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The Effect of PIB Molecular Weight on the Cling Characteristics of Polyethylene/PIB Films for Stretch and Cling Film Applications
The effect of molecular weight on the migratory characteristics of polyisobutylene (PIB) additive from the bulk to the surface of a range of mono-layer and multi-layer extruded polyethylene films was analysed by FTIR-ATR and peel cling analysis. Migration rates were shown to be higher for low molecular weight additive and cling strength increased as the PIB molecular weight increased.
A Rheological Model for Thermoplastic Resins Melt
A new rheological model of polymer melt was developed to describe viscosity-shear rate curves utilizing a four parameters equation based on Guassian processes approach for regression description of melt properties. Four parameters of the model (Newtonian viscosity at “zero” shear rate, viscosity and shear rate at inflection point, and dispersion of the rate of change of the viscosity) were found to be a function of polymer chain structure, molecular weight and temperature. The model provides precision description in a wide range of conditions of shear deformation of the polymer melts, solutions, blends and alloys.
Experiments in Micro-Welding of Polycarbonate with Laser Diodes
Polymer use in micro-devices, especially in the medical industry has been rapidly increasing. During assembly of micro-devices it is desirable to produce weld joints that are about 100 ?m in width. This paper reviews the use of fiber coupled laser diodes in conjunction with special lenses to produce spot sizes between 25 and 50 ?m in diameter for through transmission infrared welding technique. Studies were completed to evaluate the effect of travel speed, power density and pressure on weld quality for polycarbonate and polystyrene. It was found that process parameters are extremely critical in producing consistent welds. In addition, new testing techniques had to be developed to allow quantitative measurements to be made on weld strength due to relatively small weld area. Micrographs of the resulting welds revealed evidence of ablation at high heat inputs. Finite element analysis of the mechanical tests showed that the localized weld strength approached the yield strength of polycarbonate.
Modeling Heat Flow for a Moving Heat Source to Describe Scan Micro-Laser Welding
Polymer use in micro-devices, especially in the medical industry has been rapidly increasing. During assembly of micro-devices it is desirable to produce weld joints that are about 100 ?m in width. This paper reviews the modeling of heat flow during through transmission infrared micro-welding of plastic using fiber coupled laser diodes. Two models were used to predict temperature distributions within welded samples. Both models were based on a moving heat source and moving coordinate system. For the simpler model a moving point heat source was used and for the more complex model a Gaussian distributed heat source was used. It was found that the distributed model can accurately predict temperature fields in plastic laser welds for all ranges of the parameters evaluated. However, the point heat source model was only able to accurately predict temperature fields with a relatively small laser focal spot (25 ?m). In addition it was found that for micro-welding of plastics, when the dimensionless distribution parameter is less than two, a point heat source model predicts similar widths to those predicted by a distributed heat source model.
Measurement of Residual Stresses in Clearwelds Using Photoelasticity
Residual stresses are detrimental to a plastic joint for a number of reasons. They lead to reduced strength and fatigue life in joints, act as stress concentrators and cause crazing, cracking when exposed to solvents. In this paper, the residual stresses in Clearweld® joints were measured using photoelasticity. This interference based technique was used in conjunction with a stress separation algorithm to quantify the maximum residual stress level and the stress distribution in the weld region. Also, the effects of process parameters like welding speed, power and ink solvents on residual stresses were evaluated. The GE solvent test was also employed for comparison with the photoelasticity results. A comparison of the residual stresses between various joining processes was also made.
Diode Laser Characterization and Measurement of Optical Properties of Polycarbonate and High-Density Polyethylene
In recent years, the use of high power diode lasers for through transmission laser welding (TTLW) of thermoplastics has increased rapidly due to the many advantages that they provide, mainly their compact size and low cost. The diode laser output can affect the heating rate and uniformity, making it important to characterize the diode laser in any welding application. In this study, diode laser bar characterization included measurement of the power efficiency, beam shape, and intensity distribution. Those measurements were performed with and without a proprietary fiber bundle provided by Branson Ultrasonics, which improved the uniformity of power intensity. In TTLW laser beam reflection, absorption and scattering as it passes through the transparent part affects the power that reaches the weld interface. Therefore, it was important to study the transmittance and reflectance of polycarbonate and high-density polyethylene. The effects of thickness and beam incident angle on transmittance and reflectance were also measured.
Applications of Polymers in Cement-Based Structural Materials
Cement-based materials are widely used in the civil infrastructure. Polymers as admixtures can improve the properties, particularly in relation to water absorption reduction, toughness enhancement, vibration damping and increase of the bond strength of cement to reinforcements. Polymeric admixtures include particles, short fibers and organic liquids. Latex in the form of an aqueous particle dispersion is most common. Other than being used as admixtures, polymers are used as partial replacement of fine aggregate, for coating, sealing and repairing concrete and for coating steel reinforcing bars for corrosion protection.
Hydrosilylation of Polypropylene through Reactive Extrusion
Hydrosilylation of terminal double bonds in polypropylene (PP) was investigated in a twin-screw extruder. This process involved two steps: i) peroxide initiated degradation, which leads to the formation of terminal double bonds and ii) the addition of siloxane compound to such bonds. FTIR was used to follow the terminal double bond formation and siloxane incorporation. The shear viscosity at different temperatures and the contact angle of the hydrosilylated PP were evaluated. The reaction was found to decrease viscosity and to improve hydrophobicity.
Measurement of Residual Stresses in Laser Welded Polycarbonate Using Photoelasticity
Residual stresses are detrimental to the strength of plastic joints. They lead to reduced strength and fatigue life in joints, act as stress concentrators and cause crazing and cracking when parts are exposed to solvents. In this paper, photoelasticity is used to measure the residual stresses in laser welded polycarbonate. Photoelasticity, an interference based technique, was used in conjunction with a stress separation algorithm to quantify these stresses along and perpendicular to the weld line. The GE solvent test was also employed to serve as a comparison to the photoelasticity results. A comparison of the residual stresses between laser welded samples and hotplate welded samples have also been made.
Effect of Polypropylene Rheology on the Vibration Welding Process
Vibration welding is a joining technique to assembly thermoplastic components. Meltdown-time profiles and assessment of weld microstructure are commonly used to characterize the behavior of polymers during vibration welding. The aim of this work is to establish relationships between the rheological properties of molten polymers and their meltdown rate during vibration welding. Two polypropylene homopolymers with different molecular weights resulting in different rheological properties were studied. Vibration welding was carried out using a butt-weld geometry and meltdown-time profiles were measured. Significant discrepancies between experimental results and theoretical predictions based on the simple model developed by Stokes suggest the presence of significant elastic effects.
Real Time Temperature Measurement of Nylon 66 Butt-Joints during Vibration Welding
Modeling the vibration welding process requires accurate knowledge of the melt temperature at the interface. Due to technical difficulties related to the very small molten film thickness, little work has been done to date on measuring the weld temperature under real time conditions. This paper presents a novel technique for measuring the weld temperature in real time. It involves inserting a 25 ?m thermocouple into one of the welding parts in close proximity to the weld zone. During vibration welding, the thermocouple works its way to the weld interface and records the melt temperature. The experimental data from vibration welding nylon 66 butt joints indicate that the melt temperature at the weld interface is within 15°C of the onset of polymer melting. The temperatures measured in the solid phase prior to entering the melt film are consistent with theoretical models for heat conduction into solid plates.
Heated Tool Welding of Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
This study focused on the weldability of two specific thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO-A and TPO-B) using heated tool welding. A three-factor (heating temperature, heating time, and welding pressure) and three-level design matrix was used to perform the welding. Two statistical methods, three-factor two-level design of experiments (DOE) and Box Behnken method, were used to analyze the weld results. In addition, vibration welding of these TPOs was also used to compare the weldability. For heated tool welding, the maximum joint strength was 88% of the bulk strength for TPO-A and 76% of the bulk strength for TPOB. For vibration welding, the maximum joint strength was 65% for TPO-A and 56% for TPO-B. While heated tool welding provided stronger joints compared to vibration welding, it had a longer cycle time. The two statistical methods provided similar results indicating that the simple three-factor two-level design of experiments was a valid screening method for heated tool welding of TPO.
The Effects of Weld Geometry and Glass-Fiber Orientation on the Mechanical Performance of Joints – Part II: Kinetics of Glass-Fiber Orientation and Mechanical Performance
The mechanical performance of injection molded short glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic components is anisotropic and is highly dependent on the fiber orientation and distribution. Similarly, the bulk and short and long-term mechanical performance at the weld is influenced by these fibers and the specific welding technology used as related to melt-pool formation.The purpose of this analysis is to show:the short-fiber orientation (analytical and simulation data) and distribution at the pre-welded bead, ribs and wall areas;advantages of SigmaSoft injection molding simulation software, which utilizes full three dimensional fiber representation of any molded part;the mechanical performance of welds with optimized geometry (US Patent 6,447,866).Findings on the mechanical performance of butt-joints with different designs and localized geometry will help designers and technicians with plastic part design optimization. In a previous ANTEC paper (Part I), we related these findings to the kinetics of welds and part design issues for straight and T-type butt-joints.
Optimized Rheology and Density of Polyolefin Elastomers for Clarified Polypropylene Applications
Polyolefin elastomers based on metallocene technology are excellent impact modifiers for polypropylene. This study looks at how density and melt rheology of polyolefin elastomers affect clarity and impact performance of clarified polypropylenes with 2, 10, and 35 MFR. Optimum clarity and improved impact performance are achieved by matching rheology and density of polyolefin elastomers with polypropylene.
New Product Development: Benchmarking, Prototyping, & FEA Modeling
Increasing demand for smaller products at lower costs has encouraged a rubber products company to develop a new product line made exclusively from plastic. Firestone Industrial Products Company approached new product development by benchmarking industry standards, prototyping duo-durometer polyurethane weld joints, and finite element analysis (FEA) modeling of a flex-member component.
Plastics Standards - A Great Benefit
Suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers receive significant value from plastics standards. Standards are important in the marketplace because of their educational value, effects on research, product development and production. Improved electrical performance and evolving fire standards requirements necessitate changes to improve how wire and cable standards are developed. Technical people from materials suppliers, manufacturers, and users are needed to support these efforts. As plastic materials improve, the need to develop performance-based standards more rapidly is necessary.
Feasibility of Selected Methods for Embossing Micro-Features in Thermoplastics
During the last few decades the use of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) has been steadily increasing in a number of industries, and especially in the medical industry. One application for MEMS is in micro-fluidic devices that rely on micro-channels (10 to 200 ?m wide and deep) to direct and analyze fluids for medical diagnostics. Current methods for producing these features, including hot embossing and micro-injection molding, can be slow (1 to 10 minutes cycle time), are only amendable to batch processing and expensive. Fast surface heating embossing methods have the potential of producing micro-channels rapidly and inexpensively. Three embossing methods were studied: ultrasonic, infrared radiation (IR) heating and hot gas heating. For IR and hot gas heating, a cold tool with the micro-features was pressed onto the surface immediately following heating. Similarly, for ultrasonic embossing the micro-features were machined on the surface of the horn. It was found that cycle times as short as a few seconds were achieved and the quality of the features was similar to those seen in injection molding. In addition FEA studies were conducted to simulate polymer flow during embossing.
3D-Laser Transmission Welding
Contour welding is a variant of the laser transmission welding that offers the highest flexibility relative to the weld geometry. In this process the laser beam is translated along the weld line using a robot. This paper reviews the results of welding experiments using a proprietary box geometry with a three-dimensional weld line. It was found that low leakages and high burst pressures can be achieved with optimized process parameters for Polyamide or Polyacetale. In addition, short welding times (a few seconds) were demonstrated. Thus, this process is well suited for mass production of complex plastics parts. It was also seen that the process is relatively robust and weld quality is relatively independent of parameter settings (over the ranges evaluated).
Through Transmission Laser Welding of Polycarbonate and High-Density Polyethylene
Through Transmission Laser Welding (TTLW) of thermoplastics is a relatively new joining process with many advantages for design and manufacturing of various components in electronic, medical and automotive industries. The use of high power diode laser systems has made TTLW a cost effective process in welding of many amorphous and semicrystalline polymers. In this work, a laser welding system, comprised of a power supply and a diode laser with a Branson proprietary fiber bundle, was used to experimentally study TTLW of polycarbonate (PC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The effects of welding power (measured laser power at the interface), heating time, and welding pressure on joint strength were studied. Maximum weld strength of about 95% the bulk strength of PC and HDPE were achieved.
Overlap Welding of Thermoplastic Parts without Causing Surface Thermal Damage by Using a CO2 Laser
This paper deals with the principle and applications of a novel infrared laser welding procedure for overlapped thermoplastic parts. Features of experiment, using a CO2 laser as a radiation heat source and numerical simulation of heat transfer phenomena combined with radiation and conduction in the welding process, are demonstrated. Not only high weld strength but also excellent surface quality of welded regions is essential for overlap welding of plastics in industrial applications.The current welding procedure was developed using a combination of penetration infrared radiation heating process and thermal diffusion cooling process by a solid material which is transparent to infrared radiation as a heatsink. The solid heatsink placed in contact with an irradiated surface of overlapped thermoplastic parts during radiation heating. This welding procedure is able to achieve both high weld strength and excellent surface appearance without causing surface thermal damage, as is often suffered in conventional direct infrared radiation welding process without a solid heatsink. In addition, the pigmentation of the welding material to increase absorption of radiation is unnecessary for this procedure.
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Apr. 26, 2011
Award-winning poet Stacey Waite was a big hit at the eighth annual Tapestries Release Party on Wednesday, April 20 at Shawnee State University. She passionately recited poetry from her three collections, "Choke," a winner of the 2005 Frank O'Hara Chapbook Prize from Thorngate Road Press, "Love Poem to Androgyny," winner of the 2008 Main Street Rag Press Chapbook Prize, and "The Lake Has No Saint," winner of the 2008 Tupelo Press Snowbound Chapbook Competition.
Her first full-length poetry collection, "Butch Geography," will be released in 2012 from Tupelo Press. Waite is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pittsburgh and teaches various writing and gender studies courses.
Several writers whose work appears in the new Tapestries edition also recited their work at the release party.

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New strategy for treating dry eye
Reproxalap could represent important treatment for patients with dry eye disease
Reproxalap, a novel agent that targets toxic aldehydes in tear film, could offer a new option in the treatment of dry eye disease, reported researchers at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2018 Annual Meeting.
Fifty-one patients with active dry eye disease received one of three formulations of the drug in a randomised, double-masked, phase IIa clinical trial. The formulations tested were topical ocular 0.1% reproxalap, 0.5% reproxalap or a 0.5% lipid formulation of reproxalap four times daily. Pooled results after 12 weeks of treatment showed statistically significant changes in the Symptom Assessment in Dry Eye (SANDE) score, the ocular discomfort score, the overall four-symptom score, Schirmer’s tests, osmolarity and corneal staining with lissamine green, announced David Clark MD, Chief Medical Officer at Aldeyra Therapeutics.
The study also showed a modest dose response, with improvement in symptoms seen after only one week of therapy. Improvement in corneal staining and osmolarity correlated with reduction in levels of tear reactive aldehyde species. The treatment was safe and well tolerated. A follow-on phase IIb trial is now under way that aims to enrol 300 patients with active disease, randomised equally to receive either 0.1% reproxalap, 0.25% reproxalap or vehicle for three months.
“Reproxalap could represent an important treatment for many patients that suffer from dry eye disease. The activity demonstrated within one week of therapy in the phase IIa clinical trial suggests that reproxalap could have significant potential for the treatment of dry eye disease,” said Gary Foulks MD, FACS, Professor Emeritus, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Louisville, US.
The treatment represents a different approach to dry eye therapy than current options. It is based on the idea that pro-inflammatory aldehyde mediators may contribute to ocular inflammation. Reproxalap acts to sequester pro-inflammatory reactive aldehyde species. The developers hope that the topical ocular aldehyde trap approach could augment existing dry eye therapy, ideally reducing the need for corticosteroids and their attendant risks.
A phase III clinical trial with reproxalap is also under way for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. That trial will also enrol 300 patients with active disease, randomised equally to receive either 0.1% reproxalap, 0.25% reproxalap or vehicle for three months. In a phase II trial, patients reported rapid resolution of ocular itching following administration of the drug.
Topical reproxalap is also being studied in a phase III clinical trial as a treatment of non-infectious anterior uveitis. Toxic aldehydes are known to be associated with inflammation, fibrotic changes and lipid destruction that lead to surface irritation, pain, photophobia, redness and vision loss in that rare disease.
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Rivian (RIVN) is planning to boost EV production by moving some of its engineers closer to its Illinois factory, according to the Wall Street Journal.
After producing 24,337 EVs last year, slightly missing its goal of 25,000, Rivian is not taking any chances this year.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said 2022 was a “challenging year” as the young EV maker scaled production of four products, including the R1T electric pickup, the R1S SUV, and two versions of its electric van, at low volumes in a massive factory designed for 150,000-vehicle output when fully operational.
As a result, Rivian’s losses swelled to over $6.7 billion in 2022 as the young electric vehicle maker balanced increasing production and cutting costs to drive efficiency. The woes continued this year, with Rivian recalling over 12,700 EVs earlier this year due to airbag deployment…


text: The masculinity or a masculinity The notion of ‘Masculinities’ is not synonyms to men or male. Masculinity is much more; masculinity is undeniably connected to gender. Therefore, masculinity entails the whole weight of gender and all connotations the dichotomy (male/female) brings to the table (Connell, 2005). Men and women both have expectations of behaviour, the ‘repetition’ and exposure to masculinity ideals create, as Connell calls them, ”patterns of practice by which people engage that position” (Connell, 2005, p. 15). In contemporary social psychology masculine and feminine stereotypes are viewed as more or less static, a blend of disposition and societal structures keeping them at place in society (Connell, 2005). The societal view classifies masculinity as an uninfluenced fact set in stone by your genes or determined by a higher power. Men just as women are considered to be in this absolute category, in which one only can occupy one space. Moreover one has to occupy one space (Connell, 2005). In the categorisation of gender certain essentialist assumptions take over and are emerging as generalisation. The phrases ‘Boys will be boys’ and ‘that is such a male thing to say’ is often heard by men and women alike, assuming that the nature of all men is the same. However, there are differences between men and their masculinities. There are multiple masculinities and these are not static but ever changing. Throughout history masculinities changed through interactions and the negotiation of gender roles is society (Connell, 2005). The concept of hegemonic masculinity is a very influential factor in the shaping of the masculinity representations (Cheng, 1999). The idea of hegemony “refers to the cultural dynamic by which a group claims and sustains a leading position in social life” (Connell, 2005, p. 77). An idealised and dominant picture of masculinity prevailed (mimicking the male and white colonial domination) over other masculinities. Hegemony can be considered a cultural dominance over other societies in the case of masculinity hegemony takes on an engendered representation (Sinha, 1995). In order to portray the ideal of the hegemonic male's superiority or his masculinity, the marginalised masculinities are shown as conquered or lacking (Connell, 2005).

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UPMC welcomes Navitha Ramesh, MD, as the new medical director for the Intensive Care Unit at UPMC Williamsport.
Craig Uhler of Williamsport isn’t one to sit still for very long. Last year, his job as a land surveyor had him on his feet and in the outdoors most of the time.
Scot Ferguson was on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina planning to get in a few rounds of golf, when it all started.
On January 17, 2017, Shannon Hester of Muncy was home alone. She woke that morning as she normally did but was tired and didn’t feel great.
Kristin Fisher and her husband Don moved to Williamsport in 1996 to start their careers, and a family. Don began working as a music teacher at Williamsport Area High School, and Kristin taught 7th grade English at Canton High School in Bradford County.
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If Clyde Daubert had a choice, he would be outside running his beagles or in the woods hunting.
On a pleasant fall day, Steve Wenzel, a retired school teacher, was busy getting his outside chores done knowing the winter months would soon be upon us.
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Ross Didier brings his artistic inspiration to the fore with a new vision of photographic stills for the Puffalo and Fable collections.
October 17th, 2022
Designing products for living requires talent, skill and expertise. Whether a chair or a table, sofa or ottoman each object needs to be conceived and created with utility and longevity in mind.
However, those that also create a longing or touch our imagination are in a league of their own, and Ross Didier understands this.
As an industrial designer, Didier has always been at the cutting edge of his profession, and his furniture products are proof of this. He has created myriad collections that stand the test of time and add lustre to our homes.
He is a thoughtful designer who considers all aspects of furniture, the form and function, sustainability and comfort, but also the narrative and backstory that becomes the theatre of design.
Over the past 30 years since Didier designed his first collection, there has been range upon range of furniture created that reflect his artistic and inquisitive mind.
Take the Fable Collection in 2011 that was inspired by simple folk tales; or the Vue de Monde seating range that Didier sees as functional pets; or even the First Bite Collection created by the ideas of history and the rise and fall of empires. The Puffalo lounging collection – Didier’s latest – was conceived as a homage to exotic and bohemian explorations through Morocco.
There is always an idea that sparks and effects the design; they are unexpected inspirations that manifest in physical objects.
And so, Didier has brought his artistic inspiration to the fore with a new vision of photographic stills for the Puffalo and Fable collections. It’s furniture as art and presents the lounging and seating as gallery pieces for everyday life.
“It has been an in-depth project, over a long, extended period, without any time constraints and without any clear agenda why,” says Didier. “I like creating the mood for my pieces to exist, and I’m trying to enlighten the creative spirit behind my designs.
“The contemporary baroque stage set feels familiar yet surreal, and I like the theatrical drama and the imaginary conversations it evokes.”
Yes, it is theatre and highly stylised at that, but it is an extension of the product itself that takes design to another level of artistry.
As Didier elaborates, “I find the emotional connection to the places that furniture inhabits, and the experiences this generates, is more important than the pieces themselves, and I’m hoping the visual narrative helps make a connection.”
So, while we can marvel at a beautifully designed Didier chair and enjoy its style and comfort, we know that this designer is thinking beyond the physical form to a more imaginative otherworld and wants to take us there.
While the studio is always open to discover and explore the physical, that is, other manufacturing techniques, materials and ways of thinking about design, this also includes how to present the finished object to the world.
Merging furniture design with art is what makes Didier tick, and he does this in his own unique style that continues to delight and surprise.
Design is more than simply an object for Didier, it is a story, a place or an inspiration, and it is this that adds a cerebral richness to his wonderful furniture pieces.
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When your toddler suffers, you endure alongside along with her. That’s what makes you a mom! Worrying comes with the territory. As does sleepless nights! Most moms face these points, however you probably have a reflux child, you simply must work somewhat tougher.
Does your child spit up a bit an excessive amount of? Does she arch her again whereas feeding? Is she fussier than different infants her age? Should you answered sure to those questions, your child simply may need reflux. A visit to the physician will make clear your doubts and rule out GERD, reflux’ scarier cousin.
Each Reflux and GERD are widespread amongst infants and infants. Most infants outgrow their reflux by six months of age. And within the majority of instances, infants want no medicine or remedy, simply tons of laundry!
However in some instances, GERD can result in Sandifer’s Syndrome.
What’s Sandifer’s Syndrome?
Sandifer’s syndrome is a dysfunction of the higher gastrointestinal tract with neurological manifestations. It’s seen in each younger infants in addition to adolescents. In scientific lingo, ‘Sandifer syndrome is a mixture of GERD together with spastic torticollis and dystonic physique actions with or with out hiatal hernia’ (1). Although the trigger is but not clear, many specialists counsel that the positioning of the physique throughout an episode could present reduction from stomach discomfort brought on by acid reflux disorder.
Sandifer Syndrome Signs :
The signs of Sandifer’s syndrome are sometimes misinterpreted as seizure. Should you discover any of the next signs, speak to your pediatrician:
- Arching of the again
- Sudden motion of the pinnacle and neck to at least one facet, with the legs on the alternative facet
- Gurgling sounds
- Irregular eye actions
- Potential vomiting
Most Sandifer’s syndrome episodes last as long as 1 to three minutes. In extreme instances, these episodes can reoccur as many as ten instances a day!
Here’s a video that exhibits a traditional Sandifer’s Syndrome episode:
Prognosis of Sandifer’s Syndrome:
Should you discover your toddler displaying the above signs, take her to the physician.
- Your child’s pediatrician will ask about your child’s spasm historical past. Be prepared for questions like ‘what number of instances a day does it happen?’ ‘What time of day?’ and ‘what results in it?’ So, even earlier than you head to the physician, make a remark of your child’s seizure-like episodes. A bit of sleuthing in your half will make the physician’s job simpler.
- If the physician continues to be uncertain, he could order a video-EEG monitoring to diagnose your toddler’s situation.
Sandifer Syndrome Remedy:
Although the signs of Sandifer syndrome may scare you, don’t panic! Most of the time, your child would require no remedy, except her signs stem from a extreme case of GERD. A foul GERD can hamper your child’s consuming and progress curve. Many GERD infants are recognized as ‘failure to thrive’ (lack of ample progress). If that’s the case, your pediatrician could suggest a number of remedy choices:
- Keep away from overfeeding.
- Strive growing frequency and lowering quantity of feeds.
- Elevate your child’s head whereas feeding her.
- Ensure that to burp her for no less than 20 minutes after every feed.
- Maintain the infant in an upright place for 20-30 minutes after feeding.
When easy measures fail to cut back reflux, your physician could advise you to:
- Present Thickened Feeds: One wonderful means of doing that is to combine rice cereal together with your child’s common system. Breast-fed infants might be given the thickener earlier than their feed.
- Switching Formulation: Your pediatrician could advise you to change your child’s system. In case your physician suspects lactose intolerance, he could ask you to attempt a soy-based system.
- Treatment: In case not one of the above-mentioned measures work, your physician could attempt Toddler Gaviscon®. Within the case of extreme GERD, Omeprazole may additionally be prescribed.
- Surgical procedure: If nothing works and your child exhibits no indicators of enchancment, surgical procedure stands out as the solely approach out. However a surgical procedure is barely thought-about in extraordinarily extreme instances of GERD.
Sandifer’s syndrome in itself isn’t any motive to fret. It’s the underlying trigger – GERD – that wants remedy. The signs of Sandifer’s syndrome are the physique’s protection mechanism in opposition to the ache that comes with reflux and GERD.
If you’re in the midst of a Sandifer’s syndrome episode – don’t panic! It’ll cross. And like most infants, your child too will probably outgrow it before later. However speaking to the physician by no means hurts! So, ebook an appointment at the moment.
Does your little one have Sandifer’s Syndrome? What first alerted you to it? What signs did you little one present? Share your expertise with us within the feedback part beneath.

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Congress has begun to consider cybersecurity legislation in earnest for the 113th Congress. The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider shortly H.R. 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). The bill addresses the growing problem of foreign powers infiltrating U.S. public and private computer systems to steal valuable information. The bill represents only a small step toward addressing the cybersecurity threats the country faces. The bill as ordered reported has significant flaws, but the House has the opportunity to correct them.
The bill establishes an information-sharing regime under which private sector entities may, but are not required to, share information with the government about efforts to gain unauthorized access to their computer systems. Conversely, the government may, but is not required to, share cybersecurity information under appropriate security rules with private sector entities. The bill encourages the private sector entities to share cyber threat information with the government by limiting the government’s use of the information to cybersecurity-related purposes and protecting them from liability.
Protect the Privacy of Americans
The bill falls short of protecting the privacy of Americans in one major respect. Although proposed section 1104(c)(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 as contained in the bill may have been intended to protect firearms sales records, tax return records, medical records, and similar records, the provision has exactly the opposite effect. Regarding cybersecurity information that is identified with a person and is shared with the federal government under the legislation, section 1104(c)(4) says:
The Federal Government may not use the following information…shared with the Federal Government…unless such information is used in accordance with the policies and procedures established under paragraph (7):… (E) Firearms sales records. (F) Tax return records.… (H) Medical records.
In turn, the referenced paragraph (7) says:
The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall establish and periodically review policies and procedures governing the receipt, retention, use, and disclosure of non-publicly available cyber threat information shared with the Federal Government.…
The result of the interaction of sections 1104(c)(4) and 1104(c)(7) is that section 1104(c)(4) actually affirmatively authorizes the government to make use of firearms sales records, tax return records, and medical records shared under the legislation, as long as the government does so under rules set by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, pursuant to section 1104(d)(7).
Congress has long recognized the need for protection of privacy with respect to firearms sales records, tax return records, and medical records and has passed laws to protect them. Thus, for example, section 103(i) of Public Law 103-159 prohibits having a federal firearms registry, section 6103 of title 26 of the U.S. Code provides for the confidentiality of tax return records and specifies detailed requirements before intelligence agencies can have access to them, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy regulations protect the confidentiality of medical records. The CISPA should not displace privacy protections under current federal law and, in particular, should not make the privacy of Americans’ firearms sales records, tax records, and medical records shared under the legislation subject to whatever rules the DNI, after consulting the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, comes up with.
The House should revise section 1104(c)(4) to make clear that nothing in section 1104 impairs or otherwise affects the protections in the Privacy Act nor provides any authority to collect under the legislation the types of information listed in section 1104(c)(4), such as firearms sales records, tax records, or medical records.
Enact Permanent Legislation or at Least Fix the Five-Year Sunset Provision
Another major concern with the bill is the sunset clause in section 3 of the bill. It automatically repeals the entire bill after five years. It would be best for the Congress to enact useful cybersecurity legislation on a permanent basis.
If the legislation is to be temporary, the sunset clause must take into account that, when the five-year self-repeal occurs, the government still will be in possession of cybersecurity information shared by private entities under the legislation. Additionally, private entities still will be in possession of cybersecurity information they received from the government under the legislation. Further, claims may have arisen under the legislation and lawsuits may be underway.
It would be preferable for the House to make the legislation permanent, but if the House limits the effect of the legislation for five years, the House should revise the sunset clause to preserve in effect after five years the provisions in the bill that protect the confidentiality of and limit the use of information shared or received under the legislation and the provisions that govern legal liability and judicial process.
Allow Additional Government Uses of Cybersecurity Information Received
Section 1104(b)(3)(D) of National Security Act of 1947, as contained in the bill, provides strict limits on the uses the government can make of cybersecurity information received from the private sector under the bill. The House should consider whether to permit the government to use cybersecurity information it receives under the legislation for purposes in addition to those specifically listed in bill, such as for U.S. Secret Service protective functions under section 3056 of title 18 of the U.S. Code and for continuity of government purposes in emergencies. The government’s freedom under the legislation to use the cybersecurity information it receives should not be too broad, but it should not be too narrow, either.
Conclusion: Fix the Flaws and Stick with a Model of Government–Private Sector Cooperation
With the correction of the flaws outlined above, House passage of the CISPA legislation would mark a small step forward on the long path toward achieving the cybersecurity of the United States. But that small step will go for naught if the Senate persists in its effort of the last Congress to enact legislation to regulate rather than cooperate with the private sector on cybersecurity. The command approach of government regulation will never keep pace with the ever-changing world of cybersecurity; cooperation between government and the private sector holds out the best hope for prompt progress on cybersecurity. If the House and Senate meet in conference on cybersecurity legislation later in the current Congress, the House approach of cooperation between the government and the private sector should prevail.
—David S. Addington is the Group Vice President for Research at The Heritage Foundation.

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Limavady man Declan Paul Butcher jailed for two 'one-punch' attacks
A 25-year-old man from Limavady has been jailed for knocking out two men in separate attacks on the same night.
Declan Paul Butcher from Roe Park Court committed the 'single punch' assaults on Market Street in Limavady on 2 October 2014.
CCTV footage showed his first victim being knocked unconscious. A second man suffered a double jaw fracture.
Butcher appeared at Londonderry Crown Court on Thursday. He was sentenced to 14 months in prison.
The court heard that the defendant had 51 previous convictions including eight assaults.
He had also been assessed as presenting a high likelihood of reoffending.
The judge told Butcher he had inflicted "gratuitous violence" on two" completely innocent" members of the public.
The second man was punched and knocked out when he came across the first victim lying unconscious on Market Street.
Both men later regained consciousness in hospital.


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On February 5 Arbidex is going big: automated arbitrage is launched!
Following the crowdsale launch, on February 5 we are rolling out the core feature of Arbidex — an automated exchange arbitrage window that will be displayed on the MVP website and becomes available to users depending on their levels on the platform — Upgraded, Silver, Gold and Ultimate:
ABX-tokens amount necessary to obtain a specific status and arbitrage limits
The implementation of the key functionality of the platform is our core priority, that’s why working on operational management and development of the product occupies 80% of our attention. We built Arbidex on the basis of existing arbitrage cryptocurrency fund that has been running since the beginning of 2017. We reinvested the company profit in the development of a mathematical algorithm. Since October 2017 we’ve been building a stable system, where the automatic algorithm eliminates all the risks. The process of implementing of arbitrage strategies involves a number of complexities that require a well-considered technical and software base. The platform is able to analyze thousands of pairs of crypto-currency and find the most profitable chains, earning up to 1.48% from each. We will be implementing a technical roadmap demonstrating the various modules including the open source and POC (proof of concept). We are trying to do our best to deliver our community the opportunity to start making profit as early as at the MVP stage.
By virtue of the ability to track the actual difference between the rates of traded currency pairs on several exchanges, a robot-system automatically makes transactions with an accurately calculated effect based on real data. Users receive system recommendations that rely on the current course of automatic trading and can perform arbitrage transactions using their own funds. The platform will deduct a commission (the so-called “success fee”) of up to 50% of the revenue of such an operation. The return on investment to a user in the arbitration reaches 0.2% of the amount of the deposit per day.
We believe that the arbitrage functionality is pretty awesome, because it allows trading without any risks on highly volatile cryptocurrency market. Log in to MVP website on Feb 5 to test the product. Your feedback is very welcome, so that we could improve the product.

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text: During the interrogation of an entitled, arrogant man suspected of giving drugs to a young girl who then died, Commissario Guido Brunetti acts rashly, doing something he will quickly come to regret. In the fallout, he begins to doubt his career choices and realises that he needs a break, needs to get away from the stifling problems of his work. Granted leave from the Questura, Brunetti is shipped off by his wife, Paola, to a villa owned by a wealthy relative on Sant'Erasmo, one of the largest islands in the Venetian laguna. There he intends to pass his days rowing, and his nights reading Pliny's Natural History. The recuperative stay goes according to plan and Brunetti is finally able to relax, until Davide Casati, the caretaker of the house on Sant'Erasmo, goes missing following a sudden storm. Nobody can find him - not his daughter, not his friends, and not the woman he's secretly been visiting.


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“You just let her get away? And I’m the one who’s unfit? FUCK YOU!”
I waited almost 3months to see this movie and it did not disappoint! I grabbed the digital download today in support of The Community Hope Center in Florida. It’s not just about the donation but also bringing awareness of the growing poverty numbers among children in the USA.
This movie does not sugar coat the reality of the struggling lower class America. Sean Baker shines a big…
“Actually, really knowing someone doesn’t mean anything. People change. A person may like pineapple today and something else tomorrow”
I absolutely fell in love with this film! The amount of emotion and desire for companionship in this movie is overwhelming. In a city that is so on the move, it takes a few breaths to give us these 2 stories of sentiment. The plots both include dejected policemen getting over girlfriends by of course, looking for love. The segments are…


Created attachment 516492 [details] screenshot Fennec 4.0b5/ Android steps to reproduce: 1. Load https://addons-next.allizom.org/en-US/mobile/addon/mobile-add-on123/ observed behavior: Install button is missing
Not sure if this is potch or jbalogh. On the desktop site it shows up as "Download for Maemo"
pretty sure I fixed this last week... http://github.com/jbalogh/zamboni/commit/c2028deb576 Ah, there we go.


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SARASOTA, Fla. -- Twins closer Glen Perkins, who has been dealing with a mild right oblique strain, threw a bullpen session without any issues on Tuesday, and he is scheduled to pitch in a Minor League game on Thursday.
If all goes well in the Minor League game, Perkins would make his Grapefruit League debut this weekend. Perkins hasn't pitched in a game since throwing a scoreless inning against the University of Minnesota on March 4.
"Perkins threw this morning, and everything went well," Twins manager Paul Molitor said. "We're going to try to get him in a game in the Minor League fields on Thursday, and if that goes well, we'll get him in a game over the weekend."
Perkins, a two-time All-Star, is expected to be ready for the start of the season if everything goes to plan and he doesn't suffer any setbacks.
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


Nissan's smallest car in the U.S. market is the Versa and it's due for a refresh. That new design is expected to appear in 2010 and will be built on the same platform that French partner Renault uses for the Megane. Like the current Versa, it will apparently be coming in both four-door sedan and five-door hatch flavors. Also coming from the French side of the family will likely be some engines. Like those from many other automakers, these are expected to follow the path of smaller displacement a
Ford announced earlier this year that all of its future cars would be common between the U.S. and Europe starting with the Fiesta and the next-generation Focus. The Fiesta will arrive in early 2010, with the Focus coming later in the year. The Focus will be built on an updated version of the C1 platform that's used on the current Euro Focus and the Mazda3. German magazine Auto Bild has a rendering of what they think the new Focus will look like. Ford NA design boss Peter Horbury has said future
The December issue of Road & Track should be turning up on magazine racks and in mailboxes momentarily including a segment on new and future cars. Parts of it have already turned up online including this rendering of what they think the Tesla Model S will look like. Unfortunately, the reality of actually laying out, print and shipping paper magazines mean that they the content was generated weeks or months ahead of last week's announcements at Tesla.


Samoa Headline News
TWO DEAD, TWO MISSING AFTER CAR WASHES AWAY
Two people are missing and two others have been confirmed dead in Samoa after the vehicle they were traveling in was swept down a flooded river that had destroyed part of the road.
The police say the family of seven did not realize the road at Ti'avea Aleipata had collapsed due to flooding.
They say the two people confirmed dead are the driver's three year old son and his male cousin who was 37.
The owner and driver of the vehicle, Iakopo Paiaaua Peteru, who is 33, his 22 year old brother and a 29 year old female relative have been admitted to Motootua Hospital and are in a stable condition.
Teams from Police Search and Rescue, Emergency services and villagers at Ti'avea Aleipata are searching for the driver's missing parents who are both over 60.
ROAD CLOSED AS FLOODING CONTINUES
A main road in the east of Upolu has been closed for repairs after sustaining damage from flooding.
Disaster Management officials say heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in low lying areas and all rivers across the country.
The assistant chief executive of the Disaster Management Office says the worst flooding is affecting the Vaisigano river in Apia and the Mali'oli'o and Lano rivers, both on Sava'ii.
Filomena Nelson says the most damage occurred on part of the main road to Aleipata in Ti'avea village, where a mini-van accident occurred early on Thursday, which left two dead and two missing.
"The road is now closed for several days until we get it fixed by a contractor. The Land Transport Authority has closed the road and they're going to have a contractor to have it fixed before it is open to the public."
Filomena Nelson says residents in Samoa are being advised to boil water before drinking and to avoid playing in the floodwaters.
FOUR IN SAMOA GET ARTIFICIAL LIMBS FROM THE U.S.
A group of doctors from Utah are on a mission in Samoa fitting artificial limbs, specially made to suit the Samoan environment, for four lucky patients in Savai’i.
The Samoa Observer reports the team belongs to a group called Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Mobility Mission that works around the world to create and provide high-quality, low-cost prosthetic care to individuals in need.
A certified Prosthetist, Dr. Lane Ferrin who came with the team, told the Samoa Observer they knew there was need for their help in Samoa.
The visit this week is the team’s first time in Samoa.
Patient, Iokapeta Pasia from Fatausi, told the Observer she was grateful when she was selected as one of hundreds of people in Samoa to have the opportunity of receiving an artificial limb.
“I was very happy when I was told of the chance to come here today,” she said.
The other patients treated during the mission are Esau Pau, a 66-year-old from Taga, Sagato Savelio 58 from Pu’apu’a and 11-year-old Fareti Toni, from Fogapoa.
SAMOA POLICE COMMISSIONERS REMAIN SUSPENDED
Samoa’s most senior police officers, Commissioner Lilomaiava Fou Taioalo and Assistant Commissioner, Sala Uili Lafaele remain suspended on full pay.
Although it has been several months since Cabinet suspended the duo, the officers are expected to remain off duty for a few more weeks, the Samoa Observer reported this week.
Both senior officers were suspended in order not to influence the investigation by a Commission of Inquiry that is looking into mismanagement and abuse of power at Samoa’s Tafa’igata Prison.
They two will remain suspended giving the Commission time to complete its report to Cabinet. But according to the lawyer assisting the Commission, Sine Lafaiali’i-Koria, the “magnitude of evidence” gathered during the hearing caused the extension.
Of the 122 witnesses, 40 were current prisoners, seven former prisoners, 56 police officers the rest were members of the public.
Sources: Radio New Zealand, Samoa Observer


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Griffin ExpressCard 5:1 Card Reader
Fit a memory card reader into your reader-less laptop
Review Plenty of notebooks incorporate memory card readers these days, usually units capable of handling many, many different kinds of card. Not so Apple's Pro laptop line-up and a fair few portable PCs too. Enter Griffin's ExpressCard 5:1 Card Reader.
The name say it all: this a a five-in-one memory card reader constructed around the ExpressCard 34 form factor. Slip it into your laptop's Express Card slot and - bingo - you also have a way to read Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, MMC and xD cards. And of course, with a suitable card-sized adaptor you can connect a range of even smaller memory cards too.
I tried the ExpressCard 5:1 Card Reader in my MacBook Pro's woefully underused ExpressCard 34 slot. I had some difficulty getting it to read cards at first, but I think this is a laptop issue rather than a fault in the card, as I've had problems getting the machine to recognise other ExpressCards at times.
Once the card was visible to the operating system - you can tell because an inserted memory card mounts on the desktop almost immediately - I had no problems swapping cards in and out.
That said, some care is needed, as both the memory card and the ExpressCard are spring-loaded and it's a little too easy to pop the wrong one out. Again that's not the fault of the ExpressCard per se.
And it's a very minor issue. The ExpressCard 5:1 Card Reader registers with the host as a 480Mbps USB 2.0 device so copying files back and forth is a speedy business. The ExpressCard fits flush with the edge of the MacBook Pro, so it really is like having a built in card reader.
You might say having one is unnecessary in this era of (almost) ubiquitous USB cabling, but if you're a digital camera, MP3 player, mobile phone and/or PDA user and your device's memory card formats are compatible, the ExpressCard means you've one or more fewer cables to carry when you're travelling.
That wins my thumbs-up, as does the fact that, unlike an external card reader, the ExpressCard 5:1 Card Reader can be kept safely tucked inside your notebook. So that's one less box to carry too. Personally, I'd pay extra for that. For folk on a budget, however, no-name USB-connected external units are much cheaper.
Paying more for the convenience the ExpressCard 5:1 brings is a subjective decision: I'd pay the premium, someone else might not. Functionality is another matter, and the ExpressCard 5:1 loses points for failing to accept the new generation of SDHC cards. While it would happily mount the SD, MMC and Memory Stick Pro cards I tried, it wouldn't connect the 4GB SanDisk SDHC product I tried. That's unacceptable in a card reader as new as this and priced where this one is. Worse, it stopped the unit reading any other kind of card until I'd restarted the Mac.
Finally, a use for your MacBook Pro's ExpressCard bay. And if you've another type of laptop then you can rid yourself of all those USB cables and dongles that impede the traveller. Unless you're using SDHC cards, of course...


Facts About Orlando Hvac Repair Revealed
Indicators on Orlando Hvac Repair You Should Know
Your HEATING AND COOLING system is meant to keep you comfortable, not make your family ill. However, that is simply what it can do if you are noticing an unusual or undesirable smell when it strikes air. They can be signs of numerous problems, but two of these problems are electric concerns as well as mold and mildew contamination.
Nevertheless, if you see a solid burning odor, there is a likelihood you might have a problem with the electric wiring or the insulation around it in the system. There are a number of different noises that come from your A/C, any of which can be one of the indicators your Air Conditioner requires repair work.
Here are a few of the noises and also what they might possibly indicate for your Air Conditioning system: This might imply there is a tiny blockage in the follower of your exterior system. You should evaluate the follower as well as remove anything that could be striking it as it runs. This clicking audio could suggest an electric trouble in several of the system parts.
If this is your only problem, it will likely not trigger any type of larger issues. However, you may likewise have a refrigerant leakage that would certainly result in larger problems. This noise is likely an indicator that the follower in your outdoor unit is hitting something. There might be a bigger blockage or the place of the follower may have come loose.
A screeching noise is usually an excellent sign there is an issue with your fan belt. The noise may reoccur, making you think that it's not a huge problem (AC service). Nevertheless, if the belt is damaged, eventually it will certainly break, which would certainly leave you without any functioning Air Conditioning. So, with all these noises.
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If you hear this sound, it is likely coming from your outdoor system. The steel on metal sound can typically be triggered by the fan electric motor bearings going out on your outside unit. This repair work will likely need replacing the fan. This noise is likely from your compressor. This sound can indicate a high-pressure buildup in the system, which can be very dangerous. HVAC service.
Nonetheless, if your system remains to attempt to operate, it is best to turn off your system till your COOLING AND HEATING specialist gets here. The thermostat is the "brain" of the HEATING AND COOLING system, telling which components to work and for for how long. It is constantly gauging and also reevaluating those instructions. If your AC system is not switching on or competes brief durations of time before shutting down, your thermostat might be at fault.
Your thermostat might need to be replaced to guarantee your system can run precisely again. If you see that you've had to fix numerous components of your system or system in the last couple of months, it might be time to think about substitute. There is no point in remaining to spend for repairs if they are just lengthening the life of the unit by brief durations of time.
While we recognize that it is not always quickly in the budget plan to change a system, if your old unit or system is hopping along requiring many fixings, it is likely much more economical to proceed with the replacement. If there is one point we understand in Houston, it is humidity.
This is one of the signs your A/C needs repair work that That's since moisture cultivates mold as well as mildew development and can trigger several various other concerns for your household's health (Orlando HVAC repair). This aspect of the HVAC system's feature is essential to your household's health and wellness. Often when you see wetness around your system, it may just be condensate.
Not known Details About Air Conditioning Service
The you may experience would certainly be a refrigerant leakage. Cooling agents are dangerous, so any kind of cooling agent leak is cause for problem. If you have a condensate leakage, the drainpipe line for condensate might be blocked or broken. These are likewise signs your AC needs repair and also concerns explanation that you must attend to quickly.
It is normal for utility expenses to rise in read this post here the summer season with higher temperature levels. However, if you discover a rise that does not appear in sync with the raised use your A/C, it wouldn't harm for your HEATING AND COOLING tech to inspect points out. There can be a problem in your ductwork or thermostat, or your device might be reaching completion of its life.
Typically, ten years is a great life expectations of an a/c unit in 2018. If your unit is currently approaching or previous 10 years of life, you could intend to consider a new system. The expense of replacement might be significant, however a new system will certainly likewise function far more efficiently.
This suggests there are a lot of elements that can require repair. However, if you to the feature of your HEATING AND COOLING system, you may be able to capture very early signs before they become large troubles.
This video clip discovers the two most common HEATING AND COOLING failures. Those being the run or "Dual" capacitor and the outdoor/condenser fan motor. The A/C compressor is running, butt he fan won't kick on. The A/C follower functions yet just blows hot air, the compressor will not activate.
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Bid to halt Yeelirrie project
The Conservation Council of WA and members of the Tjiwarl native title group have taken Supreme Court action appealing the controversial approval of the Yeelirrie uranium project in the last days of the Barnett Liberal government.
Former environment minister Albert Jacob approved the Yeelirrie project against the recommendation of the Environmental Protection Authority which said mining would lead to the extinction of several unique species of subterranean fauna.
The stygofauna, which are extremely small and live in the soil, have been identified only at the Yeelirrie site.
Papers were lodged in the Supreme Court yesterday to stop the proposed mine, claiming an error of law was made in approving the project when the EPA had ruled against the development.
Tjiwarl traditional owners have opposed uranium mining at Yeelirrie for more than 40 years.
Uranium was first discovered there in 1972, with BHP Billiton selling the site to Canadian uranium miner Cameco in 2012 for $430 million. Cameco lodged plans to mine the site in a more intensive way over a shorter period of time.
The project would involve a 9km open-pit mine, clearing 2421ha of vegetation and generating 36 million tonnes of potentially radioactive mine waste to be stored in open pits, CCWA claims.
In August last year the WA EPA recommended the project be rejected stating: “The EPA has concluded that the proposal cannot meet the EPA’s environmental objectives for subterranean fauna.”
In 2015, more than 3000 people lodged submissions with EPA, opposing the proposed mine.
Despite the EPA’s recommendation, and a subsequent appeal by the miner being dismissed, the project was granted environmental approval by Mr Jacob just before the March election.
CCWA director Piers Verstegen cited environmental, economic and social concerns over the approval of the mine.
He said environment groups could not allow any project that would knowingly cause the extinction of unique species to go unchallenged, given the precedent it would set.
“There are three to 11 species of subterranean fauna that are at risk from extinction from the excavation of the mine pit, the subterranean fauna habitat,” Mr Verstegen said. “These species have only ever been identified at Yeelirrie and inside the pit area.
“The loss of 100 per cent of their habitat will almost certainly ensure their extinction. We believe there are legal flaws in the way the Yeelirrie approval was granted.
“The approval also directly contradicts the science, evidence, and advice of the EPA, is inconsistent with the object and principles of the Environmental Protection Act, and sanctions the extinction of multiple unique species.”
Mr Verstegen said the size or public profile of the species at risk should never be a factor in ruling on a development which may cause extinctions.
Mr Verstegen said Cameco’s proposal doubled the rate of production that was proposed by BHP Billiton, increasing water demand, the number of trucks from Yeelirrie to Port Adelaide and increased dust risks.
Tjiwarl native title holder Vicky Abdullah said: “Yeelirrie is important to my family, we have fought to protect this site for over 40 years and we won’t stop now.
“I don’t want a toxic legacy here for my grandchildren.
“We have no choice but to defend our country, our culture and the environment from the threat of uranium mining, not just for us but for everyone.”
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Querying Uncertain Spatio-Temporal Data
The problem of modeling and managing uncertain data has received a great deal of interest, due to its manifold applications in spatial, temporal, multimedia and sensor databases. There exists a wide range of work covering spatial uncertainty in the static (snapshot) case, where only one point of time is considered. In contrast, the problem of modeling and querying uncertain spatio-temporal data has only been treated as a simple extension of the spatial case, disregarding time dependencies between consecutive timestamps. In this paper, the authors present a framework for efficiently modeling and querying uncertain spatio-temporal data.


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Jamie Carragher predicts who will win the title after Liverpool FC’s 2-0 win at Arsenal
Jamie Carragher is backing Liverpool FC to win the Premier League title after their 2-0 victory over Arsenal at The Emirates on Sunday
Jamie Carragher is backing Liverpool FC to go on and win the Premier League title after the Reds moved to within a point of league leaders Manchester City thanks to their 2-0 victory at Arsenal at The Emirates on Wednesday night.
Arsenal looked more threatening in a pulsating first half at the Emirates Stadium as Gabriel Martinelli posed a danger up against Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Sadio Mane came close to breaking the deadlock for the visitors on the stroke of half-time when Trent Alexander-Arnold picked out the Senegal international with a superb pass but the Liverpool FC number 10 fired over the crossbar.
The 29-year-old thought he had made the breakthrough at the start of the second half when Mane beat Ramsdale but the goal was ruled out due to offside.
But Diogo Jota edged the Premier League title challengers into a slender lead when the Portugal international managed to squeeze a finish past Ramsdale at the Arsenal goalkeeper’s near post in the 54th minute.
Liverpool FC were 2-0 up eight minutes later when Jota’s replacement Roberto Firmino produced a clever finish in front of Ramsdale after Andy Robertson managed to pick out the Brazil international.
And Sky Sports pundit Carragher tipped Liverpool FC to win the Premier League crown after their impressive 2-0 win at Arsenal.
“I think it’s absolutely massive,” Carragher told Sky Sports when asked about the importance of their 2-0 victory in the context of the title race.
“I think everyone connected with Liverpool FC will think they’ll go on and win the title.
“There is still a point in it but I think [it is] the momentum Liverpool have…”
Liverpool FC are a point behind Manchester City after their 2-0 win over Arsenal, although the Reds have a better goal difference than Pep Guardiola’s men.
Arsenal face a difficult game at Aston Villa in their next Premier League game on Saturday lunchtime, while Liverpool FC will take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-final at the City Ground on Sunday.


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In the aftermath of the New Zealand massacre, as a most recent example, many a Jewish media pundit, congressman, and even religious leader decided to push for various iterations of gun control legislation to be passed, claiming that infringing upon the Second Amendment will somehow fix the problem of gun violence. But remember: This been tried before – and the consequences were absolutely devastating.
A certain leader in 1930s Germany, it turns out, rose to power on a platform that included mass gun confiscation, which he claimed would make everything better – and the people as a whole fell for it. And not long after, as the history books show, the resultant unarmed populace was powerless to defend against this same German leader's endgame of mass murder against Jews and others whom he deemed a threat.
It wasn't until years later, after millions were slaughtered, that the United States and other opposing powers put a stop to it – once again reminding the world why Americans should treasure their Second Amendment rights as a priceless gift, and one that prevents the type of mass genocide that was employed by Adolph Hitler.
In other words, instead of pushing for more restrictions on guns every time there's a tragic mass shooting, Americans should instead push for more education on the proper use of guns. It's also not a bad idea post-shooting to remind the public that, the more guns held by law-abiding citizens, the less likely it is that a mass shooting will even occur at all.
"Following a mass murder, calls should increase for universal self-defense training, discounts and sales on firearms, range time, ammunition, classes for men, women, children and families as groups, and new gun-safety and marksmanship curricula for schools," contends Ammoland.com. "Unfortunately, leading the charge to disarm the public and make people helpless in the face of known dire threats that are clear and present dangers, are Jews for the confiscation of firearms."
"These misguided brethren of ours have been misled and have forgotten the lesson of the Holocaust: 'Never Again!'" Ammoland.com adds. "If they remembered, there would be no way to attack us and get away with it. We would bring a barrage down upon the attackers that would forever give them pause before such an attempt were ever made. Never Again! Wake up and smell the muzzles pointed at you."
One of the groups leading the charge against the often Jewish-led calls for more gun control are Jewish members of a group known as Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO), which openly condemns all such demands for the Second Amendment to be trampled. Described as America's "most aggressive civil-rights organization," JPFO sees no place for gun control in the American paradigm, urging more gun ownership to help fight back against gun violence.
"So-called 'gun control' does not control guns and doesn't control criminal behavior," the group points out, pointing to situations like the one in Brazil where gun violence has plummeted as restrictions on gun ownership have been lifted.
"What [gun control] does do is disarm the innocent, leaving them helpless in the face of criminals, tyrannical governments and genocide. History repeatedly proves this fact," the group adds, pointing out that, unfortunately, all four main branches of Judaism currently and misguidedly support more gun control measures.
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NBA TV’s Monday doubleheader features two matchups of playoff and championship contenders. The Denver Nuggets hope to keep winning ways going when they face the Dallas Mavericks in the early game before the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers complete the second game of a back-to-back set for both teams in the nightcap. The first game is set to tip at 8:00 p.m. ET with the second game following that one up at 10:30 p.m. ET.
If you aren’t around a TV to check out this NBA matchup, you can stream the game online on the NBA TV site, but keep in mind that you’ll need a subscription. Occasionally, they’ll promote a free trial for the subscription. If you don’t have a login to live stream the game through the NBA TV website, you can get a free trial from YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, AT&T TV Now, FuboTV, or Sling TV to stream the game.
The two teams met earlier in the season, with the Nuggets claiming a huge victory. Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are MVP candidates leading two teams who are getting hot. The Nuggets won Sunday against the Trail Blazers for their fifth straight victory, while the Mavericks have won four of their last five games.
The Bulls have come back down to Earth a bit after a hot start but got a much-needed win Sunday against a Clippers team riding a seven-game winning streak. The Lakers also got a win Sunday, handling the Spurs with relative ease. Alex Caruso will be hoping for a big game, as the new Chicago guard was reportedly low-balled by the Lakers in free agency which caused him to change teams.


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EU's Rehn says new Greek loan tranche certain: report
HELSINKI (Reuters) - The European Union's top economic official said Greece was "practically certain" to get a new tranche of bailout loans, public broadcaster YLE reported on Friday.
Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn was also quoted as saying the issue will be decided on Saturday. European finance ministers are due to hold a teleconference on Saturday, instead of a meeting originally scheduled for Sunday. (Reporting by Helsinki Newsroom; Editing by Susan Fenton)


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Three people were killed in Delhi-NCR during the storm and dust storm that hit northwest India on Sunday night. With a wind speed of 109 kmph, the storm also disrupted Metro and flight services and stopped traffic. Incidents of trees, walls and electricity falls were also reported in various parts of the city.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the next two days will see torrential rains and thunderstorms, although not as strong. Before the storm, an official from the Met department said that the maximum temperature in the city was 40.6 degrees Celsius, a notch higher than normal.
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“There is a circulation of a western disturbance in northwestern India, we forecast that the weather will be adverse for two or three days, this storm will continue for the next 48-72 hours,” said Charan Singh, Scientist, IMD, on the change of Weather in Delhi. “Electric storms, accompanied by winds, are also very likely in isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west of UP, Bihar, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala,” the IMD advisory said.
Storm wreaks havoc
Police said another person, Rohit (19), was also injured in Jaitpur after a section of the roof fell on him, while a worker was seriously injured in a wall collapse in Seelampur. A total of 18 people were injured, police said. Incidents of collapse of walls were also reported from Najafgarh, Transit Camp, Nehru Place, Mohan Garden and Raj Nagar in Palam. Police said several firefighters were sent and no injuries were reported in these areas. Meanwhile, at the Delhi airport, passengers were stranded because at least 40 flights were diverted and more than two dozen were delayed. Vistara Airlines said its flight from Srinagar to Delhi was diverted to Amritsar, while its flight from Lucknow to Delhi was sent to Lucknow.
According to the chief meteorologist at the IGI Airport Met station, strong winds over such a long time are unusual. “The airport was in a severe and prolonged climate between 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Forty-seven flights were diverted.The strong winds in the flight path reported by the pilots when they were trying to land were very unusual.” , He said. Metro services were also affected in two lines for more than one hour. According to officials, trains on the Violet Line were run in two loops (Sarita Vihar-Escorts Mujesar and Nehru Place-Kashmere Gate) from 5 pm to 5.40 pm after “a tree fell on the airline between stations of Okhla and Jasola. ”
On the Blue Line trains between Noida Sector 16 and Noida City Center, “they were not available after 5.15 pm Due to damage to the OHE section (going to Noida).” “The services between Indraprashtha and Karol Bagh were also unavailable after a tree fell in the section between Rajiv Chowk and R K Ashram towards Dwarka,” an official said, adding that they were normalized at 7.37pm.
It was not just Metro services that were affected by the storm. Police said that until 7:30 p.m., they received 189 calls on fallen trees, 40 on fallen posts, while 31 reports came from tin sheds or fallen roofs. Fallen trees combined with low visibility add to the grunts of traffic. Garima, a teacher, said: “I was stuck just before the Rao Tula Ram flyover for almost an hour, this was around 5:30 p.m. There was a bit of waterlogging, but it led to total chaos.”


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The brutal gang rape and lynching of two minor girls aged 14 and 15 in a village in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh is a grim reminder of the gender, caste and class based atrocities that women from Dalit, oppressed castes face on a daily basis in India. Two months earlier, four teenage Dalit girls aged 13-18 were gang raped by higher caste landowners in Bhagana in Haryana, where the survivors are still fighting for justice to take off.
The fact that the higher caste rapists at Badaun chose to finish off their vile crimes by murdering the victims and leaving their bodies on brazen display in full public view, rather than make any attempt to hide their deeds, shows that the act was intended as a chilling spectacle of higher caste dominance over the Dalits and oppressed. It also displays the confidence of the perpetrators, that they would not be punished for commiting crimes against women from oppressed castes. Indeed, less than a percent of rape cases of Dalit women by non-Dalits end in conviction.
In the Badaun case, the police refused to investigate when the girls’ families reported them missing. Two policemen have now been arrested with charges of conspiring with the higher caste rapists. The families of the victims of Badaun have been warned with dire consequences for seeking justice. They have been threatened with retribution once media and public watch ends in the village. In Bhagana, the survivors have been forced to travel to and camp in Delhi and stage a long protest to demand the arrest of the rapists after the police refused to register cases against the powerful men – the village Sarpanch and his uncle – named by the girls in their testimonies.
In UP, where Mulayam Singh Yadav, chief patriarch of the ruling Samajwadi Party, declares that rape is a ‘mistake boys make’, and the Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, instead of giving out a strong message against gender violence, stubbornly tries to defend crimes against women in UP by comparing it with other parts of the country, is it a surprise that the police try to help the rapists and refuse to file an FIR or arrest the culprits? In Haryana, where the all-male Jat-dominated Khap panchayats continue to enjoy social ‘legitimacy’ and enormous political clout, is it a surprise that bodies of Dalit women are treated as sites of ‘dishonour’ and entitlement that savarna castes ‘enjoy’ over the oppressed castes?
That the perpetrators of caste-gender violence enjoy utter impunity can readily be gauged from the role of the police.Neither Badaun nor Bhagana are stray incidents or ‘aberrations’ as claimed by the respective governments in power. In 2011, a 14 year-old Dalit-Muslim girl was raped and killed by UP police and then hung up on a tree inside the police station. The tree was cut down and evidence destroyed. Police, doctors, ruling politicians, the then government – all united to protect the perpetrators, and tried to bury the crime as deep as the girl’s body was buried. Last year in April a Dalit child was raped and murdered in UP, and when her family protested they were beaten up by the police. The beating was caught on camera. In another case in Aligarh, the police refused to file an FIR in the case of a missing Dalit child, and later her body was found – raped and murdered. When the family protested, they were viciously assaulted by a police officer – again, caught on camera. Even as the Badaun case came under intense public scrutiny, in another instance of shocking brutality, the mother of a rape victim was brutally beaten up by the father of the accused in Etawah. A week after the Badaun tragedy, a minor girl was raped, murdered and hanged from a tree at Sitapur. Notably, in Badaun too, the government acted only after there was a huge public outcry.
In the amendments to the criminal law that followed the anti-rape movements of 2012-13, a significant step-forward was Section 166A IPC, that mandates that police personnel who refuse to file FIRs or otherwise refuse to do their duty, must be criminally prosecuted, and can be jailed for a term between 6 months and 2 years. Although there have been multiple instances of police refusing to do their duty, or intimidating the victim’s family – in Delhi, Kolkata, UP, Haryana – nowhere have FIRs been lodged against the accused cops.
It is no strange coincidence that at Badaun, Bhagana and Sitapur, the households of the victim girls lacked basic amenities, including toilets. In all the cases, the girls had gone out to relieve themselves in open fields at night. That the girls in some cases went in groups did little to ensure their safety. The utterly insecure environments of day-to-day work and living in a sharply caste-hierarchical society, where women are compelled to travel miles to fetch water or are forced to work and relieve themselves in fields beonging to higher-caste landowners, make Dalit and oppressed caste women several folds more vulnerable and prone to being targets of sexual violence.
Dalit women have been targeted for sexual violence wherever Dalit communities have challenged caste and class exploitation. In Bhagana, the four girls were raped in ‘revenge’ after Dalits demanded that the upper caste controlled village council hand over the commons land which had been allocated to the entire village community by the government, and protested against eviction, socio-economic boycott and harassment. In Bihar, the Ranvir Sena, a landowners’ militia aligned with Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP, had targeted Dalit and Muslim women for horrific violence when the rural poor organized for land rights and a living wage.
In the wake of the Badaun rape-murders, the BJP has condemned the appalling levels of gender violence in opposition-ruled UP. But Amit Shah – the BJP’s chief campaigner in UP – promised in election speeches to ensure that all FIRs against Jat accused in Muzaffarnagar riots and rapes be withdrawn. The fact that the BJP-led ‘Modi Sarkar’ has given no less than a ministerial berth to Sanjeev Baliyan, one of the main accused in instigating the Muzaffarnagar communal violence in UP last year which involved mass rapes of Muslim women, gives the BJP’s indignation a lie.
We demand speedy trials to bring all culprits to justice. The UP Government must ensure that the cops who have been suspended, are booked and arrested under Section 166A IPC (Criminal Law amended in 2013). We demand that the victims of Bhagana be rehabilitated with dignity, and that the families of Badaun and Bhagana victims be protected against all intimidation. That the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act be invoked in all cases where it is applicable. Rape is an atrocity against women, a display of the male sense of entitlement and dominance over women. Feudal culture has always held that Dalit and oppressed caste women must be ‘available’ for the ‘use’ and ‘enjoyment’ of dominant caste men. From Bathe, Bathanitola, Khairlanji to Bhagana to Badaun, such instances abound, showing that endemic atrocities against dalits and oppressed castes continue to persist and thrive in 21st century India. The last year and a half has seen a powerful movement against gender violence in India. But the Badaun and Bhagana cases painfully underline once again that the struggle continues, and can only succeed if the lethal connections between gender, caste, class and communal violence are recognized and fought.


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Good news, friends of the endangered Florida manatee! For those who have wanted to see the manatees from land, the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk is now open. This has been in the works for a pretty long time, and while there's still plenty of work to do, it's fantastic that the public now can access the property.
Currently, the only way to see Three Sisters Springs is by boat or attending an Open House event. There's still a catch to accessing the property, visitors have to catch a shuttle from River Ventures (there is a small fee) and be taken over from there. Hey, it's a start, right?
If you've been hankering to take a stroll around the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk – especially on a cold day when the manatees are in the sanctuary areas – then make plans to come over to Crystal River and see the progress on the Three Sisters Springs property. Plus, the less in-water impact (swim tours, etc.) at the sanctuary areas means the manatees have the ability to properly rest and deal better with the stress of the cold.


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