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STARKVILLE -- That noise everybody in Oktibbeha County heard at 9:48 p.m. was a giant sigh of relief. The Mississippi State football team avoided an upset by escaping with a 21-20 victory against a Bowling Green team itching to continue the tradition of Mid-American Conference opponents knocking off Bowl Championship Series schools.
STARKVILLE -- The quarterback controversy is over at Mississippi State.
STARKVILLE -- Will Redmond made two big plays in his eagerly anticipated college football debut.
OXFORD -- Johnny Manziel threw for 346 yards, ran for two touchdowns and No. 9 Texas A&M rallied to beat Mississippi 41-38 on Saturday night.
UNIONTOWN, Ala. -- The Aliceville High School football team clinched a berth in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A playoffs Friday night with a 61-6 Class 2A, Region 4 victory against R.C. Hatch.
MABEN -- Justin Williams knows how to spoil a party.
BRANDON -- With four weeks left in the regular season, the Columbus High School football team vows to continue working.
GREENVILLE --The Starkville High School football team's defense is back.
ABERDEEN -- Demaria Robinson wowed the Aberdeen High School Homecoming crowd with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem.
CALEDONIA -- Kyle Thompson was running toward the end zone, so he had no idea how slowly time was moving behind him.
WEST POINT -- Adversity stared the Oak Hill Academy football team in the face Friday night.
GREENWOOD -- The Pillow Academy football team kicked the game-winning field goal with seven seconds remaining and then scored a touchdown as Heritage Academy was trying to orchestrate some magic Friday night en route to a 32-22 victory in their Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class AAA, District 1, Division II game.
STARKVILLE -- It's fitting Dominique Dillingham mentions three things when asked what role she feels she will play on the 2013-14 Mississippi State women's basketball team.
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GREENVILLE -- Starkville High School football coach Jamie Mitchell is glad the longest trip for his football team is over.
SCOOBA -- East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens has been worrying about his Lions' practice habits. This week was different.
D.J. Sanders accomplished another first on a slow-pitch softball field Thursday night: She pitched. New Hope High School coach Tabitha Beard has a Senior Night rule: The Lady Trojans must be up 10 runs before players are allowed to change positions. With a 12-2 lead in the fifth inning, Sanders stepped inside the circle to close out her final regular-season game at Lady Trojan Field.
It's all about the mind-set for the Columbus High School football team.
STARKVILLE -- The Starkville High School football team has a choice at 7 tonight when it plays at Greenville-Weston. Four-star prospect Gerri Green does everything for his team, so the dilemma for Starkville coach Jamie Mitchell and his coaching staff is to let Green shine at linebacker and H-back and try to shut down his teammates or to prove the Mississippi State verbal commitment is human.
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The so-called on/off switch many of today's products is a misnomer. In many designs, it's really a “soft-switch” function that puts the unit to sleep, but doesn't actually disconnect the power supply. And even if the switch does truly turn the power off, so what? All that nonvolatile memory has locked in your set-up and preferences, and you can't clear them. So then what do you do?
This situation became painfully clear to me when my home network crashed. It's a fairly basic setup, with a DSL modem and a router; the router supports two hard-wired PCs and one, and sometimes two, wireless connections. When the system went crashed, I shut everything down, and restarted the PCs, the modem, and the router. When that didn't work, I stripped the system back to its basic configuration of the DSL modem alone and one hardwired PC, which I eventually got to work (I'll spare you the details, I am sure you have similar stories).
I thought my problems were over, as I would just have to add back the router, recable, power up, and be done. A few hours later, the router still would not work, even though I even re-loaded the router's set-up CD and followed all the fresh-start installation steps. I checked cables for proper connections and even verified each cable's integrity, since my past experience has taught me the hard way that the very process of debugging often induces new, unrelated problems, especially with cables which are repeatedly disconnected and reconnected. (Although neither the modem nor router has an on/off switch, I cut and restored their power by using a companion dc-power switchbox I built out of sheer frustration, see “Strong satisfaction from simple projects”.)
Finally, in desperation, I started going through the 150-page router reference manual which was on the CD along with the setup wizard. One small part caught my eye: it said that you could do a real reset to “factory-fresh” conditions by using a straightened paper clip to push a tiny reset button hidden inside, behind one of the many small, identical-looking vent holes in the back of the unit. I did that and was then able to re-initialize the router, configure it, and network just fine. All was well, at last.
I assume the router circuitry had somehow dropped a bit, lost its way, whatever. I'll never know since there are no available forensics or logging tools. What matters is that even re-doing the basic initialization process did not help, and powering up and down also was of no use. It took a real, switch-induced reset to restore the router to its original state. I thank the designers for putting it in, even if they hid it well!
And does your product need one? It's no admission of imperfection on your part to put one in, even if hidden. Even in the best designs, stuff happens! ♦


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As was widely expected the Bank of Indonesia held its key 7day repo rate at 4.75%. Yet the overall effect and tone was slightly dovish. The decision was based on the central banks effort to keep a balanced approach between supporting recovering economic growth and maintaining financial vigilance. On the growth front BI indicated that the economic recovery would decelerated but continue at a decent pace on the back of solid export expansion.
BI forecast anticipated GDP growth at 5.0% to 5.4% in 2017. Despite the stable growth and holiday season inflation remained subdued well within the 4% 2017 target area. In regards to the IDR, the banks was not concerned over recent appreciation as the price movement was due to stable capital inflows. We anticipate policy strategy will remain unchanged with a bias towards easing to support slowing growth for the remainder of 2017. BI decision to not begin slashing rates and overall risk supportive environment should further support our view to be lon
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It’s no secret that Texas is big – huge, in fact – but its size is nowhere near as impressive as its geographic and cultural diversity. Here the lush and verdant east meets the boundless and open west as the city streets turn into country roads and back again. Whether you are looking for lakes and prairies, forests covered with Spanish moss, the vast desert, or the salty and sandy coast, Texas has a destination for you.
And it’s not just nature that is available to you. The state houses five of the 15 largest cities in the United States. So, no matter what type of traveler you are, there is a vacation for you in the Lone Star State. Check out yours below.
For design lovers: Big Bend Country
As the most westerly part of Texas, Big Bend’s sprawling landscape makes it a wonderful place to camp and stargaze, but art and architecture lovers might find more appeal in the neighborhood. trendy Marfa, nearby. And, despite what you’ve seen on social media, there’s more to the small town than the iconic Prada Marfa installation. In fact, the beautiful region is home to over 20 museums and galleries.
While you’re at it, be sure to check out the Lights of Marfa – a mysterious phenomenon believed to be the work of UFOs – or the artist known as Mother Nature. Ysleta’s mission in El Paso dates back to the 1600s, and although it has been rebuilt over the years, it is a prime example of adobe architecture of the time. In addition, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site offers a rare golden version of the generally modest adobe. The 19-room farmhouse was built in 1875 and its three wings have been meticulously preserved and restored.
For history buffs: the South Texas plains
This part of southern Texas stretches from San Antonio to the Rio Grande River and is filled with a rich American history. First of all, stop Alamo – where the crucial battle of the Texas Revolution in the 19th century took place – before exploring the rest of the San Antonio Missions by bike. Joined by a 13 km trail along the San Antonio River and built by Franciscan missionaries in the 18th century, the complex of stone buildings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The trail will also take you to the King William District, a quaint neighborhood dotted with Victorian houses, and the San Antonio Art Museum. Housed in a former Lone Star Brewery, the collections span 5,000 years of art, including works from the ancient Mayans to Ansel Adams. Once you’ve taken in all that San Antonio has to offer, head south to King Ranch. Operating continuously since 1853, the ranch spans more acres than the state of Rhode Island.
For road-trippers: Panhandle Plains
Whether you’re passing through the state on I-40 or whatever your destination is, the Texas Panhandle offers plenty of sightseeing without getting out of your car (although we highly recommend it). Stop in Amarillo to see Cadillac Ranch, an art installation that features 10 antique Cadillacs covered in graffiti buried the hoods first in the ground. Then drive through historic US Route 66-Sixth Street for an ironic 13-block peon in mid-century styles. Then head south to Palo Duro Canyon State Park to see the second largest canyon in the country and on Lubbock to visit the Buddy Holly Museum. You don’t even have to go inside to snap a photo with a life-size sculpture of the singer.
For beach lovers: the Gulf Coast
Texas might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of a beach vacation, but it just might be. With 600 miles of coastline and seaside towns like Galveston, Rockport and Port Arthur, the Gulf Coast offers plenty of room to plant an umbrella and find your place along the Gulf of Mexico.
There are also many activities outside the beach. Stroll on the sidewalks of the Great Texas Coastal Bird Watching Trail, or press the Galveston Marina. If you fancy the city, take a day trip to Houston and opt for a CityPASS, which includes admission to the Space Center, the Houston Zoo, the Museum of Natural Science, and other attractions.
For forest swimmers: the Piney Woods
With flowery meadows, vast woods and streams and four national forests, the Piney Woods is a nature lover’s dream. You will find in the Grand FourrÃ© National Reserve, as well as trails and lakes to explore. Head to Caddo Lake State Park to see cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss, and kayak through its maze of waterways. When you’re done, you can get your fix of flowers in Tyler, the rose capital of America, with visits to the Great Where Municipality of Tyler rose gardens as well as Rose de Chamblee nursery.
For the Wild West: Meadows and lakes
If you are looking for the quintessential Texas, look no further than this part of the state which is home to the Dallas / Fort Worth metro, vast prairies and numerous lakes. Board a 1920s train with Grapevine Vintage Railroad and pass small towns and beautiful countryside on your way to Fort Worth, a family town that keeps that Old West spirit alive. In Fort Worth, you can start the action at Stockyard Championship Rodeo, watch professional riders at Billy Bob’s, or visit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
In the spring, don’t miss the blue hat season, when the state flower covers the countryside in bloom. The town of Ennis hosts a festival during the flowering peak in April, and is home to the Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail as well as on top 30 acres of unspoiled tallgrass prairie.
For adventurous families: the land of hills
If you are an adventure-loving team, there is a lot of fun to be had in the Hills of Central Texas. Refresh yourself at Schlitterbahn water park in New Braunfels, a family-friendly attraction halfway between San Antonio and Austin. It’s 70 acres of H20 entertainment with 40 attractions that appeal to all ages (and risk-taking preferences). After, try kayaking on Lake Travis or hit a swimming hole in Jacob’s Well Natural Area Where Blue Hole Regional Park. For more land fun, explore the 11 miles of trails at Enchanted rock (a 425-foot, 640-acre granite dome) or climb to the top of bald old man for 360 views of the Hill Country. You can also fly over land with a zipline tour at Lake Travis, Cedar pines, Where Wimberley.
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As already mentioned, being able to ‘mix and match’ different airframe elements is vital to satisfying different specific mission requirements. The base structural component is what we call the ‘wing-box’ which is effectively the central fuselage and inboard wing-roots including the main carry-through spar.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak took an interest in the Carbonix Volanti VTOL RPAS at a recent tech community event..
Fascinating to hear him relate how the current rapid development in UAV technology “must feel like” the early days of the PC.
Those directly involved had an inkling of the potential this new technology promised, but new applications kept popping up seemingly every day.
Airframe Development, A Path of Continuous Improvement
At Carbonix we are passionate about sharing what we do with those who are similarly fascinated by high performance materials and fluid dynamics. Advancing the state-of-the art is an absorbing process of interrogating nature, testing new ideas, and learning through observation. We know we are not the only ones hooked on the beauty of foils, wings, and elegant design. Communicating our journey is a great way to engage with the wider community.
As early as 2010, customers aware of our work in high-performance sailboats approached us to apply our knowledge and processes to airframes. Our resulting initial forays into developing remotely piloted aircraft taught us some very interesting lessons about the parallels between sailboats and airplanes.
We have always valued designing from a set of requirements – identifying the customer’s needs (both technical and budgetary), then developing solutions to suit. Whether working from class rules that may specify length, beam, and minimum weight; from a set of downforce figures for a race car; or from payload and range numbers for a plane… The process is always one of evaluating key factors and then finding the right point in the design space.
Though each application has its own characteristic complexities and challenges, racing sailboats tend to require extraordinary versatility: Their foils (wings in the water) and sails (vertical wings) must work over a widely varying range of conditions and hence characteristic flow regimes. Since the power source is variable, the loads and speeds involved change dramatically. The ideal shapes and structural solutions for sailing in light breeze and flat water (underpowered) are very different from what’s needed in strong winds and big waves (overpowered). Yet the designer must tread a middle-ground accommodating both extremes and correctly identifying the solutions that are most advantageous overall.
The brief for an aircraft might specify a minimum flying speed, range requirement, and some inferred key speeds related to achieving the desired mission objectives efficiently. Overall weight will be within known bounds, changing predictably with fuel consumption and payload configuration (for instance a minimum and maximum number of passengers, or dropping off a known cargo mass). Power is usually known quite precisely, and can be controlled at will.
Our experience with racing sailboats, and the resulting methods and evaluation tools we have amassed, allow us to confidently tackle complex aircraft briefs. Our recent pioneering work with vertical take-off airframes is a case in point: The resulting aircraft types can deal efficiently with an extraordinary performance envelope that goes from zero airspeed (even flying backwards at times) to very slow loiter, to fast cruise. All with varying fuel loads and payloads.
In 2013 D3 Applied Technologies approached us to build their Cometa design. D3 has world-leading expertise in designing and analysing efficient aerodynamic structures for applications as varied as fishing vessels, turbine blades, and even buildings. Our role was to design and build the tooling as well as develop detailing and hardware solutions for prototyping and productionising the new UAV. We built the first prototype based on engineering work carried out by Gurit in collaboration with D3 and Carbonix.
After completing test parts and the first prototype, we undertook a process of development and optimisation for the tooling, construction method, structural arrangements, laminates, fittings, and detailing. At this scale, physical testing of parts is practical and economical, so the process was very hands-on and iterative. More finished prototypes were produced, with measurable improvements across several key areas. While the shape designed by D3 only underwent minor changes, significant gains were made in the build process and structural layout. The main areas of focus were reducing labour content with reliable reproducibility, and achieving optimum aeroelastic behaviour of the loaded structure in flight.
Following are some points of interest and key lessons and changes. A brief look at some milestones on the winding development road.
Different arrangements were tested for the main spar construction and monocoque skin laminates. The main candidates were: A shaped foam main spar with thin skins, a tubular spar, and variations on I, Z, and C beam section moulded spars. As well as deflection under load and overall weight, factors such as labour time required for assembly, tooling costs, and downstream impacts on the resilience of the skins were considered.
Since the airframe is modular and comes apart for packing into a compact transport case, we identified some great opportunities for making gains through innovative solutions for the various interfaces and joints. The outer wings unplug at roughly one-third span, near the root of the longitudinal booms. So an effective spar joining method had to be devised to transfer the bending moment and locate the outer wing securely. After testing various configurations of axial screws, transverse pins, and even magnets, we developed and optimised the T-Latch system that allows secure, tool-free assembly without needing access to the inside of the airframe, and leaving a flush surface on the wing.
Similarly we developed quick-release systems for the tail-booms and various options for securing the payload bay and internal shelves. Such structural details and fittings enhance usability in the field and complete the look and feel of the airframe as a premium product for commercial use.
Launch Method – CTOL to VTOL
The initial brief was for applications where ground equipment would be available (flying out of dedicated bases in fixed locations). So to minimise on-board weight and complexity a catapult-launch and parachute-land system was selected. For initial testing the D3 Cometa design also incorporated removable tricycle landing gear. Combined with flaps, this would allow the option of conventional landing at very low speed, minimising the chance of damage.
When Carbonix explored commercial applications of this airframe and upcoming new models, it became apparent that the ability to launch and retrieve from small unprepared areas (often flanked by obstacles such as trees or cliffs) was very important to customers. Being able to slow to a hover mid-mission was also evidently desirable. And having the redundancy associated with a vertical flight system was also an attractive feature.
We identified a clear gap in the market for small and medium UAVs combining the long range/endurance of a sophisticated fixed-wing aircraft with the versatility and agility of a multirotor. Therefore Carbonix undertook R&D with both short-term and long-term goals.
We are developing an all-new airframe at the upper range of the 25Kg weight category with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability designed-in from the outset. This airframe will be aimed at extended and beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS) operations. Thus it will have the carrying capacity to accommodate safety equipment as required to integrate and communicate with other airspace users.
Short term, and to satisfy demand in the 10Kg to 15Kg weight range, Carbonix worked extensively to create a variant of the D3 designed Cometa with added VTOL capability. In the process delivering the first commercially available fixed-wing/VTOL hybrid made in Australia.
Selecting a VTOL configuration for a fixed-wing aircraft is a wonderfully nuanced challenge. The basic trade-off comes down to the following: Do you use the same motors and rotate their orientation between horizontal and vertical flight? Or do you keep the two systems separate and carry dedicated motors for each flight mode?
On the face of it, using common motors seems attractive to the elegance-seeking designer because it does both jobs using fewer elements. However, on close analysis the compromises are subtler. If we look at part count carefully, we must include the actuators needed to rotate the motors, and some means of changing propeller pitch to accommodate the difference between the low-axial-airspeed/high-power vertical regime and the high-axial-airspeed/low-power mode needed in horizontal flight. Add the fact that a dedicated horizontal flight motor can be optimised for range/endurance (for example it can optionally be petrol-powered and have a fixed-pitch propeller optimised for loiter or cruise), and the decision looks like it could go either way.
This is where expertise in evaluating design solutions to the specific brief, and quantifying such pros and cons really gives us an advantage. We advocate a disciplined, numbers-driven approach, informed by design intuition. Always guided by the values of wanting to create beautiful solutions.
It should be obvious from the above that not all applications call for the same solution. Variables such as overall weight and the percentage of mission time spent in vertical flight can tip the balance one way or the other. For example, our upcoming larger airframe could well use tilting motors in one alternative configuration. The aim is always to offer the best solution to suit the mission. Flexibility and modularity are vital as one size will not always fit all.
Having heard of our innovations in the air and on the water – two passions dear to his heart – Dick Smith paid a visit to Carbonix this week.
In inimitable style, he flew his helicopter in and landed on the green at the North end of Cockatoo Island.
He stayed for a lengthy tour of the Carbonix workshop and asked expectedly technically savvy question about the carbon composites, the dynamics, the business and the market.
It is an honour to have the admiration and support of someone so successful, and it is uniquely Australian that someone with such a high profile would take an interest in a promising but very young venture such as Carbonix.
Drone regulation – Thoughts from a Manufacturer
The ongoing and nuanced discussion about drone regulation is rightly centered on operators’ responsibilities – addressed through measures such as licensing and restrictions. Specifically making sure procedures, risk assessments and training are in place as well as provisions specific to the airspace where the mission is to be carried out.
As our Moth bowsprits gain widespread use, it is interesting to reflect on the development process.
Like many projects completed by Carbonix, our approach was to narrowly focus on specific issues and address them gradually with iterated design solutions. Each step being tested on the racetrack where valuable feedback was gathered to determine the next round of improvements.
The specific issue we set out to address was slop in the system. Specifically, coming up with a flight control mechanism that was smooth, virtually frictionless, precise and adjustable.
A complex problem that will continue to offer opportunities for refinement!
Familiar elements of our environment often reveal, on close inspection, insights that can inform us when designing machines intended to perform in similar circumstances. Where designers have the ability to start from scratch, cumulatively selected natural structures show how an efficient arrangement can emerge from an arbitrary starting point, with a limited ‘kit of parts’. In both cases, constraints of material properties and processes influence the final shape and arrangement. In order to innovate, we must have a clear understanding of the desired outcome, and up-to-date knowledge of material properties. Looking to nature and understanding how sometimes subtle characteristics influence functionality can yield valuable lessons.
In case you are not up to speed with certain terms specific to aircraft and boat geometry, you can refer to a helpful glossary here https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/airplane/geom.html
‘Drone’ is now a buzzword in the tech world. We read every day about new uses, across a steadily growing range of industries. And as players start the battle to claim their piece of the ‘early adopter’ drone pie, it’s important to understand that not all drones are created equal.
The diagram below nicely illustrates what happens as speed builds.
The plot takes a constant true wind angle (heading relative to true wind direction). As boatspeed increases, the component of apparent wind from dead-ahead gets bigger, while the true wind velocity stays constant. Therefore the wind we feel on our sail moves progressively further forward.
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As apparent wind direction moves forward, we have to sheet on in order to keep an angle of incidence between sail and apparent wind. But moving the boom closer to the centreline increases the component of sail force that wants to heel the boat over. For the same sail force, drive decreases and overturning moment increases. Hence we need righting moment to resist the added heeling moment.
Recent work with AC45 Turbo test platforms, and smaller cats, has shown that differential rudder rake, such that the windward elevator foil produces downforce, can add significant speed.
It may be that using the windward foil to pull down could pay, bringing about a return to four-point systems.
But it is certain that span restrictions that require multiple surfaces to get sufficient lift on the leeward side are driving development to a dead-end. If such restrictions persist, more changes are inevitable as people invent elaborate rule-cheats such as having several foils in each hull.
Much better to encourage simplicity.
He used (for the first time) an all-new foil package (vertical, fuselage, and horizontals) created with project and design co-ordination by Carbonix. CFD and optimisation was by d3 Applied Technologies. Tooling design by Carbonix…
|Pic courtesy Sentient Blue Team showing a 2007 A Class platform retrofitted with Carbonix 2014 foils and rudders.|
Specifically, we worked to gain data on how different foil configurations affect dynamic behaviour during turns in strong wind.
The results confirmed observations we hear regularly from experienced Moth sailors, as well as those who race foiling multihulls such as the NACRA F20 Carbon FCS:
Being foilborne on the upwind leg makes the bearaway a lot safer.
Intuitively it is easy to understand that a foil has the ability to ‘push back’ with increasing force as the bow-down moment from the rig increases. But this is only part of the picture.
In displacement mode, an increase in bow-down trimming moment must result in some bow-down trim in order to move the centre of buoyancy forward.
More volume has to be displaced closer to the bow so that a restoring bow-up moment can exist to counter the increasing bow-down moment from the rig (which in turn is a result of sail force increasing and rotating to point more forward during the bearaway).
A secondary effect of the bow-down trim is that the rig increasingly pushes down, effectively increasing displacement.
All the while drag is increasing, speed is diminishing (or increasing at a reducing rate), and available volume (forward buyancy) is running out.
Staying on the foils instead allows the foil/elevator system to dynamically counter the changing sail vector.
Less obvious, and possibly more important, is the fact that, with less drag and smoother acceleration, the apparent wind stays forward so bow-down trimming moment is much smaller.
To reap the benefit, foiling upwind has to be competitive.
This can only be the case when maximum righting moment is available.
To maximise righting moment the leeward foil must be able to carry the boat at moderate (upwind) speeds and give some heave stability unaided.
Safety is perhaps the most compelling argument for ending the absurd restrictions imposed on the A Class by a shrinking minority.


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When it comes to home renovations, we often think of things like new floors, new colour schemes, or bathroom and kitchen makeovers. While these are all effective approaches that revitalise, there are more simple changes that can be made to great effect.
Replacing the doors in your home can have a surprisingly significant impact. We tend to take doors for granted and rarely appreciate just how much influence they have over an interior space. However, replacing your doors shouldn’t be done on a whim. To do so correctly and to see the best results, there are a number of factors that must be taken into consideration. Find out more below.
What Will Your New Doors Look Like?
If you’re thinking about replacing the doors in your home, you’re likely looking to freshen up the interior design of your home. Doors hold an influential and dominant space in our homes, they can determine how a space looks and feels and be central to visual design.
Think about the general aesthetic of your home, your new doors are going to need to match and fit in with that. For example, wooden doors may suit a traditional style, while coloured doors could be more suitable for modern homes.
The most effective approach is to look at lots of options. Visit building merchants and check out what they’ve got on offer to find the perfect doors for your home.
Take Lots of Measurements
When you’re doing any kind of work on your home, taking accurate measurements is absolutely crucial. The last thing you want is to bring your new doors home only to find they don’t actually fit into the doorframes.
First, take measurements while your old door is still in the frame. You’re going to need to check and record things like the distance between the edge of the door and the frame and the exact positions of the hinges.
After the old door has been removed, measure the frame itself, including the height, breadth, and depth. Make sure your measurements are as accurate as possible, and review and check them several times to ensure you haven’t made a mistake.
You May Need to Trim the New Door
Even if you think your measurements are spot on, sometimes even slight differences can cause problems. You may find your door is just a fraction too tall for the frame, which could cause the bottom edge of the door to rub against and damage your floor.
Before you despair, trimming a door is relatively simple and can offer a quick solution. Use your old door, if it was a good fit for the frame, as a guide, overlaying it on your new door and marking areas to trim.
Once you have marked out the excess areas, these can then be removed with a saw. Sand down the rough surface after, and your new door will be good to go.
Replacing the doors in your home can give it an instant refresh. Read this guide to learn all you need to know about replacing the doors in your home.

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What Types of Damages Are Included in Injury Claim Compensation?
An injury claim is a process where you seek compensation for personal injuries. The compensation you receive will depend on the type of injury you sustained as well as the medical examination that was completed. You can claim damages for suffering and pain and loss of income as well as property damage.
Damages for pain and suffering
The pain and suffering of a victim is a vital element of an injury claim for compensation. Insurance companies look at the length of time you've spent suffering from discomfort and pain to determine the amount of compensation to offer. They also take into consideration the the time required to get treatment. Your pain and suffering damages could also be impacted by costs such as ambulance transport or prolonged medical treatment.
Past and future mental pain, mental anguish and inconvenience and stress, can all be considered to be damages for suffering and pain. It can also include embarrassment and humiliation resulting from embarrassing or damaging injuries. The amount of pain and suffering damages can vary greatly based on the extent of the injury.
The nature of the damages for suffering and pain is that they are subjective. They can range from mild as mild discomfort , or extreme pain. While medical bills can be quantified to a penny but pain and suffering damages are more subjective, which is why the jury must consider these emotions when deciding on how much to be awarded. Damages for the loss of consortium can be awarded to victims who have suffered injuries.
Experts can help calculate non-economic recoveries even in cases where the pain and suffering damages are not directly connected to expenses. Experts can assist juries and insurance companies to determine the amount of non-economic recovery that you are entitled. The multiplier method is based on the same factors mentioned earlier.
It can be challenging to prove non-economic damages, which includes emotional pain. However, medical records and physician statements can prove this, as they can provide evidence of the accident as well as the effect it has on your life. Photos can also be used to show the extent of the suffering you've endured.
The most common method to determine the amount of compensation for pain and suffering is to use the multiplier method. This method multiplies the actual damages by one to five, based on the severity of the injury. Your attorney and your insurance company will be able to determine how serious the injuries are, and the higher the multiplier, the greater the amount of pain and suffering damages.
An economic multiplier is used to calculate damages for suffering and pain in a case of injury. The multiplier includes medical expenses in the past and future as well as loss of earning capacity and property damage. The pain and suffering multiplier varies between 1.5 to five. The multiplier is greater if the injury is more severe than the average wage.
Damages for lost income
The injured person may be eligible for damages for lost income. The injured person may be entitled to damages for lost wages and medical expenses as well as property damage. Lost wages is among the most straightforward categories to calculate. Lost wages are the amount you would have earned before you were injured. The amount you have lost in wages may be significant.
In calculating damages due to lost income the court will look at the amount you would have earned per day had you not been injured. This amount may be calculated by multiplying the daily wage by the number of days that you missed. In some cases the court may also look at the average number of hours you missed every day.
The income structure of your job will determine the amount you would have lost. For example, if you were self-employed, you may have missed a day of work because you were not able to work. You will also have to take into account the hours you were in physical therapy or doctor's appointments. If your job has a complicated structure, you might need to Hire Internal Injury Attorneys Leg And Arm Injury Attorneys (https://www.accidentinjurylawyers.claims) an expert to help determine how much income you lost.
The VCF will then look over your claim and determine what kind of loss you are entitled to. The most straightforward claims will fall under the non-economic loss category. This category is also sometimes known as pain and suffering. It's based on the seriousness of the injury and the way it affected your daily life. You may also seek compensation if the injury hinders your from working.
The VCF award will also include compensation for lost employment-related benefits such as pensions and retirement contributions. You'll need to submit documentation showing the benefits you received prior to and following your accident. It's important to know that the VCF award will also include collateral offsets , which is compensation you received from another source.
Damages for property loss
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Damages to property are a crucial component of a compensation claim. In many cases, you may be eligible to recover the cost of repair or replacement of damaged property. However, these damages may be too high and the judge might be able to disallow them when they are too high. Compensation damages are meant to return the victim to their pre-Hire Head Injury Attorneys level. Therefore the amount that is awarded should reflect that fact.
If an accident causes damage to property or property, you may be able to claim compensation. This can be from an individual, company, or an insurance company. There are many kinds of property damage. You'll need to calculate the amount needed to repair or replace it. After you have determined the cost of repairs then you can file a claim for the loss of property.
Punitive damages, sometimes referred to as the exemplary damages, are generally awarded in the legal process in order to punish the defendant for their negligent actions. They are usually huge and are meant to punish the defendant for Hire Leg And Arm Injury Attorneys any lapse in judgement that resulted in the injury. In most cases these damages are awarded in cases of medical malpractice or product liability, where the business that sold the defective product is liable.
You can divide the amount you receive as damages for property damage into two categories: punitive damages and compensatory damages. In general the purpose of compensatory damages is to compensate the person injured while punitive damages are intended to punish those who caused the damage. They can also be broken down into special and general compensatory damages.

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Committee to Review the Offences Under the Companies Act
- 16 Jul 2018
- 3 min read
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has constituted a 10-member committee to review the penal provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 and examine
Recently, the government also raised the monetary threshold for filing appeals in various courts on tax disputes aimed at lowering tax litigation.
Terms of reference of the Committee
- To examine the nature of all ‘acts’
categorisedas compoundable offencesunder the Companies Act, 2013 (CA-13) and recommend if any of such ‘acts’ may be re-categorisedas ‘acts’ which attract civil liabilities wherein the company and its ‘officers in default’ are liable for penalty.
- To review the provisions relating to non-compoundable
offencesand recommend whether any such provisions need to be re-categorisedas compoundable offence.
- To examine the existing mechanism of levy of penalty under the CA-13 and suggest any improvements thereon.
- To lay down the broad contours of an in-house adjudicatory mechanism where
penaltymay be levied in a MCA21system driven manner so that discretion is minimised.
NOTE: MCA21 is the portal for stakeholders to submit statutory filings under the Companies Act.
- To take necessary steps in
formulationof draft changes in the law.
- Any other matter which may be relevant in this regard.
- Simple violations will not attract disproportionate punishment.
- This would allow the trial courts to pay more attention to
offencesof serious nature because it will reduce the number of cases in the courts.
- It will improve the ease of doing business in India.


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Pretty Lights, undoubtedly one of the most influential artists in live electronic music, is continuing to make his live concert experience even more “another word for special”. The Pretty Lights Live Band features Derek Vincent Smith, Brian Coogan, Borahm Lee, Chris Karns and new drummer Alvin Ford Jr. sitting in for Adam Deitch; delivering a next-level concert experience you need to see for yourself.
Just recently Pretty Lights blessed us with his first song in three years titled “Only Yesterday” packing that signature PL sound we’ve come to love. Along with this new track, he announced his second annual, 2-day camping festival in Telluride, and is back at it with a series of additional multi-day events!
The success of 2015’s inaugural 2 day event in Telluride, CO has inspired a whole lineup of multi-day events bringing a variety of different special guests at each stop. This tour announcement shows off just how massive of a fanbase PL truly has as very few artists could pull off such large events in various markets. It’s really crazy to see him expanding these festivals outside of Colorado as he continues to show how truly influential he really is.
New dates added include Gilford (New Hampshire), Chicago, Nashville in addition to two Colorado weekends at Red Rocks Amphitheater and Telluride Town Park. Ticket packages available include Two-Day Tickets, VIP, lodging specials, and camping at select dates with the Colorado shows including two sets per night. Stay tuned for pre-sale tickets to release on Wednesday with the general on-sale taking place on Friday. Don’t miss out on these epic shows so be sure to grab your tickets while you can!
Fan Pre-Sale begins Wednesday June 1st at 10am MST: https://prettylights.frontgatetickets.com/
General On-Sale begins Friday June 3rd at 10am local time: http://prettylightsmusic.com

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On Saturday, March 28 Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 197 which extends voting by mail for the primary from March 17 to April 28.
Here is the process for what this extension will looks like:
- Secretary of State Frank LaRose will send every eligible elector in the state a postcard notifying the voter of the process to attain an absentee ballot application.
- Absentee ballot applications must be received by April 25 at noon.
- You can download an electronic copy of the absentee ballot application at https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-ballot/.
- Your county board of elections will mail you your absentee ballot.
- Your absentee ballot must be received by your county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on April 28, unless postmarked on or before April 27.
- If you have any questions on voting by absentee ballot, reach out to your local board of elections or Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office, 211 S 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215, or call (330) 349-2764.
- For candidates and county parties, Post-Primary Campaign Finance Reports are now due on June 5, 2020.


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Increased compliance requirements, reduced resources, and the demand for better data are driving the need for improved technology platforms within tax departments, especially to keep pace with the rapidly changing and uncertain road ahead in Europe.
During this two-day event, more than 70+ professionals will be gathering to discuss the need for tax technology solutions, sharing their challenges and pain points, while hearing case studies from organizations across Europe who have implemented a range of solutions to overcome the challenges.
- Gilbert Mwansa, Director, Tax Technology Consulting, Ryan
- Shari O’Boyle, Global Business Process Leader, Indirect Tax and Create/Send Invoice, Dow
- The Dow Indirect Tax Transformation Case Study scheduled for Wednesday, 20 November 2019 at 4:00 p.m. GMT
- How to meet the MTD “hard deadline” in April 2020
- The effects of Brexit on indirect tax
- How to leverage R&D tax credits
- Achieving real-time reporting
- How to start a modern indirect tax office from scratch
- How technology can be used to transform a tax department, and much more

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