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The new, modern and mobile-friendly website will host all University-wide policies as a public resource, maintaining the existing policy numbering system for easy reference and discovery, and will offer enhanced search functionality. Since 1994, GURU has provided access to official policies and guidelines maintained by the University’s designated policy stewards as well as applicable forms, procedures and related business tools for individual Penn State offices and units. Links to policies on the old site will automatically redirect to the new site beginning Oct. 2.
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Viscosity -- Viscosity Units
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow when subjected to external forces. Viscosity expressed in this brochure is kinematic viscositythe ratio of dynamic or absolute viscosity to density-at the same temperatures. Kinematic viscosity is the value usually measured, but is easily converted to dynamic viscosity as follows:
centistoke x density = centipoise cSt x glcc = cP
Because of the high density of Krytox® fluids, the dynamic viscosity is almost double the kinematic.
Typically, greases are compared based on the viscosity of their base oil. Because greases are thickened, they have a viscosity that is much higher than the base oil. The grease viscosity is affected by temperature, hardness grades, and base oil viscosity. Values for Krytox® GPL 205 are about 9000 cSt at 25°e (77°P) and 6000 cSt at lOOoe (212°P). The viscosity varies with shear rate.
The speed factor (DN) indicates the permissible speed range for a grease in a rolling bearing. The DN value is the inner race ID in mm x rpm. DN values of 100,000-400,000 and higher have been achieved at temperatures of 204-260°C (400- 5000P) in actual field service using Krytox® greases.
The speed factor is affected by the base oil type, in addition to viscosity and thickener type, and is a measure of the lubricant's internal friction. The limiting speed for grease-lubricated rolling bearings is dependent on the type of bearing, its load, speed, precision, and lubrication system.
Krytox® oils are good insulators. The electrical properties of additive-free Krytox® greases approach those of the oils; however, incorporation of some additives may significantly alter these values. In fact, the conductivity of the grease may be increased, if desired, by incorporating a conductive additive, such as powdered copper metal.
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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh joined ESPN’s Colin Cowherd for what appeared to be an innocent interview on Wednesday morning, but it could not have gone much worse.
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Harbaugh hosted his Elite Summer Football Camp at Prattville High School in Prattville, Ala.
Alex Boone was one of the most vocal supporters of Jim Harbaugh before Harbaugh and the San Francisco 49ers decided to part ways.
Jim Harbaugh stood up defiantly against a group of Michigan students by expressing his support for the movie “American Sniper.
Jameis Winston and Bryce Petty turned to a familiar face as they prepare for this week’s NFL combine in Indianapolis.
When the 49ers’ season came to a close, owner Jed York announced a mutual parting of ways with coach Jim Harbaugh. Turns out, the parting wasn’t so mutual.
There were a lot of rumors that players in the San Francisco 49ers locker room did not like ex-head coach Jim Harbaugh or had tired of his ways.
The University of Michigan is hoping Jim Harbaugh will help turn its football program back into a national championship contender, thus bringing more revenue to the school.

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"This acquisition supports our key objectives – accelerating the growth, engagement and monetization of one of the world’s most engaged online communities,"said Ron Grant, President and COO of AOL.
The agreement stipulates that Bebo President Joanna Shields will continue to manage the social networking site. Also, it appears like almost, if not all 100 employees of the site are to keep their jobs.
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Whatever the U.S. unemployment figures turn out to be on Friday, they will be far better than what the eurozone—the 17 countries that use the euro currency—released today. The eurozone economy is contracting, which is to say it’s in recession, and the overall unemployment is a dismal 12 percent, up from 11.9 percent last month.
But the spread among the 17 countries is far, far wider than among the 50 American states. Unemployment is a mere 4.8 percent in Austria and 5.4 percent in neighboring, but far larger Germany. Both figures are much better than U.S. unemployment, which is at 7.7 percent. Germany and Austria are adding jobs, not shedding them like the rest of the zone. That includes jobs in manufacturing, an economic sector that is bleeding jobs elsewhere. The purchasing manager activity index, a measure of manufacturing strength, dropped sharply last month to 46.8 from 47.9 the month before. Anything less than 50 is an indication of economic contraction.
In France, the second largest economy in the eurozone, the unemployment rate is 10.8 percent, double Germany’s. In Spain it’s a staggering 26.3 percent, about what American unemployment was at the very bottom of the Great Depression. In Greece, the youth unemployment rate is 58.4 percent. In other words, nearly six out of ten of the young in Greece have nothing better to do than riot in the streets. Now that the weather is improving, they might well do exactly that.
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This Is Why This Year Will Be The Year Of Bio.
A biography is a thorough account of a person’s life. It consists of not only standard truths, but additionally the way that person skilled different occasions throughout his or her life. Biographies can be a fascinating way to learn more about somebody you admire. Below are some tips to help you choose a bio. Listed below are some examples of terrific Bios. To read more, please see the biographies of the following famous people:
Initially, perform study on the subject you pick. You ought to inquire about a person’s early life, education, as well as challenges to success. Also, if possible, interview family members concerning their experiences. Then, look for the individual information that will assist you develop an extra compelling bio. After doing this, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what the subject did and also exactly how it affected their life. If you don’t want to delve into the information of somebody’s childhood years, don’t fret. If they have kids, this will certainly be a good area to begin.
In The Center Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had a considerable impact on the writing of biographies. This caused a decrease in historic bios, and the writing of religious bios progressively replaced them. In Italy, Giorgio Vasari’s Life of the Musicians (1724) was an unbelievably popular work, and also came to be the initial bestselling book of its time. The Renaissance duration likewise saw the very first preferred bio, which focuses on the life of a painter/architect named Giorgio Vasari.
In the film category, bios are preferred, as well as there is no lack of terrific bios available on the market. The Hamilton musical, starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, has actually made the category preferred. The Alexander Hamilton biography, by Ron Chernow, is an 800-page account of the founding father’s life. On top of that, the historic biography Pocahontas by Paula Gunn Allen makes clear the life story of the popular Indian. Biographies of popular historical figures also assist to highlight people that have actually gone undetected or largely neglected.
The art of composing a bio calls for a trainee to place character right into their writing. By including individuality to a piece of non-fiction, they transform removed realities right into compelling tales. In addition to recognizing the technical aspects of a bio, trainees have to understand just how to choose an engaging topic and also conduct effective research. They need to also know how to identify emerging motifs from their research notes. Then they can inject their very own character into their writing. If they can carry out these skills, they will certainly have a a lot more intriguing as well as enjoyable item of composing.
Although a bio is intended to be real, biographers make errors and also comprise information in order to create an interesting bio. Biographers make use of a non-first-person perspective and also rely on eyewitnesses to reconstruct events. Due to the fact that a bio is a story of an individual, it is not always a history of the world. This implies that the biographer has the power to embellish or omit info that could be more crucial to the tale.
A biographer’s job is to represent the unfolding of a person’s life. In order to do this, she or he need to damage the flow of diurnal time and also group the products as though they reveal characteristics of character, grand styles of experience, or activities leading to high choices. The success of a bio will depend upon the ability of the author to recommend the move of chronology, emphasize major patterns of behavior, and also be sensitive to the topic’s emotion.
In creating a biography, determine your target market and purpose. The bio is the first factor of call for your audience, so be sure to tell them who you are and what you do. Your bio can be formal, individualized, or even funny, depending upon the audience and also purpose. While a bio for an university application should be official, a social networks bio can be a lot more informal and also fun. So, think about the objective of your bio, and decide what sort of tone to make use of.
Biographies are normally written by someone apart from the subject. A bio is written in a third-person viewpoint, as well as it is typically composed by a third-party as opposed to the subject of the bio. It has realities regarding the subject’s life from birth to death as well as examines his/her character. A biography needs to be authoritative as well as represent the level of experience of the author. It is likewise vital to use the 3rd individual point of view when composing a biography, as this makes it simpler to read and also recognize by the target market.
What is a bio? A biography is a detailed account of an individual’s life. It consists of more than standard facts concerning the individual’s life, including their experiences of vital occasions throughout their life. This type of publication can be exceptionally helpful, as well as is frequently the basis of an award-winning movie or tv collection. Keep reading to uncover even more regarding what a biography is and also just how to create one. We’ll explore several of one of the most prominent Bios listed below.
A biographer’s main concern when creating a biography is to make the life story fascinating. After all, they are trying to amuse us, so they make it as fascinating as possible. Using a typical plot structure can help offer a life story narrative shape, whereas a life story whose ebbs and flows are challenging to follow produce a boring read. Bios might consist of short, detailed paragraphs regarding the life of the topic, such as the death of an enjoyed one, or they might be much longer, like the life of a famous researcher. Take a look at the site here
Prior to composing a bio, you need to do a thorough research study about the topic. Meetings with the topic are one of one of the most vital resources of details for biographers. You should likewise seek authorization to write about a dead topic. This will certainly enable you to carry out more thorough research and also write a more compelling bio. In addition, a bio can be an important source when you’re planning to write a novel. You can also review Dan Brown’s book to discover the steps needed to transform your ideas into stories.
Biographies are additionally offered in the form of plays. Numerous bios are likewise published as plays, such as The Miracle Worker about Helen Keller. They can likewise be adjusted into motion pictures, such as Unbroken (2014 ). Bios are a terrific method to enlighten viewers about historic events. This style has become progressively preferred with the help of the Hamilton musical. If you like historic publications, you’ll rejoice to know that a biography concerning a person’s life can be an excellent method to commemorate a person’s achievements.


- Title: Profile of Saudi Crown Prince
- Date: 27th September 2019
- Summary: Saudi Arabia and Gulf region allies launched military operations including air strikes in Yemen on March 26, 2015. Warplanes launched air strikes on the main airport in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and its al Dulaimi military airbase, residents said. A Reuters witness in the capital said four or five houses near Sanaa airport had been damaged. Rescue workers put the death toll from the air strikes at 13, including a doctor who had been pulled from the rubble of a damaged clinic. SANAA, YEMEN (FILE - MARCH 26, 2015) (REUTERS) DAMAGED CARS, RUBBLE FROM DESTROYED BUILDINGS, PEOPLE GATHERED BUILDING WITH WALL DESTROYED, DEBRIS MEN CARRYING BODY ON STRETCHER TO AMBULANCE
- Embargoed: 11th October 2019 08:40
- Keywords: MBS Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman U.S. President Donald Trump Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh French President Francois Hollande
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- Story Text: Mohammed bin Salman, the young prince named heir to Saudi Arabia's throne, has built a reputation as a bold reformer intent on weaning the kingdom off oil and driving a far more aggressive foreign policy to counter the influence of arch-rival Iran.
Salman, born August 31, 1985, was appointed crown prince in June 2017 by his father King Salman, replacing his cousin who is 26 years his senior. This made the prince, who already oversaw defence and energy policy, the most powerful figure in the country by some stretch after the octogenarian monarch.
The decision represented a social and cultural sea change, with the ruling baton set to be passed to a much younger generation in a country where patriarchal traditions have long made power the province of the old.
If Mohammed bin Salman becomes king in his 30s, he would be the youngest monarch of the modern state.
The royal decree was a vote of confidence in a man widely lauded by younger Saudis but regarded warily by many older conservatives. He has embraced the media in a distinct departure from the normally secretive Saudi ruling class, with his bearded features rarely off TV screens or street billboards.
His elevation signalled an affirmation of his policies as the blueprint for the future of the Saudi economy, as well as of his more hawkish and interventionist foreign policy.
The Prince has had a rapid ascent to power: in his early years, he was almost unknown in the kingdom, but he quickly came to be regarded as the power behind its throne.
Mohammed bin Salman was propelled into the domestic and international limelight when his father Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud became Saudi Arabia's seventh king in 2015 and he was named deputy crown prince.
He heads the Council for Economic and Development Affairs which oversees all elements of policy that touch on the economy or social issues like education, health and housing. He also chairs the supreme board of Aramco, making him the first member of the ruling family to directly oversee the state oil company, long regarded as the preserve of commoner technocrats.
Now, with his elevation to crown prince, he has the kind of wide-ranging power and influence previously unseen in a figure outside the king.
On the economic front, bin Salman has announced sweeping changes labelled Vision 2030 aimed at ending the kingdom's reliance on oil. As well as diversifying the economy, the plans include pushing for women to have a bigger economic role and the partial privatization of state oil firm Saudi Aramco - reforms that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.
The prince's foreign policies are also reshaping the kingdom's role on the regional and global stage.
He is regarded by diplomats and analysts as a prime mover behind the decision to go to war in Yemen and, more recently, to lead Gulf Arab states in severing links with neighbouring Qatar.
Both decisions were indicative of a far more confrontational Saudi foreign policy, a break from the consensual style of Gulf Arab policy-making favoured by previous generations of dynastic rulers, as the Sunni Muslim kingdom moved to act aggressively to counter the influence of Shi'ite power Iran.
Yemen represents a proxy war between the two regional powerhouses, with Riyadh supporting the ousted government against Iranian-backed Houthi forces. Qatar has been accused by Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies of supporting terrorism and cozying up to Iran, all of which Qatar denies.
For many Saudis, the kingdom's new economic and foreign policy directions have become inextricably associated with the prince who has built a strong public profile with media interviews, mainly about his economic ambitions.
Outside Saudi Arabia, that rapid advance and the sudden changes to long-standing policies on regional affairs, energy and its economy have prompted unease, adding an unpredictable edge to a kingdom that allies long regarded as a known quantity.
Inside the country, opinions are divided.
Among many older Saudis, there has been considerable scepticism. They have seen previous economic reform plans come and go with only limited results, and are wary of rapid changes in one of the world's most conservative societies.
Some fear that Prince Mohammed's changes will simply serve to cause social ruptures or that however clever his policy changes, deep seated problems in Saudi bureaucracy will prevent any meaningful implementation.
But his Vision 2030 has prompted admiration among many younger Saudis who regard his ascent as evidence that for the first time their generation is taking a central place in running a country.
However, on October 2, 2018 Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a royal insider who became a critic of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was killed in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate.
After making numerous contradictory statements about Khashoggi's fate, Riyadh said he had been killed and his body dismembered when negotiations to persuade him to return to Saudi Arabia failed.
The murder rattled the Saudi royal court and damaged the reputation of the 33-year-old Crown Prince.
The CIA and some Western countries believe Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing, which Saudi officials denied.
Khashoggi was close to the royal circles before becoming a critic of Prince Mohammed, writing for the Washington Post and speaking to international media about Saudi politics when he moved to the United States in 2017.
Saudi officials rejected accusations that the crown prince ordered his murder in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, in which Khashoggi's body was dismembered, removed from the building and handed over to an unidentified "local cooperator".
Amid international uproar over the killing, some members of Saudi Arabia's ruling family began agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becoming king, three sources close to the royal court told Reuters.
Dozens of princes and cousins from powerful branches of the Al Saud family want to see a change in the line of succession but would not act while King Salman - the crown prince's 83-year-old father - is still alive, the sources said. They recognise that the king is unlikely to turn against his favourite son, known in the West as MbS.
Rather, they are discussing the possibility with other family members that after the king's death, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, 76, a younger full brother of King Salman and uncle of the crown prince, could take the throne, according to the sources.
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Grand Theft Auto: 12 Side Quests Every Player Needs To Complete (And 13 That Aren’t Worth It)
The Grand Theft Auto series is consistently at the forefront of video game innovation. At the time of their respective releases, the games always push the envelope, in both game play and content. More than just being great for their time, however, the games also hold up in a lot of ways. Despite their aged mechanics, one will still have a great time popping GTA III, Vice City, or San Andreas into their PS2.
One of the main draws of the series are the massive open worlds. Inside each of these, players are given freedom to do what they like and tackle missions at their leisure. Aside from the main story, there are also a bevy of side quests to take on. These range from full blown missions to small activities and random encounters.
Of course, just because the content is there, this does not mean it needs to be done. While a good chunk of the bonus quests are a pleasure to find and pursue, there are a handful of activities best left at the wayside. Rockstar gives a lot of freedom to players, and this includes the freedom to not do certain missions if the player does not feel like it.
So pull into that Pay N' Spray, because here are the 12 Side Quests Every Player Needs To Complete In Grand Theft Auto (And 13 That Aren’t Worth The Effort).
25 Not Worth It: Collecting Nuclear Waste In GTA V
Some people were perplexed when GTA IV removed the ability to swim underwater when its last gen predecessor had it. When GTA V was released, Rockstar once again let players dive into the deep and gave them the opportunity to explore every inch of it.
One side quest tasks players with collecting nuclear waste in a submarine. Getting all of these means traversing the entire ocean floor for what feels like an eternity. In the PS3 version, there was not even a radio available to pass the time while trudging beneath the waves.
24 Need To Complete: Hidden Packages In GTA III
Of all of the 3D GTA titles, the third numbered entry stands as the most arcade-like, with mayhem and destruction still rewarding cash to the player. The hidden packages scattered throughout the city contribute to this feeling, as their rewards slowly build up an arsenal at each hideout.
For every ten of these mysterious pickups Claude finds, an additional weapon is spawned at the save spots. The 2001 Liberty City is small enough that most of the packages can be reasonably found without utilizing a guide, encouraging people to explore the city.
23 Not Worth It: Attacking Pigeons In GTA IV
This may be a fantasy for some New Yorkers who are fed up with the flying rodents, but annihilating the pigeons in GTA IV simply feels like a chore. There are two hundred of these birds hidden throughout Liberty City.
One would think destroying all of them would grant some special reward, but that is not the case. All that is earned from accomplishing this is getting a nudge closer to one hundred percent completion. These pesky animals are also nearly impossible to track down without using a strategy guide.
22 Need To Complete: Ambulance Missions In The PS2 Games
The older titles in the series tend to embrace the fact that they are video games more than their contemporaries. As a result, some of the bonus activities grant enhancements that defy logic, but are welcome.
The PS2 trilogy allows the player to activate missions while driving the ambulance. These involve the player picking up injured people and delivering them to the hospital. Do enough and the game will usually raise the player's maximum health. It is recommended to do this early in the game before more of the map is unlocked.
21 Not Worth It: Shooting Range
When thinking about the possibilities of an criminal themed open world game, the last thing people think of doing is hitting the shooting range. Why would anyone want to be penned up in a box shooting at paper targets when they could be out running from the cops and getting into gunfights with organized crime syndicates.
Several GTA games have shooting ranges available at Ammu-nations if the player feels so inclined. They can be quick ways to upgrade a shooting stat in GTA V, but play long enough and that stat will increase naturally.
20 Need To Complete: Trevor's Mother In GTA V
When it comes to open world games, most players know better than to switch off the console once the credits roll. Most titles in the genre offer a little something extra to do after beating the main campaign. There is admittedly not a lot of post game content in GTA V, but there is poignant mission available for Trevor Phillips. O
nce the main story is complete, players can finally meet the unhinged character's mother. The mission is swift, but there exchange shines a whole new light on one of gaming's favorite psychopaths.
19 Not Worth It: Collecting Space Ship Parts In GTA V
It would not be a proper open world game without collectibles. Even the more recent entries still have nearly useless junk lying around the city, waiting to be found. GTA V has several side quests that have players going on scavenger hunts.
Because this one aimed to be more realistic, or as realistic as a crime simulator can get, these tasks don't gift game play modifications. Collecting the space ship parts does reward a vehicle, but it hardly seems enough for the time it takes to find fifty hidden items.
18 Need To Complete: Trucking Missions In San Andreas
San Andreas was a staggering step up from Vice City in its size. Some side quests that showcases this in full force are the trucking missions, where CJ becomes a long haul truck driver.
Some of these objectives are calm, simply requiring the delivery of the truck, while others require the delivery to be made with a wanted level. There are eight of them, but they can be repeated if one needs more cash. Be sure to deliver the product in pristine condition, though, as damage and lateness will reduce the payout.
17 Not Worth It: Toyz Van Missions In GTA III
The Toyz vans scattered throughout Liberty City were meant to add a flare of variety. Upon being entered, a mission activates where Claude steers remote control cars equipped with explosives in order to eliminate targets.
This may sound interesting in practice, but in execution they are boring and hard to control. At best, the player will fail several times before finally nailing it. At worst, they will start to pull their hair out. We applaud the attempt at diversifying the missions, we just wish they were actually fun to do.
16 Need To Complete: Kaufman Cabs In Vice City
At around the halfway point in Tommy Varcetti's quest for criminal superiority, Vice City really opens up, allowing for the purchase of several properties. Each of these comes with their own set of missions, and only a couple of them are mandatory for unlocking the last set of missions.
Of these optional ventures, it is highly recommended that players do not skip out on the Kaufman Cab company. The missions are surprisingly fun and completing them will award a steady income of five thousand dollars to be periodically picked up.
15 Not Worth It: Monkey Mosaics In GTA V
There is no doubt that most players have seen these while traversing through the brilliantly crafted Los Santos in GTA V. Few who stumbled upon them probably realized that they served a purpose.
Once all fifty of them are photographed, a random encounter will trigger where one of the three protagonists will find the artist. The mysterious figure quickly runs away and not much more happens. A new car is unlocked in the garage, but one would expect a bigger payoff for the herculean effort of finding graffiti tags in a giant city.
14 Need To Complete: Payphone Missions In GTA III
Company names in the series usually have a comedic spin. Some of them cannot even be written down in this article. For example, GTA III has a dog food company whose moniker is derived from a term referring to a female dog. Juvenile name aside, the company is the source of the game's more interesting side missions.
In front of the factory, there is a ringing payphone. Answer the call to be given several assassination missions from Marty Chonks. There are four missions in all, and the arc has a satisfying conclusion.
13 Not Worth It: Narcotic Delivery Missions For Jacob
Jacob Hughes is one of Niko Bellic's closest friends in GTA IV aside from Roman and Patrick McCreary. The protagonist meets the leader of the Yardies early on in the campaign and sticks with him until the end, assisting Bellic during the final mission. He also has his own set of side missions.
The player can pick up a product of illicit substances and deliver it to a drop off point. There are ten of these, but they are all basically the same. Finding the motivation to do all of them is a challenge all its own.
12 Need To Complete: Cab Missions In The PS2 Trilogy
Sometimes it is the missions that don't involve disregard for human life that turn out to be the most fun. Since the games take place in urban environments, this means that cabs are abundant.
In the PS2 trilogy, players can simply hop into one of these and start taking fares as if they were a real life cab driver. Doing enough of these will grant a game play bonus. Like the other public service missions, doing it earlier in the game makes them easier, and it can be a fun way to familiarize yourself with the city.
11 Not Worth It: Flight School In GTA V
At one point in the story, Trevor advises Michael utilize the flight school to prepare for an upcoming heist. This school is located near the airport, and offers several challenges to upgrade the flight stat. Already being an expert pilot, Trevor does not need to do this.
Michael and Franklin can benefit from the school, but it is more fun and natural to just fly around, doing missions and taking planes under bridges. Players themselves mostly know how to use these vehicles, so going to the school feels like a waste of time.
10 Need To Complete: Being Packie's Getaway Driver
GTA IV and V exist in the same continuity, but there are few connections between the two. One fan-favorite who has the honor of appearing in both titles is Patrick McCreary. He plays a pivotal role in the 2008 game and his appearance in V can be skipped altogether.
Players will stumble upon a botched robbery and opt to be their getaway driver. Among the goons is Packie, who then becomes available during heists. The gangster is an invaluable asset during robberies and contributes interesting tidbits to the dialogue.
9 Not Worth It: Car Thefts For Stevie In GTA IV
With a name like Grand Theft Auto, it is only fitting that some of missions involve automobile theft. In GTA IV, there are several optional quests that task Niko with breaking into cars and bringing them to a garage.
Brucie's friend, Stevie, has a list of thirty cars littered about Liberty City for the player to snatch up. They are not marked on the map, forcing some thinking on the player's part. There is no special reward for delivering all thirty other than an achievement or trophy on the respective consoles.
8 Need To Complete: Police Database Wanted Missions In GTA IV
There is a certain irony to the vigilante missions in the series, since going through any of the games' respective stories means committing all nature of evil crimes.
With these bonus missions, it becomes possible to be on the other side of the law and bring fellow criminals to justice, though mostly to their graves. They are particularly engaging in GTA IV, as they are not randomized and the player can see each criminal's rap sheet before hunting them down. Maybe it is hypocritical, but playing cop sure is fun.
7 Not Worth It: Collecting Horse Shoes In San Andreas
By the time San Andreas rolled around, some of GTA's more unrealistic elements were being phased out. That's not to say the game was even close to being grounded, but certain aspects of the series were less emphasized.
Hidden packages gave less enticing rewards. The horseshoes spread throughout the fictional state will increase CJ's luck. However, this does not increase the odds when gambling. The meager reward for collecting all of them is a few weapons stashed at the Four Dragons casino. For a real way to win at the horse races, just reload a save several times and bet everything until CJ hits it big.
6 Need To Complete: Lester's Assassination Missions
Lester may not be the kindest person to hang out with, but he always helps the three protagonists when they need it. Despite his off putting personality, he is an invaluable member of the team. His handful of optional missions also give the player a chance to make tons of money quickly.
All of the targets he asks Franklin to eliminate are in the service of manipulating the stock market, and the player can get in on this too. If they wait until beating the game, one can gain many millions of dollars with these missions.
5 Not Worth It: Triathlon In GTA V
Exercise is pretty boring for most people in real life, so why would Rockstar think it would be fun to do it in GTA? The Yoga mission is at least a part of the story has a comedic conclusion, but the triathlons feel like filler.
There are three in all, each one getting progressively longer and more challenging. The first two are not too inconvenient, but the third one is a true test of patience. With a fully upgraded character, it will still take half an hour of running, swimming, and biking to complete.
4 Need To Complete: Racing Tournaments In San Andreas
Sometimes the complications of a criminal lifestyle need to be left at the door to enjoy some good old racing. Every game in the series involves racing in some aspect, either as a part of the story or as bonus content. Several missions in San Andreas see CJ behind the wheel, aiming for first place.
There are also a series of tournaments in which he can participate. There are four in all, each with several races. Completing all of them takes time, but nets the protagonist a cool million dollars.
3 Not Worth It: Races For Brucie In GTA IV
The races in the high definition era of the series are thankfully more forgiving than their predecessors. Where the AI in the PS2 games can be brutally efficient, the competitors in GTA IV are more than likely to sabotage themselves at the start of any given race.
It is just unfortunate, then, that there is no real prize for doing every race for Brucie. There are nine, and each win gives Niko five hundred dollars. After the nine, they just repeat forever, only giving a trophy to anyone who wins twenty.
2 Need To Complete: Grassroots Stranger Missions In GTA V
Grand Theft Auto V really upped the ante with Stranger Missions. In IV, there was usually a small cinematic followed by a simple task. In Los Santos, the missions were unique and offered something different to the main story.
The "Grassroots" missions in particular showcased the game's zany sentiments. The player is offered to test out an illegal substance and it causes them to hallucinate. What follows is a psychedelic rampage. At a time when people knock the series for trying to be too realistic, these missions serve as a reminder that GTA can still get weird.
1 Not Worth It: Top Fun Van Missions In Vice City
A couple of missions in Vice City have Tommy Varcetti utilize RC cars and helicopters. These come off as easily the least entertaining and most tedious missions in the game. On the off chance anybody out there actually enjoyed those, there are side quests that solely involve the use of remote controlled vehicles.
Hop into a Top Fun Van parked in the city in order to activate them. They come in two varieties: racing or delivering explosives to a target. The vehicles are unwieldy and the missions usually end in frustration.
What are your favorite side quests in Grand Theft Auto? Let us know in the comments!

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Geely-owned Volvo Cars is to invest SEK10 billion in its Torslanda manufacturing plant in Sweden in preparation for the production of next generation fully electric cars.
As part of the planned investments, the company will introduce a number of new and more sustainable technologies and manufacturing processes in the plant. These include the introduction of mega casting of aluminium body parts, a new battery assembly plant and fully refurbished paint and final assembly shops.
The investments follow on a recent announcement by Volvo Cars and Northvolt to invest SEK 30 billion in a new battery plant at Gothenburg.
The company says both investment plans represent new steps towards Volvo Cars’ ambition to be a fully electric car company by 2030 and reflect the company’s commitment to a long-term future in its hometown of Gothenburg.
“With these investments we take an important step towards our all-electric future and prepare for even more advanced and better electric Volvos,” said Håkan Samuelsson, chief executive. “Torslanda is our largest plant and will play a crucial role in our ongoing transformation as we move towards becoming a pure electric car maker by 2030.”
Volvo says the introduction of mega casting of aluminium body parts for the next generation of electric Volvo models is ‘the most significant and exciting change implemented as part of the investment package’. Mega casting creates a number of benefits in terms of sustainability, cost and car performance during the cars lifetime, and Volvo Cars is one of the first car makers to invest in this process.
Casting major parts of the floor structure of the car as one single aluminium part reduces weight, which in turn improves the energy efficiency and thereby the electric range of the car. This also allows Volvo designers to optimally use the available space inside the cabin and luggage area, boosting the overall versatility of the car.
Other benefits from mega casting include reduced complexity in the manufacturing process. That in turn creates cost-savings in terms of material use and logistics, reducing the overall environmental footprint across the manufacturing and supply chain networks.
The upgrade of the paint shop involves the installation of new machinery and implementing new processes, which are expected to support the ongoing reduction of paint shop energy consumption and emissions.
A new battery assembly plant will integrate battery cells and modules in the floor structure of the car, while the assembly shop is being refurbished for the accommodation of next generation fully electric cars, for example with a new ‘marriage point’ where the top body and the floor of the car meet for the first time.


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Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery – Learning What Matters
Words tightens as well as loosens up doesn’t seem to fit often enough – that’s why when it involves your hips it can be such a vicious cycle. Limited hip flexors is a buzz term in several fitness centers around America. People in sporting activities circles are constantly stretching their hip flexors; joggers are condemning their terrific stride on those muscle mass, as well as also your clients are probably whining regarding their limited hips to you. Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
It’s time to confront the issue and also say sufficient is enough. You can stretch your hips out all day as well as never ever obtain the benefits. That’s due to the fact that if you wish to improve at points you require to keep them tight. Right here’s a listing of stretches that will certainly help you do just that.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
One of the best methods to work your hips is to depend on the spheres of your feet and expand your legs directly. See to it you’re holding a pinhead in your hands and raise your arms from your sides. Next, bend your knees as well as return to the standing position. Repeat this stretch as sometimes as you can.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
This stretch targets the glutes. Stand with one leg at your side and maintain your various other leg right. Currently, lean slightly back till you’re nearly touching your opposite hip as well as repeat on the other side. This will certainly target your hip flexors.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
This is likewise very good for the hips. Base on the side of a tough floor surface, like a step or a tiny set of stairs, after that expand your legs out regarding they will go. After that, lean back against the edge of the action or the stairways, taking a little dive at the knees to bring yourself up to a resting setting. Repeat this stretch as sometimes as you can.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
These stretches can be done before and after you get harmed. They will certainly aid you prevent tightness in the hips. If you are experiencing hip discomfort, do not disregard the issue. Attempt these stretches to ease some of your discomfort. You might be pleasantly amazed by how much stretching as well as heat up and various other exercises can alleviate your signs and make you really feel much better.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
You can additionally ask your physician or pharmacist for more information regarding this topic. They will certainly have the ability to supply you with even more detailed info regarding this condition as well as concerning hip fractures and also rheumatoid arthritis. You can additionally locate far more info about this problem online. For instance, I’ve seen listings of resources that know on this subject that you can access. Browse the web and also find the information you require and then share it with others who are worried concerning this essential topic.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
As always, make certain to get routine check ups from a licensed chiropractor. This is the very best method to keep your hips healthy. A chiropractic doctor will be able to determine any type of issues in your pose or your hip flexor muscular tissues. She or he can after that work with you to reinforce those muscles and also to bring back the appropriate position.Groin Muscle Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery
Some people experience symptoms comparable to those described above. This might include a pain or pain in the buttock, hips, groin, or knee. Other individuals may experience pins and needles or a tingling experience down their legs or in their arms or fingers. Sometimes people really feel discomfort, thickness as well as also a weakness in their legs. This can be caused by trochanteric bursitis, which is swelling of the cavity including the trochanterin, a small fluid-filled bag that is produced by the nerve that becomes part of the hip joint.
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There are a number of stretches that will aid alleviate this problem. The most common go for the hips is the cat stretch. It is called this since it goes from the hip to the ball of the foot. One more stretch includes resting on your back with your knees up and a hand resting under the buttocks. With your feet hip size apart, delicately pull your bent knees towards the chest and also pull your toes upward towards the head. You ought to really feel a stretch in the hamstring muscular tissues that add the hip shaft and down the back of the legs.
An additional stretch includes lying on your back with your butts extended. While your legs are straight, draw the inside of your knees toward your breast. You will certainly feel the stretch in the hamstring muscle mass that run up and also down the back of your legs. Repeat beyond. If you can not reach over and touch your toes, you can utilize a little block to sustain them. If you can not pull your butt to the ground, you might intend to have somebody delicately apply pressure or take a break.
One last stretch includes reclining number 4 stretch. This stretch is much easier than the cat stretch. To execute the reclined figure 4 stretch, initial draw your knees straight to the floor with the spheres of your feet. Next, flex your knees so your feet are resting on the flooring. Now, cross your legs over one another and location one foot in the front of the other with the heel touching the flooring.

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Medicaid Sanctions funds come from sanctions imposed under Section 1919 of Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act. These funds go into the General Fund as non-lapsing dedicated credits for the Department of Health to use in accordance with the requirement of Section 1919. The following are allowable uses for the funds: the costs of relocation of residents to other facilities, maintenance of operation of a facility pending correction of deficiencies or closure, and reimbursement of resident for personal funds lost unless approval for other expenditures is obtained from the federal government.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $0 from all sources for Medicaid Sanctions. This is a 0 percent change from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources.
Funds in this line item are very infrequently used because of the limitations for the funds mentioned above. The Federal government has approved funds for the following projects: (1) in February 1998, when the Department took over operations at Rosewood Terrace Care Center due to substandard conditions, (2) project to reduce hospital readmissions, and (3) subsidization of background screening efforts.
Penalties are levied on providers who are involved in one or more of the following:
- Deficiencies that pose an immediate jeopardy to residents
- Substandard quality of care
- Failure to correct deficiencies by follow up dates
- Repeated harm to residents found in subsequent facility surveys
Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, funds collected as a result of sanctions imposed under Section 1919 of Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act and authorized in Section 26-18-3 of the Utah Code shall not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. The use of any nonlapsing funds is limited to the purposes outlined in Section 1919.
SB0007S01: Item 15
The Legislature intends that the Department of Health report on how expenditures from the Medicaid Sanctions line item met federal requirements which constrain its use by January 1, 2016 to the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee.
For analysis of current budget requests and discussion of issues related to this budget click here.
During the 2013 General Session the Legislature moved $100,000 of beginning nonlapsing from Medicaid Sanctions to Family Health and Preparedness for FY 2013.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.


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Stabilized power supply Renovation of stabilized power supply (4)
The voltage drop when loading was large was large, and it was anxious from before that it is clearly visible also with a voltmeter of 30V. (100 to 200 mV will be lowered by applying a load of 3 to 4 A after setting the voltage with no load)
In particular, when charging an external battery (10800 mAh with 6 P 4 S configuration of lithium ion cell) made for PB 2400 c, the charging current will be drastically reduced due to voltage drop long before the voltage reaches the upper limit (about 16.8 V) . (Although it seems that it accounts for about half of the cause due to the cable and connector resistance from the power supply to the cell)
When looking at the voltage loss of each part when load is applied with the digital multimeter, the voltage was lowered in the following part and so on.
Characteristics of stabilizing power supply circuit itself of the kit of PS - 0141 being used. There is also a point that the resistance of the pattern of the board (the place where the electric current flows pretty well is thin) or the configuration that can be lowered to 0 V at LM 723 (amateurs can not understand the mechanism of this part even by looking at the circuit diagram) It may be related.
Resistance according to wire used and length. I use wire like cheap speaker · cable, but it seems there is a loss of about 10 mV per 10 cm at 3.5 A.
Contact resistance of the switch attached to the + side output terminal side. I am using a small switch (brand new) of 125 V AC 6 A, but the loss changes somewhat when turning on the switch, it seems that there is a loss of about 1.5 ~ 2 mV at 3.5 A best.
Loss of the connecting part between the output terminal (Johnson terminal) and the wire.
When used under a heavy load, voltage fluctuation over time is large, because the temperature in the case rises considerably due to the heat of the power transistor, the transformer, and the cement resistance for current detection.
We made the following improvements using parts on hand as we did.
Using the LM723 and trying out the basic circuit configuration written on the LM723 specification sheet, the stability against the load of the LM723 was quite high and the voltage drop of 3 to 4 mV at the load of 17 V 3A was achieved.
For this reason, the stabilization circuit has been changed to the following circuit configuration. A copper plate of 0.2 mm thickness × 6 mm width is used for the + side (the bold line part of the circuit diagram) and the - side (thin line part of the circuit diagram) of the circuit.
In order to reduce the influence of the resistance of the wire material, the - side of the output voltage detection part and the board are connected as close as possible to the output terminal as shown in the above circuit diagram, and the part where a large current flows (thick The wire loss at the wire) prevented the output voltage from being affected. Also, the wire from the + side switch to the output terminal (about 6 cm) is 2.5 to 3 mV loss at 3.5 A as a result of doubling.
The loss of the output side switch may be changed to one for a little larger current, or it may be better to make two or more switches in parallel, but this time it is as it is.
In connection of Johnson terminal and wire material, screws were fixed with wire rod soldered to a 0.2 mm thick copper plate, but since the - side loss was a little big, it was rebuilt. After rebuilding, the loss of the connection part on both the + side and the - side is about 1.2 mV at 3.5 A.
In order to dissipate heat, a fan of φ 60 mm 12 V 0.14 A was attached to the bottom of the case, and the board was set up vertically on this fan. In addition to the heat dissipation of the circuit and the transformer, there is a heat dissipation effect of the heat sink because there is a hole on the heat sink side. As a result, the voltage fluctuation over time seems to be stable at the point of 4 to 5 mV increase in 30 minutes at 20 V 3.5 A load. The power supply of the fan is designed to incorporate the parts of the kit using another LM338 on a small board and energize with the AC side switch ON.
The capacitor of the smoothing circuit of the main power source changed 6800 uF + 2700 uF + 2200 uF = 11700 uF to 6800 uF + 4700 uF = 11500 uF in relation to the space.
Since the rotary switch of the output selection of the transformer had become contact failure a little before (switch like a weak electricity seemed to have been impossible) a little while ago, it changed to what seems to be a little more sturdy purchased separately. This time we switched 2 lines × 6 stages, but because it is not a non-short type, we switched 3 stages of 12 V, 18 V, 24 V with 1 stage skipping.
By setting the variable resistor around the current limit as shown in the circuit diagram above, the output current can be set to almost zero, and the cement resistance for current detection is only one with a small resistance value.
After improvement, the voltage drop when load of 3.5 A was applied with no load set to 20 V was reduced to about 13 mV (when the loss of the output side switch is the smallest). The voltmeter was also connected as close as possible to the output terminal, but with the voltmeter it is the level where the change in voltage due to the presence or absence of load is unknown.
By changing the peripheral circuit of the LM723, the voltage setting range has been changed from the previous 0 (actually 60 mV) to 21.5 V to 2.6 to 25 V. With less than 6 Ω load, there is no ripple up to around 23 V 4 A (less than the measurement limit of 10 uV of the digital multimeter), but raising the voltage above this will produce 100 Hz ripple of full wave rectification.
This project is designed with the concept of the modular regular circuit is using the output. Which is composed of two or more transistors, to current as shown in the circuit. And a control section is not sensitive to noise, which we would have to use IC-723. Although the present may be perhaps was overshadowed with the 3-pin regulator IC. However, with good characteristics, makes us choose to use it for Supply output voltage from 2 to 7 volts.
The voltage for provide IC1-LM723 get from the increasing the voltage and then filtered to smooth. then, through the control the voltage regulator using 3-pin. This method Is good for power transistors, because we make the output voltage and the before into transistor voltage, both difference as little as possible. without prejudice to the power supply voltage of the IC.
– While running two transistors T2 and T2 may be hot we should hold the adequate heat sink and
All resistors R4 to R6 should used many to parallel to the desired value to average Power Dissipation down.
-Resistors: R4 and R5 use 0.33 ohm 5 watt are 2 pcs.
-And resistor R6, we use 0.22 ohm 5 watt are 2 pcs at the output current on 6 Ampere or 0.33 ohm 5 watt are 2 pcs at current 8 ampere.
In putting, you should be free spacing of the each resistors and the PCB to Cooling.
This circuits’ output voltage can fine up to 14Volt which must be changed a few parts following: the transformer, resistor R1, R2 and capacitor C5, C6. But do not use the boost up voltage (C1, C2, D1, D2). The anode of D3 connect to the rectifier and filter circuits.
Note to TIP142 is although it looks like the common transistor, But within there are structure Darlington Compound. So cannot replace with the normal power transistors.
The electronic parts
Resistors 1/4W +/-5%
R3_________________100 Ohm 1W
R4, R5______________0.15 Ohm 5W
R6_________________0.1 Ohm 10W
P1__________________5 K POT
C1, C2_______________470uF 50V
C5, C6________________1000Vu 25V
BD1 = Diode bridge 10A 40V
D1-D3 = 1N4001
T1 = BD139 – the midterm power transistor
T2, T3 = TIP142 (the Darlington Compound)
IC1 = IC-7812- Fixed voltage Regulator IC DC12V
IC2 = LM723 Adjustable voltage regulator
Tr = Toroid transformer 10V 10A
S1 = switch on/off 2 set.
The testing and apply
In the testing we use the resistor 0.68 ohm to output, then adjust voltage as 5.5 Volt (there is current 8 Amp) The results showed that the voltage drop across the 5.32 volt. Show that the drop to 3.3 percent to 7.8 amperes and measure ripple voltage less than 25 mV (RMS).
30V / 3A adjustable regulator using LM723 Description.
Here is the circuit diagram of a 30V/3A adjustable regulator using the LM723 IC from the National Semiconductors. LM723 is an integrated series regulator whose output voltage can be adjusted between 2V and 37V. The IC by itself can deliver an output current of 150mA and the maximum input voltage to the IC is 40V.
Here 3A output current is attained by adding a pass transistor (Q1) to the ICs output. The pass transistor used here is a Darlington transistor MJ3001. The internal reference voltage of the IC is 7.15V and it is available at pin6. POT R1 can be used to adjust the output voltage. Circuit diagram.
Assemble the circuit on a good quality PCB.
T1 can be a 230V primary, 25V secondary, 5A step down transformer.
Q1 must be fitted on a proper heat sink.
Output voltage can be adjusted by using the POT R1.
I will check the oscilations with Mr.Al method but the output on pin 10 of the 723 seems to be ok: gain*potential on pin nr. 5. I meassured the voltage over colector and emitor and it is allmost always half of the voltage that i might have on the output. Lets say that i must have 10V between emitor and ground, when i measure this i have only 5. The other 5 volts are voltage drop between colector and emitor. I changed the MJ with a BD677 and nothing changed.
This are the values:
C1 2200uF (3300uF even better)
D1 Green LED
F1 0.2A F
F2 2A M
IC1 LM723 (in a DIL14 plastic package)
R2 Pot. 5k
T1 2N3055 on a heatsink 5K/W
In the operation of car audio or connected equipment in stationary the necessary conditions suitable power source, which should give the voltage from 12 to 14.5 In, a stable set in this range, when a maximum current of 20 A. the power supply, the circuit who here has such characteristics.
AC current 220 V from mains power is supplied via a 5 amp fuse F1 on the primary winding of the power transformer T1. It is imported with transformer primary winding and secondary 230 V to 20 V at currents up to 25 A. If necessary, such a transformer can be manufactured independently on the basis of the power transformer from an old colored tube TV, or on the basis of power-frequency transformer with a capacity not below 500 watts for power halogen lamps (12 V) or to obtain for 36 In power equipment by means of winding respectively its secondary winding.
Since the secondary winding voltage of 20 V is supplied to the rectifier bridge VD1. It the finished bridge type Assembly. MW maximum DC 35 A. Ripple rectified voltage smoothing capacitor C1 with a capacity of 22000 UF. In the absence of capacitor such a large capacity, you can replace a few capacitors the smaller capacity connected in parallel, so that in the sum of not less than 20,000 UF (more is possible, but not less).
Constant voltage the capacitor C1 at idle is 26 V.
The stabilizer consists of schematic of the stabilizer on the IC A1 and the output of the voltage regulator transistors VT1-VT5, powerful transistors VT2-VT5 which connected in parallel.
Resistors R5-R8 serve to equalize the current through the transistors, as in the result of the differences in the coefficients of transmission they can under equal conditions be open to different degrees. The resistors connected in the emitter circuits of automatic help install voltage base-emitter under the action of the load current at which the transistors open equally.
IC LM723 is a monolithic IC with adjustable stabilizer the output voltage of the and circuit overload protection. Adjustable output voltage occurs by means of the resistor R3, which, together with resistors R2 and R4 forms a divider output voltage. The setting is the dependence voltage at pin 4 A1 from the output voltage.
The comparator chip operates so that the voltage at the output (pin 10) adjust so that the voltage on the pin 4 was unchanged. Accordingly, the voltage at pin 10 is almost equal to the output. But the maximum allowable output current is small, therefore, to obtain the maximum load current of 20 A required current amplifier, kojima is a circuit transistors VT1...VT5.
Protection circuits overcurrent works by measuring the voltage across the resistance connected in series to the load. The inputs of the current sensor are pins 2 and 3 A1. These conclusions connected parallel to the resistance formed by the resistors R9-R12, connected in series with the load.
It is clear that the following Ohm's law, the voltage across the resistance will increase with increasing current.
Until the voltage between pins 2 and 3 below 0.6 In protection does not work, taking this as a fact that the load current does not exceed the maximum allowable values. At currents approaching to 23-24 And the voltage between pin 2 and 3 reaches 0.6 V and more. This leads to the triggering of protection that reduces the voltage on the output 10 A1 to zero, and thus switches off the load.
Maximum output the current can be set and the other, respectively, by changing the net the resistance of R9-R12, in this case, when selecting the upper threshold of the load current 23 As well of 0.025 Ohms.
Or you can even to organize the adjustment of the maximum output current, in parallel if low-impedance resistors R9-R12 include one variable resistor, somewhere between 10 and 100 Ohms, and the control to alleviate the tension with his engine and one of the extreme conclusions. The resistor will be to be a voltage divider R9-R12. But in this case, resistance R9 R12...need to count on the lower limit adjustment the maximum load current. So through this resistor can be adjusted trip current protection.
The scheme provides quite a good stability of the set output voltage, for example, when the output voltage of 13, under the load 22 And the voltage is reduced only by 40...60 mV.
HL1 led serves to indicate included in the network state. The led indicates HL2 normal mode output power. That is, it burns when there is the output voltage. If it is not lit, but lit HL1 this suggests that the load is short circuit or overload and the output of the stabilizer disconnected protection system current, or blown fuse F2 included at the output of the rectifier.
Transistors VT2-VT5 have to be on a larger radiators, ensure effective cooling. A good option - use plate aluminum radiator together with the fan. In this case, the radiator and fan can be used from a failed power supply unit of the personal computer type AT or ATX. A motor fan can be connected in parallel with capacitor C4.
Details. About the transformer is said in the beginning of the article.
Capacitor C1 - analogue C50-35, import, at 22 thousand microfarads. You can replace multiple smaller capacitors included in parallel.
Rectifier bridge can be replaced by another at a constant current of 30 A or collect it on the diodes are designed for the same current, for example, D, CD, CD.
Transistors can 1N3055 replace CT. Need transistors to capture to close in the parameters. Preferably, one literal symbol, from the same batch, and even better before installation pick them up in as close as possible to the coefficients h21e.
LEDs - normal, flat, almost any. Can use AL307. When there is insufficient brightness can be lowered the resistors R1 and R13.
Resistors R5-R12 - patipatti, wire, resistance of 0.1 Ohm.
If parallel the resistors R9-R12 connect arrow millivoltmeter, on its scale will be possible to determine the load current (accordingly, altering the scale in terms of current).


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Most of the jobs available for a public health nurse are at health centres, but also in schools as a school nurse, at maternity and child health clinics to support children, infants and parents, and in home care. There are workplaces in all the cities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
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Pastry Chef Instructor
Many of Chef Cynthia Peithman’s best culinary memories revolve around her family: her grandmother’s chicken soup, her mother’s stuffed cabbage, pancakes with her kids. So it should not come as a surprise that she runs her own specialty cake business, Cakeline; after all, cakes celebrate the occasions that bring families and friends together. Chef Cynthia merges her baking talents with her visual arts background to make truly show stopping results, and her wedding cakes are featured in bridal magazines with perennial regularity. Chef Cynthia joined The International Culinary Center in 2005.


Since he took office in June, around 6,000 people have been killed by police, vigilantes, and mercenaries in the south-east Asian country on Mr Duterte's instructions.
“You go and file a complaint in the United Nations, I will burn down the United Nations if you want," Mr Duterte said, speaking at an army base in the country's southern city of Zamboanga. "I will burn it down if I go to America."
UN human rights experts have been asking the Philippine government to address extrajudicial killings of drug users in the country since August.
In response, Mr Duterte has said he is considering taking the Philippines out of the UN, withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, and ending a major pact with the US.
On Thursday, he called the UN’ human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein an “idiot”, in response to a suggestion by the diplomat that Mr Duterte be investigated for murder after the president said he personally gunned down at least three people when he was a city mayor.
"I’d go around in Davao with a motorcycle, with a big bike around, and I would just patrol the streets, looking for trouble also," he said. "I was really looking for a confrontation so I could kill."
Mr Zeid called on Tuesday for the authorities in the Philippines to begin an investigation after Mr Duterte's boasts.
“It is unthinkable for any functioning judicial system not to launch investigative and judicial proceedings when someone has openly admitted being a killer," Mr Zeid said in a statement.
But Mr Duterte, who is still well-liked within the country, appeared to be enraged by the remarks.
“You there in the United Nations, you do not know diplomacy,” he said, during a news conference in Manila, the capital, on Thursday. “You do not know how to behave, to be an employee of the United Nations. You do not talk to me like that, you son of a bitch.
“You idiot, you do not tell me what to do,” he continued. “Your understanding of international law is lacking. We are the ones contributing to the United Nations. You morons! You sons of whores! And I pay your salaries. Do not open your mouth there. I employ you.”
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World Council of Churches Assembly marked by War Ukraine
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Eleventh meeting World Council of Churches starts in Karlsruhe
When Heike Springhart, Bishop of the Landeskirche in Baden (Germany), looked out over the streets of Karlsruhe on Saturday, on the eve of the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC), she shared a sense of excitement. "The world is coming to Karlsruhe! A reason to be excited and moved."
Russian Church not removed from World Council
The Russian Orthodox Church remains a member of the World Council of Churches. The Council, however, strongly condemned Russia's "illegal and unjustified" war of aggression in Ukraine.

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Music is an amazing kind of art, as no other means of transferring information has been able to overcome all possible barriers whether it is linguistic, age, or national ones. However, what else do we know about it? Modern scientists believe that it is not just art since it affects not only our consciousness but also our body.
Music makes a person smarter
It activates the most diverse parts of the brain; we memorize lyrics and motifs. It is well known that different melodies and rhythms cause different emotions. Moreover, it allows restoring the function of the brain in cases of craniocerebral trauma.
In the case of musicians, especially those who started playing a musical instrument in their childhood, it affects them even more dramatically. One of the studies on this topic showed that learning to play a musical instrument contributes to the sustainable development of non-verbal thinking.
Sad melodies raise your mood
A study published in the Frontiers in Psychology magazine showed that sad melodies act on a person not as expected. Researchers have found out that sad songs cause two types of emotions: recognizable and experienced one. Although the songs were perceived by the subjects as tragic, when listening to it, they did not fall into depression. In fact, the participants experienced a wide array of emotions ranging from romantic to quite joyful ones.
Music can heal
In the literary work “The Effect of Music on the Human Body and Mind”, Dawn Kent lists interesting facts about the impact of songs on a person’s physical condition. Thus, Plato offered to use classic music to treat anxiety whereas Aristotle considered this form of art to be a tool for getting rid of an unstable emotional condition.
Songs are able to regulate the relationship between the sexes
Tired after hard day? According to the observations of clinical psychologist and family counselor Curtis Levang, listening to songs can increase libido. Urologist J. Mark Hong, for example, believes that songs and sex are similar: both cause strong emotional responses. With the help of music, you can raise the level of serotonin in the blood and improve your health in certain types of diseases.
Songs can help with dates too. According to a French study, single women who listened to romantic songs were much more willing to give their phone number to males than those who listened to something neutral.
Music helps when exercising
Music increases endurance and helps spend resources more efficiently under physical stress. Thus, the study of Let’s Get Physical: The Psychology of Effective Workout Music shows that riding a bike while listening to songs allows spending 7% less oxygen than when riding without it.
In general, it is no surprise that Spotify launched the Spotify Running service, which allows to track the pace of the runner and play a song with the appropriate beat rate per minute in the playlist.
Playing a musical instrument develops the brain
It simultaneously stimulates different areas of the brain. This is especially beneficial for children and adolescents, whose brain is still being formed. Neurobiologists from the Northwestern University in Illinois studied how learning how to play a musical instrument affects brain development. According to their data, listening to songs positively affects the ability to learn, even if the music classes start in high school or university. Speaking of learning, you can look for professionals to pay to write an essay and enjoy your free time exploring new music styles.
Singing in the shower is beneficial for your health
This is confirmed by Dr. Jerry Saliman. According to him, singing aloud is good for health, especially for the older generation. Singing can improve the functioning of the brain of elderly people suffering from aphasia (complete or partial loss of speech) or Parkinson’s disease. In addition, many old people live alone, and because of chronic ailments such as arthritis, they have to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, listening to songs will have a positive impact on their well-being. In addition, singing improves the performance of the respiratory system and is able to reduce shortness of breath, and it also can help to relax.
Music stimulates different parts of the brain
Melodies and other sounds enter the ear in the form of sound waves. They create vibrations on the tympanic membrane, which are then converted into electrical signals. These signals enter the auditory cortex of the brain via the auditory nerve. The latter deciphers the sound into something recognizable and understandable for us.
Unlike other sounds, music affects not only the auditory cortex. With MRI, scientists have discovered that it affects brain regions associated with emotions, memory, and movement.
Music therapy helps to endure difficulties
Musical therapists use rhythm and melody to help people restore mental abilities lost due to brain trauma or developmental disorders. For example, people after a stroke cannot speak, but they can sing the words. Listening to songs together helps establish contact with a relative who suffers from dementia.
Normalization of metabolism
Soothing sounds, which you can encounter in theaters, for instance, tend to increase the production of growth hormone. If you are an adult and do not grow anymore, you should know that this same hormone is responsible for the normalization of metabolism! Here is another interesting fact: the growth hormone can prevent the occurrence of a dangerous inflammation because it also has a positive effect on the immune system.
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Elizabeth Skinner is an American psychologist who studies the effects of audio on human body. In her spare time, she gives college students a hand on EduBirdie with their psychology essays.

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