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A switching device for a multi-lens optical scanner, which comprises a body casing, a sliding lens seat and a driving mechanism; the feature of the switching device is that the power of a scanning device is used for driving a guide rod of the switching device so as to set the mechanism at a given position automatically, and provide an optical scanner with various resolving powers desired.
1. A lens switching device for a multi-lens optical scanner, comprising:
a driving motor and a transmission belt connected to said driving motor to receive power therefrom;
a body casing including a sliding rail, a sliding lens seat, and an aperture, said body casing being able to move in a first direction by said transmission belt;
said sliding lens seat including a plurality of lenses, and a bottom of said sliding lens seat having a round hole for receiving said sliding rail so as to allow said sliding lens seat to freely slide along said sliding rail within said body casting in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction;
a driving mechanism for receiving power from said body casing so as to move said sliding lens seat in said second direction and synchronously with a movement of said body casing;
said driving mechanism including a guide rod, a gear train, a transmission rod pivotably connected to said gear train, and a sub-transmission rod pivotably connected to said transmission rod; said sub-transmission rod being connected to said sliding lens seat so as to enable said sliding lens seat to move in said second direction along said sliding rail upon a rotation of said gear train;
wherein said guide rod is affixed to said body casing in such a manner so as to allow said body casing to move in said first direction, said gear train is affixed to said body casing so as to move therewith, and said guide rod is provided with a plurality of teeth engaged with said gear train so as to drive said gear train and cause said transmission rod and said sub-transmission rod to pivot;
whereby when a user selects a lens from said plurality of lenses, said driving motor will be actuated so as to move said body casing in said first direction to move said body casing containing said sliding lens seat toward a first predetermined position, the movement of said body casing also causes said gear train to rotate via an engagement between said gear train and said guide rod, said rotation of said gear train causes said transmission rod and said sub-transmission rod to pivot said selected lens to move, thus causing said sliding lens seat to move synchronously in said second direction toward a second predetermined position.
2. A lens switching device for a multi-lens optical scanner as claimed in claim 1 wherein said gear train includes a first gear and a second gear.
3. A lens switching device for a multi-lens optical scanner as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body casting is further provided with a positioning pin bottom thereof; and bottom surface of each said lens in said sliding lens seat being furnished with a positioning hole to be matched with said positioning pin.
In the conventional optical scanner, a single lens with a specific resolving power is usually designed in accordance with a user's requirement; a scanner with a high resolving power is usually used to input drawings or characters, while a scanner with a low resolving power is used to input simple documents or papers. Theoretically, the scanner with a high resolving power would provide a better scanning quality; however it has a lower scanning speed as a result of having to scan more spots. Therefore, a user may select a scanner with faster scanning speed and with an acceptable resolving power in the same time, if possible.
Currently, the lens used within an optical scanning device is usually designed and limited to a single lens with one resolving power (as shown in FIG. 1); when a user has to scan various kinds of papers for input processing, he has to purchase two or more different scanning machines which costs more, or to tolerate the poor scanning quality or the slow scanning speed; in other words, the aforesaid conventional scanner has many inconveniences and drawbacks in the lens mechanism thereof, and an improvement therefor is required.
The prime object of the present invention is to provide a switching device for a multi-lens mechanism in an optical scanner so as to provide two or more resolving powers by means of the guide rod, which can position the lens correctly by being pushed by a given position inside the scanning device without using another dynamic force in order to reduce manufacturing cost and to save space in the event of a driving motor having to be installed; further, the present invention will provide an optical scanning device with a wider scope of resolving power, and a smaller size thereof.
The prime functions of the present invention are described as follows:
First, since the present invention can provide an optical scanning device with different resolving power by means of several lenses to be switched one to another, the use flexibility of the optical scanning device will be increased, and the cost thereof will be reduced.
Second, the present invention can have several lenses switched one to another by using the driving force of the optical scanning device without causing additional cost to provide the driving parts; further, the present invention is also compatible with the CCD circuit of the common scanning device, i.e., without requiring considerable modification on the conventional optical scanning device.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lens assembly in a conventional optical scanning device.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a top view of the embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a top view of the embodiment upon a lens being switched.
FIG. 6 is a fragmental section view of the embodiment, showing the positioning method of a sliding lens seat according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a top view of an optical scanning device mounted with the present invention therein.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment according to the present invention.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the present invention is comprised of a body casing 10, a sliding lens seat 20, and a driving mechanism 30; the body casing 10 is substantially a square box, which includes a sliding rail 11 and an aperture 12 as a light channel to CCD circuit. The sliding lens seat 20 is used for mounting a first lens 21 and a second lens together; the bottom of the seat 20 has a round hole 23 for receiving the sliding rail 11. The sliding lens seat 20 can move along the sliding rail 11 upon being driven with the driving mechanism 30. The driving mechanism 30 includes a guide rod 31, a gear train 32 and a transmission rod 33; the guide rod 31 is installed at the bottom of the body casing 10. The guide rod 31 is provided with two sliding slots 311, of which each has a positioning screw 312 for fastening the guide rod 31 to the body casing 10 in a straight movable manner. One side of the guide rod 31 is furnished with teeth 313 to be engaged with a first gear 321 of the gear train 32, i.e., to drive the first gear 321 to rotate; since the first gear 321 is engaged with a second gear 322, which is then coupled with the transmission rod 33 in the body casing 10. The front end of the transmission rod 33 is coupled with a sub-transmission rod 331 which is coupled with the sliding lens seat 20. When the second gear 322 is turned, the transmission rod 33 will drive the sliding lens seat 20 to move; in other words, the transmission theory (as shown in FIG. 5) of the driving mechanism 30 is that the perpendicular movement of the guide rod 31 at the bottom of the body casing 10 is converted into a horizontal movement of the sliding lens seat 20 in the body casing 10.
In order to have a better positioning condition upon switching the lens, the bottom of the body casing 10 is furnished with a positioning pin 25 (as shown in FIG. 6); the bottoms of the first and second lenses 21 and 22 in the sliding lens seat 20 are provided with two positioning holes 24 respectively. The lens switching can be positioned correctly by means of the positioning pin 25 and the positioning holes 24 while the sliding lens seat 20 is moved within the body casing 10.
When the present invention is used in an optical scanning device, it is usually mounted on a scanning plate 41 (as shown in FIG. 7). Usually, the first lens 21 is used for a first resolving power; when a second resolving power is required, the second lens 22 can be moved in place by means of a scanner driving program, which will control the driving motor 42, and the transmission belt 43 to have the present invention on the scanning plate 41 moved to a front-switching position 44 in front of the frame portion 40, and then the guide rod 31 will move backwards to cause the second lens 22 to be set in place; likewise, when the first resolving power needs to be used again, a user may set the present invention to the rear-switching position 45, and the guide rod 31 will be pushed forward to have the first lens 21 returned to operation position.
The aforesaid description is for an embodiment having two lenses to be switched. If three or more lenses are required, the body casing 10 and the sliding lens seat 20 have to be modified properly (as shown in FIG. 8). When a lens is to be switched according to the present invention, the scanning device will have the present invention moved to a given position no matter if the switching being done is in front or rear of the scanning device; in other words, any modification or improvement for such function made by a person skilled in the art would be deemed within the scope and spirit of the claims according to the present invention.


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In what can be described as one very small, plastic step for womankind, Mattel has debuted a line of Barbies that can now wear flats. After 56 years and countless careers, the iconic fashion doll will finally have ankles that can adjust to high-heels or flat shoes. That must be a relief to Doctor Barbie, who must not have enjoyed those E.R. shifts in pumps; or Lifeguard Barbie, who, though barefoot, still had to run to save lives on pointed toe.
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OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – As Canadians struggle to file their taxes before the end of the month, a fiscal watchdog group is raising red flags following reports the Canada Revenue Agency has written off more than $130-million in money owed by a single taxpayer.
This massive write-off in tax debt happened in early 2018.
“It’s a very large write-off,” Aaron Wudrick with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says. “[But] it’s not the largest I’ve ever heard of.”
According to the report, it was over unspecified excise duties, but that’s about all we know.
Due to privacy reasons, the CRA is refusing to provide any more details on the case, not even saying if the taxpayer involved is an individual or a corporation.
Wudrick says Canadians deserve answers because write-offs like this affect everyone.
“The main reason you need to worry about people not paying their taxes is the rest of us have to make it up,” he explains. “We need to have faith in the integrity of our tax system, and if people think that there are special deals being done, that really undermines the integrity of our system.”
Wudrick says this could be a tax break for someone who doesn’t deserve it, or it could be a case of a company going bankrupt and not having the cash to pay its bill.
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Miranda Kerr and her son Flynn Bloom were seen exiting their apartment building in NYC this weekend. Flynn was dressed in a mini black leather motorcycle jacket with red plaid pants and his hair slicked back. Miranda wore a matching jacket and tied a blue button down shirt around her waist as they headed out together.
Miranda caused a stir online after she tried to share a photo from last year’s Victoria’s Secret show. She accidentally “ReGrammed” an Instagram photo of herself with fellow Angels Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes that had been partially photoshopped. She didn’t realize it at the time, but quickly apologized and shared the untouched image, writing “Hi guys, here is the original VS image! When I re-posted the photo this week to support the girls, I screen grabbed it off the internet when I was working in Japan. I had no idea it was photoshopped. All good intentions- sorry for the confusion and congratulations to the girls for such a great show!”
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STANFORD (KPIX 5) – In the Bay Area, the number of deaths and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are way, way down from earlier this year. Meanwhile, a new study from Stanford shows the health threat is far from over.READ MORE: FDA to Consider Pfizer Application for COVID Booster Shots on Friday
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Kelowna was given time to prepare themselves for Okanagan Disintegration 2019 but were they truly ready? It was a gathering of Okanagan metalheads at Muninn’s Post for the first iteration of the festival. Huge success? YES. IN DEED IT WAS. Will there be more? Damn straight there will be! There better be!
The showcasing of the best metal bands from the Okanagan including a few out of town gems. But who are the real stars? The bands or the community coming out to band together and show support for local metal?
In my word they are both equally as important. We would not have one without the other. The scene couldn’t be as vibrant as it is without the bands and the bands wouldn’t be so eager to continue on without the huge support.
For me this is the pinnacle moment of an amazing year. The last hooray before hunkering down for the winter and working on what the future will bring.
Friday night metal
The night kicked off with our lads in Eden Echo bringing their progressive metal to the stage for all the early comers. As a warm up band they have always done a great job engaging the fans and it has been a pleasure watching them improve over the last year.
Unfortunately one of Eli’s strings broke during the set which caused some improv to complete their set. These kind of things are going to happen from time to time and in fact it wasn’t the only string to break during the first night. This meant they had to switch up their last song and ended up not performing Mortal Wordsmith (my personal favorite). You can see back from the fist
Tyler Lawrence and his crew have spent much time under the flag The Unending perfecting some really awesome songs. With the different bands and style of metal floating around Kelowna it’s easy to say that The Unending has a level of energy unique from all the others. Tyler is a hell of a front man for the band and an overall down to Earth great guy. We’ve previously covered The Unending when they’ve opened for headcrusher and earlier this year with Truent and Technical Damage.
The Unending unfortunately does not have any recorded material to share online but we do have a YouTube playlist to enjoy!
Enter power metal with Thousand Arrows
The first out of town band to play at Okanagan Disintegration 2019. This is, as I would find out later, the first show of the band outside of the lower mainland. Having never listened to Thousand Arrows before I was pleasantly surprised to such a great thrashy power metal style with some real epic solos. It reminded me quite a bit of the likes of power metal acts such as Seven Kingdoms, Delain, 3 Inches of Blood, and naturally Unleash the Archers all rolled into one. Maybe even a little Amberian Dawn but minus all the keyboards.
The music was very interesting to listen to and the instrumental and solo sections by Eijaz and Colton were a lot of fun. Both in watching and they appeared to be having a great time on stage.
Kelowna’s own heavy/power metal act ArkenFire played their last Kelowna show of the year. These boys always bring it with their nerd-fueled metal which totally kicks ass!
Jacob’s vocals sounded very good, Netto always with the bright grin on his face and Millan, Randy and Ian moving around and having fun throughout the set. Long sentence! Fewf. I’m really excited to hear what ArkenFire creates next.
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Blackwater Burial slaps HARD. This album is still my AOTY main contender with their album being our first album discussion video on our YouTube channel. Their live show is just as brutal and technical as their debut album.
This was my most anticipated set of the weekend and naturally Eli and the boys did not disappoint. The live show complements the studio recordings so well that it is something you don’t want to miss.
Each member of the band plays a unique and important roll in completing their sound. Everyone brought their best and it really showed.
Day 1 summary
The first day was a huge success. I mean, the entire festival was a huge success before it even began with it being sold out and all. It is really amazing to see such a small place as Muninn’s Post jammed full of so many metalheads.
It showcased many of the bands we have here in the Okanagan and beyond. The lineup may not have been as heavy and intense as day 2 was lining up to be but the talent was in abundance. For myself the stand out performance was Blackwater Burial. They brought it hard as they always seem to do. We will be rounding up day 2 shortly so stay tuned!

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Jurgen Klopp took his players out to enjoy Barcelona take on Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League last night, but what was he really doing there?
According to the Liverpool Echo, Klopp took his players to the Camp Nou to give his players a chance to bond while enjoying a live Champions League game. The bonding expedition is part of a two-day training camp which saw the Liverpool first-team squad travel to Barcelona.
As much as it is undeniable that Klopp’s team is founded on team unity and spirit and that the German coach continuously looks to promote that, there may have been something else on his agenda.
Barcelona won 4-0 on the evening, with Gladbach offering little in resistance, but I am sure that Klopp had other things in mind. Or rather, one particular player.
In the summer transfer window, Liverpool were highly interested in signing Mahmoud Dahoud but Granit Xhaka’s move to Arsenal was a complication in a deal which never materialised.
Dahoud, Gladbach’s young star, is a player who would suit Liverpool very much, with his energy and brilliant distribution being traits that appeal to Klopp. The Liverpool squad’s trip to the Camp Nou may have been a way for Klopp to surreptitiously watch Dahoud in person, as a scout’s report can only tell you so much about a player.
With the January transfer window looming ahead and reports regarding Dahoud few and far between, it may well be that the playmaker isn’t a Liverpool target but if he were, Klopp couldn’t have chosen a worse game to watch – Barcelona were dominant throughout the game and Gladbach didn’t threaten Jasper Cillessen’s goal very often.
Was Klopp acting as his own scout? Or was he just taking the lads out for a night of entertaining footy? Let us know what you think in the comment section down below.


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The City of Calgary Gets an “A” Grade on Climate
Our journey on the pathway to net zero-emissions recently got international recognition when Calgary landed on the “A list” by demonstrating climate leadership through focused and effective action. The list curated by CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project), includes 123 countries and cities from around the world taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency.
“Getting straight A’s is no small feat and this grade reflects The City’s dedication to supporting Calgary’s future as a healthy and green city,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. “We are stepping forward with strong environmental policies and actions to reduce the impact of extreme weather events and solidify our position as an energy and climate leader." Mayor Gondek recently joined The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). GCoM was created in January 2017 to bring together and create the largest global coalition of cities and local governments to combat climate change. CDP is a recognized reporting platform for GCoM.
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“We’re taking climate action head-on by thinking globally, acting locally, collaborating with our partners and thinking beyond our city limits,” says Manager of Climate and Energy Strategy, Climate & Environment, Dick Ebersohn. “We’re on the right track and receiving this acknowledgement from a respected international organization validates that we are on the right track.”
The City’s commitment to achieving environmental sustainability in the community goes back 20 years; Calgary has strategically developed environmental plans, policies and strategies to guide the protection of public health and the environment for present and future generations. Our commitment to the environment is guided by three core values: sustainability, resilience and livability.
Adapting and mitigating climate change will not be easy. It’s a global effort from cities and countries from around the world – our global village. 1,002 cities and countries received a rating for their climate action from CDP in 2022, an increase of 965 cities and countries scored in 2021. In 2022, just over one in ten local governments scored by CDP received an A.
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 680 investors with over $130 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.
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Just Perfect, we went with a Bongo but nothing change, top services, super friendly, helpful, rooms perfect, size enough, very clean, nice view, very nice breakfast and super well located between city center, green park, and well deserved in public transport. Don’t even think about another hotel, just go there.
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good hotel for visiting den haag and delft. good breakfast and quiet bedroom. close to train station and inner city by foot. den haag and delft are beautiful cities in holland. enjoy our stay in this city.
We had an amazing stay in the hotel! Great service from the Front Office team! Well organized. Great room with Balcony. Comfy bed. Breakfast is Good too! I love how strict they are especially when we came back late from city tour, have to ring the bell before we can enter the vicinity. It made us feel safe and secured. Definitely will recommend this to my friends.
Good location of hotel, friendly staff, quality of food on breakfast was very good, nice view, largest rooms are suitable also from bussiness meetings, cofee machine and drinks availabe in room, also the guest toilet is in place.
Excellent in every way. T only minus was the room was very small. No place even to open t suitcase. Breakfast was very good. Staff was helpful and responsive. Very useful that we cd leave the luggage there in a safe place.

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M. Nysewander, J. Moran, L. Johnson, D. Moschler, D. Reichart (University of North Carolina), and A. Henden (USRA/USNO) report on behalf of a larger collaboration: We observed 100% of the ~9 square arcminute error box of the short-duration burst GRB 021201 (GCN 1719) with the 0.6-meter Morehead Observatory telescope beginning 2.1 days after the burst (GCN 1721) and with the 1.0-meter USNO telescope beginning 2.9 days after the burst. Both observations were made without filter and the second observation goes significantly deeper than the first. Visual comparison of the first and second epoch images reveals no transient sources to the limiting magnitude of the first epoch image, which we measure to be Rc = 21.2 mag (3 sigma), 21.6 mag (2 sigma), and 22.4 mag (1 sigma) using the field calibration of Henden (GCN 1723). Three Chandra sources lie in the field of view of the first epoch image and 20 Chandra sources lie in the field of view of the second epoch image. Visual comparison of the first and second epoch images and the DSS-2 (Red) reveals no obvious transient sources.


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A TfL spokesman claims it's easy enough for passengers to rethink their journeys to avoid the Northern Line during rush hour:
"For example, if you get the Tube at Clapham North to Stockwell just to transfer to the Victoria Line maybe you could instead walk as it would only take 10 minutes.
"Or could you start your journey 10 minutes earlier to avoid the crowds?"
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I always light up when I see Tria Giovan is scheduled to shoot one of our stories here at Traditional Home; her work shows a sensitivity to the subject matter that makes you look, and look again. So I was intrigued when I learned that the photographer/oceanophile (yes, I made that up) has a new book out, composed of the the moody, misty, and magical pictures she has been taking for years of the beaches of Sagaponack, near her home in Sag Harbor. To me, Tria's photographs focus on a scene in a way that is painterly—paring it down to its essence. The photos are the visual equivalent of haiku, the most important element, perhaps, being what has left out. Speaking of, she has culled for the book 63 favorites of the 10,000 images she has captured of the beach for this book.
Tria, who was raised in the Caribbean, is a world traveler whose work has appeared in Vogue, Aperture, Esquire, Elle, and Harper's, and her photographs also reside in the permanent collections of The Museum of Modern Art and The New York Public Library, among other august places.
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In an essay about Tria's work that serves as the foreword to the book, Carl Safina, marine conservationist and president of The Blue Ocean Institute, had this to say: "Through a decade of seasons Giovan charted the permutations of tides, wind, sand, and sky. The 63 selected images featured in Sand Sea Sky: The Beaches of Sagaponack document a meteorological drama ranging from the threatening and explosive storm to the suffusing sunlight of midday and incandescent gloaming." (Gloaming, don't you love that word? I love it so much I have to say it again—gloaming.)
Safina went on to say of Tria's images, "In their invitation to become motionless they acquire an affecting intimate immensity that echoes America’s enduring belief in the transcendent spiritual beauty of nature."
I didn't realize Tria was adept with the pen as well as the camera. Here's her musing on why Sagaponack is her True North: "Avid collectors cannot often pinpoint the origins of their obsessions, except to say that there is some stirring association that fuels their passion. I have amassed these images as a collector might, still not completely sure what drives me, but committed to compile a faithful and extensive record of the myriad witnessed moments. These photographs are a meditation paying homage to a place where the spirit is enlivened, primordial forces resonate, and impermanence reigns." Well said—and well photographed.
Published by Daminai, Tria's book is available at amazon.com for $26.50.


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text: Two bracelets, each alike in dignity. Each starts with a bright turquoise blue focal bead and has either a flowery yellow or pink splash and gemstone accents to boot. Basketball Wives beads-inspired, these bracelets almost emit their own light! A fascinating mix of very different yet somehow harmonizing textures and surfaces. The pink is all sequin- and crystal-crusty, but with LARGE uber-smooth polished rose quartz nuggets between the basketball beads. The yellow features stunning marbled blue agate ovals. Comfy strong stretch cord. What a fun graduation gift! Earrings and necklaces to match can be ordered. Bracelets priced singly, please specify either Pink or Yellow - or buy both and get five bucks off and free shipping (convo me first)!!

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Targeted for applications such as sensing voltages in electronic power conversion systems commonly found in motor drives, switching power supplies and renewable energy systems, as well as sensor interfaces such as NTC thermistor isolation in IGBT modules, the ACPL-C87B, C87A, and C870 are able to provide designers with a 2-V input range and high 1 G‡ input impedance.
For high-precision servo and motor drives, the ACPL-C87B (±0.5% gain tolerance) can be used. The voltage sensors features a 1V/V unity gain with low gain drift of -35ppm/˚C and non-linearity is kept to within 0.1% max. The voltage sensors include an active-high shutdown pin which reduces the IDD1 current to only 15mA during standby, which makes the sensors well-suited for battery-powered and other power-sensitive applications.
“This new family of optically-isolated voltage sensors has a high 1 G‡ input impedance, which simplifies the resistor network design by allowing higher-value resistors to be used to scale the voltage.” explained Lee Kheng Jam, Marketing Director for Optocoupler products at Avago. “As a result, it reduces loading power losses, thus achieving better system efficiency.”
Differential outputs on the new devices provide enhanced isolation-mode noise rejection, low offsets, high gain accuracy and stability, and a wide signal bandwidth of 100 kHz.
The built-in reinforced safety insulation and high CMR (common mode rejection) performance prevents erroneous voltage measurements and ensures reliable operation in a noisy environment. The optically-isolated voltage sensors have a 15 kV/µs common-mode transient immunity. Safety approvals include CSA and IEC/EN/DIN EN60747-5-5 with a VIORM of 1230 V peak. Additionally, the sensors are UL recognized with 5000 Vrms for1 minute per UL1577.
The ACPL-C87xvoltage sensors are housed in stretched 8-lead SO-8 plastic packages with 8mm creepage and clearance that meet worldwide regulatory safety standards. The sensors also have a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +105 °C.


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I am a small beacon for all those who walk through the small hours alone.
I make a solid attempt at being socially solvent (purely a side effect of avoidant behaviour), but if you're reading this, there's a good chance that you already know I'm occasionally unsuccessful. This is where I leave my things. These are my thoughts, left aligned.
Unless I've reposted it or given the name of an artist, everything you see here was drawn, written, or photographed by me.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 To Sport Mammoth 6.3-Inch Screen?
Even as Samsung's Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 smartphones continue to create new sales milestones, the grapevine is abuzz with rumors that the Korean company is already working on the successors - the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 - which will be announced in early 2013. Per reports, the Galaxy Note 3 is set to dwarf other smartphones and will sport a mammoth 6.3-inch screen.
According to the newspaper Korea Times, Samsung is working on a 6.3-inch OLED screen for the Galaxy Note 3.
"The world's biggest technology company has been developing the Galaxy Note III with a 6.3-inch screen using an OLED display, according to officials from a local parts suppliers, while the company will start the first commercial sale of 55-inch OLED TVs from late next year," reported Korea Times.
Samsung launched the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note in 2011, followed by the bumped up 5.5-inch Galaxy Note 2 in 2012 which has already breezed past 5 million unit sales worldwide.
The Galaxy Note 2 is hot property right now and despite naysayers frowning on its big size, the phablet has managed to generate high sales and consumer interest. The notion of a smartphone with a 6.3-inch screen may seem a tad bizarre, but with Samsung opting for smaller bezels it could well be a possibility.
Currently, not much is known about the purported Galaxy Note 3's specifications and features. However, rumors have been rife that it will feature Samsung's new flexible display which is "foldable, rollable, wearable, and more." Rumors have also pointed to an 8-core big.LITTLE ARM processor, which combines two quad-core processors - a 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 designed and a 1.2GHz Cortex-A7.
Additionally, some concept Galaxy Note 3 devices have also emerged courtesy designers. Designer Erica Yusim's version of the concept device is dubbed the Galaxy Note X and features a 6.3-inch Full HD display (1080p), a 2GHz quad-core Cortex A15 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 4000mAh battery, NFC and Bluetooth 5.0 support, Android 5.0 Key lime Pie and up to 128Gb of on-board memory.
Whether the alleged Galaxy Note 3 will eventually sport the colossal 6.3-inch display will be revealed, if and when the device makes an appearance at the MWC 2013 as rumored.


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Nestled in the heart of Australia, is a land of adventure and enlightenment that inspires the mind and ignites the soul - welcome to the Australian Capital Territory, where history, nature and culture converge in perfect harmony. From the stunning landscapes of Namadgi National Park to the bustling energy of Canberra's city center, take a journey through time and discover the rich heritage of Australia's capital. With a diverse range of multicultural experiences, delicious international cuisine, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene, the ACT is a melting pot of creativity and innovation. So come and join us in celebrating the beauty and wonder of one of the world's most unique and captivating destinations - the Australian Capital Territory - where history, nature and culture collide.
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The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is a federal territory of Australia, located within the south-east region of New South Wales. The ACT has a population of around 400,000 people and covers an area of 2,358 square kilometers.
The ACT is home to the nation's capital city, Canberra, and is the smallest self-governing internal territory in Australia. The ACT is governed by a Legislative Assembly which consists of 25 members elected by the people of the territory.
The economy of the ACT is driven by several sectors, including public administration and safety, health care and social assistance, and education and training. Canberra is home to several national institutions, including the Australian National University, the Australian War Memorial, and the National Gallery.
The ACT has a strong education system, with high rates of participation in tertiary education. The territory has a large number of public and private schools, as well as several universities and other tertiary institutions.
The ACT is known for its natural beauty, including national parks, nature reserves, and waterways. The territory has a range of recreational activities on offer, including hiking, cycling, and water sports.
The ACT has a strong sense of community and is known for its cultural diversity. The territory has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a range of festivals and events held throughout the year.
In summary, the ACT is a small but dynamic territory with a strong economy, high-quality education system, and natural beauty. Its capital city, Canberra, is home to important national institutions and has a vibrant community and cultural scene.
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Punctal plugs are a treatment option for patients suffering from dry eye that has not been relieved by drops or ointments. Punctal plugs are placed in the opening of the tear ducts in the eyelids (called “puncta”) to block tear drainage and keep the eyes moist. Implantation should reduce the need for artificial tear drops and increase the patient’s overall comfort.
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Professional Trekker and Best-Selling travel writer Gaurav Punj to launch his new book in Mumbai
Professional trekker and Best-Selling travel writer, Gaurav Punj will be launching his new book The Land of Moonlit Snows & Other Real Travel Stories from the Indian Himalaya, published by Westland, on 20th July, 7.00 pm at Title Waves, Bandra, Mumbai.
When city-dwellers meet the mountains, stories manifest themselves. Of narrow escapes from remote valleys, encounters with the wild, treks across snow-covered passes and flower-filled meadows, blended with the kindness of locals and their food, culture and festivals. The real stories in the book attempt to make just one point — exploration is for everyone.
- Solo Trek Story by Rujuta Diwekar
- 25 day-by-day itineraries for treks and trips across the Indian Himalaya
- Contact information of local guides and organisations
‘Highly original, wackily entertaining and unusually instructive … Gaurav’s writing breathes back the special joy unique to Himalayan trekking’ – Bill Aitken
When: 20th July 2018 (Friday)
Where: Title Waves, 24th Road, Off Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai.
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The Telenet Innovation Center in Brussels joins and equivalent R&D hub in Amsterdam as Liberty Global tries to get ahead of emerging tech trends.
Belgian operator Telenet is owned by Liberty Global and has b identified by its parent company as a good place to mull over the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging tech megatrends such as 5G and IoT. It joins Liberty Global’s Tech Campus near Amsterdam and the two will also investigate other tech opportunities for the group.
“The opening of the Telenet Innovation Center is an important milestone for Liberty Global,” said Balan Nair, Liberty Global Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. “The cutting-edge infrastructure and Telenet’s fully owned mobile network provide the perfect conditions for us to test the products and services that can pave the way towards the GIGAWorld. I’m already excited about the opportunities and inspiration that await us.”
“With the Telenet Innovation Center, we want to be ambitious and bring our own innovations to a higher level, but also help shape external innovation projects,” said John Porter, CEO of Telenet. “I believe in the absolute strength of partnerships, so I am convinced that with our model of collaborative innovation and with the help of partners like ZTE, we can bring the best broadband and media technology to Belgium for thorough testing, experimentation and successful launch in our market.”
Paolo Pescatore of CCS Insight popped over for the grand opening. “For Liberty Global, this is a huge investment,” he said. “It shows a strong commitment to grow its presence in the rapidly changing and converging European landscape.
“Consumers’ insatiable appetite for connectivity and content is showing no signs of easing up. Cable and telecom providers’ are under huge pressure to stay at the forefront of innovation. They need to move at lightning speed as online giants are pushing boundaries even further. The increasing demand for IoT solutions and the arrival of 5G, opens up a wealth of opportunities and it is important that the networks are equipped to deal with the explosion of data traffic and to serve the emergence of new use cases.”
Among the stuff showcased on the day was a special demo room for ZTE, which as we heard is a close partner of Telenet. There was also the good old AI robot, which as you can see from Pescatore’s tweet below, managed to get a crucial question right.
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Scarlette reviews her latest fangirl crush!…Er, reviews the Noblesse OVA.
In her first article for Mithical Entertainment, Scarlette takes a look at a few anime series that have taken the conventional formula and flipped it on its head.
A series that attempts to revitalize the spirit of Voltron, BBK/BRNK makes some missteps with its formulaic character development and awkward animation style. However, there’s a bit too much promise buried beneath the exterior to ignore it outright.
A bright and cheerful opening episode leaves me with a lot of optimism regarding Myriad Colors Phantom World; a series that utilizes self-awareness to great effect.
A refreshing departure from the rest of the Winter season’s offerings, Rakugo is an immersive and engaging character drama that should be on everyone’s must-watch list.
Though Schwarzes Marken features a stunningly familiar universe, a unique twist on a divided Germany combined with a well-executed display of man’s inhumanity to man makes the series more than worth your time.
With a fantastic opening episode, Erased is an intelligent and haunting series that is easily one of the best shows this season.
You ever wonder what kind of show you would get if you let an angsty middle schooler take the helm? Divine Gate does us the courtesy of answering that question.
Opening with a much darker tone than last season, GATE is promising a return to more of the canonical storylines that make the light novel so intriguing.

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What do you think of the Wasp's costume? Lilly shared the photo from the upcoming "Ant-Man and the Wasp " on Twitter Monday, and used the opportunity to also pay tribute to Jack Kirby , the legendary comic book artist who helped create some of today's most popular heroes.
The first airs on BBC Radio 5 Live on August Bank Holiday. I prefer to remember her as a person committed to helping others. But in the documentary " Diana, 7 Days ", they appear to offer sympathy for him, quelling speculation that he had been uncaring in the crisis.
The relentless media pursuit of her every move, ultimately ending in her tragic death, confirmed that her life never really was her own. "I think she'd be passionate about the refugee crisis and gender equality". Diana preferred fish and stuffed bell peppers, and she never ate red meat. Prince Harry and Markle's trip to Africa this month in celebration of her 36th birthday sparked speculation that the proposal was happening soon.
There are three witnesses to prove that Dileep had plotted a conspiracy and 213 evidences against him. Dileep's lawyer has argued that the case is a fabricated one. Justice Sunil Thomas denied bail after considering the evidences against the actor produced by the prosecution in a sealed cover. According to him, he had been falsely implicated in the case as part of a larger conspiracy by a powerful section in the film industry with a view to ousting him from the industry.
Brock Lesnar had a three-word message for Braun Strowman ahead of their huge clash at No Mercy . Bliss interrupted, and although there was some thought that she would wait until the No Mercy pay-per-view to invoke her rematch clause, she instead chose to take her return bout the following week on Raw .
At a Trans Chorus of Los Angeles performance of "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars", leading Los Angeles transgender activist and Editor in chief of Wear Your Voice , Ashlee Marie Preston confronted Jenner for her continued support of Donald Trump .
The Season 7 finale - " The Dragon and the Wolf " - nearly had enough drama packed in to hold us over until Season 8. nearly. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. While fans have debated back and forth about how disgusting incest is, Dany and Jon still don't know they're related . The Hound squaring off against The Mountain, in a colossal tease for all the Cleganebowl enthusiasts who have demanded the sibling's impending fight to the death more intensely than everyone else has shipped ...
The singer-songwriter rolls out yet another smooth ballad with the track that comes in tandem with an official lyric video, now only available to view via his website . You can listen to the full seventh " BLONDED " episode, rumored to be the last in the series, here. Whether they're touring, or just plain busy sometimes superstars can't make it for whatever reason, and one big name missing from Sunday night's festivities is Frank Ocean .
As Harvey lashed southeastern Texas over the weekend, celebrities rallied for the relief effort. Also, during the MTV Video Music Awards Awards on Sunday, host Katy Perry touched upon the catastrophic event. I'm donating $100,000 to relief efforts and hope you will join me. Outside of donations, Randy Quaid stated on Twitter that he would retweet anyone's address and location who needed help.
I don't take any weight in the fact of what Sen. "Too hard to tell , there is a long ways to tell between now and that point", Collins said. "It's very hard to get things done in this highly politicized environment, but you have to remember that when Donald Trump ran for office, many of the people, many of the pundits, many of the so-called experts said he would never run, he'd never be successful", Lewandowski said.
The caption read: "LOOK AT THIS N**** LIL SHRIMPY". He was skinny dipping in his private villa when a photographer snapped him. Rather than sticking to the old-age adage of wearing her heart on her sleeve, Selena Gomez chose to display her love for The Weeknd with some fancy footwear.
And now he's back at Western Kentucky . Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury recruited Robinson while Stansbury was an assistant coach at Texas A&M. Butch Stockton, Robinson's high school coach, told Evan Daniels of Scout.com that Robinson enrolled in the university Monday ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Of course, the elder Hadid sister took to Instagram to make her announcement , saying, "Forever and ever and ever a dream come true to be asked back to the VS Show!" It was on her Instagram account that the young woman announced the good news.
Taylor's team made a statement saying that the date wasn't intentionally chosen out of malice - it just happens to be a coincidence. The director of Taylor Swift's new music video has denied that he's copied Beyonce's Formation video.
The new show centers around what's now known as Guy Fawkes Day in the United Kingdom - a time in the 17th century when a group of people conspired to assassinate King James I by blowing up the House of Lords. The camera then pans to reveal Catesby who describes his current situation and outlines his now famous plan to destroy King James I and Parliament on November 5.
Griffin claimed that she was upset by Cooper's excoriation of her photo shoot, where he took to Twitter to condemn the atrocity. Griffin told Ali that when Cooper finally did reach out to his friend, months after the incident, she told him that their friendship was over.
Zuckerberg and Chan reported their second pregnancy in March, uncovering at the time the challenges they'd had endeavoring to imagine Max , which included three miscarriages. Zuckerberg will be taking a month off now and another month off later this year. I hope you read your favorite Dr. Seuss books so many times you start inventing your own stories about the Vipper of Vipp.
Mitchell previously missed his original flight, with a first class seat, and was flying standby. TMZ obtained new video of the insane scene which shows Mitchell actually sitting in the economy seat to which he got bumped. In a subsequent video obtained by TMZ , Mitchell can be seen sitting in the Comfort+ seat he was given, ranting about the ordeal over the phone to a friend.
An official for Delta airlines reached out to TMZ and explained that they did not double-book Mitchell's seat. "I got s- to do tomorrow, you don't understand". Mitchell eventually calms down and settles in for the flight, but shortly after, a crew member announces that all passengers will need to deplane due to his disruption, at which point he jumps out of his seat.
He further said that the 64-year-old actor needs to be taught a lesson as he uses social media in an inappropriate way, explaining that a complaint has been filed with Mumbai Police Cyber Cell and Ministry of Woman and Child Development against the Bollywood star.
In the first season, Ned Stark (Sean Bean) trusted least-trustworthy-man-ever Petyr " Littlefinger " Baelish (Aiden Gillen) and lost his head for his stupidity. He chose to stand behind Daenerys because he believed in her vision for a united kingdom. Her brother Bran is now ninth most likely to win the Game of Thrones , followed by Samwell Tarly, who rounds out the top 10.
That last bit seems like one of their many elaborate pranks, but we'll have to wait roughly eight months to find out the truth. In 2001, a movie was released that changed the face of cinema forever. With this trailer finally on the web, it's beginning to look like Super Troopers 2 is aiming for more of the same, and that's a good thing. The film is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and written by Jay Chandrasekhar , Kevin Heffernan , Steve Lemme , Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanke.
The actress was confirmed for a film with Salman Khan , directed by Remo D'Souza. A film for the young and restless generation - an alluring Jacqueline for the boys and the good looking Sidharth for the girls, not to mention the engaging filmography by Raj & DK which added to the eye candy.
Another fan also tweeted criticisms , while posting a side-by-side photo of the alleged rip-off act on Swift's new video with a performance photo by the other female singer. Joseph Kahn says Taylor didn't borrow, copy, or steal anything from Beyonce's body of work. "She's an awesome person", Kahn tweeted Friday. It's not just Taylor who is getting in on the action as Katy Perry also referenced her Regina George tweet in her video Swish Swish.
It is also officially available for pre-order. Soon after announcing details about her upcoming Tell Me You Love Me album and teasing its title track, Demi Lovato dropped the full song. On Saturday, Aug. 26, she will sing the National Anthem during the much-awaited Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Black Manta is scheduled to launch sometime in September, while Hellboy and Raiden have yet to receive a launch window. The game is available now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Finally, the video shows off his Super Move , which incorporates nearly all of the villain's gear. Fighter Pack 1 was priced at $20, with its individual characters-Sub-Zero, Red Hood , and Starfire-costing $6 each.
Lee said it was his duty to speak out against racism, which he referred to as "America's original sin". He introduced Susan Bro , the mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer , who presented the award for "Best Fight Against the System".
Swift's songs generated 47.5 million streams and an estimated $397,000 in the weeks after her return to streaming, which would make her new single's 8 million Spotify spins worth about $67,000. As Swift says herself (and echoes in her just-updated Instagram biography), "The old Taylor can't come to the phone right now". (She did, after all, grow up on a Christmas tree farm.) "But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time; Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time", she ...
The reality star said that her daughter thinks she's "outsmarting" her brother. Kim Kardashian West is the subject of a cover story alongside her daughter North in the new September issue of Interview magazine that declares her "America's New First Lady".
Swift, 27, dropped out of public view earlier this year after a highly publicized breakup with British DJ Calvin Harris , a short-lived fling with British actor Tom Hiddleston and feuds with Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.


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Recently the New Haven Board of Alders Education Committee held a public hearing on the issue of discipline in New Haven schools. Their specific concern was the disproportionate disciplinary actions in New Haven schools, involving minority and disabled students, many resulting in numerous suspensions, some involving police. However, this issue, affecting so many of our students, isn’t an inner-city problem. In neighboring Hamden, parents and advocates have met over the same issue, citing that statistically Hamden’s minority and disabled students had a greater chance of being subject to a disciplinary event involving police then in the city of New Haven.
Also, in Hamden, a group of parents have formed an ABAR (Anti Bias Anti-Racism) chapter at one of the town’s highly regarded elementary schools. One of their goals this year is to look at the school’s disciplinary practices.
Statewide, former Gov. Dannel Malloy’s veto of the SB 453, “classroom safety bill” also brought attention to this issue. Although supported by the teacher’s union, the General Assembly failed to override the veto thanks to the efforts of outside advocacy and parent groups, as well as experts including Connecticut’s Child Advocate, Sarah Eagan, and its Commissioner of Education, Dianna Wentzell.
Commissioner Wentzell stated the bill was flawed and would risk increasing the disproportionate disciplining and suspension of minority students in Connecticut. She bravely added that research showed that educators tend to assess behavior of same-race students more favorably than they would students of another race. She added implicit racial bias is real and the bill as written could exacerbate it.
Let’s hope that the increased concern of local groups, advocates and state officials, for the civil rights of minority and disabled students, will help free educators and their institutions from the personal and structural biases that have enabled them to ignore their students’ individuality and potential for far too long.
Janet Hutchins lives in Hamden.
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The registry is one of the most essential components of Windows OS, critical to proper functioning of any PC computer. Unfortunately, as more and more programs gets installed and then removed, the registry becomes more like a digital dump, full of incorrect shortcuts, invalid extensions, and missing entries, which dramatically hinders computer performance.
Advanced Registry Doctor Pro is capable of scanning for, diagnosing and curing multiple registry problems, which averts possible malfunctions and crashes, and significantly improves the speed of computer loading and performance. In addition, the program comes with a set of advanced options, like registry defragmenting, built-in scheduler, backup and restore feature, history log and many other perks - a registry toolkit, for example.
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Top-seeded Jayhawks arrive in Des Moines a little while after head coach Bill Self, who drove up with his family - KU Sports
“He’s doing good,” Roberts said. “He was at practice this morning with the guys, he was at practice (Monday), so he’s doing well. We’re just seeing how it goes, day to day.”
Asked specifically if he knew Self’s status for Thursday’s 1 p.m. game against No. 16 seed Howard at Wells Fargo Arena, Roberts said, “We haven’t decided that yet.”
Kansas guard Gradey Dick closing in on freshman 3-point record during ‘unbelievable freshman year’ - KU Sports
Des Moines, Iowa — With his next 3-point make, Kansas guard Gradey Dick will climb into first place on KU’s all-time freshman 3-point shooting list, moving ahead of Jeff Boschee into the top spot.
KU junior Jalen Wilson named first-team AP All-American - KU Sports
KU’s most recent first team All-American was Ochai Agbaji, who went on to be a consensus first team All-American last season. Wilson is the sixth KU player in the Bill Self era named to the Associated Press All-America first team, joining Agbaji, Devonte’ Graham (2018), Frank Mason III (2017), Thomas Robinson (2012) and Wayne Simien (2005). KU has had a player named AP All-America first, second, third or honorable mention team 20 times in Self’s 20 seasons in charge.
KU women to play host to Western Kentucky in opening round of WNIT on Friday - KU Sports
This will be the first meeting between Kansas and Western Kentucky, and the winner will advance to play the winner of Missouri-Illinois State in the second round of the tournament. All WNIT games will be played at the home court of one of the two schools, with programs bidding to host the games along the way.
Matthew Kacsmaryk: The Trump-appointed judge overseeing the blockbuster medication abortion case | CNN Politics
The federal judge overseeing a high-profile challenge to the FDA’s two-decade-old approval of certain drugs used to terminate a pregnancy is a deeply conservative jurist with a proclivity for siding with plaintiffs looking to roll back reproductive and LGBTQ rights or block key Biden administration policies.
Man convicted of removing condom without consent during sex in Netherlands' first "stealthing" trial - CBS News
A Dutch man was convicted Tuesday of removing his condom during sex without his partner's consent, in the first trial in the Netherlands for so-called "stealthing."
However Dordrecht District Court acquitted the man of a rape charge because it ruled that the sex was consensual.
Be serious, conservatives. ‘Wokeness’ didn’t cause Silicon Valley Bank’s demise | Tayo Bero | The Guardian
For context, SVB – which before it collapsed was the 16th largest bank in the US and worth more than $200bn in assets – proudly reported that aside from 45% of its board being women, it also had “1 Black”, “1 LGBTQ+” and “2 Veterans”. According to Republicans, the bank’s focus on “woke” ideals is what led to its ultimate demise.
Laid-Off Meta Worker Says Company Paid Her to Not Work
In the video, which has garnered over 870,000 views, Levy said she felt Meta was hiring people so other companies couldn't have them.
TikTok Overrode Its Algorithm to Boost the World Cup and Taylor Swift
A TikTok executive admits the company sometimes overrides the app’s algorithm at a South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) on Saturday. Major content included the World Cup and Taylor Swift’s entrance onto the platform, and Jeff Louisma, head of cyber and data defense for TikTok’s US Data Security division compared to the company’s decision to push content to that of Netflix’s streaming recommendations.
ImagineIF Library Board Reconsiders Gateway West Location - Flathead Beacon
At a special meeting on March 8, the ImagineIF Libraries Board of Trustees voted to seek a legal agreement with the county in pursuit of acquiring a portion of Gateway West Mall, despite the unanimous opinion among board members that it was not the preferred choice for a future Kalispell branch.
Kalispell's proposed panhandling law draws criticism | Daily Inter Lake
“Punishing citizens with a potential $300 fine for giving a few bucks to a person in need is beyond ridiculous in my opinion,” he wrote. “It appears that City Councilor Chad Graham should spend more time outside in our community looking for more important issues to tackle than picking on people who are obviously in need of assistance.”
George Santos’s Role in Sale of $19 Million Yacht Attracts F.B.I. Interest - The New York Times
Just before his House election, Mr. Santos helped two of his largest donors reach a private deal on a $19 million boat, mixing his political and personal interests.
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A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most?


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From John Benson from Vindy.com.
A few years away from the spotlight, multiplatinum Grammy Award-winning singer Josh Groban is coming directly to his fans with his “Straight To You Tour,” which comes through Cleveland on Saturday at Quicken Loans Arena.
Supporting his latest effort, “Illuminations,” which found Groban working with famed uber-producer Rick Rubin (Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and Johnny Cash), the 30-year-old operatic singer has upped the high-tech ante for his latest tour. Not only will the tenor belt out songs such as “Oceano” and “Alla Luce,” but he’ll also take audience questions via text messaging.
The Vindicator talked to Groban about the layover between albums, working with Rubin and what not to do if by chance you get face time with the singer at one of his concerts.
Q. Easily the biggest question fans have is what took you so long to release “Illuminations,” which is the follow-up to 2006’s “Awake.”
A. I think anytime you work with a new producer, there’s a little bit of a getting-to-know-you period as far as what you want to accomplish together. That said, Rick Rubin takes a notoriously long time anyway, even with people he’s worked with forever. A lot of it I can just chalk up to his process. That’s one that takes a much longer time than I would have liked, to be honest, but I think most artists want to finish things as quickly as possible. With Rick, it’s one of those things where it’s just not done until it’s done.
Q. Your press materials talk about how he actually gave you homework to write as many songs as possible. What was the feeling when you finally penned your single “Hidden Away?”
A. It was very much a dam-bursting kind of a feeling. We didn’t make noise for a really long time. So he’ll have you fester with your own melody ideas and these bare-bones demos without ever kind of putting the paint on the canvas. By the time you really sit down and really dive into your songs, it’s a great kind of creative explosion. I think he knows deep down if you’re trying to get someone to write, that silence and keeping someone from that immediate gratification can be a very good thing.
Q. Considering last year you appeared on “Glee,” who is your favorite character on the show?
A. Well, one of my favorite characters I don’t think is really on the show anymore is Sandy Ryerson (portrayed by actor Stephen Tobolowsky). He was kind of the creepy guy who had to stay 500 feet away from kids at all time. I served him a restraining order in my episode. Also just being able to see a cast of amazing musical-theater actors. I grew up loving theater, so to see so many triple threats are getting pop-culture exposure is personally really cool to see.
Q. As far as the “Straight To You Tour,” what do you have in store?
A. This is the most open with the fans I’ve ever been on a tour. I really bust down that fourth wall from the first moment. This is about sharing an experience that will only happen for one night only. Every night it’s totally different, and so I love the unexpected.
Q. Finally, for those lucky few who you do interact with during the show, what are a few ground rules you want them to know about?
A. I’d say keep it above the waist (laughs). Also, stealing the mic would be a bad one, or dousing me with water or any other liquid would be a really bad idea. (With a Hanz and Franz voice): But my burly security team will take swift action against anybody.

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PHILADELPHIA – The Copiah-Lincoln Wolfpack golf team captured third place in the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia. Sophomore Zach Smith of Madison was named MACJC Second Team All-State.
Meridian won the state championship with a score of 577 (287-290). Coming in a second was Mississippi Gulf Coast at 586 (285-301) followed by Co-Lin at 615 (312-303), East Central at 620 (312-308), Itawamba at 630 (317-313), Hinds at 647 (324-323), and East Mississippi at 675 (340-335.
Individually for Co-Lin, Smith finished tied for fifth place with a two-day total of 145 (76-69). Following Smith were Cameron Little at 156 (75-81), Lucas Brewer at 157 (82-75) and Matthew Scoville at 157 (79-78), and Bryce Chapman at 168 (86-82).
Medalist honors went to Will Kidder of Meridian with a 140 (68-72).
The Wolfpack will play in the NJCAA District D Championship hosted by East Mississippi Community College on April 28-29, at Lion Hills Country Club in Columbus.

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Prenatal Developmental Milestones
Birth is often described as a miracle.
What is even more miraculous though is everything that happens in the nine months preceding your baby's arrival!
Read on to learn about how your baby's senses and intelligence develop during her incredible journey inside the womb.
Week 7 - Your baby's first touch receptors develop in his lips and cheeks. Over the next six months these will spread to everywhere else in his body.
Week 11-15 - Your baby's nose is developing.
Week 13-15 - Your baby already possesses mature taste buds. She can detect strong flavors in the amniotic fluid, and will increase her swallowing in response to sweet tastes.
Week 18 - Your baby's ears and brain have developed sufficiently for him to begin to hear his mother's heartbeat and voice, and the sound of blood rushing through the umbilical cord.
Week 25 - Your baby's ears are structurally complete. She can now clearly hear her mother's voice and perhaps her father's (if he is close enough). She will also startle in response to loud noises. By week 27 she may be able to recognize her parents' voices.
Week 26 - Your baby's eyes open and start blinking! He will be able to see dim shapes by week 33, when the pupils of his eyes begin adjusting to changes in light.
Week 28 - Your baby can taste more subtle flavors and is swallowing around a liter of amniotic fluid a day. She is also aware of odors. Until recently scientists believed that breathing was required for smelling. It's now thought, however, that a baby picks up smells from the amniotic fluid as it passes over the nasal cavities. It's likely that a baby's first tastes and smells help prepare her for drinking breast milk, which changes flavor according to what the mother has been eating.
Week 32 - Touch receptors have spread to all parts of your baby's body, making it universally sensitive to temperature, pain and pressure.


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