U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced subcommittee approval of important funding for North Alabama included in the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2008. Following today’s action by the subcommittee, this bill will go to full committee for consideration on Wednesday.
“The funding approved by the Senate will support important defense-related programs that strengthen our national security,” said Shelby. “These programs are critical to the stability of our nation’s military infrastructure and readiness and the Senate’s approval demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the safety of our citizens and the strength of our military. Having just returned from Iraq, I know these programs will prove beneficial as we continue the fight against terrorism. In total, this bill provides $459.3 billion for defense-related needs.”
Missile Defense Agency (MDA) -- $8.5 billion
“The need for a robust national missile defense has never been more apparent than it is today,” said Shelby. “Threats from rogue nations that seek to do America and her allies harm must be countered. This funding will help ensure the safety and security of our country.”
The following projects are part of the $8.5 billion included for the MDA:
Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) -- $2.318 billion
“Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) is the first line of defense deployed to defend our homeland against ballistic missile attacks by rogue nations or terrorist organizations,” said Shelby. “There are many other countries out there that wish to do us harm and GMD is an effective way to stop them.”
The bill provides an additional $50 million for test infrastructure and operations support.
Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI) -- $197.5 million
“The Kinetic Energy Interceptor is a vital component of the Ballistic Missile Defense System, which must be strong during this time of war,” said Shelby. “While the program was reduced by $30 million, I am confident KEI will continue development on schedule, as the recent successful Stage 1 rocket motor test illustrates.”
Multiple Kill Vehicle (MKV) -- $221.2 million
“The MKV enhances the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system by providing as many opportunities as possible to destroy an incoming missile through the use of several kill vehicles launched from one booster,” said Shelby. “While we have not needed it yet, our strong missile defense system is one of our military’s most important functions in keeping the homeland secure and deterring those who threaten us.”
Patriot PAC-3 -- $208 million
“The PAC-3 procurement program was fully funded, allowing the military to procure 108 Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3) missiles,” said Shelby. “This system will provide a critical force protection element on the battlefield.”
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) -- $1.167 billion
“The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle is built at Boeing’s facility in Decatur and serves as the Air Force’s space lift modernization program,” said Shelby. “EELV improves our nation’s access to space by making space launch vehicles more affordable and reliable, and keeps many of Alabama’s workers on the job.”
Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) -- $230.5 million
“The primary mission for the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is to provide aerial transport for logistical and administrative support,” said Shelby. “The LUH is intended to replace Vietnam era UH-1H Huey and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. Our bill includes $230.5 million for the procurement of LUH, which is managed at Redstone Arsenal.”
Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) -- $242.3 million
“The Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), which is managed at Redstone Arsenal, provides the military with a highly deployable, reconnaissance and security capability to replace the aging OH-58D Kiowa Warrior fleet,” said Shelby.”
The bill includes funding for the procurement of 16 helicopters.
Future Combat System (FCS) -- $3.107 billion
“Future Combat Systems (FCS), the core building block of the U.S. Army’s Future Force, is a joint networked combat and combat-support system that provides our soldiers with greater situational awareness so they can see first, understand first, and act first,” said Shelby. “FCS is integral to equipping the warfighter with the most technologically advanced weapons system.”
In addition, this bill includes $255 million for the Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) and $138 million for the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C) which are vital components to the Future Combat System.
Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) -- $41.7 million
“The Advanced Hypersonic Weapon’s (AHW) boost/glide concept will play a pivotal role in the defense of our nation for years to come,” said Shelby. “The concept behind AHW will enable this weapon to do great things for our men and women in uniform as they fight for our nation.”
Joint Air-to-Ground (JAGM) Missile -- $53.5 million
“I am pleased that research and development are fully funded for the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM),” said Shelby. “JAGM is essential because it will bolster our warfighting potential and provide our servicemen and women with a new capability to ward off the unconventional threats of the 21st Century.”
Designed as a next-generation, multipurpose replacement for the Hellfire, Longbow, and Maverick air-to-ground missiles currently used by the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, JAGM will be a vital asset for our services in years to come.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
“The DoD Appropriations bill includes, for a third year, language that prohibits the transfer of research & development, acquisition, or program authority relating to tactical UAVs from the Army,” said Shelby. “The language ensures that the Army will retain responsibility for and operational control of the Extended Range Multi-Purpose (ERMP) UAV. With the Army conducting the vast majority of UAV operations in Iraq, it is imperative that control of UAV assets is kept with the battlefield commander to ensure that these assets are readily available to our troops who are deploying them for tactical missions. During my recent visit to Iraq, I discussed the ongoing debate concerning Executive Agency for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with our battlefield commanders. They agreed that the Army needs to maintain control of their UAS assets because, from a tactical standpoint, our soldiers in the field need a versatile, service specific capability.”
UAV research and development is conducted at Redstone Arsenal, and the Army UAV Center of Excellence is located at Ft. Rucker.
Software Engineering Enhancements - $3 million
“The Software Engineering Directorate at the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center provides life cycle systems engineering and software development and testing for all Army aviation, missile, missile defense and joint interoperability systems,” said Shelby. “The Software Engineering Enhancements program will develop a capability to standardize software products for fielded systems to be applied within current operational framework to support the rapid development of high quality software critical to supporting our forces with weapons that work.”
Integrated Aircraft Testbed – $2 million
“Army ongoing modernization, modularity, unit transformation and resource levels coupled with the high tempo of current military operations require an innovative approach to fielding new technology as well as implementing technology spirals onto fielded systems,” said Shelby. “The Integrated Aircraft Test Bed at Redstone Arsenal establishes an integration asset for much needed capabilities to meet army aviation’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter objective requirements and the Global War on Terror persistent surveillance capabilities.”
Tactical Overwatch High Altitude System (TOHAS) - $2 million
“There is an immediate need for a weapons-fire detection capability to build upon the successful U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s Overwatch sensor,” said Shelby. “TOHAS will augment the focal plane resolution, increase the processing capability to accommodate higher data rates and develop atmospheric filtering for high-altitude operation. These modifications will result in a high altitude sensor supporting real-time targeting and battle damage assessment to all battlefield levels.”
Low Cost Interceptor (LCI) - $5 million
“The Low Cost Interceptor is a technology integration effort to take existing, mature, off-the-shelf technologies and modify them to provide a low-cost means of defending against proliferation of unsophisticated air-breathing threats,” said Shelby. “The LCI weapon enhances the U.S. posture against the lower sophisticated cruise missiles and provides significant cost-per-kill and operational savings.”
Vehicle Health Management Systems Development - $4 million
“This funding will develop a multi-platform vehicle health management and condition-based maintenance program,” said Shelby. “The Vehicle Health Management Systems Development program will accelerate both hardware and software design and validation of equipment to accelerate the fielding of these concepts into the Army’s current ground forces.”
Army Missile and Space Technology Initiative - $5 million
“This program will help strengthen U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s (SMDC) position as the leader in Ballistic Missile Defense technology,” said Shelby. “The Army Missile and Space Technology Initiative represents a comprehensive research program to keep pace with emerging threats, support Ballistic Missile Defense technology development and maintain our nation’s technological superiority.”
Army Virtual Emergency Research Testbed (AVERT) - $3 million
“A critical training shortfall exists in the response to catastrophic events between government and military agencies,” said Shelby. “AVERT will provide simulation applications, allowing for lower costs in terrorist response training, as well as offering first responder exercises to improve interoperability and communication among state and local agencies, FEMA and the military during natural disasters.”
Advanced Hypersonic Weapon Battle Management Command and Control Hardware-in-the-loop Technology Demonstration - $3 million
“The Advanced Hypersonic Weapon program is a boost-guide initiative to provide the military with a prompt global strike capability to destroy time sensitive and high value targets anywhere around the globe within one hour of an order to attack,” said Shelby.
Missile Aero-propulsion Computer System (MACS) Modernization – $6 million
“MACS is a highly flexible, re-configurable, computational testbed facility that serves as a key research, development, test, and evaluation capability for the U.S. Army Air and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC),” said Shelby. “This funding will modernize legacy software codes and replace aged equipment to maximize performance and efficiency in direct support for the AMRDEC missile and aviation research programs.”
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment – Automated ID Technology Life Cycle Asset Management - $3 million
“Current manual record keeping procedures for aviation equipment are prone to entry errors and misplaced records, resulting in higher labor costs, lack of reliable maintenance records and status, lack of visibility of equipment within the depot repair and overhaul cycle, and increased materiel acquisition funding for repair and replacement,” said Shelby. “The Automated ID Technology Life Cycle Asset Management program will improve maintenance record keeping by eliminating recording errors on components’ maintenance status, reduce aircraft downtime, allow more accurate diagnostics and enhanced prognostics, and focus repairs to specific problem areas.”
Communications Enhancements to Fielded TACTI-NET Systems - $1 million
“At the tactical level, actionable intelligence is an absolute necessity for counter-terrorist operations to successfully target and disrupt terrorist activities and save U.S. lives,” said Shelby. “This program will enhance currently fielded TACTI-NET communication devices by expanding its current network capabilities, range and transmission security for real-time voice, data and video services from the individual soldier to the Commander.”
Quick-Material Express Delivery System (Quick-MEDS) Automated Release Pod - $2 million
“Quick-MEDS is designed to deliver critically needed supplies to our troops from unmanned aerial vehicles,” said Shelby. “This system releases autonomously, guides to a point directly over the intended recipient and deploys a parachute to decelerate the pod prior to ground impact allowing for the delivery of needed medicines and supplies to our isolated troops in a timely manner.”
Joint Biological Stand-Off Detection System - $4 million
“The Joint Biological Stand-Off Detection System provides the Air Force and Army with standoff detection, ranging, tracking and discrimination of biological warfare aerosol clouds to protect our military forces,” said Shelby.
Missile-Related Threat Representation – Shared – $2 million
“This project will facilitate intelligence sharing and support U.S. combat operations by building upon past investments to expand the number of threat systems to include additional ones needed to represent the threat to U.S. air campaigns as well as counter-terrorist activities around airfields worldwide,” said Shelby.
Enhanced Rapid Tactical Integration and Fielding of Systems – $2 million
“The Aviation Systems Integration Facility is an advanced integration and simulation capability that enables the Army aviation research and development community to evaluate critical functional technologies,” said Shelby. “The Enhanced Rapid Tactical Integration and Fielding of Systems will create expanded integration linkages to rapidly assess emerging warfighting technologies. This initiative will significantly improve the military utility of the existing Aviation Systems Integration Facility by establishing an integration environment that supports collaborative interoperability.”
Future TOC Hardware/Software Integration – $2 million
“The Future TOC Hardware/Software Integration plays a vital role in the Global War on Terror by automating and accelerating the distribution of meaningful tools and data necessary to support the warfighter, understand the enemy, and increase the pace of battle,” said Shelby. “It does so by integrating all space requirements so the user will be able to view and analyze the impacts of assets, capabilities and threats as part of the normal planning process. It will also enhance current U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Future Warfare Center Battle Lab products to support joint global battlefield planning and execution.”
Space Control Test Capabilities (SCTC) - $5 million
“There is a need to develop a cost assessment tool to test space control systems in a simulated environment before costly hardware development begins,” said Shelby. “SCTC provides a method of analyzing requirements and operational feasibility of space control systems during the research and development phase to allow the operator to quickly and inexpensively study changes made to any element of a command and control process and understand the ramifications of modifications.”
Radiation Hardening Technology - $2 million
“The integrated radiation hardening products will encapsulate a comprehensive radiation hardening design approach that predicts mission performance and system cost while concurrently considering radiation hardening components in concert with multiple physical design factors,” said Shelby.
Integrated Nanosat Delivery System – $3 million
“The primary objective of the Integrated Nanosat Delivery System program is to develop a low cost, rapid response, delivery capability for small payloads,” said Shelby. “This program would permit the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command to have a rapid, affordable, operationally responsive space capacity.”
Unmanned Systems Technology Development -- $2 million
“Unmanned Systems Technology Development focuses resources on the development of technology needed to advance the combat utility of unmanned platforms, which have seen increasing combat use for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition,” said Shelby.


The San Francisco Chronicle published a very nice story yesterday about San Francisco Food (and Wine) bloggers which included a bit about Vinography. I thought it did particularly good justice to the people behind the blogs and the passion that drives them to do what they do. I thought it was great that the reporter, Amanda Berne, actually went to the trouble of setting up her own blog and explaining to the lay audience what it was all about.
In the article Vinography was mentioned as a "favorite read" for much of the Bay Area blogging community. Thanks!
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Ridiculous Recommendations about Wine and Pregnancy Vinography Images: Storm Clouds I'll Drink to That: Brad Hickey of Brash Higgins Winery The 25th Annual Zinfandel Experience Tasting: February 27, San Francisco Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 2/1/16 Vinography Unboxed: Week of January 24, 2016 I'll Drink to That: Paul Roberts of Colgin Cellars Vinography Images: Forward and Back Martha Stewart's Wine Cellar is a Disaster I'll Drink to That: Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga of Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta
Wine Will Never Smell the Same Again: Luca Turin and the Science of Scent Forlorn Hope: The Remarkable Wines of Matthew Rorick Debating Robert Parker At His Invitation Passopisciaro Winery, Etna, Sicily: Current Releases Should We Care What Winemakers Say? The Sweet Taste of Freedom: Austria's Ruster Ausbruch Wines 2009 Burgundy Vintage According to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Charles Banks: The New Man Behind Mayacamas Wine from the Caldera: The Incredible Viticulture of Santorini Why Community Tasting Notes Sites Will Fail Chateau Rayas and the 2012 Vintage of Chateauneuf-du-Pape A Life Indomitable: The Wines of Casal Santa Maria, Portugal Bay Area Bordeaux: Tasting Santa Cruz Mountain Cabernets Forgotten Jewels: Reviving Chile's Old Vine Carignane The First-Timer's Guide to Les Trois Glorieuses of Hospices de Beaune


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The Stormers will have to do without the service of their young and upcoming flyhalf Jean-Luc Du Plessis after he was ruled out for four to six weeks with a groin injury.
The 22-year-old went for scans on Monday and will not be available for the Stormers. He has been playing some great rugby for the Stormers this season so far and this will surely give Robert Du Preez an extended run at the number 10 jumper.
For the Stormers there were no new injuries sustained in the 41-10 Super Rugby victory against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth.
The Stormers are on a bye week in Round 4 before returning to action away in Singapore against the Sunwolves later this month.

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We are proud to present our latest discovery Patrik Berg. The outlandish name of his debut release Aquamarin stands for melodic tech-house with the
emphasis on pumping beats. The leading heads of Fanciful needed a lot of time to find the perfect musical start in the year 2014, what ended up by signing a new
artist. The EP Aquamarin is going to be one of many successful releases by Fanciful in cooperation with Patrik Berg.


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Matt and Amy Kroezen, their daughter Tanami, and baby Violet Sierra live just outside Nashville, Tenn.
But their savings adventure began in Atlanta.
"Atlanta was my introduction to America and it was such a vibrant place -- different backgrounds, different colors," said Matt Kroezen.
Matt, who's Australian, and Amy met at ballroom dancing. He was an instructor.
"My accent got me a much prettier wife than I deserve, that's for sure," said Matt.
It also got him into debt. Amy had just graduated from interior design school and her student loans totaled more than $116,000.
"When the first bill came in, it was for $990 a month and that is devastating," said Amy.
"We decided to make little, tiny goals and the major goal being, we thought we could pay this off in about four years," said Amy.
Step one: Give up the Brookhaven apartment and move to Duluth -- a savings of $450 a month in rent.
"Then we cut out all unnecessary spending. That meant buying all generic brands at the grocery store, shopping only for sales, using coupons," said Amy.
The couple lived off one paycheck and sent the other straight to the student loan.
"Each month, we had an envelope -- for rent, water, electricity, groceries, gas, insurance and whatever bills we had and savings -- and we would put the money into the envelopes. That means that if you're at the grocery store and you run out of money, you put something back," said Amy.
In one year, the couple made a $30,000 dent in their debt.
That success put them into savings overdrive.
"Anything that we can do to find the cheapest way around, we will do it," said Amy.
Amy got power tools for Christmas and started building her own furniture. She also buys second-hand clothes and repairs them, makes her own household cleaners, laundry detergent, deodorant, face cleanser, hair shampoo and conditioner, body and baby wash, first aid ointment and more.
Amy also saved a bundle by breastfeeding and buying reusable cloth diapers.
"It's better for the baby, it's better for your budget," said Amy.
The family enjoys free entertainment -- like board games and dancing -- and their frugal lifestyle has paid off, because they're now debt-free.
But they haven't stopped saving.

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The founder of Softbank Group has reportedly set his sights on a new venture: a $100 billion AI chip company named Project Izanagi which could one day rival the dominance of AI leaders such as Nvidia, Intel and AMD. According to Bloomberg, Masayoshi Son says $30 billion of the required funding for Project Izanagi, which will focus on artificial general intelligence (AGI), is expected to come from Softbank, with the remaining $70 billion potentially sourced from Middle Eastern investors. However, the specifics of the funding and execution are still under wraps, and the project may undergo further evolution. Project Izanagi is envisioned to work in synergy with Arm, a chip design business in which Softbank holds a 90% stake. However, exactly how the two businesses will interact remains a mystery for now. Despite facing various setbacks in his startup investments, Son’s fervor for AGI is palpable. He was quoted by Bloomberg as saying, “AGI is what every AI expert is after. But when you ask them about a detailed definition, a number, the timing, how much computing power, how much smarter AGI is than the human intelligence, most of them don’t have an answer. I have my own answer: I am convinced AGI will be real in 10 years.” The task of building a company to compete successfully against Nvidia is a formidable one. Nvidia boasts a wealth of talented hardware engineers, highly competitive hardware, and a ubiquitous CUDA software stack, which has been evolving for over 16 years. It makes sense for Son’s Project Izanagi’s AI processors to employ technologies such as instruction set architecture (ISA) developed by Arm to give it a head start, but the new venture may also choose to look elsewhere. Softbank is one of the companies rumored to be interested in buying cash-strapped UK chip designer Graphcore.
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|Title||Durable and Scalable Icephobic Surfaces: Similarities and Distinctions from Superhydrophobic Surfaces|
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|Year of Publication||2016|
|Authors||Sojoudi H., Wang M., Boscher N.D, McKinley G.H, Gleason K.K|
Formation, adhesion, and accumulation of ice, snow, frost, glaze, rime, or their mixtures can cause severe problems for solar panels, wind turbines, aircraft, heat pumps, power lines, telecommunication equipment, and submarines. These problems can decrease efficiency in power generation, increase energy consumption, result in mechanical and/or electrical failure, and generate safety hazards. To address these issues, the fundamentals of interfaces between liquids and surfaces at low temperatures have been extensively studied. This has lead to development of so called “icephobic” surfaces, which possess a number of overlapping, yet distinctive, characteristics from superhydrophobic surfaces. Less attention has been given to distinguishing differences between formation and adhesion of ice, snow, glaze, rime, and frost or to developing a clear definition for icephobic, or more correctly pagophobic, surfaces. In this review, we strive to clarify these differences and distinctions, while providing a comprehensive definition of icephobicity. We classify different canonical families of icephobic (pagophobic) surfaces providing a review of those with potential for scalable and robust development.


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INTERNATIONAL cloves prices have slid lower in recent weeks as demand dwindles due to the holiday season and reluctance to cover at the excessively high levels previously in place.
Buyers have also been hesitating until they get a clearer view on the forthcoming crop from Indonesia.
In the week ending August 10 European traders quoted substantial declines in cloves prices from Indonesia and Madagascar.
Emmanuel Nee of French trader Sivanil told: “The market is a bit strange these days. The market in Singapore, India, the US, Europe and almost everywhere is really quiet. The prices are sliding down in the consuming countries, but in the meantime in Madagascar and Comoros, the market keeps on moving up every day.”
Mr Nee explained that importing countries were holding off buying because they viewed prices as too high. The situation was compounded by the fact that this time of year is the peak summer holiday period.
Gregoire Courme, head of the spice trade department at Herbs International Service, said it was to be hoped that activity would pick from the end of August, which was when US and European buyers should return to work from their holidays. In addition, there should be a clearer impression of Indonesia’s new crop and prices by then, he noted.
Comoros normally starts harvesting in mid-June but this year it is only now just under way with harvesting. “Even now, it is not starting in full swing,” Mr Nee observed. He suggested a possible crop size of 2,000 to 2,500 tonnes, noting that Sivanil had so far purchased only 50 tonnes of Comoros cloves compared with around 300 tonnes at the same time a year ago.
“The main problem today is that only one area of the Comoros island is producing and therefore all the exporters are buying in the same place and that is the reason why the market is moving up,” he added.
Mr Nee remarked that as soon as the main producing areas were filling Mutsamudu with cloves, he would expect to see prices declining locally also.
He indicated current Comoros cloves offers at $9,950 a tonne c&f Singapore. Prices from Comoros were being held relatively firm by higher freight costs from this origin and exchange rate factors between the US dollar and euro.
Mr Courme said Comoros sellers were short as they had made some forward contracts only to be hit by a late crop. “They push the price up to get their goods and fulfil their contracts, so the market is bullish in Comoros,” he said.
Mr Courme indicated Comoros offers at $9,500 a tonne fob.
Meanwhile, Madagascar still has some 2011 crop stocks left unsold but these were being offered at very high prices. Mr Nee said: “The people holding the stocks are really not prepared to cut the price down right now and the quality is really bad, so we have to be very careful with that.”
Trade estimates are pegging the next Madagascar crop to reach between 10,000 to 11,000 tonnes, which although down from last year’s estimated 14,000 to 15,000 tonnes would still be of a decent size. Harvesting is due to start at the end of October or first half of November.
Mr Nee said he would also expect to see prices easing when Madagascar’s new crop starts.
Mr Courme said Madagascar’s 2012 crop looked set to start slightly early as some sources were expecting to be able to ship new crop material from the south of the country by mid-September.
However, he predicted that first shipments would be a mix of remaining 2011 crop material and new crop and containing only 2012 crop cloves would not be seen until the end of November onwards.
In the meantime, Indonesia should finish harvesting its crop at the end of this month and Sivanil believes it will have a good volume of 85,000 to 90,000 tonnes.
Mr Nee said Indonesian cloves prices were easing and it was now possible to obtain certain qualities at $9,200 to $9,300 a tonne c&f Singapore and even for good quality, well sorted cloves, prices were now down at $9,500 a tonne c&f Singapore.
However, Mr Courme said he was seeing Indonesian cloves prices holding firm at $11,000 a tonne fob.
Mr Nee claimed that the Indonesian offers he had seen should be of much more appeal to Singapore traders than the higher priced offers from Comoros or Madagascar, particularly in view of the fact that the transit time from Indonesia to Singapore was one day as opposed to the 30 to 40 days from the other two origins.
In addition, he speculated that the Indonesian kretek manufacturers would not be buyers of African cloves this year as the country should have enough availability from its own crop.
Mr Nee also viewed Zanzibar and Brazil as also being over ambitious with their current pricing.


Russell St Bombing LP (Smart Guy)
Russell st Bombing is Al and Zephyr from Total Control and Eastlink. There’s inklings of both members previous recorded output, such as the moments where Lower Plenty enters into murky Xpressway/early Dead C territory, Zephyr’s clever-yet-subtle guitar deviations in Eastlink and a similar mystic vibe to Al’s fantastic SNAKE cassette, but really this album is a different kettle of fish to their most celebrated records. The outsider folk of Skip Spence and Roy Harper collide with collaged field recordings, wonky keyboards and unhinged string plonking I’d associate with the Alberts Basement label or even The Shadow Ring. Add some one chord Velvet Underground chooglin’, a song that sounds like an egoless Spacemen 3 amplified through sea shells, parts that obviously have something to say paired with some great “aimless” sections. Maybe my favourite LP these two have been involved in.
Soma Coma - Dust LP (Cool Death)
Another winner from melbourne's Cool death label. It’ll be no surprise to anyone that’s seen them live or heard the demo that this record is a big event on the 2015 Hardcore Calendar. No real template for this band but if you enjoy Die Kreuzen, Straightjacket Nation, Gauze, Italian and Cleveland Hardcore this is a must. This music sounds physically, emotionally & spiritually exhausting. Excellent balance between powerful yet raw in the recording, great stuff. Hardcore lives.
Enak - Cussion Cassette (Altered States)
Enak is Newcastle resident Kane Ewin, formerly member of Castings and Cistern Corrupt, also formerly known as Dingbats and Pisstank solo. Here we have two sides tape loop and synth manipulation that’s pretty off the wall but there’s a good amount of tact within the chaos. Although there’s no sax parts evoke strands of free jazz chopped and screwed beyond recognition, not literally but that’s the type of feeling that’s evoked here. A really warm, human, truly strange and psychedelic vibe. Nice hand painted artwork, a great package all round.
Red Red Krovvy - II 7" (Helta Skelta)
Nepotism, (the guitarist is my brother) and hometown pride aside (all 3 members originate from Cairns) this is one of the most enjoyable punk 7”s I’ve heard in a good while. “Classic” attitude ridden punk riffs a la The Victims or even New Bomb Turks are followed by paranoid, slightly righteously wrong anti-riffs and an excellent use of the “let’s play this one chord for way longer than we should” technique to create tension and annoy. Being annoying is very punk. Australia’s best smart-dumb/more-less answer to The Homostupids.
75 Dollar Bill - Wooden Bag LP
75 Dollar Bill are a duo using electric guitar, hand percussion & homemade horns to create music that loosely fits into the "New Weird America" free folk tradition while also evoking some of the wonkier bits of post-John Coltrane East-meets-West free jazz. For fans of Ex-Cocaine (check their underrated LP for Siltbreeze 10 yeas or so back), Bill Orcutt, Sonny Sharrock and Subliminal Frequencies/Omar Souleyman. Ethereal but also gloriously groovy. Good shit!


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March 11, 2009
The markets are marginally higher tonight. The NASDAQ
the most, at 13.36
elevating the index to
its way up a measly 3.91
to end the day at 721.
back to $42.82
to close at
I guess you'd have to say that today's follow-through
lacked conviction. Mark Hulbert explains, "Tuesday more like a bear-market rally than a new bull market".
Continuation of gains warrants limited celebration
Perhaps the most significant news of the day is House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggesting that she would be receptive to another
stimulus package: Pelosi is open to another stimulus if economy needs more.
This was so encouraging to Paul Krugman that he has written (Permanent Link to Practical Pelosi),
"Maybe this country can be saved after all."


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Altenew - Dies - Castle Garden
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10 minutes? that's a short fight around these parts :laugh:!
I must admit, it's difficult keeping people focused, and keeping the game moving. Preparation helps a lot. So, a few questions:
Firstly, which edition of D&D are you using? I much prefer 3.5 myself, but 4th ed is apparently quicker for combats. If you're only using combat occasionally, perhaps move over to 4th ed, to keep things streamlined?
Secondly, do you use models in your game, or do you just use narrative story telling? Fights can be a lot easier if you have a map ready, and use models. If you or a friend have a Warhammer Fantasy empire army, you'll have a lot of human warriors to use. If you have a friend with and Ork and goblin army, you've got some nice savage enemies you can use. Having the visuals can really help, and you can simply use a different model to denote who is the captain of the guard, the Ork Chief or whatever. It gives the players something to focus on, so when you say something, they'll have something to refer to. If you're just using narrative, you'll find players that drift off (and they always do) can't remember what he's doing, or lose track of how many enemies they're fighting.
Thirdly, what do you usually send against them? I find a horde of easy to kill thing, with one or two tougher commanders works well. People like to be effective in combat, so if they're just spending 3-4 turns just doing 5 damage, it's boring. Things the average party member can kill in 1-2 rounds work well, then have the leader/boss for doing interesting things. When even your weaker characters are making the occasional kill, it makes them part of the action too, and you're combat characters can focus on taking down the leaders.
Alternatively, send them up against a single big thing, where they really have to work in concert to take it down. Something they have to really work out a plan to take it down, and then let them figure it out, propose it, and finally carry it out. To keep that part moving, I suggest having an egg timer or something "work out what your doing, and if it's not done when the timer runs out, you're frozen in shock and doing nothing".
My last piece of advice would be to keep things moving, and keep them simple. In your example with the bar fight, rather than rolling for the guy to hide under the table, and then for the guards to see him, just let him hide. A guard in a bar fight wouldn't be looking for people cowering under tables, when there are far more obvious targets around - if he started stabbing/shooting people, and ducking back into cover, then they'd go looking for him. Only roll hide when someone is looking for them, only roll move silently when someone is listening. Less dice rolls are better, think about any way you can take them out of the equation.
I have house rules about Criticals and Critical misses - when you roll them, I choose what they do. When someone rolls a 20, I'll narrate how they just did some amazing feat of swordsmanship/archery/whatever, and have it pretty much kill any non-boss creature. For instance, in the last mission I DM'd (a lvl. 2 adventure), goblins were raiding the house the PCs were in. A Rogue with a crossbow, hidden in the rafters, rolled a 20 against a goblin Jumping in through the window. Rather than rolling crits, and making him roll a little extra damage, I just described how the bolt had pieced through his neck, and thrown the little goblin back towards the window, tangling up a second goblin who was just coming in. This made the Rogue feel extremely effective, and allowed a nearby beguiler to savagely beat the second goblin with an iron bound book. So using this sort of thing, bring the narrative into the fight, make those rolls count.
Other ways to streamline - always have your enemies statlines ready to go, and use the same amount of health for them. Don't have random HP or abilities, and if they have a selection of spells, just choose one or two useful ones, and just make up the rest - you don't have to obey the rules for them
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Budget crisis brings massive cuts in MA state programs - but $700,000 for homosexual programs in schools remains "sacred cow" of politicians. We need to change that!It's a time like this when you realize the incredible power the homosexual movement has over our top elected officials.
Massachusetts is in an unprecedented budget crisis. Millions of dollars for programs and services are being cut. But the state's top elected officials refuse to budge on the $700,000 of your money that's going to homosexual programs in the public schools. (In October it was lowered slightly from $850,000. That's still obscenely high -- ANY amount is too much -- and a huge weapon for homosexual activists in schools. And we hear they're getting the rest of the money from another government source.)
What is being cut instead?
Massachusetts has a $1.5 billion budget shortfall - and it's growing. On Tuesday a new estimate predicts the deficit will rise to $2.1 billion by the middle of next year.
Two months ago the budget slashing began. Here are some of the cuts, highlighted in recent news reports, that the Governor and Legislature have made to programs and services in Massachusetts:
1,000 jobs from state payroll. Head Start pre-school programs ($1 million) Opiate addiction treatment facilities ($5 million) Infant immunization facilities ($5 million) Job training programs ($9 million) Senior home care services ($3.9 million) Beach preservation efforts ($368,000) Aid for thousands of children in homeless families ($250,000) Help for ex-prisoners re-entering society ($200,000) Funding for University of Mass. system ($24 million) Closing four state mental health institutions: $80 million annually. Plus: Cutting state aid to cities and towns. Last month, House Speaker DiMasi announced that all Massachusetts cities and towns will probably get a 10% cut in local aid - a total of $530 million. All this is in addition to are raising corporate taxes in Massachusetts by more than $400 million (which will affect businesses staying here).
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As a soloist of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Adam Kutny has earned acclaim for his performances in a diverse range of roles including Fiorillo in Il barbiere di Siviglia by Gioachino Rossini, Liberto/Lucano in L’incoronazione di Poppea by Claudio Monteverdi, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Marcello in La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, Heerufer des Königs in Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, and Belcore in L’elisir d’amore by Gaetano Donizetti.
He also appeared in the role of Theseus in Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Hippolyte et Aricie with the Freiburger Barockorchester under direction of Sir Simon Rattle.
Concert appearances include Puccini’s Messa di Gloria with the Liverpool Philharmonic under Domingo Hindoyan, Béla Bartók’s Cantata profana and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Mass in C major with Radio Filharmonisch Orkest under the baton of Karina Canellakis, and recently Anton Bruckner’s Te Deum with Groot Omroepkoor and Radio Filharmonisch Orkest (cond. Vasily Petrenko).
In Poland, he debuted at the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw in Carmina burana production under Lorenzo Passerini (2019). At the Wrocław Opera he sung the Count Almaviva part in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, at the Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice – the bass part in Karol Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater (cond. Jarosław Szemet), at the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Artur Rubinstein Łódź Phiharmonic – both Passions by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Wojciech Kilar’s Symphony No. 4 “Sinfonia de motu” and William Walton’s Belshazzar's Feast.
Adam Kutny is a laureate of The Queen Sonja International Music Competition in Oslo, the special award “Mercedes Viñas” at the 53rd International Vocal Competition Francisco Vinas in Barcelona, and the Grand Prix at the Imrich Godin International Vocal Competition Iuventus Canti in Vráble, Slovakia, among others.


Basketball Teams Earn Conference Title in Front of Hometown Crowd
The basketball fans who flocked to the Eagle Dome this weekend for the Northeast Regional Tournament were not disappointed: Both the men and women battled their way to conference champion titles for the Association of Division III Independents.
On Saturday, the #1 ranked women’s team beat the College of Saint Elizabeth 64-48. Junior forward Christina Chamberlin led the way with 19 points and 16 rebounds, a double-double that earned her an all-tournament selection. Sophomore forward and all-tournament selection Emma Buckley chipped in 12 and blocked six while junior guard and tournament Most Outstanding Player Brittany Holden dropped in 16 and dished out eight assists for the win. more...
Science Series Kicks Off Today
A tiny mushroom known as Horsehair Fungus offers unique insight into the life of a particularly rare Northeastern bird species, the Bicknell’s Thrush. The drama unfolds each and every spring in the mountains of Vermont. Bryan Pfeiffer, author, conservationist, nature photographer, and mercenary field biologist, will share his personal encounters with the lowly fungus and lofty wildlife during a lecture at Green Mountain today. His talk begins at 4 p.m. in Ackley Hall, Room 334.
Bryan Pfeiffer’s articles and essays on nature have appeared in The New York Times, Vermont Life, Field & Stream, and Northern Woodlands magazine, among others. When he's not out chasing mushrooms or birds, Bryan is chief field staff for the Vermont Butterfly Survey. An authority on dragonflies, Bryan edits and publishes a newsletter on the dragonflies of Vermont, called The Boghaunter.
Bryan lives on Bartlett Hill in Plainfield, where he wanders the landscape enjoying everything from ferns to frogs, orchids to otters. His latest obsession is fireflies. You'll also find his nature images at www.wingsphotography.com.
GMC Students Sign Up for Phonathon
Twenty-eight GMC students will be manning the phones throughout the coming weeks for the annual Green Mountain College Phonathon. These students will be calling roughly 2,000 alumni and friends of the College – working about 792 hours in all - to raise money for the annual fund. The goal is to secure $53,398.05 in donations, beating last year’s total by seven percent.
The phonathon is a significant fundraiser for the College, says director of alumni relations Chris Porreca, and it wouldn’t be possible without help from the students who make the calls.
The following students are phonathon participants: Denise Donaghy, Frank Riley, Kadie DellaCamera, Elizabeth Bosteels, Olesea Cojohari, Anastasia Gaszynski, Joe Bossen, Melody Glenn, Rebecca Saintil, Doug Abbott, Christina-Alexa Liakos, Ashley Case, Jessica Veliko, Monique Couture, Emily Smyth, Holly Abrams, Shannon O’Neill, Jose Galvez Contreras, Dusan Vuksanovic, Sara Hughes, Christine Devito, Jesse “Ollie” Gelinas, Whitney Kimball, Elisa Morales, Blair Schutt, Brad Mitchell, Candy Smith and Natalie Clark.
Outer Solar System the Focus of Upcoming Talk
Dr. Fran Bagenal, professor of astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is hosting a sophomore lecture on Tuesday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gorge.
In her talk, entitled “Voyages to the Outer Solar System,” Dr. Bagenal will present some of the highlights of recent missions and what to expect from upcoming missions, including the New Horizons mission scheduled for 2015. This spacecraft is slated to take the first close-up pictures of Pluto and its moons. Dr. Bagenal will also discuss how telescope observations over the past decade have opened up a new frontier of planetary objects, and how robotic emissaries have showed us the violent weather patterns of the giant planets.
Dr. Bagenal’s visit is sponsored by the American Astronomical Society. It is free and open to the public.
Quality of Life Presentation this Week
On Tuesday, February 26, GMC student Erika Krauss '09 hosts the first presentation in GMC’s Quality of Life Series. Her workshop, titled “The Joy of Raw & Fermented Food,” takes place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Gorge Atrium. Participants are invited to bring a brown bag lunch. The event is open to the public.
FACULTY & STAFF NOTES
Prof. Laird Christensen’s (English) anthology of essays on place-based teaching, Teaching about Place: Learning from the Land, was released this month by the University of Nevada Press. Working with co-editor Hal Crimmel of Weber State University, Laird solicited and compiled narrative accounts of bioregional teaching experiments from leading environmental educators such as John Elder, Ann Zwinger, Terrell Dixon, and SueEllen Campbell. In addition to collaborating on the volume’s introduction with Professor Crimmel, Laird contributed his own essay, “Calamity Brook to Ground Zero,” which tells the story of GMC’s 2001 Hudson River Block Course.
Sheila Kaveny, GMC’s associate registrar, recently had a poem accepted for publication in The Fickle Muses (www.ficklemuses.com), a literary e-journal celebrating myth and legend. The poem, titled “The Truth From Baba Yaga,” will appear in the April 6-12 edition. Kaveny is working toward an MFA in Writing-Poetry at Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Profs. Thayer & Candice Raines (recreation & outdoor studies) recently competed in the Men's and Women's Grand Master Division of Ski Orienteering at the Empire State Winter Games held at the Mt. Van Hoevenburg Olympic Cross Country Skiing Center of the Olympic Sports Complex in Lake Placid, New York. Thayer placed third, earning the bronze medal, and Candi placed fourth. The pair qualified to compete in the games earlier this season at a ski-o competition held at Garnet Hill Ski Center in North River, New York.


Western Australia has joined its eastern counterparts to become the latest state government to announce it is reforming its mining approvals process.
On Wednesday Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion said the State Government will this week introduce a new mining bill said to reduce red tape, improve transparency and encourage investment in WA’s resources sector.
Marmion described the legislation as the first step in a “major revamp” of WA’s approvals system.
“The resources sector is a major contributor to our economy, and the flow-on benefits it provides to all West Australians is front and centre of the State Government’s reform agenda,” Marmion said.
“We are introducing reforms that make it clearer, easier, and cheaper to do business in WA, whilst maintaining strict environmental standards.”
But Marmion said streamlining the approvals process will not mean development at any cost.
“Let me be clear, this does not mean development at any cost. However, I do want to see a transparent approvals process that encourages further investment, and therefore more jobs, for West Australians.”
This Bill is the first tranche of legislative reform to implement the recommendations of the Reforming Environmental Regulation program.
Additional reforms to strengthen the compliance framework and underpin a risk-based assessment system are planned for 2014.
“Risk-based-regulation enables government to set strict environmental standards and clear expectations of industry and allows companies to manage and mitigate any risks to achieving these standards,” Marmion said.
“This frees up our regulators from designing prescriptive conditions for each project they assess, and can instead direct their time to monitoring and enforcing compliance.
“The result will be more inspectors on the ground and a better understanding of what is actually happening in our environment.”
The proposed amendments include facilitating environmental data release, simplifying environmental authorisation process and the issue of notices under the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act.


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So I have started quilting. I know what you are thinking… Didn’t you just start a farm, like two seconds ago? Well, yes. Unfortunately, everything came to a halt with all this corona virus debacle and I cannot purchase my rabbits or pigeons yet. Doing so involves visiting people’s homes and as I don’t want to risk it, they sure don’t want to risk getting cooties either. So I understand the panic.
In the meantime, because pinata sales have been reduced to nil, parties came to a full stop as well due to the social distancing and quarantines, I seem to have a little bit of time on my hands. What better way to spend the time, than learning to quilt. I know how to sew already, so the learning curve worked on my advantage. It all started with trying to get rid of my fabric stash from my Lola & Sofia dolls , and made a few doll quilts. They came out not to shabby, if I may say so, so from there on went to the fabric store and my stash grew twice as big so now I have all these ideas and designs for throw quilts I is a bit of chaos and frankly, I love it!
So, I am currently working on three quilts, a baby quilt and two throws. Each one will get its own little blog post but just wanted to give you a little peak.
I will be offering traditional quilt designs as well as my own. Want to stay tuned? Follow me on Instagram for updates. Until next post!


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The demand for incorporating natural elements in the environments created by man has increased the recognition of landscape architecture projects by the other members of the sector. At the same time, society demands this type of action and recognizes the importance of restoring and preserving the city's open spaces and environmentally responsible manner, thinking of the community and the sustainability of the environment, so that now more than ever, to present and analyze a selection of evocative urban landscape projects, sustainable, near the community and located in different urban environments is an opportunity that has become a large collection of works, with special features, requirements and different solutions but with a criterion very similar performance and sustainability.
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winch mount help
anybody out there found a good affordable solution for mounting a winch on their 2005 1500 silverado?i wasnt going to get a winch and i was going to get a ranch hand brush guard but then i got a good deal on a winch and have no way to mount it yet. i was thinking about a westin sportsman series winch capable. i sure as hell am not gona spend 2,000 hard earned dollars on a warn brushguard/bumper replacement on my truck just so i can mount a winch. if anybody out there is got some knowledge/advice/pictures id be grateful to hear from ya....thanks
How big is the winch? Do you want it on there full time?
I put a front receiver on my toy truck so I can plug in my push bumpers, a winch, or both. I went that route as I wanted to keep it clean, be able to go to car washes and I can plug them into the back if needed.
A Multi-tasker! R R R
Come daylight maybe I can get a pic if you like in case it gives you some ideas.

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Gearing in which less than one revolution of a transmission's input shaft causes one turn of the output shaft. The purpose of overdrive is to reduce engine rpm in high gear for better fuel economy. Example: A transmission with an overdrive top gear has a ratio of 0.70 to one. Turning the input shaft 0.7 revolutions causes 1.0 revolution of the output shaft.
The quantity of freight required to fill a trailer; usually more than 10,000 pounds. (see LTL)
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Once your child comes of age and enters the teenage phase of their lives, they will have grown out of the things that they liked as a child. Therefore, they might not like their bedroom anymore, especially if it was designed with a younger child in mind.
In this article we’re going to look at the primary piece of furniture, the bed. The bed is often the best place to start as it serves as the main focal point to the room and is also the most used piece of bedroom furniture.
Creating a retro bedroom can be hip and not outdated. Think back in the early 60’s, 70’s or even 80’s when the retro style was commonly used. When you think of retro, you think of hippies with their peace and loving attitude, disco parties and colorful and geometrical designs.
Hanging hammock chairs are great units to have in your compound. The cool thing is that you can easily install them.
Find out the best tips for decorating kids bedrooms. Find deals on children’s furniture and use these decorating tips to create the perfect bedroom for your kids.
A lounge chair is a piece of furniture that can work well just about every room in the house. It is elegant and a definite style statement. Lounge chairs will always bring sophistication to the surrounding and will always enhance the leisure time.
Till a few years back there were just two different types of lounge chairs available, the classical and the contemporary. But, of late, a third type is slowly making its way on the scene and is being appreciated.
There is definitely a difference between modern and retro design. A modern lounge layout is sleek, uncluttered and functional. Retro may not actually be old but it refers to styles that were iconic in the past decades. Here are a few differences between modern and retro lounge designs
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Torsion springs are an essential component in various industrial applications. They are designed to provide torque when twisted, offering resistance against rotation or angular deflection. High torque torsion springs, in particular, are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. China, being a global manufacturing hub, plays a significant role in the production and supply of high torque torsion springs. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of high torque torsion springs in China.
The manufacturing process of high torque torsion springs involves several steps. It begins with selecting the appropriate material, typically spring steel or stainless steel, which offers high tensile strength and durability. The chosen material is then fed into a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine, which shapes and forms the wire into the desired spring shape, using precision engineering techniques. The spring is then heat-treated to enhance its strength and flexibility. Finally, the spring is finished with a protective coating, such as zinc plating or powder coating, to prevent corrosion.
China is known for its strict quality control measures in the manufacturing industry. High torque torsion springs undergo rigorous testing to ensure their performance and reliability. These tests involve checking the dimensions, load capacity, and resistance to fatigue. Additionally, advanced technologies like non-destructive testing and computerized load analysis are used to verify the springs’ quality. Manufacturers in China adhere to international standards, such as ISO 9001, to maintain consistency and reliability in their products.
High torque torsion springs find applications in a wide range of industries. In the automotive sector, they are used in suspension systems, clutch mechanisms, and brake assemblies. In the aerospace industry, these springs are utilized in landing gear mechanisms and control surfaces. They also find applications in various manufacturing processes, such as robotics, machinery, and medical devices. The versatility of high torque torsion springs makes them indispensable in numerous industrial applications.
China has emerged as a global leader in the manufacturing of high torque torsion springs. The country’s competitive advantage lies in its vast manufacturing infrastructure, skilled workforce, and cost-effectiveness. Chinese manufacturers offer a wide range of torsion springs in various sizes, configurations, and load capacities to cater to diverse industry requirements. Moreover, they provide customized solutions, ensuring that the springs meet specific customer needs. The competitive pricing of Chinese high torque torsion springs has made them highly sought after in the global market.
China is one of the largest exporters of high torque torsion springs worldwide. The country’s manufacturing capabilities, coupled with its efficient logistics network, enable seamless export of these springs to different parts of the world. Chinese manufacturers supply high torque torsion springs to industries in North America, Europe, and Asia. They maintain international quality standards and ensure timely delivery, making China a preferred choice for global buyers.
High torque torsion springs play a crucial role in various industrial applications, and China has become a prominent player in their manufacturing and supply. The country’s advanced manufacturing processes, strict quality control, and competitive pricing give it a competitive edge in the global market. With its vast export capabilities, China continues to provide high-quality high torque torsion springs to industries worldwide.
Variable force springs, also known as variable rate springs, are mechanical springs that change their amount of resistive force throughout their compression or extension. Unlike traditional springs that have a fixed rate of resistance, variable force springs can provide a different amount of force depending on the degree of compression or extension. These unique properties make them ideal for many...
Spiral torsion springs are one of the most versatile springs used in a wide range of applications. These springs are designed to provide a twisting force when they are rotated around their axis. They are typically used to store and release energy in devices such as clocks, watches, and other machinery. Designing a spiral torsion spring requires a deep understanding...
The use of constant force springs has become increasingly popular due to their unique properties and versatility. These springs provide a constant and uniform force throughout their entire range of motion, making them ideal for a variety of applications. One of the primary advantages of constant force springs is their ability to maintain consistent tension over a long period of...
Compression springs are mechanical devices that store energy when a force is applied to them. They are used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial equipment. In this article, we will discuss the definition of compression springs, the types of compression springs available, and the applications of these springs. Definition of Compression Springs Compression springs...
Introduction: Windows are an essential part of any building, providing ventilation, natural light, and a connection to the outside world. However, operating windows can sometimes be a cumbersome task, requiring significant effort and strength. To overcome this challenge, window constant force springs have emerged as a key component in ensuring smooth and easy window operation. This article will explore the...
Introduction China's rapid industrial growth and technological advancements have garnered global attention and admiration. The country has become a leading manufacturer and exporter in various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and machinery. One particular area where China's prowess is evident is in the production of high torque torsion springs. These innovative springs have revolutionized the design and performance of countless machines...


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Benefits Of Exercise To Alcohol Dependency
Exercise has been regarded as one helpful treatment for alcoholic issues. It’s for a fact that alcohol dependency is a serious case and it needs appropriate interventions to reduce alcohol consumption and to promote relief and recovery. Not all physical exercise programs are suitable for alcoholics and there must be proper advice from medical experts about what is the right thing or action to be performed. Alcohol abuse and drug rehabilitation programs may be of help when it comes to physical exercise programs for the recovery of an addict from addiction to alcohol
According to studies from experts, it has been proven that exercise is one best treatment in relieving anxiety and depression. Alcoholism is a known disease in which it is being triggered by factors like anxiety and depression. Because of these factors, the alcoholic tends to consume more alcohol every day. With the help of physical exercise programs for alcohol dependency, it shows that recommended exercise programs help in the reduction of alcohol consumption in a person and lower down the energy for alcohol abuse.
Through various body positions and breathing pattern techniques, yoga exercise is one of the helpful exercises which the experts of drug rehabilitation programs render for alcohol addiction because it promotes body and mind connections. The principle which is being implemented in yoga is that alcohol addicts can feel the relaxation and calmness inside their body. The foundation that yoga is promoting is through mind clarity towards recovery from addiction to alcohol. There are a lot of yoga postures that aim in delivering calmness and relaxation to the body and mind for addicts. Treatment centers for alcoholics conduct yoga exercises as response in the level of stress, anxiety and depression which the patient feels.
It is important that the patient or the alcohol addict must be evaluated or examined first before participating in exercise programs. A patient with heart and respiratory conditions must have less exercise because their disease may be difficult for them to perform the routine and also to prevent complications. Properly screening patients will help rehabilitation centers know the best therapy to their alcohol addiction problem. There may be a lot of exercise programs for alcoholics but not all of them are safe depending on some considerations.
Alcohol dependency is a serious condition and it should be treated with right interventions. The goal of treatment centers in terms of physical exercise programs is to promote effective recovery and to reduce the stress, depression and anxiety due to alcohol addiction.

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These 14kt gold-filled ear threaders are a playful geometric pattern and are simple enough for everyday wear but stand apart from the typical gold hoop earrings. They are an easy go-to jewelry piece and go with anything. 14kt gold-filled ear backs are included.
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Uganda has been buzzing with excitement as popular TikToker and singer, TomDee Uganda, finally released the official music video to his hit song “Banga“.
TomDee Ug has quickly become a household name in in the industry, thanks to his infectious music style that draws inspiration from the country’s new sound, bubble gum music, a style believed to have been introduced by the most trending artist AlienSkin.
His rise to stardom can be attributed to his hit song “Wantama”, which topped and is still topping official music charts in the Ugandan music space. The song has endeared him to many fans who have fallen in love with his unique blend of Afro-pop and bubble gum vibes. His discography includes other popular songs such as “Twetwasoma”, “Omanyi”, and “Ekyaama”.
To cement his position as one of Uganda’s most popular and sought-after artists, he dropped Banga as produced by Challenger Pro. The song is a synchronized masterpiece that showcases his infectious and humorous approach to music – Its an upbeat, boppy tune that is sure to get listeners in the mood to dance.
TomDee fused Afro-pop and bubble gum vibes to create an atmosphere of partying that would keep listeners on their feet.
The music video directed by Patrick Miles, is an excellently interpreted visual representation of the song’s mood. Adorned with plus-sized vixens, the video displays a nightclub setup with party animals uncontrollably dropping their legs on the dance floor. The video is a perfect depiction of the mood that the song aims to create.
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Could it be? Tarek El Moussa took to Instagram on Friday, March 31, to joke that he’s going through a midlife crisis. The Flip or Flop star’s post came a day after he showed off his newly ripped body in a shirtless gym photo shoot.
“OH NO!!! New #clothing.. New #hairstyle…. #No more sandals!! Half #naked pics!!! Is this a mid life crisis??” El Moussa, 35, captioned a black-and-white picture of his new haircut. “My sister hooked up the new #hollyweird hair style @l33hairartistry… looking pretty fly for an #old guy!!”
A day earlier, the HGTV star (who is in the midst of a divorce and custody battle with his estranged wife and Flip or Flop costar, Christina El Moussa) revealed his revenge bod in a series of sexy pictures. “I shot this and was too embarrassed to share so I didn’t,” he captioned one of the images on Instagram. “I know my journey has inspired many people so I made the difficult decision to post.. this is after battling 2 cancers and a debilitating back injury.”
“My doctor said ‘You would probably never be able to life weights again’… that motivated me to prove him wrong and get into the best shape of my life!!!” Tarek continued. “Thank you to my trainer @quintin_tucker for all the hard work and motivation and @pyejirsa for the amazing photos. Remember….it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
A week before Tarek’s photos were released, Christina, 33, showed off her figure in a purple bikini on Instagram.

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A few years ago Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Roscoe Egger grandly assured Congress that he could get along fine with fewer employees. Expanded computerization would allow the IRS to handle a steadily rising workload without any big increase in personnel costs. It sounded good, and it made points for Egger with an Administration eager to cut federal spending. But now the IRS acknowledges that, as of May 17, its backlog of what it calls “unpostable” personal returns had soared to 1.5 million--nearly double the size of the backlog one year earlier. A similar number of unprocessed business returns also exists. What does all this mean? Among other things, it means that a lot of taxpayers face the outrageous prospect of having to file their 1984 tax returns all over again.
A major reason for this fiasco is that the IRS’ new $100-million master computer in Martinsburg, W.Va. has been behaving rather badly. The computer, in fact, seems to have erased as many as several hundred thousand coded copies of tax returns. When there are no tax returns on record, there can be no refunds for those expecting them. But at least taxpayers who are waiting impatiently for a refund can expect to be eventually compensated for their troubles. The IRS has to pay 13% annual interest on any refund that isn’t in the mail by June 1. Last year such delays cost the Treasury $209 million. This year they probably will cost a lot more.
The IRS advises taxpayers who haven’t received refunds within 16 weeks after they filed their returns to call their district IRS office to find out about filing a duplicate return. People who waited until the April 15 deadline to file must now wait until the middle of August to learn if they have been victimized. How long afer that they may have to wait for their refund is anyone’s guess.
By next year, the IRS promises, its computer problems will be solved. But what about its personnel problems? In 1986 the service is expected to be handling 25% more returns than it processed in 1980. Computers or not, this means that a smaller percentage of returns will get the kind of careful look that detects cheating and has the potential of bringing the Treasury billions of dollars a year in evaded taxes. Obviously, then, it makes sense to have enough people around to do the kind of job that can pay off. A simple conclusion. Even a $100-million computer ought to be able to figure it out.


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Oh! This one is one of my favorites.
This beautiful hymn, as mentioned yesterday, was written in the 1930’s in the midst of terrible times. Glory to God for All Things! What a tool of gratefulness, a tool to open our eyes to His beauty all around.
This one here, the 2nd Kontakion and Ikos are my favorite. So vividly descriptive.
“O Lord, how lovely it is to be Thy guest” when we are able to awaken our senses to You. When we are able to smell the breezes, see the mountains reaching tall and majestic, hear the songs on the wind. I am so grateful for this yearning in my soul.
When we are awake it is truly a “pleasure to be Thy guest.” May we always seek these treasures in life.
The second stanza finishes with this…
Glory to Thee for the Feast Day of life
Glory to Thee for the perfume of lilies and roses
Glory to Thee for each different taste of berry and fruit
Glory to Thee for the sparkling silver of early morning dew
Glory to Thee for the joy of dawn’s awakening
Glory to Thee for the new life each day brings
Glory to Thee, O God, from age to age
Glory to Thee, O God, from age to age, I magnify Thee!
Blessed 2nd day of Thanksgiving Week. What are you thankful for today?

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Chapter 23 in the Complete Adventures of Indiana Jones.
|In indy's continuing saga, he ventures to india in search of the fabled ankara stone to save some enslaved children.|
"A nonstop ride of chills and thrills. Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
"Moments like the collapsing bridge, the mine cart ride, and the cave full of bugs are as thrilling or more so than anything in the first movie. Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
"An unforgettable picture. Don't miss it! Kevin N. Laforest, Montreal Film Journal
"...cathartic as hell...The mayhem is transporting, inspired, exultant... Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
Editor's NoteFilmmaker Steven Spielberg returns as director for this rip-roaring prequel to 1981's smash hit RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. Here dashing, whip-wielding archaeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is joined by comely chanteuse Willie (Kate Capshaw) and a 12-year-old sidekick named Short Round (Ke Huy Quan). Together they search for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community and stumble upon a dangerous Thuggee cult. Exotic locales, wild chases, death-defying cliffhangers, last-minute rescues, screaming damsels, and tribal sacrifices are the order of the day as the threesome attempt to acquire the stolen stone. A few scenes originally planned for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK showed up in INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM--most notably the mine chase sequence, which was part of the 80 percent of TEMPLE OF DOOM shot on a soundstage. After the film's release, the MPAA's Classification & Ratings Board created a new rating--PG-13. Spielberg cast actress Kate Capshaw, who would later become his real-life wife, for the film.
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|Quan Ke Huy|
|Alan Cassie - Art Director|
|Douglas Slocombe - Cinematographer|
|Elliot Scott - Production Designer|
|George Lucas - Based On Story By|
|George Lucas - Executive Producer|
|George Lucas - Editor|
|Gloria Katz - Screenplay|
|John Williams - Original Music By|
|Michael Kahn - Editor|
|Robert Watts - Producer|
|Roger Cain - Art Director|
|Steven Spielberg - Director|
|Willard Huyck - Screenplay|
Plot SummaryThe continuing saga of Indiana Jones, occuring chronologically before RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, finds Indy venturing into India in search of magical stones. Along the way he tries to save hundreds of children enslaved by a leftover Thugee cult. Of all the series, this one plays most like the Saturday serials to which George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were paying homage.
|British Academy Awards, Dennis Muren, et. al., Best Special Visual Effects|
|British Academy Awards, Douglas Slocombe, Best Cinematography|
|British Academy Awards, Michael Kahn, Best Editing|
|British Academy Awards, Ben Burtt, et. al., Best Sound|
|Oscar, Dennis Muren, et. al., Best Effects, Visual Effects|
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We recently partnered up with Living Luxe, a lifestyle, architecture, and interior design magazine. We were so thrilled to be part of the launch party that took place at Weaver’s Art in Toronto on Sept. 27th.
Our friends at Living Luxe were looking for an event production and design company to reflect the magazine’s luxurious essence. And the AT Design Agency team rushed to the rescue! We took on the responsibility of designing the event, taking care of each and every detail. The results were amazing, more than 200 guests turned out, and the launch was an absolute success.
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We really wanted to capture the extravagance of Living Luxe in our event design. During the planning stage, nothing screamed luxury to us more than gold. And thus, the branding concept was born!
Our design concept was simple: gold everywhere! And that was the first thing we wanted guests to see when they arrived at the venue. We put up gold helium balloons all throughout the Weavers Art showroom as sporadic reminders of the magazine’s luxurious aura. Everywhere you looked, you saw gold.
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The wine was flowing throughout the night, and guests could grab drinks from the bar whenever they wanted.
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Page 6 - For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, GOD shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book : and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, GOD shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Page 65 - And after three days and a half the spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet ; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
Page 105 - That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness.
Page 67 - And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
Page 17 - I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not ; or whether out of the body, I know not ; God knoweth), such a one caught up even to the third heaven.
Page 32 - And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
Page 31 - His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow ; and his eyes were as a flame of fire ; and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace ; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars ; and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword ; and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Page 276 - Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.
Page 158 - And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with Thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation, and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon the earth...


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About the Book
About the Book
In her critically acclaimed novels and short stories, A.M. Homes has proved herself as one of this generation’s most fearless authors. Now, in her latest work, The Mistress’s Daughter, Homes moves from fiction to fact, shifting the focus to her own life and the families—biological and adoptive—who have shaped it. Applying the withering honesty and wicked wit for which she is known and celebrated, Homes tackles issues of identity and personal history from a fresh perspective, using her two sets of parents to illustrate the age-old debate of nature versus nurture.
A.M. Homes was put up for adoption before she was born. Thirty years later, she was contacted by her birth mother, and Homes’s childhood fantasies about who that woman might be were revived—only to be dashed by meeting her in person. Rather than the beautiful, capable goddess Homes had dreamed of, her mother proves to be a complicated, unsettling woman who demands too much, too soon; who fails to respect Homes’s personal boundaries; and who requires mothering rather than providing it. Homes’s biological father, meanwhile, treats his relationship with his daughter much like the illicit affair that created her, promising much but delivering little. Homes alternately pulls toward and away from her newfound parents, wanting something from this “new” family yet unsure exactly what and uncertain as to how it would fit with the family she calls her own. In this way, the author explores the confounding nature of heredity—as much as she feels alienated from her birth parents, she in equal measure recognizes herself in their tics, mannerisms, and physical characteristics. Ultimately, Homes moves beyond both her biological and adoptive parents, widening her net of family by looking back into her genealogical history and looking to the future in the form of her baby daughter. It is in this extended family picture that she finally finds her peace.
Central to The Mistress’s Daughter are themes of personal character, love, and forgiveness that extend beyond the events of adoption. Homes’s achievement is that she has taken her unique experience and made it universal. While fans of her fiction may be especially interested in catching a glimpse of the inner workings of the author’s psyche, those readers who are new to Homes’s work will be impressed by her bravery, her sharp humor, and her elegant prose. Her exploration of the point at which identity and ancestry both meet and diverge will ring true with anyone who has felt a disconnect between themselves and their family—which, plainly put, includes all of us.


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|April 19, 2017 – Chicago, IL – LaSalle Capital (“LaSalle”) and its portfolio company, United American Security (“UAS”), are pleased to announce the acquisitions of Florida State Security Services, Inc. (“Florida State”) and Top Gun Security & Investigations (“Top Gun”).
Florida State was founded in 1996 in West Palm Beach, Florida by Mitch Price and provides uniformed, unarmed security services to customers in southeast Florida. The customer footprint of Florida State closely mirrors that of UAS’ current West Palm Beach office, with commercial property and home owner association accounts making up the majority of the business.
Top Gun was founded in 2010 by Jeffrey and Rebecca Moore and is headquartered in Houston, TX, with additional offices in Dallas, San Antonio and Austin. Top Gun provides uniformed security services to a diverse client base of homeowner associations, retail stores, hotels, industrial facilities and schools.
The acquisitions of Florida State and Top Gun (the seventeenth and eighteenth completed by UAS since its formation in April 2010) strengthen UAS’ presence in the growing Southern and Southwest markets. “The addition of Florida State and Top Gun add scale to two of our fastest growing regions at UAS. We are very excited to work with both teams to align our companies in a single goal of delivering the best security services,” stated Stephen Levine, CEO of UAS.
If you have questions regarding this acquisition or would like to discuss other opportunities in the security guard services industry, please contact Kelly Cornelis or Nick Christopher of LaSalle Capital at (312) 236-7041.
About LaSalle Capital
LaSalle Capital is a leading private equity firm with extensive experience in the lower middle market. We currently manage two funds totaling over $330 million in capital. We have a proven track record of partnering with management teams to increase value in our companies by providing strategic operating focus and driving growth organically and through acquisitions. We have domain expertise and investment focus in two industry sectors: food and beverage and technology-enabled business services.


• Mercedes-Benz's GLE 300d is the least powerful model in the range.
• It's powered by a two-litre turbodiesel engine with 180kW and 500Nm.
• The GLE is the began its life as the M-Class in 1997, and paved the way for big luxury SUVs.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE can trace its roots back to the car that ignited the luxury SUV segment, the M-Class. Who would've thought that over 20 years later, luxury SUVs are big business for carmakers and that in many markets outsell sedans.
The fourth generation model does even more to persuade wealthy buyers into opting for a high-riding SUV as opposed to an E-Class. Let's see what the entry-level GLE has to offer in 300d form.
Let's get this out of the way, it might wear the 300d badge but this particular Mercedes-Benz GLE is powered by a two-litre turbodiesel engine. Power is sent to all four corners via a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The four-cylinder engine is quoted as having 180kW and 500Nm. Mercedes says the 2.3 ton SUV will reach 100km/h from standstill in 7.2 seconds and run out of puff at 225km/h.
The engine, despite its small capacity, does a good enough job of hauling the hefty cab along. The motor is refined and doesn't intrude into the cabin with harsh noises etc.
The gearbox deserves special praise as it does a fantastic job of making sure the GLE makes swift from the get-go. The 500Nm of torque is available between 1600r/min and 2400r/min and therefore there's hardly any lag.
This test unit is replete with an AMG Line styling kit, it is also fitted with the optional air suspension. This GLE is sitting on 20-inch wheels and when I took it for a drive to do a spot of birding it felt perfectly fine on the sandy, slightly rocky road surface. In fact, I can't complain about air suspension on the routes it was driven on.
The steering feels assured and confident for a car this size and surprisingly made me feel confident to want to take it on more twisty roads, I ended up not doing that. But I did have some fun birding with my folks and got to play with the Merc's off-road toys that allowed to increase the ride height in off-road mode.
Inside, the GLE oozes sophistication with the latest generation of the multimedia system MBUX - Mercedes-Benz User Experience as standard. The cockpit is dominated by 31.2cm screens arranged adjacent to each other. The system uses the phrase 'hey Mercedes' to carry out instructions via voice control, another option is to use the touch pad located in the lower centre bay.
The one thing that struck me about the GLE is its presence. It's a large, imposing vehicle that has a handsome look about it.
At R1 417 080, the GLE falls short in the standard kit one would expect. For example, there's no key less entry, electrically-operated seats and push-button start. These are items one would expect in a luxury SUV of its stature.
It has its strong points. The engine has good amount of shove, the interior is top class and the MBUX is easy to live with. But it faces stiff competition from the likes of the BMW X5 and the Range Rover Velar.


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Assessment of DNA integrity (COMET assay) in sperm cells of boron-exposed workers
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An extension of a male reproductive study conducted in a boric acid/borate production zone at Bandırma, Turkey, is presented. The relation between DNA-strand breaks (COMET assay, neutral and alkaline version) in sperm cells and previously described sperm quality parameters was investigated in boron-exposed males. A correlation between blood boron levels and mean DNA-strand breaks in sperm was weak, and DNA-strand breaks in sperm were statistically not different between control and exposed groups. Therefore, increasing boron exposures had no additional contribution in addition to already pre-existing DNA-strand breaks in the sperm cells. Weak but statistically significant correlations between DNA-strand breaks and motility/morphology parameters of sperm samples were observed in the neutral version of the COMET assay, while correlations between the same variables were statistically not significant in the alkaline version. A likely reason for these negative results, even in highly exposed humans, is that experimental exposures that had led to reproductive toxicity in animals were significantly higher than any boron exposures, which may be reached under realistic human conditions.
KeywordsBoric acid Borax Boron COMET assay Fertility Sperm parameters Male reproduction
The project was supported by the National Boron Research Institute (BOREN) and by the Eti Mine Works General Management (2008-G0207). The outline of the study and the processing of the raw data were reviewed by an external expert panel. The authors thank the reviewers, Professors G. Assennato, Bari, and M. Guillemin, Lausanne, for their scrutiny and dedicated effort.
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