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When it comes to high-quality heat pump installation in Nanaimo, BC, Bulldog Heating & Cooling is dedicated to providing the best services to ensure customer satisfaction. A heat pump is likewise environmentally friendly. Second, winter is considered a peak season which means that companies may jack up their prices. Unlike furnaces that consume energy and turn it into heat, heat pumps simply absorb heat and transfer it to a different location. The machine works as a heater during winter, and cooler during summer.
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Warner Bros. Discovery C.E.O. David Zaslav has certainly taken heat for removing HBO from the name of the Max service after it combined with Discovery+ in May. Rolling Stone recently dubbed the Max relaunch as the 34th worst decision in the history of television. (Worse than Cop Rock? Really?) But what if consumers don’t actually care that much? What if the perception of quality and trust in Max are actually higher than for HBO Max just six months ago?
That’s what the new Puck Official Streaming Service Hierarchy survey found. Our study, conducted by The Quorum and its pollsters, measured how 2,000 consumers feel about each of the services. Part One is here, and Part Two, focusing just on Max, shows the brand equity metrics adhere much closer to HBO Max than to Discovery+, both of which were measured separately in our first study, in January.
Net Promoter Score: When it comes to the N.P.S.—which is not a Doogie Howser, M.D. actor but rather a metric that asks consumers to rank brands 1-10 based on how likely they will evangelize about them—Max actually held up the best of all the streamers, despite the name change. Max didn’t grow its N.P.S., but the score dropped only from 41 percent to 38 percent, far less than most rivals surveyed. It’s never great when an N.P.S. declines, and the conventional wisdom in branding circles is that an N.P.S. of 50 is considered good for a company or product. But this is a win for Max in the current environment.


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Robert is the reason I’ve been neglecting my blog :)
Robert is an Englishman living in Denmark. He’s a needle in a haystack. A PhD, a professor, and an author who’s recently published his first book. He’s got impeccable style, great taste in wine, and a beautiful home in a fabulous location. He’s sweet, funny, handsome, romantic, and he’s lovingly adapted his chili con carne recipe to an easy vegan chili recipe to suit his new vegetarian girlfriend ;-)
Our first date went on for 3 days, and since then, we’ve been together more days than we’ve been apart. Robert gets me, and he shares my vision of the life I want to have. He’s asked me to travel the world with him. Of course, I said, “yes!” And so the adventures begin, next month in Stockholm!
But first, here’s his chili (now) sin carne recipe…
2 cans chili beans* (15 oz.)
Mix the TVP with the boiling water, and set it aside for 5 – 10 minutes.
Sauté the onions in a bit of oil over medium heat, until they begin to soften, then add the garlic and the TVP and cook it a few more minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and stir it to combine. Simmer it for an hour or two.
It’s ok to eat it the same day, but Robert strongly advocates sticking it in the fridge overnight. Once the flavors have had a chance to mingle, he reheats it and serves it with rice.
*A word about the beans: In Denmark, we have one variety of baked beans, the US equivalent would be “vegetarian baked beans.” The “chili beans” are kidney beans in red “tex-mex” sauce, I don’t recall ever using them in the US, but there must be something similar available there, being so close to Mexico and all ;-)

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Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band Brings Their Tour to North Charleston Coliseum
Have you wanted to see Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band in concert? Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band are pleased to announce they are adding twelve new shows to their hugely successful final tour, including stops at North Charleston Coliseum on May 10, PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte on May 16, and Coastal Credit Union Music Park Raleigh on May 23.
Bob Seger has always stayed true to his legendary sound, effortlessly marrying blues, country, and heartland soul into his trademark brand of Motor City rock 'n' roll. Seger is a GRAMMY Award-winning multi-talented artist, songwriter, producer, and bandleader whose indelible body of work has affirmed his place in the fabric of American song.
Inducted to both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Seger has sold more than 53 million albums and has earned 13 platinum and 7 multi-platinum RIAA Certified sales awards, including such landmark albums as Beautiful Loser, Live Bullet, Night Moves, Stranger in Town, Against the Wind and Nine Tonight. Don’t miss out when he performs at North Charleston Coliseum!
Tickets start at $76 and may be purchased online at https://www1.ticketmaster.com or the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office.
Community interaction is an important part of life, which is why Parks at Nexton Apartments in Summerville, South Carolina is urging you to join in the all of the excitement at this event! Don’t be shy—plenty of fun awaits in the greater neighborhood beyond our beautiful apartment community.
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*3-6g Artisan Yunnan Longjing Green Tea (Artisan Dragon Well Green Tea)
*2g Black pepper
1. Brew Artisan Yunnan Longjing Green Tea
2. Save the tea liquid for drinking
3. Stir-fry infused tea leaves 30 seconds to take out 20% moisture
4. Mix cashew and infused tea leaves together
5. Add 2g of black pepper (or Sichuan pepper)
6. Add 2g of Salt
7. Bake 10mins with 356℉
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*Cashews packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are important for maintaining good bodily function.
*Black pepper is known to increase the secretion of this acid, which helps the body to digest food. It helps prevent intestinal gas production and stimulates sweating and urinating, which helps remove toxins from the body. Black pepper is a carminative that promotes good gut health.
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Since a few years ago, eSIM support has grown, with Google and Apple leading the charge. Verizon is launching support for BYOD users this week so they can use an eSIM to activate their service on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and iPhone devices without having to wait for a physical delivery.
A ESIM CAN NOW BE USED WITH VERIZON’S BYOD PROGRAM. Over the past few years, Verizon has significantly streamlined the procedure for adding unlocked cellphones to its network, but the program still required an actual SIM card. That typically involved either waiting for a SIM to arrive in the mail or buying one from a nearby shop.
Accessing your cellular network without a physical card is simple with eSIM. While networks like Google Fi and Visible have extensively promoted the technology, other traditional carriers have taken a little longer to implement it.
The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program now supports eSIM from the beginning of service, part of Verizon’s significant expansion of its eSIM offering this week. The new feature was introduced by Verizon’s George Koroneos in an tweet , and it is currently operational on the company’s website.
If your device qualifies for eSIM activation, you can check for compatibility using On Verizons website and an option will appear stating:
Avoid waiting for an actual SIM by activating this device right away.
To identify the eSIM on this smartphone, enter its IMEI number. Then, after placing your order, you can activate it.
WHICH TECHNOLOGIES ARE COMPATIBLE? Verizon doesn’t provide a comprehensive list of devices that enable eSIM activation on the BYOD program, but we’ve put together a tentative list of approved devices.
Pixel 6 Pro Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 5 by Google In-Wave 5G Google Pixel 4a Alpha Google Pixel Apple iPhone 11/Pro iPhone 12/Pro/Mini from Apple iPhone 13/Pro/Mini from Apple S21 Galaxy Samsung Apple iPhone 6 Plus Galaxy S21 Ultra from Samsung Future Pixel and iPhone devices should have support, and it seems likely that the Galaxy S22 series will as well in the future. Given that these handsets support eSIM much as the S21 series, it is unclear why Verizon BYOD eSIM is not supported by Samsung’s most recent flagship series or the company’s foldables.
In any event, it is encouraging to witness this improvement. As far like we know, existing service cannot be converted to an eSIM, as Verizon’s Visible carrier does.

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Mookie Betts shows why he's such a special hitter with his latest three-homer game
Betts already has two three-homer games this season
On Wednesday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park to clinch the series win (BOS 5, KC 4). Drew Pomeranz started and didn't pitch all that well, but the offense and bullpen picked him up.
Specifically, Mookie Betts picked Pomeranz up. Betts swatted three solo home runs -- all against southpaw Danny Duffy, who was somehow allowed to face him four times -- in Wednesday's win. His 11 home runs lead baseball. Here are all three dingers:
That is already Mookie's second three-homer game of the season -- he had one against the Los Angeles Angels on April 17 -- and the fourth of his career. That is the most in franchise history. Ted Williams is the only other Red Sox player with as many as three three-homer games.
The most impressive thing about Betts' three-homer afternoon? All three homers came on very different pitches. Check out the three home run pitches:
The first homer came on changeup down in the zone. The second came on a hanging slider right out over the plate. The third came on an elevated fastball. That is pretty ridiculous. Most hitters have a wheelhouse, that one spot in the strike zone where their swing allows them to do the most damage. Betts' wheelhouse is the entire zone, and he can hit any pitch. Fastball, breaking ball, offspeed, whatever.
Following the three-homer game Wednesday -- Betts also had a single to leadoff the game -- the man they call Mookie is hitting .365/.451/.823 with those 11 MLB leading home runs. He also has the same number of walks (13) as strikeouts (13). After a down 2017 season (by his standards), Betts is back to hitting like a legitimate MVP candidate early in 2018.
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"2013 CIAO CAMPEGGIO SHOW"Once again this year Confedercampeggio will be organising, during the "Gitando" trade fair (21-24 March 2013, Vicenza), in an area inside Pavilion F, its own open-air tourism show known as the "Ciao Campeggio Show", now in its 5th edition.
As in previous years, we will be holding a seminar and international workshops in a special meeting room set up in Pavilion F.
The seminar, sponsored by the FICC, will include the participation of International President Pereira along with some top sector experts from Italy, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, France and the Netherlands; it will be held on Saturday 23/3 starting at 09.30, and we will be inviting members and clubs from our Federation in addition to visitors to the fair.
During the afternoon of the 23rd, we will be holding a workshop with the participation of the Croatia and Slovenia National Tourist Boards in Italy, lasting approximately 2 hours, with the participation of our clubs and visitors to the fair.
VICENZA: EUROPE FOR CAMPERS.
Confedercampeggio, in collaboration with the Fiera di Vicenza SpA Governing Board and the F.I.C.C., is organising a Symposium to discuss "The future of open air tourism in Europe".
CONFEDERCAMPEGGIO CALLS FOR EUROPE TO ACT TOGETHER, WITH THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE FICC AND THE PARTICPATION OF THE E.C.F.
The Symposium – to be held on Saturday 23 March at 09.30 (in the "Ciao Campeggio Show" area) - will include the participation of the Camping Federation Presidents of: Portugal, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden.
The Secretary General of the E.C.F. and the National Assocamp President (Trade Union of Camper and Caravan dealerships) have also been invited.
A simultaneous interpreting service will be provided for the event.
The event will be sponsored by Knaus-Tabbert.


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- Open Access
Correction to: Toward a comprehensive view of cancer immune responsiveness: a synopsis from the SITC workshop
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancervolume 7, Article number: 167 (2019)
The original article was published in Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer 2019 7:131
Correction to: J Immuno Ther Cancer
Following publication of the original article , the author reported that an author name, Roberta Zappasodi, was missed in the authorship list.
The correction has been implemented in the original article as well.
The publisher apologized for any inconvenience this might has caused.
Bedognetti, et al. Toward a comprehensive view of cancer immune responsiveness: a synopsis from the SITC workshop. J Immuno Ther Cancer. 2020;7:131. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40425-019-0602-4.

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Poll: Support for mail voting in PA has dropped, but most voters still confident their ballot is being counted
Mail-in voting continues to be a popular — and polarizing — way to vote in Pennsylvania’s elections.
While fewer voters support mail-in voting than when it was first used in Pennsylvania in 2020, most voters are still confident their ballots will be counted correctly, according to a recent Franklin and Marshall College Poll.
The legislation that ushered in no-excuse mail-in voting and other changes in Pennsylvania passed with bipartisan support. Berwood Yost, director of the Center for Opinion Research and the Floyd Institute for Public Policy at Franklin and Marshall College, said most people thought the changes were good. That shifted with the 2020 election.
“When you have post-election, a constant drumbeat of commentary suggesting that the election was not conducted fairly, that the counting wasn't done correctly, it's going to erode trust and confidence in that process," said Yost, who directs the Franklin and Marshall College Poll.
The April Franklin and Marshall College Poll found that 50% of registered voters favor the use of mail-in ballots, only a little bit more than voters who oppose it (47%). That’s a change from September 2020 when 58% favored it and only 38% were against it.
Even so, the poll found that most voters are still confident their ballots will be counted correctly.
Yost said some concerns after the election were fair, such as if a mail-in ballot should be counted if it doesn’t have a signature.
Now, Yost said, the politics of the issue might be changing.
“I do think, though, we may see this turn, because I think there are advocates within the Republican Party, who think it would be an advantage for them to start encouraging their voters to vote by mail," he said.
Pennsylvania’s primary elections are Tuesday.


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This small trunk in antique finish can serve as a treasure chest for storing odds and ends or as a decorative piece to embellish the indoor spaces of your home. Make lively to your children’s room with it or use it as storage in the library or a corner piece in the living room. This antique style trunk is durable and easy to maintain. This trunk provides ample storage for your books and stationery items, keeping your living space organized.
- Primary product material: Sheesham Wood
- Product dimension: H 17 x W 35 x D 20 (all dimensions in inches)
- Color: Brown
- Style: Antique
- Care Instruction: Wipe & Dry Cloth Without Water
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- Package Content: 1 Wooden Storage Chest Box Storage Trunk
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The Nevada state Board of Transportation on Monday approved using a design-build process for a $60 million highway improvement project for the Faraday Future electric car factory now under construction in Apex in the southern region of the state.
Construction of the five-mile-long widening of U.S. Highway 93 at Interstate 15 for the Faraday plant now under construction is projected to begin in June 2017.
The design-build process will allow the Department of Transportation to concurrently pursue the environmental clearance while proceeding with the preparation of the design-build documents, shaving off a year for the completion of the project.
Parsons Brinckerhoff is performing the preliminary design, engineering and environmental work.
The project at the Garnet Interchange will include a flyover exit from U.S. 93 into the $1 billion, 3-million-square-foot plant being built by Faraday. The improvements to U.S. 93 will expand the road from two to four lanes and include a frontage road at Grand Valley Parkway inside the Apex Industrial Park.
The Legislature in December approved a package of incentives to bring the company to Southern Nevada. The Faraday tax breaks and other improvements, including the road project, totaled $320 million. The company broke ground on the factory in April.

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Home prices in Israel rose another 1.2% during July-August, bringing the price increase over the past 12 months to 9.2%, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. Prices rose most sharply in Jerusalem (10.7%) and central Israel (10.5%).
The price of new homes rose 0.6% during July-August, and 11.8% over the past year. The construction inputs index, which tracks changes in the cost of building materials and labor and affects prices of apartments under construction, rose 0.3% in September, and 4.5% over the past 12 months.
Economists are generally in agreement that housing prices will continue to rise in the coming years, due to high demand and the lack of supply in the housing market.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in September, CBS said, in line with analysts’ expectations. Prices for fresh fruit and vegetables rose a sharp 9.5%, while prices fell in the categories of culture and entertainment (2.6%) and clothing (2.1%).
The CPI has risen 2.5% over the past 12 months, or 2.3% when energy is excluded.
Prices will continue to rise in the coming months, due to inflationary pressures worldwide, especially for energy, Bank Hapoalim analysts told investors in a note following the CPI report. The price of a barrel of Brent oil reached $85 over the weekend, a figure that is expected to affect the price index for November.
“Inflation in 2021 is expected to reach 2.8%, but we expect this rate to moderate over time,” Bank Hapoalim said. “The forecast for the next 12 months is 1.9%. We continue to estimate that the main risk is for higher inflation for the coming year. Longer-term inflation depends largely on the labor market: if we see wages responding to rising inflation, it may leave inflation at a high level. The risk of higher inflation in the world increases over time and it also affects Israel.”
This will affect Israel’s monetary policy decisions in the near future, the bank said. “Like most central banks in the world, the Bank of Israel sees the rise in inflation as a temporary phenomenon, but in practice, it has gradually begun to change policy: not extending the bond purchase program, changing the monetary guidance and even updating the research division’s interest rate forecast. The chances of at least one interest rate hike in the second half of 2022 now look high.”
In a note sent by Bank Leumi, economists also predicted that inflation will rise 1.6%-1.9%, and by 0.3%-0.5% in October. US inflation will likely reach 5%-6%, Leumi said.


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Academic procrastination and its relation to motivation and self-efficacy: The case of Qatari primary school students
Academic procrastination seems to be prevalent in academic settings where students tend to delay their tasks without valid excuses, submitting their assignments until the last minute before the deadlines. Research has shown that 30-40% of the students consider procrastination a critical problem that hinders their personal and functional balance. This is particularly critical for elementary school children some of whom might choose to delay performing many school assignments until the last minute which elevates their stress levels, and might have a negative effect on their educational performance and psychological state. This study is an attempt to understand "Academic Procrastination" and its relation to 6th graders' motivation and perceived self efficacy beliefs. Qatari primary 538 students completed an Academic Procrastination Scale, an Achievement Motivation Scale, and a Self-Efficacy Scale. Findings revealed gender differences in Academic Procrastination for males, differences between high and low Academic Procrastination in achievement motivation and Self-Efficacy for low students with Academic Procrastination. ? Common Ground, Asma Al-Attiyah.
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Kamila Shamsie spoke about the past and present of Karachi, the city of her birth. She described how the once-open city has become a place in which almost all possibilities are closed.
The Pakistani writer Kamila Shamsie spoke at the CCCB on 24 March when she gave the last lecture in the Open City cycle, which began on 27 January. Her lecture, titled “The Unmapped City”, was presented by the writer Najat el Hachmi. Now residing in London, Shamsie spoke of her birthplace Karachi, a city that just over fifty years ago was open to all kinds of possibilities but that is now plagued by “ethnic, sectarian and class divisions”. She began her lecture by stating that she has “never seen a map of Karachi”, thus characterising a place in which the physical signs of a truly collective coexistence are absent, a highly fragmented place with lives that are “very disconnected”. In today’s Karachi, violence and tensions among its inhabitants are evermore palpable, while democracy has been supplanted by political clientelism geared to furthering the interests of different religious groups. Shamsie asked how the open city, which Karachi must have been at the end of the 1940s, came to this. In seeking answers, she necessarily had to turn to history, the history of the transformation of the city since it was first founded. At the time and despite all the traumas of partition, its population then saw it as an “open city”. She described how Karachi’s physical evolution has powerfully influenced its political transformation, with urban planning by a government that spoke of democracy as a “destiny” rather than as a path on which it had already set out, thereby laying the groundwork for the urban planning structure that has made possible today’s political and social fragmentation and physical deterioration. As she had done at the start of her lecture, Shamsie went on to speak of Karachi’s inhabitants, praising their ability to overcome the lack of references concerning their city, and describing how, through “shared knowledge”, they have achieved “shared experiences” and “psychological truths”, a way of orienting themselves and of guiding others. She concluded by linking the metaphor of the unmapped place with the political and social problems, asking why we need maps and suggesting that it is not so much because they tell us how to get from A to B, but rather that we can look at the map of a city and see that we are all united so that, for an instant, we can believe in a world without bullets, without divisions, without bloodstains but simply one with “streets that lead to other streets” and that “make all kinds of connection possible”.


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The legendary UK roots-Americana magazine R2/Rock N Reel interview Thomas Jonsson (aka I’m Kingfisher in their latest issue). This just after his second UK tour and his album “Arctic” being released via Essential Music in London.
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Good Lizard and Prescription PR are taking care of the marketing and promotion in the UK.
His new videos “Svalbard” and “Nansen” shall be premiering soon!

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About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. Starting at 180mm, Gyutos can reach the ridiculously long (and awesome) 370mm. For the at-home or professional cook, we recommend a Gyuto which measures between 210mm and 270mm long.
About Haruyuki Yokuma -This knife is no-nonsense, pure performance and bad-ass. Cooks and chefs love them because it is simple, sleek and blazing sharp. These are in fact, the knives that turned Kevin on to Japanese blades and birthed Knifewear. He bought a 180mm santoku in 1999 and it still hangs in the Calgary shop to this day!
SRS15 high-speed powder steel is mega hard steel capable of a Lightsaber-esque edge that will stick around for a long time. Combined with a very fine-grained structure it feels absolutely silky when cutting, so much so they have been called ‘clinical’.
These knives are equipped with a Western style pakka wood handle, which is made from layers of wood and resin, compressed under immense pressure to produce and incredibly durable material. The net result is a handle that looks and feels like wood but is not affected by water.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Variants of the coronavirus are playing a big part in the fight against COVID-19.
This week, the CDC released that the UK variant is now the predominant COVID-19 variant in the United States.
“I think we’re definitely seeing more variants and it is concerning,” Dr. Cole Beeler, Medical Director of Infection Prevention at IU Health said. “It’s concerning because it seems it is more infectious. Actually all the variants right now that are variants of concern or VOCs seem like they’re more infectious and able to spread a little bit more efficiently from person to person.”
This is happening as cases are climbing in the Hoosier state. The younger age groups who are just now starting to get vaccinated also seem to be the ones getting infected the most.
“Indiana has been worsening over the last few weeks probably because of travel and mobility and lack of masks in the younger age groups,” Dr. Beeler said.
It’s still unclear whether these new variants are deadlier.
“I think the jury is still out on whether the vaccines that are currently available work or don’t work against the variants,” he said. “Right now I don’t see any strong signals to suggest that the vaccines don’t protect you.”
Beeler said the only thing that can stop the spread of COVID-19 is by reaching herd immunity.
“If we don’t get to herd immunity this is going to maintain itself at a low level probably throughout the summer and then there eventually will be a new virus that comes about, a new variant of the virus, that we are going to need a booster for and have to go through this all again," he said.
Healthcare workers on the front lines throughout this entire pandemic agree.
“The vaccination part is I think the most important piece which will help contain Covid,” Dr. Sandeep Batra, IU Health Riley Hospital pediatric oncologist said.
“I am challenging you and I’m asking you to please consider to be among those who choose to do whatever it takes to stop this virus,” Monica Hammerly, an IU health nurse said. “Make your appointment today.”

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Established in the year 2000, we, “Classik Cooling Towers”, are an ISO 9001:2000 certified firm that is engaged in manufacturing, supplying, wholesaling and exporting Cooling Towers & Spares and Heat Exchangers. The products offered by us are easy to maintain, corrosion resistant and highly efficient. Along with this, we provide maintenance services of the offered products. Besides, we offer after sales services such as installation, trouble shooting assistance, annual maintenance contract and erection & commissioning for these products. A corporate member of CTI, USA, our firm has completed six month shows by participating in all major exhibitions in India, Egypt, Sankara, Dubai, Canada, Indonesia and China.
Our firm is equipped with a manufacturing facility that covers a total plot size area of 4500 sq ft. This facility is controlled and managed by a diligent team of professionals. The experts appointed by us are capable enough to work under every condition. Furthermore, to ease out the tedious process of monetary transactions, we accept payments via various easy options. Also, we make sure that the consignments are timely delivered at clients' destination using our wide distribution network. Owing to these reasons, we have garnered a vast customer-base across the globe, especially in the regions of Indian Subcontinent, Caribbean, East/Middle Africa and North Africa.
Under the constant motivation and notable tutelage of our mentor, 'Mr. Ramanan Ramasamy', we have consolidated our position in the market. His vast industry experience, in-depth knowledge and brilliant managerial skills have helped us in reaching the towering heights of success.
We are a quality eccentric firm of this domain and to maximizing our client base day by day. Owing to our qualitative products, we have been able to offer optimum level of customer satisfaction. Our offered products are made from quality proven basic material which was given by the trusted vendors of the industry. With the aid of our wide distribution network, we are able to deliver offered products safely and timely. To satisfy the clients in best possible manner, we are presenting our products in several stipulations.
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“At Classik Cooling Towers, it is our mission to deliver the most cost-effective cooling towers of internationally accepted quality standards and within agreed time schedules. Our commitment to quality has enabled us to satisfy numerous clients over the years.”
Some of the technical details related to Dry Cooling Towers offered by us are described as follows:
Air-Cooled Fluid Coolers: The Air-Cooled Fluid Coolers offered by us are manufactured using advanced technology by following international quality standards. The designing, material selection and construction of these coolers are done through CAD & CAM facilities. Also, we assure accurate thermal transfer in the manufacturing process. Moreover, tubes & fins can be made using copper and aluminum in accordance with demands of customers.
Fans: The axial flow fans in the cooling towers are directly driven by branded motors, fitted with high level of accuracy. Manufactured using die cast aluminum, these dynamically balanced fans have an adjustable pitch. Each fan is individually tested on the parameter of optimum performance. Also, these fans do not corrode in outdoor applications.
Motor: The motor fitted in the tower is IP 55 with class 'F' insulation and has an extended SS shaft that lowers its RPM. Also, this minimizes the noise emission and increases efficiency of the entire system. These motors can withstand adverse atmospheric temperature up to 80 degree centigrade.
Enclosure: Mild steel sheets of heavy gauge is used to manufacture the enclosure. These are powder coated with 80 microns.
Base Frame: The unit is assembled on a heavy-duty channel base that can be placed in open ground or can even be mounted on roof top as per job site requirements. Our structures are rigid and corrosion resistant.
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“Classik''s commitment is to produce the world class quality Cooling Towers with endless service backup, at the best possible price with continual Improvement."
We are a prominent organization that is engaged in manufacturing, supplying, wholesaling and exporting a vast array of Cooling Towers & Spares and Heat Exchangers. Owing to our quality-approved range of products and services, we have garnered a vast and loyal clientele that spreads across the following global markets:


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A multi-doctor AAHA Accredited 24-hour veterinary hospital in Port Orange, FL seeking a day-shift veterinarian who is enthusiastic, progressive, and eager to grow with us. Florida's East-Central Coast offers multiple parks, a wide array activities, and Orlando and Jacksonville are only a little over an hour away.
Our daytime doctors and staff do not have to work night shifts! Our veterinarians get a fixed revolving schedule with no on-call hassles and the full-time schedule ranges 34-40 appointment hours per week. Our day office is closed on major holidays but does have weekend hours. Part or full time schedules are available for the right candidate.
Salary commensurate experience and benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, retirement account, reimbursements toward medical insurance, AAHA membership, Vetfolio, paid CE, and more.
Florida Veterinary License. USDA Accreditation achieved or at least planned. DEA license. The candidate must be outgoing, positive in nature, a team player, and possess excellent communication skills.
The Ormond location was named appropriately because it is located directly in front of the Atlantic Ocean. We have been serving this area since 1972! This is an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited facility that provides a wide array of services from orthopedic surgery to wellness care. We also hold a big focus on dentistry, even for high risk anesthesia patients. Many of our cl...ients have their patients on Wellness Plans which allow optimal care with discounted monthly payments. Also, with our second office in Port Orange, that also has overnight services through Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia (VECEV), we offer comprehensive 24/7/365 care for area pets!


Install a Block Explorer for a Komodo Smart Chain
This repository simply modifies Decker's script from https://github.com/DeckerSU/komodo-explorers-install to work for a single Smart Chain
Setup Smart Chain
Either create a new Smart Chain or launch an existing one using its launch parameters. Then shutdown the daemon using the
./komodo-cli -ac_name=SMARTCHAINNAME stop
The above step creates the '.conf' file for the Smart Chain at
$HOME/.komodo/SMARTCHAINNAME/SMARTCHAINNAME.conf which will be modified and made use of by the explorer installation script.
Clone this repository in your home directory and navigate into it
cd ~ git clone https://github.com/gcharang/komodo-install-explorer cd komodo-install-explorer
Run the script: https://github.com/gcharang/komodo-install-explorer/blob/master/setup-explorer-directory.sh This script installs dependencies and prepares the directory for installing the explorer
It should create a subdirectory named
Now run the script: https://github.com/gcharang/komodo-install-explorer/blob/master/install-assetchain-explorer.sh with the Smart Chain's name as the argument
KMD as the argument will install an explorer for the Komodo (KMD) chain
This will create a new sub directory named
SMARTCHAINNAME-explorer and a script named
It also adds data to a file called
SMARTCHAINNAME-webaccess with the Smart Chain's name and the url to access the explorer from the internet.
Start the Smart Chain with its launch parameters and execute the script
SMARTCHAINNAME-explorer-start.sh when you want to start the explorer
Note: Use the
noweb option like so:
./install-assetchain-explorer.sh SMARTCHAINNAME noweb to stop the script from prompting you to open the port for accessing the explorer through the internet; i.e., explorer will only be accessible on the local system
Note: When launching the Smart Chain for the first time after installing the explorer, add the
-reindex parameter to its launch parameters.
Adding another Smart Chain's explorer and running it at the same time
You can use the
./install-assetchain-explorer.sh SMARTCHAINNAME command to create explorers for as many Smart Chains as you want, just by changing the
You can also run them one at a time or all together at the same time depending on your needs.
The only problem is when the ports of two different Smart Chains conflict with each other.
In that case, if you wish to run them at the same time, modify the
install-assetchain-explorer.sh script to have fixed port values that are all distinct and different from the other Smart Chain's ports. Lets say the Smart Chain's name is
SMARTCHAINNAME1, then delete the sub directory named
SMARTCHAINNAME1-explorer and the script named
SMARTCHAINNAME1-explorer-start.sh and run the modified
install-assetchain-explorer.sh with its name again:
- UI assets are located under YOURCHAIN-explorer/node_modules/insight-ui-komodo/public
- Change logo - YOURCHAIN-explorer/node_modules/insight-ui-komodo/public/img/logo.png
- Change currency - YOURCHAIN-explorer/node_modules/insight-ui-komodo/public/js/main.min.js
- Change page headings - YOURCHAIN-explorer/node_modules/insight-ui-komodo/public/js/src/config.js
- Change page headings - YOURCHAIN-explorer/node_modules/insight-ui-komodo/public/index.html


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"Another twisted helping of subterranean old-school doomy death metal." - Decibel
Stream / Share INCANTATION's Sect Of Vile Divinities At THIS LOCATION
INCANTATION's anticipated new full-length, Sect Of Vile Divinities, is out TODAY via Relapse Records! Stream the album in full HERE
View INCANTATION's videos for "Entrails Of The Hag Queen" HERE
, "Fury's Manifesto" HERE
, and "Propitiation" HERE
Sect Of Vile Divinities is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Physical orders are available at Relapse.com HERE
. Find digital downloads and streaming services HERE
For over thirty years, INCANTATION has consistently remained one of the underground's most influential and respected artists in the genre. True to form, Sect Of Vile Divinities sees the legendary band adhering to the ways of the old-school, unleashing twisted, mangled, and utterly disgusting death metal once again.
A pitch-black mix of unrelenting death metal and imposing funeral doom, each track on Sect Of Vile Divinities is a dirge dedicated to different ancient evils across various cultures. At a point where the world's most vile converge, tracks such as "Propitiation" see the band's driving riffs and pummeling drums crush the very foundations of religious zealotry, while standouts such as "Entrails Of The Hag Queen" and "Fury's Manifesto" champion no-frills death metal in its purest form.
Three decades of death metal still the funeral procession carries on. With Sect Of Vile Divinities, INCANTATION hails a return to form for the genre, and release one of 2020's most blasphemous and unforgiving titles.
"... none write riffs as evil as McEntee; that dude still has Baphomet at his fingertips. Every track on the new record is a case in point. From the maniacal, blunt charges of 'Ritual Impurity (Seven Of The Sky Is One)' to the funeral death doom declarations of 'Propitiation' and 'Unborn Ambrisia' ... INCANTATION's relevance remains absolute." - Decibel
"McEntee and co. have truly outdone themselves here, not just continuing the run of good form they've had over the last decade but raising the bar to a whole new level. With old-school death metal in a period of wonderful revival in the global scene, it's important to remember that some of the legends that came before can still hang - and INCANTATION hang with the best of them." - Distorted Sound
"...yet another killer record from a band that is back on top of the game." - Last Rites
"INCANTATION once again architects an unholy atmosphere studded with riffs of venomous strikes and torturous grueling..." - Metal Wani
"Still on top of their game, INCANTATION brings forth another consistently high-quality effort in Sect Of Vile Divinities. There's simply no substitute for the dark, primal, and bleak sound that INCANTATION provides." - Dead Rhetoric
"...a ludicrously strong and enjoyable death metal album from one of the masters of the genre." - Wonderbox Metal
"INCANTATION craft and refine tormented unrealities and leave listeners in awe of their depictions of epic monstrosities from a range of cultures around the world. There is a looming sense of terror, of torment on Sect Of Vile Divinities that reminds us, time and time again, this is the skull melting magic of underground death metal at its finest." - Two Guys Metal Reviews
"True to form, this is an album that lives by crushing heaviness alone..." - Sonic Perspectives
"INCANTATION have proven that they are still as vital and devastating as they were when they formed." - Sleeping Village Reviews
INCANTATION - "Entrails Of The Hag Queen" (Official Music Video)
INCANTATION - "Fury's Manifesto" (Official Music Video)
| INCANTATION - "Propitiation" (Official Lyric Video)


The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has released a series of case studies from 28 states highlighting examples of innovative ed-tech programs that are helping to improve K-12 education across the country.
The programs described in these case studies were funded through the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program (Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which made available $650 million for the EETT program. EETT had supported educational technology for a decade before being eliminated in the FY2011 federal budget.
While each case study is unique, some common themes have emerged among them, STEDA says:
• Scaling up successful programs: EETT funds have enabled states and districts to scale up innovative, research-based ed-tech programs, including the “enhancing Missouri’s Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies” (eMINTS) program, the Texas Immersion Pilot (TIP), and others.
• Innovation for learning: Many grantees supported the development of project-based learning curricula and the development of digital and open educational resources.
• Supporting educator effectiveness: States and districts provided high-quality professional development through coaching/mentoring, communities of practice, and train-the-trainer models for teachers who were implementing significant changes to their instruction using technology.
Results from these programs suggest they have helped raise achievement, increase technology literacy, boost engagement, and connect students to a wider array of learning resources, SETDA says.


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Jessica A. Bova (born 23 July 1983; age 37) is the actress who, along with her twin sister Vanessa Bova, played Alexandra in the Star Trek: The Next Generation first season episode "When The Bough Breaks".
Bova was born in Anaheim, California and trained in acting at BB's Kids Acting Workshop in which she also worked on several stage plays. She also studied acting with Gary Austin and Bobbie Chance and was featured in Access Hollywood and the UCS graduation film The Paper Boy. Together with her twin sister she can also be seen in over a dozen commercials.
As of 2018, Bova has been working as an actress and nurse caregiver and is living in Pasadena, California.

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A one-day art and music fundraiser festival GIVE5 will be held on Sunday, May 19. The event will take place up and down East and West Main Street in nine different locations - Hart Gallery, State of Confusion, Hi-Fi Clyde’s, The Well, Starline Books, Slicks, VELO, The Granfalloon, Bleu Fox Cheese Shop and Main Terrain Art Park. Entertainment will include Chattanooga-area performers (art, music, poetry, dance, etc.) like Jennifer Daniels, C-Grimey, Ryan Oyer, Tribe Zanzi and many more.
Each location will feature a variety of performers with various schedules ranging from 1-10 p.m., will be free to attend and attendees are asked to “give $5” as a donation. Donations will help to raise money for two local homeless families.
"Chattanooga creative‘s have a rich history of using their talents and influence to help others. Have you been to a benefit event recently? Most likely, you were entertained by a local performer who has a heart to serve. On May 19 at GIVE5, you have the opportunity to meet about 100 of those same kind of performers," organizers said.


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Among the favorite products of many attendees at this year NAB show, the Hexolux Xum7 120 Watt LED is the super-high performance LED Fresnel light gaffers have been waiting for. And for a competitive price!
If you are going out to the wild to watch spectacular scenic or monumental sports plays having binoculars at hand is a good idea. But not just any binoculars, why not get one that record full AVCHD and 2D or 3D such as the newest Sony DEV-50V.
American filmmaking icons Stanley Kubrick and Woody Allen have each left their uniquely indelible marks on movie culture with films that have delighted, astounded, amused and, in Kubrick’s case, sometimes disturbed, audiences around the world.
When it comes to video editing software, one size does not fit all, and price isn’t always the best feature to base a product’s ability. Some very robust products can cost very little, some products aimed at beginners can be a bit too intense. So where do you begin? Research!
One of the best things about the newest technology is being able to take so much knowledge with you out on location. From small portable hardware that mimics a full production studio from days gone by to surfing the clouds for your files, it can all be done at the remotest locale - and now, with tablets and smartphones, you can bring some incredible video production apps along for the ride to make the shoot even better. Here are a few of our favorites, and some are free.

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The ownership of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) has a greater local presence, after three local investment groups and eight new owners have been approved by Minor League Baseball as minority partners of the franchise.
The new members of the ownership group include:
- Sam Kornblau – Chairman of SAMCO Development Corporation and a member of the Board of Directors of the Wilton Companies
- Barry Kornblau – Retired Chairman and CEO of Summit Realty Group, Inc., based in Richmond
- Bryan Kornblau – Chairman and Founder of Eagle Construction of VA, President and Principal of Markel / Eagle Partners
- David Boardman – Founder and Former CEO of Dynamic Brands
- Ted Hanson – Chief Financial Officer, Apex Systems
- William T. Hupp – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Estes Express Lines, Inc.
- Robey W. Estes Jr. – Chief Executive Officer and President of Estes Express Lines, Inc.
- John J. Marshall – Managing Member of WPB Partners LLC
“As the Squirrels continue to engrain themselves in the Richmond community, we realize the importance of expanding our voice locally,” said Flying Squirrels’ President & Managing Partner Lou DiBella. “We are thrilled to add a group of preeminent businessmen from the area who have proven that they share our vision of community leadership and can affect our efforts positively from within that community.”
The eight new minority owners join Brian Callaghan, founder of Apex Systems, who joined the Squirrels ownership team in January, 2010. In addition to the new investors, Callaghan has increased his investment in the franchise. With the additions to the group and Callaghan’s increased investment, the Squirrels are now over 20 percent locally owned.
“It has always been vitally important that the Squirrels have a member of the ownership group that is active within the Richmond community and can bring a local perspective to the table,” said Callaghan. “I have greatly enjoyed that role over the last four years and couldn’t be more excited to be joined by a group of like-minded investors who are equally committed to the positive role that the Flying Squirrels play here in Richmond.”
“Our commitment to Richmond has never wavered, and these additions reaffirm that,” added DiBella. “We intend to provide memories in the community and at the ballpark for years to come and remain steadfast in that pursuit.”
The additions come as the City Council debates a new-ballpark plan calling for the development of the Boulevard area — which includes the team’s current home, The Diamond — to fund a new downtwn Shockoe Bottom ballpark.
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In 1993, President Bill Clinton came into office planning a large fiscal spending program that centered on education and infrastructure spending, coupled with a middle-class tax cut. Unfortunately for the new president, the Federal Reserve (Fed) had been providing heavy monetary stimulus to combat a relatively nasty recession in the early 1990s. Fed Chairman, Alan Greenspan, was actually getting ready to reduce this stimulus due to concerns about building inflation. In his mind, new fiscal stimulus ran counter to what he wanted to do. Therefore, it was up to President Clinton’s top economic advisor, Robert Rubin, to tell the new president that if he went ahead with his fiscal spending program, the bond market would see it as inflationary and drive long-dated interest rates higher. Moreover, the Fed would view the spending program as an unwanted addition to stimulus and would probably start raising short-term rates. Mr. Rubin advised that the right thing to do would be to show fiscal discipline, or essentially, do the opposite. According to Robert Woodward’s book, The Agenda, President Clinton exploded saying, “You mean to tell me that the success of the economic program and my re-election hinges on the Federal Reserve and a bunch of [explicative deleted] bond traders?” The response was yes and with that, the stimulus package was tossed and fiscal discipline took its place.
As Mark Twain once said, “History doesn’t repeat itself but it does rhyme.” Today, we have a new president with plans for a stimulus program far more expansive than President Clinton’s, and a Fed looking to remove far more monetary stimulus than Chairman Greenspan. In yesterday’s congressional testimony, Fed Chairwoman, Janet Yellen, essentially fired a large shot across the bow of President-Elect Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans, in my opinion. She stated that with the economy near full employment, adding a big spending package coupled with large tax cut would be seen by the investment community as inflationary.
While she didn’t say it, nearly everyone in the room and everyone watching on TV knows that the Fed is in the process of slowly and carefully removing the unprecedented amount of monetary stimulus they have provided. When questioned about the possible stimulus package, Ms. Yellen responded, “When there is greater clarity about the economic policies that might be put into effect, the committee will have to factor those assessments of their impact on employment and inflation and perhaps, adjust our outlook.” She also said, “In addition, with the debt-to-GDP ratio at around 77 percent, there is not a lot of fiscal space should a shock to the economy occur, an adverse shock that did require fiscal stimulus.”
In other words, the Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve told President-Elect Trump that a fiscal stimulus package was, at this time, a mistake. Moreover, she warned the incoming president that the Fed would look to combat something they saw as overly inflationary by raising their policy rate at a quicker pace than anticipated in 2017. In my piece last week, I ended it with, “The Fed is independent, and they will do what they believe they have to do to keep the risks between growth and inflation balanced. Possible tension between the Fed and the Executive Branch could develop quickly once Trump takes office, potentially derailing the new administration’s legislative agenda.”
The treasury market and the currency markets have signaled this week that this battle has already been joined. The front end of the yield curve has signaled that the Fed raising the funds rate by 25 basis points at its December 14 meeting is a foregone conclusion and that at least one additional raise is likely in 2017. After listening to Ms. Yellen yesterday, if you think President-Elect Trump will pursue his plan, a two-year yield of 1.03% is at least 50 basis too low. The five-year point of the Treasury curve has risen 45 basis points since Election Day. On September 30 of this year, the yield on the five-year was 1.15 basis points. While I know the voracious demand for duration and yield back then drove the five-year to these low yields, part of the yield was expressing the market’s perception that the Fed would be on a very slow and shallow path of rate increases for a long time. The current yield on the five-year is now 1.73%. Part of that sharp yield increase is due to the dumping of duration, but part of it is due to the anticipation of a more aggressive Fed.
Meanwhile, the longer end of the yield curve has sold off sharply, with 10-year yields increasing 45 basis points since Election Day. However, I think after yesterday’s testimony, the long end of the curve may start taking comfort in the Fed’s resolve to negate any unwanted fiscal stimulus with the removal of monetary stimulus. Fiscal stimulus takes time to enact and longer to take effect. The Fed meets every six weeks. In a battle between the Executive Branch and the Federal Reserve, where the core group of Governors and Presidents will be in their positions for at least a year, the Executive Branch would, in my opinion, be bringing a knife to a gun fight.
In the currency markets, the movement of the U.S. Dollar (USD) leaves no room for interpretation. The USD, as measured by Bloomberg’s Dollar Index (DXY), has increased 3.3% since Election Day. The Morgan Stanley USD Trade Weighted Index has the USD up nearly 4% over the same time. The USD now sits at a 13-year high. The soaring USD, as I have previously stated, is bad for commodities, bad for emerging market economies that rely on commodities and borrow in USD, and bad for China. Tighter Fed monetary policy will mean a tighter People’s Bank of China (PBOC) monetary policy. China does not need tighter monetary policy. What is bad for China is bad for the rest of the world. If we keep going down the path we are on, risk markets will begin to take this into account.
However, at the moment the focus is on the Fed and the incoming President. The Fed and President-Elect Trump are, in my opinion, at the same point that President Clinton was with Alan Greenspan in 1993. If they fight, then I think we see the yield curve flatten considerably and the USD marches on. If President-Elect Trump does what President Clinton did in 1993, then I believe that the level of rates and the shape of the yield curve return to their pre-Election Day levels. My recommendation is, going forward, I would ask yourself whether or not you think this clash occurs and make investment decisions accordingly.
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Working With Enzymes, Inside and Out
With or without knowing it, humans have harnessed the power of enzymes since time immemorial. After all, enzymes are an essential mechanism in the fermentation of such foods as miso, kimchee and sauerkraut, and one of the reasons these foods are so healthy for us. Whenever we eat any food its digestion and absorption into our bodies depends on chemical reactions, none of which would be possible without the catalyzing work of enzymes.
However, the enzymes that cause a baker’s bread to rise are not the same as those that enable us to digest our dinner. While both types are made up largely of proteins, and function similarly as catalysts in biochemical reactions, they are not interchangeable.
Scientists have counted more than 13,000 types of enzymes, each of which creates change when coupled with a specified substrate. For instance, the “latent enzymes” produced in our bodies can be differentiated into several types, the most common of which are digestive and metabolic.
The digestive enzymes are secreted from various organs of the digestive system. Some of these enzymes target proteins, others engage fats, and yet others process carbohydrates and starches. Deficiencies or overproduction of these enzymes can lead to many types of digestive ailments. (Interestingly, some of the same digestive enzymes secreted by our internal organs are also found in fruits and vegetables.*)
The processes that regenerate our skin, grow our hair, and build our bones all involve the second class of latent enzymes, those known as metabolic enzymes. When these enzymes fail to do their work, some of the first things that might occur in the body include weakening of the immune system, deterioration of the condition of our skin, and weight gain.
Yet while these two types of enzymes differ in function, they are still part of one system, in this case the human body. So while it is tempting to think of the body as an internal combustion engine that consumes food for fuel, it’s probably better to think of it as a trillion little engines, of many types, working in concert to get the job done.

domain: chemistry


The best choice for measuring individual layers
Principle of operation
Infrared (IR) sensors are designed to measure the weight or thickness (when density is constant) of constant composition materials or specific layers of multiple layer materials. It's also well suited for measuring the moisture content of relatively light materials with densities up to 200g/m2.
A light source located in the head emits a light spectrum having frequencies extending into the infrared region. Four detectors located in the NIR4 receiving head, and fitted with different input filters, selectively measure different infrared wavelengths. The signal from each detector is compared with and without material between the heads. Although more complex than measurement by x-ray or beta absorption, IR is also a transmission method.
The absorption is due to the different vibration modes of the molecules constituting the material. When the wavelength matches a molecular vibration mode, the energy is strongly absorbed. When the mass of material increases, so is the absorption. Conversely, wavelengths that do not correspond to a molecular vibration mode are poorly absorbed. Therefore each material is characterized by a specific infrared spectrum.
For example, below is the spectrum of a 190μm polyester film and its chemical formula.
The measurement of a given material is first done by selecting a suitable absorption peak. The peak’s height is a measure of the absorption and is therefore an indirect measurement of the material amount. It is clear that this method is much more complex than other absorption techniques where the detector signal, representing the energy absorbed, is itself enough to make the measurement.
First the proper wavelength must be physically selected by filtering the light by means of a specific filter. Then the background under the peak must be removed to improve the signal to noise ratio. Figure 2 shows in red the wavelength of the peak, in the green part of the spectrum that must be removed, and in blue the effective absorption.
To determine the effective absorption other wavelengths are necessary. Therefore a single measurement requires multiple detectors each with a specific filter selecting the required wavelength.
The effective absorption is then related to the basis weight or thickness by the Beer Lambert law (exponential decay) for which one has to determine the attenuation coefficient (figure 3).
The principle of infrared transmission dictates that the detector must be configured for each given material. This is of course a strong limitation, but it is also a very interesting feature since it can be used to selectively measure layers provided that the IR spectra differs sufficiently from layer to layer. The measurement of humidity is another example where the sensor is configured to measure the vibration mode of water molecules.
To simplify, there are two possible implementations:
- 1. Wavelengths can be selected in the emitter. In this case the filters must be placed one after the other in the light beam. This necessitates a rotating device inside the transmitter. Hence a single detector is sufficient in the receiving head. The great disadvantage of this design is that the measurement is not punctual. Thickness variations, if present during the rotation cycle, will introduce errors in the measurement.
- 2. Wavelengths can be selected in the receiver. The transmitter is much simpler, the measurement is punctual, but it is necessary to have as many detectors as wavelengths.
Scantech selected this second solution in order to have a single spot measurement independent of line speed.
- Measuring ranges: Scantech sensors operate in an extended wavelength range from 1 to 4μm. This provides more choices when selecting absorption peaks and widens the overall measurement range. Indeed, the attenuation coefficients are different from one peak to another. Therefore some peaks can be assigned to certain thickness ranges. For example, for polypropylene a first set of filters is well suited for low thickness (below 30 / 35μm). A second set allows measurements up to several hundred microns. In general the chosen peak, hence the set of filter, will depend on the desired measuring range and obviously on the nature of the material.
- Good accuracy: The NIR4 sensor offer good accuracy. Their intrinsic noise is especially low and the resolution is about 0.1 g/m2 for small weights (below 50g/m2).
- Very short response time: The intrinsic response time and the data processing time are very short. Individual measurements are averaged over steps corresponding to 10msec. sampling time. This avoids any artificial smoothing effect of the profile.
- Good streak resolution: The streak resolution is related to the spot size and is about 10 to 12 mm.
- Emitter: Rather than using a lamp with a short lifespan and whose efficiency very poor, Scantech uses diodes.
- No paperwork or legal authorizations: Rather than using a lamp with a short lifespan and whose efficiency very poor, Scantech uses diodes.
Our design has the following major benefits:
- Single spot measurements.
- No drift over time regardless of variations in temperature, pressure and humidity. No electronic drift (for a film of 20μm, the standard deviation for a trend of 10 hours is less than 0.02 μm).
- No influence due to variations in ambient temperature.
- An air gap of at least 4cm.
- Negligible influence due to misalignment of heads.
- Negligible influence of variations in the distance between heads.
- Not sensitive to variations in the intensity of ambient light.
- Not sensitive to light interferences.


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2014 Honda ST1300 ABS Review
2014 Honda ST1300 ABS on Totalmotorcycle.com
ST1300A – performance and comfort…
Beyond the power and effortless acceleration, there’s just something special about the feel of a Honda V4 engine. With perfect primary balance, 90 degree V4s are inherently smooth, but Honda went a step further with twin counter-rotating balance shafts that leave the engine almost vibration free. It’s also eerily quiet with only a characteristic mechanical whir to let you know it’s going efficiently about its business.
The chassis takes full advantage of the handling benefits that derive from the V4s low centre of gravity, letting you glide along the highway when you want to, but immediately responsive when you leave the highway and turn up the pace. Fitted with an advanced dual-combined ABS braking system, the chassis helps provide a secure feeling no matter where you’re riding.
A strong engine and balanced chassis may be the most important attributes of a sport tourer, but creature comforts rank close behind and the ST1300A delivers here too. A broad, plush saddle provides long distance comfort for both rider and passenger; the rider’s portion is even adjustable for height as well as for reach to help ensure a perfect fit. And speaking of a perfect fit the full coverage fairing is topped with an electrically adjustable windscreen that can take you from still air, to wind in your face at the touch of a button.
ST1300 Pan European
Theres hardly a highway or by-way in Europe that hasn’t been conquered by the coveted and super-accomplished Pan-European. Its impressive V4 engine is breathtakingly capable, delivering sporty blasts of acceleration when you want them as well as the power to carry a full load for long distances. Its elegant, aerodynamic bodywork shields you from the elements and conceals ample capacity for luggage. The unique adjustable seat is designed for all-day comfort. Low, centralised mass makes the machine reassuringly stable, yet it,s also nimble enough to negotiate city traffic and have some fun on twisty roads. High-performance Super Sports suspension systems smooth out bumpy surfaces while supreme control and stopping performance comes from Honda’s innovative Combined-ABS. Excellent fuel efficiency and a generous 29-litre tank make it even easier for you to get on the road and stay there. The Pan-European was designed to travel.
Providing breathtaking acceleration when you want it as well as the power to carry a full load for long distances, the Pan European is one of the most popular tourers on the road. It’s powered by an impressive fuel injected V4 engine that’s known for smooth, powerful acceleration and long-running reliability. Low centralised mass makes the machine stable and easy to handle at any speed. It’s surprisingly nimble for its size, making it ideal for cross-city as well as cross-continental journeys.
The Pan European bodywork is elegant, aerodynamic and conceals considerable luggage space with integrated panniers as standard equipment. Sculpted to slice through the wind, it also provides good weather protection and integrates a push-button adjustable windscreen. The unique height-adjustable seat is designed to provide all-day comfort for both rider and passenger.
High-performance suspension systems easily handle heavy loads and enhance comfort and enjoyment whilst compact and lightweight Combined ABS ensures confident, smooth and responsive stopping power.
A wide range of optional touring equipment is available including extra carrying capacity to make the most of the bike’s touring potential.
2014 Honda ST1300 ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
– Unique longitudinally-mounted 1,261cm3 fuel-injected V4 engine effortlessly provides exhilarating acceleration.
– Distinctive bodywork provides good weather protection while contributing to the machine’s aerodynamic performance and feeling of stability at high speeds.
– Lightweight and rigid aluminium twin-spar frame with high-performance suspension systems for precise, responsive handling.
– Advanced Combined ABS ensures confidence-inspiring, smoothly responsive braking control.
– High-quality instrument panel features a large speedometer and tachometer, coolant and ambient temperature gauges and a headlight beam adjuster to cater for variations in carrying load.
– HECS3 oxygen-sensing catalytic converter system minimises harmful exhaust gas emissions.
– Pearl Cosmic Black
– Candy Glory Red
– Digital Silver Metallic
Honda Access Europe provides a range of optional equipment for the Pan European, extending its comfort and versatility while complementing its unique styling. Optional accessories include:
– Motorcycle navigation kit
– Colour-matched top boxes
– Colour-matched top box spoilers
– Top box inner bag
– Pannier inner bags
– 28L tank bag
– Cargo net
– Averto security kit
– Indoor and outdoor motorcycle covers
– Knee pads
– Tank pad
– Mirror and fairing deflector sets
– Grip heaters
– Pillion armrests
– 12V DC socket kit
2014 Honda ST1300 ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Powerful liquid-cooled 1,261 cc longitudinally mounted V-4 engine produces effortless acceleration and passing power..
Longitudinal engine mounting eliminates an inefficient 90-degree turn in the power flow for improved drivetrain efficiency..
The ST1300A’s low overall centre of gravity helps with excellent low-speed handling. The 360-degree crank contributes to a very broad powerband. Two engine counterbalancers virtually eliminate primary and secondary vibration. Both gear-driven counterbalancer shafts are installed in the lower crankcase, to the left side of the crankshaft. The first shaft is driven directly by the crankshaft at a 2:1 ratio. The second shaft is positioned below the first and is driven in the opposite direction by the first balancer shaft’s drive gear. The combination of these two balancers assures a supremely comfortable ride for the long-distance touring rider..
Aluminum composite cylinder sleeves are high-pressure-formed from sintered aluminum powder impregnated with ceramic and graphite. The composite sleeves provide better wear resistance and superior heat dissipation compared to conventional sleeves..
Silent-type cam-chain drive eliminates the previous model’s wider belt-driven cam drive, reducing engine length 10 mm and lowering overall weight..
Large 31 mm intake valves and 27 mm exhaust valves feed a combustion chamber with a 10.8:1 compression ratio..
Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows lengthy valve-maintenance intervals..
High-pressure electronic PGM-FI delivers fuel at 50 psi into each injector..
Fuel is delivered through eight laser-drilled nozzle holes in each injector, producing a very fine spray and a highly combustible air/fuel charge for maximum combustion efficiency and power..
PGM-FI combines a sophisticated throttle sensor, advanced 3-D digital fuel injection and ignition mapping, and precisely metered fuel delivery to produce smooth and linear throttle response..
ECU-controlled closed-loop emission control system utilizes two oxygen sensors to constantly deliver a precise air/fuel mixture, and the exhaust system uses two catalytic converters..
The ST1300A meets the California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards..
Auto-enriching system is integrated into PGM-FI module, optimizing the air/fuel mixture on cold starts and eliminating the need for a manual choke..
Four-into-two stainless steel exhaust system features a pair of attractive triangular-section mufflers with stainless steel heat shields..
Dampers on the transmission mainshaft, clutch and drive shaft reduce noise, vibration and driveline lash..
High-output 660-watt air-cooled alternator is located between the cylinder banks, contributing to a shorter and more compact engine design..
U-shape aluminum radiator has excellent cooling capacity, and a ring-type fan draws air through the radiator at low speeds to ensure stable operating temperatures for consistent performance and long engine life..
Sturdy eight-plate hydraulic clutch..
Cassette-type five-speed transmission features gear ratios that allow for quicker acceleration and excellent roll-on performance..
Quiet and reliable shaft-drive system is virtually maintenance-free..
Aluminum frame combines optimal rigidity and tuned flex to produce excellent handling, superb riding comfort and wonderful road feel. It features a massive steering head casting and triple-box-section spars. The V-4 engine serves as a tuned, stressed frame member. The solid engine-mounting system utilizes specially designed hangers and carefully matched mounting bolts to provide both excellent road feel and minimal engine vibration..
Lightweight aluminum swingarm is carefully matched to the frame to provide an ideal balance of rigidity and tuned flex for optimal handling..
Rigid aluminum upper triple-clamp and a 45 mm Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) cartridge front fork provide excellent suspension control in a wide range of riding conditions..
The rear suspension incorporates a single shock mounted directly on the swingarm, with spring preload adjustability..
Dual-Combined Braking System uses a second master cylinder and a proportional control valve (PCV) to couple the three-piston calipers of the dual-disc front and single-disc rear brakes for even better braking feel. Using the front brake lever activates the outer two pistons of the front calipers and the two outer pistons of the rear caliper. Rear pedal engagement activates the centre piston of the rear brake caliper and the centre pistons of the front calipers, and a delay valve slows initial front brake response to minimize front-end dive..
The ST1300A combines Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Dual-Combined Braking System for a wide range of braking and steering control. ABS features an electric-motor-driven modulator that gives quick, precise braking pressure adjustments and smooth ABS operation. The system incorporates an integrated ECU controller, self-diagnostics with an interactive ECU test function, and automatic protection against system failure..
Silver wheels are three-spoke U-section cast aluminum. 5.0-inch-wide rear wheel sports a large, low-profile 170/60ZR-17 radial tire. The 3.5-inch-wide front wheel carries a 120/70ZR-18 radial tire..
Full-coverage bodywork features an aero-ellipse form that incorporates striking parabolic lines to accentuate the look of speed as well as enhance stability at high speeds..
Three-position rider’s seat provides an adjustment range of 30 mm (1.2 inches) vertically and 25 mm (1 inch) horizontally. From the forward and lowest position, the seat can be moved up 15 mm (0.6 inch) and back approximately 13 mm (0.5 inch) to the middle position and again by the same amount to the highest rear position..
A motor-driven adjustable windscreen offers 188 mm (7.4 inches) and 13 degrees of adjustability for greater wind protection and touring comfort. A thumb-operated pushbutton on the left handlebar operates the windscreen motor. An additional 58 mm (2.3 inches) of manual adjustment is possible by repositioning the windshield on the mounting brackets..
Integrated lockable and detachable saddlebags hold 35 litres each (large enough for a full-face helmet). The saddlebags contain straps to limit bag opening to 90 degrees to better secure the contents. The straps are easily unbuckled when the bags are dismounted, permitting full access..
Rugged plastic-covered body-protector stays extend outward to protect the bodywork in case of a tip-over..
Dual-section fuel tank places 20.8 litres of fuel in the conventional tank location with an additional 8.3 litres located in a sub-tank located low in the chassis. This results in an increase in fuel capacity and an even weight distribution for fuel..
An electric fuel pump operates inside the sub-tank, providing consistent fuel pressure for the PGM-FI system..
Headlight features dual lenses with twin-filament H4 low/high beam bulbs and multi-reflectors..
A convenient push button located on the left side of the fairing electrically adjusts the headlight height over a 2.5-degree range..
Roomy cockpit and ergonomically designed dual-density seat offer true long-haul comfort..
Attractive, lightweight two-piece aluminum handlebars..
A locking left-side fairing pocket offers the carrying capacity of an automobile console; a weather-resistant vinyl flap covers the right-side pocket..
Breakaway rear view mirrors minimize damage in the event of a tip-over..
Padded passenger grabrails..
Convenient centrestand assist-lever folds neatly away when not in use..
Integrated front and rear turn signals..
Integrated ignition switch/fork lock. A single ignition key operates all locks..
3 year, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty..
2014 Honda ST1300 ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $NA USD
2014 Honda ST1300 ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
Canadian MSRP Price: $18,999 CDN
Liquid-cooled 90-degree V-4
Bore & Stroke
78 mm x 66 mm
Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valver per cylinder
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
45 mm HMAS cartridge fork; 108 mm (4.3 in.) travel
HMAS gas-charged single shock with five-position spring preload adjustment 123 mm (4.8 in.) travel
120/70ZR – 18 radial front; 170/60ZR – 17 radial rear
Front dual 310 mm discs with triple-piston calipers; rear 316 mm disc with triple-piston caliper. Dual-Combined Braking System with ABS
790 mm (31.1 in.) adjustable +/- 15 mm (0.6 in.)
1,490 mm (58.7 in.)
331 kg (730 lb) including required fluids and full tank of gas – ready to ride
3 year, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty.
2014 Honda ST1300 ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com UK/European Specifications/Technical Details
European MSRP Price: £14,499 GBP
117Nm at 6,500 rpm
Max. Power Output
117 bhp at 8,000 rpm
Bore & Stroke
78 x 66mm
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC 90Ã‚º V-4
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
10.0 : 1
Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Enclosed shaft with integrated dampers
Dimensions and Weight
Length x Width x Height
2,282 x 935 x 1,332mm (with panniers)
790mm (Ã‚±15mm adjustable)
29 litres (with 4 litre LCD-indicated reserve)
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Single-side conventional damper with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 120mm axle travel
316mm hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston calliper, (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
45mm telescopic fork, 117mm axle travel
Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
310mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston callipers, (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
Specifications, features and prices to change by manufacturer without notice. All information correct as of posted date.