Author: Stephan Pfennig
Published on: 13.03.2018
If a device under test is affected during radiated immunity tests, appropriate countermeasures have to be taken depending on the interference level. In the case that the wave length of the test signal is large in comparison to the dimensions of the device, the interference quantity typically couples onto larger structures, e.g., onto the device's cables. Subsequently, the interference can couple galvanically, inductively or capacitively into individual areas or single components of the device. An integrated circuit (IC) could be such a component. To select the appropriate countermeasures, it is very helpful if the coupling paths and coupling mechanisms can be identified.
For measuring the inductive and capacitive coupling into ICs, the Langer EMV Technik GmbH developed a method for measuring the immunity separately for the electric and magnetic field. This method was presented in  and was used in  to investigate the shielding effectiveness at IC level using different shielding configurations and materials. Thereby, it was distinguished between the shielding effectiveness for the electric and magnetic field.
Measurement Set-up and Shielding Configurations
To investigate the shielding effectiveness, the IC Test Environment ICE1 and the IC Test System P1402/P15021 were used. For the measurement set-up, the ground plane GND 25, the accompanying adapter GNDA 02, the field probes EPM 02 and BPM 02 for measuring the electric or magnetic field, the ring-shaped spacer D70 h10 with a height of h = 10 mm, the field source P1402 for creating a magnetic test field and the field source P1502 for creating the electric test field, were used. Additionally, the pre‑amplifier PA 303 was used. The individual components and the measurement set-up are shown in Fig. 1.
1 IC Test Systems P1401/P1501 and P1402/P1502 for inductive and capacitive coupling into ICs up to 1 GHz or 3 GHz
For the measurement, the respective field probe was placed into the ground plane instead of the IC and the respective field source was placed onto the ground plane (above the field probe) using the ring-shaped spacer. Finally, the network analyser’s (NWA) output was connected to the field source, the field probe was connected to the pre‑amplifier and the amplified signal was returned to the network analyser’s input. Before the measurements, the NWA was calibrated to the input of the field source and the output of the pre‑amplifier.
Based on the described set-up, the systems insertion loss (forward-transmission factor S21) was measured with and without the shield. Using the field probes conversion factors and the pre‑amplifier's gain, the electric field strength and magnetic flux density were calculated from the measured data. Finally, the shielding attenuation as was calculated for the electric and magnetic field.
To investigate the shielding effectiveness, different shielding configurations were used. For the investigation, a piece of filling material—a dummy IC made from Styrodur—was placed on the field probe. Finally, the respective shield was applied to the dummy IC.
Theoretically, the most effective shielding is obtained for a shield, which fully covers the IC and is connected to ground all around the IC. Practically, this cannot always be implemented or is not an appropriate measure for financial reasons.
For a first, simple approach, strips of self-adhesive copper tape were used. For the measurements, the width of the strips was varied. It was distinguished between the shield being connected to ground at one side or at both sides.
Results for Copper Tape and the Strips Connected to Ground at Both Sides
As a first step, the shielding effectiveness was measured for self-adhesive copper tape using strips with a width of b = (2,4,6,8,10) mm. The results for the shielding of the electric and magnetic field are given in Fig. 2 for strips connected to ground at both sides. In general, the results show that the shielding effectiveness improves with the width of the strips.
The results for the electric field show that the shielding attenuation is approximately constant in the frequency range up to 2 GHz. For the magnetic field, the shielding attenuation is relatively small for low frequencies, but increases with approximately 20 dB per decade. In the upper frequency range, the shielding attenuation is approximately constant up to 2 GHz.
If the strips are connected to ground at both sides, the shield creates a short circuit loop. The mechanism of a short circuit loop for shielding magnetic fields is explained in  using the example of shielded ICs. There, it is shown that the results agree well with the analytically derived behaviour.
The observed shift of the curves in the lower frequency range can be also explained with the equations derived in . This shift is caused by the ground connection which depends on how well the shield is applied to ground and, therefore, yields a varying contact resistance between the copper tape and ground .
In the case of a poorly connected shield and a correspondingly large contact resistance, the shielding attenuation for magnetic fields is reduced significantly, especially in the lower frequency range.
Results for Copper Tape and the Strips Connected to Ground at One Side
The results for connecting the shield only at one side are given in Fig. 3. The results for the electric field show that the shielding effectiveness is not affected in the lower frequency range. The displacement current created by the electric field flows to the shield and over the one-sided connection to ground. In the upper frequency range, the behaviour changes due to the capacitance between the shield and ground taking effect. The capacitance and the self‑inductance of the strip create a LC resonator. As both, the capacitance and the inductance, depend on the width of the strip, the resonant frequency shifts accordingly.
Considering a shield which is only connected to ground at one side, the capacitance and the inductance are relatively large if a wide shield is placed directly above the IC and if this shield is only connected to ground over a narrow connection. In that case, the resonant frequency is relatively small. As the shielding attenuation decreases significantly above the resonant frequency, the shield should at least be connected to ground as wide as possible if the shield is only connected at one side.
The results for the magnetic field show that there is no shielding effect if the shield is only connected at one side to ground and, therefore, no short circuit loop is created.
Comparison between Copper Tape and a Shielding Tape
In , the shielding effectiveness of the self‑adhesive copper tape and a self‑adhesive shielding tape2 is compared. For the comparison of the two shielding materials, strips of the same width were applied to the dummy IC and connected to ground at both sides. The results for the shielding of the electric and magnetic field are presented in Fig. 4.
2 Self‑adhesive tape based on the braided and aluminium‑coated fleece LBVM1‑S5 manufactured by Schirmung 2000
If the connection to ground is carried out well and, therefore, the contact resistance between shield and ground is small, the two materials yield approximately the same shielding performance.
But the results presented in  also show that the shielding attenuation of the self-adhesive copper tape can, depending on the contact resistance, vary significantly, especially in the lower frequency range. A first impression is given by the results in Fig. 5 obtained for shielding strips with a width of b = 8 mm.
|PFENNIG, Stephan ; LANGER, Gunter: Messung der Störfestigkeit integrierter Schaltungen getrennt für das elektrische und magnetische Feld. In: emv - Internationale Fachmesse und Kongress für Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit, 2018
|PFENNIG, Stephan: Measuring Shielding Effectiveness at the IC Level. In: 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility & Signal/Power Integrity (EMCSI). http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISEMC.2017.8078011 | DOI: 10.1109/ISEMC.2017.8078011


(SHELBY COUNTY D.A. NEWS RELEASE) - Two men have been indicted on multiple felony counts stemming from an attack last March on a couple abducted outside their home in southeast Memphis, Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich said Thursday.
Defendants Jermarcus Thomas, 21, and Kevvon Clark, 18, are being held without bond.
Investigators said Luis Santiago, 39, and his wife were abducted on March 30, 2017, from the 4000 block of New Willow Road and were robbed of cash and their truck. The wife was able to escape from the truck at Getwell Road and Winchester, and then notified police.
Her husband was found the next day in the same area, dead from a gunshot wound.
Clark was indicted on first-degree murder charges, while he and Thomas both were indicted on two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape and aggravated robbery.
The case is being handled by Chief Prosecutor Eric Christensen and Asst. Dist. Atty. Dru Carpenter, both of the DA’s Special Victims Unit which prosecutes cases of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse of child victims; rape and aggravated rape of adult victims, and abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults.


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Releasing the survey report, Swaraj Abhiyan co-founder Yogendra Yadav today said 40 per cent of the 43 surveyed villages in Madhya Pradesh were depending on "two or less" hand pumps for their water needs.
Among the 79 villages of Bundelkhand in Uttar Pradesh covered by the survey, the situation is a little better with 13 per cent villages having 2 or less number of working handpumps, he said.
The survey was conducted in 122 villages in Bundelkhand region of both the states.
"The water crisis appears to have reached alarming proportions in four districts-Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna and Datia-of Bundelkhand lying in MP," Yadav said.
Nearly 75 per cent of the surveyed villages in Bundelkhand in both UP and MP reported complete state "inaction" regarding drinking water crisis in last three months.
"Inaction of both MP and UP governments is reflected in terms of providing employment under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the drought facing Bundelkhand villages.
"An abysmally low 5 per cent villages in MP reported ongoing employment work for job holders under MNREGS while the percentage was 29 in case of villages in UP," Yadav said.
Both the state governments appear to have "let the drought-stricken villagers down" at the face of drought, he said.
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Recently by Eric Peters: Tomorrow's (S)election
The countdown just started.
The re(s)election of Barack Obama has assured not only economic collapse (equally inevitable had The Wall Street Stooge been selected) but also a guaranteed gun grab in the coming months prior to the collapse.
Mittens was no friend of the 2A but BHO is openly its enemy. We have the mans own statements and we have the mans own actions, including the actions of his personally selected attorney general. A man publicly and virulently opposed to peaceful American citizens possessing guns who ran guns to Mexican drugs cartels in the hope these guns would then be used to perform violent crimes crimes that could then be used as emotional fodder for gun-grabbing demagoguery. That backfired but now that Obama (and Holder) are secure in their offices, rest assured that Fast and Furious was merely a prelude.
Here is whats coming:
The Supreme Court, already densely marbled with authoritarian-minded collectivists such as wise Latina Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ruth Ginsberg, will be further tilted collectivist when not if – the aging conservatives who still linger either give up the ghost or just give up and retire. Antonin Scalia is not far from 80. Neither is Anthony Kennedy. They will be over 80 before 2016. Clarence Thomas is no spring chicken, either. One or several are going to go during the next four years. Roberts has already proved to be agreeable to whatever the authoritarian state demands.
Its a fait accompli.
Reasonable restrictions on the possession of firearms by non-costumed, non-badged Americans (thats you and me) are a drop-dead certainty. The Dear Leader may not even wait for sanction by the robed freedom-takers. He has shown no such proclivity to abide by process thus far. His clearly expressed attitude toward our rights is the same as the attitude toward women expressed by Jefe to El Guapo in The Three Amigos: If you want a woman, you take the woman.
And they do want your guns. And they will take them.
It very well could happen suddenly via executive fiat just as executive fiat summarily amnestied millions of illegal aliens. All thats needed, really, is some pretext. Some MK-Ultrad dupe sent to shoot up a school, say. Reasonable gun controls will follow.
Perhaps, door to door.
They are coming. It is only a question of when not if.

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1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 onion, cut into 2x2 cm
1 cm ginger, crushed
2 green chilies, cut in oblique
1/2 plum tomatoes, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
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1 stalk spring onion, cut into oblique 1 1/2 cm
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- Pour the water. Cook until boiling. Thicken with cornstarch solution. Bring to a boil again.
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With ticks come high rates of tick-borne illness such as Lyme disease. Get the facts and learn how to prevent tick-borne illnesses.
At Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, your input matters — whether your child is a patient in our clinic, or has spent time in the hospital. There are lots of ways that you can help make the Children's experience better for patients and families like you.
The Family Resource Center is a comfortable, welcoming place where supportive, caring staff can connect you to a wide array of helpful resources and amenities during your stay at our hospitals. We provide these services and resources at no cost to patient families, thanks to the many donors who support family services programs.
Jeri Kayser, Sarah Magnuson and Sam Schackman talk about parents' challenges with kids taking medicine.
If you want to be proactive to minimize the disruption to your child’s sleep pattern, there are a few things to consider.
We at Children’s have an obligation to protect the health and safety of all children in our community and to respond to questions about discipline and abuse.
Are your kids stressed over tests? Here are some tips to help decrease stress and improve results.
If you and your family have to venture out into the cold over the next few days, here are some great tips, compiled by Children’s Injury Prevention team.

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Chile on Tuesday became the latest country to drastically relax the Covid-19 rules required for travelling to and from the country.
A day after it announced the reopening of the remaining closed land borders with Argentina, Bolivia and Peru, President Gabriel Boric's government said it would remove the requirement of a negative PCR test for those entering the country.
Three levels of alert will be retained for entry into Chile, which will be determined based on the international or local circulation of new variants of the virus.
Starting this Thursday, a large part of Chile will enter the so-called "Alert level 1" or low health impact stage, according to Undersecretary of Public Health Cristóbal Cuadrado.
Under this stage, a scenario of community transmission of the already known and controlled variants is assumed.
"In this alert there is no restriction for trips entering or leaving the country and the homologation of vaccines for travellers will be voluntary. Likewise, testing prior to the trip is only recommended, but upon arrival in Chile they may be tested randomly," the Health Ministry confirmed in a statement.
All passengers must fill out a health form and, in the case of non-resident foreigners, they must also bring proof of health insurance that covers the spread of Covid-19, and a random test will be carried out upon entering the country.
"The idea is to minimise the risk of change in the national epidemiological situation due to the emergence of new variants, particularly the variants of concern defined by the World Health Organization" (WHO), added Cuadrado.
Before, to enter Chile, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the trip was required by the authorities.
Cuadrado indicated that the 'Alert 2' stage will be put in placewhen a new variant appears and "prevention and control will be increased."
Upon the designation of the highest stage of alarm, 'Alert 3,' all restrictions will be re-imposed.
The relaxation of measures comes after Chile announced that on May 1 the land borders that were still closed will be reopened.
Since December 22, five border crossings with Argentina have been reopened. In November, the Santiago airport was opened, followed by the terminals in the cities of Antofagasta and Iquique (north) and Punta Arenas (south).
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, Chile has recorded 3,515,878 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 57,094 deaths from the virus.


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I'm a little late this week due to Halloween but here it is!
This week we made apple dumplings. I am not a fan of cooked fruit so I was not sure about these. However, they were met with rave reviews! I used less apple than called for (2 apples for 6 dumplings, and I think it would be even better with 2 apples for 8 dumplings, or maybe no apples at all...) and they turned out pretty fabulous. I loved that we used refrigerator rolls, they were so fast and easy! My family loved them, several told me they would not have minded a bit more apple. One thing I would change-I should have reduced the apple cider syrup more, mine was still very thin.
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Cera Alba - Relativity EP
Cera Alba has been shooting up through the ranks for a couple of years now. He has made his name with a masculine, bulky house sound that pulls no punches. It comes on labels like Hot Creations and VIVa but now the talented UK star pops up on Mile End Records. He does so with three hot new jams and one of them gets remixed by fellow tech titans Leftwing & Kody. All in all they make for a meaty EP that is sure to pull no punches and make any real house heads dance for days.
All of the originals are firing affairs. My pick might just be Erratic Motion, which is fulsome, fired up and already sweaty as soon as it lands. Skipping like garage, groovy like house, powerful like techno, it is a real winner. Vertigo is what opens the EP and does so with paranoid sirens panning around above slamming drums, airy hi hats and effortlessly groovy drums. Balearia is no lighter on its feet despite the title: this one is playful, punches left and right like a shadow boxer and has female vocal yells bringing the heat. Leftwing & Kody remix it and do so with a real sense of purpose: in their hands the track becomes much more techno in nature, with dark kicks, forceful grooves and sweat dripping off the walls. Essentially, then, you need this EP in your life.


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GLADIATOR Conductivity Smart Switch is suitable for any situation where it is necessary to check level of liquid in tank, including high or low level alarms, constant level control, pump control, and empty tank detection. It is available in Smart compact version that combines switching functions, local calibration, and diagnostic communications. Remote version is also available and includes separate amplifier that can be located up to 500 m away from sensor probe.
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Hawk Measurement Introduces Smart Conductivity Level Switches
The GLADIATOR Conductivity Smart Switch Series offers a simple, reliable way of sensing levels of conductive liquids.
Hawk Measurement, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, is introducing a new line of point level switches for conductive liquids. This type of switch is suitable for any situation where it is necessary to check the level of a liquid in a tank, including high or low level alarms, constant level control, pump control, and empty tank detection.
A low voltage AC signal is applied between the probe electrode and the tank wall (or reference electrode in case of a non-metallic tank). When the liquid comes in contact with the electrode tip, a conductive path is established between the sense electrode and the metallic tank wall/reference electrode. Current flow due to the conductive path is sensed amplified and use to switch a relay for indication or control purposes.
Conductivity Switches are suitable for most applications that involve a conductive liquid, including food and beverage processing, chemical, oil and gas, paint, paper, pharmaceutical, and water and wastewater treatment.
The Conductivity Switch is available in two versions. The "Smart" compact version combines switching functions, local calibration and diagnostic communications (Goshawk/Modbus) in an economical all in one package. The "Remote" version has a separate amplifier, which can be located up to 500m away from the sensor probe. The amplifier includes relay outputs, and can also report to a supervisory control system via GosHawk, Modbus, HART, Devicenet or Profibus DP . A remote GSM connection is also available as an option. This allows any authorized user with a computer and a standard modem to calibrate, test or check on the performance of any Gladiator product from anywhere in the world.
The GLADIATOR Conductivity Switch Series has been designed to be user-friendly and reliable. Calibration and setup are simple. The unit has no moving parts, so it is maintenance-free.
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Tomato Bread Salad
A common dish oftentimes credited to Italian cuisine, I have imagined that a similar recipe was inspired by a baguette of day old bread and an over abundance of tomatoes. How considerate of Mother Nature, as the summer season comes to an end she yields lush ripe tomatoes, bright green basil and blood cleansing parsley to see us into the autumn months. Extensive nutritional research concerning the foods used in this simple recipe has yielded some pretty impressive findings:
Tomatoes: the antioxidant function of lycopene in tomatoes contains beneficial cancer and heart disease preventing properties. Tomatoes are also a good source for many essential vitamins and minerals.
Basil: provides protection on a cellular level due to two flavonoids found to protect your white blood cells from radiation and oxygen-based damage. A good source of vitamin K, iron, calcium, and vitamin A.
Parsley: another flavonoid rich food, parsley also contains antioxidants that help prevent damage from free radicals in the body. It is a good source of vitamin C and folic acid beneficial for your heart and fighting inflammation.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: a monounsaturated fat touted to cut your risk for cardiovascular disease by half when used in place of heart clogging saturated fats. Studies show that using olive oil can help lower bad LDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
Ume Plum Vinegar: made from pickled Japanese plums, this salty vinegar contains many of the same medicinal properties. Recorded in ancient Japanese medical texts, ume plums are known to have an alkalinizing effect on the body, neutralizing fatigue, stimulating the digestion, and promoting the elimination of toxins.
Knowing what your foods provide and how these nutrients support and protect your body systems allows you to better plan a day or weeks menu of meals. As always, eat a variety of foods, in a variety of colors, textures and tastes to create a balanced, nutrient dense, immune strengthening diet.
Tomato Bread Salad
4 large ripe tomatoes
1 whole grain baguette, or 3 cups bread (see note)
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh squeezed tomato juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3-4 tablespoons golden balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Ume Plum vinegar or 1 teaspoon sea salt
1. Cut or tear the baguette into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl.
2. Slice each tomato in half. Gently squeeze the juice into a bowl or measuring cup.
(The operative word here is “gently”, and I suggest you wear a full apron to avoid damaging your favorite T-shirt).
You don’t have to squeeze them dry, just enough for at least a half cup of juice.
3. Strain the liquid from the seeds and set aside. Discard the seeds.
4. Combine the juice from the tomatoes with the oil, vinegar, and ume plum vinegar (or salt).
5. Chop the tomatoes into bite size pieces and add to the bowl with the onion, basil and parsley.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well, making sure to coat the bread cubes with the liquid. Let sit a few minutes, tossing from time to time to let the flavors absorb.
Note: When bread is stale most recipes call for cubing and soaking in water. To avoid this step use tomatoes with lots of juice.
Delia Quigley is the Director of StillPoint Schoolhouse, where she teaches a holistic lifestyle designed to achieve optimal health and well being, based on her 28 years of study, experience and practice. She is the creator of the Body Rejuvenation Cleanse, Cooking the Basics videos and classes, and Broken Bodies Yoga. Delia’s credentials include holistic nutritional counselor, natural foods chef, yoga instructor, energy therapist and public speaker.


Rawlings is a “walking criminal”– Boakye Gyan
Former Member of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), Major Boakye-Djan (Rtd), has described the former President of the Republic of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings, as an “untried criminal” who has no legal authority to commemorate June 4.
Major Boakye-Djan (Rtd) was speaking in commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the June 4th Revolution as he was one of the main architects of the uprising.
The June 4th Revolution or June 4th Uprising was an uprising in Ghana in 1979 that arose out of a combination of corruption, bad governance, frustration among the general public, and lack of discipline and frustrations within the Ghanaian army.
It was sparked when the then military government of the Supreme Military Council (SMC II) of General F K. Akuffo put then flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings on public trial for attempting to overthrow the government on May 15th 1979.
This happened because Rawlings was a junior soldier in the Ghanaian Army who with other soldiers were refused to be given their salaries.
According to him, the June 4th uprising is not an incident to commemorate even though it survived the current democracy the country is enjoying.
He argued that the 31st December is a crime against democracy and if the country could hold Brigadier Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa and other to crimes committed 10 years earlier, then Rawlings is a “walking criminal”.
In commemoration of the 41st June 4thAnniversary, Jerry John Rawlings, held a virtual commemoration of the day.
“I am not joining him to do any virtual anniversary, he has no legal authority. He himself is a criminal, untried criminal and I have called him a walking criminal. He has business or whatsoever and if I were him, I would keep of these things for good”, he said.
Asked the message he would have passed unto Ghanaians if he had the opportunity to address the general public, Major Boakye-Djan (Rtd) asked Ghanaians to use the 7thDecember elections as an exercise for a democratic audit to ensure Ghana’s democracy survives.


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Rapac has issued bonds worth US$29 million
Rapac Communications & Infrastructure Ltd. (Rapac) has completed a fundraising to refinance and further develop the company.
Rapac is widely recognized as a leading group focusing on telecommunications, government, energy and infrastructure in Israel.
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2022 State of States report
Published in February 2023.
Each year, Americans for Safe Access, the nation’s largest nonprofit that represents medical cannabis patients, doctors, and researchers, prepares a report that assesses legislative and regulatory improvements in medical cannabis programs across the country.
This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of the state of medical cannabis programs in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories on an ‘A’ to ‘F’ scale.
The report is available online for you to read and share freely and you can also find reports from previous years in our Reports Archive.
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Dental mouthguards have long been used to protect the teeth, gums and supporting tissues from damage, injury and trauma. There are two types of dental mouthguards – over the counter and custom. While OTC guards are helpful for occasional use, many Herndon dental patients require the benefit of a customized dental mouthguard fitted by a dentist to effectively prevent injury.
Caring for your new custom mouthguard is simple.
The American Dental Association recommends keeping protected in a sturdy container in between usage. You should also be careful to clean your mouthguard after use and occasionally soak it in cool, soapy water for thorough sanitation. Custom dental mouthguards are designed for durability, but it is important to check your mouthguard for signs of wear every few months. Mouthguards for children and teens must be replaced frequently to account for growing jaws and changes to the teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Mouthguards in Herndon
Do I need a dental mouthguard?
There are many reasons why wearing a dental mouthguard could be right for you. A few examples include:
- Nighttime wear to prevent damage from teeth grinding and bruxism
- Tooth and lip protection during high-impact sports, such as martial arts
- To serve as a barrier between the lips and oral appliances, such as metal braces
- To protect fragile bridgework
What should I expect when my Herndon dentist fits me for a mouthguard?
Your visit will consist of taking an impression of your teeth that will be used as a mold for your new mouthguard. You may even be able to leave your Herndon dental appointment with your custom mouthguard in-hand.
Should I follow any special instructions?
Before you leave your Herndon VA dentist’s office with your new mouthguard, you’ll receive instructions for how and when to wear it. If you suffer from TMJ disorders or bruxism, for example, you will likely wear your mouthguard at night. If you participate in recreational sports, however, you may only need to wear your mouthguard during physical activity.
If you have any questions about mouthguards and how we can help your smile, feel free to contact us today at 703-620-4050.
Temporomandibular joint disease (TMD), a dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is becoming more of a problem. The disorder causes pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and the muscles that move the jaw.
Many people have pain in their jaw and its muscles, though that does not always signify a problem. Most of the time the pain is temporary and goes away without any help from us.
However, sufferers of TMD have other symptoms. They may have pain in their jaw, face, and even their ears. Many suffer from headaches. Some people even experience pain in their neck and dizziness. Most people complain that they have trouble eating along with an uncomfortable bite.
Most of the time people are able to treat the symptoms by themselves at home. They may use over-the-counter pain relievers along with ice packs to help dull the pain. However, there are times when you need to see a dentist.
Dentists will do a thorough examination and then decide the best way to help you. Mouth guards, worn during sports (when you clench your jaw) or at night (when you grind your teeth), can be very helpful. There are times when surgery or implants may be necessary to help though.
If you are suffering from TMD or think you are, you should start by using pain relievers along with ice packs. If that is not helpful, you may want to contact your dentist and think about getting a mouth guard. You should try to do everything you can to protect your teeth. Plus you shouldn’t have to live in pain because of TMD.
Here atCattafesta Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are dedicated to helping our patients who suffer from bruxism.
Bruxism is often called teeth grinding. Though many people grind their teeth occasionally, other people seem to grind their teeth on a regular basis. This can damage your teeth and cause many other dental problems.
People who grind their teeth usually do it when they are sleeping. It can be caused by dental problems like an abnormal bite or missing teeth. Teeth grinding is also seen a lot with patients who suffer from sleep apnea. Stress and anxiety can also cause teeth grinding, both during the day and at night.
Since most people grind their teeth at night, they might not even realize they do it. However, patients who wake up constantly with a headache or a sore jaw may suffer from bruxism.
Teeth grinding can cause a lot of problems. You could loosen your teeth to the point of losing them completely. You may also break a tooth or several teeth. Chronic grinding will wear your teeth down until you barely have much left of them. Chronic grinding can really hurt your jaw and change the appearance of your face.
The easiest way to fix teeth grinding is by wearing a mouthguard at night. However, if the grinding is caused by stress, you need to find ways to reduce your stress. You may also benefit from taking muscle relaxers.
Caffeine can make teeth grinding worse, so you may want to cut back on coffee, soft drinks, and chocolate. You should also cut back on alcohol because many people grind their teeth after drinking.
If you have any questions about bruxism, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (703) 620-4050.

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Introduction: Gabonese Cuisine
Gabon is a West African country with a diverse culture and cuisine. Gabonese cuisine is known for its variety of ingredients and flavors, which are influenced by the country’s geographic location and cultural heritage. The cuisine is typically characterized by the use of meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices.
Food Festivals in Gabon
Gabonese cuisine is celebrated throughout the country with various food festivals and events. One such event is the National Food Festival, which is held annually in Libreville. The festival brings together chefs, food enthusiasts, and visitors from all over the world to taste and celebrate Gabonese cuisine. Other food festivals in Gabon include the International Food Festival and the African Food Festival.
Traditional Gabonese Dishes
Gabonese cuisine is diverse and includes a variety of traditional dishes that reflect the country’s cultural heritage. Some of the most popular Gabonese dishes include Poulet Nyembwe, a chicken stew made with palm oil and spices; Mbika, a dish made with cassava leaves and sometimes smoked fish or meat; and Eru, a spicy soup made with vegetables and meat or fish.
Cultural Events Celebrating Gabonese Cuisine
In addition to food festivals, Gabonese cuisine is celebrated in cultural events and ceremonies throughout the country. These events include weddings, funerals, and other traditional celebrations. During these events, Gabonese families and communities come together to share traditional dishes and celebrate their cultural heritage.
Gabonese Cuisine Around the World
Gabonese cuisine is not just limited to Gabon but is also enjoyed by people in other parts of the world. Gabonese restaurants can be found in major cities such as Paris, London, and New York. These restaurants offer a taste of authentic Gabonese cuisine, allowing people to experience the flavors and culture of the country.
Conclusion: Exploring Gabonese Cuisine
Gabonese cuisine is a diverse and flavorful cuisine that is celebrated throughout the country with various food festivals and cultural events. Traditional Gabonese dishes reflect the country’s cultural heritage and are enjoyed by people all over the world. Exploring Gabonese cuisine is a great way to experience the culture and flavors of this West African country.

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Viengsay Valdes supports close relationship between film and ballet
Cubaplus courtesy: Prensa Latina
Viengsay Valdes, deputy artistic director of the Cuban National Ballet (BNC), on Monday recognized the contribution of film to dance as an essential art expression to record essential historical information.
There are dancers who find it difficult to convey in words what they feel when dancing and a simple verbal explanation fails to express what motivates them; however, an image can help us immediately capture what we want to say through a gesture or a sequence within a story, the prima ballerina said. Valdes is currently supervising the snow scene rehearsals of the classic 'Nutcracker,' which the BNC will perform during the opening gala of the 41st International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, on December 5, at Karl Marx Theater in Havana. As she told Prensa Latina, that special moment of the piece, over music by Piotr Ilich Chaikovski, will be intertwined with an audiovisual material honoring Alicia Alonso. Thus, film and dance will offer a tribute to the recently deceased Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and the most universal artist of the island, whose excellence was immortalized by several films produced in conjunction with the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC). In Valdes' opinion, the film 'Giselle,' directed by Enrique Pineda Barnet in 1963, is a jewel and similar projects should be undertaken with other works to portray a choreographic and artistic legacy, as there are performances by experienced dancers that deserve to be preserved. On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana this year, the BNC worked with director Jonal Cosculluela in the production of a video clip with multi-award-winning composer and pianist Chucho Valdes to honor the capital, where music, dance and film are passionately promoted.


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My Six-Week-Old Recognized the Song I Sang to Him In Utero
I didn't sing "Three Little Birds" to my son until he was about six weeks old -- probably because I was such a zombie during those first few weeks, it didn't even occur to me to test whether he could recognize it. But one evening, I was sitting with him on the couch. He was quiet and alert, and we'd been gazing into each other's eyes for a few minutes when I started to sing to him. Softly and quietly, I sang the first stanza of "Three Little Birds" to him...and I was amazed by his response.
His eyes, which had been a little glazed over from several minutes of staring at my face, snapped into focus. And the biggest grin spread across his tiny face -- the first smile I'd coaxed from him that I knew for sure was a real smile and not just an accident of facial expression. He started waving his arms around, cooing, and even let out a little giggle.
I was so stunned that I stopped singing for a few seconds and just watched his reaction. When I started up the song again, I couldn't keep from laughing mid-lyric at his enthusiastic response, but he didn't seem to mind. He listened, clearly enjoying himself, until I'd finished, and then he settled back into his quiet state, falling asleep shortly afterward.
It was a beautiful moment, and it still sends shivers down my spine to think about it. I can remember it vividly -- the gentle light in the room, the microfiber of the couch beneath me, the weight of him in my arms, the flash of recognition in his eyes, the surprise and euphoria I felt, the catch in my chest and his delighted laughter.
I still sing to him every day -- usually silly nonsense freestyling about what I'm doing or how cute he looks in his outfit today -- and I'm excited to hear his stories about music when he develops the ability to tell them. I'm not sure what he'll say about "Three Little Birds" then, but for me, it will forever transport me back in time to that tender, joyful experience on my living room couch.
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Conductor John Devlin is an innovator of concert design, an ardent champion of American music, and a proponent of cross-genre collaborations.
Devlin studied clarinet at Hoff-Barthelson Music School (HB) with Dorothy Duncan and was also an avid participant in our Summer Arts Program and Festival Orchestra. His undergraduate degree is from Emory University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a double major in Music and Latin. Devlin completed his masters and doctoral degrees in orchestral conducting under the tutelage of master teacher James Ross at the University of Maryland.
Devlin is the newly appointed Music Director of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. He is only the ninth conductor in its 90-year history to hold that title and, at age 35, is one of the nation’s youngest music directors to lead a professional symphony orchestra. Following his debut with the National Symphony Orchestra and violin soloist Joshua Bell, Anne Midgette of The Washington Post wrote that Devlin “led the evening with flair . . . and was visibly in his element.”
He spent three seasons from 2015-2018 apprenticing with some of the world’s best conductors, soloists, and orchestras while based in Washington, D.C. During that time, he was the Cover Conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra, where he served as assistant to world-renowned Music Directors Christoph Eschenbach and Gianandrea Noseda.
Tell us a little bit about yourself. What are you early musical memories?
I grew up in first in New Haven, Connecticut, and then later in Bronxville, New York. My father had little musical background, but my mother was a semi-professional singer, performing at weddings and funerals and in choirs. At home, we were always listening to great music, including classical works, standards of the American songbook, Broadway show tunes, and more. When we moved to Westchester, my family took great advantage of the many and varied musical performances in New York City. Through constant exposure to music I developed an ear and attention to music expressivity.
I first started playing my instrument, the clarinet, in the elementary school music program in Bronxville. I took private lessons with Dorothy Duncan beginning in 4th grade. I went to the Hoff-Barthelson Summer Arts Program for several years and was in the wind ensemble there, led by Joe Piscitelli. My younger sisters, Monica, another clarinetist, and Maria, a flutist, also took lessons at Hoff-Barthelson.
Can you share a little about your experience at Hoff-Barthelson?
My life changed at age 16 when I joined the Festival Orchestra at Hoff-Barthelson. I found a home at HB. The culture of the school is a true learning environment – a unique haven. The faculty was absolutely rigorous, in the best way. Mark Kushner inspired us to take every aspect of the music seriously. We learned to be on time and be prepared, always. The conductor, Jun Nakabayashi, was a consummate musician and an inspiration, teaching us to bring invention, character, and joy to our playing. He always wanted to elevate the music and the musical experience for his young performers.
Circumstances in the Festival Orchestra were such that I found myself in the role of principal clarinetist from the outset. I wasn’t ready, but I did it. I had to rise to the occasion to be able to work with the other orchestra members. For the first time in my life I was surrounded by a group of peers who were stronger than me on their instruments. My friends at Hoff-Barthelson, including Jessie Han, Jennifer Netburn, Emily Redmerski, and Sharon Hsu, were such excellent musicians that I wanted to strive to be a better player.
In addition to learning music at Hoff-Barthelson, I also learned more about the larger world of music through my teachers and peers. They exposed me to opportunities at the New York Youth Symphony and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.
Let’s talk about your career as a conductor. You’ve premiered more than 40 new American works; and are a leader in presenting orchestral music in inventive ways. Tell us about all that!
In addition to classical repertoire, I do lots of work with new music, with an emphasis on American composers. Very few of the country’s largest orchestras are led by American music directors; I feel a distinct responsibility to advocate for American music and composers. I love exploring the diversity of American music, from indigenous music to R&B and contemporary sounds of all sorts. I’ve commissioned new works to highlight voices that might have previously been missing. Many the pieces I’ve featured are by living American classical composers, often women and people of color.
To find new artists, I spend about 10 hours per week listening to music that I didn’t previously know. Part of my job is to be a curator of sound, finding the best music to share with people, regardless of genre.
Reflecting on the tremendously challenging experiences we’ve all endured over the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, what do you think the future looks like for music and musicians?
My hope is that once we are past the catastrophic loss of life and health, live music will return better than ever. If there is a silver lining to this past year, it is that the pandemic has forced us to innovate in ways that could make the performing arts stronger than before. Many orchestras had been in stasis for a long time, with a concert schedule that left little time for innovation or imagination. With reduced commitments, we’ve had time to brainstorm ways to make our music accessible to more people in more ways.
During the pandemic, we’ve taken risks that we never would have in the past. We’ve broadcast concerts — and learned how to make those concerts look good as well as sound good. We’ve held virtual galas. We’ve built incredible partnerships with our community, both local residents and our government representatives. Our relationships are stronger now. It’s been heartening to see how much people want to support orchestral music.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I love working with young people. Youth orchestra direction is my passion. Working with All County and All State programs is incredibly satisfying. I envision becoming a core part of my musical future. Earning my doctorate at the University of Maryland was a key component in my planning for that stage of my life.
Photo credits: Top – John Devlin photographed by Don Mew; other photos from the collection of John Devlin.


Democratic candidates running for president in 2020 have many ideas about how to fix the nation's health-care system, but one cardiologist says they also should be addressing what's making people sick, which often is the food they eat.
Fifty years ago, when the population was exploding, said Dr. Dariush Mozzaffarian, a cardiologist and dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
in Boston, the goal was to reduce hunger, so food was designed to contain as many calories as possible. For most people today, hunger no longer is an issue, but he said many continue to eat in quantities that lead to diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
"I would like to see the Democratic candidates have a platform around food," he said. "It's the number one cause of poor health, it's the number one issue for sustainability. You know, we have childhood obesity, it's a huge issue for the economy, and nobody's talking about it."
Ohio is ranked 17th nationally in adult obesity rates, and nationwide, three in four adults are overweight or obese. If the nation wants to reduce disease and its costs, Mozaffarian said, meaningful health-care reform is critical and should be a nonpartisan priority.
Mozaffarian joined a Silicon Valley investor and a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration leader to build momentum on Capitol Hill to put more federal money into nutrition. He said he believes it would benefit the economy, creating new jobs around healthy food that could be exported to the rest of the world. Now, he said, nutrition research is fragmented and too many people don't know what to eat.
"We recently published a paper and 42% of calories in the U.S. food supply are poor-quality carbohydrates," he said. "So, think about that - almost half of the calories in the U.S. food supply come from refined starch and sugar."
The United States spends more money on health care than any country in the world. Mozaffarian noted that people with lower incomes often have the worst diets - which creates a cycle of poor health, lost productivity, increased health costs and poverty.
More information is online at nutrition.tufts.edu
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The voice of a generation Kelly Clarkson released her new album Piece by Piece earlier this month, so naturally it’s the only thing I’ve been listening to. On repeat. All day. Every day.
The album as a whole has a really fun 80s pop feel. There’s some nice diversity on it too, with certain tracks veering toward electronic, dance, soul and R&B.
Want a little taste? Here’s my current top three from Piece by Piece.
Dance With Me
Promptly following my iTunes download of the new album, I scanned the track list and skipped right to this song. The title alone tipped me off that I just might love it — and I do!
This song is plain and simple dance pop fun. I’d love love love to get down to it in a club. But should it fail to catch the attention of any DJs, I’ve already had a few (really fun!) kitchen dance parties to this tune.
In the Blue
This gem’s available as part of the deluxe edition, proving paying a couple extra bucks for more Kelly is totally worth it. I love that it’s mellower than some of Kelly’s well-known shouty hits. That soft, smooth sound of her voice as she hits such a high register in the chorus is just gorgeous.
(I sadly can’t find a decent embeddable version of this song, so just trust me and go buy it, mmkay?)
Penned by Sia, Invincible shows off Kelly’s pipes with a more raw, emotional feel than some of her poppier songs. The music’s also a bit more pared down, again emphasizing her voice as the star of the show. In true Kelly form, the message here is one of empowerment. This is sure to be her biggest single from Piece by Piece, and I predict a chart-topping hit.


Offered by Artcurial | Paris, France | February 3, 2023
Hispano-Suiza’s French arm opened as a remote factory in 1911, and by the end of WWI, it was their main production facility, especially for their largest, most expensive cars. In 1931, the company took over Ballot, and with that, they introduced a model called the Ballot HS26, except that the departing Ernest Ballot objected to his name being used. So the Hispano-Suiza HS26 was born.
Also referred to, at least in Artcurial’s catalog, as the “Junior”, it was smaller than the company’s concurrent models in 1931: the J12 and T56. Power is from a 4.6-liter inline-six good for 96 horsepower. Just 124 examples were built through 1934.
This car was bodied as a four-seat, four-door pillarless sedan by French coachbuilder Vanvooren. Its interior was upholstered by its first owner, a leather company. The car was hidden during WWII and wasn’t really recommissioned until the 1960s. Only 13 HS26s are known to still exist, and despite their “junior” status, their still command a big price. In this case: $305,000-$395,000. Click here for more info.
Offered by RM Sotheby’s | Phoenix, Arizona | January 26, 2023
The 501 was BMW’s first new post-war car, as everything it sold up to this point was based on pre-war designs. Amazingly, this first fresh post-war car went on sale in late 1952. It was produced for a decade (although six-cylinder cars were only available through 1958) and in a few different body styles, including as a sedan, coupe, and cabriolet.
There were also various variants, including versions marketed as the BMW 2.6, 2600, and 501 V8. The 502 went on sale in 1954, just after the introduction of this, the 501 V8.
The 501 V8 was powered by a 2.6-liter V8. The difference between this model and the similarly powered 502 was that the 502 was a more luxurious car. Otherwise, they were mostly the same. Just 5,914 examples of the 501 V8/501 2.6/501 2600 were built through 1962. This restored example is expected to fetch between $90,000-$100,000. Click here for more info.
Offered by Brightwells | Leominster, U.K. | December 3, 2022
The Lancia Augusta was a small car produced by the company between 1933 and 1936. Offered mainly as a four-door sedan, the car was also built at Lancia’s French factory. French-built cars were called the Belna and could be had with fancy coachbuilt bodies.
Power is from a 1.2-liter V4 rated at 35 horsepower. In all, 17,217 Augustas were built before the model was replaced by the Ardea. Despite its entry-level-ness, the Augusta never really took off in Italy, and it’s sales numbers were dwarfed by the Fiat 508 Balilla.
This one was restored in the 1970s and has known history dating back to the ’60s. Another mechanical refresh was carried out in 2012, though the car is said to need a little recommissioning before use. It has an estimate of $14,000-$17,000. Click here for more info.
Offered by Mecum | Kissimmee, Florida | January 4-15, 2022
E.L. Cord’s 810 (for 1936 and 812 for 1937) remains a pretty remarkable car. An early front-wheel-drive car, it featured an independent front suspension and was offered in a variety of body styles. Superchargers were also an option.
This naturally aspirated sedan is powered by a 4.7-liter Lycoming V8 that was rated at 125 horsepower. Shifting is through a four-speed pre-selector transaxle where you select the gear you want and then hit the clutch, which completes an electrical circuit, which then completes the shift. Fancy stuff.
The Westchester sedan was the most common version of the 810/812. It featured a fastback body style. There was also a Beverly sedan, which featured a bustle back trunk. The auction catalog calls this a Westchester, but it has a bustle back trunk. So it’s a Beverly… unless it’s a Westchester that has been modified later on. But it also seems to have a Westchester’s interior. At any rate, you can read more about it here.
Offered by Worldwide Auctioneers | Auburn, Indiana | September 3, 2022
There have been some great Duesenberg sedans coming out of the woodwork this year. This four-door sedan features blind rear quarters (no rearward side windows), which was sometimes called a Club Sedan. Derham called theirs the “Arlington,” which sounds much more dignified.
Five Derham Arlington sedans were built, four of them on the short-wheelbase Model J chassis like this one. And power came from a 6.9-liter inline-eight rated at 265 horsepower. This one was purchased new by a Peruvian singer who likely kept it at his New York home before taking it to other countries. It later spent time under ownership in Paris and Cairo. Exotic.
The car came back to the U.S. in 1957. It has not been restored but was apparently repainted at least once, though it isn’t made all that clear in the catalog when that happened. No estimate is available, but you can read more here.
Offered by RM Sotheby’s | Monterey, California | August 18-20, 2022
The front-wheel-drive Ruxton was designed by William Muller at Budd. A board member of Budd, a coachbuilding company, was also on the Hupmobile board. But no one else at Hupp wanted any part of the car. So that board member, Archie Andrews, set up New Era Motors, which traded the rights to the design for a controlling interest in Moon. Then Muller was installed as Moon chairman.
Moon then went out business, and next came down Kissel. And before long, the Ruxton was gone. The cars were powered by a 4.4-liter Continental inline-eight that made 100 horsepower. This example is said to be the first sedan built by the company and was used as a promo car. It features the well-known graduated/rainbow paint scheme. It also has Woodlite headlights. So major bonus points there.
Most Ruxtons are known as Model Cs. Why this one is a Model A is not laid out in the catalog, but maybe because it was the first one. It’s got an estimate of $200,000-$275,000. Click here for more info.
1941 American Bantam Model 65 Riviera Convertible Sedan
Offered by Mecum | Houston, Texas | April 2, 2022
The Austin Seven is the car that put Britain on wheels. It was licensed in different parts of the world, including by Rosengart in France and the less-creatively named American Austin in… America. American Austin launched in 1929, with the first cars sold as 1930 models. So, not great timing, even though they were relatively cheap.
Bankruptcy followed in 1935. Three years later the company relaunched as American Bantam with revised streamlined styling. Bantam sales continued through 1941, with finances being tight the whole time. American Bantam designed the original Jeep prototype, although they didn’t survive long enough to actually produce it. And today Willys gets all the credit.
Power is from a 747cc inline-four rated at 22 horsepower. The Riviera Convertible Sedan was offered in 1940 and 1941 only and retailed for $525. This restored example is one of about 6,000-7,000 American Bantams produced in total. Click here for more info.
1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by Murphy
For Sale by Hyman Ltd | St. Louis, Missouri
As far as Model Js go – especially four-door examples – this is a pretty great one. The two-tone burgundy paintwork and non-supercharged (internal) exhaust makes for a very clean, elegant look. A body by the Walter M. Murphy Company on a long-wheelbase chassis certainly doesn’t hurt.
Power is from a 6.9-liter Lycoming inline-eight that made 265 horsepower when new. The car was purchased new by Lew Wallace Jr., grandson of the author of Ben-Hur. Interestingly, Hyman refers to this as the “Ben-Hur Duesenberg.” Imagine being defined by a book your grandfather wrote. Apparently such extravagances were not doing the Wallace family any favors, as they had to sell the Duesenberg for a ’32 Ford sedan during the Depression.
This chassis retains its original engine, body, and firewall. The engine was rebuilt in the late 1990s, and the paintwork dates to the 1950s. The car is for sale in St. Louis with a listed price between $1.4 and $1.5 million. Click here for more info.
Offered by Historics Auctioneers | Ascot Racecourse, U.K. | September 25, 2021
Excalibur sort of invented the neo classic. The first Excaliburs were actually produced in 1952 and looked nothing like this. They were sports cars based on a Henry J chassis. The whole endeavor was a series of false starts. The ones we all know first went on sale in the mid-1960s, and they remained in production under a few different corporate umbrellas up until about 1990. They spawned countless look-a-likes, such as Zimmer, Clenet, Tiffany, and more.
Styling was originally reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz SSK and was penned by Brooks Stevens for Studebaker. Studebaker went out of business, so SS Automobiles was set up in Milwaukee in 1965. That company gave way to Excalibur Automobile Corporation in 1986 after a bankruptcy. It was owned by the Stevens family, and that’s where the Series V came from. It was offered as a sedan and limousine.
This car is powered by a V8, likely from Ford. Excaliburs aren’t something you see everyday, but the sedan versions are especially uncommon. This one is expected to sell for between $25,000-$30,000. Click here for more info and here for more from this sale.
Offered by Anglia Car Auctions | Online | Feburary 27-28, 2021
Today, the barely-alive Lancia only produces badge-engineered versions of cars from other manufacturers, namely, Fiat (they’ve only made one model since 2016). You might think that this car was the start of it all, but it isn’t. It was actually designed by Lancia before they were taken over by Fiat.
The car was production-ready in 1969, the same year Fiat took control of the brand. It was never supposed to go on sale because it was expensive to build, but once Fiat realized Lancia had nothing else in the hopper, they launched it anyway in 1971. Production would continue through 1974. Both sedans and coupes were offered.
I actually quite like the look of the sedan, which is powered by a 2.0-liter flat-four (weird, right?) that made 126 horsepower when fuel injected. The injected engine, which this car has, also got an extra speed in the gearbox for a total of five. Only 14,319 sedans were built, and this 66,000-mile example should sell for between $11,000-$14,000. Click here for more info and here for more from this sale.


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Evan is a senior at San Clemente High School and this is his first year with the Triton Times. In his free time, Evan enjoys playing soccer, going to the beach, and listening to music.
Brittany Leung is currently a senior at San Clemente High School. This is her first year in newspaper. She’s the youngest out of five siblings. Throughout her life, she’s played soccer for clubs and played […]
Oyuky Bahena is a junior at SCHS who decided to take the Newspaper class in order to try and develop her writing and journalism skills. She loves creative writing, especially short stories and poetry. In […]
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