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The Thunderbolt video adapter is compatible with computer systems that support Thunderbolt 3, such as models of MacBook Pro, Dell™ Precision, and Dell XPS. Thunderbolt 3 is a protocol that uses the USB-C™ connector, but your computer system must support Thunderbolt 3 in order for the adapter to function as expected. If you connect the adapter to a USB-C port that does not support Thunderbolt 3, the adapter will not function.
Connect Two UHD 4K Displays to Your Computer at 60Hz Resolution
With an unprecedented 40Gbps of throughput, Thunderbolt 3 enables you to achieve the previously impossible feat of using a single port on your laptop to output dual 4K resolution at 60Hz to two independent displays. This performance enables you to run the most resource-demanding applications imaginable on two independent displays. You can output independent content to each display at resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160p (60Hz), which is perfect for editing 4K video or performing other Ultra HD tasks such as creating CAD drawings or reviewing medical imagery.
Connect A 5K Display to Your Computer at 60Hz Resolution
For added versatility, the Thunderbolt 3 adapter can be used to connect two DisplayPort channels to a single 5K display. Using a Thunderbolt 3 adapter is the only way to connect a 5K display to computers that don't have multiple DP or Thunderbolt 3 ports, such as your Dell Precision 15 3000 Series workstation.
Supports Dual 4K Displays to Work More Efficiently
Functioning as an external 2-port graphics adapter with audio support, this is a compact and convenient alternative to a laptop dock when you don't need full docking capability.
With two UHD 4K displays, you can work more efficiently from your laptop, so you can accomplish more in the same amount of time. Plus, with each display delivering 4K performance, you can have four times the screen space compared to 1080p. Creative professionals can be more productive with the freedom to edit 4K video on one display while previewing raw video playback on the second 4K display.
Won't Drain System Resources
This adapter helps to keep your system running at peak performance. Unlike USB external video solutions, Thunderbolt 3 lets you run Ultra HD 4K resolution at 60Hz on both displays without draining system resources.
Because it's backward compatible with your high-definition 1080p displays, this is a great accessory for home, office or other desktop workspace applications.
• Connect your computer to two 4K monitors.
• Use your Thunderbolt 3 computer to connect to a 5K display.
• Design high-resolution, graphic-intensive content, such as CAD drawings and Photoshop graphic images.
• Create and edit 4K video while using resource-intensive software.
• Multitask by previewing your raw output content on a second 4K display.
• Connect to different systems with 4K or 1080p displays for hot desking in BYOD office applications.
• Use one screen for reference data such as websites, while composing 4K content on your other screen.
• Span a spreadsheet or worksheet across multiple displays to avoid side-scrolling.
• Access panoramic views that are built into software applications, while viewing helpful tutorial content on your laptop monitor.
• Connect your MacBook Pro, Dell XPS or Dell Precision to two external DP monitors. Features • Connect two UHD 4K 60Hz displays to your computer through a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
• Add a 5K 60Hz display to your computer by connecting two DP cables to a single Thunderbolt 3 port.
• Works on Mac and Windows computers.
• Thunderbolt Certified.
• Run resource demanding applications on 4K displays at 60Hz without draining system resources.
• Backward compatible with lower resolutions like high-definition 1920x1200 and 1080p.
• No external power adapter required.
• Audio: Yes
• Converter Type: Adapters
• Output Signal : DisplayPort
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 40 Gbps
• Maximum Digital Resolutions: Dual monitor: 4K @ 60 Hz
• Supported Resolutions
Note: The adapter can support 5120×2880 (5K) when both DP outputs are connected to a single monitor that supports 5K.
• Connector A: 1 - Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C (24-pin) Male Input
• Connector B: 2 - DisplayPort (20 pin) Female Output
• OS Compatibility:
- Microsoft Windows® 8, 8.1, 10
- macOS® 10.12 - 10.13
Special Notes / Requirements:
- The adapter will only function when connected to the Thunderbolt 3 port of your computer. If the port is a USB-C port that does not support Thunderbolt 3 the adapter will not function.
• Cable Length: 300 mm [11.8 in]
• Colour: Silver
• Product Height: 15 mm [0.6 in]
• Product Length: 110 mm [4.3 in]
• Product Weight: 93 g [3.3 oz]
• Product Width: 60 mm [2.4 in]
Your computer’s Thunderbolt 3 ports might not function properly until you update one or more of the following on your computer:
• Thunderbolt firmware
• Thunderbolt 3 controller drivers
• Thunderbolt 3 software
The required updates will vary depending on your computer.
For an up-to-date list of affected computers and instructions, visit http://thunderbolttechnology.net/updates. If your manufacturer isn’t listed on the Thunderbolt website, contact your manufacturer.
If you're using a video adapter to connect this device to a monitor other than DisplayPort, such as HDMI or VGA, an active video adapter is required.
In order to connect to two displays at 4K 60Hz, your computer system must have a fully enabled Thunderbolt 3 port that supports up to 40Gbps or the host must support dual displays over Thunderbolt 3.
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Personal Computers (PCs) connect up to peripherals and displays through myriad of cabling. Some of those names and standards will be familiar to you, such as USB or HDMI, others may not, and these can include standards such as Thunderbolt and DisplayPort. The purpose of this TekSpek is to illuminate and educate users into the different types of cables and standards used in the PC ecosystem.


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APPLETON, Wis. – April 12, 2019 — Triosim Corporation today announced the opening of a new office in Prince George, BC, to serve its clients in the pulp and paper industry.
Triosim provides mechanical services, spare parts, new pulping equipment, rebuilds and pulp dewatering drum fabrics and wires. Establishing an office closer to its client base will strengthen Triosim’s performance, according to company officials.
“We have been servicing our Canadian customers out of our Southern Specialty Services and Wire office in Star City, Ark., and our Oramac parts and service office in Vancouver, Wash.,” said James Hickman, founder and CEO of Triosim Corporation. “This new office gives us a greater amount of focus and ability to meet and exceed the demands of our existing and new customers.”
The new corporate office is located AT 200-245 Hangar Road, Prince George, BC.
“We are excited to expand our business model in Canada and we are confident this move will help us support and grow our business with new and existing customers. We look forward to our continued growth,” Hickman added.
Triosim Corporation provides technologies, upgrades and process optimization services, rebuilds, and spare parts for the pulp and paper industry. Triosim focuses in the areas of pulp washing, woven machine fabrics, stock preparation, onsite mechanical maintenance services, metrology, nondestructive testing, and finishing equipment. Triosim’s key locations are in Appleton, Wisc., Jacksonville, Fla., Panama City, Fla., Star City, Ark., Vancouver, Wash., Middletown, Ohio, and Carrollton, Ga., in the United States, and Prince George British Columbia, Canada.
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We aimed to assess, in socio-cultural context, the level of hatred and revenge in war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The sampling frame consisted of 215 Kosova War veterans, randomly selected. The Harvard Trauma Questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence of PTSD and Manchester Short Assessment of Life was used to assess social satisfactions. The participants were asked to declare the strength of feelings of hatred and revenge in the four preceding weeks by using four items scale: not at all, a little bit/sometimes, a lot and extremely. Willingness for action of veterans was assessed using three item scale: yes, no or maybe. A probability level of 0.05 was adopted to be considered as statistically significant for differences among groups. DSM-IV-TR criteria for PTSD (very similar to DSM-V) were met by 52.6% of veterans; the data have confirmed existence of thoughts and fantasies of revenge against opposing forces by 42.8% veterans; at the same level 42.8% manifested feelings of hatred. Fantasies of taking revenge a lot was recorded by 19.5% and extremely by 1.4% of veterans, while hateful thoughts at level a lot were likely expressed by 22.3% and extreme by 2.8% of veterans. It is important to note that 84.7% were confident to act based on their beliefs. Social-economic and cultural factors have played major role in the understanding of psychological problems of traumatized individuals with a direct impact on their ability to function socially. This study has confirmed the urgent need for the establishment of psychological rehabilitation programs as well as programs for the social and economic rehabilitation of War Veterans.
Halimi, R., Dragoti, E., Halimi, H., Sylejmani-Hulaj, N. and Jashari-Ramadani, S. (2015), "Socio-cultural context and feelings of hatred and revenge in war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder 15 years after war in Kosovo", Mental Illness, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/mi.2015.5609
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Sometimes chronic GVHD affects the nervous system. Symptoms may include:
- numbness or a painful, tingling sensation in your hands and/or feet
- a shooting pain in your hands and/or feet
- lack of coordination
These problems, caused by nerve damage, are called neuropathy.
Depending on the severity, neuropathy may be treated with:
- a topical medication such as a lidocaine patch or gel
- oral medications such as amitriptyline, gabapentin or pregabalin
- physical and occupational therapy
- soaking feet in cool water
- Talk to your doctor if you have symptoms of neuropathy. A consultation with a neurologist can help.
- Wash your feet daily with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap.
- Inspect your feet daily for cuts, bruises, cracking or other changes that may require attention.
- Wear sturdy shoes or slippers at all times.
- Do not apply direct heat to your feet and legs.
- Avoid falls:
- Keep your home free of clutter and slippery surfaces.
- Consider using devices, such as handrails and canes, to help maintain your balance.
Watch this video about managing neuropathy after transplant. Click here to view a transcript of this video and download the slides.
If you use social media, learn more about living with graft-versus-host disease and advances in treatment at #GVHD. Connect with others and show your support for GVHD patients.
(To view this page in Spanish click here.)
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
It’s hard to choose my favorite movie, but my top five favorite movies (in no particular order) are as follows: Almost Famous, The Sandlot, Stand by Me, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Annie Hall.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I enjoy traveling, adventuring to new art galleries and restaurants in the Southern California area, hiking, yoga, running, Netflix-bingeing, and paddle boarding.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
My favorite vacation spot is the Maasai Mara region in Kenya. I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Kenya in 2012. I found the Maasai Mara region to be not only wonderfully picturesque in terms of its landscape but also majestic, as I was able to be in such close proximity to some of the world’s most beautiful and rare wildlife species.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, at two of New Jersey’s public gardens — complete with tours, complimentary light refreshments, and musical entertainment.
Willowwood Arboretum and Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, facilities of the Morris County Park Commission and located in Chester Township, will be ready in all their springtime splendor to provide the backdrop for pleasure, as well as family photos. These remarkable historic gardens offer jewel-like gardens, lush landscapes, water features, and pristine meadows.
On Mother’s Day only, from noon until 4 p.m., tours of both gardens will be offered by the horticultural staff of the Morris County Park Commission, as well as the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation will join this celebratory occasion by providing informative meadow walks.
For more information and weather updates, visit willowwoodarboretum.org. This event is sponsored in part by the Willowwood Foundation.


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The hunt for Europe’s top audiologist has begun as online entries open for this year’s ‘European Audiologist of the Year’ competition.
Now in its 13th year, the competition offers the opportunity for audiologists from across Europe to compete for the title of country winner, as well as for the coveted top spot, Europe’s Audiologist of the Year 2020.
The award is organised by RAYOVAC®, a world-leading hearing aid battery manufacturer*, together with sponsors Audio Infos, a leading publication for the audiology industry; the European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (EHIMA), which represents the major European hearing instrument manufacturers, offering smart hearing aid and implant solutions for people hard of hearing and the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH).
Paula Brinson-Pyke, Marketing Director at RAYOVAC® said: “This annual event celebrating excellence in the hearing care profession has become one of the highlights in the industry calendar. The competition continues to grow, providing outstanding audiologists from across Europe with the recognition they deserve.”
Europe’s top audiologist will receive not only the recognition from their peers in the industry, as the award is presented at an Evening of Excellence at EUHA, later in the year, but also a cash prize, a PR package to help them promote their practice or department, as well as a year’s subscription to Audio Infos magazine. The patient who submits the winning entry will also receive a cash prize.
Entries for the Audiologist of the Year competition for 2020 will close on Friday 26 June. Nominations are invited from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. For more information and to download the step-by-step guide or make a nomination please visit: http://www.audiologistoftheyear.eu.
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|Grade||Genuine Rolex||AAAAA Clone||AAA Replica||A Replica|
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Tonight I decided to love my zucchini raw in a simple salad. I can't claim the recipe as my own, it is adapted from this recipe. If you like the bitterness of rocket, lemony flavoured zucchini and the saltiness of peccarino then this one works. I really enjoyed it.
zucchinis cut very very thin - I used the veggie peeler
zested rind of lemon
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Toss the zucchini in lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil and black pepper. The the zucchini sit in this dressing while you wash and spin the rocket. Place rocket on your serving dish and top with drained zucchini and shaved peccarino. Eat.
What's happening with your zucchinis? Contemplating preserves? Managed to make the zucchini the favourite vegetable of the household?
Until next week - Love your zucchini.

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California Attorney General Kamala Harris Lauds Record On Fighting Human Trafficking
California Attorney General Kamala Harris touted her efforts this week to fight human trafficking.
Attorney General Harris issued a press release Tuesday announcing the progress of two anti-human trafficking bills.
“Human trafficking is a criminal industry that is expanding rapidly across the globe, including here in California," Harris said. "I am proud to sponsor these bills against human trafficking and am committed to this fight. The same transnational gangs that traffic drugs and guns across our border also traffic human beings and we must counter their threat.”
But Harris has declined to take positions on former sex trafficking victim Sara Kruzan’s petition for a new trial and whether Kruzan was a victim of domestic violence when she killed her pimp at age 16. Harris withdrew an earlier opinion stating Kruzan’s relationship with her pimp was a professional and financial one or at worst criminal. She has not offered replacement position. Instead, she has asked that the case be returned to Riverside. Kruzan’s aunt Anne Rogan said she appreciates Harris’ push to combat human trafficking but it means little if she refuses to take a position on Kruzan’s case.
“It appears to be political maneuvering," Rogan said. "It is also very perplexing. I understand back in the 90s, sex trafficking and human trafficking weren’t even in our vocabularies. But clearly this case is one of the most egregious cases of sex trafficking.”
Harris’ spokesman Shum Preston declined to comment on the Kruzan case other than to say, “hopefully a good decision was made” by withdrawing the earlier position on Kruzan.


A music app has been launched called the Minstrels app. The app is powered by etranzactPLC and it is basically for gospel music. The brand new Minstrels app is bringing music, video streaming and downloads of gospel music stars. It is a “global” gospel music platform that wants to give more power to the gospel ministers. With this app, users would be granted access to exclusive releases from gospel ministers. In the past, many gospel artistes had signed on to platforms like Spinlet to release their work exclusively but apart from the challenge of very slow adoption, the inconsistency of Spinlet also made it a less than desirable experience for the music ministers.
Beyond the app being a database of gospel Nigerian music, it “hopes to break denominational walls…” says Nathaniel Bassey who spoke at the launch sporting a tee shirt with the app logo plastered on it.
According to etranzactPLC, the Minstrels app is a new home for spirit filled music and it will be the fastest way to find Gospel music in Nigeria, hopefully all over the world too, soon. The app is currently available on Google play store and Apple store and can be downloaded here.
Gospel music lovers can choose whatever type of music they like- traditional gospel music or modern Christian rock and hopefully an option for “western” gospel music too.
As exciting as the news of a Gospel music app is, nothing has been said about the app having provision for lyrics to songs which will be a good selling point except there would be a paid version and that would come at a price. We are also not certain how much each song would go for in the case of a purchase.
There is still so much we’d love to know about the app, but we’ll wait it out and see how things unfold.
P.S. Does the logo of the app ring a bell?


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UK impact tech startups - companies founded to build solutions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals - have raised £2 billion in Investment this year as technology becomes increasingly important in tackling global problems.
New analysis published by Dealroom dated November 29, 2021, for the UK’s Digital Economy Council, has shown that impact investment in the UK has increased by 127% since 2018.
12 Impact Unicorns and Counting
The UK is now home to 12 impact unicorns - companies worth over $1 billion or more in value.
The unicorns are:
- Arrival (London)
- Octopus Energy (London)
- Babylon (London)
- ITM Power (Sheffield)
- Ceres Power Holdings (Horsham)
- Vertical Aerospace (Bristol)
- Compass Pathways (London)
- Depop (London)
- Ovo Energy (Bristol)
- Britishvolt (Blyth)
- Tractable (London)
- BenevolentAI (Cambridge)
Of these 12 companies, six are based outside of London, demonstrating the wide-reaching nature of the companies working in this space. These include Vertical Aerospace which is based in Bristol and is building zero-carbon, commercial flying taxis; ITM Power in Sheffield which designs and manufactures hydrogen energy systems; and Ceres Power Holdings in Horsham, which is creating low-cost next-generation fuel cell technology to enable companies to deliver clean energy at scale.
In addition, there are now 22 impact futurecorns, the high-growth scale-ups which are on track to reach unicorn valuation in the next few years. These include the alternative protein startup AgriProtein, fusion power research energy company Tokamak Energy and the leading mobile-delivered health and insurance provider Bima, with 25 million active users across Asia and Africa. As these companies grow and scale, they are predicted to become future leaders and take their technologies global.
Technology tackling global solutions
Impact investing has grown globally, with investors keen to back companies that will generate positive social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns. There are now nearly 900 impact startups and scale-ups in the UK using technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, big data, and blockchain to develop next-generation solutions to global problems such as climate change, health, and food insecurity. From Dundee to Dorset, these companies have a combined worth of £50 billion and have created over 35,000 jobs.
Most of the capital from impact funds is going to companies creating affordable and clean energy and tackling the climate crisis, something investors across the globe are paying closer attention to, given the threat caused by global warming. Collectively, climate tech companies make up 65% of the deals in the impact space. It is being driven by companies such as the green energy provider Octopus Energy, which raised the biggest impact round this year of £438 million, the electric car subscription platform ONTO, which raised £130 million in a Series B round, and future energy company Newcleo, which launched earlier this year to disrupt the nuclear energy industry.
It’s not just energy companies that are leading the green revolution - Plastic Energy, based in London with industrial plants across Spain, raised £123m this year to transform plastic waste that would otherwise be destined for landfill into recycled oils that can be used to create clean, recycled plastic. Last year, UK climate tech investments made up more than a quarter (28.6%) of all climate tech deals in Europe and are expected to continue increasing in value this year.
As well as climate tech, the UK’s impact startups are focused on solving global health problems. For instance, Benevolent AI is the UK’s leading health impact company and uses big data and deep learning to discover more effective medicines and recently discovered a treatment for Covid-19, which the US healthcare regulator has approved. Other health tech companies using big data include Huma, which enables remote patient monitoring to reduce hospital readmission rates in countries including the UK and Germany, and Cera, an app that helps families provide proper care for their loved ones.

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Emergency services, Aug. 11
Forgery — Thomas Lee Call, 26, no known address. Medford police arrested Call Monday on a felony charge of first-degree forgery, a misdemeanor count of second-degree trespassing, warrants for failing to appear in court on previous charges of third-degree robbery, second- and third-degree theft and for violating his parole on a prior third-degree robbery conviction. He additionally was charged in Jackson County Circuit Court Tuesday on new felony counts of third-degree robbery and first-degree theft and a new misdemeanor count of second-degree theft. He was held in the Jackson County Jail Tuesday without bail.
Drugs — Cornelius Josey Branderhorst, 44, of Crescent City, California. Medford police arrested Branderhorst Tuesday on felony charges of manufacturing, delivering and possessing a Schedule II controlled substance and on out-of-county warrants. He was held in jail Wednesday without bail.
Theft — Susan Lynn Crawford, 46, of the 2000 block of Northeast Fairview Avenue, Grants Pass. Medford police arrested Crawford Tuesday on a felony charge of first-degree theft. She was booked in jail and released Wednesday on her own recognizance.
Eluding — Lance Neville, 23, of the 2400 block of Neville Lane, Medford. Central Point police arrested Neville Tuesday on a felony charge of attempting to elude police in a vehicle and misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. He was booked in jail and released Tuesday on his own recognizance.
Vehicle theft — Dexter Dee Williams Jr., 46, no known address. On Tuesday, Williams made a Circuit Court appearance on new felony charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and manufacturing, delivering and possessing methamphetamine, and on misdemeanor charges of driving while suspended or revoked and contempt of court for violating a restraining order. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies originally arrested Williams Tuesday on separate misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, driving while suspended, felon in possession of a restricted weapon, unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon and for violating his probation on a prior conviction for attempting to elude police in a vehicle. He was held in jail Wednesday without bail.


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When Ruth Jones was first launched as a novelist, I was intrigued. I wasn't a viewer of 'Gavin and Stacey' but knew her for her other acting parts, and obviously her reputation in writing this very successful sitcom.
However, I read the blurb for the book and didn't feel drawn to the subject matter.
But I've had to take up this novel for research and found it to be very good indeed.
The subject is difficult - Kate and Callum had an affair when Callum was the father of a young family. When the relationship was exposed, he chose to remain with his wife and they rebuilt their relationship. Kate went on to become a successful actress. A visit to her old school led Kate to meet Callum again and they renew their relationship. Naturally there are devastating consequences.
The book is written in flashbacks and from different perspectives and it's expertly handled.
The characterisation is fabulous because the reader can empathise with every perspective of what is a horrible situation for those involved (though I didn't like Kate, and Callum's affection for her seemed in conflict with other aspects of his personality, I felt).
I found that the story was well paced, and I didn't want to put the book down.
While the author presents the destructive impact of the couple's decisions, the book isn't so angst-ridden to be painful to read, I found. It is astonishing how the reader is kept at a distance so that they do not feel wrung-through by the events, yet they are so attached to the characters that they don't want to stop reading.
I think this is a brilliant read but hope that Ruth Jones chooses a more uplifting subject for her next novel.

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Finland has the fastest ageing population in Europe. The economic, social and political consequences and implications that this trend entails present opportunities as well as major challenges. More and more, the challenge lies in guaranteeing safe, high quality services for the elderly in a cost-efficient manner. VTT is working to address this problem in cooperation with companies, institutions and municipalities through the development of a novel operating model and versatile use of.
|Title of host publication||Research highlights in safety and security|
|Place of Publication||Espoo|
|Publisher||VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland|
|Publication status||Published - 2013|
|MoE publication type||Not Eligible|
|Series||VTT Research Highlights|
Lanne, M., Hämäläinen, P., Jännes, J., Hanski, J., & Maijala, P. (2013). A new concept for the provision of safety and security related services for the elderly. In Research highlights in safety and security (pp. 24-25). VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT Research Highlights, No. 10 http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/researchhighlights/2013/R10.pdf


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TO TELL YOU THERE TRUTH,
I ACTUALLY CANNOT BELIEVE THAT IT TOOK ME 22 DAYS TO PAINT
A GOLDEN RETRIEVER.
I WOULD SAY, 20% OF THE PET PORTRAITS I HAVE PAINTED HAVE BEEN GOLDENS….
and HERE IS A BEAUTY
HER NAME IS “MAGGIE”
“She is everyones love, but especially Joe (her Dad). She loves to play ball and will play non stop for hours which is perfect for Joe. She has a bit of OCD in her in that she will never let go of her toys and truly will stare down the toy chest until she gets to play. She sleeps on Joe’s pillow every night and at times we thinks she thinks she is a cat being that she grew up with 2!! She sits herself on the back cushions of out sofa…yes she is one spoiled pup!!!”
My Dad had Golden’s…and they were just the sweetest, smartest, furriest loving dogs. They seem to have been put on Earth to make sure we don’T MESS things up….because they keep a close eye on us as if to say…”I got ya covered…now throw that ball!”
1.The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
2. Golden Retrievers excel at retrieving game for hunters, tracking, sniffing out drugs, and as therapy and assistance dogs.
3. They’re also natural athletes, and do well in dog sports such as agility and competitive obedience.
4. They are ridiculously CUTE PUPPIES!!!
5. The breed’s friendly, tolerant attitude makes him a fabulous family pet, and his intelligence makes him a highly capable working dog.
I am excited to announce some changes to the “100 dogs in 100 days” project….
Due to overwhelming response … I AM still taking submissions but I am adding a feature whereby you can guarantee a spot by “PRE-Purchasing” your Painting!You can go here
In addition, I do not think this will affect you but ….just in case – my email was hacked and thus if you, for some reason get an email from me which has an attachment that you are instructed to open DO NOT OPEN IT. I have rectified the problem and everything seems secure now BUT I never want to take chances…such a annoying and disarming thing!

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|Publication number||US6284714 B1|
|Application number||US 09/363,614|
|Publication date||Sep 4, 2001|
|Filing date||Jul 29, 1999|
|Priority date||Jul 30, 1998|
|Also published as||US6464009, US20010049341, US20030017951|
|Publication number||09363614, 363614, US 6284714 B1, US 6284714B1, US-B1-6284714, US6284714 B1, US6284714B1|
|Inventors||Ronald G. Bland, Lirio Quintero|
|Original Assignee||Baker Hughes Incorporated|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (7), Non-Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (30), Classifications (19), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application no. 60/094,683, filed Jul. 30, 1998.
The controlled invention relates to methods and compositions for the controlled release of agents and components downhole in an oil recovery operation, and more particularly relates, in one embodiment, to emulsions for the controlled release of agents and components downhole.
Drilling fluids used in the drilling of subterranean oil and gas wells as well as other drilling fluid applications and drilling procedures are known. In rotary drilling there are a variety of functions and characteristics that are expected of drilling fluids, also known as drilling muds, or simply “muds”. The drilling fluid is expected to carry cuttings up from beneath the bit, transport them up the annulus, and allow their separation at the surface while at the same time the rotary bit is cooled and cleaned. A drilling mud is also intended to reduce friction between the drill string and the sides of the hole while maintaining the stability of uncased sections of the borehole. The drilling fluid is formulated to prevent unwanted influxes of formation fluids from permeable rocks penetrated and also often to form a thin, low permeability filter cake which temporarily seals pores, other openings and formations penetrated by the bit. The drilling fluid may also be used to collect and interpret information available from drill cuttings, cores and electrical logs. It will be appreciated that within the scope of the claimed invention herein, the term “drilling fluid” also encompasses “drill-in fluids”.
Drilling fluids are typically classified according to their base material. In water-based muds, solid particles are suspended in water or brine. Oil can be emulsified in the water. Nonetheless, the water is the continuous phase. Oil-based muds are the opposite. Solid particles are suspended in oil and water or brine is emulsified in the oil and therefore the oil is the continuous phase. Oil-based muds which are water-in-oil emulsions are also called invert emulsions.
It is apparent to those selecting or using a drilling fluid for oil and/or gas exploration that an essential component of a selected fluid is that it be properly balanced to achieve the necessary characteristics for the specific end application. Because the drilling fluids are called upon to do a number of tasks simultaneously, this desirable balance is not always easy to achieve.
It would be desirable if compositions and methods could be devised to aid and improve the ability of drilling fluids to accomplish these tasks by delivering agents and components downhole, which could be released controllably to accomplish one or more jobs.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method and composition for delivering an agent downhole in a hydrocarbon recovery operation, particularly during a drilling and/or completion operation.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a method and composition for delivering an agent downhole where the agent is released at a controlled time and place.
In carrying out these and other objects of the invention, there is provided, in one form, a pumpable multiple phase composition, also called a multiple phase emulsion drilling or completion fluid, for carrying an agent having a first phase, a second phase, and a third phase. The first phase is suspended in the second phase to form a first pumpable emulsion, and next the first pumpable emulsion is dispersed in the third phase to form the final pumpable multiple phase composition. The pumpable multiple phase composition may be an oil phase-inaqueous phase-in-oil phase emulsion, or an aqueous phase-in-oil phase-in-aqueous phase emulsion. The agent is present in the first phase.
Additionally, there is provided in one form, a method for releasing an agent downhole beginning by forming a first pumpable emulsion for carrying an agent. The first pumpable emulsion has a first phase containing the agent, and a second phase. The first phase is suspended in the second phase to form a first pumpable emulsion. The first pumpable emulsion may be an oil phase-in-aqueous phase emulsion, or an aqueous phase-in-oil phase emulsion, where the agent is present in the first phase or is the first phase. Next, the first pumpable emulsion is injected into a fluid which may be either a drilling fluid or a completion fluid, such that the external phase of the drilling or completion fluid is immiscible with the second phase of the first pumpable emulsion thereby forming a pumpable multiple phase composition (multiple emulsion). Finally, the pumpable multiple phase composition is broken downhole to release the agent. The pumpable multiple phase composition may be broken by shear, for example, by pumping through drill bit nozzles.
Pumpable multiple phase compositions (emulsions) are anticipated as being useful to organize a liquid phase to isolate one miscible phase from another. An oil-in-water emulsion could be used in an invert emulsion, hydrocarbon-based or ester-based or other water immiscible, non-aqueous-based system (forming an oil-in-water-in-oil system), while a water-in-oil emulsion could be used in an aqueous system (forming a water-in-oil-in-water system). In short, the multiple emulsion compositions of this invention and methods for their use may be applied to any two immiscible phases that form stable emulsions. The phases need not be “oil” and “water”, although such phases are likely to be the most common implementation. One non-limiting example is the combination of a water soluble, relatively high molecular weight glycol that forms an emulsion with brine.
One important application of this kind of organization would be the controlled release of the internal phase contents, such as an agent within the innermost (first) phase. A non-limiting example of such an application would be the emulsion of, for instance, a polyglycol, potassium salt, aluminum salt, calcium salt, a silicate salt, chelate or other shale stabilizer, or an aqueous solution thereof, as a first, internal phase in a hydrocarbon or hydrophobic carrier (second phase) optionally containing an emulsifier and/or stabilizer, and then adding the emulsion to a water-based drilling fluid. The polyglycol, potassium salt, aluminum salt, etc. or other shale stabilizer, alone if liquid, or in solution, e.g., is isolated from the water in the external phase of a water-based drilling fluid. Dilution is prevented, suppressed, or delayed until the emulsion is broken intentionally. A likely area for breakage of the emulsion is the high shear environment of and below the drilling bit, where the shale stabilizer is released to the borehole and cuttings in concentrated form on a localized basis. While the invention does not contemplate, as a preferred embodiment, making the multiple emulsion so stable that it is not broken in a drilling fluid or completion fluid application, such stable multiple emulsions are anticipated and may find utility.
Of course, emulsifiers, viscosifiers, or other structural stabilizers may also be added to increase the mechanical stability of the first pumpable emulsion in some cases to delay release of the contents (agent).
In more detail, the agent to be delivered as the contents of the internal phase or the first phase, may be any conventional agent, including, but not necessarily limited to, a shale stabilizer, as noted above, a filtration control additive, viscosifier, suspending agent, dispersant, thinner, an anti-balling additive, a lubricant (particularly in the oil-in-water-in-oil multiple phase compositions), a wetting agent, a seepage control additive, a lost circulation additive, drilling enhancer, penetration rate enhancer, corrosion inhibitor, acid, base, buffer, scavenger, gelling agent, cross-linker, catalyst, and the like, and mixtures thereof. Specific useful shale stabilizers include, but are not necessarily limited to, polyglycols, potassium salts, aluminum salts, calcium salts, silicate salts, chelates, amines, alkanolamines, alkanolamides, amphoteric compounds, alone if liquid or in aqueous solutions, and mixtures thereof. Some other specific agents include, but are not limited to amines (failing quartz bonds in certain sands, corrosion inhibitors in clay based systems, shale stabilizers) and metal halides, e.g. aluminum and thorium halides. The term “acids” in this context includes organic acids and inorganic acids. Such acids can be used to treat cement contamination. If appropriate or desirable, the agent may be in aqueous or hydrocarbon solution.
This first or internal phase should match that of the ultimate fluid in which the first pumpable emulsion is to be injected or added. That is, if the first pumpable emulsion is to be injected into an aqueous fluid, the first, internal phase should be aqueous; if the fluid is hydrophobic, the first, internal phase should be hydrophobic.
Of course, the second phase, which together with the first or internal phase forms the first pumpable emulsion, should be of the opposite type. It may be necessary or desirable to add emulsifiers, viscosifiers, stabilizers, and mixtures thereof as structural stabilizers to increase the mechanical stability of this first emulsion to aid in delaying release or breaking. In the context of this invention, emulsifiers should be understood to include, but are not limited to, surfactants and the like, and viscosifiers are understood to include, but are not limited to, gelling agents and the like. The emulsifiers and viscosifiers may be in liquid or solid (e.g. powder) form. Suitable emulsifiers include, but are not necessarily limited to, sorbitan fatty acid esters including sorbitan monooleate and sorbitan trioleate, glycerol fatty acid esters including mono- and/or dioleates, polyglycerol fatty acid esters, polyglycols, alkanolamines and alkanolamides such as ethoxylated amines, ethoxylated amides, ethoxylated alkanolamides, including non-ethoxylated ethanolamides and diethanolamides, and the like. Viscosifiers and gelling agents include, but are not necessarily limited to, polymers of ethylene, propylene, butylene, butadiene, styrene, vinyltoluene and various copolymers and terpolymers thereof, organophilic clays, aluminum soaps and alkoxides and other aluminum salts, alkaline earth soaps, lithium soaps, fumed silica and alumina and the like and mixtures thereof. Other suitable stabilizers include, but are not necessarily limited to, cholesterol and long chain oil soluble waxy alcohols, and the like. These structural stabilizers would usually be added directly to the second phase although they may be added to the third phase, if that is more convenient. In one non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the proportion of structural stabilizer based on the second phase ranges from about 0.1 to about 90 vol. %, preferably from about 1 to about 50 vol. %.
However, the pumpable multiple phase compositions of the invention (emulsions) are designed to be broken in a preferred embodiment. Indeed, they are desirably and rather controllably broken within a certain area of the borehole at a designated and relatively controlled time.
The preparation of the first pumpable emulsion would typically involve the mixing of the first phase with the second phase, where any emulsifier or structural stabilizer is preferably present in the second phase. The speed of stirring or mixing of the two phases would depend upon the size of the emulsified internal phase droplets desired, and the particular system used. It is expected that the size of the first phase droplets would range from about 0.01 to about 1000 microns or less, preferably from about 1 to about 100 microns or less, as non-limiting examples. In one embodiment of the invention, the first phase droplets would be as large as is practical. The proportion of first, internal phase to the overall first pumpable composition may range from about 90 to about 5 vol. % or less, preferably from about 60 to about 40 vol. % or less, and most preferably, 50 vol. % or less, as non-limiting examples. A lower threshold of 5 vol. % may be appropriate in some embodiments of the invention.
The formation of the first pumpable emulsion could be accomplished within an injection pump itself. This technique would be similar to in-line mixing the first, internal phase “on the fly” with the second phase forming the first emulsion before it exits into the third phase finally forming the multiple emulsion in the mud system.
The first pumpable emulsion is then, in turn, suspended in the drilling and/or completion fluid which is the third phase. This third phase is generally to be miscible with the first phase and may contain an emulsifier to help disperse the first pumpable emulsion into suitable sized droplets. Conventional drilling and/or completion fluids may be used as the third phase. If the third phase is oil-based or a hydrocarbon, in a preferred embodiment, the hydrocarbon is a synthetic material, and, for instance, may include, but is not necessarily limited to, esters, iso-olefins, alpha-olefins, polyolefins, poly-alpha-olefins, paraffins, Fischer-Tropsch reaction products, and the like. The oil phase may be a mixture or blend of petroleum distillates and synthetic hydrocarbons. Suitable petroleum distillates include, but are not limited to, diesel oil, kerosene, mineral oils, food grade mineral oils, paraffinic oils, cycloparaffinic oils, aromatic oils, or n-paraffins, isoparaffins and similar hydrocarbons. Crude oil could be used in some cases. In the case where the second phase is an oil-based phase, it is anticipated that any of these hydrocarbons may be used.
In the case where the multiple phase composition is water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion, the aqueous phase may be brine. Careful adjustment of the internal phase salinity of brine multiple emulsions may be required (osmotic pressure gradient adjustment). Too much salt or too low an activity in a first aqueous phase may make the droplets unstable. However, this mechanism may be intentionally used to cause failure or rupture of the first pumpable emulsion droplets or capsules downhole. For example, the droplets could be designed to grow on the journey downhole and break at or near the desired zone.
It is expected that the size of the droplets of the first pumpable emulsion (first phase in second phase) in the third phase would range from about 10,000 to about 1 micron or less, preferably from about 5 to about 1,000 microns or less, as non-limiting examples. In one embodiment of the invention, the pumpable emulsion droplets would be as large as possible. The larger the first phase droplets in the first emulsion droplets, all things being equal, the easier it would be to break the multiple phase composition to release the agent from the first emulsion.
The proportion of the first pumpable emulsion to drilling and/or completion fluid (third phase) may range from about 0.5 to about 90 vol. %, alternatively from about 0.5 to about 40 vol. %, preferably from about 1 to about 10 vol. %, in another embodiment from about 1 to about 5 vol. %, and most preferably from about 2 to about 6 vol. %, as non-limiting examples, to make the overall pumpable multiple phase composition.
Conventional drilling and/or completion fluid additives may, of course, be employed, including, but not necessarily limited to, wetting agents, viscosifiers, suspending agents, weighting agents, shale stabilizers, filtration control additives, anti-balling additives, lubricants, seepage control additives, lost circulation additives, corrosion inhibitors, alkalinity control additives, thinners, dispersants, and the like. Indeed, the agents to be delivered by the multiple emulsion compositions and methods herein may also be present in the third phase.
The method of this invention may find particular usefulness in increasing the local concentration of an agent downhole after rupture of the first pumpable emulsion droplets while keeping the overall concentration of the agent in the drilling mud (including the entire multiple phase composition) low. For example, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), useful as a viscosifier and/or filtration control additive, could be the agent in the first phase of the first pumpable emulsion and be in relatively low concentrations overall. However, once the first pumpable emulsion droplets are broken or failed, the local concentration of SBR at the droplet failure zone would be relatively increased.
Using the pumpable emulsion composition of the invention is straightforward and requires no special equipment. The first pumpable emulsion is injected into a fluid that is pumped downhole. The fluid may be a drilling fluid, drill-in fluid, a completion fluid, or the like. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fluid is a drilling fluid or drill-in fluid A number of mechanisms could be used to break the pumpable multiple phase composition at a particular time, including, but not limited to, input of energy, including but not limited to, an increase in temperature, increase in pressure, increase in shear stress or shear rate, mechanical action (such as a rotating drill bit or drill string), change in pH, change in electrical potential, solvent thinning, presence of a chemical agent, presence of a catalyst, change in magnetic flux, and the like. A nor-limiting, but preferred method is breaking the multiple phase composition by subjecting it to a high shear environment, in particular the fluid stream exiting a nozzle impinging on the borehole such as below a bit or opposite a reamer or hole opener. In a preferred method of the invention, the multiple phase emulsion is broken within a required period of time, and within a required physical volume. In one embodiment, if the agent being delivered was a shale stabilizer, the shale stabilizer could be delivered essentially instantaneously to the borehole and cuttings in a concentrated form on a localized basis.
It will also be understood that more than one agent may be delivered downhole, and that the two or more agents may interact or react with each other to provide a beneficial effect. For example, crosslinkers would be transported in first water-in-oil emulsion in the same aqueous third phase as a second water-in-oil emulsion containing the agent to be cross-linked. Alternatively, two separate internal phases which react on contact could be delivered in the same first emulsion added to the third phase such as an aqueous cross-linker and aqueous polymer solution could both be transported in the same first emulsion and added to a water-based mud. Indeed, one reactant could be present in the third phase and another reactant could be present in the first phase and the reaction could occur when the boundary of the second phase (first pumpable emulsion) is broken.
The agent may also be a polymer serving any of the stated functions, or a monomer to be polymerized or in the course of being polymerized to such a polymer.
Further, the multiple phase compositions of this invention are not limited to utility in downhole applications, but could be used to deliver and transport agents along a pipeline or other conduit, such as agents to prevent blockages (e.g. asphaltenes, hydrates, etc.) in a subsea pipeline or the like, or other agents. Any of the agents previously mentioned may be used in this way, and suitable agents may additionally include, but are not limited to, hydrate inhibitors, asphaltene inhibitors, scale inhibitors, etc.
The invention will be illustrated further with respect to the following Examples which are not intended to limit the invention but rather simply to additionally illuminate it.
The following ISOTEQ solutions were mixed:
80/20 I/SMO—2 g sorbitan monooleate (SMO) was mixed with 8 g ISOTEQ® isomerized olefin marketed by Baker Hughes INTEQ.
80/20 I/PGO—2 g Limulse polyglyercol oleate (PGO) was mixed with 8 g ISOTEQ.
80/20 I/295/S—2 g Alkamide DIN-295/S (Rhone Poulenc's linoleamide DEA) was mixed with 8 g ISOTEQ
All of the above were clear solutions.
The following mixtures of AQUACOL® polyglycol solution marketed by Baker Hughes INTEQ were prepared:
50% Aq—5 g AQUACOL with 5 g D.I. water
30% Aq—3 g AQUACOL with 7 g D.I. water
20% Aq—2 g AQUACOL with 8 g D.I. water
The AQUACOL solutions were then emulsified into the indicated ISOTEQ solution at 50/50 wt/wt.
For the 80/20 I/295/S solutions, the following were obtained:
Ex. 1 using 50% Aq: The emulsion was unstable, i.e. it separated instantly.
Ex. 2 using 30% Aq: The emulsion was unstable, i.e. it separated almost immediately.
Ex. 3 using 20% Aq: The emulsion was relatively stable, i.e. it formed an emulsion which seemed stable at least short term.
The 20% AQUACOL aqueous solutions were then emulsified into the ISOTEQ solutions at 50/50 wt/wt using a high speed mixer (TISSUE-TEARER by BIOSPEC Products, Inc.). Then 0.5 g of this emulsion was mixed into 9.5 g of D.I. water to form multiple emulsions. 80/20 I/SMO (Ex. 4), 80/20 I/PGO (Ex. 5) and 80/20 I/295/S (Ex. 6) all seemed to work fairly well forming multiple emulsions viewed in a microscope.
The 20% AQUACOL aqueous solutions were again emulsified into the ISOTEQ solutions at 50/50 weight/weight using the TISSUE-TEARER as above and 0.5 g of the resulting emulsions were mixed with 9.5 g of 12% KCl to form multiple emulsions, but only the composition with 80/20 I/PGO actually formed a multiple emulsion (Ex. 7), the 80/20 I/SMO and 80/20 I/295/S seemed to form only simple oil in water emulsions.
After 12 days, the multiple emulsions from 50,/50 (wt/wt) 20% Aq in ISOTEQ solutions were examined, with the following observations:
Ex. 5: 80/20 I/PGO in D.I. water—Still had ISOTEQ phase droplets with outside diameters of 2.3μ to 97μ, but no internal aqueous phase droplets.
Ex. 7: 80/20 I/PGO in 12% KCl—Still had ISOTEQ phase droplets with outside diameters 37μ, but no internal aqueous phase droplets.
Ex. 6: 80/20 I/295/S in D.I. water—Still had external phase droplets with outside diameters 83μ diameter, and contained internal aqueous phase droplets.
Ex. 4: 80/20 I/SMO in D.I. water—similar observations to those of Example 7.
Only 80/20I/295/S of Example 6 actually retained multiple emulsion character with both internal aqueous phase droplets -contained within external ISOTEQ phase droplets.
The Examples also show:
the importance of matching the emulsifier to the salinity of the (in this case) external phase;
the effect of different emulsifiers on multiple emulsion stability;
how internal phase composition can affect emulsion stability; and
how salinity can regulate multiple emulsion stability.
It is expected that the invention would be implemented as follows. A 20 vol. % polyglycol solution in tap water would be prepared using a polyglycol known for its shale stabilizing properties, such as AQUACOL® polyglycol solution marketed by Baker Hughes INTEQ. This solution would be Phase 1. A second phase, Phase 2, would be prepared by adding 20 vol. % of a mixture of glycerol monooleate and glycerol dioleate (equal parts) to 80 vol. % of a C14-C18 isomerized olefin such as ISOTEQ® olefin marketed by Baker Hughes INTEQ. Phase 1 would be gently mixed into Phase 2 at a 50/50 vol/vol ratio to form a crude, pumpable, emulsion. This emulsion would be added to a water-based drilling fluid (Phase 3) at a concentration of 5 vol. % forming a multiple emulsion drilling fluid. The multiple emulsion drilling fluid would be formed “on the fly” while drilling a water sensitive shale prone to balling bits and stabilizers by addition of the original, pumpable emulsion to the suction pit of the water-based drilling fluid prior to pumping the fluid downhole. The concentrated AQUACOL in the Phase 1 droplets would be isolated from the miscible Phase 3 by the hydrophobic Phase 2 film and would be transported to the bottom of the hole during pumping. The multiple emulsion droplets would be designed to survive the high shear environment of the drill pipe, but not the extreme high shear environment below the bit nozzles. The extreme high shear environment at the borehole wall surface under the bit nozzles as the nozzles blast fluid at the borehole surface would induce rupture of the hydrophobic film separating Phase 1 and Phase 3 to expose the borehole to Phase 1. The localized concentration of the AQUACOL shale stabilizer near the exposed borehole wall would be greater than the gross concentration of the AQUACOL (20%×50%×5%=0.5%) which would increase the efficiency of the AQUACOL over that achievable by simply adding the AQUACOL to the drilling fluid at a uniform 0.5 vol. %.
In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, and has been suggested as effective in providing pumpable, multiple phase compositions which can effectively carry agents and components downhole for controlled release in space and time. However, it will be evident that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit or scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. Accordingly, the specification is to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. For example, specific combinations of phases, agents, structural stabilizers, etc. and proportions thereof falling within the claimed parameters, but not specifically identified or tried in a particular composition to improve the delivery of agents and components herein, are anticipated to be within the scope of this invention.
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Quiet and loud
“I wanted to make acoustics visible and accessible for the user, something they can experience,” says Marie Aigner. With the “Knock Out” collection for pinta acoustic the architect and designer has created acoustically engineered sound absorbers that have nothing in common with the uniform straightness and inconspicuous design that you often find in technical sound absorption systems. Instead she has creatively shaped sculptures to populate spaces that prove to be eye-catching even in a subtle pale gray.
Aiger took her inspiration from the works of architect and artist Max Bill, the Memphis Group, and Art Deco – not to mention her son’s cactus collection. Despite these references the objects boast a distinctive design all of their own: “In many instances the details of the objects were determined by structural factors rather than design aspects,” she says. Dense plastic sheets made from recycled PET bottles are used for the objects. By choosing different densities and relying on a layered composition Aigner is able to create harmonious color contrasts. “Thanks to its open-pored structure yet great surface weight it makes an excellent sound absorber. Moreover, it is very robust and is rigid enough to retain its shape – otherwise it could be used to make furniture,” she explains. As such, “Knock Out” serves two purposes, not only absorbing sound but also serving as a chair, table, storage space, room divider or lampshade. “It might be a statement, but it is not one without a purpose,” quips Aigner.


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2012 Season NFL Football Past Picks
November 11, 2012
Buffalo at New England
Sunday 11/11 01:00 PM Eastern
4 units on Buffalo PICK () (risk 4 to return 4) RESULT: WIN
As long as the New England Patriots still have Tom Brady and a host of great receivers, they are going to be putting up points in bundles. They often score big enough to out-score pedestrian defenses. But this isn't the same dominant Pats team we have come to know over the past decade. What has changed is some of the attitude. This team used to pile on in games, taking no prisoners. The Pats used to own a 15-7 ATS mark when favored by ten or more, but that has all changed. In the last 24 games in which they have taken on this role they are 6-18 ATS. Maybe it's attitude. Maybe it's a weaker defense. Whatever it is, this team is not good at covering large numbers. They are off a big blowout win and have already beaten Buffalo by 28 points this year on the road, so it looks easy right? It probably won't be. CJ Spiller and Fred Jakson were coming off injuries in their early season meeting vs. the Pats. I think the Bills are gonna do a lot of running and go well beyond the 84 yards they got the first time around. The Bills don't look like they stand a chance here, but that is usually when a team is ripe to cover a huge number. The public is on New England at over 80% and I think they get burned here. Double-digit dogs that are revenging a 21+ point loss are 87-57-3 ATS since 1980. And you won't believe this: Bill Belichick is just 6-13 ATS in New England with two-weeks to prepare. Take Buffalo with the points.

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Premier League • England
A report claims Eddie Howe will not be removed as Newcastle United manager after being backed by the board, with pundit Chris Sutton in full agreement.
Howe has overseen a huge turnaround in the Magpies fortunes since replacing Steve Bruce at the helm. Heavy investment has helped the former Bournemouth chief put the club at the right end of the standings. And last season’s top-four finish saw them in the Champions League ahead of schedule.
That did not work out quite as planned this season, with the north-east outfit crashing out of Europe after the group stage.
And they have struggled in the Premier League of late, with four defeats from their past five matches.
Injuries have taken their toll although Howe has not tried to hide behind a lack of numbers.
Rumours have already begun to circulate that the board may be on the lookout for his replacement.
But a report by The Mirror claims co-owner Amanda Staveley visited the dressing room to offer her support after the Nottingham Forest defeat.
A 3-1 loss at home to Nuno Espirito Santo’s men was hard for the fans to take.
And, following on from a 1-0 defeat to Luton, Howe appeared to be under pressure.
However, it has been suggested he has been told there is no pressure coming from the Newcastle United boardroom as they understand the situation.
Howe needs time to put things right
News that his job looks safe will have given Howe a boost ahead of a tough period. Many pundits have had their say on the situation.
And former Blackburn striker Sutton believes the manager needs to be given an opportunity to continue the work he is doing.
“I think you have to look at the bigger picture,” he said on the ‘It’s All Kicking Off’ podcast.
“The football which he’s played since he’s come in has been an attractive brand of football and there needs to be patience.
“There are always parts of a season for most clubs where there’s a bit of turbulence and there’s a bit of turbulence at Newcastle.
“But when you go back and look at their summer spending they’re not in the top six in terms of recruitment and the players they brought in
“So until Eddie Howe is really helped by bringing in an abundance of top class players, I think it’s very hard to judge him at this moment in time.”
Next up for the Magpies is a daunting trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on Monday evening.
The Reds are in excellent form and have serious title ambitions this term.
An FA Cup third round match on January 6 might seem a welcome distraction for Newcastle.
But the fact it is against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light means Howe’s charges will not be able to drop their guard for a minute.
The Black Cats would love to down their fierce north-east rivals and heap further pressure on the boss.


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ObamaCare – is it a right or a privilege? Leonard Zwelling, MD, sheds light on little-known details of perhaps one of the most talked-about enacted policies of President Obama's term in office in his book, Red Kool Aid Blue Kool Aid: How Partisan Politics and Greed Undermined ObamaCare.
I loved the title. My husband and I talk about "drinking the Kool-Aid" all the time, so it was funny to have a book that used that metaphor in the title. It was an interesting read, something that just made me even more frustrated about the whole process of bills going through Congress. It provided a good look at the money behind the bill, and a scary picture of what an influence money and lobbying has on what could be a good system.
the Constitution and then there's reality,” say Dr. Zwelling.
"ObamaCare is a prime example of how Congress can undermine the
Constitution because of partisan interests or the effectiveness of
Leonard Zwelling, MD, MBA – board certified in internal medicine and
medical oncology. He has cared for patients and done laboratory research
for most of his 40+ year medical career. He was also a medical
administrator, overseeing the largest infrastructure for cancer research
in the world for more than 10 years as the Vice President for Research
Administration at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Additionally, he was a
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation health policy fellow serving on the
minority staff of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor
and Pensions. Dr. Zwelling is currently an author, speaker, teacher and