Christie car park controversy bears out national trend
Christie car park controversy bears out national trend
“A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.”
For something so mundane, so every-day and so innocuous as parking a car, there is a very real propensity for extraordinary tension to be caused. Certainly, not many people would agree with Bill’s view.
If the business of parking was not the cause of enough comedy, then the planning behind car parking – the number of spaces, the use of the places, the pricing strategy – is an even greater font for frustration.
Perhaps the most visceral form of car-park rage comes from hospitals, with patients up in arms over charges, residents furious over heavy traffic and few people coming out of the debate unscathed.
A Which? Car survey released recently found that 73% of people who have used a hospital car park in the past two years experienced a problem, and called for hospitals to talk to patients and “provide fair charging systems and flexible payment options.”
“If you have a little extra parking, I err on the side of getting rid of it in favour of having some more greenery.”
Indeed, the recent plans for an extended car park for The Christie hospital and cancer research facilities in Withington have caused a stir among local residents.
The new low-rise multi-storey unit, designed by architects Wilson Mason to provide parking for 750 patients, may reach three storeys, with additional on-roof parking suggested.
The facility would be built over existing buildings close to houses on Kinnaird and Rathen Road, to accommodate more visitors and the multi-million pound expansion of the research facilities.
David Graham, who lives on Rathen Road, said: “We think it’s a big expansion and we don’t know why it’s necessary.”
“The scale of the building is just too much,” he added, “It’s going to be very close to the backs of our houses.”
Another resident on Rathen Road, who asked to remain anonymous, went further.
“I’m dead against it because they are putting up spaces which are not needed, will be an eyesore and I am sure take away green spaces and block out all my light,” he said.
One woman living on Rathen Road, who also refused to let her name be used in this article, was furious over the proposals.
“It’s too tall and too near my back wall – I will not be able to see the sky!” she said, “Unless they at least halve its size it will be crap for residents.”
She doubted how effective the car park would be in easing the parking problems, complaining about how it could ruin the area’s aesthetic.
“It will be like living in Colditz with all those lights,” she said, “It will not make traffic congestion any better, people will always park on the roads.”
The resident was also critical of The Christie’s conduct, saying: “They’re playing off their reputation as a cancer hospital to force this through.”
“I think The Christie’s are such a big organisation it’s hard to argue with them – they’re just taking over [the area] altogether,” she added.
Alicia Custis, Head of Communications at The Christie, said: “As we are at such an early stage with plans there is not much detail yet.
“It is important that we address parking during the design and consultation for the new research building - and make sure we plan for adequate levels of car parking and quick, safe access to the site.”
John Leech, the Liberal Democrat MP for Withington who despite being unable to attend the drop-in sessions has been informed of the plans and in touch with disgruntled residents, offered qualified support for the plans.
“I’ve always backed The Christie’s expansion plans, this is a good development for the area,” he said, “We have got to make sure we get everything right with every big development.”
East Didsbury Councillor David Sandiford, whose portfolio covers planning issues, said: “In general I support the move for more parking. I would be very interested in knowing what residents think in more detail.”
“No-one has contacted me [to complain about the plans] – usually they contact me about the lack of car parking spaces,” he added.
“I suspect a very large number of people would welcome more parking spaces – so many of the roads are parked on by people who go to The Christie.”
Several residents on various roads around The Christie did indeed mention problems with car parking, though they were divided on the severity of the issue.
“The car parking is shocking – If you go down a few streets people are parking everywhere,” said Jonathan Bolchover, a Kinnaird Road resident and architect with experience in planning for hospitals.
“I used to have my car blocked all the time until we had [parking] controls put up,” he added.
Chloe Thomas, a medical student who lives on Cotton Lane, on the other side of The Christie development from Kinnaird Road, agreed.
“From 6 in the morning every free car parking space is full,” she said, “The staff car parking situation in particular is ridiculous.”
Peter and Penny Bradshaw, who live on Ferndene Road, were more strident in their view.
“We’re sick of people parking down this road and we cannot get in or out of our drive,” they said.
“You would not be able to get emergency services down the road if there was an accident.”
The Bradshaws were also not convinced that another pay-and-display car park was the answer, saying: “If it’s not free it’s self-defeating.”
“You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'”
Residents have been assured there will be more chances to scrutinise the proposals once the planning application has been submitted, with further drop-in sessions to come at the end of the month [June 20th and 24th].
Whatever happens at The Christie, the rumbles, grumbles and local disagreements that the seemingly uneventful subject of car parks attracts will repeat themselves, like Bill Vaughan and Michael King, nationwide.


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Originally, it was supposed to launch at the end of 2015, but then came the first delay .
Then, after landing a date of March 18, 2016, the anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive got pushed back again, getting delayed until April 26 . Now, unfortunately, we have to tell you about another small delay.
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We know this news might be disappointing, and we are sorry to have to make you wait a little longer to play Naughty Dog’s latest. The good news is that the game is phenomenal — we are fully confident that it will be worth the wait and the team at Naughty Dog is eager as ever for you to experience Nathan Drake’s final adventure."
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This is the old Grand Trunk Western depot on South Washington Avenue in Lansing, Michigan. The tracks beside it are now Canadian National. ...
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The galvanization technique has been present since the 19th century, many are the buildings and structures that are channeled with said material for the conduction of both residual and potable water.
The galvanization process consists of coating one metal with another, it is carried out in materials such as steel or iron. The most common galvanizing consists in depositing a layer of zinc (Zn) on iron (Fe). The purpose of such a process is to help resist oxidation and corrosion that can cause moisture and environmental contamination to the coated material.
There are several processes to perform the zinc coating, the main ones are hot galvanizing which consists of immersing the material in a melted zinc crucible at a temperature of 450 ° C. Another common procedure for galvanizing iron or steel is the so-called electrolytic galvanizing, this process uses several elements: Power supply for voltage transformation, a solution of metallic salts called electrolyte and finally the anodes, very pure zinc metal plates, copper and nickel.
Properties of galvanized iron
The main properties that this product acquires thanks to galvanization is a strong resistance, both to abrasion and to all possible blows that it may suffer.
Another of the properties of galvanized iron is the great strength that demonstrates atmospheric corrosion and water, not only fresh water but also seawater.
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If you've recently started your own business one of the first decisions you'll have to make is whether to open a business bank account. The arrival of a number of digital 'app-only' banks - many of whom offer a business bank account - is making the process of opening a business bank account that little bit easier.
In this article we explain who should get a business bank account, what information is required to open a business bank account and what are the best ways to apply.
What is a business bank account and how does it work?
A business bank account works in a very similar way to a personal bank account. The money that flows in and out of a business bank account is income and expenditure solely related to the business and so having a business bank account enables you to keep personal and business finances separate. Business bank accounts tend to have higher limits and fees. In addition, most can be synced automatically with business accounting packages such as Xero and Quickbooks.
Do I need a business bank account?
Before you consider how to open a business bank account or which business bank account is best, it is worth double-checking that you definitely need a business bank account in the first place. There is no legal requirement to have a business bank account if you are a sole trader, however, if your business is set up as a limited company then you'll need to keep you personal and business finances separate, so a business bank account is a must.
Who should legally have a business bank account?
Sole Trader (Hairdresser, designer, developer, writer etc)
Casual self-employed worker (Delivery driver or money earned from a side-hustle etc)
Limited Company (If your business is registered with Companies House)
It is worth remembering that while sole traders do not legally have to have a business account, there is nothing stopping them from having one. Many sole traders prefer to use a business account regardless as it provides an easy way to keep their business and personal finances separate.
What are the pros and cons of a business bank account?
There are advantages and disadvantages to having a business bank account and we summarised the main pros and cons below.
- Credit rating - Can help to build the credit rating of the business which can help with applications for business credit cards and loans
- Time-saving - Keeping your business and personal finances separate can help to save time when doing your business accounting and tax returns
- Professionalism - Having an account in the name of your business looks professional and may help to win more business
- Terms and Conditions - Some personal bank accounts have restrictions and so if your business has lots of cash transactions you could fall foul of the terms and conditions and risk your account being closed
- Can be expensive - Business banking isn't usually free and the fees can add up, especially if you use a business bank account that charges per transaction
- Can take time to set up - Most business bank accounts can be set up in a few days, but some can take longer. If you are worried about the time it takes to set up a business bank account, it may be worth checking out Starling Business or Monzo Business, as the setup process is usually far quicker
What documents do I need to open a business bank account?
The documents you need to open a business bank account may vary slightly depending on the bank you choose, however, most banks would ask that you provide the following:
|Business bank account identification||Example ID||Required for Sole Trader?||Required for Limited Company?|
|Proof of ID||Copy of driving licence or passport||Yes||Yes|
|Proof of address||Mortgage statement or utility bill||Yes||Yes|
|Company registration||Companies house details||No||Yes|
|Tax registration||Registration documents||No||Yes|
|Vat registration||Registration documents||No||Yes|
Can I open a business bank account online?
The quickest way to open a business bank account is to use a digital bank such as Starling or Monzo. Both banks allow you to open a business bank account online. The first step is to apply for a personal bank account by uploading identification documents via a mobile app. Once your personal bank account has been approved, you simply apply for a business bank account through the app.
Most high street banks allow you to complete a business bank account application online, but be warned, most will insist that you send identification and registration documents in the post, which can significantly slow down the application process. If you are considering a high street business bank account then it may be quicker to make an appointment at the branch, but be sure to take all of your documentation with you.
Which business bank account is best?
When deciding which business bank account is best for you there are a number of factors to consider. Below we have provided a list of questions you should ask yourself before making your final choice.
Are you happy to pay a monthly fee?
Some basic business bank accounts do not charge a monthly fee, however, there may be fees for withdrawing or depositing money as well as fees for every online transaction. Understand how your business works, what transactions take place and choose a business bank account that has the best charging structure for your business
Do you need to regularly deposit cash?
If you need to regularly deposit cash then you need to consider a bank that has a branch close by. Most digital banks allow you to deposit money at a post office however there are usually fees to pay.
Do you need to deposit cheques?
Some online business bank accounts do not allow you to deposit cheques and so you would need to avoid them if your business is likely to receive cheques.
Do you use accounting software?
If you use accounting software then it would be wise to use a business bank account that can synchronise with the software you use. Some banks may charge a fee for this service or you may need to upgrade to a premium package.
Do you want FSCS protection?
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects money held in personal and savings accounts up to a total of £85,000 per person (per financial institution). Not all business bank accounts provide FSCS protection and so make sure you know the risks before opening a business bank account.
How do you compare business bank accounts?
The above questions should help narrow down the type of business bank account you need. As a rough guide, if you regularly deal with cash and cheques, then a high street bank may be more suitable for your business. Alternatively, if you rarely need to deposit money, then you may want to consider a digital bank such as Starling or Monzo as they are cheaper than high street banks and quick to set up. If FSCS protection isn't a concern then there are other digital alternatives such as Revolut or Tide. If you are a freelancer, check out our article "Best business bank accounts for freelancers".
Things to do after you open a business bank account
It is worth taking a little time to verify everything is correct. Check the name and address as well as any other details to ensure that it corresponds with your identification and registration documents. If you have regular expenses, set up direct debit payments to ensure that your bills are paid on time. Make a note of any fees and transaction charges so that you know what you will be charged ahead of time. Set a reminder to review your business bank account in a year's time. There is nothing stopping you changing your business bank account if you are no longer happy with the service.
Other things to consider when you set up a business
A business bank account is just one of the considerations when setting up a new business. Below we have provided some links to some articles that you may find useful.
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Now that the ecclesiastical motif has been stitched, it is time to decide on the second project. One of the goals of this undertaking is to identify embroidered items in images and documents and attempt to re-create them from the images or the written descriptions. There are plenty of extant religious objects to develop into designs and numerous embroideries to examine to determine technique, so painted or drawn images weren’t really required to execute the design. Secular items do not survive in as great a number but inventories are chock full of embroidered items of every type. Furnishings such as chairs, cushions, and bed hangings were already popular but as the century progressed, the selection of items richly embellished with gold and silver embroidery increased. Books, coffers, hunting accessories, and mirrors are described as being “enbrawdered allover” with “damaske and veanice golde”. The increasing popularity of embroidered clothing is evident in the pages and pages of kirtles, foreparts, gowns and sleeves. The problem is that the actual design is rarely noted, and here is where the drawings and portraits come into play.
Working through the century on a chronological path, the next period of embroidery is the last half of Henry VIII’s reign – so 1530ish to the late 1540’s. The source for the type of embroidered items is the transcript of the inventory taken after his death in 1547. I planned to do a sleeve but going through the inventory item by item located many embroidered sleeves but only a few with a mention of subject matter, usually acorns, honeysuckles and pomegranates. The mention of honeysuckles and acorns reminded me of the famous set of valance panels in the Burrell Collection. They are not worked with gold thread but at least it is an example of an embroidered design from the period and if a sleeve is to be next, I will need some inspiration.
Then there is the actual pattern for the shape of the sleeve. Not being very experienced in tailoring or dressmaking, I headed to the bookshelf for a recent addition to my library: The Tudor Tailor. The thought of making an actual garment had never crossed my mind until this project so I have only recently become aware of the complexities of Tudor dress. There are so many unfamiliar items of dress in the 16th century and I will never be able to keep them in mind. Tudor sleeves are complicated and there are several patterns in this wonderful book but which ones are the ones in the Henry Inventory?
To determine the style of sleeve that was most popular, I went to the portraits of the day. The sleeves mentioned in the inventory were usually tied with aglets and there are quite a few helpful examples. I located the pattern in the TT and to become more familiar with the size and shape I would be working with I drew out the pattern and made a muslin mockup. Then I asked Challe if she might have any photographs showing the sleeves on 16th century effigies so I could see a three-dimensional example. There are, of course, no embroidered sleeves but looking from below I could see the closures and how the puffs of linen were pulled out between them and I marveled at the skill of the carver! Other parts of the dress on the effigies such as the girdles and headgear provided examples of patterns used in the period.
Before starting on the design, I collected images of Holbein drawings from the BM and looked through all the pattern books that were published before 1550. Armed with all that and the design from the Burrell valance, I was ready to sketch…
Next steps: finish the design, source the appropriate material and frame it up!

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Reading romance has always been at the top of Melinda's favorite past times. After hectic days teaching English to middle school students, Melinda finds time to write in the evenings. She lives in Guatemala, Central America with her husband, three boys and German Shepard. She enjoys being the queen of her household and dreams of being pampered fully by her boys once they are grown. Melinda loves reading, reality t.v., traveling, blogging and playing Words With Friends.

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As electromagnetic navigation becomes the top choice for surgical navigation, sensor and design considerations are critical.
Since its inception in the 1990s to widespread adoption by the late 2000s, electromagnetic navigation (EMN) has emerged as the clear choice for surgical navigation and has been widely adopted in the fields of interventional bronchoscopy, urology, neurosurgery and cardiology.
A properly designed EMN system has several advantages. It can localize with the precision of optical tracking without the need for a line of sight. It offers the convenience of fluoroscopy for intra-patient visualization without the application of ionizing radiation. And it does not expose the patient to energy fields that any more harmful than ultrasound.
Unlike alternative navigation technologies that rely upon backscattered radiation, EMN utilizes a passive measurement scheme. The surgically relevant region is saturated in a spatially inhomogeneous magnetic field which effectively serves as an invisible and biosafe x-y-z coordinate grid. Miniature sensors within this effective grid detect and transmit information regarding their precise location, which is then processed by an external computer system.
Since EMN only records the point locations of electromagnetic (EM) sensors, it is often used in conjunction with other visualization systems. Within clinical applications, the location of the sensor (generally placed within an interventional device) is often graphically superimposed upon 3D pre- operational scans of the patient. In this way, it’s possible to realize real-time visualization of the interventional device within the anatomy of a patient.
Principles of operation
EMN relies on localizing a sensor with respect to a magnetic reference field. The magnetic field is provided by a calibrated field generator, which projects a field that is inhomogeneous in space and of known geometry. The EMN sensor must (indirectly) record the field at the location in which it is placed, which in turn can be translated into positional information.
Several kinds of EMN sensors exist—for example, fluxgate and wireless—but wired induction sensors have received the most widespread adoption in interventional clinical applications. (Fluxgate sensors
have not been widely adopted into clinical applications due to the size and relative complexity of the device. And wireless sensors utilize sensors that must function simultaneously as receivers and emitters. The bulky size of these sensors coupled with the size and complexity of the external drive system limits surgical applications.)
Wired induction sensors consist of one or more windings wound around a solid or hollow core and leaded out to a twisted wire pair for signal transmission. An electrical signal can be induced by virtue of Faraday’s law, which implies that an electromotive force (or voltage) will be generated in any closed path that is subjected to a varying magnetic field. In this case, the closed path is contributed by the wire wrappings of the induction sensor, which also serves as a conduit for current flow.
For the sake of logical continuity and mathematical aesthetics, the full form of Faraday’s law is described as follows:
Faraday’s law can be reduced to the following form by Stokes theorem, where Ø is the magnetic flux component that is perpendicular to windings of the induction sensor and flux is loosely defined as the product of magnetic field and cross- sectional area:
Intricon manufactures sensors compatible with commercial AC magnetic field generator systems such as those from Northern Digital Inc. (NDI), Quadrant Scientific, Radwave Technologies, and Polyhemus, as well as custom systems developed by various OEM medical device companies and their designers. These systems provide an AC magnetic field map in space via arranged field coils. Whereas the specific field coil arrangements and localization methods are proprietary, all of the systems share some general principles of operation.
Because magnetic field magnitude decays by the cube of the distance from any field coil, it’s possible to use the intensity of the magnetic field (and induced voltage) within a sensor as a proxy for the relative distance between the sensor and any field coil. Different methods exist for full 3D localization, generally involving multiple spatially separated field coils each
running at unique frequencies to achieve triangulation. Triaxial field generators utilize at least three mutually orthogonal field coils, whereas planar designs rely on high density of parallel or near-parallel field coils to achieve uniqueness in the reference field. Intricon coils are compatible with either localization scheme and can be customized to perform within custom localization volumes.
Sensor design fundamentals
The goal of any custom EMN sensor is to provide the ultimate signal integrity within the smallest possible envelope size. For practical EM sensor applications, it is beneficial to maximize the voltage induced in the coil to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio and increase localization precision. The pertinent term is sensitivity, defined as the voltage amplitude generated by a coil when subjected to a unit AC magnetic field of standard frequency.
Sensitivity increase can be most easily achieved by either increasing the number of winds — which effectively increases the effective cross-sectional area through which the magnetic field traverses — or by directly increasing the diameter of the sensor core. However, there are limitations to these methods. An unrestricted increase of physical sensor dimensions is rarely compatible with the tight working channel of most interventional devices,
so alternative methods of boosting coil sensitivity are necessary.
Full-length device design for electromagnetic compatibility
The seamless integration of EM sensors within interventional devices allows for optimal performance. Medical device manufacturers typically need to partner with a design and manufacturing expert specialized in electromagnetic and physical design who can deliver full-length devices (complete “tip-to-handle” solutions) for desired electromagnetic and clinical performance.
The design process must incorporate a keen awareness of magnetic components within the finished device. Such design acumen is critically important to device performance because magnetic components distort the reference field provided by field generators, thus reducing localization precision. The mitigation of magnetic interference is nontrivial, given the number of metallic components that exist in modern interventional devices.
While there are numerous advantages of EMN components in interventional devices, it takes careful optimization of EM sensors within a device to achieve maximal performance. One-size-fits-all solutions rarely reflect the complexities of a particular clinical application, nor do they automatically provide optimal performance within modern interventional devices. Therefore, medical device manufacturers need to carefully select a development and manufacturing partner with experience in both sensor and full-device design who understands the uniqueness of each customer, device and EMN application.
David Bosch is an electromagnetic engineering research scientist at Intricon. Focused exclusively on medical technology, Intricon is a contract development and manufacturing partner to industry-leading medical device companies around the world.
The opinions expressed in this blog post are the author’s only and do not necessarily reflect those of MedicalDesignandOutsourcing.com or its employees.
SOURCE: December 6, 2022, Medical Design & Outsourcing


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80Noir Ultra Drinking Chocolate x 200G
The perfect tin to house all your chocolate greatness. A great solution so you can re-use every time you want a refill. This tin is perfect to sit on your shelf and ensure you are never without our 80Noir Ultra Hot Chocolate 79.3%.
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Don Palmer and Bob Baedeker watched Salty Sarah, a
5-year-old mare owned by their Live Your Dream Racing Stable, work five
furlongs in 59.40 seconds Sunday for trainer Bob Baffert.
Palmer is the founder of and Baedeker the consultant for the
syndicate, which began with Baffert claiming Salty Sarah for $12,500 last year.
“She has won three of four races since the claim and earned
about $92,000,” said Baedeker of their auspicious debut.
Palmer, 77, has fond memories of Hollywood Park. He said he
first attended races here in 1953 and remembered seeing such stars as George
Raft, Betty Grable and Harry James.
In 1975, he became an owner and won his first race here with
Front Cover, ridden by Fernando Toro for trainer Tom Blincoe.
“Life is short…It’s past time to begin to ‘Live Your
Dream,’” said Palmer of his latest endeavor.


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WiFi 6 is the most recent Wi-Fi customary, and it guarantees sooner speeds, enhanced safety, and an entire host of different advantages. Rollout has been sluggish, each by way of gadgets that help the brand new customary, in addition to routers that’ll type the spine of your sooner community.
The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 is amongst a handful of WiFi 6-enabled routers out there in India proper now. Let’s take a better take a look at this futuristic-looking router to see if it is a future-proof networking answer to your house.
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 design and specs
We have seen some routers designed to mix in with their environment, but it surely’s protected to say that the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 shouldn’t be one in all them. It has a visually placing design that resembles a spaceship with “wings” that reach upwards on both aspect.
Every wing incorporates two “high-performance” antennas. Fortunately, the wings will be folded inwards whenever you wish to put the router away. To be clear, the router works even when the wings are folded, however there’s prone to be some affect on its efficiency.
All of the ports are behind the router, and the standing LEDs are on the highest however in the direction of the again, which is a bit odd. What’s worse, the LEDs are actually faint, and at instances we actually struggled to see them particularly when the room was nicely lit. There is a bodily change to show the LEDs on/ off (proper subsequent to the Reset button), however no option to management their depth, not even through the software program settings.
Proper subsequent to the LEDs are two bodily buttons — WiFi and WPS. The latter is self-explanatory, letting you rapidly add a Wi-Fi system to the community utilizing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol, whereas urgent the previous for a few seconds toggles Wi-Fi off or on. We aren’t certain in regards to the utility of this button, particularly because it toggles the principle Wi-Fi community; mapping it to the visitor community would’ve made a bit extra sense.
You get 5 Gigabit LAN ports, one WAN port, and two USB 3.zero ports. You’ll be able to mixture two Gigabit LAN ports for increased velocity in case your system helps that, and Netgear says aggregation can work to your Web connection as nicely, by utilising one of many LAN ports along with WAN, in case your ISP helps that. This implies the router helps Web speeds of as much as 2Gbps. In fact, no ISP in India affords something close to that but, but it surely’s good to know you may have that possibility for the longer term.
Because of WiFi 6 help, this router is future-proof in a bunch of different respects as nicely. You get theoretical Wi-Fi speeds of as much as 1.2Gbps over the two.4GHz spectrum, and as much as 4.8Gbps over 5GHz. There’s help for beamforming and 160MHz channel, with the promise of Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds to gadgets that help these underlying applied sciences.
WiFi 6 additionally brings a number of different enhancements, together with OFDMA help, which is designed to make sure that the sluggish gadgets linked to this router do not deliver all the community to a halt. This router additionally helps 4X4 MU-MIMO, which suggests you possibly can have a complete of eight Wi-Fi streams (Four in every band) on the similar time, which will increase the entire bandwidth out there to gadgets. All which means that — in concept no less than — it’s best to be capable to stream top quality video concurrently on a number of gadgets, whereas nonetheless having sufficient bandwidth for, say, aggressive gaming, supplied you may have a quick sufficient Web join, after all.
The router is powered by a quad-core CPU working at 1.8GHz and we might hear a fan energy up each time we restarted it. We did not hear them at every other time, although that may change if the router is admittedly confused with dozens of gadgets flooding tonnes of knowledge onto the community on the similar time.
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 getting began, software program, and options
Getting began with the router utilizing the Net-based interface on a PC was fairly easy and we did not face any issues through the preliminary setup. It’s also possible to obtain the Nighthawk app to arrange and administer the router, but it surely requires you to create a Netgear.com account, which was a pink flag in itself. What’s extra, the quantity of management that you simply get past the preliminary setup is fairly restricted, and you may want to make use of the Net-based interface to switch something of significance.
By default, separate networks (SSIDs) are created for the two.4GHz and 5GHz channels, although you may have the choice to merge them and let the router determine channel allocation for every system. It’s also possible to allow visitor networks, once more with the choice of getting separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz SSIDs.
Superior customers can be comfortable to notice that almost all of the options you’d anticipate are supported. This contains Dynamic DNS, port forwarding and triggering, distant administration, and even a built-in VPN server. There is a Site visitors Meter that allows you to monitor total Web utilization and, optionally, provide you with a warning by flashing an LED Amber/ Inexperienced when the user-defined limits are reached, or disable Web entry altogether.
The aforementioned Web and WAN port aggregation capabilities are additionally prominently featured inside the settings. The USB ports help Netgear’s ReadySHARE, which helps you to simply share any linked drive or printer with gadgets on the native community or on the Web, run a DLNA media server, and even lets a drive function a backup vacation spot for the computer systems on the community. Nonetheless, we plugged in a 128GB pen drive to the port, in addition to an SSD and neither have been detected. A Samsung laser printer we linked to the router wasn’t detected both.
The one out there QoS management degree is “automatic”, which, when enabled, makes use of a web based database to optimise site visitors in your community, theoretically giving precedence to apps that might require sooner entry to the Web. We might’ve favored extra granular controls to this facet of the router’s efficiency.
There aren’t any significant parental controls, although you may have the power to dam web sites based mostly on key phrases and domains. It’s also possible to block providers based mostly on the ports they work on.
The router is listed to help Alexa and Google Assistant for issues like rapidly toggling the visitor Wi-Fi community with a voice command. The characteristic labored as marketed with Alexa, although we did not have the identical luck with Google Assistant, regardless of managing to hyperlink our Netgear account as required.
Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 efficiency
Testing this router wasn’t straightforward because of the dearth of WiFi 6 gadgets available in the market. The one ones that we had for an prolonged period of time have been an iPhone 11 and a Samsung Galaxy S10e. We determined to run a bunch of file switch checks between these gadgets and a PC linked to the router utilizing wired Gigabit Ethernet. We in contrast the outcomes to what we noticed when working the identical checks with all gadgets linked to a Netgear Orbi, which is among the many quickest 802.11ac routers we have examined.
Whereas there was no seen indication on the iPhone that we have been linked to a WiFi 6 community, the Samsung Galaxy S10e confirmed a tiny “6” overlaid over the common Wi-Fi icon. The telephone additionally confirmed the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000-powered community as able to peak theoretical speeds of 1200Mbps, in comparison with 780Mbps for the Orbi.
As for precise checks, with the Samsung Galaxy S10e positioned a few ft away from the Netgear Orbi with a transparent line of sight between them, we have been capable of switch a 25.9GB file from our pc to the telephone utilizing the favored file sharing app AirDroid in 9 minutes and 45 seconds. Once we linked each the gadgets to Netgear Nighthawk AX8-powered WiFi 6 community, the identical switch, on the similar distance from the router was accomplished in 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
With the iPhone 11, the AirDrop transfers have been even faster, taking eight minutes and 07 seconds to switch the identical file over the 802.11ac community, and 5 minutes, 02 seconds over the WiFi 6 community.
We then tried transferring recordsdata between the 2 telephones, with the 2 nonetheless simply a few ft away from the routers. With the Orbi, the file switch was accomplished in 15 minutes and 05 seconds, with the Nighthawk AX8 enabling the switch in simply 10 minutes and 45 seconds.
To combine issues up a bit, we moved each telephones about 25 ft away from the routers, however nonetheless with clear traces of sight between all gadgets. Switch time utilizing the Orbi-powered 802.11ac community dropped to 19 minutes and 15 seconds, whereas the Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 enabled the switch to be accomplished in 13 minutes and Four seconds.
Although Netgear optimistically lists the Wi-Fi vary of the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 as “very large homes” (as an alternative of an precise determine), in our expertise, the vary was solely barely larger than that of a person Orbi node.
There can be a time WiFi 6 can be ubiquitous, and the Wi-Fi expertise in our houses and places of work will, hopefully, be an entire lot higher. Sadly, that point is not right here but. Whereas we’re beginning to see some WiFi 6 gadgets hit the market, it is nonetheless very a lot restricted to top-end gadgets, and really choose ones at that.
So if you’re trying to purchase a premium router with a funds of about Rs. 25,000, you may have a call to make. If you wish to purchase one thing that can serve you nicely for the subsequent three to 5 years, you might purchase one thing just like the Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 and be fairly proud of the expertise.
Its day-to-day efficiency is excellent, the vary is healthier than that of most routers, and also you get a product that is future-proof. Nonetheless, when you have a really massive house and also you worth getting Wi-Fi protection in each nook right this moment, you would be higher served by a premium mesh Wi-Fi answer just like the Netgear Orbi.
Worth: Rs. 24,999
- Glorious efficiency
- Superb vary
- Restricted QoS and parental controls
- Barebones app
Scores (out of 5):
- Design/ construct: 3.5
- Options: 4
- Efficiency: 4.5
- Worth for cash: 4
- General: 4


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Recipe by Outta Here
The recipe says "Like a good marriage, this rhubarb-filled cake gets even better with age". This is more like a bar cookie than a cake, though.
Top Review by twissis
Made for your Wk 1 Football Pool win & I made an error w/your recipe. Made & tasted late yesterday, I decided a pic could wait til today. When DH's brother joined us for brunch late this morning & we devoured the remains, it was too late for a pic. So I will comment B4 I make it again for us to enjoy & for your pic. The prep was a rocky road. Made as written using my homemade jam, the dough was too moist to crumble over the surface & had to be spread there. It was baked in a 9-in pie plate, but overflowed the pie plate & had to be cooked an extra 10 min B4 removal from the oven. It was jiggling at that point, but brown & crusty on the surface. That said, this is very sweet & these are chgs I will make for its encore: 1) Use a larger baking dish, 2) Reduce the butter to ¾ cup, 3) Reduce both sugars to 1/3 cup ea, 4) Reduce the rhubarb jam to ½ cup & 5) Use half the dough on the bottom & half on the surface. That is a lot of chg, I know, but this recipe is a very worthy keeper w/these chgs IMHO. Thx for sharing this taste sensation & IOU a pic for your recipe. :-)
- 1 cup quick oatmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3⁄4 cup rhubarb jam
Directions See How It's Made
- Preheat oven to 400°. Butter or grease a 9-inch cake or pie pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, brown and white sugar, and baking soda. Cut in the butter (as you would for pie crust); with a pastry blender or with your hands, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until well blended.
- Beat in one egg and vanilla extract.
- Press 2/3 of the cake dough into the bottom of the pan. Spread the rhubarb jam evenly over the layer, then crumble remaining dough over top of cake.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
- Cool in pan on wire rack.
- Slice and serve.


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The Raspberry Pi computer has every little thing you want for fundamental computing crammed onto a single circuit board. Making use of cloud computing know-how, cloud storage providers offer you password-protected entry to on-line storage area. Network congestion may also affect how rapidly and easily you possibly can upload or obtain through the cloud. It will show you how to to feel more rested and it prevents insomnia. For tons more information on NAT and associated matters, take a look at the hyperlinks on the following page. Also, proxy servers normally work at layer 4 (transport) of the OSI Reference Model or greater, while NAT is a layer 3 (network) protocol. NAT operates on the Network layer (layer 3) of the OSI Reference Model — that is the layer that routers work at. The NAT router translates the inside world deal with of the packet to the inside native tackle, and sends it to the vacation spot computer. A Network Address Translation or NAT is a mapping methodology of offering web connection to local servers and hosts. Static NAT maps an unregistered IP handle to a registered IP handle on a one-to-one foundation; Dynamic NAT maps an unregistered IP address to a registered IP deal with from a bunch of registered IP addresses; Overloading maps a number of unregistered IP addresses to a single registered IP deal with through the use of different ports; Overlapping happens when a system on one community is assigned an IP address on the identical subnet as another system on the web or exterior community.
The addresses specify the two machines at each end, while the port numbers make sure that the connection between the two computers has a singular identifier. Along with sustaining a dependable connection, multi-homing permits a company to carry out load-balancing by lowering the variety of computers connecting to the Internet by way of any single connection. Implementing dynamic NAT routinely creates a firewall between your inner network and outside networks, or between your inside community and the Internet. One is a small group (outdoors native addresses) that shall be used by the NAT routers. Moreover, NAT allows you to maintain your external and internal IP addresses private and secure. NAT stands for Network Address Translation whereas PAT stands for Port Address Translation. For the reason that NAT router now has the computer’s supply deal with and source port saved to the tackle translation desk, it’ll continue to use that very same port quantity in the course of the connection. The Internet Society, a non-revenue group established in 1992, oversees the formation of the insurance policies and protocols that define how we use and work together with the Internet. Does NAT affect Internet pace? What’s difference between NAT and PAT?
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Juicy Landrum scored 11 points, Nalyssa Smith added 10 and No. 2 Baylor beat Kansas State 54-40 on Saturday.
Baylor (21-1, 10-0 Big 12) trailed by two in the second quarter, but a 13-0 run pushed the lead to 14. The Lady Bears coasted from their winning by 14. Kansas State didn’t make a basket for the final seven minutes of the first half.
Ayoka Lee led the Wildcats (10-11, 4-6) with 14 points and had 12 rebounds, Peyton Williams had 12 points and eight rebounds as Kansas State lost to Baylor for the 33rd straight time.


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Botanical Illustration for ages 6-9
In this zoom class we will look at how artists make a scientific and observational drawing of plants, known at Botanical Illustration. Each student will look at a plant on the screen and we will discuss the growth patterns unique to that plant that will help us see and draw it better.
To complete the drawing we will work from plants you have on the table or from the screen. We will talk about composition, movement and a few other useful tricks that will help your drawings look beautiful.
Each student will have the opportunity to show their work and to receive positive feedback if desired.
Class includes a handout and recording of the class, question and answer time at the end of class.
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Today, a day after attending the president’s State of the Union address, Secretary Bryson had the opportunity to tour Paramount Sleep, a family-owned mattress factory, and meet with local business leaders in Norfolk, Virginia to talk about manufacturing and how the Commerce Department can help businesses build products here and sell them everywhere.
Like many other businesses across the country, Paramount Sleep was hit by the recent recession–but they pressed on. Today, they manufacture high-end products using about 90% U.S. content. They have been an anchor in the community for three generations.
Many of the businesses in Norfolk have followed a similar path, and people throughout America have created companies like this that are “built to last.” As the president said last night, it’s now time for us to ensure that the American economy as a whole is also “built to last.”
The question now is: How do we keep moving forward to build an economy that creates jobs and supports a strong middle class–both in the short and long term? As the president said last night, “our blueprint begins with American manufacturing.” Today, over 11 million Americans have manufacturing jobs. Over the last two years, manufacturing has added more than 330,000 jobs, the strongest jump since the 1990s.
Commerce is building on that momentum by focusing its efforts specifically on advanced manufacturing, recently creating a national office to coordinate government-wide efforts with private sector and university partners. And companies like Paramount are poised to become powerhouses of American manufacturing. Paramount mattresses are Made in America, using domestic suppliers almost exclusively. Recently, they have been working with our Commercial Service officers to sell their products in China.


ARLINGTON – Two years ago, Arlington and Darrington entered the “America’s Best Communities” competition still reeling from the impacts of the Oso slide that claimed 43 lives, and figuring out how to rebuild in the face of adversity.
With the winners to be announced Wednesday from the “elite 8” at the ABC Grand Prize Event in Denver, Arlington and Darrington will tell their story to judges and competitors one last time.
In their 15-minute pitch, a delegation led by Arlington’s Bob Drewel, former WSU North Puget Sound of Everett interim chancellor, and the respective mayors, will recap economic revitalization achievements over months that took root, fill in any missing gaps, and give a final report on progress.
At stake are cash rewards to the top three winners – a first prize of $3 million, and second and third prizes of $2 million and $1 million, respectively, for exceptional ideas that transform economic vision into reality.
The other finalists are Tualatin, Ore.; Valley County/Meadows Valley, Idaho; Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; Chisago Lakes Area, Minn.; Madison, Ind.; Huntington, W.V.; and Statesboro, Ga.
ABC sponsors gave each of the finalists $100,000 to further carry out their strategies.
“By any measure, the Arlington-Darrington team has met and exceeded every goal,” Drewel said. The communities opened a road, created a school, brought higher education to the community, built a park, saw new businesses open with new jobs created, and reported an 8 percent increase in Arlington downtown holiday shopping revenue, the latter thanks to initiatives tied to the ABC competition.
In sum, Drewel said, “We leveraged the $100,000 from ABC to attract an additional $91 million in funding, and along the way wrote a new chapter in the story of our community.”
In some respects, the Arlington-Darrington team was a beneficiary of good timing.
When the cities applied to enter the ABC competition, the cities had just hired a consultant to develop the North Stillaguamish Economic Redevelopment Plan, a “living, long-term document.” It would serve as a blueprint for future infrastructure, industries and employment, community and workforce development, rural innovation and other goals, Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert said. The plan addressed high-level priorities such as the Arlington-Marysville Manufacturing Industrial Center.
The goals in that document helped shape the 11 key ABC projects contained in the joint cities’ Community Revitalization Plan, submitted to the ABC competition on March 29.
Those project are revitalizing downtown economies and breathing new life into Arlington and Darrington, Tolbert said. With the $100,000 from ABC, the cities pushed through 11 projects in 11 months, covering more areas than the plans submitted by the seven other ABC finalists.
Local projects include downtown free wi-fi hot spots, retail-focused consulting for businesses, a proposed makerspace, mobile tool library, establishment of city youth councils, Glacier Peak Institute, pocket parks, beautification campaigns, rural tourism and recreation promotion, and a remembrance bike ride to memorialize those killed in the Oso slide.
Even if the Arlington-Darrington team doesn’t win prize money, community leaders believe they have a solid economic plan for the Stillaguamish Valley.
“I feel like Arlington and Darrington have already won,” Tolbert said. “Where we are now (in our plan) is three to five years ahead of where we would have been without the competition.”
However, the prize money would help to significantly fund further economic revitalization and address socioeconomic challenges in the aftermath of the slide.
In Denver, Darrington Mayor Dan Rankin plans to talk about two of the 11 projects that proved their value as recently as last week, when concerns arose about an unstable hillside – not far from the Oso slide – that closed Highway 530 for five days and issued a voluntary evacuation of nearby homes. Rankin reported that the Darrington CoWork Space opened and saw its high-speed internet facility used by workers cut off from their jobs and employment centers to the west.
He also plans to talk about the Glacier Peak Institute in Darrington. The facility was funded in direct response to the deadly slide, and works with Darrington School District to provide students with STEM programs and hands-on science experiences, including collection and analysis of field data, and building monitoring equipment to measure things like slope movement. Last week’s cracks in the unstable slope are a perfect, real-time classroom topic.
In her presentation, Tolbert plans to talk about industries, employment, downtown beautification and youth councils.
Beautification projects in both downtowns helped transform empty storefronts into new businesses and employment. The goal goes deeper though, Tolbert said, to include retail recruitment, great customer service through the planning and building department, and assisting with access to small-business resources.
Tolbert is especially proud of the youth councils as a permanent way to give young people who will one day inherit their communities the leadership, skills, resources and knowledge they need to address youth and community issues. City leaders hope youth council members gain a stronger sense of community, and a confidence that their voice is heard in government.
The Arlington-Darrington team came away with a few important lessons during the ABC competition.
Stick to a long-term strategy, Drewel said. “After the slide, we created a regional economic redevelopment plan that remained a road map for our ABC plan,” he said. “The plan helped us adaptably manage roadblocks and take advantage of new opportunities, while focusing on the long-term vision.”
Drewel added that it’s essential for parties to understand their role in a regional economy, and play to strengths that put Arlington and Darrington in the best position to leverage opportunities to attract more investment.
Tolbert added another lesson learned, that partnerships are essential. The ABC competition drew citizens, government, elected officials, churches, public agencies, nonprofits, service clubs, businesses and education leaders who wanted to help complete the 11 tasks in the revitalization plan.
There was one message that resonated the most with Tolbert. “Nothing is more powerful than a community working together,” she said.
“We learned that three years ago in the Oso mudslide,” she said. “That’s the strength and the resiliency that I think citizens showed through this process, and why we’ve been so successful.”
As progress was made on the projects, the mayor said it was impressive to see how the groups developed a sense of responsibility to one another and to the bigger picture, and that inspired yet more momentum and passion.
Arlington Recreation manager Sarah Lopez said the ABC campaign and its many projects brought new people into the cities’ efforts toward community engagement, and that bodes well for Arlington’s and Darringon’s futures.
Tolbert said the challenge moving forward will be to keep the community engaged at the same level, with the same passion, enthusiasm and initiative.
“Through the ABC competition that followed after the landslide, we’re going to show the rest of the country just how special our communities are,” Tolbert said.
See the results live
You can watch the winners announced online live stream at 4 p.m at www.facebook.com/mericasBestCommunities/
Residents can also visit the Arlington City Council chambers at 238 N. Olympic Ave., which will also carry the video feed.
ABC 11 SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES
Here are the 11 completed projects and others in the works that highlight the local team’s strategy for economic revitalization:
* Wi-Fi hotspots, Established two public wi-fi hot spots in high-traffic downtown Arlington and Old School Park in Darrington, and are assessing need to bring more broadband services to the Stillaguamish Valley.
* Retail-focused consulting for businesses: The local Chamber of Commerce and Washington’s Small Business Development Centers helped change the culture of business in Arlington and Darrington through seminars and advising. The city then hired a merchandising consultant to work with storefront businesses on creative store layout, and ways to bring more customers in the door to encourage sales.
* Makerspace: A makerspace is a collaborative, community workspace where people with shared interests – especially in computing or technology – can access tools, resources and knowledge from others in order to make, repair, invent or create anything they put their mind to doing. With a business plan in hand, Arlington is engaging local businesses, entrepreneurs and the public to address resources and funding.
* Mobile Tool Library: The tool library, created and operated by downtown business owners, provides access to tools and machinery for businesses to complete minor maintenance projects. The goal is to encourage property maintenance, entrepreneurial spirit in the Stilly Valley, and improve curb appeal and increase business sales. Lending privileges have been extended to community groups, to.
* Youth Councils: Each city established a Youth Council to focus on issues of interest to youth leaders, give young people a voice in community planning, and instill a sense of investment in their community. From working with the Boys & Girls Club to outfit the new teen center and coordinating a street art public mural contest, to participating in community projects, the youth councils keep busy.
* Glacier Peak Institute: Founded in Darrington in direct response to the Oso mudslide, the Institute’s mission is to enhance opportunities for young people to engage in environmental risk assessment and restoration efforts, monitor and restore ecological health of the Stilly Valley, and encourage them to see the Stilly Valley as a place where they can grow professionally. GPI is also collaborating with middle school teachers on STEM programs tied to natural resources.
* Pocket and Pop-Up Parks: – Downtown Arlington and Darrington created small public spaces to encourage a more vibrant downtown economy and further add to curb appeal. Arlington has chosen a site, and is seeking funds open it. Darrington completed a design for its pocket park, and broke ground on the park in February. Planting will start this spring.
* Beautification Campaign: The completed campaign created a public-private partnership to invest in small improvements to main street properties, with the goal to improve the community’s aesthetic quality to stimulate economic growth, and enhance curb appeal to attract new business. To better manage ABC projects, Arlington delayed the work to coincide with merchandising consulting and tool library projects.
* Outdoor Adventure Recreation Plan: – The plan was completed in partnership with and resources from Snohomish County Parks, Tourism and Recreation departments. The intent is to improve and market local recreation assets and tourism opportunity, and increase economic benefits of tourism. The product is a physical and online GPS map with various points of interest, trailheads, campgrounds, restaurants, historical information, and other features that make planning for a trip to the Stillaguamish Valley easy.
* Rural Tourism Studios: This project was completed with the idea to build a common vision for the future of the region’s sustainable tourism economy, and improve and market local recreation assets and tourism opportunities.
* Tourism social media blitz: The blitz used a cross-media campaign to focus on publicizing recreational opportunities and sustainable tourism in the Stillaguamish Valley through social media and other platforms. Community leaders hope to continue the campaign in a more measured way over time, through their aptly named, “Stilly Valley Spirit.”
* Oso Ride to Remember Bike Ride: -Arlington and Darrington commemorated the 3rd anniversary of the Oso landslide on March 19, 2017 through the Oso Ride to Remember Bike Ride. The event served not only as a somber memorial to lives lost in the slide, but also honored the communities’ resiliency and connections, as well as successes achieved through the ABC competition and revitalization efforts.


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John Kerry has been making frequent statements that the mere presence of someone else besides Bush in the White House will be enough to get all this international support in Iraq besides what there already is, by which he means mainly France and Germany, with perhaps Russia and individual leaders of the U.N. such as Kofi Annan thrown in the mix. He hasn't said why he himself would make a difference in terms of his actions, just that his not being Bush is enough. In his NPR interview last week that I commented on here, he basically conceded this. The problem with this attitude is that the French and German governments have been fairly clear that Kerry's presence in the White House wouldn't necessarily change anything, and the impression seems to be that they just don't want to be involved. We'll see if this affects what Kerry says in the debate on Thursday. I don't expect a different message from what we've been hearing.
What really bothers me, though, has nothing to do with Kerry. The French official in particular said whether they provide troops depends as much as who's in power in Iraq as it does on who's in power in the U.S. Does this mean that they'd be supportive of those who support the insurgency win the January election but won't be supportive if the new government gets pretty much confirmed by the election> I hope not, but I can't really think of another interpretation, unless there's some minority party in Iraq that they would support (while not supporting Allawi) on some grounds that aren't worth worrying about. Is there?


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Do Vortex rifle scopes come with high-quality? Vortex Optics 1-6 Which model is better, the Diamondback Crossfire or the Diamondback Crossfire? Can they be competitive with Leupold and Burris? Check this article out! First, let’s take a take a look at some most frequently asked questions regarding Vortex scopes. Let’s discover what makes a good rifle scope! So, you can make an informed choice! This article will look at two models, and then talk about the reasons why you should select one model over the other.
Does Vortex make good rifle scopes?
What do you think? Are Vortex riflescopes really worth the price? Vortex has a variety of models that are well-regarded among shooters. For instance, the Diamondback (r) Tactical series is one such model. The scopes for rifles are renowned for their exceptional optical performance, durability, and the value they provide. Vortex Optics 1-6 They can be purchased starting from a few hundred dollars, so you can locate one that meets your needs. Diamondback Tactical is a series of pistols. Diamondback Tactical series is made specifically for tactical targets and long-range sports shooting contests.
Its Viper HS, which is designed for close-range shooting is a different option produced by Vortex. It has a wide field of view for its size it is this Viper HS provides excellent functionality even at 1X magnification. This scope is extremely compact and has dual-eye relief. It is also very durable, and can function in a dot red sight even when zoomed in to 1X.
Vortex Optics headquarters are located in Wisconsin. Vortex Optics headquarters are located in a tiny village in Wisconsin. They build an individual model within the United States. The American Made Glass Vortex Razor HD AMG 6-24×50 rifle scope is manufactured in Wisconsin with laser accuracy. The remainder of the Razor line is manufactured in Japan. However, this Vortex Razor HD scope is unparalleled. A high-quality Vortex rifle scope can make all the difference in the hunting adventure.
Which one is better? Vortex Diamondback or Crossfire?
Of the numerous options available for rifle scopes Vortex Crossfire and Diamondback are two of the most popular. Crossfire offer better quality, compactness, and portability. These scopes are multi-coated, which improves the light transmission and decreases glare. Vortex Diamondback also has a quick-focus eyepiece as well as a large field of view. These are the best scopes for hunting and are very robust. Vortex Optics 1-6.
While both scopes provide excellent magnification however, the Diamondback is slightly more expansive in its area of vision. Crossfire II is designed for glasses use, while the Diamondback is best suited for sit-back shooting or range hunting. Although they share many similarities each one has distinct advantages. The Diamondback provides better clarity of the optical, while the Crossfire II offers more flexibility in setting. The Crossfire II is also easier to use for beginners and the Diamondback has more durability and is designed for more powerful rifles.
Each of the Vortex Crossfire and Diamondback rifle scopes offer similar features. The differences in price and size are the most important factor to consider when you are deciding which one is best for your requirements. Vortex Diamondback scopes are slightly smaller and lighter than the Crossfire II scopes. However, Crossfire II scopes are more suitable for shooting long distances. Even though they have bigger areas of view, they are less expensive. Vortex Optics 1-6.
Are Vortex scopes equivalent to Leupold?
The inquiry “Are Vortex rifle scopes as good as Leuppold” might not be an easy question to answer. Although Leupold is a reputable brand with more than two-hundred years of experience in the industry, Vortex has many features and advantages that Leupold does not. Leupold scopes are made in the US however Vortex has their manufacturing outsourced to China. Both offer unparalleled warranty and provide replacements in the event that you damage your scope. Vortex scopes are built to last, and cost accordingly.
Vortex makes rifle scopes that are indestructible to recoil from a magnum. The company’s reticle is also known to be virtually indestructible. It is crucial that you use the scope in a responsible manner and only for its original function. Many individuals choose Vortex rifle scopes because of their quality and versatility. This is why they’re among the top picks. Here’s a look at how Vortex scopes compare to Leupold’s. Vortex Optics 1-6.
While Vortex rifle scopes may not have the same range of magnifications however they do have a bigger field-of-view at the lowest magnification. A Vortex 2x scope offers twice the field of view than the Leopold scope at 2X. They also have better eye relief and tube filling. In terms of image quality goes, Vortex scopes are superior over Leupold’s.
Which is better Burris and Vortex?
If you’re considering buying a new rifle scope, the first question you need to consider is which one is better than either the Vortex Diamondback or the Burris Fullfield II? Both are fantastic alternatives, but which is the better choice? You can learn more about them here! Vortex is the less expensive option that comes with a wide range of features, such as an e-reticle that can be used with batteries. Burris rifle scopes come with advantages of providing greater vision relief as compared to Vortex rangefinders.
The Vortex Strike Eagle has a slightly larger field of view and 140 MOA of adjustment. It’s also a little pink. Vortex’s AR-332 rifle scope is within most budgets. Both scopes offer great performance and are worth a look. The scopes of Burris are more expensive, but Vortex rifle scopes tend to be more affordable. If you’re on a tight budget, the AR-332 is a great option. Vortex Optics 1-6.
Both brands make great rifle scopes, but one is more advanced. The Vortex Strike Eagle is one of the first models made by Vortex. While it is true that the Strike Eagle does not have the advanced technologies that are found in the Vortex PST, it still offers excellent performance for long-range shooting. Each of the Burris as well as Vortex rifle scopes have an reticle, however both are excellent choices for moving game hunting.
Why To Pick Vortex Optics?
There are numerous reasons to buy the Vortex rifle scope. They feature high-end optics, as well as a large scope of vision. The highest magnification is ten millimeters, and they include a sunshade of 3 inches and lens cover. They also come with an argon gas filled innertube for fog, shock, as well as water-resistant. Additionally, the Strike Eagle series is another ideal choice for middle-level users.
These red dots are also extremely affordable. The Vortex Sparc, which is priced at less than $200, is lightweight and compact, as well as very flexible. Its daylight-bright 2 MOA dot and ten adjustable lighting settings are ideal for any situation, and it only requires just one AAA battery. It also features a robust and incredibly durable chassis. Additionally, it’s fog-proof as well as waterproof and waterproof, making it among the most flexible and cost-effective red dots available.
The Viper PST Gen II scope is a versatile weapon accessory. The scopes’ magnification ranges from 4 to 16 x. They can handle all deer hunting situations with ease. Their dead-hold BDC Reticle is lit for accurate and clear targets. They also have glasses with a low dispersion, and are shock and fog-proof. Additionally these rifle optics are waterproof and argon-purged, so they’re not susceptible to dust or other particles.


Governor Walker helps to cut ribbon on new Spancrete transportation facility
Governor Scott Walker today helped Spancrete® celebrate the opening of its new transportation facility in Valders, Wisconsin, by attending a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Spancrete® recently invested $4.5 million on the 100-acre facility, which is vital in producing precast, prestressed concrete for the U.S. Highway 41 renovation project, the Milwaukee airport spur and many other precast concrete infrastructure projects throughout the state. The Spancrete® Valders location is currently home to over 275 union and non-union jobs, and investment and growth is expected to bring 30 new jobs to the area.
“It was a great honor to have Governor Walker join us for this historic occasion,” says Spancrete® chairman and CEO John Nagy. “Our new transportation production facility is a vital step in our commitment to Building Innovation, and we look forward to the many great opportunities that the transportation facility will bring to our organization.”


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WAGP 'to cost nearly twice original price'
8 October 2009
The cost of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is expected to exceed its original estimated price by $400 million (£249.2 million).
Nigeria's deputy minister of energy Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah was quoted by the Lagos Independent that as saying a delay in implementation was partly to blame for the excess.
Human interference was another problem. "Some groups use all sorts of means to sabotage gas transportation. These acts of vandalism pose a serious threat to the WAGP, which has not yet been gassed up," he explained.
The company noted public education among the coastal communities would be one of the priorities in the run-up to implementation.
Speaking at the Off Shore Pipeline Protection seminar in Accra attended by collaborators United States Aid for International Development and organised by WAGP, Mr Buah urged the quick completion and rigorous oversight of the project.
In related news, the gas flare problems in the Escravos-Lagos pipeline system are set to be tackled thanks to a new engineering proposal from the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.


As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to surge, the importance of charging stations cannot be emphasized enough. This article explores the critical role of EV charging stations and their impact on the EV ecosystem. And also how they are propelling the transition toward a sustainable future of transportation.
The Need for Convenient EV Charging Infrastructure
The proliferation of charging stations is crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. As more people choose EVs, the availability of conveniently located charging infrastructure becomes paramount. EV charging stations provide peace of mind to electric car owners. That ensures they can easily recharge their vehicles during daily commutes or longer journeys. With strategically placed charging stations in urban areas, shopping centers, and highways. EV drivers can enjoy the convenience of reliable charging options, eliminating range anxiety and making EV ownership more accessible.
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Boosting Confidence: Range Anxiety and Charging Network Expansion
Range anxiety, the fear of running out of battery power, has been a significant concern for potential EV owners. EV charging stations alleviate this concern by offering a reliable and expanding network of electric car charge points. The growth of charging infrastructure, including Level 2 chargers for slower overnight charging and fast DC fast-charging stations for rapid top-ups, gives Electric vehicle drivers the confidence to travel longer distances without worry. A robust and accessible charging network encourages more people to adopt EVs, contributing to a cleaner and greener future.
Supporting Sustainable Urban Development
EV charging stations play a pivotal role in fostering sustainable urban development. By facilitating the transition to electric mobility, they contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in cities. Installing charging stations also promotes local economic growth by attracting environmentally conscious businesses and consumers. Cities that proactively invest in public charging infrastructure inspire private businesses to follow suit, creating a sustainable ecosystem that benefits EV owners and enhances the overall livability of urban environments.
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EV charging stations are key to accelerating the electric vehicle revolution and realizing a sustainable transportation future. By addressing range anxiety, expanding charging networks, and supporting eco-friendly urban development, these stations provide the infrastructure necessary for widespread electric vehicle adoption. As the demand for clean transportation grows, the continued development and accessibility of charging stations will be instrumental in driving the transition toward a greener and more sustainable world.


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SHANGHAI: Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Chinese telecoms behemoth Huawei, likens the company to a ruthless ‘wolf’ tirelessly running down its prey, an ethos that could soon make it the apex predator of the smartphone world. Despite being essentially barred from the critical US market, Huawei surpassed Apple to become the world’s number two smartphone […]
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BEIJING (Aug 3): Huawei Technologies Co, which just edged past Apple Inc to become the world’s second-largest smartphone maker, wants to be top of the heap before the end of 2019. The Chinese giant shipped more than 95 million phones in the first six months, up about 30% from a year earlier. Consumer division chief Richard Yu on Friday said he wants Huawei to be No. 1 in smartphones by the fourth quarter of next year, with a market share of more than 20% — despite acknowledging its virtual absenceRead More
CHINA-based Huawei took the second place from Apple in a tightening global smartphone market, during the second quarter of this year, according to figures released Tuesday by International Data Corporation.
South Korean consumer electronics titan Samsung remained the top smartphone maker, shipping 71.5 million handsets, but Huawei moved into second position with shipments of 54.2 million, according to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.
Silicon Valley-based Apple shipped 41.3 million iPhones, claiming 12.1% of the global market compared to 20.9% for Samsung and 15.8% for Huawei.
It was the first time since early 2010 that Apple wasn't in one of the top two spots in the smartphone market, according to IDC.
“The continued growth of Huawei is impressive, to say the least, as is its ability to move into markets where, until recently, the brand was largely unknown,” said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers.
The iPhone did well, with the top-of-the-line iPhone X model a big seller in many markets, according to IDC. Apple was expected to wrest back control of the market with the release of new iPhone models in the fall.
Apple, Huawei and Samsung were the main contenders when it came to competition for high-end smartphones priced at US$700 (RM2.8 million) or more, according to Reith.
Preliminary findings by IDC indicated a total of 342 million smartphones were shipped during the second quarter in a 1.8% decline from the same period a year earlier.
The drop marked the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year declines in the global smartphone shipments, according to IDC.
Market saturation and climbing average selling prices were among factors curbing growth in the smartphone market, said Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker research manager Anthony Scarsella.
“Consumers remain willing to pay more for premium offerings in numerous markets and they now expect their device to outlast and outperform previous generations of that device which cost considerably less a few years ago,” Scarsella said. — AFP
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