Chennai sources have stated that it has been in the works for months but the two factions of Tamilnadu's ruling AIADMK have agreed in principle to merge and an announcement may come as early as next week, sources said today. The AIADMK split earlier this year after a power struggle weeks after the death of J Jayalalitha, former Chief Minister, and the party's powerful leader. Her companion VK Sasikala, who replaced her as party chief and tried to become chief minister, may be jettisoned to facilitate the reunion.
Meanwhile, EPS faction said today, underscoring the complete sidelining of the once powerful Ms. Sasikala and her nephew that the merger talks were fast-tracked when Mr. Dhinakaran tried to assert his position by naming his loyalists as party office-bearers recently. These appointments were "only to cause confusion in the party ranks.
Currently, talk of the central government brokering a reunion has swirled around the merger talks. Sources have stated that a united AIADMK stronger against its rival DMK is desirable for a BJP to keen on expanding its base in the south. Both EPS and OPS have been in touch with central leaders. Now, all eyes are on TTV Dinakaran who has been left at stake! What is going to be his next move?
The whole family set themselves on fire as they don't have faith in God says BJP Leader H.Raja - Watch Video The whole state of Tamil Nadu is shaken and stirred due to the self-immolation issue which happened at Tirunelveli Collector's Office. As the family got Rs.140,000 from money lenders and paid Rs.250,000 in return, they were tormented to pay even more.
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The 2015 Colorado looks amazing!
These all-new midsize Chevrolet trucks stand tall with their big Silverado brothers.
Z71 off-road packages raised the ride height, while the extra-short overhangs will surely be an asset off-road.
Capabilities will vary across the Colorado line, with engines topping out with a five-cylinder....
Just kidding! The top engine is the excellent 3.6-liter V-6 best known from the Cadillac portfolio, but this time delivering great torque and even 302 horsepower through a standard six-speed automatic.
Even the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder has 'bulked up' - producing 193 horsepower and about the same torque level in the base trims.
Not too shabby, nor is the roomy cabin and very trendy styling throughout. This truck will be a dream for younger truck shoppers all over the world.
The Colorado arrives in late summer or fall 2014, so the waiting might be the hardest part.
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It is with the deepest sadness that we must tell you our brother in music, Brian Hilty, passed on August 2nd, 2021. Brian had contracted several bloodborne diseases from a tick bite, and ultimately succumbed to complications and difficulties around these illnesses. We are devastated and changed forever as musicians and people.
Acoustic Alibi will never play as a band again under this name or logo. Dan and James are officially retiring the Acoustic Alibi name and all that goes with it in tribute to our fallen friend.
James & Friends is still a perfect choice for any musical occasion. Please contact him to discuss your needs and how he can add value to your event or business. For booking information reach out to James at [email protected] or call 224-818-6109.
From 2015 – 2019, Acoustic Alibi wowed audiences with their wide variety of material, musical excellence and energetic delivery. Playing hits from the past to current rock, pop, and country genres, as well as many requests, there was always something for everyone to enjoy.
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Acoustic Alibi was available for restaurants, bars, weddings, private parties, festivals and corporate events. Please click “past shows” under our current schedule page to see our long, illustrious show list, or listen to a short sampling of our live performances below.


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The Reach, a bastion of culture and knightly values. Ever since the age of heroes it has been the most fertile region in Westeros. It is the second largest of all the kingdoms behind The North, it is considered to be the most heavily populated of all the Kingdoms.
The Reach is considered the home of chivalry by many of those in Westeros, tournaments and knights abound in the green lands fed by the Mander. Originally ruled by the Kings of the Reach, the region is now ruled by House Tyrell ever since they first bent the knee to Aegon I Targaryen during the first War of Conquest.
Third Century AC
300-301AC - The Second War of Conquest
In the Second War of Conquest the Reach declared for Aegon Targaryen, Lord Randyll Tarly assisted Aegon in the siege of King's Landing. For much of the beginning of the war, the Reach remained untouched, yet that was not to last. As Euron Greyjoy brought his forces to bear against the Reach, namely the Arbor, Lord Mace Tyrell attempted to beat back the Reavers of the Iron Islands. His folly was quickly revealed as Euron moved on Oldtown rather than the Arbor. The raiders flooded throughout the region, pillaging their way through the land.
Lord Fowler brought men from Dorne to fight back the Ironborn menace, their assistance as well as turmoil in the Iron Islands led to Euron's retreat from Oldtown down the Whispering Sound. Soon after, the Reach saw dragonfire again as Daenarys burned the fleet atop Drogon.
This more than anything reaffirmed the loyalty of the Reach and House Tyrell to the Targaryens. With the Ironborn Menace pushed back, the Reach was at peace once more.
321AC - The Second War of the Kraken
Urras the Bane brought his wrath upon the Reach, sacking Honeyholt and attempting to siege both Brightwater Keep. After Garlan Tyrell and the Tyrell forces beat back the invaders, they moved to siege Highgarden. The Golden Company arrived in time to push them back to the sea, where the Ironborn met the full force of the Redwyne fleet. Urras the Bane perished upon the sword of Aemon Steelsong.
346-349AC - The Southern Schism
Much of the Schism took place in the Reach. As the Most Devout moved from King's Landing to Oldtown, and tensions reached a boiling point, fighting could be found across the entire region. Those who still believed in the Baelorian obedience, the minority, clashed against those who found themselves following the Starry Septon.
Riots were commonplace throughout the region as Septon Illifer became the High Septon of King's Landing. His militaristic views led to much of the faith being armed, never officially. Tumbleton especially found itself in the midst of turmoil.
The Reach is full of those who follow the Starry Rites. The seven pointed star can often be seen worn around the neck of nobles and smallfolk alike. The excess of some lords still causes some trouble across the region, yet the issues are few and far between.
391-394AC The Great Famine
In the years after the Schism the Reach was in relative peace and prosperity. However, an unexpected coldsnap killed much of the crop in the Reach. Many died due to starvation in a region usually abundant in food stores. Many were unsettled by this change of events. Houses not used to rationing to survive had to prepare themselves for nearly three years before food stores returned to their normal fills.
Fourth Century AC
402-405AC - The Scarlet Winter
Easily the worst winter in recent history, when the white ravens flew from the Citadel even the Reach shuddered. Snows had often fallen throughout much of the Reach, yet when snows reached Oldtown much of the Reach was concerned. The fears were quickly affirmed as the Mander froze. While many other rivers throughout Westeros froze, none as much as the Mander.
Trade was hardly slowed, at least not more than winter usually did. The Mander was frozen so thoroughly men could walk across it with carts drawn by oxen. Many a frost fair were held along the Mander and even atop it. However things were hardly merry. As always, the region was prepared for winter. Extensive foodstores prevented much starvation as many other regions felt, yet the smallfolk still froze. The Tyrells did what they could, such as hosting the frost fairs, but many people still died.
The Reach didn't see many Essosi refugees during the winter, however some found their way in hopes the fertile land would provide food and warmth. The Reachlanders felt many of the same concerns as the rest of Westeros, the Essosi were viewed with distrust and in some cases, outright hate. Riots broke out in Oldtown, Tumbleton and Highgarden as Garlan Warmaker waged his wars.
The Reach was one of the first regions to begin to thaw, warmth was finally beginning to return to the region when the Night with No Moon happened. As the bastion for many of the Starry Rites followers, there was much concern in the Reach that Winter wasn't over and the moon was a sign of the Winter returning. The fears were quickly allayed as Winter receded. But the event is still remembered, many people wondering what happened to the moon that night.

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Pond Kleen is a complete, ready-to-use concentration of special enzymes and bacteria that help improve pond water quality. The specific cultures in Pond Kleen have been selected for the rapid breakdown of excess nutrients, algae, and debris in lakes and ponds. The result of Pond Kleen applications is better water clarity, reduction of sludge, algae, and odors. Dosage One pound/100,000 gal. at monthly intervals.
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Starbucks has unveiled its new design for holiday cups, which encourage do-it-yourself artistry on a design centered on kindness.
The new paper cups are designed with a pair of hands holding red cups of coffee with swirling holiday ribbons. The cups include splashes of red and green. However, most of the cup looks like a coloring book — an empty canvas begging for color.
Starbucks, which launched holiday cups in 1997, said it is the company’s first “color in” holiday cup.
“This year’s cup is intentionally designed to encourage our customers to add their own color and illustrations,” Leanne Fremar, executive creative director for Starbucks, said in a statement. “We love the idea of everyone making this year’s cup their own.”
Cup sleeves for hot beverages are designed with the words “Give Good,” this year’s holiday theme. Starbucks said the company is encouraging good deeds — small or big. “Giving good can be as small as someone opening the door for you, or recognizing the people that enrich your life.”
Talk to us: Once you design your cup, send us your design and we’ll add it to this story. Tag me on Twitter or Facebook @fastfoodmaven

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zaterdag 14 december
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Yin Yoga is a quiet and simple practice, but not necessarily an easy practice.
It targets our deepest tissues of the body, our connective tissues — ligaments, joints, bones, and the deep fascia networks of the body — rather than the muscles. Energetically, yin yoga improves the energy flow, enhancing the flow of chi in the organs. To be healthy, we need healthy organs as well as healthy muscles.

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Who sings the song that was used on Detroit 187 that repeats it don't mean a thing to me?
Who sings the song on the BBC tv licensing advert and who sings it?
British brainwashing corporation
Can man vs nature mean the same thing as man vs wild?
Who sings this song...i think its called im an american( funny song)?
Macklemore - American
What is the song in Man Vs Wild?
van helsing boombox - man man

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A DREAMTEAM Paint Nite Event! #ARTISTOWNEDARTISTRUN Come join Paint Nite Toronto's very first Artist owned - Artist run team as we get creative in the heart of the city. Drink. Paint. Connect. Looking for something novel to do with friends to create new memories and share a few laughs over a cocktail or two at your local bistro? Our professional artist will guide you, step-by-step, from a blank canvas to a final unique masterpiece in about two hours. No matter whether you bring your friends or come by yourself, you can bet that you will meet plenty of other fun-seeking people from all over the city! *** Questions about your ticket, event, or the venue? Please contact Paint Nite customer service at firstname.lastname@example.org ***
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Mullins is not your average Irish pub, it’s more. Reffered to by many of our patrons as their second “living room”, Mullins is place for friends to get together for good conversation and good times. It all started Founded in 2001, Mullins has built up a strong following of regulars – and it’s not a surprise. From the moment you walk in the door you are treated as a friend, a member of the Mullins family. Find out more about the pub here, and then come visit us to enjoy the experience for yourself! How all began Pub is the shortened term for the title “Public House.” In the original seven Celtic Nations, homes were small, one room buildings with sleeping areas on lofts above the cooking, eating, and living areas. It soon became evident that a place was needed for people to gather and Ceilidh (Gaelic for celebrate, or party) and to talk about the things that affected their day-to-day lives, from their work, to religion, to the latest orders of “The Crown.” These meeting locations were slightly larger buildings with a “Public” area in front of the living quarters or “House.” These were usually the quarters of the men who brewed beer, mead, or distilled whiskeys. Later, as licensing became the law, these locations became licensed premises for the sale of alcoholic beverages, and the person who held the license became known as a “Publican.” Mullins as the modern pub The heart and soul of the Celtic lifestyle is hospitality. Combine the hospitality of owner Ken Kim, the outgoing staff, the warm and friendly regular patrons, with great food and a diverse liquor selection, and you have a great Irish pub carrying on the essence of the original public house traditions..
Jessi is a psychology student at the University of Toronto, but outside of class she loves to paint, sculpt, craft, and cook. She has been painting for longer than any other hobby she has, and hopes to incorporate it into her future profession as an art therapist for at risk teens. She is so excited to help you paint your very own masterpiece- therapy not included.
She was very accommodating. Answered everyone's questions and repeated if necessary
She was great!
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Let's Win One for the Gipper
For all the fuss over the torture scenes depicted in Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty, I think more critics would have been concerned with the CIA praise poem Ben Affleck offers in Argo. Granted, he does give us a cartoon history of Iran in the intro to tell us why the Iranians stormed the US Embassy. Otherwise, we saw Tony Mendez become a hero for carrying out a "good bad plan" with a little help from one of the Farsi-speaking US diplomats who managed to ease the suspicious minds of the Revolutionary Guard during an interrogation before boarding their flight out of Tehran.
I think most persons had forgotten (myself included) that six Americans had managed to escape the US Embassy during that fateful day on November 4, 1979, and hid out in the Canadian ambassador's residence for 80+ days before their daring escape. For 20 years we were told this was the derring-do of the Canadian embassy, thanks largely to ambassador Ken Taylor, Our Man in Tehran. But, according to Tony Mendez in his 1999 memoirs, The Master of Disguise, this was an elaborate CIA "exfiltration" carried out in concert with the Canadian state department.
The CIA had kept this secret for nearly two decades, but decided to declassify the information in the late 90s, naming Tony Mendez one of its 50 Trailblazers for his masterful works of deceit over the years. You get the feeling that Mendez studied under Lansdale to hatch a plan like Argo. But, given the only other viable alternative was to get the six Americans out on bicycle in the middle of winter, I guess a science fiction movie set in ancient Persia was the best of the bad plans.
The film offers a number of amusing scenes thanks to John Goodman and Alan Arkin, but Ben Affleck plays Tony Mendez utterly humorlessly. There were the occasional traces of irony and the ending bordered on farce, but Argo was essentially a homage to Mendez and his valiant effort to carry out his plan after it had been recalled by his chief. The Canadian ambassador and his lovely Asian wife were almost incidental in their roles, and the six Americans came across as nothing more than guests who had long overstayed their welcome in the Canadian ambassador's residence.
Of course, Kathryn Bigelow is deathlessly serious in her films, so I suppose by contrast Argo was a real crowd-pleaser. It certainly won over the award shows, not only in Hollywood, but it picked up three Baftas as well. I would think the British, if not anyone else, would see through this thinly veiled tribute to the CIA.


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If you’re the kind of person who likes to switch up your décor on a regular basis. Hence, you know how expensive it can be. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be costly. There are a lot of easy and inexpensive things you can do to change the look of a room. Thus without spending a fortune.
Paint is the most obvious way to give a room a new look. And it will only cost you a few dollars and some time. With paint you have endless options. You can paint the entire room one color; you can paint a feature wall;
Also, you can paint some type of design such as stripes, chevrons, or stencil work. With paint there are no limits.
Rearrange the Furniture
This is no doubt the least expensive way to update a room because it’s totally free! Moving the furniture around gives your room a whole new look. Also, can satisfy your need for change without any cost.
If you’re not prepared to move all the furniture try rearranging your accessories and bookshelf displays. You’d be surprised at what a big impact it can have.
Pillows and Throws
Adding pillows and throw blankets is a great way to add color and texture. And the impact they create can give your room a fresh new look. Thus, particularly if you change them with the seasons.
Taking away heavy, dark pillows and throws that were cozy in the winter. Hence, replacing them with light and fresh versions in the summer can lift and freshen a room instantly.
Edit the Clutter
When in doubt, edit. Crowding too many things into a room can make it feel small and claustrophobic. To lighten a space simply remove a few items.
Everything needs room to breathe so if your space is feeling tight. And you want a new look, edit a few items out.
There’s a lot that can be done with artwork, from rearranging existing pieces to creating new ones. What’s on the walls has a big impact.
If you don’t currently have anything try framing wallpaper or fabric samples, create washi tape art, or frame pages from old books. The idea that artwork has to be expensive is a myth, so try making your own.

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It’s time for comics!!! Sadly, another week goes by without any DC books (Vertigo doesn’t count). Anyone have an suggestions for a series? I’m thinking about Red Lantern specifically because of Charles Soule. Anywho, on with the books.
The Wake #6:
When Scott Snyder ended last issue saying the second part was the story he wanted to tell, I couldn’t wait. This was one of my favorite new series from last year after all. I wondered why they didn’t just start with this, but the last page would have been less impactful. Sean Murphy’s art was as beautiful as ever. I love this new world and can’t want to learn more. Big plus for skillfully avoiding exposition. Buy this!!
Fantastic Four #1:
FF has had extreme ups and downs in the past few years. After Hickman’s stellar run, fans were wanting something of the same caliber. Fraction’s FF didn’t hold up, mostly because he abandoned the book before the story finished. James Robinson’s FF seems to be off to a good start. The costume change is odd, but they’ve had worse. The future flashes are enticing, but a little heavy handed at the end. Sold book though and a good opening chapter. Also, loving Leonard Kirk’s pencils.
And so ends another Chew arc. We start to get some answers amidst one of the best action scenes yet. The answers were more of a tease though, begging more questions. As always, Rob Guillory’s art is perfect. I hope there isn’t a delay for the next issue. Only 20 more to go!
Rat Queens #5:
Missed this ship at first but I’m glad I’ve caught up. Not only is there an amazing battle scene (with Hannah cutting loose), but some excellent character work as well. I love the feel of this book. The characters are fleshed out with previous relationships and the world feels lived in. Can’t wait for more.
Wolverine and the X-Men #42:
This has been a great book since day one, focusing more on character than action. Graduation Day (a long standing ending theme of many X-Men books) was as bitter sweet as you’d think. The juxtaposition between this and the future was good, but a bit odd. This will read poorly when Wolverine reclaims his healing factor (it’ll happen) as this book never discussed that point, but showed it. Still, plenty of great moments abound, even one from Doop (it was awesome). While I wished they’d leave well enough alone, the new series drops next week. Hopefully it will be a worthy successor.
What did you read this week? Any suggestions for a DC book? Comment below!
Impending ice storm, bleh.


The Maglev Sub-Team works on developing the mechanism that levitates the Hyperloop Pod. In conjunction to this the Sub-Team also develops branching technologies for the pod such as lateral control, propulsion and braking through the use of various methods that involve magnetism.
The Suspension Sub-Team works on creating and designing the suspension system for the Hyperloop Pod. This Sub-Team works closely with other Sub-Teams to carefully integrate the suspension with all other moving and working parts of the pod.
The Fuselage Sub-Team works to design a aerodynamic casing for the pod which can still accommodate all the sensors and internal components to keep the pod working.
The Propulsion Sub-Team part of the larger Fuselage team works on developing the internal air propulsion system used by the Hyperloop Pod


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TriMas Corporation to Present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Emerging/SMID Cap Growth Conference
By Business Wire News
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.
TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – today announced that TriMas management is scheduled to present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Emerging/SMID Cap Growth Conference on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:50 a.m. ET in New York. The live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.trimascorp.com or at https://cc.talkpoint.com/gold006/111915a_ae/?entity=7_KFBPCEF.
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) provides engineered and applied products for growing markets worldwide. TriMas is organized into four reportable segments: Packaging, Aerospace, Energy and Engineered Components. TriMas has approximately 4,000 employees at more than 50 facilities in 16 countries. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com.
Christine Parker, 248-631-5438
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Kansas, OK, trustee Matthew Shane Edwards held in bomb case
JAY – A town trustee accused of making a pipe bomb is being held in an Arkansas jail, a Delaware County sheriff’s spokesman said Friday. Matthew Shane Edwards, 36, of Big Cabin was in the Washington County jail in Fayetteville on Friday on $10,000 bail. The two sheriffs’ departments are working to return him to Jay. Edwards and Eric Alden Daniels, 32, of Rose are charged in Delaware County District Court with manufacturing an explosive device. Edwards has been a Kansas, OK, town trustee for about two years. He has not been suspended, said Gary Jay, town attorney. "So far we haven’t been officially notified,” Jay said of the charges. "There is the presumption that he is innocent until proven guilty.” According to a probable cause affidavit filed Wednesday: A 15-year-old boy said he saw the men attempting to set off a pipe bomb at Daniels’ residence. The teenager said he saw pipe bombs and books about building pipe bombs. The teen told authorities he saw a galvanized pipe about 6 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. The men were using gunpowder "like you buy for a black powder gun.” On Aug. 27, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Bomb Squad seized from Daniels’ residence several items including a cannon fuse, three books relating to making bombs, a plastic container of saltpeter and a bag containing a green leafy substance. Daniels told authorities he was making the pipe bomb so he could blow up a stump, but the pipe bomb failed. Edwards’ estranged wife notified authorities that she had been told the two men were discussing how to obtain three sticks of dynamite and she was afraid Edwards might try to hurt her or her property.
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American Reportage, a collective of photojournalists dedicated to documenting cultural, social and economic issues across the country, is proud to welcome four new members: Eve Edelheit, Ryan Christopher Jones, Jonah Markowitz and Erica Yoon.
An Ongoing Project by Adria Malcolm
American Reportage is holding a print sale of Adria Malcolm’s previous work to help fund her new project, Purgatorio – Living with a Prosecutable Disease.
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Proportional control valves have been since the 80s and are increasing in their popularity. They are replacing servo valves in lots of applications. This is due in part to the cost of a hydraulic proportional valve being 50% of the cost of a servo valve of the same size. Servo valves continue to be used when precise positioning or speed control is required, like in aircraft and turbine generators. Proportional valves are useful as flow and pressure controls, but the most common use is as a directional valve. While the design of proportional directional valves may vary across manufacturers, they all essentially perform the same function: controlling the direction and speed of a hydraulic cylinder or motor. By using feedback devices like linear-displacement transducers, the position of the actuator can be precisely controlled.
The components of a proportional valve are few; the spool, solenoid, and linear variable differential transformer, or LVDT. In order to operate the valve, a power supply and amplifier are needed. The power supply is usually 24 volts of electricity and it’s used to power the amplifier. The command voltage is input from the programmable logic controller (PLC) and determines the position of the valve spool. The enable is a relay from the PLC that must be made to send a current signal to the proportional valve coil.
Troubleshooting the System
Troubleshooting hydraulic proportional valves is a fairly cut and dry process. When checking a valve where an externally mounted amplifier is used, lights on the front panel will indicate a problem with the system. Then it’s a matter of tracing back to find the issue. When the power supply is on and the enable signal is received, the “on” light will illuminate green. If the light doesn’t turn on, the power supply voltages should be checked at the amplifier connections. If no input voltage is present, the wiring and output signal should be checked from the PLC. If the power supply drops below a minimum number of volts, a red light will come on. This usually means the power supply or wiring is bad or there is a short somewhere. When the power supply is good, 24 volts should be indicated at the amplifier. A yellow light on the bottom of the amplifier face is used to show when the LVDT is bad or when there is a problem with the connecting cables. It will shine when any of these elements fail. The easiest way to find out where the failure is occurring is to remove the LVDT cable from the valve and plug it into a different one. If the yellow light goes out, the LVDT on the old valve has failed and a new valve should be installed immediately. If the light stays on when plugged into the new valve, the problem is with the cable or connections and the continuity of the cable should be checked. If the light is flickering when the machine is operating, this indicates loose connections somewhere.
Located on the amplifier’s front face is the zero adjustment. This adjustment should be made if the cylinder is moving with a zero command signal coming into the amplifier. If the load is moving, the spool is not in the closed position. This is usually caused by the LVDT being out of position. To fix it, rotate the zero adjustment until the linear positioner stops drifting. If speed or positioning problems are occurring, the command and LVDT signals should be checked at the appropriate connections on the amplifier. If these are reading correctly, the problem is most likely in the hydraulic system or the linear positioner.
Valves With Onboard Electronics
A recent trend has been to mount the amplifier on the proportional valve near the digital pressure regulator. This is commonly referred to as onboard electronics. The valve operates in the same manner as with the external amplifier. The most common type of onboard electronic valve uses a seven-pin connector with the power supply input in the “A” and “B” pins on the valve.
The command voltage comes into the amplifier via the “D” and “E” pins. To check these voltages, a multi-tester can be used by inserting the red and black leads into the appropriate connectors on the cable. To verify the power supply, insert the red lead into “A” and the black lead into “B.”
Twenty-four volts should be indicated. A test box can also be used to verify that the valve is operating properly. The cable from the PLC should be plugged into the box, and the cable on the box into the proportional valve. When the system is turned on and operating, the power supply, command, and LVDT voltages will be indicated. If the linear positioner is drifting, the LVDT may not be in the proper position. To null the valve, the LVDT access cover should be removed, and the LVDT centering adjustment should be rotated until the drifting stops.
Proportional valves have extremely tight tolerances between the spool and housing. These tolerances are typically hundreds of a thousandths of an inch. It’s this tight tolerance that is making this kind of valve more popular. It is essential that the oil entering the valve meet the standard set by the manufacturer. If it doesn’t then the door is open to system failure, catastrophic damage to internal parts and a host of other problems.
The cleanliness of the oil is of huge import also. There can’t be any particulate or gunk in the oil that will affect the flow and coating of it. The cleanliness level of the oil is determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for the specific valve. The ISO is responsible for setting standards across many industries to ensure that different companies in an industry are using the same best practices and standards when making certain parts. The ISO issues codes for valves so engineers and operators know specifically what they need. For example, the ISO code for a particular valve is 17/15/12. A sample of the oil is taken and measured against this standard. The 17 means that the system has 640 to 1,300 particles that are 4 microns and larger. The 15 means there are between 160 and 320 particles that are 6 microns and larger. The 12 indicates that the sample contains 20 to 40 particles that are 14 microns and larger. The oil needs sampling regularly to ensure the system meets this standard. Failure to meet these standards might mean the filters aren’t being changed often enough, they don’t have the proper micron rating, or additional filters might need adding to the system.
By using these tips for troubleshooting hydraulic proportional valves, you can avoid lost production time as well as the unnecessary expense of sending off good valves for repair. Changing out parts that do not need to be replaced can also introduce contaminants into the system, which can lead to even more serious problems.


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A timeless silhouette with the tie-front Crane Top featuring a beautiful oriental inspired print, cuffed sleeves and a V-neckline.
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This is a unique garment. The imperfections in these fabrics are not considered defects, but characteristics which make it authentic.
100% Viscose. Model is wearing size S and is 1.75m.
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"Metis", from Colinette's "Muse" book dedicated to "Lasso" yarn. The colourway is "Forest" and it was bought directly from Colinette at the 2006 Knitting and Stitching Show in Birmingham. Started September 2006, finished January 2007.
Great sweater, but a challenging yarn to knit, catches on your hands and tangles mercilessly. A swift and ball winder may have saved my sanity. I also needed to knit on 4.5mm needles rather than 4.0mm to get the right tension.


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Looking for apartments? Colorado is a great place to live and offers many outdoor activities, but some of us can’t just bear the thought of having to drive more than 15 minutes to buy groceries. Here’s a list of average apartment rent rates in 6 Colorado cities with populations over 100,000:
Denver – population: 610,345, average apartment rent: $788
The capital of Colorado as well as its largest city, Denver is called the Mile-High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile above sea level.
The city has four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Weather patterns here change often and residents joke that they can experience all four seasons in a single day.
Colorado Springs – population: 399,827, average apartment rent: $774
Situated at the base of Pikes Peak, the second largest city in the State is about 70 miles south of the capital.
Winters here are milder than in Denver, with regular snowfall, but the snow usually melts quickly. Major industries in Colorado Springs include defense, high-tech, and tourism.
Aurora – population: 323,348, average apartment rent: $841
A quick 20 minute drive from downtown Denver, Aurora can take advantage of all the capital has to offer without being so crowded. The city manages more nearly 2,000 acres of developed park land and over 6,000 acres of other natural areas.
Fort Collins – population: 138,733, average apartment rent: $827
Known primarily as a college town, Fort Collins is about 70 miles north of the capital. Colorado State University has around 23,000 students and is well-ranked with the second-best veterinary medicine program in the United States.
Thornton – population: 117,628, average apartment rent: $953
Located 20 minutes to the north of downtown Denver, Thornton is full of parks (over 80 of them) and open spaces. The city has over 80 miles of trails and is a haven for those who want to live near the great outdoors without sacrificing proximity to a large metropolis.
Westminster – population: 109,180, average apartment rent: $928
My favorite city in Colorado, Westminster is 12 miles northwest of downtown Denver. The shopping is great and there’s plenty of open space and trails. Apartments here and in neighboring Thornton are some of the more expensive places in the State to rent an apartment, but the cleanliness of the cities along with the access to the beautiful outdoors is well worth the extra cost.
So, if you’re looking for apartments, Colorado has plenty of them. Make sure that you check out the cities listed here if you love big cities and want to be within 90 minutes of the capital.
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Tuesday, 10 January 2017
In New York, Raymond James released its Clean Tech Primer 2017, arguably the most cogent and concise summary of activity and prospects across the gamut from solar power through to water technology, including all biofuels, biopower and bioindustrials.
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Chile's Schwager Energy and China-based Shenyang Yuanda Commercial & Investment Co. signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 3 to build the 3-MW Los Pinos run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant in southern Chile's Lagos region, according to BN Americas.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
By the time this column is published, oral arguments in the legal challenge to the Clean Power Plan will have already been made. The en banc panel of 10 appeals court judges is not likely to render its decision before the New Year. No matter the opinion, it will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
The World Bank has approved US$390 million in additional financing to be used by Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority for extensions of its Tarbela hydroelectric plant.
Tuesday, 06 September 2016
The United States and China on Sept. 3 formally joined the Paris Agreement in a ceremony in Hangzhou, China, ahead of the G20 Summit. President Obama and President Xi both deposited their country’s official instrument with United Nations Secretary, General Ban-Ki Moon.
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
In the case of the Fossil Fuel Industry, et. al. VS Earth, et. al., I find myself asking—not for the first time—is justice delayed, justice denied? It should come as no surprise that I am convinced it is.
Monday, 22 August 2016
The G20 meeting in Hangzhou, China, this September brings together leaders of the world’s largest economies for the first such gathering since the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate. G20 Leaders Summits traditionally focus on economic growth and financial stability, but since more than 190 countries collectively agreed to greatly enhance mitigation of the causes and impacts of climate change, the need to tackle a changing climate and foster clean energy has become a clear economic and business reality.
Monday, 18 July 2016
It was a gamble that went spectacularly wrong for Tory Prime Minister David Cameron: Allow the UK to decide through a national referendum on their future participation in the EU and hope that they choose to remain.
Friday, 08 July 2016
Brexit; It’s been the buzz word dominating the media recently and it’s likely to continue for some time. The UK’s decision to leave the EU has left both supporting sides of the ‘leave’ and ‘remain’ campaign in a somewhat collective state of uncertainty as to how this decision will impact the country right now and in the future years.
Monday, 27 June 2016
Recently I traveled to San Francisco to participate in international efforts to meet the challenge of climate change and accelerate the global transition to clean energy. The main event was the Seventh Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7), a meeting of 23 countries and the European Commission.
Friday, 13 May 2016
Less than two weeks after 175 nations signed the pivotal Paris Agreement on climate change, a question lingers: What happens now?
Friday, 08 April 2016
Papua New Guinea recently became the first country to formally submit the final version of its national climate action plan (called a “Nationally Determined Contribution,” or NDC) under the Paris Agreement. The small Pacific nation’s plan to transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 is no longer just an “intended” nationally determined contribution (INDC) — it is now the country’s official climate plan.
Friday, 26 February 2016
Clean, renewable energy is the single most needed technology by the millennial generation. Not only is it the key to slowing global warming and climate change, but it also solves a host of other problems, such as respiratory diseases and national security.
Tuesday, 09 February 2016
As a carbon-neutral energy source, biomass technology is helping organizations generate electricity and heat while reducing their carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
Friday, 31 July 2015
The UK increased its power generation from on-site biogas plants by 40% in 2014, according to a survey by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Q2 of 2015 saw a large increase in the generation of electricity from solar PV in the UK, with the growth having a significant impact on electricity market prices and other supply factors.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Germany has installed about one-third less onshore wind power capacity so far this year than during the same period in 2014, new analysis shows.
Monday, 27 July 2015
Executives from 13 major U.S. corporations are announcing at least $140 billion in new investments to decrease their carbon footprints as part of a White House initiative to recruit private commitments ahead of a United Nations climate-change summit later this year in Paris.
Companies including Apple Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will join Secretary of State John Kerry and top administration officials at the White House for the announcement. In addition to pledges to cut emissions, provide financing to environmentally-focused companies, and reduce water consumption, the companies have said they will procure at least 1,600 MW of new, renewable energy. The White House said in a statement that it expects to announce a second round of similar pledges later this fall from additional companies.
The commitments are being announced as President Barack Obama is looking to build momentum toward a legacy-defining global climate accord in Paris. In addition to company-specific commitments, the corporate leaders on Monday will signal their support for a strong climate agreement out of the United Nations talks. They administration is using the pledges to set an example for companies to find ways to eliminate their carbon emissions.
“As the world looks toward global climate negotiations in Paris this December, American leadership at all levels will be essential,” the White House said in a fact sheet detailing the announcement.
The administration’s actions are pushing the issue into the 2016 presidential debate. Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, released an energy strategy saying she would both defend and go beyond Obama’s efforts. Republican candidates have criticized the administration’s initiatives as costly to the economy and unnecessary.
Among the pledges, aluminum manufacturer Alcoa Inc. has agreed to reduce emissions by 50 percent from its 2005 levels, while agricultural giant Cargill Inc. says 18 percent of its total energy use will come from renewable sources.
Coca-Cola Co. said it would drive down the carbon footprint of its beverage production by 25 percent over the next five years, while Google says it plans to triple its purchases of renewable energy over the next decade. Berkshire Hathaway says it plans to invest up to an additional $15 billion in the construction and operation of renewable energy generators, while Bank of America Corp says it will increase its environmental business initiative by $75 billion over the next decade, according to the White House
Other participating firms include Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service Inc., PepsiCo Inc., Microsoft Corp., General Motors Inc.
The corporate commitments won’t be the administration’s only major climate announcement in the next few weeks. The Environmental Protection Agency is set to present final regulations that aim to reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030 later this week.
While visiting Kenya over the weekend, Obama repeatedly praised the country for its efforts to address climate change, saying its efforts tor educe emissions “has put it in the position of being a leader on the continent.” And next month, the president will travel to Alaska for an international summit on Arctic climate issues.
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OK, it’s probably jumping the gun to say this type of stone could end global warming, but it is exciting to hear that there is a kind of rock that is able to suck up carbon dioxide. It’s called peridotite.
This story by Timothy Gardner of Reuters is based on a report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a peer-reviewed science journal, so it’s on the up-and-up. Here is the abstract. From Gardner’s story:
Peridotite is the most common rock found in the Earth’s mantle, or the layer directly below the crust. It also appears on the surface, particularly in Oman, which is conveniently close to a region that produces substantial amounts of carbon dioxide in the production of fossil fuels.
Hmm. OK, if it’s the most common rock in the mantle, how hard would it be to go get it? This page talks about the upper mantle and crust and doesn’t mention peridotite as one of the major ingredients.
The study, judging from the abstract, is more looking at whether what’s easily available near the surface in Oman might be able to make a dent in the problem. But… haven’t these science geeks ever heard of Journey To the Center of the Earth?


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700 Journals and 15,000,000 Readers Each Journal is getting 25,000+ Readers
Horticulture hydroponics is cultivation of flowers, vegetables and fruits without using soil in controlled conditions by supplying minerals and fertilizers through water or moisture. Once the plants get long roots, they are placed in fertilized water for some scientific study of nutrition.
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Advances in Crop Science and Technology, Agrotechnology, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Horticultural Science, Rice Research: Open Access

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CHICAGO — Chicago has 1,900 miles worth of alleys, more than anywhere else in the United States.
One in particular caught the attention of Don Posen in Lincoln Square, who wrote WGN to find out why some alleys have a groove down the middle of them. A quick email to the Department of Transportation and we had our answer: to help with drainage.
“There are several ways to mitigate drainage problems in alleys – many alleys were constructed with drainage at either side… some have a groove in the center and have the paving pitched toward the center to improve drainage,” a spokesperson said.
But Don’s question got us thinking: “What’s behind the design of Chicago’s alleys?”
Historian and geographer Dennis McClendon guesses he’s done more research than most on the history of alleys. After studying plats, which serve as blueprints for communities, he estimates that alleys date back to before America’s founding.
“As far as I can tell the first alleys come to be in the 1730s; the plans for Savannah, Georgia include these rear service lanes,” he said. “The alley becomes a very practical invention as cities are laid out in Ohio in the 1820s.”
Alleys were likely invented because of the popularity of horses in the west, McClendon said, invented out of necessity so hay could be brought in and manure taken out without tracking it through the front of a home.
Roads in older American cities followed established travel lanes, or they were already too dense to add alleys. But Chicago was just getting started.
“It seems that by the time Chicago is laid out in the 1830s, they just expect a town in this part of the world to have alleys,” McClendon said.
These trends likely informed the original Thompson plat, a plan of early Chicago drawn up by surveyor James Thompson for the Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners, which included alleys on every block.
What makes Chicago unique, McClendon said, is since its founding city planners applied the same template over and over as they turned hundreds of miles of farm land into a city: eight blocks to a mile in one direction, 16 blocks to a mile in the other direction, and a 16-foot alley back in the back.
“That template of a 330′ by 660′ block turns out to be a really efficient way to subdivide farm land and turn it into the city that we know,” McClendon said.
As dirt paths gave way to roads and alleys in the 1850s, wood became a popular paving material, according to Julius Jones of the Chicago History Museum. Blocks of wood harvested near the city were coated in coal tar, which had one major flaw: it’s highly flammable.
“So during the Great Chicago Fire, the streets literally caught on fire,” Jones said.
After the fire many streets and alleys were replaced, while others were just paved over. One of the few surviving wood alleys sits just a few blocks away from the history museum in the Gold Coast.
Even after the fire, alleys continued to be an integral part of Chicago. But they were passed over in other cities, and not just because they caught on fire.
“Beginning sometime in the late 19th century, new suburbs are being established that they want to give a more bucolic appearance, Riverside being the most famous one in the Chicago area,” McClendon said.
So some cities ditched alleys and the grid look for more winding roads. Newer cities like Los Angeles and Denver grew during the 20th century, when the automobile became more common, and people wanted driveways and side lanes to get to their homes instead of alleys in the rear.
Alleys may have fallen out of fashion for other reasons as well.
“Not only did a lot of trash get dumped, a lot of human waste got dumped as well,” Jones said. “It sort of became a place where the more sordid or dirtier aspects of the urban experience were done.”
But in more recent times, alleys have turned out to be a great asset to Chicago. They’re ideal for building utility poles, or even running fiber-optic cable for high-speed Internet.
And of course: Chicagoans still take their trash into the back, unlike cities like New York where it sits on the sidewalk.
One thing is for sure: alleys are an integral part of Chicago’s identity. Many residents have fond memories of running through them as kids, or meeting neighbors as they worked on their car.
Newer plans even propose blocking off lesser-used alleys to turn them into outdoor cafés and other public spaces.
“There are actually organizations now thinking about ways to repurpose and reuse them in ways that bring communities together in the 21st century,” Jones said.
More reading on Chicago’s alleys


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|Shiitake mushroom||1⁄2 Pound|
|Asparagus||2 Cup (32 tbs) (tips and stems)|
|Broccoli||1 Cup (16 tbs)|
|Bell pepper||1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), dice (1/4 cup yellow bell pepper and 1/4 cup red bell pepper)|
|Celery||2 , dice|
|Minced garlic||1 Teaspoon|
|Onion||1⁄2 , dice|
|Water||1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)|
|Olive oil||1 Teaspoon|
|Sesame seed||1 Teaspoon|
|Regular salt||1 Teaspoon|
1. In a bowl fill water and place shitake mushroom in it, microwave on high for 5 minutes.
2. Take out mushroom from the water, keep broth for making sauce and slice the mushrooms, discard stems.
3. In a bowl take corn starch add in 1 tbsp. of broth and mix well to form slurry.
4. In broth stir in soya sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
5. Keep the soy mixture aside.
6. Heat a wok on high heat and pour in oil. Swirl the oil in wok.
7. Add in onion followed by asparagus stems, bell peppers, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes.
8. Stir in the shitake mushrooms and fry. Spread the vegetables in wok and add in broccoli on top and pour in soy mixture.
9. Cover the wok and cook for 3 minutes.
10. When broccoli is lightly steamed add in asparagus top and green onions. Mix all the vegetables and cover the wok for 1 minute.
11. Pour in slurry and coat the vegetable with sauce. Cook for a few minutes.
12. Serve stir fried with steamed rice and garlic chicken and enjoy!
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g9.4%
Saturated Fat 0.86 g4.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 729.9 mg30.4%
Total Carbohydrates 21 g7.1%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.5%
Sugars 5.6 g
Protein 5 g9.5%
Vitamin A 18.7% Vitamin C 98.4%
Calcium 6.8% Iron 13.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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On 15-11-2021, a Plenary Meeting of the Academic Senate of Hasanuddin University in the Context of a Speech Accepting the Position of Professor of the Faculty of Nursing, namely Prof. Dr. Elly Lilianty Sjattar, S.Kp., M.Kes in the field of Surgical Medical Nursing; and the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Prof. Dr. Gusnawaty, M. Hum. In this activity, Prof. Dr. Elly Lilianty Sjattar, S.Kp., M.Kes. delivered a speech entitled “Integration of Orem’s Theory and Friedman’s Model in Medical-Surgical Nursing: Optimizing Increasing Independence in Preventing the Risk of Diabetic Foot Sores.
This achievement is a very proud achievement because of Prof. Dr. Elly Lilianty Sjattar, S.Kp., M.Kes as the first professor for the Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University. In addition, according to Prof. Elly’s Introductory Speech, which was delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, Dr. Ariyanti Saleh, S.Kp., M.Si, she said that this achievement would be a great motivation for the Academic Community of the Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University, in particular, to immediately obtain the next Professor title.

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What’s a Vocalise? A vocalise is a short figure that narrows a singer’s focus to one challenging task. The figure is transposed through a sequential series of keys, in order to reveal the effect of changing registration on that task. Understanding and skill can then be confidently transferred to longer, more complex pieces. When a singer commits to a daily ritual consisting of a selection of these figures, they build familiarity with the reliable sound and action of their instrument
Every teacher establishes their own pedagogy using ‘vocalises,’ a set of etudes for student singers. The links below feature identical figures, but with piano tracks in the keys for each vocal range. I’m happy to share, but would love to hear from you first. Please contact me for access.


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MoneyGram International Inc., a money transfer company based in the United States on Thursday announced a tie-up with a leading African Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, that would allow customers in Nigeria to access money transferred into their GT Bank accounts from 129 countries within minutes.
Speaking after a signing ceremony in Lagos with Tayo Asupoto, GT Bank general manager for operations, MoneyGram chief executive Alex Holmes said remittances were crucial to Nigeria’s economy.
He added: “Nigerians living abroad sent more than $21 billion back into the country in 2015 – MoneyGram’s account deposit service makes it easy and convenient for both the sender and the receiver to transfer and receive funds.
“We are pleased to work with GT Bank and we are proud to be connected to almost 1.5 billion bank accounts in five of the world’s largest remittance receiving markets, Nigeria, China, India, Mexico and the Philippines.”
For its part, GTBank has more than 230 branches in Nigeria, as well as banking subsidiaries in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom.
The bank’s Asupoto added: “This collaboration with MoneyGram is a reflection of the bank’s commitment to building strategic partnerships that birth innovative financial solutions and provide our customers with a superior banking experience.”
MoneyGram added that remittance was the second largest source of foreign exchange in Nigeria after the oil sector.
According to the World Bank, Nigeria accounted for around two-thirds of total remittance inflow to Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2015, an estimated $21 billion flowed into the country, an estimated $5.7 billion from the US $3.7 billion from the UK, $2.4 billion from Cameroon, $1 billion from Italy and $800 million from Ghana.
Source: Independent Online


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Cost of living comparison between Chungju, South Korea and Al `Amarah, Iraq
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2016. Exchange rate: 0.994 IQD / KRW
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Cost of living in Chungju (South Korea) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,623,806 Dinar (₩1,633,155) in Chungju to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,562,500 Dinar in Al `Amarah.
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Job order costing in a service company
Skylark Design, Inc., is a Web site design and consulting firm. The firm uses a job order costing system in which each client is a different job. Skylark Design traces direct labor, licensing costs, and travel costs directly to each job. It allocates indirect costs to jobs based on a predetermined indirect cost allocation rate, computed as a percentage of direct labor costs. At the beginning of 2013, managing partner Judi Jacquin prepared the following budget estimates:
Direct Labor hours 10,000
Direct Labor Costs 130,000,000
Support Staff Salaries 160,0000
computer leases 48,000
office supplies 28,000
office rent 66,000
Labor hours 760
software lic. costs 2,500
travel costs 7,000
Labor Hours 40
Software Lic. Costs 400
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1. Compute Skylark Design's direct labor rate and its predetermined indirect cost allocation rate for 2012.
2. Compute the total cost of each job.
3. If Jacquin wants to earn profits equal to 50% of sales revenue, how much (what fee) should she charge each of these two clients?
4. Why does Skylark Design assign costs to jobs?


Reven Capital, a real estate firm based in La Jolla, has put forward a proposal to convert the troubled office building at 101 Ash St. into nearly 400 units of affordable housing. The proposal is in response to the city’s call for ideas on how to reimagine five blocks of public land in downtown San Diego’s Civic Core. Reven Capital’s proposal was the only one that met the city’s criteria.
CEO Chad Carpenter of Reven Capital expressed his interest in converting the office building into housing due to the surplus of office space in downtown San Diego and the pressing need for affordable housing in the area. Carpenter mentioned that the building’s rectangular shape would lend itself well to an office-to-housing conversion.
To explore potential floor plans for studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, Carpenter collaborated with the architecture firm Gensler. The proposal aims to address the housing crisis in downtown San Diego by utilizing the city’s downtown land holdings.
The 101 Ash St. building has become notorious in San Diego due to political scandals and poor real estate deals. The city had overpaid for the property by tens of millions of dollars in 2016, and renovations were poorly executed. It was later discovered that the city’s real estate broker had also been working for the building’s seller.
Now, the city will enter a 90-day negotiating period with Reven Capital to reach a deal that can obtain approval from the City Council. Mayor Todd Gloria’s office emphasized that these negotiations are crucial for achieving his goal of utilizing the city’s downtown land holdings to address the housing crisis. Gloria plans to use the City Operations Building to build a new City Hall and aims to sell or lease the five other adjacent city-owned properties to help fund it.
The Surplus Land Act requires the city to prioritize affordable housing when leasing or selling its real estate. Since the city received no responsive bids for the remaining properties, it has the option to lower the affordable housing requirements to attract more bidders.
Stephen Russell, the executive director of the nonprofit San Diego Housing Federation, expressed excitement about the potential preservation of 101 Ash St. due to its architectural significance and the environmental benefits of repurposing an existing high-rise building for housing. He praised the building’s dignified facade and its representation of a particular era in San Diego’s history.
While the trend of office-to-housing conversions has grown recently due to remote working, Russell highlighted that the costs associated with plumbing, HVAC, electrical, elevator systems, and asbestos removal can sometimes make such projects financially challenging.
During the negotiations, key factors to be resolved include whether the city would sell or lease the property to Reven Capital and at what cost. The city might offer the firm a discount to compete for affordable housing tax credits, but this would conflict with the city’s plan to finance a new city hall using the property.
– La Jolla Light: “Reven Capital offers to convert 101 Ash St. office tower downtown into affordable housing” (www.lajollalight.com/news/story/2021-07-15/reven-capital-offers-to-convert-101-ash-st-office-tower-downtown-into-affordable-housing)
– NBC San Diego: “La Jolla-Based Firm Proposes Converting 101 Ash Street into Affordable Housing” (www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/la-jolla-based-firm-proposes-converting-101-ash-street-into-affordable-housing/2648990/)


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Ashton lake subdivision is a community of large lots (least 2 acres), horses, ponds, and seclusion. Located just 17 miles from Gordon Rd and minutes from DT Burgaw. This Lot #11 is the first lot of subdivision (no sub.signs). Lot has had 3 BR perc on file. Possible subdividing of lot into 2 parcels. No mobile homes. After viewing the acreage, please continue driving to the end of the subdivision to see the established homes, horse fields and development. Property awaits investor, builder or new homeowner. Approximately 20 minutes to Wilmington.
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This is my blog for my first year journal on the Interacitve Arts course at the Manchester School of Art. I dont really know what to put on it so it will probably be a bit of everything, my work, work and things that inspire me and any ideas i might have.
Here are a couple of photo albums for sale that I found on the internet. I like the ties on the side of the bottom one and the seal on the top one. I think I might look into seal's with wax more as they also relate in history to families , with crests of arms being used as seals. I could make and put my own crest on my family album.


After college, Clinton won a Rhodes Scholarship and studied government at Oxford University beginning in October Just like Obama, Clinton repeatedly pledged to pursue policies that increase costs both on businesses and on wage earners, without any acknowledgment of the negative impacts caused by these policies.
Exchange between Robert E. The question is will Republicans and Trump supporters take advantage of the big opportunities presented or will they make a mess of things by not seeing what is happening and what the objectives of Obama Dimocrats really are?
Making matters worse for Clinton, the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee announced it would consider a resolution calling for a formal impeachment inquiry, the first step in the long process toward possible removal of Clinton from office.
Let this be a lesson to us all: The phrase is a term of art adopted from British parliamentary impeachments and was not limited to criminal conduct.
You just have to hand it to the Democrats. We operate in particular situations and should adjust accordingly. Her lone official appearance on her first day in New Hampshire was a carefully stage-managed small-business Arguments in favor of the impeachment of bill clinton in Keene.
Since the government has now imposed slavery on everyone, it is no surprise that we no longer hear much about "the Flag that makes you free. The Other Clinton Foundation Scandal. Although a fierce critic of Barack Obama, former Vice President Dick Cheney does not support calls from some on the far right of his party to impeach him, saying it would simply create a distraction.
At best, depending on how the Mueller investigation finally plays out, the payoffs could form part of a plausible impeachment argument. House Democrats also staged a brief walkout to protest the Republican refusal to allow consideration of a censure resolution as an alternative to impeachment.
Far more than Republicans, Democrats love talking about impeachment. The cries of hypocrisy would be too loud … and they would in large measure be justified. Impose Gun Control by Judicial Fiat.
On Article 3, obstruction of justice, the Senate split evenly, 50 for and 50 against the President. The transcripts themselves quickly dominated the news and even popular culture landscape. One-third say impeach Obama.
Hillary is also quite comfortable with Planned Parenthood profiting by selling baby parts. Or just plain ugly. Acting like whining toddlers en masse was not anticipated. Among the many political imperatives identified by the South Dakota Republican Party for this past weekend was impeaching President Obama for violating "his oath of office in numerous ways.
But an oversize, tall, shiny black van with darkened windows with a Secret Service convoy does not exactly bespeak ordinary folks.
Despite the best efforts of the mainstream media and the political establishment to protect Barack Obama, they can no longer hide the incompetence and criminality of the most divisive and sordid administration in American history.
If you look at the long-term trend, this is one of the most consistent findings you will see in national polling. Senators then proceeded one by one to the front of the chamber to sign an oath book pledging to do "impartial justice.
After nearly two and a half decades in the glare of the public spotlight, Hillary Clinton will reintroduce herself on Saturday by highlighting her personal journey marked heavily by the deprivations faced by her own mother.
The most recent unforced Bill Clinton error is his revival on the Today show this morning of the "We were so poor" theme, which Hillary already took for a test flight and crash landed with a few weeks ago. The parents of a U. The Constitution has been overturned in a Stealth Coup that took slightly over a century to achieve.
The backlash against the horrors of Obamacare, concerns about the "deal" with Iran, and a succession of scandals from Fast and Furious to Benghazi, have raised fear and anger over his judgment, competence, and behavior in office. Hillary Clinton is running the first presidential campaign in the history of the United States based explicitly on the gutting of a core Constitutional and human right.
Thus, for the first time in U.President Donald Trump has made at least separate arguments about the Russia investigation. The Associated Press delivers in-depth coverage on today's Big Story including top stories, international, politics, lifestyle, business, entertainment, and more. A brief, factual look at the three U.S.
Presidents who have faced impeachment proceedings. Sep 20, · Get the latest breaking news across the U.S. on ultimedescente.com Note: You might want to start at the Barack Obama Index Page, especially if you arrived here by using a search engine.
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This work indexes books, journal articles, and dissertations that mention television shows. One feature is that the references with important or very important information are highlighted. Scholarly works are emphasized but memoirs, autobiographies, biographies, and some popular works meant for fans are also included. The major focus is on service to researchers in the history of television, a growing field. The listings are keyed to an annotated bibliography. In addition, there is a section of works making references to groups (e.g., women, blacks, gays, youth, politicians). Changes from the second edition include more than 300 new shows, airing on a wider variety of networks; 2000+ references (more than double the second edition); and a large increase in scholarly articles. The book provides access to materials on almost 2300 shows, including groundbreaking ones like All in the Family (almost 200 entries); cult favorites like Buffy: The Vampire Slayer (200+ entries); and a classic franchise, Star Trek (more than 400 entries for all the shows). Trends in television programming, such as changing gender roles, are extensively indexed. The shows covered range from the late 1940s to 2010 (The Walking Dead). References range from 1956 to 2013.Itis divided into threesections: credos (theories and beliefs), characters (and their philosophizing), and episodes. Twoappendices area synopsisof the mythology of the show andan episode guide. Kowalski, DeanA., ed. 2012.aThe BigBanganbsp;...
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Crimson Talon is the flagship model of an unique line of broadheads manufactured by 2XJ Enterprises. They are unique in using blades shaped as airfoils to spin the broadhead (and arrow) in flight. The broadhead then becomes the stabilizing force for the flying arrow, this is opposite of traditional setups which depend on vanes or feathers to impart spin. According to 2XJ the airfoil blades result in broadheads that shoot like fieldtips and leave a spiral wound channel that "cannot close or clot".
I have personaly used Crimson Talon broadheads with two different bows and have taken four whitetail deer with them, In addition we have sold dozens of packs of Crimson Talons and received feedback from many users in our shop. With both my bows I found that the Crimson Talon broadheads did indeed shoot just like my fieldtips. With the first bow (Bowtech Extreme VFT) I used an arrow with a 4 inch vane fletched straight. With the second bow (Mathews Switchback) I used the Bohning Blazer vane which is only about 2 inches long. Not only did my arrows shoot to the same point as my fieldtips, they also grouped every bit as well as my fieldtips. At 20 yard I had to shoot each arrow at a different spot or I ran a big risk of damaging an arrow.
Of the dozens of customers that bought Crimson Talon broadheads in our shop almost all found they could group their fieldtips and the Crimson Talon together. We found that archers who could not group thier Crimson Talons with their fieldpoints either needed their bow tuned or they were shooting underspined arrows. Once their bow was tuned or they tried a stiffer arrow they were able to shoot broadheads and target tips together.
A good broadhead must be accurate and Crimson Talons live up to their accuracy billing. However a good broadhead must also perform well on game. We have had mixed results on deer with Crimson Talons. When they first came out in 2003 we got many reports from the field of recovered broadheads with broken or mangled blades. I personaly shot a deer and my broadhead had one blade broken off and the other two folded over. This was disapointing as I expect most broadheads to be reusable with a blade change or quik sharpening.
I am happy to report that 2XJ Enterprises has fixed this problem by going to a much thicker blade then that on the original Crimson Talon broadhead. In 2005 I took three deer with Crimson Talon broadheads and every head was reusable and not one blade was even bent. The new, thicker blades have not just worked for me, they are working for our customers as we are no longer getting any complaints from the field.
If you choose to use Crimson Talon's you should take some extra care when practicing. The airfoil blade can be tricky to back out of targets. 2XJ suggests shooting them into a foam target , pushing them through until the broadhead can be unscrewed from the back side, and then pulling out the shaft minus the broadhead. I have shot the new, heavier bladed Crimson Talon several dozen times into a Field Logic "Block" target and have been able to back them out without catching or bending the airfoil blades. I let the shaft rotate in my hand so the blades can follow the spiral channel they cut in reverse. (when I tried the same thing with the original thin bladed broadhead the blades bent into an unusable shape almost instantly)


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It all started when my friend Betsy told me she was making a chocolate icebox cake using Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers over the Thanksgiving holiday. After years of eating gluten-free, I realized I hadn’t made (or eaten) this iconic dessert from my childhood in more than a decade. It was time. Time for a little gluten-free nostalgia.
I decided to make the cake the way I remembered it – a long log shape that is sliced on the diagonal; when you place each piece on a plate it looks a little zebra-like. The cookies are stacked side-by-side with sweetened whipped cream slathered in between each of them. Then, the whole cookie log is covered with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings. It’s fun, delicious, and kids both young and old, will gobble it up.
Although my recipe uses a classic vanilla flavored whipped cream, you can let your imagination go and really doll it up when you’re beating the heavy cream in the mixing bowl: add peppermint extract and then decorate the log with a sprinkle of crushed candy cane, or, add a touch of instant coffee and unsweetened powdered cocoa for a mocha flavored cake, or, make an all-chocolate cake by adding a 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract.
The best part is that no matter how you shape the cookies or what you put in the whipped cream, this cake will bring a smile to the faces of everyone you serve it to. So get your holidays off to a good start with a little nostalgia. Make your very own gluten-free icebox cake soon!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Icebox Cake
1 batch of Chocolate Wafers (recipe below)
Whipped Cream topping (recipe below)*
Chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream on one side of each cookie and stack them in either a long log shape laid across a long serving plate (for “cupcakes” about 4 cookies stacked vertically).
- Cover the entire outside of the log with the remaining whipped cream and sprinkle grated chocolate or (shavings) over the top.
- Refrigerate at least 10 to 12 hours or up to one day. The cookies should become soft as they absorb some of the moisture from the whipped cream topping. Slice pieces of cake on a diagonal. Serve chilled. Best when eaten within two days of putting the whipped cream on the cookies to make the cake.
*Important Cooks Note: You may need to use more whipped cream than he recipe calls for, depending on how generous you are spreading it between the cookies (I’m generous and used more). It is important to have a thick layer on the outside because the cake absorbs a lot of the whipped cream while resting in the refrigerator.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Wafers
My gluten-free chocolate wafer is crisp and full of chocolate flavor. Try to cut it as thin a possible, about 1/8 inch, which is easiest to do when the dough is very cold. Try not to over bake the cookies, but if you under bake them, they won’t be as crisp.
Makes about 36 cookies
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure chocolate extract**
1 cup Brown Rice Flour Mix*
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
- Beat butter, granulated sugar and dark brown sugar at medium speed in large bowl of electric mixer until very well blended. Add egg white, vanilla and chocolate extracts and beat well.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt; mix until a soft, smooth dough is formed.
- Drop the dough in small mounds across a large sheet of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic over the dough and shape into a 9-inch long log, leaving plastic open at the ends. Twist ends and flatten dough at each end. Try to smooth log by rolling back and forth on counter. Refrigerate until well chilled.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Position rack in center of oven. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a thin, sharp knife, slice chilled dough into 1⁄8-inch slices and place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet (be sure the surface of the dough is very smooth before cutting). Bake in center of oven for about 10 minutes, until cooked through (do not over bake). Allow cookies to sit on the cookie sheet for 2- 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Cookies can be kept in refrigerator for two weeks or frozen for up to one month. Unbaked dough can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap plastic-wrapped log of dough in foil.
* Find my Brown Rice Flour Mix in the Guide to Flour Mix section of this blog.
**I recommend Nielsen-Massey Pure Chocolate Extract.
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Combine heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla in large bowl of electric mixer; beat until stiff peaks form.
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text: Animal welfare legislation is placing increasing emphasis on researchers to demonstrate competence in all procedures that their research may require, even if some are infrequently performed. Many field biologists rarely need to carry out euthanasia, but they may nevertheless require a legal, transportable and reliable method to be available for them so that they can obtain the necessary approvals to undertake their work. A small CO2 system, reproducing the recommended method used widely in laboratories, seemed likely to meet these requirements. Three sources of CO2 that could be taken into field situations were tested: soft drink carbonating machines; the chemical production of CO2 by mixing sodium bicarbonate and acetic acid; and, small disposable CO2 cartridges. Of these, a system designed to use CO2 cartridges was found to be the most reliable and practical. This new equipment was tested for efficiency against a conventional, standard laboratory CO2 euthanasia system using laboratory mice (8) and rats (6) that were due for euthanasia. No statistical difference was found between the two systems in the time taken for either species to succumb to CO2. This new equipment therefore meets welfare guidelines and its small size, compact nature and simplicity to operate make it highly suited to use in the field. Finally, because cartridges are available in a variety of sizes, it can be readily adapted and scaled to meet the needs of different taxa.