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The qi wireless charger module boards ADC would measure a voltage applied to one of the analog pins, but if you try to measure the voltage you supply, this is "auto-referential." You need to use a function called analogReference to set the ADC to work with an INTERNAL voltage, regulated and taken from the microprocessor, that will always be 1.1V so that, when the battery inevitably starts to lower its voltage, the comparison value shall be stable. This causes a problem; if the 0-1023 range has a maximum of 1.1V and your battery is about 4V, you have to lower the input voltage. How? With a "voltage divider" (you can find many references if you want to understand it better). The V D is a short circuit with just two resistors (values can be calculated here - the higher, the better for power consumption!).
These plates are ferrite sheets. They are used to conduct the magnetic field to increase the energy transfer efficiency. As it conducts the magnetic field, it will also reduce the magnetic field behind the ferrite sheet, which is essential on the receiver side (less electromagnetic interference, minor eddy current losses, less heat). A broken sheet will decrease the positive effect of the ferrite sheet. This means the charger will lose efficiency. This could potentially lead to overheating of the charger. Depending on the implementation, it will catch fire or turn down the power level to prevent overheating, resulting in a longer charge time. I'd get it replaced if you want to use it for a prolonged time. If you use it without having it in sight, I will get it replaced.
If your car doesn't come with wireless charging already built-in, you need to install a wireless charging device inside your vehicle. There's a wide range of designs and specifications, from the standard flat pads to cradles, mounts, and even chargers designed to fit a cup holder.
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Residents urged to be frugal as demand outstrips supply
PHNOM PENH--Water authorities have urged people to save water as more than
40,000 families living on the outskirts of Phnom Penh face shortages in the dry season.
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority director-general Sim Sitha’s message was aimed at residents in areas with sufficient water.
Areas facing shortages include Sangkat Kamboul, Sangkat Phleung Chheh Roteh, Sangkat Khmuonh, Sangkat Krang Thnong, Sangkat Samraong Kraom and Sangkat Kouk Roka.
He said about 700,000 cubic meters per day are needed to supply Phnom Penh and nearby Takhmao city but the supply capacity is only about 600,000 cubic meters per day.
Supply may be able to meet demand after the construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is completed in 2023. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed work since May last year.
The Bakheng plant will be able to supply 390,000 m3/day when its two phases are complete. The first phase of 195 000m3/day will be put into operation in 2023, and the second will be in 2025.
The project is financed by a $186.4 million loan from the Agence Française de Développement and a $100 million loan from the European Investment Bank. There is also a $15 million grant from the European Union and direct investment by PPWSA of $80 million.
The authority plans to extend the water distribution system and pipelines in line with the policy of clean water and sanitation for everyone in the city by 2025.


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Saffron/Kesar/Zafran hydrosol is offered by us is a rare and precious water having rich, warm as well as exotic aroma. A symbol of wealth and prosperity in Hindu religion, it is 100% pure and is made available in pure gold color. It is very helpful in treating ailments and providing remedies through ayurvedic way.
Partially soluble in alcohol & fixed/carrier oils
Carotenoids (crocin and crocetin), bitter glucoside picrocrocin and safranal.
It finds usage in ayurvedic medicine & in treating remedies from arthritis & asthma to infertility and impotence.

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New Elvis Book Now Out!
Elvis - The Final Performance
We are proud to bring you news of a brand new hardcover book entitled Elvis - The Final Performance, which documents Elvis' final show in Indianapolis on June 26th 1977. This is the ultimate book on the subject and it covers every aspect of the show itself. Also, there are many additional shots of Elvis' last tour with a special 'Sundial' section. There are 140+ photos!
This lavish 100-page, full-colour book is a must. Order before it becomes a collectors item and demands big bucks on eBay.
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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy was not associated with preterm delivery or underweight newborns, a fresh survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows.
The rates of preterm birth were 4.9 percent among more than 10,000 women who received at least a shot of COVID-19 vaccine, compared to 7 percent for roughly 36,000 unvaccinated women.
The research also found out that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of delivering a baby who weighed less than usual for the number of weeks of pregnancy, therefore supporting the CDC’s recommendation on the safety of the jab during pregnancy.
“Evidence of the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy continues to accrue, including the detection of antibodies in cord blood,” the researchers wrote, noting that pregnant women with COVID-19 have increased risks for intensive care unit admission, need for mechanical ventilation, and death.
The women in the study had become pregnant between May and October of 2020, well before the vaccines were available.
Nearly all who were vaccinated got the shots in their second or third trimester of pregnancy.
Some 96 percent of them had received at least one dose of an mRNA vaccine from either Pfizer Inc and BioNTech, or Moderna Inc.
The other group of participating women received the single-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson.
There were no differences in the outcomes based on the timing of vaccination, or on which mRNA vaccine was received, or how many doses.
The data were drawn from eight healthcare organizations in six US states, the report said.
However, the researchers noted that because they reviewed data collected for other purposes, they may have missed some vaccinations, and they lacked information on women’s previous history of birth-related complications.
The survey also lacked information on first-trimester vaccinations and on boosters, which were not available at the time.


iOS 8, was announced by Apple at WWDC 2014 on June 2. The major new features include Continuity, Extensibility, QuickType, Health, iCloud Drive, and Family Sharing, as well as major improvements for Photos, Messages, Spotlight, and more.
Here is the pros and cons of iOS 8:
iOS 9 is a mobile operating system that is formally pushed out by Apple in September, 2015. Compared with iOS 8, iOS 9 system is more stabilization, and the function is more comprehensive, and more open. iOS 9 has been added some new functions, including intelligent Siri, the new power saving mode, and even provide users 5,000 brand new API (Application Programming Interface). In December, 2015, Apple has pushed out iOS 9.2, which have updated more content. More bugs are fixed, and more new functions are added. iOS 9.2 added Mai Drop function which can send large attachment, iBooks can support hot reports in 3D Touch, Apple Nes. In March, 2016, the official version of iOS 9.3 is pushed out. It restored some bugs like the date of 1970, Error 53, etc. Meanwhile iOS 9.3 has add the Night Shift function, and the new system has give more shortcut actions to 3D Touch like directly searching the songs in iTunes, purchasing applications in Apple Store, etc.
iOS 10 is the new-generation operating system which is started by Apple company. iOS 10 is officially pushed out in June, 2016. iOS 10 has brought about ten updates. The first update is the new view of screen notification. You just need to slide down from the device bottom up, and then you will see the situation of notification and updates. The second is that Siri can be open to the third-part development, so users can have Siri achieve more functions. The third is that Siri will be more capacity; Siri will possess more awareness about language situation. The fourth is the update of photo application. The search capabilities of iOS 10 for photos are further enhanced, so as to identify new characters and sights. The fifth is that the update of apple music interface. Apple music interface will be simpler, support more tasks, and add playlist. The sixth is the update of apple news. The interface of application is redesigned, add newsstand, and update notifications. The seventh is apple telephone. iOS 10 update telephone function, your iOS10 device can recognize crank call atomically. The eighth is unlocking function. You can directly press Home button to unlock your iOS 10 device. The ninth is the notification bar has been optimized. By swiping right on the screen, you will see your messages. The tenth is the screen will be brightening automatically when you pick up your iOS 10 devices.
iOS 11 is the latest generation operating system of Apple company, which is pushed out in June, 2017. On the basis of iOS 10, iOS 11 has updated some other function, such as add Apple Drawer in iMessages, which can support the transfer function for Apple Pay. After updating, iMessages can support the cloud sync of chatting records of iCloud. In the future, iOS 11 will update more functions.


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How can I know if the dysmenorrhea (pain of menstrual cramps) I'm having is normal?
If you have severe or unusual menstrual cramps or cramps that last for more than 2 or 3 days, contact your healthcare provider. Both primary and secondary menstrual cramps can be treated, so it's important to get checked.
First, you will be asked to describe your symptoms and menstrual cycles. Your healthcare provider will also perform a pelvic exam. During this exam, your doctor inserts a speculum (an instrument that lets the clinician see inside the vagina) and examines your vagina, cervix, and uterus. The doctor will feel for any lumps or changes, and a small sample of vaginal fluid may be taken for testing.
If secondary dysmenorrhea is suspected, further tests may be needed. If a medical problem is found, your healthcare provider will discuss treatments.
If you use tampons and develop the following symptoms, get medical help right away:
- Fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dizziness, fainting, or near fainting
- A rash that looks like a sunburn
These are symptoms of toxic shock syndrome, a life-threatening illness.


A dagger is anyone of many kinds of fighting knifes (dirks, main gauche, stiletto, poignard, etc). Daggers were designed to be thrusted at an opponent. They were not very effective when it came to slashing, although typically both sides of the blade have an edge. Unlike the Gully, daggers have hilts or cross bars which prevent the hand from slipping forward on to the blade and helps to protect the hand in the event of another blade sliding down the dagger's blade.
Daggers were an instrumental part of fencing in that they were used to parry an attack and keep one's opponent off guard. Many daggers were specially designed to break an opponents blade. These were called parrying daggers or blade breakers.
Rarely would two men lock blades together with their faces inches apart as depicted in the movies. If one were to get that close, a dagger would most certainly have come into play.
Examples of daggers are listed below.
A rapier with matching parrying dagger
Note how the hilt forms two almost enclosed circles. The enclosures are designed to allow an opponents sword to slide down the dagger's blade and be caught within the circles. If such an event occurs, it makes it possible for the dagger's owner to snap or at least capture the opponent's sword blade with a turn of the wrist. Such enclosures are known simply enough as "Blade Breakers"
(Also: Poignard and sometimes Ponyard in Middle English)
The poinard is a stabbing knife often worn by the upper class or noblemen. Note its similarity to a parrying dagger. The main difference is the poinard wasn't necessaily designed to be used when fencing.
Many daggers were designed for concealment, such was the bodice dagger. The item to the left would normally be worn in the cleavage of a woman, running down the front of her corset. In the event that she would find herself in peril she could easily pull the dagger out and surprise her attacker.
This particular example also doubles as a pair of scissors!
Naval Dirk were often given to midshipman or junior officers. Originally they were functional fighting daggers but today they tend to be more ceremonial. This particular dirk is of Irish origin and has a Masonic crest on the scabbard, and was most likely a gift to junior naval officer. Today, dirks are still often presented to junior officers and their basic design has changed little in the last 500 years.
Another oddity from the 16th-17th Century, is the Dagger Pistol. The idea was to still have a suitable weapon for close-quarter fighting after you pulled the trigger and missed. A better idea is pistol and a dagger, or better yet a pistol and a cutlass.


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Nestled between the Atlas Mountains and the hills of Djebilet, Morocco, the Namaskar Palace stands in a picturesque setting in the exclusive Palmeraie region of Marrakech.
More than 5 hectares of a park as sumptuous as it is romantic, with peaceful lakes and dreamy landscapes. This 5-star hotel explores new dimensions of hospitality by offering guests unparalleled space, personal freedom and majestic grandeur creating an undeniably unique experience.
With 41 suites, villas and palaces, the accommodation offer of the Namaskar Palace is a perfect combination of timeless elegance and grandiose personal space.
The decoration combines oriental architecture according to the principles of Feng Shui and contemporary interior design.
The majority of the rooms offer either a private outdoor pool or a private heated pool. The luxury villas all offer private gardens and swimming pools, and the palaces also include private kitchens and 24-hour butler services.
The Palais Namaskar experience is also creative cuisine. In addition to the gourmet restaurant, elegant tea room and exceptional panoramic bar, guests can dine wherever they wish: a private picnic in the gardens, a Candlelight dinner by the lake or with friends on their private terrace.
The Namaskar Palace consists of 2 restaurants: The Namaskar with its refined cuisine with international influences and La Table which offers a tailor-made service for authentic and gourmet cuisine.
You can also enjoy a drink in one of the 2 bars that the Palace has: The Nomad Bar with its chic and relaxed atmosphere or the Lounge Bar the cozy and refined place.
The Namaskar Spa unveils a unique treatment menu using natural organic products. Offering new specific programs – stress management, anti-aging prevention, ultimate pregnancy care, the Namaskar Spa is a true haven of peace, rejuvenation and discovery. Each treatment offered is intended to be a true sensory experience that closely links the individual, the therapist and the natural elements. The use of 100% natural products nourishes both body and mind.
The unique flexibility of the interior and exterior spaces of this palace allows you to organize all types of events: Gala dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or business meetings. With its tranquil lakes and inspiring views, the Namaskar Palace creates the ideal setting for exclusive celebrations and memorable receptions.
The Namaskar Palace can be privatized and allows you to organize cocktail dinners of up to 1000 pax.

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What if you followed the wrong person through the wrong door and found yourself at the center of something that could shake the foundations of the world?
Toby Dexter, a bookstore clerk from Bradford-on-Avon, finds out in Simon R. Green's "Drinking Midnight Wine" (Roc).
Toby, disillusioned and wondering what's happened to his life, falls madly in love with a beautiful female passenger who rides the train on his regular commute to work. One rainy evening, he decides to follow her, hoping he'll have a chance to meet her on the walk home. But when she opens a door in a wall where there wasn't one before, he gets more than he bargained for. He finds himself in the world of Mysterie, the world where magic has retired as science pushed it out of our own world.
Surrounded by gods, fallen angels and magical creatures of all sorts, Toby finds that he is one of the most important figures in Mysterie. He's a focal point, which means that soon he will make a decision that affects the fate of both Mysterie and Veritie, our own world.
Nicholas Hob, the Serpent's Son, is up to something and it's up to Toby and his mystery lady Gayle - who turns out to be much more than she appears - to stop him. They recruit the aid of a distant descendant of the Norse god Thor. Johnny Thunders is a leather clad godling who "looked less like a Norse deity and more like the god of Harley-Davidson worshipers, the kind of people who probably recited braking distances under a full moon and sacrificed a Kawasaki when they needed to beg a favor." Still, they'll need his help and more to stop the Hob and his father, the Serpent in the Sun, from bringing ruin to both worlds.
One thing that put this book over the top for me was that I identified immediately - and far too closely - with Toby. He's just turned 30 and is looking around at his life and wondering where those three decades have gone and what happened to his dreams and plans. Hmm ... sounds familiar somehow.
Aside from my commiseration with the main character, Green has presented a fantastic tale that weaves together ancient mythology and pop culture. It reminds me a lot of Neil Gaiman's fantastic "American Gods," but it's a little more fast-paced and intense.
Green has packed Mysterie with a cast of colorful characters who - aside from saving the two worlds - also have some personal issues to deal with. That added touch makes them more real and believable.
"Drinking Midnight Wine" has a little of everything - mystery, fantasy, horror, suspense and a wicked sense of humor. Green throws it all in a blender and what comes out is a very satisfying story. And besides, where else are you going to see a thunder god in a plaid robe and pink bunny slippers?

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IGN has posted new screens of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty.
Probably just a rental, but it looks like it'll be a good game. But when it's released this year a good game just doesn't cut it.
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In Pantone: The Game, the player who is currently the artist chooses a character card, then designs a representation of that character using only color swatch cards. The other players subsequently take turns trying to guess who it is. If no one can guess the character during a round, a hint is given at the start of the next round, with each hint reducing the number of points awarded to both the artist and the player who correctly identifies the character. Whoever has the most points after each player acts as the artist three times wins.
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|Publication number||US5237447 A|
|Application number||US 07/936,417|
|Publication date||Aug 17, 1993|
|Filing date||Aug 27, 1992|
|Priority date||Aug 27, 1992|
|Publication number||07936417, 936417, US 5237447 A, US 5237447A, US-A-5237447, US5237447 A, US5237447A|
|Inventors||Nick Mardesich, George A. Fraschetti, Timothy A. McCann, Sherwood D. Mayall, Donald E. Dunn, John T. Trauger|
|Original Assignee||The United States Of America As Represented By The Administrator Of The National Aeronautics And Space Administration|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (16), Referenced by (6), Classifications (8), Legal Events (9)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The invention described herein was made in the performance of work under a NASA contract, and is subject to the provisions of Public Law 96-517 (35 U.S.C. Section 202) in which the Contractor has elected not to retain title.
The invention generally relates to ultraviolet band-pass filters and, in particular, to alkali metal band-pass filters.
Alkali metals are employed as a component of ultraviolet band-pass filters. In such filters, a thin film of the alkali metal is used as a filter to achieve optical characteristics necessary for far ultraviolet imaging, particularly for use with silicon CCD sensors. The alkali metals are employed because they achieve a broad far ultraviolet band-pass, yet provide substantial rejection of wavelengths longer than 3000 Å. Further, alkali metal filters achieve high optical surface quality and environmental stability within a compact physical format appropriate for use in a filter wheel. Alkali metal filters are ideally suited for numerous applications requiring far ultraviolet filtering.
A conventional alkali metal filter is formed by depositing a layer of an alkali metal such as sodium onto a substrate window by vapor deposition. To achieve an optimal filter, the alkali metal layer must be physically stable, otherwise optical surface quality may degrade. When initially deposited, the alkali metal typically has a crystalline structure. Unfortunately, the crystalline structure of the alkali metal layer is unstable and surface migration can occur on an outer surface of the alkali metal film. Such surface migration is caused by the high surface free energy. The alkali metal atoms cluster into thick areas and voids, resulting in a general nonuniformity of the alkali metal layer which degrades the optical performance of the filter.
As can be appreciated, there is a need to provide an alkali metal filter relatively free from surface migration of atoms of the alkali metal layer. Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide such an improved alkali metal filter and to provide methods for manufacturing such an improved filter.
These and other objects of the invention may be achieved by depositing a layer of metallic bismuth over the alkali metal layer of an alkali metal ultraviolet band-pass filter. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the filter includes a first substrate formed of magnesium fluoride (MgF2) having an alkali metal layer of sodium deposited in high vacuum by vapor deposition onto the substrate and having a metallic bismuth layer deposited onto the sodium, also by vapor deposition. The metallic bismuth alloys with the surface of the sodium layer. A second MgF2 substrate is mounted over the bismuth layer to hermetically seal the metallic bismuth and the sodium within the vacuum. The second substrate is mounted to the first substrate by a pair of annular chromium rings separated by a thin annular ring of compressed indium. Preferably, the sodium layer has a depth or thickness of 5000 to 9000 Å, and the metallic bismuth layer has a depth or thickness of 5 to 10 Å.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for manufacturing the above-described alkali metal filter in a high vacuum environment. The method includes the steps of depositing an alkali metal layer on a first substrate, then depositing a metallic bismuth layer onto the alkali metal layer. The bismuth layer alloys with the surface of the alkali metal layer at room temperature.
Prior to deposition of the metallic bismuth layer, an annular chromium ring may be deposited around a periphery of the first substrate, and a second annular chromium ring may be deposited around a periphery of a second substrate. An indium annular ring is then positioned between the two chromium rings. Next, the substrates are pressed together to compress the indium, thereby deforming the indium and sealing the two substrates together. Depending upon the thickness of the various layers, a gap may remain between the substrates. A post may be positioned within the gap between the two substrates to prevent the substrates from bowing under atmospheric pressure. The chromium rings may be deposited by any suitable method such as sputter deposition. Preferably, the alkali metal and bismuth layers are deposited by vapor deposition.
By providing a metallic bismuth layer over the alkali metal layer of the filter, surface migration in the alkali layer is substantially eliminated. The metallic bismuth effectively acts as a net over the alkali metal to prevent surface atoms of the alkali metal from migrating. As a result, the alkali metal surface layer in contact with the substrate maintains its initial crystalline structure with little or no degradation in the surface quality of the alkali layer.
The objects and features of the present invention, which are believed to be novel, are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The present invention, both as to its organization and manner of operation, together with further objects and advantages, may best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 provides a side cross-sectional view of an alkali metal filter constructed in accordance with the invention;
FIG. 2 provides a perspective cutaway view of the filter of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a block diagram, somewhat in schematic form, providing steps of a method for manufacturing the alkali metal filter of FIG. 1.
The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventors of carrying out their invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the generic principles of the present invention have been defined herein specifically to provide an alkali metal filter having a metallic bismuth layer provided to substantially eliminate surface migration in the alkali metal layer.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an alkali metal filter constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described. Alkali metal filter 10 includes circular MgF2 windows or substrates, 11 and 12. A crystalline film or layer 14 of an alkali metal is deposited, preferably by vapor deposition, onto an upper surface of substrate 11. Sodium is preferably used as the alkali metal. However, other alkali metals or alloys may be employed to achieve differing optical characteristics. The alkali metal covers an inner circular portion of substrate 11.
A layer or film of metallic bismuth 16 is deposited, also preferably by vapor deposition, onto a top surface of alkali metal layer 14. Metallic bismuth 16 covers the entire surface of the alkali metal layer and substantially prevents surface migration from occurring on the alkali metal film. Such surface migration is caused by the high surface free energy, which causes the alkali metal atoms to cluster into thick areas and voids, thus degrading the optical properties of the alkali metal filter. Essentially, metallic bismuth layer alloys with the alkali metal 16 and acts as a net covering the surface of the alkali metal to reduce the mobility of atoms crossing the bismuth net barrier. The net size is small such that large clusters of atoms or voids are prevented from forming, which maintains the initial crystalline structure of the alkali metal in contact with the substrate.
To seal the alkali metal layer 14 and the metallic bismuth layer 16, substrate 12 is securely mounted over a top surface of the metallic bismuth layer. To this end, a pair of annular chromium rings 18 and 20, respectively, are formed around the periphery of the substrates prior to alkali metal deposition. An annular ring of compressed indium 22 is mounted between the pair of chromium rings and seals the chromium rings together, thereby sealing and isolating the metallic bismuth and sodium layers. Other sealing metals besides indium may be employed. Indium is preferred because it is highly malleable and can be cold pressed. That is, the indium can be compressed to form a seal without requiring any substantial increase in temperature of the alkali metal filter.
A gap 24 exists between an upper surface of the metallic bismuth layer and a lower surface of substrate 11 within the annular interior of the chromium and indium rings. Gap 24 is preferably substantially a vacuum. To prevent substrates 11 and 12 from bowing together into a convex shape as a result of air pressure acting upon outer surfaces of the substrates, a supporting post 26 is provided in the center of gap 24. Post 26, which may be composed of copper, abuts the lower surface of substrate 12 and the upper surface of metallic bismuth layer 16.
The representation of the alkali metal filter 10 in the drawing figures is somewhat schematic and does not necessarily set forth the actual relative sizes and thicknesses of the various components. The alkali metal layer preferably has a thickness of 5000 to 9000 521 , and the metallic bismuth layer preferably has a thickness of 5 to 10 Å. Each annular chromium ring preferably has a thickness of 2000 Å, and the indium annular ring is preferably, pressed to a thickness of between approximately 0.004 and 0.007 inch. With these preferred dimensions, gap 24 has a thickness of between 0.004 and 0.007 inch. Post 26 has a height selected to equal the width of gap 24.
Additional optical coatings may be provided onto the exposed surfaces of substrates 11 and 12 to further select for desired optical properties.
Although metallic bismuth is preferred for deposition over the alkali layer to prevent surface migration, other related metals may alternatively be employed including, for example, tellurium and antimony. Metallic bismuth is preferred for its ease of deposition and lack of substantial toxicity.
A method for fabricating the alkali metal filter of FIGS. 1 and 2 will now be described with reference to FIG. 3. After carefully cleaning a pair of circular MgF2 substrates 11 and 12, a pair of chromium annular rings 18 and 20 are deposited on an outer periphery of the substrates. Preferably the chromium annular layers are deposited by sputter deposition in a chamber having a pressure of approximately 9×10-5 Torr. The substrate may be irradiated with an ion beam having a beam current of approximately 35 mA exposed for a period of approximately 60 seconds. After terminating the ion beam, chromium is deposited at a rate of approximately 10 Å per second to a depth of 2000 Å. This step of deposition of the chromium annular rings is represented by reference numeral 30 in FIG. 3.
At step 32, an annular ring of indium 22 having a depth of about 0.025 inch is positioned over chromium ring 18 of substrate 12. At step 34, copper post 26 is positioned at the center of substrate 12. Copper post 26 has an initial height of about 0.01 inch.
Next, at step 36, alkali metal layer 14, preferably comprising sodium, is deposited on the substrate. The sodium is deposited in a conventional vapor deposition chamber at a deposition rate of 250 to 450 Å per second to a depth of between 5000 and 9000 Å. Only that portion of substrate 11 and the interior portion of annular chromium ring 18 is exposed to the sodium deposition.
At step 38, a film or layer of metallic bismuth is deposited onto only the sodium layer. This deposition is likewise achieved in a vapor deposition chamber. Preferably, the metallic bismuth is deposited at a rate of 1 Å per second to a depth of 5 to 10 Å.
At step 40, substrate 11 is positioned over substrate 12 with chromium ring 20 aligned over indium ring 22. Finally, substrates 11 and 12 are pressed together, preferably at a pressure of 800 psi, until the indium layer is compressed to a depth or thickness between 0.004 and 0.007 inch.
During this step copper post 26 is also somewhat compressed.
Preferably, the dimensions of the indium ring are initially selected such that, upon pressing the substrates together, the deformed indium does not spread over any portion of the metallic bismuth surface. To this end, substrates 11 and 12 have preferred diameters of 2 inches, with the initial annular ring of indium having an internal diameter of 1.850 inches and an external diameter of 1.9 inches. After pressing, the internal diameter of the annular indium ring is approximately 1.750 inches. The external diameter will reach at least 2 inches. Any excess indium pressed out from between the substrates may be removed from the outer periphery of the substrates.
Prior to pressing, a total height of metal filter 10 taken perpendicularly through the filter is approximately 0.063 inch. After pressing, the thickness is approximately 0.025 inch.
These dimensions, as well as the various depths and thicknesses of the various layers of the filter, are merely preferred or exemplary dimensions. Alkali filters having various other sizes, dimensions, and thicknesses may be selected in accordance with the invention to achieve particular purposes. As noted above, other alkali metals may be employed. Also, the chromium and indium annular rings may be composed of other appropriate substances, and the substrates need not be composed of MgF2. Although metallic bismuth is preferred for coating the alkali metal layer, other related metals including tellurium and antimony may alternatively be used.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various adaptations and modifications of the justdescribed preferred embodiment can be configured without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described herein.
|Cited Patent||Filing date||Publication date||Applicant||Title|
|US3681109 *||May 6, 1970||Aug 1, 1972||Corning Glass Works||Amorphous bismuth oxide containing coatings|
|US4045125 *||Jun 23, 1975||Aug 30, 1977||Etat Francias||Band filters for use in protective glasses|
|US4129434 *||Aug 19, 1975||Dec 12, 1978||Glaverbell||Process for forming a metal oxide coating|
|US4138262 *||Sep 20, 1976||Feb 6, 1979||Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.||Imaging film comprising bismuth image-forming layer|
|US4157485 *||Jun 14, 1976||Jun 5, 1979||U.S. Philips Corporation||Low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp with indium-bismuth-mercury amalgam|
|US4370025 *||Dec 24, 1980||Jan 25, 1983||Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.||Multicolor optical filter with a united interference filter and dye filter and process for making the same|
|US4510190 *||Mar 24, 1983||Apr 9, 1985||Interpane Entwicklungs-Und Beratungsgesellschaft Mgh & Co. K.G.||Transparent, heat-insulating coating for a transparent substrate|
|US4586350 *||Sep 14, 1984||May 6, 1986||The United States Of America As Represented By The United States Department Of Energy||Selective radiative cooling with MgO and/or LiF layers|
|US4626071 *||Jun 17, 1985||Dec 2, 1986||Okuno Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.||Optical filter made of inorganic material for red light|
|US4763966 *||Jul 15, 1985||Aug 16, 1988||Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.||Infrared absorbent|
|US4764670 *||Sep 1, 1987||Aug 16, 1988||Eastman Kodak Company||Color filter arrays|
|US4965093 *||Jul 5, 1988||Oct 23, 1990||Ppg Industries, Inc.||Chemical vapor deposition of bismuth oxide|
|US5024923 *||Sep 9, 1988||Jun 18, 1991||Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.||Infrared absorbent compositions|
|US5080455 *||Feb 20, 1991||Jan 14, 1992||William James King||Ion beam sputter processing|
|US5122428 *||May 4, 1990||Jun 16, 1992||Eastman Kodak Company||Method of making opaque grid lines for thermally-transferred color filter array element|
|US5181141 *||Feb 24, 1992||Jan 19, 1993||Hoya Corporation||Anti-reflection optical element|
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|US5978134 *||May 28, 1998||Nov 2, 1999||Commissariat A L'energie Atomique||Low-pass filter for the UV band of the electromagnetic spectrum|
|US6504661||Dec 3, 1999||Jan 7, 2003||Thomson-Csf Sextant||Optical device with protected thin optical films|
|EP0881508A1 *||May 28, 1998||Dec 2, 1998||Commissariat A L'energie Atomique||UV low pass filter|
|EP1345024A1 *||Mar 11, 2002||Sep 17, 2003||Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique||Method and device for polarimetric measurement of the Mueller matrix coefficients of a sample in the far ultraviolet to visible spectral range|
|WO2000034815A1 *||Dec 3, 1999||Jun 15, 2000||Thomson-Csf Sextant||Optical device with protected thin optical films|
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|U.S. Classification||359/359, 359/892, 359/360, 359/585, 359/582|
|Aug 27, 1992||AS||Assignment|
Owner name: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THE, A CORP.
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Mitochondria are organelles of all nucleated cells, and variations in mtDNA sequence affect a wide spectrum of human diseases. However, animal models for mtDNA-associated diseases are rare, making it challenging to explore mechanisms underlying the contribution of mitochondria. Here, we identify a polymorphism in the mitochondrial genome, G-to-T at position 7778, which results in an aspartic acid-to-tyrosine (D-Y) substitution in the fifth amino acid of the highly conserved N-terminus of ATP synthase 8 (ATP8). Using a series of conplastic strains we show that this polymorphism increases susceptibility to multiple autoimmune diseases, including collagen-induced arthritis, autoimmune diabetes, nephritis and autoimmune pancreatitis. In addition, it impairs reproductive performance in females, but only in the MRL/MpJ strain. We also demonstrate that the mtAtp8 polymorphism alters mitochondrial performance, increasing H2O2 production and affecting mitochondrial structure. Functional analysis reveals that the polymorphism increase the CD4 T cell adaptive potential to an oxidative phosphorylation impaired condition. Our findings provide direct experimental evidence for the role of mitochondria in autoimmunity and reproduction.
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)
FingerprintDive into the research topics of 'The mtDNA nt7778 G/T polymorphism affects autoimmune diseases and reproductive performance in the mouse'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
- 1 Finished
Ibrahim, S. & Pierer, M.
01.01.05 → 31.12.09
Project: DFG Funding

domain: biology


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reminds me of the Godfather or Roots....
a very cinematic vibe
I have a much more angelic version of this photo...
but I like how sinister I look
Explore #170 by the time I noticed
My #242nd photo to make Explore
Thanks for all the well wishes


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plant growing in Jaffrey
Look for more high-tech
employment in Jaffrey once the Millipore Corp's plant expansion is completed
The company broke ground
yesterday on a new $30 million addition to its current plant, in order to
produce more ultra-filtration membranes for use in pharmaceutical and life
science research; essentially, the company manufactures the filters and related
technology that keeps bio-science research going.
"This is high-tech,
cutting edge work," said Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, who was invited to lead
the ceremonies. "This company is committed to its people and to the community.
This project will be a clear success due to the cooperative effort that everyone
is putting into it."
The current plant was
opened in 1972, and has expanded since then to cover 177,000 square feet.
The new two-story expansion adds another 42,000 square feet.
"We expect it to
create more than 30 new high-tech jobs, which means expanded opportunities,
not only for Millipore's Jaffrey employees, but for other people in the local
communities as well," said Jaffrey plant manager Tim Hines.
The state played an important
role in making the expansion happen in Jaffrey, according to state industrial
representative Michael Bergeron. Millipore is based in Bedford, MA; components
made in Jaffrey are shipped there for final manufacture.
Stephen Seitz, Union Leader Corp 8/3/02

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SUNBONNET SUE, SAM Quilt 46x38 Patchwork, Embroidered! - eBay (item 310098448087 end time Nov-11-08 20:19:16 PST)
This small 46" by 38" quilt features a center panel with Sunbonnet Sue and Sam, quilted butterflies and embroidered flowers, surrounded by eighteen 3-stripe patchwork squares. Unfortunately, the quilter didn't sign or date this handiwork.
The colors are lavender, dark pink, dark yellow, navy, red and white. The fabric is cotton or cotton blends.
The back is white and the yellow binding is only on the back. It's well-made, looks brand new, never washed. Sue has an embroidered basket. Sam has an embroidered balloon.
There's a pinpoint stain on the back and minor speckle stains in the left border. The lower left edge is hand-sewn shut for about three inches where the seam pulled open.
I want to say the quilt isn't old because I recognize some of the prints, but time flies by so fast, those prints might be twenty years old for all I know. It's probably been that long since I last quilted anything.
Blogged with the Flock Browser

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ORNL has licensed its high-powered wireless vehicle charging technology to HEVO, including compact polyphase electromagnetic coils that provide high surface power densities.
Researchers across the globe are trying to improve the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, for more energy storage capacity in less space. Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has licensed its wireless charging technology for electric vehicles to Brooklyn-based HEVO. The developed system provides high power levels in the smallest of packages. According to the researchers, this technology could enable electric vehicles to be charged as they are driven at highway speeds.
“Highly efficient wireless charging is a breakthrough technology that can alleviate EV range anxiety and facilitate the U.S. effort to decarbonize the transportation sector,” said Xin Sun, associate laboratory director for energy science and technology at ORNL. “We are excited to see another one of our technologies move into the private sector where it can create new green jobs and support the nation’s clean energy goals.”
ORNL’s electromagnetic coil delivers high surface power density available, 1.5 megawatts (1,500 kilowatts) per square meter—eight to 10 times higher than currently available technology. This enables storage of higher power levels in a thinner, lighter coil, resolving the issue of adding range-sapping weight to electric vehicles.
The ORNL researchers enable fast hands-free charging and even in-motion charging so vehicles could be reenergized as they’re driven at interstate speeds over specially equipped roadways.
“From only one device mounted on the vehicle, a driver will now have the advantage of wirelessly charging at all levels up to 300-kilowatts, powering their home through a vehicle-to-grid interface, and even charging while driving at highway speeds with grid-to-battery efficiency of 90-96.5%. All of this functionality is built into a vehicle-side package the size of a medium pizza box and the ready-made capability to charge electric vehicles without a human behind the steering wheel,” said Jeremy McCool, HEVO founder and CEO.
“Right now, those big trucks would require massive battery packs that add significant weight and cost to the vehicle,” said Veda Galigekere, who leads ORNL’s Electric Drives Research Group. “But with dynamic wireless charging on interstates, for instance, you can reduce the onboard battery capacity needed while alleviating range anxiety.”


Claro Whisper AC Ceiling Fan with CCT LED Light & Wall Control – White 48"
CUSTOMER NOTICE: This fan is available to purchase on PRE-ORDER. ETA Mid February. Any orders placed will be dispatched when in stock.
The Claro Whisper 48" AC with CCT LED Light (CFCLWH2ACLWH) is a perfect addition to bedrooms and lounge areas alike. This three blade ceiling fan is driven by a reliable AC motor and is available here in white to blend seamlessly with modern interiors. Suitable for indoor and outdoor (undercover) spaces such as Alfresco and outdoor dining areas the Whisper AC is reversible for use all year round and includes a 3 speed wall controller.
This model comes with an intergrated 18W CCT LED light which gives you the added flexibility to switch between colour temperatures Warm White, Natural White and Cool White to suit your personal preferences.
Whisper AC Features Overview:
|Install Location:||Indoor/Outdoor (undercover)|
|Blade Material:||ABS Plastic|
|Blade Span:||48" (122cm)|
|Summer/Winter Use:||Reversible From Motor|
|Ceiling to Blade Drop:||
306mm (369mm ceiling to light)
Suitable up to 20 degrees
|Light:||CCT LED Light|
- Thanks to its combination of size, simplicity and colour this fan will look right at home in a modern bedroom or lounge area.
- Includes 2 rods in box. 125mm & 250mm - the 250mm suitable for higher than average ceilings. (dimensions based on using 125mm rod)
- Standard size blade span provides airflow coverage to most sitting areas, dining tables or beds.
- Reversible for use during both Summer and Winter seasons
- This fan works effectively to cool you on a warm summer's day and runs extremely economically compared to other cooling appliances.
- Using the Whisper's reverse functionality in conjunction with a heater further empowers you to extend the energy efficiency of your home over winter.
|Fitting||Integrated LED Light|
|Colour Temperature||3000K - 4000K - 6000K|
|Brightness (Lumens)||1408lm -1501lm - 1474lm|
Understanding the LED light
- Change the colour temperature by switching the light switch off and on.
- Moderately bright light
- LED lights are very energy efficient
|Location||Indoor, Outdoor - Damp Location (undercover)|
|Blade Span (Size)||48" (122cm)|
|IP Rating||No IP Rating Specified|
|Globe Specification||18w CCT LED Light|
|Drop (Ceiling to Blade)||369mm (approx) to base of light|
|Number of Blades||3|
|Reversible (Summer/Winter)||Reversible From Motor|
|Voltage||240V - Standard|
|Suitability for Raked Ceilings||Suitable up to 20°|
|Warranty Details||Claro Fans – 3 Year Motor Warranty – 1 Year in home warranty + a further 2 year replacement motor warranty. Conditions apply.|
|Notice / Disclaimer||If you have any questions - please contact us.|


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BROOKLINE, Mass. — Law firm Nixon Peabody LLP has advised Hebrew SeniorLife in the site acquisition and construction of a new affordable seniors housing complex in Brookline, a first-ring suburb of Boston.
The project involves the construction of a seven-story complex featuring 54 units for seniors over the age of 62. Combined with the Marilyn and André Danesh Family Residences, the Julian and Carol Feinberg Cohen Residences, and the Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences, this new complex will expand the Hebrew SeniorLife seniors housing campus in Brookline.
Financing partners for the project include Eastern Bank, the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (as bond issuer), the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund Board, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, the Town of Brookline, and Rogerson Communities Inc., with an equity investment by RBC Community Investments LLC. Hebrew SeniorLife is working in conjunction with Affirmative Investments on the development of the project.
“Hebrew SeniorLife continues to be a vital resource in the Greater Boston area in a time of tremendous need for affordable seniors housing,” says Julie Hancock Stande, a partner in Nixon Peabody’s affordable housing and real estate practice and lead attorney for Hebrew SeniorLife.
In addition to Stande, the Nixon Peabody deal team includes counsel Karla Chaffee, senior counsel Jeffrey Sacks, associates Talia Burghard and Jason Kim, and paralegal Vienna Kim.

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At Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh, we pride ourselves on providing a wide range of representation for anyone in Florida who has been injured in an accident of any kind. And while the majority of accidents that occur within the state are related to auto accidents, slip and fall accidents are also a common issue that we see in our firm.
Slip and fall – also known as premises liability – is a specific type of accident that stems from trips, slips, falls, and other types of accidents that are caused by unsafe conditions on a jobsite or property. These accidents can lead to a number of injuries including many that are very serious, and as a result could lead to high medical bills and other financial hardships.
However, Florida slip and fall laws are complex and confusing at times, and it's among the hardest type of personal injury case to find success with. Our team has years of experience in handling these types of cases and in getting results. If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident, contacting our offices could be the first step towards the compensation that you deserve. It's still a good idea to learn more about these injuries and these types of lawsuits, of course.
Why Should You Work With An Attorney?
While it's important to find a good lawyer for serious injury compensation cases in any type of accident situation, it's even more important to find one when your injuries were caused by a slip and fall accident. The biggest reason is the difficulty and complexity involved in these types of cases.
Under Florida law, premises liability cases can relate to any type of injury caused by unsafe conditions on a property. This ranges from slick spots on a floor to unsafe handrails and beyond. However, what must be proved is that negligence was present from the property owner or manager.
For example, if a spill occurs in a store and you slip on it and are injured, you could have a case. But in order to succeed at getting some form of compensation, we must prove that the property owner or manager actually knew that the spill existed and that they chose to do nothing to clean it up or to warn people of its danger. If they didn't know the spill was present, they can't be held liable.
Additionally, there is the question of 'reasonable knowledge'. Essentially, if a reasonable person would know that a condition was hazardous, a property owner won't be held liable. For instance, if you slip on a sidewalk that is wet it isn't going to usually be the property owner's fault since you should know that the water could be slippery.
You need to work with an attorney in order to figure out whether or not you have the grounds to seek financial compensation for your injuries and to ensure that you're able to get some kind of compensation. As you can see, it's often much harder to do with premises liability cases than it is with other types of accidents, and finding a lawyer for serious injury caused by these accidents is your best bet for getting the best results.
Why Choose Us?
Our law firm has built a track record of success in the personal injury field. Our team of lawyers has more than 100 years combined experience practicing personal injury law throughout Florida. With law offices throughout the state including in St. Petersburg, we're able to draw from a wide pool of knowledge, experience, and experts to help ensure that your case is handled the best way possible. Here's a look at some of the other reasons you should trust our team.
We work with a variety of experts in numerous fields including physicians, accident claims adjusters, private investigators, and more in order to ensure that all the information in your claim is 100% accurate and backed up by the best in their fields.
We believe in focusing on each claim individually in order to ensure that it's handled in the best way possible.
We offer free up front consultations to determine whether or not you have a case. If you do, we'll happily provide you with representation.
Our attorneys believe in making a difference in the lives of those they help and in their communities. For instance, attorney Michael Babboni has served on the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce in the past and continues to be active in the area.
Thanks to our decades in the personal injury field, attorneys and insurance companies alike know our reputation. They know that we're willing to take a case all the way to court in order to get what is fair for our clients. As a result, they'll often opt to settle out of court first, getting you your money faster and with less hassle.
Simply put, our team focuses on making sure that your case is given the fullest attention possible. We get results quickly and ensure that you are able to focus on your recovery instead of on money troubles. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.
Types of Lawsuits
There are a number of different types of lawsuits related to premises liability. At its core, the term simply refers to the responsibilities a property owner or manager has to maintain a safe environment for those on the property. Most cases are essentially cases of negligence, and can include things like:
- Workers Compensation
- Slip and Fall
- Sidewalk Trips
- Stairwell accidents
- Improper Signage
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Amusement Park Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Poor Lighting
- And more
Essentially, our responsibility is to determine the cause of the accident and what type of lawsuit to pursue. We'll review your case and determine how best to proceed. How Is Compensation Calculated?
Florida personal injury law compensation is based on a sum that is reached by considering a wide range of different financial factors related to your injuries. These include:
Any medical expenses related to your accident
Potential future medical expenses as estimated by experts
Lost wages due to time away from work, as well as potential lost wages throughout the future do to your injuries. If you are disabled or unable to continue working, this sum could be quite large
If a wrongful death suit is being pursued, any funeral costs will be included as well
Punitive damages are used to punish the responsible party and are awarded at the discretion of the judge or jury
Pain and suffering can also be calculated into the total, based on the level of physical and emotional suffering you've endured as a result of your injuries. This too is often subjective and determined by judges and juries at their discretion.
If you're offered an out of court settlement, the factors above are also used by our experts to determine whether or not you are being offered a fair amount for your injuries. Of particular importance is the future expenses you could incur, and our experts will help us determine that.
Frequent Accident Causes
Premises liability may often be called 'slip and fall' law, but the reality is that these types of lawsuits can be caused by a huge assortment of issues. These include:
- Hidden cords
- Wet floors
- Inadequate warning signage
- Poorly secured pool area
- Unsecured rugs and carpets
- Poor security
- Bad lighting
- Dirty floors
- Improperly maintained equipment
- Loose handrails
- Defective staircases
- Improperly restrained pets
It's important to remember that any of the issues above could cause an accident, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the property owner can be held at fault. For that, it must be shown that they knew about the issue and willfully chose not to do something to correct it. Our team understands that each situation is different, and we'll work hard to prove that you're owed compensation depending upon the specifics of your slip and fall case.
Common Injuries Caused By Slip And Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries – some severe, some minor. But all of those injuries will come with potential financial difficulties, and as such it's important to take any injury seriously. After speaking with a medical professional, you should contact a lawyer to ensure that you are able to get the compensation you're owed. Some of the more common injuries we see among our clients include:
- Muscle damage
- Broken bones
- Traumatic Brian Injury
- Spinal injury
- Permanent disability
- Wrongful death
Different types of premises liability accidents will have different injuries, and could require different steps not only to heal from, but to recover from financially.
If you've been injured in a premises liability accident, you owe it to yourself to seek compensation for your injuries so you aren't left footing a major medical bill for injuries you aren't fault for. Our team can help. Contact our offices to get a free initial consultation and find out more about your rights and what options you have available to you.

domain: law


ASUS Motherboards: First to Support Upcoming 32nm CPUs
BIOS Upgrade of X58-based Motherboards Enables Compatibility with Next-generation CPUs
Sydney, Australia, 11 December 2009 - ASUS today announced that it is ready to support the upcoming 32nm processor based on the LGA1366 socket and the Intel® X58 chipset. This next-generation 32nm infrastructure, supporting six multi-cores, will deliver maximum performance to ASUS X58-based motherboards via a comprehensive BIOS upgrade. Chie-Wei Lin, General Manager of ASUS Motherboard Business said, "This new processor architecture accommodates up to six cores and significantly improves CPU performance. By enabling the architecture in our award-winning X58-based motherboards, we can deliver one of the fastest personal computing platforms in history and we are very excited about it."
Advanced CPU Performance and Enhanced Graphics Processing
ASUS's entire range of X58-based motherboards is ready for the new 32nm processor. For maximum CPU performance and advanced graphics processing enabled by the six cores, users simply need to update the BIOS of their existing X58-based motherboards.
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era, with an extensive product portfolio that includes notebooks, netbooks, motherboards, graphics cards, displays, optical drives, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person. ASUS won 3,056 awards in 2008, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC. With a global staff of more than ten thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company's revenue for 2008 was 8.1 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among BusinessWeek's InfoTech 100, and has been on the listing for 12 consecutive years.
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In-person Absentee Voting 09/26/16-10/21/2016 By Appointment Only
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That extra dose of pjur feeling for anyone who wants more.
pjur Superhero lubricant is a water-based premium lubricant designed especially for men.
The lubricant contains performance-boosting ginkgo extracts that are absorbed into the skin. For centuries, Ginkgo has been used in Chinese medicine and other fields, and is valued for the way it improves blood flow.
As an ingredient in pjur Superhero lubricant, it has a strengthening and invigorating effect.
Ingredients: Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ginkgo Biloba (Leaf) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, CI 19140 (Acid Yellow 23), CI 42090 (Acid Blue No.9).
Size: 100 ml

domain: health


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Painting the town (an awful shade of) red: Chelsee Healey heads out in Ibiza in another bad taste outfit as she wears scarlet cut-out catsuit
She headed to the White Isle to party up a storm with best pal Tulisa earlier this week.
So Chelsee Healey has been making even more of an effort in the clothing department as they enjoy night out after night out.
But unfortunately for the actress the harder she tries the more she seems to commit fashion fails.
Bad taste: Chelsee Healey paints the town red in a cut out catsuit which leaves little to the imagination as she parties in Ibiza
And Thursday night was no different as she hit the town with her N-Dubz pal once more in an atrocious bright red playsuit with cut out detailing.
The former Waterloo Road star looked confident in the eyesore which clung to her skin and was cut to show off her ample cleavage spilling out.
And if the bright ensemble wasn't enough to stand out she also went for a mishmash of accessories which clashed with the get-up.
Red alert: Chelsee Healey was hard to miss in her red catsuit and leopard-print heels
Confident: She matched the red catsuit with leopard print heels and a bright yellow handbag to clash some more
Chelsee opted for animal print heels and a bright yellow leather handbag which clashed next to the red jumpsuit.
The 24-year-old added a chunky bracelet to the mix and wore her hair down in large wild curls as she waltzed through San Antonio.
And despite looking somewhat bad taste, Healey certainly seemed confident with her look as she pounded the streets.
ANOTHER night out: She jetted to the party isle a few days ago with best pal Tulisa to party up a storm
But while she opted for her trashy get-up, Tulisa seemed to be trying to go for a more demure number following her previous night's outfit which consisted of a basketball shirt and trainers.
On Thursday evening Contostavlos instead went for a peach coloured floorlength frock.
Although she of course still showed off some skin with the strapless cut and thigh high split up one leg.
Looking just peachy: Tulisa Contostavlos leaves the La Casita restaurant in Santa Eularia Des Riu on Thursday evening
Mediterranean chic: Tulisa teamed her strapless peach dress with a top knot and bold jewellery
Saving herself: Tulisa's quiet dinner comes ahead of her 25th birthday on Saturday
The tanned star has been letting her hair down as she ignores her legal woes for now and jetted to Ibiza a few days ago.
And she certainly seems to have been enjoying herself as she has headed out every night of her trip so far.
Here come the girls: While Tulisa's friends had gone for shorts, the singer opted for a floor-length number
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When comparing Civilization V vs Kerbal Space Program, the Slant community recommends Kerbal Space Program for most people. In the question“What are the best games on Linux?” Kerbal Space Program is ranked 9th while Civilization V is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Kerbal Space Program is:
There's [a plethora of mods](http://www.slant.co/topics/706/~what-are-the-best-kerbal-space-program-mods) available that can change every single aspect of the game.
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Pro Endless scenarios and replayability
Civilization V has a large assortment of nation leaders to choose from that have an even bigger assortment of scenarios that are able to play out for said leaders. Each game can be quite unique in this way as each leader allows for a different nation to be controlled.
Pro Fantastic tactical combat
Civilization V has a great combat system that feels very tactical over previous versions as there is no stacking of troops, but with the new hexagonal grid players can surround enemies as well as allow for better tactics when planning attacks.
Pro Beautiful graphics
From the players cities and armies to the lush landscape, Civilization is quite a beautiful game for those with systems powerful enough to push the graphics to the limit. Even when on lower graphical settings the game looks lush and well animated.
Pro Customization through policies
Policies are used as a tool to gain a variety of customizations that benefit ones society. There is a branching tree of policies that will allow the user to pick certain aspects that will suit them best such as adding law or religion to ones society which will give gains in certain aspects.
Pro Huge modding scene
There's a plethora of mods available that can change every single aspect of the game.
Pro Teaches orbital dynamics & rocket design fundamentals in an accessible manner
The physics engine does a reasonably accurate job of replicating the fundamentals behind both orbital dynamics and rocket design, so by going through the tutorials and experimenting, you're actually learning some real rocket science.
Pro You don't get bored with it, and you will learn a lot
Build rockets, space planes, space stations, rovers, landers, probes. Explore planets, moons, capture asteroids. With the addition of mods you can even test warp drive, set up a communications network, colonize a planet, mine for resources and much much more. It can even simulate our solar system (the in-game one is very similar, although smaller to encourage new players.
Learn orbital mechanics. Inspire yourself to learn about space and space travel history of human. This game is not only fun - it is inspiring.
Pro Construction sandbox for building and launching rockets
Kerbal at its core is a rocket building and launching sandbox.
Pro NASA working on a mission pack for the game
While not released yet NASA is working on a mission pack for the game.
Pro Fun sandbox mode to experiment with rocket designs
The rocket designer lets you experiment with as many different rocket designs as you can think up. The designer is based on components such as engines, fuel cells, structural elements and various other items such as parachutes.
Pro In constant development
KSP is a shinning example of early release done right. The currently available game is fun to play, and the developers are constantly adding new major additions.
Con One unit per tile
Civ 5 restricts you to having one unit per tile, but has an AI unable to handle that restriction well, and doesn't even have decent pathing for units. Late game becomes a slog of ordering each unit individually due to poor pathing.
Con Most victories won by timed or military victory
It can be pretty difficult to win by diplomacy or culture which does add some challenge to the game but it can get tiresome if one keeps winning by only military or timed victories.
Con No stats on other Civ attitudes
Unlike past Civilization games there are no longer stats on the attitudes of the players surrounding Civilizations. This allowed one to see how each other nation felt about the player, but now that it is gone one has to guess, which is definitely not as helpful.
Con No steam workshop support on Linux
The Linux port currently does not support steam workshop, and as the mac port made by the same developers has not received workshop support despite having been out for several years, it is unlikely that it ever will.
Though there are unofficial workarounds to get the mods working.
Con Graphics are not the most detailed
The graphics of KSP are not the most detailed but they work non the less.
Con Steep learning curve
Kerbal Space Program is not really a pick up and play title. There is much to learn before grasping the core concepts of the game,


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Sharing your Netflix password could soon be much harder to get away with.
At CES 2019 in Las Vegas, video software provider Synamedia unveiled a creepy new AI-powered system designed to crack down on account sharing.
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OBJECTIVES: To measure changes in health-related quality of life and breast-related symptoms after reduction mammaplasty in adolescents. METHODS: In this longitudinal cohort study, we administered the Short-Form 36v2 (SF-36), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Breast-Related Symptoms Questionnaire (BRSQ), and Eating Attitudes Test-26 to 102 adolescents with macromastia and 84 female controls, aged 12 to 21 years. Patients with macromastia completed surveys preoperatively and after reduction mammaplasty at 6 months and 1, 3, and 5 years. Controls completed baseline and follow-up surveys at the same intervals. RESULTS: Patients with macromastia demonstrated significant score improvements postoperatively from baseline on the RSES, BRSQ, and in 7 out of 8 SF-36 domains: physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, mental health (P < .001, all). By the 6-month follow-up visit, postoperative subjects scored similarly to or more favorably than controls on the RSES, BRSQ, Eating Attitudes Test-26 , and SF-36; these benefits persisted for at least 5 years and were not significantly affected by BMI category or age. CONCLUSIONS: Reduction mammaplasty was significantly associated with improvements in health-related quality of life and breast-related symptoms of adolescent patients, with measureable improvements in physical and psychosocial well-being evident by 6 months postoperatively and still demonstrable after 5-years. These results largely do not vary by BMI category or age. Patients and providers should be aware of the potential positive impact that reduction mammaplasty can provide adolescents with symptomatic macromastia. Historic concerns regarding age and BMI category at the time of surgery should be reconsidered.


Relief to Indian students: Trump agrees to revoke visa curbs
A week after declaring that foreign students, whose courses have moved online, will have to leave the United States, the Donald Trump administration on Tuesday scrapped the controversial directive.
The government said it was dropping the idea for now just as top universities, like Harvard and MIT, took legal action.
Harvard President Lawrence Bacow dubbed this development a "significant victory."
Background: US changed visa rules, warned of repercussions
Earlier, citing the coronavirus pandemic, that has killed 139,143 in the US, the administration had said non-immigrant F-1 and M-1 students couldn't remain in the country if they won't take some of their classes in-person.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also threatened them, saying not abiding by these rules would invite repercussions "including, but not limited to, the initiation of removal proceedings."
Subsequently, top universities went to court against Trump's order
This move, which could have affected nearly 1 million students, came at a time when renowned universities revealed they would shift classes online.
Furious at the federal government, Harvard and MIT filed a lawsuit at US District Court in Boston, seeking a temporary restraining order that would put a hold on this directive for 14 days.
The universities called the order "unlawful."
The universities said some students don't have "means to travel"
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Over 59 universities joined MIT and Harvard's fight
The court brief, introduced by MIT and Harvard, was signed by over 59 public and private colleges, like Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Duke University, and Emory University, implying that the Trump administration has drifted far away from ground realities.
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But the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said future regulations in this regard are still under consideration.
Expert said foreign students are important to US education system
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Housing price spillovers in China: A high-dimensional generalized VAR approach
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Regional Science and Urban Economics, 2018, vol. 68, issue C, 98-114
Applying a proposed spillover index of high-dimensional generalized VAR framework, this paper, for the first time, explores housing price spillovers among 69 large- and medium-sized Chinese cities from July 2005 to June 2015. We find that city-level monthly housing prices in China are highly interactive with each other. Demonstrating the important role of government policy, data-determined systemically important cities in the price spillover network appear to be consistent with core cities supported by several regional development plans of the Chinese government and agglomerate in five relatively concentrated areas. A higher administrative status, population, city GDP and secondary education are significant determinants of the (net) positive spillover pattern. These findings shed new lights on understanding the housing market, regional development policies, and economic geography in China.
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Berkeley’s The Morning Benders will celebrate the release of their new EP, Boarded Doors, on Friday night at the Bottom of the Hill. Already collecting numerous blog raves, the boys have been widely acknowledged for their knack for filtering a retro pop sensibility through their bulletproof melodies and well-crafted songs.
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Southern California’s Monsters are Waiting, The Botticellis and San Jose’s The Mumlers open the evening.
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When in Rome, I discovered the thigh-hating yet tongue-loving delight of Cacio e Pepe (pasta with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper) and Spaghetti Carbonara (pasta with egg, cheese and bacon). Both meals are utter perfection and are wonderfully simple. And I can’t think of anything that could top them. Or, at least I couldn’t until I spotted Resto’s Hangover Pasta on NY Magazine’s food blog. It’s simply pasta with ham, Gruyere cheese and black pepper.
Doesn’t it make you want to go out and get a hangover just so you can justify eating it. Or is that just me?
Do you have a favorite comfort food?
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Here we are at day 2 of ACL Fest 2015, and your humble Austin Music Minute maven is sending a few more fest selections your way. Looks like the AMM has Father John Misty, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Jose Gonzalez, Alabama Shakes (featured on today’s AMM), and TV On the Radio on the short list of must-see’s out at the festival today. Tonight, there’s an official late night show starring Alt-J at Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces St.
If you’re in the mood for splendid alternatives, Raw Paw‘s Ditch the Fest Fest kicks off today at Empire Control Room, 606 E. 7th St., featuring sets by AMM faves Hikes, Good Talk, Sip Sip, Chipper Jones, Mobley, and countless others. And the Austin Corn Lover’s Fiesta continues tonight at The White Horse, 500 Comal, with Davie Allan & The Arrows, The Beaumonts, the Hickoids, Rosie Flores, and New Mystery Girl.
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The self-proclaimed vinyl enthusiasts are heavily influenced by Sonic Youth, as well as their parents extensive record collection.
I had a chance to catch up with Rob Janson (guitar and vocals) and Dan Reardon (guitar) over the phone earlier this week to discuss their upcoming album, summer tour plans and of course their plans for Canadian Music Week.
Their highly anticipated album will see the return of Canadian producer Dave King, who has worked with big names like Holy Fuck and Ron Sexsmith.
“He was really a voice of wisdom,” says Janson. “He taught us how to make a marketable album while still keeping our artistic integrity.”
King also showed the band a few Queen master tapes during the recording process.
“It was so cool to see those huge songs broken down,” says Reardon. “It takes the mystery out of those big bands to hear how they got each sound with layers of vocal tracks or whatever.”
Sandman Viper Command are huge fans of solid classics like the Beatles and the Band.
“We want to emulate that band mentality not so much the sound,” they say.
Another great piece of advice producer Dave King gave them was. . . .
“Be confident in your band and the vibe will come from that.”
The band is more concerned with capturing the experience, having fun and getting stoked, and having that translate into the record.
As far as the live shows go, they stick close to record format of their songs, but waver only if it evolves naturally and feels right.
“It’s like painting the same picture with different brush strokes,” Janson says.
The one thing that can be said about Sandman Viper Command is that they stick very close to the organic evolution of music, capturing a true honest vibe while infusing new life into rock and roll.
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Red Wings Hammer Blackhawks 2-0, Take 3-1 Series LeadJakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Heat Beat Bulls To Take 3-1 Series LeadLeBron James scored 27 points and the Miami Heat nearly matched a franchise record for points allowed in a playoff game, pounding the listless and short-handed Chicago Bulls 88-65 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Durkin: Best Available Round 2 ProspectsPhil Emery did it again.
Sabbatini Leads Memorial As Tiger Lurks That other Rory — Rory Sabbatini — played his best golf in the worst weather Friday at the Memorial and made a surprising appearance atop the leaderboard. Right behind him was a Tiger Woods that looked all too familiar.


OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong sent a strong message to his hometown of Oakland after the Ghost Ship warehouse fire that left at least 36 families grieving and a community in mourning.
RELATED: Friends recall music manager as absolutely inspiring
Armstrong posted this photo on Instagram from Monday's Lake Merritt vigil.
The East Bay native describes the closeness of the tragedy because he and his band squatted in an Oakland warehouse like Ghost Ship at one time.
"Spaces like this allow the strange ones to thrive and be the people that normal society rejects," Armstrong wrote. "We inspired each other, laughed together, and created new friends and family we didn't know existed. The city of Oakland provided that for me and my closest friends."
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