.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to printing machines and a method to apply a printing image on a printing machine cylinder having ink accepting receptors or cells, in accordance with electronically furnished image information, and more particularly to apply the printing image directly on a printing cylinder without requiring placement of an unchangeable or unvarying image carrying plate or surface on the printing cylinder.
German Patent 32 48 178 described a method for use with an offset printing machine in which digital image information is applied to a recording head which, selectively, causes melting of meltable substance particles located on a thermo transfer foil, so that the thermo transfer foil will have placed thereon a representation of the digital information in form of ink-accepting, i.e. oleophilic, and ink-repellent or, respectively, water-repellent, i.e. hydrophobic, and water-accepting, i.e. hydrophilic areas. The thermo transfer foil, which carries the information in point form, is then engaged against a printing cylinder for direct transfer of the information thereto.
The point-form energy application, specifically heat, corresponds to the electronic image information. An oleophilic or ink-accepting substance, coating the thermo transfer foil, is dissolved off, and applied to the printing cylinder. This system is complex since the transfer is in image point units, and can be applied, at any time, only to a single printing cylinder. The time taken to transfer the image to a printing cylinder is substantial due to the point-by-point transfer of the image information.
High-quality printing can be obtained by using cylinders having ink accepting receptors or cells. In a gravure printing system, the cylinder is formed with tiny receptor depressions or cells, located between a ridge pattern; in a screen printing system, the ink receptors are formed by the interstices between the screen filaments or elements. The receptors or cells can be formed by mechanical, electromechanical, electrothermal, or chemical material removal, in part, if desired, with intermediate photo-optic or chemical auxiliary processes. The receptors, to receive different quantities of ink, have different size, depth or spacing from each other. Methods to make gravure printing cylinders of this type, or screen cylinders with varying cell size or location, are expensive and complex, and must be carefully controlled. The numerous steps required thereby take much time and effort. Printing cylinders which, in large machines, can be unwielding and weigh up to several tons, have to be removed from the machine to make a new printing cylinder, in negative form. The imaging of these new cylinders, then, has to be carried out in large machines, and the then imaged cylinders have to be returned to the printing machines. Thus, gravure printing, although it provides high-quality printed subject matter, is economically suitable only if a very high number of copies or editions are required; likewise screens often are used to make many printed products.
The term "printing form" as used herein defines a printing machine element which has a surface with ink applying surface portions and non-inking surface portions, for subsequent transfer of printing information onto a substrate, and thus is used in the extended sense of the ♭forme" described, for example, in "Machine Printing" by Durant, Meacock & Whitworth, Hastings House, Publishers, New York, N.Y. Copyright 1973, applied both to a planographic as well as a gravure form and not only to a raised-letter or letterpress form (or forme, in the British spelling).
It is an object to provide a system and a method to generate printing cylinders having ink accepting receptors or cells carrying printing images which operates rapidly and efficiently and which is versatile, economical, and does not require extensive apparatus separate from the printing machine, or incompatible therewith.
Briefly, a printing cylinder is made with receptors and cells for the reception of ink therein, the cells having a size sufficient to accept the maximum quantity of ink to be transferred to a printing substrate. In accordance with a feature of the invention, a recording head selectively applies a liquefiable and solidifiable substance into the respective cells of the form, controlled by a control unit, to fill the receptors and cells with predetermined quantities of the solidifiable substance, in order to permit control of the quantity of ink which any specific receptor and cell can accpet--or, upon completely filling the receptor or cell--rejecting reception of any ink.
The substance can be applied directly to the receptors or cells, for example by an applicator similar to an ink jet applicator used in computer output printers. The material applied is normally a substance which, upon heating, can be liquefied, and ejected under pressure. The time and course as well as the quantity of ejection can be controlled analogously to the ink jet principle. A thermoplastic material or a wax is suitable for the material being ejected and introduced into the cells or receptors.
In accordance with a feature of the invention, the printing form is a gravure cylinder form, in which the cells have a depth sufficient to accept the maximum quantity of ink to be transferred; the quantity of injected materials filling the cells can be inversely proportional to the amount of ink to be transferred, so that the quantity of ink can be directly controlled from an electronic control unit.
In accordance with another feature of the invention, the printing form is a screen printing form, of well known construction, for example a woven screen or a perforated foil. The material being applied to the screen printing form, again, can be applied by a spray or ejector mechanism, similar to an ink jet applicator used in computer output printers, in which the respective openings or interstices between the material forming the screen are selectively closed to prevent the passage of ink therethrough. Those interstices or cells which have been closed, then, will not transfer ink upon subsequent printing.
FIG. 1 is a highly schematic side view of a printing arrangement for a gravure printing machine in which the gravure cylinder is directly prepared for gravure printing;
FIG. 2 illustrates, in enlarged representation, application of image controlling substances to the cells of the gravure cylinder;
FIG. 3 shows the gravure cylinder of FIG. 2 after inking;
FIG. 4 is a schematic portion from a gravure printing machine illustrating an erasing system for the gravure printing cylinder; and
FIG. 5 is a highly schematic view of a fragment of a screen of a screen printing form, illustrating application of image controlling substance to the cells of the screen printing form.
Referring now to FIG. 1, which illustrates the application of the present invention to a gravure cylinder: Cylinder 1 is a gravure cylinder of a customary rotary gravure printing machine. An image forming unit 2 is applied against the cylinder 1, the unit 2 being capable of traveling axially with respect to the cylinder 1 guided in a guide track 3. The unit 3 carries the actual application head 4 which has at least one nozzle through which a liquefied, but normally solid substance is sprayed on the gravure cylinder 1, under pressure. The amount of substance being sprayed, that is, for how long, how much, and under what pressure, is controlled by a control unit 5, similar to control of an ink jet printer, and receiving control signals from a control line 6 which, in turn, is controlled by an image storing memory M, including, of course, the customary circuitry to convert the information stored in the memory into suitably timed digital signals for handling by the unit 3 and the jet 4. The control unit 5 reads the signals, received in digitally coded form, from the memory M. Transfer of information from the memory via the control unit 5 is in point-by-point form, line or row by line, on the cylinder 1. In accordance with a preferred feature of the invention, a plurality of nozzles, located next to each other in circumferential direction of the cylinder 1, can be used, so that a plurality of lines can be recorded on the cylinder 1 in parallel. The range of information which can be recorded on the cylinder 1, that is, the variation in quantity of the transferred substance, is preferably based on one byte of information for each pixel or image point, which provides for 356 possible variations in ink density.
The surface of the printing cylinder 1 is shown in detail and to a much larger scale in FIG. 2; it has a plurality of receptor recesses or cells 7, separated from each other by separating strips or ridges 8. This is standard gravure printing cylinder construction. The depth of the cells 7 is so selected that it can hold at least the maximum quantity of ink to be transferred to a substrate, for example a sheet or a web 12 (FIG. 1).
The quantity of liquefied substance injected by the unit 2 into the receptor 7 will be inversely proportional to the image information. Upon contact with the surface of the gravure cylinder 1, which is colder than the molten substance, the substance will solidify or harden immediately to form a partial filling, in form of layers or obstructions 9 on the base and on the edge of the receptors 7. Upon subsequent inking of the surface of the gravure cylinder 1, only so much ink 35 can be filled into the receptors 7 until the volume is flush with the surface; thus, the volume of ink will correspond to the volume of the receptors 7 less the fillings 9.
After the cylinder has been prepared, so that its surface will have the form shown in FIG. 2, the imaging unit 3 is removed from the cylinder and it is ready to print. First it has to be inked, which can be done as well known, by dipping the cylinder 1 into an ink trough 10 (FIG. 1). Excess ink can be removed by a doctor blade unit 11 which can be further so placed that any excess ink is returned immediately to the ink trough 10. The doctor blade 11 will ride on the ribs 8. The now inked image, carrying as much ink 35 as the respective receptors can hold, is then applied to a substrate web 12, looped about a suitable impression cylinder 13, which is then moved in contact with the cylinder 1, with the web 12 interposed.
Any thermoplastic material or wax is suitable as the transfer substance to be applied in the cells 7.
One of the advantages of this system is that the expensive gravure cylinders can be easily reused for different images. After finishing printing, new image material can be easily applied thereto. The gravure cylinder is cleaned to remove remnants of ink. Referring to FIG. 4: After cleaning of the cylinder, an erasing system 34 is engaged against the respective cylinder 1, which supplies sufficient heat to liquefy the thermoplastic substance 9 previously applied thereto, and the, by means of a blower and/or suction, removes the liquefied wax and/or thermoplastic material. Blotting tapes or sheets can also be used, which such up the re-liquefied substance 9 by capillary or wicking action between interstices of felting or woven knitted blotting material.
The gravure cylinder 1 preferably is seamless and made of ceramic material, which has high wear resistance and is highly resistant against heat. Such gravure cylinders have a long lifetime, and are capable of carrying many different forms of printed image, and can be easily re-used with different printed subject matter. Even if the printed subject matter changes often, the high quality obtainable with gravure printing can be achieved. At the same time, wear and tear of the doctor blades 11, engaged against the cylinders, is reduced when they slide on the ribs or ridges of the ceramic material.
FIG. 5 illustrates a printing screen 1701. The screen has longitudinal or warp filaments 1702 and transverse or weft filaments 1703. The filaments of threads or yarns 1702, 1703 form solid portions leaving openings or interstices 1704.
A quantity of liquefied substance is ejected from the unit 2 (FIG. 1) against the screen 1701, to cover or fill selected interstices 1704, as seen at 1704a. The image memory M, which provides digitally stored information, thus can control whether any openings 1704 of the screen 1701, selectively, will transfer ink or not transfer ink, in accordance with command bits stored in the memory. If at any position of the finished screen print no ink is to be applied, one or more of the ink ejectors or injectors 4 is energized and the respectively energized elements will melt the meltable substance in a locally precisely limited region, so that the molten substance can be ejected and penetrate within the openings of the mesh of the printing screen, where it will immediately solidify, and close off the interstices 1704, as seen schematically at 1704a.
Information transfer can be bit-by-bit, serially, or when using for example a plurality of thermal units, in 8-bit parallel. By use of appropriate signal processors, memories, and data buses, information transfer can, of course, also be carried out in a greater width, for example 32-bit parallel, which then permits controlling a corresponding larger number, for example 32, of ink ejectors.
The substance introduced in the cells of the screen printing form can be reinforced by applying a material which cures or hardens the substance applied to the cells of the screen.
The information applied on the screen 1701 can be easily erased. After printing, the screen is cleaned and any remanent ink particles are removed. The screen is then heated and the liquefied particles of the substance 1704a are removed by blowing off with hot air, wiping or the like. Thus, a single screen print form, as well as the substance which can readily be recuperated, can be re-used as often as desired, thus substantially improving the economics of operation as well reducing waste and trash which may have to be removed.


text: I love coming to Sugar N Spice after I've walked around Balboa Island a bit. I come here to put on the calories I've lost on my walk and then some! It's a little walk up stand that you don't see much anymore. I find it charming and nostalgic. They are famous for their frozen bananas but I always go for the ice cream bar with the works ! It's rolled in a little bit of this and that ...sprinkles, nuts , crumples of cookies, bits of heath bar. It's a delicious way to cool off ! It was refreshing to see reasonable prices for these treats . You don't have to gage if you want to have a real meal or just dessert you can get both!! It's a beautiful thing!

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Saturday, October 25, 2014
Seraphs pull away from Oaks Christian
Atkins lined up in the slot wide receiver position on the right side of the line of scrimmage, ran past midfield to catch the ball, then sprinted through the Lions' zone coverage for the long scoring scamper. The touchdown came with one minute and 57 seconds left in the game.
Oaks Christian had one last drive to win the contest, but the Lions couldn't convert on fourth and two after their pass to the right side of the field was batted down.
Along with Atkins, Chris Santoyo - a reserve running back - scored for the 5-3 Seraphs. Santoyo, who had 286 rushing yards in St. Bonaventure's last game against Camarillo (a 28-10 victory on Oct. 10), got two touchdown runs of eight and 12 yards.
"It was a crazy game," Santoyo said. "We knew we were going to be evenly matched."
Santoyo and Marcus Chambers powered a Seraph rushing attack that wore down the Lions with counter runs up the offensive tackles' side. Chambers broke a 35-yard run during the third quarter. On the next play, Santoyo scored his first touchdown of the night - an 8-yard run up the left side.
The game was scoreless for one half before Oaks Christian (4-4) struck first on a 40-yard field goal. The Lions received their most offensive production from junior wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.
The recent UCLA commit and son of former NFL running back Michael Pittman caught both touchdowns for OCHS: a leaping 3-yard grab over the defender's back in man coverage, then a 50-yarder that saw Pittman Jr. dash past the cornerback and safety down the right sideline for the Hail Mary score.
Pittman Jr. finished with 144 yards on five catches and two touchdowns. The Seraph pass rush accounted for four sacks against OCHS quarterback Matt Corral.


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The dream of living in a big, luxurious house with lavish rooms might not be fulfilled. However, if you’re smart enough, you can make a small space look beautiful with proper decor and paint. The size of the room doesn’t matter. What matters is the way you use the colours and decorate them the same. To get smart tips on painting and decorating the house properly, approach professionals for painting and decorating in Dundee. They will help you with the same and make your small space seem large enough.
Here are a few smart painting and decorating ideas for small rooms. Read on and try them out the next time you consider getting the rooms painted.
How to Make Rooms Spacious with Painting and Decoration?
1. Get vertical paint stripes.
Vertical paint stripes are ideal for making a small room look bigger. It gives the illusion that the room is taller and thinner in texture. So, opt for vertical stripes on the wall if you’re planning to paint a small room. You can use two more colours to make it look beautiful and appealing. Use two shades of colours – one is deep and the other a lighter version. You can easily complement both and make the walls look bigger.
2. Use light and dark colours.
Choosing only light or dark colours will make the room look smaller. Painters and decorators advise creating a combination of both. While dark makes the room look smaller, light colours will complement the same and make it look spacious. Balance both by applying dark colours on one wall while light colours on the opposite walls.
3. Use mirrors with paints.
Glass and mirrors around the house create an illusion of space for people viewing the same. So when you’re decorating the interiors of your house, make sure that you fix glass doors, glass window panes and mirrors against the walls so that the paint of the walls reflects the same. The idea of using mirrors with paints is a smart one. It improves the decor and elegance of the house as well.
4. Keep symmetry within the room.
Keeping the correct symmetry is essential to optimise the space within a small room. Along with the correct texture of paint and decor, you must arrange all the furniture pieces effectively. Furniture pieces should be placed parallel or diagonally to make the space seem bigger.
To transform your property approach Evolution Maintenance Services. We have an experienced team of painters who can help you with flawless and beautiful services for painting and decorating in Dundee. To know more, check our website.

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Integration and diversity of IOT terminals and their applicable programs make them more vulnerable to many intrusive attacks. Thus, designing an intrusion detection model that ensures the security, integrity, and reliability of IOT is vital. Traditional intrusion detection technology has the disadvantages of low detection rates and weak scalability that cannot adapt to the complicated and changing environment of the Internet of Things. Hence, one of the most widely used traditional methods is the use of neural networks and also the use of evolutionary optimization algorithms to train neural networks can be an efficient and interesting method. Therefore, in this paper, we use the PSO algorithm to train the neural network and detect attacks and abnormalities of the IOT system. Although the PSO algorithm has many benefits, in some cases it may reduce population diversity, resulting in early convergence. Therefore,in order to solve this problem, we use the modified PSO algorithm with a new mutation operator, fuzzy systems and comparative equations. The proposed method was tested with CUP-KDD data set. The simulation results of the proposed model of this article show better performance and 99% detection accuracy in detecting different malicious attacks, such as DOS, R2L, U2R, and PROB.
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Hillary Clinton's first paid speaking engagement since leaving the State Department is a good fit for anyone wanting to keep speculation aflame about a possible presidential candidacy. The speech April 24 to the National Multi-Housing Council board of directors meets several important criteria that she and her advisers will want to achieve:
- It provides her with a forum to address a large business organization (companies that own and manage apartment complexes). This could allow her to test some messages beyond the scope of foreign policy which has consumed her for the past four years.
- The NMHC is a relatively non-controversial group, so it won't polarize other observers or be used to cudgel her in the future as a speech to a social policy organization might.
- The speech is not open to the news media, so it helps mitigate the risk associated with any gaffes. Although, as we have seen in other supposedly closed events, there is no such thing as off-the-record any longer, and any major miscues will almost certainly be revealed.
- And somewhere in her speech will be an observation, a double entendre or a challenge to her audience that leaks out and which serves as a fresh squeeze of lighter fluid on those speculative flames.
And why not? This is good for the business of being Hillary Clinton, just as it would be good business for any of the other potential 2016 candidates, regardless of whether they are seriously contemplating White House runs.
Watching political campaigns shape up is more than a little like watching as low pressure systems develop over the Atlantic Ocean during hurricane season. Some people will begin making preparations immediately, but the truth is that most of these possibilities won't amount to very much.
The obvious and significant difference is that it doesn't matter to the low pressure system whether you, The Voter, think it will grow into a major storm. And this brings us back to Hillary Clinton—and just about everybody else with the initials Gov., Sen., or Rep. before his or her name—and what they are likely to be doing to whip key constituencies into a frothy speculative state between now and the first intraparty debates in 2015.
In the two months since she retired from her post as secretary of state, there has been an enormous amount of speculation over the likelihood that Clinton will seek the White House. It took Google about a quarter of a second to generate more than 23 million results for "Hillary Clinton 2016" on my computer Monday. At first I was impressed. Then I Googled "kitten videos" and got a number more than ten times as large. We can all draw our own conclusions as to the significance of this.
Since kittens are not eligible for high office, I decided to conduct additional (and thoroughly unscientific) Google research using several names that are beginning to be bandied about. Clinton's results dwarfed everyone else:
- "Hillary Clinton 2016": 23.4 million
- "Marco Rubio 2016": 7.6 million
- "Chris Christie 2016": 5.6 million
- "Rand Paul 2016": 4.5 million
- "Paul Ryan 2016": 4.5 million
- "Joe Biden 2016": 3.1 million
- "Martin O'Malley 2016": 0.4 million
Although not a measure of popularity, the number of hits does provide a glimpse as to the Internet buzz around each name
Regardless of whether any or all of the above are seriously contemplating a presidential run, they each have a strong interest in advancing speculation. It will cause them to be watched more closely and for their opinions to carry more weight. For some, such as Clinton, this will translate into hefty speaking fees, greater book sales and continuing relevance and influence from her private sector office.
This is not risk-free, of course. She will have to take care that the audiences she addresses are in sync with her political goals, and do something to ensure that a significant amount of the money she now makes goes toward supporting a cause or causes that are not only aligned with her interests, but which generate good will among 2016 voters.
Fortunately for Clinton and the rest of those in the potential candidate field, there is a large class of journalists, pundits, bloggers and political junkies, who cannot go very long between elections and who are willing to spend countless hours debating the 2016 campaign before the first ballots are cast.
- Read Jamie Stiehm: New Hillary Clinton Book Displays Her Diplomatic Strength
- Read Peter Roff: Indiana Vouchers March Education Reform Forward
- Check out U.S. News Weekly, now available on iPad


MSI Geforce 9600 GT (N9600GT-T2D1G Und N9600GT-T2D-OC)
MSI Geforce 9600 GT (N9600GT-T2D1G and N9600GT-T2D-OC)
Nvidia is filling up the price range between €130 and €230 with a variety of products. The new Geforce 9600 GT models (G94-300) and 8800 GS (G92-150) close the gaps between the Geforce 8600 and the 8800 GT/GTS 512. The new and filled out product line will make it hard for rival AMD/ATI to find a price nice in which to attack. After all, Nvidia is enabling its board partners to offer a full three products below the €150 mark which was previously the lone domain of the Radeon HD 3850. These are the Geforce 8800 GS with the pared-down 192 Bit memory interface, the Geforce 8800 GT with 256 MB of video memory and the new Geforce 9600 GT.
MSI makes two cards based on the 9600 GT GPU, both featuring PureVideo functionality for decoding HD-DVDs and Blu-ray discs with HDCP, lowering CPU load. As usual, MSI is offering a model with the "OC" designator at the end of its model name, identifying it as a model running at higher clock speeds. While the stock frequencies of a 9600 GT are 650 MHz (GPU), 900 MHz (memory) and 1625 (shader), MSI's OC model runs at 700/950/1750 MHz. The card features a 256 Bit memory interface and GDDR3 memory modules with a 1 ns access time. It is compatible with OpenGL 2.1 as well as DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 and contains 64 stream processors (8800 GT has 112, GTS512 comes with 128). Under full load the card draws roughly 95 Watts and requires a 6-pin PCI Express power connector. The cooler is a single-slot solution similar to that found on the Geforce 8800 GT. Since the 9600 GT's power consumption is 15 Watts lower, it should remain cooler and thus a little quieter.
The second model carries the designation N9600GT-T2D1G. In this case, the clock speeds are less interesting, as they conform to Nvidia's specifications. Instead, the 1G in the name should pique your interest, as MSI equips its card with 1 GB of GDDR3 video memory, ensuring that the memory size will not be a bottleneck even playing games using high-res textures at high resolutions with anti aliasing enabled. Another interesting feature is the card's fan, a dual-slot solution with some holes in the back slot bracket. A large fan sits in the middle of the card, drawing some of the warm ambient air from inside the case and pushing it outside.
MSI is showing its new products in Hall 21 at stand B34 .


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SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) Once again we have good news with a former Pet with Potential. Last week's playful pup, 4-year-old Rue, has been adopted!
This week we are at the Humane Society of Chittenden County to try to find a home for a Rafiki, a dog whose previous owner could no longer care for him.
"He is one handsome dog, that's for sure," Customer Care Manager Triana Kozak said about 4-year-old Rafiki.
Kozak said he'd be a great family pet, but though he has lived with other dogs before and done well with some, he'll need a slow introduction.
"He is a little uncomfortable with some certain dogs," Kozak said. "We're not willing to rule out other dogs, because we know he's lived with them before, but we'll definitely introduce him to them here."
Rafiki is an alum of the foster program through HSCC, which temporarily places him with a family. Kozak said the pup gets especially anxious in a kennel, which is why they hope to find him a home as soon as possible.
"You don't get to exercise as much. Rafiki is definitely a very active dog, so he would benefit from an active home," Kozak said.
Meet any of the pets for adoption at the Humane Society Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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NASA WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY, VA – The Orbital ATK Antares rocket is all set for a breakfast time blastoff from the commonwealth of Virginia to the International Space Station for NASA with a Cygnus cargo freighter named in honor of Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the Moon.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – A very busy and momentous December is ahead for SpaceX workers on Florida’s Space Coast as the company plans to reactivate the firms heavily damaged pad 40 at Cape Canaveral for a NASA resupply mission liftoff in early December while simultaneously aiming for a Year End maiden launch of the oft delayed Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s historic pad 39A.
This past October, scientists from all over the world used the flyby of asteroid 2012 TC4 to test out the world’s advanced warning systems.
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PORT CANAVERAL/KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – ‘The SpaceX boosters back in town! The boosters back in town!’ paraphrasing the popular lyrics of the hit single from Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy – its what comes to mind with the speedy cadence of ‘launch, land and relaunch’ firmly established by CEO Elon Musk’s hard rocking crew of mostly youthful rocket scientists and engineers.
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NASA recently unveiled their SELFI instrument, which will search Enceladus’ plumes to look for signs of life in the interior
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – With the stunningly beautiful Halloween eve liftoff of the commercial KoreaSat-5A telecomsat payload from the Florida Space Coast, SpaceX matched competitor United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) single year launch record of 16 missions – and the blastoff record breaker is on tap in just 2 weeks time!
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – SpaceX delivered a spectacular Halloween eve delight with today’s Falcon 9 launch of a Korean HDTV satellite that lit up the Florida Space Coast skies with a glow that delighted kids of all ages and ghouls alike and put an end at last for today to the atrocious wet and windy weather afflicting the Space Coast region.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – After seemingly endless bouts of damaging rain squalls and flooding, Florida is at last living up to its billing as the ‘Sunshine State’ with some superb weather forecast for Monday afternoon’s scheduled liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 with its first Korean customer – on the eve of Halloween.

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Indulging in a slice of classic Black Forest cake is like taking a delightful journey through layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious cherry filling, and velvety whipped cream. This timeless dessert, with its rich history rooted in the Black Forest region of Germany, continues to captivate taste buds worldwide. In this article, we’ll explore the art of crafting this decadent treat, breaking down the ingredients, preparations, and steps to achieve a perfect Black Forest cake in your own kitchen.
The foundation of any exceptional Black Forest cake lies in the careful selection of quality ingredients. Gather the following components for an unforgettable baking experience:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Cherry Filling:
4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s dive into the step-by-step preparations for crafting the perfect Black Forest cake:
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure a thorough mix.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin.
Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Cool and Slice: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Carefully slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
Cherry Filling: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cherry filling. Cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened. Let it cool.
Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream followed by cherry filling. Repeat with remaining layers, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
Decoration: Decorate the top with chocolate shavings and additional cherries.
Refrigerate: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Seminar, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing, China)
We explore nonlinear optical phenomena at the nanoscale by launching femtosecond laser pulses into long silica nanowires. Using evanescent coupling between wires we demonstrate a number of nanophotonic devices. At high intensity the nanowires produce a strong supercontinuum over short interaction lengths (less than 20 mm) and at a very low energy threshold (about 1 nJ), making them ideal sources of coherent white-light for nanophotonic applications. The spectral broadening reveals an optimal fiber diameter to enhance nonlinear effects with minimal dispersion. We also present a device that permits a number of all-optical logic operations with femtosecond laser pulses in the nanojoule range.


Atlanta’s mayor and newly-promoted interim police chief held a press conference Tuesday to detail a plan to handle an expected uptick in crime in the city this summer.
“We invited you here today to discuss the city’s collective Summer Safety Plan to keep our residents, visitors, and business community safe over the next few months,” Mayor Andre Dickens (D) said. “Historically and across the nation, we know that data has shown a reliable uptick in crime during the summer months for a variety of reasons. This is why we’re standing here today to update you on our holistic approach to keep our community safe.”
Dickens said his administration will implement programs like increased lighting throughout the city to help reduce crime and car accidents.
According to the mayor, a summer youth employment program has also been launched. The goal, said Dickens, is to hire 3,000 14- to 24-year-olds to keep them off the streets, earn money, and develop skills.
At the event, Dickens announced that Darin Schierbaum, an 11-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department (APD) will take over as interim police chief, as Chief Rodney Bryant heads for retirement.
Schierbaum spoke about the specific details of the plan.
“As we have done so far this year, and will continue to do, is focus smartly on the areas and people who are contributing to crime in this city,” Schierbaum said. “So our stratified policing model will be at play. We will be in the right areas, addressing the right individuals that are committing crimes. Many try to take advantage of the vibrant scene that occurs in Atlanta during the summer.”
“You will certainly see the men and women that are here today on horses, on motorcycles, on bikes present not only today in this park, but at our parks throughout the summer,” he said. “As individuals come to our parks – we know that that’s where we celebrate our birthdays or our anniversaries – all those events that are key to us as city residents. So these officers here will be out. We’ve changed their hours. We’ve changed their deployment. And they will be ensuring that those great events and festivities that we celebrate in our parks will continue in a safe manner.”
Schierbaum said that one of the tools used to fight the expected uptick in crime is called the Police Athletic League (PALs). The police form teams to play community members in various sports. There are still available spots for enrollment in those various sporting leagues, according to Schierbaum.
He also said the city will implement a program called Connect Atlanta, and asked business owners and those who own residential properties in the city to integrate their security cameras with the city’s police department.
“That allows everyone in Atlanta – our officers and investigators – to have real time access to license plate readers and cameras to quickly apprehend individuals, or find the most vulnerable citizens who need us at that time,” he said.
He also said that the city will join with federal, state and county partners in a program called 100 Days of Heat, which is a “highway enforcement of aggressive traffic,” including drunk and reckless drivers.
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Programm Swiss IGF 2023, hybrid
Programm as PDF (Status 16.05.2023): not yet available
The sessions will be broadcast on the Swiss IGF website on the day of the conference at www.igf.swiss/live.
Conference management and overall moderation: Jacques Beglinger (Beglinger LPC) and Livia Walpen (BAKOM International Relations), Swiss IGF Co-Secretariat
( Previous day 12.6.2023 Swiss Youth IGF )
Registration (Welle 7, Bern) and login
With Bernard Maissen, Director of the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM)
Session 1: Digital governance and the multistakeholder approach in 2023: a new reality?
In the face of a more hostile geopolitical environment and more state involvement in digital governance, long-standing institutions such as an open and harmonised internet or the multistakeholder approach to digital governance are increasingly under pressure. Which issues are particularly important for the internet and digital governance this year and where and how will they be negotiated?Input: Konstantinos Komaitis (Lisbon Council), Stephanie Borg Psaila (DiploFoundation), Pascal Fouquet (Piratenpartei), Livia Walpen (BAKOM), Johannes Fritz (Digital Policy Alert)Moderation: Nicolas Zahn (Digital expert, f0t1 GmbH)Coordination: Nicolas Zahn (Digital expert, f0t1 GmbH), Markus Kummer (ISOC CH)
Session 2: Fundamental rights and ethics in the digital age
How can human dignity and personal freedom be realised on- and offline?
Increasing blurring of the real and virtual world and its consequences for fundamental rights.
Digital discrimination and the right to exclusion in the information society.
Fundamental rights as ethical minimum standards: How can these be translated into the digital age?
Legal possibilities of enforcement and compensation for victims of digital violence or discrimination
Input: Peter Kirchschlaeger (Director of the Institute of Social Ethics ISE, University Lucerne), Benedikt Wechsler (FDFA), Anne-Marie Buzatu (ICT4Peace)
Moderation: Evelyne Tauchnitz (Institute of Social Ethics ISE, University Lucerne)Coordination: Evelyne Tauchnitz (Institute of Social Ethics ISE, University Lucerne)
Session 3: Data Policy: Understanding Data as a Commons
How should the framework conditions for data ecosystems be designed so that all stakeholders can benefit – to which end can a “framework law for the secondary use of data” contribute?Input: André Golliez (HSLU, National data infrastructure for tourism)Moderation: Jonas Bärtschi (Swiss Data Alliance)Coordination: Jonas Bärtschi (Swiss Data Alliance), Philippe Lionnet (SECO)
Session 4: Political Opinion Formation and Debates in the Digital Public Sphere - How resilient is the digital public sphere in Switzerland with regard to the election year 2023?
The digital structural change offers great opportunities for Swiss democracy, but also risks. Social media have made an unprecedented democratisation of the public possible, especially in the formation of political opinion. At the same time, there is growing concern that hate speech, disinformation and microtargeting are destroying or manipulating political debates.
How can freedom of information and opinion be guaranteed in the run-up to the 2023 elections, while at the same time addressing the risks of the digital public sphere? What digital policy approaches are there?Input: Sophie Achermann (Public Discourse Foundation), (tbc)Moderation: Flurina Wäspi (BFH)Coordination: Riccardo Ramacci (Stiftung Mercator Schweiz)
Lunch at Welle 7
Session 5: Artificial Intelligence: How to regulate?
The rapid progress of AI is leading to notable achievements such as ChatGPT, the sophisticated language model. This presents citizens and governments worldwide with the dual challenge of harnessing the potential of AI while mitigating its risks. Together with members of the National Council, we will discuss the AI Act of the EU, the AI Convention of the Council of Europe and the role of Switzerland.Input: Thomas Schneider (OFCOM), Jörg Mäder (glp), Min Li Marti (SP)Moderation: Nicolas ZahnCoordination: Guillaume Gabus (digitalswitzerland), David Marti (Pour Demain)
Session 6: Digital Currency, Digital Identity, and the Metaverse
Digital currencies, electronic identities as well as extended existences in the metaverse are closely intertwined concepts that increasingly extend the usual physical modes of behaviour into the virtual sphere. But new technologies are shifting social balances. Focusing on digital currencies, this session looks at the risks and opportunities of this coming transformation, emphasising the technical implementation as well as the legal aspects of it.Input: Christian Grothoff (Bern University of Applied Sciences), Anita Lamprecht (Liquid Legal Institute e.V.)Moderation: David M. Sommer (Zühlke), Adrian Koster (NDB / MELANI)Coordination: David M. Sommer (Zühlke)
Session 7: National platform regulation in a globalized world?
Digital services enable and facilitate communication, interaction, and transactions. At the same time, they raise questions, for example, about market dominance, about how to deal with disinformation and hate speech, and about the preservation of fundamental values. What are the possibilities for national regulation? Which regulatory aspects are unnecessary and harmful or, on the contrary, necessary? And what does the introduction of the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act mean for Switzerland?Input: Jurgita Miseviciute (Proton), Estelle Pannatier (AlgorithmWatch Schweiz)Moderation: Anna Jobin (Uni Fribourg, HIIG Berlin)
Session 8: What are the impacts of AI on information quality and knowledge?
With the arrival of text and image generators directly accessible from our personal and professional computers, the question of their impact on the quality of information is becoming increasingly relevant. How can we detect and prevent the spilling of fakes and deepfakes into our information channels? What are the concrete impacts of AI on the quality of information throughout its life cycle, from the work of the journalist to that of the institutions responsible for ensuring access to information and knowledge and their preservation for future generations (libraries or archives)?Input: Jeannette Frey (Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire Lausanne), Beat Estermann (Bern University of Applied Sciences), Murat Karaboga (Fraunhofer Institut; author of the TA-SWISS study on deepfakes), Catherine Gilbert (Keystone-ATS)Moderation: Sindy Schmiegel Werner (swiss academies of arts and sciences)Coordination:Amélie Vallotton (bibliosuisse), Laetitia Ramelet (TA-SWISS)
Presentation of the "Swiss Youth Messages"
The Swiss Youth IGF presents the “Youth Messages” that were adopted the day before at the first Swiss Youth IGF. They will also be forwarded to the global Youth IGF and the European Youth IGF.
Wrap-up & and adoption of the "Messages from Berne"
The “Messages from Berne” summarise the main points of the sessions at the Swiss IGF 2023 in a short, concise and neutral way. They will then be submitted to the global UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) to feed into the discussions in these forums.
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The tax season drove monthly gains.
Credit card spending in Taiwan hit a monthly record high of $10.42b (NT$328.2b) in June as consumers turned to the plastic to pay for their tax obligations during the tax season, reports Focus Taiwan. This represents a 22.51% increase from $1.91b (NT$60.3b) in the previous month.
In the first six months of this year, credit card spending totaled about $50.8b (NT$1.60t). The FSC estimates that credit card spending is expected to surpass the $95.25b (NT$3t) mark in 2019.
In terms of card-issuing bank, CTBC assumed the top spot with consumers shelling out $2.18b (NT$68.54b) through its issued cards. E. Sun Commercial Bank came in second with credit card spending $1.52b (NT$47.87b), pulling ahead of Cathay United Bank with $1.5b (NT$47.23b). Taishin International Bank rounded out the top four with $1.12b (NT$35.3b).
As of June, a total of 45.32 million credit cards were circulating in Taiwan, up 0.29% MoM and 6.36% YoY.
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Analysis of pupil dilation has been used as an index of attentional effort in the auditory domain. Previous work has modeled the pupillary response to attentional effort as a linear time-invariant system with a characteristic impulse response, and used deconvolution to estimate the attentional effort that gives rise to changes in pupil size. Here it is argued that one parameter of the impulse response (the latency of response maximum, ) has been mis-estimated in the literature; a different estimate is presented, and it is shown how deconvolution with this value of yields more intuitively plausible and informative results.
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Tomorrow night a very special group of volunteers is being thanked for its service. They're Court Appointed Special Advocates - or CASAs - and they give foster children support when they need it most.
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Smoke from the King Fire in El Dorado County has been wafting into the Truckee Meadows since late Sunday afternoon. The orange and the brown is not only bad to look at, it affects your health.
The battle continues between the City of Reno and Washoe County over fire services. The City of Reno has filed a complaint seeking more than $850,000 in reimbursement from the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives need your help in locating the person or persons responsible for destroying tens of thousands of dollars' worth of fencing in the Virginia Foothills. Sometime during the past week, detectives say someone cut large amounts of a barbed-wire fence that surrounds 80 acres of private property on the 108000 block of Marango Road.
A Reno man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting his wife after ramming her minivan off a highway in July 2012. The sentence was imposed this week in Washoe County District Court on 31-year-old Jeffrey Rodriguez, who in May was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder in the death of his 32-year-old wife, Korinda Rodriguez.
Following a unanimous vote of support from the Washoe County School District's Board of Trustees, Community Health Alliance has been given approval to develop a Health Center for various schools in Washoe County. The Health Center will serve students and their families from Earl Wooster High School, Otis Vaughn Middle School, Libby Booth Elementary, Roger Corbett Elementary, and Echo Loder Elementary.
Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office have arrested 43-year-old Cherie Marie Endicott for allegedly taking almost $50,000 from a 96-year-old's bank account. Endicott, a Sparks resident, was arrested on Thursday following a joint investigation by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the State of Nevada's Elder Protective Services.
Washoe County Sheriff's Detectives are asking for public assistance identifying a witness to events that preceded the August 31 officer involved shooting on Virginia Street. While Reno Police Officers were searching for the suspect vehicle following the armed robbery and shooting at the CVS on Plumb Lane, a witness flagged down officers in the area of Mt.
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SAN SALVADOR: A castaway who says he spent 13 months adrift in the Pacific was waiting for the all-clear to leave hospital Wednesday after an emotional reunion with his parents and a hero’s welcome on his return to El Salvador.
Appearing in a wheelchair, shaking his head and waving at news cameras at El Salvador’s main airport, Jose Salvador Alvarenga muttered only a few inaudible words before an ambulance whisked him off to a hospital near the capital after he landed late Tuesday.
Doctors will decide when he can return to his village located on the Pacific coast, a place he left some 15 years ago.
His parents last saw him eight years ago and believed him dead, until he made global headlines after washing ashore on the Marshall Islands two weeks ago.
After medical checks, Alvarenga, 37, was able to see his mother, Maria Julia Alvarenga, and father, Ricardo Orellana, and his 14-year-old daughter, Fatima.
Local media reported that they hugged him tightly as he lay in his hospital bed.
The fisherman’s story of survival captivated the world, creating skeptics but also believers, including officials and fishermen who say they searched for him after he disappeared off the coast of Mexico in late 2012.
President Mauricio Funes sent his health minister to the hospital and his spokesman said he “asked that Mr. Alvarenga be treated with care.”
Alvarenga says he survived a 12,500-kilometer odyssey in a seven-meter fiberglass boat by eating raw fish and birds while drinking turtle blood and his own urine when rainwater was lacking.
A 24-year-old companion died four months into the ordeal, which ended when Alvarenga landed in an atoll on Jan. 30.
“The story of Jose is a story of faith but also a story of struggle for life,” said Foreign Minister Jaime Miranda, calling it “a moment of much happiness for Salvadorans.”
Earlier, Alvarenga was afforded a huge welcome as he completed a two-day plane trip back to his homeland, although he was clearly overawed by the airport reception, with onlookers and airport staff applauding him.
Wearing a dark blue T-shirt, khaki pants and sneakers and sporting a clean shave and new haircut, Alvarenga covered his eyes with one hand as he looked out and was soon after wheeled away.
Alvarenga was living on Mexico’s southern coast when he says he went on the ill-fated shark-fishing trip in late 2012.
“He could have died. But thanks to God my cousin is a warrior because I don’t know what would have happened to another person,” said Marisol Alvarenga, 35, who came to the airport with another cousin to wait for his arrival.
“We are happy he is coming back after so much time.”
After a health setback delayed his departure from the Marshall Islands until Monday, officials took no chances and made Alvarenga undergo checkups before every flight.
He was given the all-clear in Hawaii and then in Los Angeles, allowing him to board a flight that landed in El Salvador around 8 p.m. local time.
Officials said he was in a delicate state but in stable condition.
The fisherman was in and out of hospital in the Marshall Islands, suffering from dehydration and a range of ailments including back pain, swollen joints and lethargy.
The International Organization for Migration paid for his return trip after the Salvadoran government requested help.
“I can’t comment on his medical condition because I’m not a doctor, but at the same time my feelings would be that what he’s going through psychologically are also incredibly strong challenges of adjustment,” said IOM mission chief Delbert Field.
Alvarenga told AFP last week that his crewmate, Ezequiel Cordoba, could not stomach the unusual diet and starved to death.
Cordoba’s family in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas say they want Alvarenga to tell them what happened, though they do not blame him for his death.
Alvarenga’s miraculous story was met with some doubt when images first emerged of him with shaggy hair and beard, but looking plump.
But officials have said his story checks out, and survival experts concede living in such conditions is theoretically possible.


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Rochdale Council has shed more than a fifth of its total staff in the last two years – the most of any council in Greater Manchester.
Between September 2010 and 2012, 1,731 jobs were lost at the council.
It means the head count has fallen by 21.56 per cent, more than any other local authority in Greater Manchester.
Across the border in neighbouring Bury the number of staff have fallen by just 4.22 per cent while an average of 16.44 per cent of employees have lost their jobs across the 10 councils in Greater Manchester.
Rochdale council says the dramatic cut in staff is down to substantial cuts in funding from the government.
And bosses have warned that another 200 jobs are likely to go as well to try and save £45m over the next two years.
They have also launched a voluntary redundancy scheme to try and trim the wage bill further which could see hundreds more employees quit the authority.
Helen Harrison, branch secretary for Rochdale Unison, said the cuts had left staff morale at ‘an all time low’.
She said: "As a result of these cuts those that remain are doing more and working longer but morale is at an all time low.
"Even if someone’s job is spared the axe there is no sense of relief as they will expect to go the next time the council needs to make more savings. The cuts that have been made already are huge but no one knows how much will be needed in the end and just how many jobs will be lost."
Linda Fisher, Rochdale council’s service director for corporate services, said although the authority has had to cut a lot of jobs, they had tried to keep compulsory redundancies to a minimum. She said: "In 2009 the council began to put in place measures to address a substantial fall in funding and increases in demand that was projected for the following years. We have implemented £94m of savings and are looking to save a further £45 million in the following two years.
We have made considerable efforts to reduce the impact on our staff through redeployment and voluntary redundancies."
The figures show that in September 2010, there were 8,029 full-time equivalent posts at Rochdale council. By September this year that figure had fallen to 6,295.


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Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
The recent perspective article “How Neoliberalism Is Shaping the Supply of Unhealthy Commodities and What This Means for NCD Prevention,” by Lencucha and Throw, interrogates how the dominant neoliberal paradigm restricts meaningful policy action to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It contributes an NCD perspective to the existing literature on neoliberalism and health, which to date has been dominated by a focus on HIV, gender and trade agreements. It further advances the emerging commercial determinants of health (CDoH) scholarship by calling for more nuanced analysis of how the governance of both health and the economy facilitates corporate influence in policy-making. In political science terms, Lencucha and Throw are calling for greater structural analysis. However, their focus on the pragmatic, as opposed to political, aspects of neoliberalism reflects a hesitancy within health scholarship to engage in political analysis. This depoliticization of health serves neoliberal interests by delegitimizing critical questions about who sustains and benefits from current institutional norms. Lencucha and Throw’s call for greater interrogation of the structures of neoliberalism forms a basis from which to advance analysis of the political determinants of health.

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Episode Title: Buddies Back to Back
Dr. Stone Episode 12. Chisora who created a lab in the science kingdom by bringing in the craftsmen’s Kaseki. To get the most difficult material for making sulfa drugs, sulfuric acid, we go out for a tour with the silver wolves in the back of the forest.
Buddies Back to Back. However, a silver wolf who witnessed the horror of poisonous gas that has accumulated near the fountain of sulfuric acid is terrified with fear. Senzoku and Chrome who hungry prepare handmade gas masks, and while there are still danger and anxiety, they will challenge the collection of sulfuric acid to their best!.
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Strikes Against Military Spread in Nigeria
Published: July 21, 1994
LAGOS, Nigeria, July 20— Strikes and protests against Nigeria's military Government spread beyond Lagos to other southwestern towns today, but there was still no word whether the Government would meet demands that it free the jailed opposition leader, Moshood Abiola.
Public transport was still paralyzed and many offices and shops were shut in Lagos, the commercial capital, where 20 people were killed in protests on Monday calling for the military ruler, Gen. Sani Abacha, to hand over power to Mr. Abiola.
Protests were also reported spreading to cities in southwest Nigeria, political stronghold of Mr. Abiola, who apparently won presidential elections that were annulled last year.
Homes of prominent people, including a former head of state, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, and former interim leader, Ernest Shonekan, were vandalized by demonstrators in Abeokuta, Mr. Abiola's hometown. There were protests Tuesday in the city of Benin and in Akure, Nigeria's cocoa-growing center.

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Aliyeva Nargiz. "Mujam al-bulden" Azerbaijan and the Caucasus. Baku, 2020, 424 p.
The book of the deputy director for scientific work of the National Museum of the History of Azerbaijan of ANAS, Doctor of History, was published. Nargiz Aliyeva. The book "Azerbaijan and the Caucasus in the work" Mujam al Buldan "(Baku, Science and Education, 2020, 424 pages) provides information on the intellectual environment of medieval cities, scientific and cultural ties with the countries of the Caliphate.
The work contains valuable information about prominent representatives of the intelligentsia, geography, economic, political, scientific and cultural environment of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus. The book was published by the decision of the Academic Council of the NMIA. The scientific editor of the book is the director of the Museum, academician Naila Velikhanli.

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"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better." - Sidney Sheldon
From April 5 to April 9, 2020, Cal Poly Pomona University Library celebrates National Library Week. During this annual event, we highlight the contributions of libraries, librarians, and library workers. NLW also promotes library use and support. The theme for this year is "Welcome to your library." Due to our unique situation with Covid-19, we will help students, faculty, and staff find library virtual services and online resources from home.
Meet Your Cal Poly Pomona Library
Learn about the different units within the University Library that help make the library possible. We are going to post a new picture and description every day:
Celebrations During National Library Week
Here are some incredible digital puzzles of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona's University Library. The digital puzzles for NLW 2021 get updated in the morning. You can change the difficulty to make it as easy or as difficult as you want.
Monday Puzzle - Knowledge Center
Tuesday Puzzle - W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library Entrance
Wednesday Puzzle - Grand Reading Room
Thursday Puzzle - 3rd Floor Stacks
Friday Puzzle - Library Entrance at Dusk
Our library faculty and staff made library guides (aka LibGuides) to inform, educate, and entertain the Cal Poly Pomona community and beyond. Here is a list of the most popular library guides since the last National Library Week. You might find something there that interests you
We know that staring at a computer screen all day to do Zoom classes and having one location be your workspace, school space, and relaxation space can be extremely stressful. We have some wonderful library resources to help you deal with stress so that you can succeed in your classes and your workplace.
Mindfulness in the Library - Practicing mindfulness is a great way to lower your blood pressure and improve your focus. Check out these incredible resources to help you.
Focus on Finals Resources - We compiled a gigantic list of great ways to deal with stress for Finals, but you can use many of these videos and tutorials to help you de-stress for anything.
Drawing Applications - Drawing is a great way to relieve stress. It boosts your creativity and expands your skills. Linked is a great sketch website, but you could draw on anything, a piece of paper, your smartphone, and tablet, and it would produce the same de-stressing effect.
If you have any more suggestions and resources, please send them to our library head of outreach and events, Kris Zoleta on firstname.lastname@example.org
Cal Poly Pomona has a Library Club that does its events and partners with groups all over the campus. Click on the link to join the Library Club. You can become part of the conversation in the Library Club's Discord Server.
The library club meets on the first Monday of the month; to see the upcoming club meetings, we have it on the main library calendar. There is no membership fee to join!
Public libraries provide a valuable service by tailoring their collections to the needs of their community. Support your public library by visiting them, using their services, and becoming an active member of their community. Below are links to county library systems in Southern California.
County Library Systems

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This exciting 2-CD collection of Brazilian Bossa tunes is fused with elements of Electronica and Jazz. Many of the cuts are traditional, mid-tempo Brazilian tunes set to a background brimming with Latin and Jazz beats. Created by legendary Brazilian producer, Edson X, Rio Revisited features a new breed of Brazilian musicians that fuse today's Electronic music with traditional Brazilian beats.
TRACK LISTING: Disc: 1 1. Ondas 2. Sem Voce (Original Mix) 3. Acabou a Tristeza 4. Sem Voce (Radio Mix) 5. Terra & Ceu 6. Berimbau 7. Zamba Zamba 8. No Flash Please 9. Outono 10. Sambaclube 11. Batida De Coco 12. Balanco Do Trem 13. Valsa Do Sonho
Disc: 2 1. Na Madrugada 2. Sozinho 3. Arrepio & Aviao 4. Chiquito 5. 1977 6. No Salao 7. Esperando 8. Samblack 9. Amar Nao Doi 10. Havana 11. Ponta Da Praia 12. Agogo


Safety: Safety Station with Eyewash, Stainless Steel Bowl and Cover Application: Combination eyewash and shower safety station. Eyewash has stainless steel cover to protect bowl from dust, dirt and other contaminants. Cover is raised automatically when flag handle is activated. Cover closes when handle is returned to closed position. Two GS-Plus spray-type outlet heads deliver a flood of water for rinsing eyes. Shower Head: 10 inches diameter orange ABS plastic. Shower Valve: 1 inches IPS chrome plated brass stay-open ball valve. Valve is US-made with chrome plated brass ball and Teflon seals. Furnished with stainless steel actuating arm and 29 inches stainless steel pull rod. Spray Head Assembly: Two GS-Plus spray heads. Each head has an internal flow control and filter to remove impurities from water. Eyewash Bowl: 11-1/2 inches stainless steel with stainless steel cover. Eyewash Valve: 1/2 inches IPS chrome plated brass stay-openball valve. Valve is US-made with chrome plated brass ball and Teflon seals. Pipe and Fittings: Schedule 40 galvanized steel. Furnished with orange polyethylene covers for vertical piping for high visibility and corrosion resistance. Supply: 1-1/4 inches NPT female top or side inlet. Waste: 1-1/4 inches NPT female outlet. Outlet can be positioned at either 9-1/4 inches or 19-5/8 inches above finished floor by reversing lower pipe nipples. Sign: Furnished with ANSI-compliant identification sign. Quality Assurance: Valve and spray head assemblies are factory assembled and water tested prior to shipment.


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TCDD has got approval for following simplified procedures upon Union Customs Code.
The transit customs process of loads carried by TCDD is now able to be done simpler and faster. TCDD has now flexibilites about border passing, special seal usage, route changes and customs guarantees.
The rail operators like BDZ Cargo, BRC, Bulmarket, DB Schenker, Metrans, Rail Cargo have also this privilege.
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Supreme Court of Nigeria has sacked all PDP Senators from Anambra State from the Senate and House of Representatives. New Senators for Anambra at the Senate now Chris Ubah (Anambra South), John
Emeka (Anambra North) and Annie Okonkwo (Anambra Central)
Before the National Assembly election of March 28, 2015, the party presented some names to the INEC without going through the primaries. But Ejike Oguebego’s group insisted they conducted their primaries. Some party members expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would give a fair judgment…… cuz our judiciary system is d best in d world….


Capitol Hill, Metro system map
I’ve traveled recently through cities with real rapid transit systems and have been reminded of just how easy it becomes to form a mental map of a city based on its transit map. My neighborhood in Seattle is served by a network bus routes that come every 10-15 minutes most times of day, so one can just wait at a stop without worrying too much about bus schedules. The bus isn’t as fast as a subway train, but the buses come almost as frequent. Looking at Metro’s map, however, it’s hard to form the same sort of mental map, as frequent buses are mixed with infrequent ones and unfamiliar routes are hard to follow visually. The map also makes it far from obvious that the 11 becomes the 125 and provides a single-seat ride from Capitol Hill to West Seattle.
Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Metro Transit helps highlight the more rapid aspects of the bus/light rail system there with the Hi-Frequency Network signage and map. I like the easy visualization of the high-frequency system (and the hi-frequency highlights on the main map), but I wanted to start local. The blog Capitol Hill Seattle provides a very local bus map, showing detail that can’t be found in the Metro system map. I’ve created a map somewhere in between a detailed local map and a systemwide map like the Hi-Frequency map or a subway map, and I call it the Octopus Map.
The Capitol Hill Octopus Map shows the major routes from the neighborhood to downtown, the U District, Central District, Queen Anne, and other neighborhoods. The extended version of the map includes more routes on the Central District side of things, as well as less-traveled routes like the 9 and the southeastern section of the 8. On either map, you’ll note that you don’t see every intersecting route nor every kink along the line. For detail down to the block level, go to Metro’s map for that particular route, or look for the bus stop location on Google Maps. For a broader overview, and to help form a vivid mental bus map for the neighborhood, try the Octopus Map.
For more on transit maps, and why a diagrammatic map can be such a good thing, check out the excellent Transit Maps of the World. It includes the Kick Map, seen below, which is my favorite NYC subway map. It’s less strictly diagrammatic than the Massimo Vignelli map, and more diagrammatic than the very geographic MTA map.
Kick Map, Midtown Manhattan
Minneapolis Hi-Frequency Map


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There was no wind at Mystic Lake, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the sailors. A unique course was set, which allowed for optimal rolling during tacks and gybes. The starting line was a triangle, creating some interesting situations in the low wind.
After sailing was completed, sailors were greeted with hot chili and Nachos. Thanks to everyone for coming, and congratulations to Tufts Jumbos 1, for erecting a picket fence.
|1||Tufts University||Jumbos 1||2||2||4|
|3||Northeastern University||Huskies 2||5||13||18|
|4||Tufts University||Jumbos 4||8||11||19|
|6||Tufts University||Jumbos 2||13||8||21|
|7||Tufts University||Jumbos 3||14||9||23|
|8||Northeastern University||Huskies 1||17||17||34|
|9||University of Connecticut||Huskies||15||24||39|
|12||Bentley University||Falcons 2||42||MRP||43||MRP||85|
|13||Bentley University||Falcons 1||47||MRP||43||MRP||90|
The following chart shows the relative rank of the teams as of the race indicated. Note that the races are ordered by number, then division, which may not represent the order in which the races were actually sailed.
The first place team as of a given race will always be at the top of the chart. The spacing from one team to the next shows relative gains/losses made from one race to the next. You may hover over the data points to display the total score as of that race.

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Voice Interfaces Will Revolutionize Patient Engagement
The healthcare industry is abuzz over consumer engagement and empowerment, spurred by a strong belief that when patients become more engaged in their own care, better outcomes and reduced costs will result.
Nevertheless, from the perspective of many patients, navigating the healthcare ecosystem is anything but easy.
Consider the familiar use case of booking a doctor’s appointment. The vast majority of appointments are still scheduled by phone. Booking the appointment takes on average ten minutes, and the patient can be on hold for nearly half of that time.
These are the kinds of inefficiencies that compound one another across the healthcare system, resulting in discouraged patients who aren’t optimally engaged with their care. For example, the system’s outdated infrastructure and engagement mechanisms also contribute to last-minute cancellations and appointment no-shows—challenges to operational efficiency that cost U.S. providers alone as much as $150 billion annually.
Similarly, long waits for appointments and the convoluted process of finding a doctor are among the biggest aggravations for U.S. patients seeking care. A recent report by healthcare consulting firm Merritt Hawkins found that appointment wait times in large U.S. cities has increased 30 percent since 2014.
It’s time for this to change. Many healthcare providers are beginning to modernize, but moving from phone systems to online scheduling, though important, is only the tip of the iceberg. Thanks to new platforms and improved approaches to integration of electronic medical records (EMR), the potential for rapid transformation has arguably never been greater.
Read the full article in VentureBeat.
Blog homepage image: Noun Project / Xinh Studio

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30,000 Protestants marched in Belfast today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Ulster Covenant, a document that opposed home rule for Ireland and set the stage for the creation of Northern Ireland, the Guardian reported.
Fearing violence along the six-mile marching route from central Belfast to the Stormont parliament building, the city launched its biggest policing operation in 20 years to keep order, BBC News reported. According to the Guardian, hundreds of armored police Land Rovers were parked at possible hotspots across Belfast.
Every summer, pro-British union ‘loyal orders’ – the most prominent are the Orangemen and the Apprentice Boys – march with fife and drum bands in a series of parades in Belfast to commemorate important historical dates, the Associated Press reported.
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For most Catholics, the marches are offensive, considered mass intimidation by the Protestant majority.
Today, Northern Ireland's Chief Constable Matt Baggott told BBC News that the parade had been been "dignified.” He added, "there's been an overwhelming mood of dignity and respect and enjoyment and mutual co-operation.”
Gerry Kelly, a Sinn Féin minister, also praised the fact that the marchers had been peaceful, the Guardian reported.
However, Catholic residents complained that some of the bands had played unionist anthems as they went past one of Belfast's oldest Catholic churches, a violation of a rule that the marchers could only play religious hymns near the church.
More from GlobalPost: Northern Ireland: Police hurt in sectarian clashes


The heat sealing machine is an important piece of equipment for many businesses. Here’s what you need to know about them.
A heat sealing machine is, arguably, the most common type of sealing device. It’s also the most varied in terms of design and size. That’s not all: heat sealers can be used in the widest range of places, from homes to commercial and manufacturing facilities. This article explores the world of heat sealing devices to familiarize you with how they work and a lot more.
What Is Heat Sealing?
First, what does heat sealing entail? Heat sealing is the process of bonding two materials together by heating a material until it melts. The molten material then fuses the two surfaces together as it cools. This method can be used on a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, and even paper.
Most of the time, heat sealing is a contact process that uses a heated sealing bar. In some applications, contactless heating is used. In this category are the electromagnetic and ultrasonic sealing machines – more about heat sealers later.
What Is Heat Sealing Machine？
A heat sealer is a type of sealing equipment that uses heat to seal packages. It can be a heat sealing machine for food items, a heat sealer for non-food products, and so on. In terms of design, the device can be a handheld heat sealing machine, a tabletop model, or heavy-duty heat sealing machine for use in busy packaging companies or manufacturing plants.
Other variations include extra features with designs varying from heat sealing machine with cutter to various capabilities such as vacuum packaging and gas flushing. Vacuum packaging means a sealer that also removes air from a package, while gas flushing involves introducing air- usually nitrogen and carbon dioxide mixture- to prevent the product or item from spoiling or getting damaged in other ways.
Working Principle of Heat Sealing Machine
A heat sealer machine works by heating a narrow strip of material – usually Teflon covered heating bar – to a specific temperature. The sealer then uses this heated strip to bond two materials together. It does this by pressing the heated strip against the two materials that need to be sealed, resulting in a strong bond between them.
Benefits of a heat sealer include the following:
- Heat sealers provide a strong bond between two materials.
- Heat sealers can be used on a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, and even paper.
- Heat sealers are available in a wide variety of sizes and designs to suit any need.
- Heat sealers can be used in a wide range of places, from homes to commercial and manufacturing facilities.
- Heat sealers are relatively simple and easy to use
Types of Heat Sealers
Depending on their design and working principle, heat sealers can be classified into three main types: constant heat sealers, impulse sealers, and band sealers. Let’s take a closer look at each one.
1. Impulse Sealers
In impulse sealing, also called intermittent sealing, the heating element is only activated when the seal needs to be applied. This type of sealer uses an electronic timer that controls both the heating element and the cooling fans. Because they heat intermittently, impulse sealers are more energy efficient, speaking from a power consumption point of view.
2. Constant Heat Sealers
Also called direct heat sealing machine, the constant heat sealer is exactly what it sounds like – a machine that produces a constant level of heat. The heating element is kept on at all times even when the sealer jaws are open. Because the heating element is always working, this type of sealer can run quite hot. The constant heat sealer is mostly used for heavy-duty applications as it can seal thicker materials.
3. Band Sealers
A band sealer is a type of heat sealer that uses a moving band of heated material to bond two surfaces together. These sealers are typically used for very large or very thick materials. A heat seal banding machine is
Other types of Heat Sealers
Induction sealers: These convert electromagnetic energy to heat, which is then used to seal the packages. Heat generated by induction is more uniform and can penetrate thicker materials, suitable for sealing canned and bottled products.
Ultrasonic sealers: These use ultrasonic waves to generate heat, which is then used to seal the packages. Ultrasonic sealers are suitable for sealing difficult-to-bond materials, such as seals that are internally located.
Shrink wrap sealers: These are used to seal shrink wrap film around products. These heat sealers cover the package with a heat-shrinkable film, which is then shrunk using hot air to seal the package.
How to Use a Heat Sealing Machine
Using a heat sealing machine is relatively simple and straightforward. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure the best possible results.
1. Make sure the materials you’re trying to seal are clean and free of debris.
2. If possible, test the sealer on a scrap piece of material before sealing the final product.
3. Follow the instructions that come with your heat sealer carefully.
4. If you’re using a portable heat sealer, be sure to keep it level to avoid uneven heating.
5. Heat sealers can get hot, so be sure to use caution when handling them.
Heat sealing machines are a versatile and essential tool for many businesses and industries. With a little practice, you’ll be able to use one with ease.
Heat Sealing Machine Price
The price of a heat sealing machine will vary depending on the type, size, and features of the machine. However, you can expect to spend anywhere from $50 to $5,000 on a heat sealing machine.
Handheld, manual, and portable heat sealers are the most affordable options, while commercial-grade impulse sealers are the most expensive.
Heat sealers are a vital part of many industries, from food packaging to medical device manufacturing. If you’re in need of a heat sealing machine, be sure to shop around to find the best sealing machine option for your needs.
Where to Buy heat Sealing Machine
Heat sealers are available from a variety of sellers or suppliers, both online and in-store. There are both u and downsides to using either method. However, you may want to consider the convenience of buying online. That would also accord you the opportunity of buying directly from heat sealing machine manufacturers themselves.
When shopping for a heat sealer, be sure to compare prices and features to find the best option for your needs. You may also find it useful to read reviews to get an idea of how well the machine performs in real-world conditions.
The heat sealing machine is an important device, given its usefulness when it comes to packaging foods and other products. But these types of sealers also come in a broad range of designs, sizes, and other differences which can be confusing if you’re out there shopping for one. When choosing a heat sealer, you should consider the type of material being sealed, the production speed, and the desired seal quality.


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Oxford MD - Best Waterfront Town in the World - Last Day to Vote
The town of Oxford, Maryland has been named one of the top 50 yachting towns in the world. Oxford, located on Maryland's Eastern Shore is in the running to be named the best waterfront town in the world. WBOC's Ko Im reports.
Vote by the end of June 1st. www.yachtingmagazine.com/50bestvoting
"For more than six months, we’ve been asking our readers to let us know which towns are their favorites. We start with the premise, of course, that to be one of the world’s great towns, you must be on the water — that’s just a no-brainer. From there, though, we have left the definition of best up to you: You’re the ones who decide whether a town with luxury marina facilities is better than one with room for two visitors to tie up at a town dock for free, whether being world-renowned as a yachting destination is better than being a hidden gem tucked into a sleepy backwater, whether a small town with a boatbuilding tradition trumps being the premier destination for superyachts. Do you like a rugged, rock-strewn shore or palm-lined coasts? A street lined with rollicking waterfront bars and seafood restaurants or one local watering hole that gets its catch of the day from its most regular customer? Is this the town you most like to sail into every summer or the one where you dropped anchor for good a long time ago? Greatness — like beauty — is in the eye of the beholder.
If you’ve been remiss in singing your favorite port’s praises, it’s not too late. You have until June 1, 2011, to have a look at the 50 finalists that readers have already written in to recommend and let us know which strikes you as the very best of the best. Go to www.yachtingmagazine.com/50bestvoting to cast your vote online, and then feel free to back it up with as much evidence or biased opinion as you care to in our 50 Best Towns forum. YACHTING will visit the winning town to present the award and get a firsthand look at why this town beat out all the others."


Soft but fit is not great
The material is very soft and comfortable, however, the shirt is very 'wide' at the bottom, and flares out a bit. Would prefer the top and think it would be more flattering if it just went straight down. The excess material is also a little 'heavy' - especially in the summer when you are sweating and the shirt is just gathering it... and being weighed down.
Rated 0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large


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Urban Light Walk
Every year during the Milan Furniture Fair the exhibition “Texture and Material” is organized. The aim is to show the latest innovations. The design of last year edition was given to Polidesign, a consortium connected to Politecnico of Milan. The design team was made by university students guided by external architect.
The Milan Furniture Fair is the most prestigious design fair in the world. In less then a week hundreds of events happen. Our location was situated in the heart of Zona Tortona: inside Superstudio Più. The furniture fair week is overwelmed with stimuli, hundreds events take place during these days.
The design process began from the idea of creating an urban walk. A diversified path along which we can discover the different materials as a small event. A balance of sounds, volumes and lights, that recreates the urban environment. We tried to build a space with qualities that could differentiate it from the usual fair environment.
A 12m long tunnel was built to create a buffer zone between outside and inside.We lowered the lighting level in order to underline the material exhibited. This allowed us to differentiate from the usual visually dense fair environment.
The simple rectangular space where the exhibition was held, was divided into a fragmented path.Materials were not exhibited in a standard way.
I was responsible of: lighting design of the whole exhibition which was realized in collaboration with ViaBizzuno; realization of a 4 min video introducing the design team visions on the city; design of the last area, “the garden”, involving two projected animations.
The exhibition was realized with a short delay. Being part of a project with many actors involved (15 companies providing the materials, two communication agencies, constructor company, etc) has been a challenging experience. The overall feeling of the exhibition achieved to be different and quite unusual for the furniture fair standard.
Title: Urban Light Walk
Year: 2006, during Milan Furniture Fair
Place:Milan, inside Superstudio Più
Design team: the project was developed by a collaboration of Polidesign, Recapito Milanese, Material ConneXion Milan.
My role: I was in charge of lighting and multimedia support of the exhibition.
People:Claudio La Viola- DAS Associati, Massimo Reccanello-project manager, Francesco Zurlo-Polidesign, Luisa Collina-Polidesign, Massimo Antinarelli-Polidesign, Giulia Gerosa-Polidesign, Mario Nanni-Viabizzuno, Alessandra Albini,Daria Baglieri,Gianantonio Bongiorno,Giacomo Butté,Marta Picco, Filippo Protasoni.Davide Ripamonti, Luigi Semeraro,Simone Simonelli,Luisa Vimercati
Data: 900 m2, one week exhibition
Status:project realized during the Milan Furniture Fair Week.


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The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
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A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.

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