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Final designs for the world’s biggest natural marine observatory at the end of the Busselton Jetty were revealed last night.
People still heading to Rivermouth are on notice lifeguards finish up for the season this weekend.
A volunteer group offering tangible reuse of wasteful plastics is back in business at its new home in Margaret River’s light industrial area, but helpers are needed.
An expensive plan by local labour hire companies to import workers from the Pacific islands could be in tatters after the WA Government withdrew support for hotel quarantine arrangements.
The ground is set to break on Cowaramup’s long-promised tavern site, with news West Winds Gin will develop its site on Hasluck Street.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is giving the region’s youngsters a chance to win a new iPad Mini as part of a short film competition outlining what they love about the region.
To many Bunbury residents, the InTown Centre is a building located on Wittenoom Street. But to those doing it tough, it is a place they call home in times of need.
Dardanup’s history will be on display next weekend at the Dardanup Heritage Collective Showcase.
An application for a budget funeral provider to extend its services to a vacant building in the Bunbury CBD sparked debate at an ordinary council meeting last week.
Owners of a well-respected budget funeral service were left twiddling their thumbs in the audience while elected members went back and forth about tedious elements of their proposal.
This weekend the Busselton Naturalists Club and the Cape to Cape Bird Group will join forces to survey birds in Ambergate.
Deep in the Ferguson Valley hidden among the trees and natural bushland lies a magical treasure trove with thousands of petite, peculiar and picturesque ornament figures.
In March 2019 at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery’s Convent Gallery, an anxious Joanne Baitz hosted her first exhibition opening.
The star arrived in the South West yesterday to taste test a local wine being made by a premium winery for her own booze brand.
Ray Jordan and Lily Hoffmann
A young man lucky to be alive after a serious crash has avoided jail after taking steps to address his binge drinking.
A pilot to pay farmers for planting native trees in a bid to increase biodiversity launched this week, with the South West among six regions set to reap the benefits.
Real estate experts are hopeful the South West’s high number of approved State Government building grants will help ease the rental crisis, as the region grapples with the lowest vacancy rate in WA.
A South West man who previously assaulted his then-pregnant ex-parter and left her unconscious has been denied bail after he allegedly breached a family violence restraining order to see her.
This month the community will be able to reflect again when an unflinching and deeply moving theatre piece based on the real-life stories of healthcare professionals come to BREC.
A convicted drug-driver with an “appalling” driving record has been slammed for using his car as a weapon to “terrorise and violate” a man, landing himself more time behind bars.
A community hall outside of Manjimup has been given a second lease on life following a mass retirement by committee members this year.
A Bridgetown woman has pleaded guilty to three charges of aggravated common assault against a 15-year-old boy, his mother and her partner, in their own home.
Manjimup Rovers have started their 2021 season with a bang at the weekend.
The Lower South West’s Johnson Daubney has been selected in the Australian under-23 rowing team.
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Adapting the Unique Features of the Owl Wing
Some species of owls have long been investigated for their ability to fly silently. This led to the discovery of several wing attributes that differ from other birds of prey. Trailing edge serrations, a now common wind turbine noise reduction technology, are derived from one of these features – the fringe along the downstream edge of the owl’s wing. A group of researchers from Virginia Tech, Lehigh University, Florida Atlantic University and the University of Cambridge have developed a novel noise reduction technology for airfoils based on another feature – the soft downy coating on the bird’s feathers. Results indicate that this new technology can reduce airfoil noise by up to 10 decibels. Additionally, this concept can be deployed in combination with serrations to further reduce the noise produced by wind turbines.
By W. Nathan Alexander, Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech, USA
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Apparently the coach of the Azulgrana club has already made the decision not to have the former Arsenal side anymore and would already have his replacement on the agenda, a promise from the Pucela team
Definitely the coaching staff FC Barcelona is with Xavi in the decision to no longer have the right back Hector Bellerinand get your substitute. Fortunately, the former Arsenal’s contract is signed until the summer market of next year, so in the winter they will try to get out and thus save the salary of those remaining 6 months.
While the sports management of the blaugrana box solves the Catalan mess, at the same time works in the relief of that band since Sergi Roberto it is not a guarantee either. Besides, Alejandro Balde He is a left back who is working on the right, but at times it is uncomfortable for him. The solution then lies in the signing of a player who this season is being a revelation in the Valladolid.
Barcelona wants Bellerín out in January to go for his replacement, Iván Fresneda
The 18-year-old winger, Iván Fresneda, is the new jewel in the crown of the Pucela team. In the 7 games that he has played and without having to start, he has beaten several teams in Italy, Germany and LaLiga Santander. And it is that he cule club He is not the only one who follows in his footsteps in the national income.
Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla are also managing their contacts to test the signing of the promising winger. That is why Mateu Alemany wants to speed up Bellerín’s departure and thus be able to have the place available for the 18-year-old boy. Even so, the job is not easy since Valladolid does not want to part with it so easily.
Ronaldo has already ruled on the replacement signing of Bellerín in Barcelona
The maximum shareholder, owner and president of Valladolid has already ruled on the idea of selling his 18-year-old promise. Ronaldo was clear and forceful and will adhere to the Fresneda clause, which amounts to 30 kilos. For teams like Inter, Milan, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, it is a feasible operation.
For its part, Barcelona wants to convince the Brazilian businessman to agree on a loan with a purchase option to execute in the summer of 2023. The economy of the Culé club is a bit disrupted with the number of signings they made in the last summer window. The problem is that Ronaldo will give the winger the first to put 30 million euros on the table.

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Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says Penn National Gaming Inc. should "butt out" and stop spending millions to defeat gambling expansion in Maryland.
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Apr 07, 2017 · The condition that we call prickly heat, also known as heat rash, happens to adults and children when sweat becomes trapped under the skin. Prickly heat is Author: Kathryn Watson.
Heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria, is a common condition in which areas of the skin feel prickly or sting due to overheating. It can itch a lot, but it’s not dangerous. It looks.
Prickly heat or heat rash has a scientific term doctors use to describe it-miliaria. This summer rash, as stated above, affects both infants and adults. It is caused by excessive sweating along with blocked skin pores and inflamed sweat glands. Because of the blockage, the sweat does not reach the skin’s surface but remains trapped within.

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If you have an unused three phase induction motor (uncoupled mechanical), you can produce an approx three phase system by using of one single phase source. As you know an induction three-phase motor will RUN on only two of its three legs. Otherwise said, with single-phase power we can run a three-phase motor. The issue then becomes how to start said motor, because a three-phase motor will NOT START on single phase by itself.
There are only two basic functions in starting and running a three-phase motor in static mode.
1. Switch single-phase power to two legs of the three-phase motor.
2. Connect the starting capacitor to the 3rd leg of the idler motor long enough for it to start, then remove it from the circuit.
A momentary pushbutton, hand-operated by the user, can connect the capacitor just long enough to start the idler motor. In my case we can automate this process using a timed relay to connect the starting capacitor to the circuit then drop it out.
Rotary conversion begins once a three-phase motor has been started and is running on single phase in static mode. Once running, if we measured all three voltages (L1-L2, L2-L3, and L1-L3) in the above diagram, after the motor is running, we'd find approx three AC phase voltage for each measurement. The points where we are measuring the three voltages is where three-phase power is now available! This is where to tie in the other machinery motors we want to run.
Indeed, the phase converters provide 3-phase power from a single-phase source, and have been used for decades. The simplest type of old technology phase converter is generically called a static phase converter. This device typically consists of one or more capacitors and a relay to switch between the two capacitors once the motor has come up to speed. These units are comparatively inexpensive. They make use of the idea that a 3-phase motor can be started using a capacitor in series with the third terminal of the motor. It is almost guaranteed that a static phase converter will do a poor job of balancing the voltages on the motor. Unless motors operated on static converters run only for short periods or deliver significantly less than half of their rated output, they will be damaged from overheating.
The second type of old-technology phase converter is generically called a rotary phase converter. This device consists of a 3-phase motor (usually without external shafts) and a bank of capacitors wired together to act as a single large capacitor. Two of the leads to the motor are connected to the single-phase power source and the third lead to the motor is connected in series with the capacitor bank to either one of the single-phaseinputs. The output leads from the phase converter are connected across the three motor terminals. Typically the motor used in the phase converter is larger than the loads it is supplying. For example, a rotary converter designed for a 7.5 Hp load might use a 10 Hp motor frame. The electrical interaction between the capacitor bank and the free-running phase converter motor generates a voltage on the third motor terminal which approximates the voltage needed for a balanced 3-phase system. However, it usually isn't a very good approximation. For example, measurements on a 7.5 Hp rotary converter in an actual machine shop installation resulted in line-to-line voltages of 252 V, 244.2 V and 280.5 V, which is about a 12% imbalance in the voltages.
To understand how this voltage imbalance will affect a motor is useful to first transform these line-to-line voltages into their equivalent line-to-neutral voltages, which are shown in figure 3 below. These voltages are shown in what is called a phasor diagram. The magnitude of each voltage is proportional to the length of the arrow or vector and the relative phase angle of each voltage is proportional to the angle between any two arrows. The L1-L2 voltage has been arbitrarily drawn with an absolute angle of zero degrees. If one imagines that these vectors are spinning around the center point clockwise at a rate of 60 times per second, then the value of a voltage at any particular instant in time would be the projected length of its vector onto the horizontal axis. This set of vectors, which represent unbalanced voltages, rotating clockwise, can be further separated into two balanced sets of vectors, one rotating counterclockwise and called the positive-sequence voltages, and one rotating clockwise and called the negative-sequence voltages. These are also shown in figure below.
An induction motor responds quite differently to the positive-sequence voltages as compared to the negative sequence voltages. The positive-sequence voltages are rotating at 60 Hz (3600 cycles/min) and if we take the example of a 2-pole motor, the rotor is spinning at about 3450 rpm. The slip speed between the field created by the positive-sequence voltages and the actual rotor velocity is low and the inductance seen by these voltages is relatively large.
If we take the example of a 7.5 Hp 240 V motor, the no-load running current is about 14 A. The phase-to-neutral voltage is 240/(3)1/2
=139 V, and the phase-to-neutral inductance is: L=139/(377*14)=26mH (1 mH=1 Henry/1000, a Henry being the basic unit of inductance). The negative-sequence voltages are rotating in the opposite direction to the rotor velocity and the slip is almost twice the rotor velocity. This sequence of voltages sees an inductance nearly equal to that which would be measured if the rotor were locked in position. The locked-rotor inductance is about one sixth of the normal running inductance or about 4.4 mH for a 7.5 Hp motor. The figure below shows the individual positive and negative sequence currents and the combined current for the voltages shown above.
Notice that while the voltages were only 12% out of balance, the currents differ by almost a factor of three. Since the negative sequence voltages feed into an inductance which is one sixth of the inductance seen by the positive-sequence voltages, a rather modest imbalance in the voltages produces a totally unacceptable imbalance in the currents. In this example, the lead to the motor carrying the smallest current could be totally disconnected and it would not significantly change the performance of the motor.
If a single motor is always run at a constant load, and the rotary phase converter and its associated capacitor bank are carefully adjusted, then it is possible to achieve better than a 12% voltage imbalance as discussed in the example above and get acceptable operation of the motor. The procedure would involve setting up the system of phase converter, motor and load; then measuring the generated voltages and the currents in each motor phase. If the current balance were unacceptable, then capacitors would need to be either added to, or taken out of the capacitor bank until the currents were balanced. In some cases, it might be necessary to switch to a different size phase converter to get the system balanced.
If the motor were required to operate over a wide range of load conditions, or if several motors were powered using the same phase converter, it would be nearly impossible to get good voltage balance over the whole range of operation. If none of the motors were run at their full capacity, the job of getting everything to work properly would be easier. If the motor(s) were run at their full capacity for extended periods, such as in pumping applications, they would not tolerate voltage imbalance.
In summary, phase imbalance adversely impacts both the performance and the life of a motor. Even modest voltage imbalance between the phases will require a motor to be de-rated as indicated in Table below. Phase imbalance will significantly reduce the life of motors that have a high duty cycle and operate at their maximum rated capacity.


Dance Music Structure (Production Basics 2)
SeamlessR shows us how to structure dance music tracks.
We will discuss song structure and how dance music songs are structured with a real life example. This is a guideline to give you an idea of where to go and where to start so you can have your own spin on dance music structure.
This idea of dance music song structure is specifically for dance music song structure. Regular songs (i.e. pop songs, rock songs) are based on vocals and have their own structural dynamics that are similar to dance music song structure but slightly different. For example, vocal based songs call it the chorus and not the drop.
Dance music structure is broken up into 16-bar segments is the “norm” and not necessarily 16-bars of 4/4. When you look at most songs the pattern is similar. Sometimes there are deviations and deviations are cool and you can do that, but this is the basic example of dance music structure.
First is the intro. Intros are a lawless, Wild West structure because you can do whatever you want. The first thing that tends to matter when it comes to sizing things is the build-up to your drop. This can be done in a lot of ways; for example, 8-bars of continuation from whatever you’re doing in the intro. The intro establishes the melodic progression of the song. The musical elements of the track are introduced to give you an idea of what the structure will be like. One component is a break; sometimes you can have a break rise combo, where there are 8-bars of break and then 8-bars of rise until you have a 16-bar part A of a drop and part B of a drop. Another way of doing this is 16-bars of break and then a 16-bar rise. Changes can deviate as long as it sounds good to you. When you talk about what sounds good to others, this is the usual expectation. It is so prevalent because it is what sounds right.
Currently, I use 8-bar builds and 8-bar rises. Then we have the drop, which is a total of 32-bars. I look at the first 16-bars as the bass bonanza, like tonic. The root note stays in place and the bass is big and loud with not a lot else there. On the B-part of the drop (the other half), it switches gears and goes straight into the melodic part. The progression and the arrangement meld into the intro with full levels of sound (all drums, all bass), everything happens at once and the bass drop continues but with a different style, arrangement, or rhythm. They are on the same track because two different songs on the same track do not appeal to many people. After the intro, there is another break and rise.
Most dance music structure creations consists of copying the phase, developing variations of the phase, and eventually you will have parts related to itself but is varied to keep the listeners’ interest. The second drop is where rules go to die and how you can show your sound style. The second drop can be used to return to the melodic section of the song and this can be done in a variety of ways. The easiest way is to copy and perform variations of the copied phases, as described above. Also, you can make a new big break and introduce something new to continue into the melody; this is considered the part B of the melody, which uses Part A’s drop, and typically repeats with an 8-bar rise and separates the break. This can be considered a bridge and serves to get from the first half to the second half.
The outro of dance music structure is mostly fading elements of the song. Typically, there are two 8-bar breaks repeated. The “DJ intro” and the “DJ outro” are terms that describe the slowly fading elements that are exaggerated than regular songs and this makes a DJ’s life easier.
This style provides for 64-bars of song structure, which is approximately five and a half minutes and the average length of dance music structure.


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N.J. DOT commissioner will make ‘significant announcement’ on $1B Pulaski Skyway rehab project
Tina Grady Barbaccia | January 9, 2013
New Jersey Department of Transportation (N.J. DOT) Commissioner James S. Simpson is planning to make a “significant announcement” tomorrow regarding the $1 billion Pulaski Skyway rehabilitation project, according to a news alert sent out today from the N.J. DOT.
The project, which is expected to extend the life of the 80-year-old historic structure by at least 75 years, began in 2012 and is expected to be completed in 2020, according to the N.J. DOT.
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Wizard-Based Multiplayer FPS Grimoire Now on Kickstarter
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sept. 16, 2014 – Grimoire—a PC multiplayer shooter featuring fast-paced, MOBA-style tactical combat and spectacular magic attacks—is now on Kickstarter with a goal of $42,000. The game’s innovative gameplay can be witnessed firsthand through a playable Combat Preview—available now!
Kickstarter URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1909687745/Grimoire
Developed with the Unreal SDK by indie outfit OmniConnection, Grimoire borrows from DOTA 2 and League of Legends to deliver an eye-opening multiplayer FPS experience introducing everything from devastating “ultimate” attacks to customizable classes and specialized class-based passive skills. Grimoire’s magic attacks include targeting opponents with chunks of magma, deadly lightning, ice shards, clusters of stone, and even a massive meteor shower in a flash of light and color rarely seen in first-person shooters.
Four days in, the Kickstarter campaign for Grimoire has already secured $6,093 of its $42,000 goal. OmniConnection has also entered Grimoire into Steam Greenlight. Steam users are encouraged to visit the game’s submission to make the Steam release a reality.
Kickstarter funds will allow OmniConnection to release the game on PC by paying for brand new art assets, servers, and an original music score by Pirates of the Caribbean Online and Cradle composer Marcus Zuhr.
“We’ve always dreamed of an FPS where you can fight not with weapons, but with magic,” says Brent Caulfield, co-founder of OmniConnection. “This is why we made Grimoire—because we wanted to be über-powerful wizards capable of wielding the most awesome, destructive magic we could imagine. We have a pretty solid multiplayer Alpha build, but we need the support of the community to finish the job and deliver the full Grimoire experience.”
Kickstarter users considering backing the game can play the “Combat Preview” build—a single-player demo featuring 5 of the 10 classes in Grimoire. The demo can be downloaded from http://www.mediafire.com/download/uwhm34dz2pea756/Grimoire_Combat_Preview_Installer.exe. OmniConnection is also conducting Alpha multiplayer sessions with a separate build. Those interested in participating in multiplayer matches need to enroll at: http://www.grimoirethegame.com/.
- Fight fire with fire: Exciting magical combat in first and third person
- Choose your weapons: Ten powerful wizard classes that can be customized with a variety of spells to evade and disrupt opponents
- Three primary game modes: PvP Conquest, Arena—and a unique co-op mode, Safeguard
- Enter the shadowy world of Grimoire: Explore an incredible medieval world that stretches from the dizzying heights of magical towers to the cavernous depths of lost civilizations
Although Grimoire has a total of seven planned game modes, the team has decided to focus primarily on three favorites for the game’s initial release:
- Conquest: Battle to control key sources of magical energy known as ley-lines. The longer the ley-lines are held, the more energy is gained—including a large influx of power if one team manages to take total control of an area. Destructible objects can reveal new territory or bring the environment crashing down on your enemies.
- Safeguard (co-op): Join fellow wizards in all-out magical combat against legions of monstrous creatures. The city is your battleground, and its people are in peril. Victory is measured not just in survival, but in how much of the city you manage to save. A special in-match progression system, quest objectives, and procedural event-driven enemy attacks ensure that this mode will have enough depth to satiate even the most diehard co-op fans.
- Arena: Small groups of wizards (3v3 – 5v5) face off in tight quarters where death is final. Two teams compete in sanctioned slaughter to claim ancient weapons of incredible power. The bold player who captures one of these artifacts must spend time attuning to its nature. Once attuned, the player’s magical prowess will increase dramatically and assure that house’s victory. Unfortunately, attunement is a complex process that afflicts wizards with negative effects. Will you seek the unholy power of the artifact or face your enemies with might alone?
Grimoire gameplay trailer
YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUCp0JWorTMBPC188FtxSQ
OmniConnection is a three-person indie studio focused primarily on creating innovative multiplayer first-person shooters. Developed with the Unreal SDK, Grimoire is the company’s first game. Originally an IT provider founded by Channing Burell, OmniConnection became a game development studio with the arrival of Brent Caulfield, responsible for Grimoire’s level design, and Kyle Phillips—who worked on Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and StarCraft and Diablo franchises. For more information about OmniConnection, please visit http://OmniConnection.net/

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Good morning everyone! Today I’m sharing my final fall decorate with me, and I will be in my formal dining room. I’m using some natural elements as well as a little sparkle, and I’m calling this tablescape Naturally Elegant. I will be also be collaborating with Zakiyyah from Beautiful Living, and we will be sharing our Thanksgiving Tablescapes. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the video as well as be inspired to decorate your home.
Thanksgiving Tablescape https://youtu.be/6aQRGnWpoqM
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'We're friends with benefits!' Kerry Katona and Lucien Laviscount reveal all about their Celebrity Big Brother romance
They sparked romance rumours during their time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
And now Kerry Katona and Lucien Laviscount have given an interview about their relationship, with mother-of-four Kerry admitting that she and Lucien are 'friends with benefits'.
The 31-year-old star also reveals she could see herself marrying her Waterloo Road beau, but does admit the 12-year age gap between them could cause a problem.
'We're friends with benefits!' Kerry Katona and Lucien Laviscount have revealed all about their romance in a new interview
Kerry told OK! magazine: 'Lucien has it all - he's a geek, intelligent, loveable, great for cuddles, understanding. He is everything all rolled into one. But I don't think I'm his type.
'I've got four kids and he's 19. My eldest is 10 - her step-dad would only be nine years older than her. I'm sure I could get locked up for that! If he was a little older, then yes, I'd destroy him! The age gap is definitely holding us back.'
But when Kerry told the publication she feels as though she is 'past her sell by date', Lucien was quick to disagree.
Affectionate: Kerry and Lucien frequently cuddled up in the house
'Sexual tension': Kerry said the tension between the pair was hard to bear
He said: 'She's not too old for me! I have a thing for older women. I like women who know where they're at.
'It's so frustrating to hear Kerry talk like that because she's amazing. When I'm with her, I don't feel like there's an age gap at all.'
Kerry, who kissed Lucien on several occasions during the pair's time in the Celebrity Big Brother house, also added she found it difficult at times to cope with the sexual tension between her and Lucien.
Free to explore the relationship: Kerry and Lucien seen at the Celebrity Big Brother final
She said: 'There was a lot of sexual tension, definitely. If the cameras hadn't been there, God knows what would have happened!'
But despite the age gap, Kerry admitted she could see herself having a future with Lucien.
She joked: 'Marry me Lucien! Lucien is very giving. He's one of these guys who would give you a kiss and a cuddle, a cup of tea, put petals in the bath - the small things I'd want in a husband.'
Asked if something would happen when the pair met up next time, Kerry replied: 'If there are no kids about? Yeah! We are friends, though. We're friends with benefits!'
Lucien also took the opportunity to deny a romance with Amy Childs, who he had also been flirting with during his time in the house.
He said: 'I didn't get to know her at all. We were in there just being ourselves and she just kept using the the airtime to talk about headlines.
'I felt like a pawn in a game.'
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Why should I avoid oral piercings?
Tongue piercing remains a teen trend, however it is not always a healthy choice for your mouth. People chip teeth on tongue piercings while eating, sleeping, talking and chewing on the jewelry. Tongue piercing commonly causes fractured teeth. The fracture can be confined to tooth enamel and require a filling, or it may go deeper, in which case, can cause a need for a root canal or extraction.
Infections are also common with oral piercings, and they cause more than pain. A tongue can swell after being punctured, however in some cases the tongue becomes infected and swells so much that it may cut off breathing. Unclean piercing equipment can cause other infections, such as blood-borne hepatitis.


Editor's Note: This bracket is cross-posted at SB Nation.
Remember the four number one seeds from last week's bracket? They all remain at the top of the first projection for February, just in a slightly different order. At the bottom of the at-large pool, North Carolina and UConn are barely hanging in, but they will have to start winning games more consistently over the next six weeks to be in the real field on Selection Sunday.
Kansas is the new overall number one seed. The Jayhawks take the top spot in the Midwest after they routed Missouri in Lawrence on Monday and snuck past Kansas State in Manhattan Saturday. They replace Kentucky, who started off the week at number one in both polls, got a phone call from the President on Tuesday, then lost at South Carolina hours later. While the Wildcats rebounded with a win over Vanderbilt Saturday, it wasn't enough to remain at the very top.
Syracuse is now the second team overall, which is why they're in the South. (Remember that the Orange can't play in the East, as they'll host the regional.) The Orange move up after claiming a big win over Georgetown on Monday and a difficult victory at DePaul on Saturday.
The fourth top seed, West No. 1 Villanova, was off this weekend. They looked impressive in claiming a 90-72 win over Notre Dame on Wednesday.
Thanks to a whole slew of teams going 1-1 over the past week, there wasn't too much shuffling among the other protected seeds. I'll discuss those moves after I take a brief look at who's in and out of this bracket.
Teams are listed in S-curve, or selection, order.
Top seeds: Kansas, Syracuse, Kentucky, Villanova
Last Four In: Connecticut, Florida, Dayton, Seton Hall
First Four Out: Virginia Tech, Illinois, Minnesota, Old Dominion
Next Four Out: Louisville, Richmond, Wichita State, Marquette
Atlantic 10: 5
Temple (5), Xavier (8), Rhode Island (9), Charlotte (10), Dayton (11)
Old Dominion (12), George Mason (13)
West Coast: 2
Gonzaga (4), St. Mary's (9)
One Bid Leagues: 22
America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Conference USA, Horizon League, Ivy League, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Pacific-10, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit, Sun Belt, Western Athletic
After the jump, I'll take a look at the teams who made the biggest moves away from the top line during the past week.
Movers And Shakers
Two seeds: Michigan State went 2-0 this week to stay here and West Virginia did the same to jump up from the 3 line. Thanks to what's gone on around them, the Spartans are best placed to jump up to the top line at this point. Michigan State closed the week by pulling away from Northwestern to move to 9-0 in the Big Ten, an improvement upon their 57-56 win at Michigan on Tuesday, which could have turned into their first league loss had DeShawn Sims' layup gone in at the buzzer. It was the reverse for the Mountaineers, who hammered DePaul on Tuesday and came from behind to beat Louisville in controversial fashion on Saturday.
Georgetown followed up their loss to Syracuse with a convincing win over Duke Saturday. Both the Hoyas and Blue Devils remain here after uneven weeks thanks to other teams losing.
Three seeds: Texas drops down from the 2 line after they lost on Saturday to surging Baylor, who themselves jumped from an 8 to a 6. The Longhorns have now lost three of their last four.
Kansas State and BYU both stick around after going 1-1 during the week. While the Wildcats couldn't beat the Jayhawks in overtime on Saturday, they won a thriller in regulation at Baylor on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Cougars suffered their first conference loss at New Mexico on Wednesday, but they recovered and pulled away from archrival Utah at home on Saturday night.
Four seeds: Speaking of the Lobos, they jump back to the group of protected seeds after that win over BYU and a follow-up victory over TCU Saturday.
Much like the 3 line, only one 4 seed, those Lobos, managed to win both of its games this week. Tennessee stays here by following up their loss to Vanderbilt on Wednesday with a gutsy win over Florida Sunday. The Commodores would have probably jumped up here had they managed to beat Kentucky Saturday.
The middle: Much like Baylor, Oklahoma State made a nice jump in this week's bracket. The Cowboys moved up to a 9 seed from the 12 line, even though they lost by 15 to Missouri on Saturday. They're actually a 10 seed on my S-curve, but I had to switch them and Mississippi State to balance out the bracket.
The Atlantic 10 had a good week, even if Temple dropped a line. Xavier and Rhode Island both to the middle, where the Musketeers sit on line 8 and the Rams on line 9. I made this adjustment to reflect the strength of the conference this season, but the fact both teams went 2-0 for the week helped.
Tournament fixtures Connecticut and North Carolina continue to just hang on. The Huskies just missed inclusion in the "Last Four In" group after they dropped consecutive decisions to Providence and Marquette, effectively undoing all of the good work they did in beating Texas the previous Saturday. Thanks to a procedural move, the Huskies find themselves on the 12 line.
The Tar Heels remain in even though Virginia pounded them in Chapel Hill Sunday night. Their 5-7 mark against the RPI Top 100, which includes their early season wins over Michigan State and Ohio State, continues to help keep them in. This week they're an 11 seed, one of the very last teams in, but they could fall out soon, as road games against Virginia Tech and Maryland await UNC this week.
Virginia Tech also dropped out, as they followed up a rousing OT win at Virginia by losing in Miami, where they put themselves into a hole they couldn't quite dig out of. Even though the Hokies are 15-4, they're only 4-4 against the RPI top 100, with no wins against the top 50.
Maryland's loss to Clemson Sunday cost them a spot. The Terps are now just 3-6 against the top 100, and their home win over Florida State is the only one against a top 50 team.
Even though Old Dominion fell out of the CAA lead when they fell at Northeastern on Saturday, the Monarchs remain in the bracket as the final at-large. The Monarchs are 5-5 against the top 100, with a road win over two seed Georgetown.
Arrivals: The Monarchs also own a 33-point home win over Charlotte, a team that jumps into the bracket after a week where they knocked off Temple at home and beat Massachusetts in Amherst. The 49ers are 4-5 against the top 100, but eight of those games were against the top 50. Bobby Lutz' team has three top 50 wins, with two of those coming on the road.
Seton Hall also jumps in, despite their loss to USF on Thursday. (Just ask Pitt how easy the Bulls are to beat in Tampa this season.) With the exception of the setback in Tampa, the Pirates are starting to win the close games they were losing a few weeks ago, especially at home. However, games at Villanova and Pitt this week will test their staying power.
Auto Bids: Even though they lost to Arizona on Sunday afternoon, Cal still holds onto the Pac-10's auto bid, as they have a better overall record than the Wildcats, who join them at the top of the standings.
Remember George Mason? Their win over James Madison Saturday, combined with Old Dominion's loss at Northeastern, moves the Patriots into this week's projection as the Colonial Athletic Association's representative.
Cornell seized control of the Ivy League race with an emphatic 86-50 win over Harvard on Saturday night. The two meet again on February 19th in Cambridge, but Jeremy Lin and the Crimson will have to improve by leaps and bounds to force a split in the series. I have the Big Red as an 8 seed in this projection.
Like Cornell, Butler, Morgan State, Murray State and Siena are all rolling in their conferences and remain unbeaten heading into another week.
Sam Houston State topped Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a battle of Southland unbeatens Saturday. The Bearkats stronger computer numbers help boost them to a 14 seed, an improvement over the 16 seed the Islanders would likely earn.
Defending MAC champ Akron jumps back into this projection.The Zips claimed wins over Western Michigan and Toledo to join last week's auto bid holder Central Michigan and Kent State at 5-2, but as Akron has a better overall record than those two, they're back in for the moment.
Keep an eye on the WAC race, where preseason favorite Utah State, New Mexico State and early leader Louisiana Tech are all at 6-2. The Bulldogs have the auto bid this week because of their superior overall mark.
Finally, Maine's stay in the projection was a short one. The Black Bears fell to UMBC Saturday, giving the Retrievers their first America East win in the process. That means Stony Brook, who like Maine has lost twice in the conference, jumps in, as the Seawolves own one more conference win.
Games To Watch
To help you plan your viewing week, here are seven days worth of games to check out. Visit Blogging The Bracket throughout the week for more on these games, and the many that didn't make the cut. Seeds in this bracket are in parentheses, with bubble teams represented by a B.
TV information from Matt Sarz' College Sports on TV site.
(12) Connecticut at (B) Louisville, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Prairie View A&M at Alabama State, 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
(3) Texas at (9) Oklahoma State, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(6) Ole Miss at (1) Kentucky, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Miami at (7) Wake Forest, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
(12) Seton Hall at (1) Villanova, 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Michigan at (B) Northwestern, 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
Providence at (1) Syracuse, 7 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(2) Michigan State at (4) Wisconsin, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(6) Pittsburgh at (2) West Virginia, 7 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(B) USF at (2) Georgetown, 7 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(10) UAB at Memphis. 8 p.m. ET (CBS College)
(10) Mississippi State at (5) Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. ET (SEC Network/Full Court)
(B) Wichita State at (7) Northern Iowa, 8 p.m. ET (local only)
(8) Texas A&M at (7) Missouri, 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Houston at UTEP, 10 p.m. ET (CBS College)
Idaho at Utah State, 11 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
(10) Cincinnati at (B) Notre Dame, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(5) Georgia Tech at (2) Duke, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
(12) Florida at (B) Alabama, 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Detroit at (6) Butler, 7 p.m. ET (FS Detroit/WNDY/FCS Atlantic)
(3) Purdue at Indiana, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
San Jose State at (13) Louisiana Tech, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN Plus/Full Court)
(B) Maryland at (9) Florida State, 9 p.m. ET (Raycom/Full Court)
(11) North Carolina at (B) Virginia Tech, 9 p.m. ET (Raycom/Full Court)
Arizona at (B) Washington, 10:30 p.m. ET (FSN/Comcast Sports Net)
Portland at (4) Gonzaga, 11 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
(16) Jacksonville at Belmont, 7 p.m. ET (CSS/Full Court)
(1) Villanova at (2) Georgetown, 12 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(8) Xavier at (11) Dayton, 12 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
(B) Marquette at Providence, 12 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(7) Wake Forest at (B) Virginia, 12 p.m. ET (Raycom/Full Court)
(12) Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, 1:30 .m. ET (Big 12 Network/Full Court)
(10) Mississippi State at (12) Florida, 1:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network/Full Court)
(5) Temple at (B) Richmond, 2 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
(4) Wisconsin at Michigan or (11) Cal at UCLA, 4 p.m. ET (CBS)
(3) Texas at Oklahoma, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(4) Gonzaga at Memphis, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
(3) BYU at (7) UNLV, 4 p.m. ET (Versus)
(12) Old Dominion at (B) VCU, 4 p.m. ET (Comcast SportsNet)
(6) Baylor at (8) Texas A&M, 4 p.m. ET (Big 12 Network/Full Court)
N.C. State at (5) Georgia Tech, 4 p.m. ET (Raycom/Full Court)
(9) Clemson at (B) Virginia Tech, 4 p.m. ET (Raycom/Full Court)
(B) South Carolina at (4) Tennessee, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(12) Seton Hall at (6) Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(B) Alabama at (6) Ole Miss, 6 p.m. ET (SEC on FSN/Full Court)
(B) San Diego State at (4) New Mexico, 6 p.m. ET (the mtn.)
Miami at (9) Florida State, 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
DePaul at (12) Connecticut, 8 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(2) Michigan State at (B) Illinois, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN)
(B) Tulsa at (B) UTEP, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Nevada at Utah State, 10 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
(B) Arizona State at (B) Washington, 10:30 p.m. ET (FSN/Comcast SportsNet
(B) USF at (B) Notre Dame, 12 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
(11) North Carolina at (B) Maryland, 2 p.m. ET (FSN/Comcast SportsNet)
Indiana at (B) Northwestern, 2 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
(1) Syracuse at (10) Cincinnati, 2 p.m. ET (Big East Network/Full Court)
Thoughts? Comments? Questions? E-mail me at bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or follow me on Twitter @BracketDobber.


The present invention provides a synchronizer ring excellent in strength and abrasion resisting property, used in a speed change gear. This synchronizer ring according to the invention is consisted of, by weight, C:0.2˜1.0%, Ni:1.0˜6.0%, Mo:0.6˜3.0%, Cu:1.0˜4.0% and the reminder Fe and inevitable impurities, and is made of Fe sintered alloy of which base composition comprises of mainly martonsite and bainite. And the base composition is preferably consisted of, by volume, martensite: 57˜80%, bainite: 17˜40%, austenite: 8% or less.
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The present invention relates to a synchronizer ring used in the synchronizer of a speed change gear, especially to a synchronizer ring made of Fe sintered alloy superior in strength and abrasion resisting property.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
In speed change gears for changing a speed in gearing, a synchronizer has been employed to synchronize the circumferential speeds of mating gears when the gears are engaged, because unless one of the mating gears synchronizes with the other one in their circumferential speed, noises will occur in a speed change and occasionally the gears could be damaged.
An example of such a synchronizer is shown in FIG. 2, in which the center line of rotation is indicated by one-point dotted line.
At first, when a shift lever (not shown) is moved, a rotating sleeve 2 moves in a direction shown by arrow S, whereby a synchronizer key 3 abuts against a synchronizer ring 4 to push the ring. Then the inner tapered peripheral surface 40 of the synchronizer ring 4 is forcedly engaged against a cone portion 50 of a clutch gear 5 as its mating member, which generates frictional force to rotate the clutch gear 5. Further movement of the sleeve 2 in the arrow direction (S) causes &ore frictional force thereby to Rake the rotation of the sleeve 2 essentially equal to that of the clutch gear 5 in their circumferential speeds. In a condition that the synchronization has been completed and therefore there is no relative speed difference between the sleeve 2 and the clutch gear 5, when the sleeve 2 is forced to move in the arrow direction (S), spline 21 of the sleeve 2 engages a spline chaffer 51 of the clutch gear 5 thereby to complete the speed change.
As shown in FIG. 1, the synchronizer ring 4 is provided, at the outer peripheral surface thereof, with a synchronizer chamfer 41 to engage with the spline 21 of the sleeve 2, and is fomed, at the inner tapered peripheral surface thereof, with top lands 42 of mutual concave-convex shape which will effect frictional force to attain the synchronization. Normally, in order to bear up against the friction at contact, the synchronizer ring 4 is made of brass series metal or bronze series metal.
On the other hand, in recent smaller light weight synchronizers, to attain the synchronization, contact face-pressure increases which occurs between the gear cone portion and the top lands formed on the inner tapered peripheral surface of the synchronizer ring, which results in severe wears at the respective members.
To solve these problems, for the purpose of hardening the top lands which may be easily worn out, some measures have been tried, such as sprayed layer of Mo. Al—Si and so forth or resin coating applied on the inner tapered peripheral surface of the synchronizer ring. Also, in order to heighten the strength, some measures such as sinter forging or the like have been tried, whereas these measures each are accompanied with drawbacks of high costs.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is to solve advantageously the above mentioned problems and therefore to provide a synchronizer ring superior in abrasion resisting property with a high strength.
To attain the object, according to the present invention, a synchronizer ring is provided which is used in the synchronizer of a speed change gear, characterized in that said synchronizer ring is consisted of, by weight, C:0.2˜1.0%, Ni:1.0˜6.0%, Mo:0.6˜3.0%, Cu:1.0˜4. 0% and the reminder Fe and inevitable impurities, and is wade of Fe sintered alloy of which base composition comprises of mainly martensite and bainite.
Also, according to the invention, a synchronizer ring is provided which is used in the synchronizer of a speed change gear, characterized in that said synchronizer ring is consisted of, by weight, C:0.2˜1.0%, Ni:1.0˜6.0%, Mo:0.6˜3.0%, Cu:1.0˜4.0% and the reminder Fe and inevitable impurities, and is applied one forming treatment and one sintering treatment, and further is made of Fe sintered alloy of which base composition comprises of mainly martensito and bainite.
Furthermore, according to the invention, said base composition is preferably comprised of, by volume, martensite: 57˜80%, bainite:17˜40% and austenite:8% or less.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a synchronizer ring.
FIG. 2 is a partial cross sectional view of a synchronizer.DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
We will now explain the reasons for limitations of the sintering alloy compositions of an inventive synchronizer ring.
Carbon is a necessary element to obtain a determined comosition and also serves to heighten the strength as well as abrasion resisting property. On the other hand, it exceeds 1.0%, both strength and abrasion resisting property are lowered. Also, if it is less than 0.2%, a desirable strength and expected abrasion resisting property can not be obtained. Therefore, C is limited within the range of 0.2˜1.0%.
Nickel improves hardenability and functions to transform the composition to martensite and bainite, and heighten the strength. If it is less than 1.0%, these effects can not be found, while if it exceeds 6.0%, its abrasion resisting property decreases. Therefore, Ni is limited within the range of 1.0%˜6.0%.
Molybdenum solves into the base composition or precipitates as carbide, and improves the strength and abrasion resisting property of the base composition. Furthermore, it serves to improve hardenability at sintering. Otherwise, if it is less than 0.6%, these effects can not be found, while it exceeds 3.0%, an effect consistent with its additive quantity can not be obtainable. Therefore, Mo is limited within the range of 0.6˜3.0%.
Copper solves into the base composition or precipitates therein and functions to heighten the strength of the base composition. Otherwise, if it is less than 1.0%, these effects can not be found, while if it exceeds 4.0%, it causes expansion at sintering and the base composition becomes considerably brittle. Therefore, Cu is limited within the range of 1.0˜4.0%.
The reminder comprises of Fe and inevitable impurities. As for the inevitable impurities, 0.03% or less of S and 0.03% or less of Mn are permissible. Also, in a synchronizer ring according the invention, the base comosition of its sintered alloy is consisted of mainly martensite and bainite. If ferrite or pearlite composition precipitates in the base composition, its strength and abrasion resisting property deteriorates. Therefore, the composition consisted of mainly martensite and bainite is adopted which prevents precipitation of ferrite and pearlite composition. Incidentally, presence of slight quantity of austenite is permissible.
The inclusive ratio of the martensite composition in the base metal is preferably 57˜80% (by volume). If the composition ratio is below 57%, bainite increases and the hardness lovers. Also, austenite increases, the thermal conductivity lovers and the scuffing wear will be easily caused. Otherwise, If the composition ratio exceeds 80%, the strength goes down. Therefore, the martensite composition will be in the range of 57˜80% (by volume).
The inclusive ratio of bainite in the base metal is preferably 17˜40% (by volume). If the composition ratio is below 17%, the strength is insufficient, while if it exceeds 40%, the thermal conductivity lowers and the scuffing wear will be easily caused. Accordingly, the bainite composition will be in the range of 17˜40% (by volume).
Austenite may be included by 8% or less in addition to martensite and bainite as the base composition. If the quantity of austenite in the base composition exceeds 8%, the thermal conductivity lowers and the scuffing wear will be easily caused. Therefore, it will be preferably 8% or less.
In order to obtain a sintered alloy of the invention, atomized alloy steel powder of which alloy elements' inclusion other than C is of the above described composition will be mixed with graphite powder and lubricant, then formed under pressure in a sold having determined dimensions to green formation, and finally sintered. The grain size of the used powder is preferably below 200 &mgr;m.
Also, iron alloy powder in which Mo of the above described composition is pre-alloyed will be mixed with Ni powder and Cu powder so as to form the above mentioned composition, then diffusion-annealed so that Ni and Cu are partially alloyed, and after that, further mixed with graphite powder and lubricant, formed under pressure to a green formation, and finally sintered. Otherwise, iron powder will be mixed with Mo powder, Ni powder, Cu powder, graphite powder and also lubricant, then formed under pressure to a green formation, and sintered. Incidentally, the mixed graphite powder is combined as being the above mentioned C composition in the sintered alloy.
The sintering is preferably done in a vacuum atmosphere at 1100˜1300° C. If the sinter temperature exceeds 1300° C., over-shrinkage occurs and dimensional accuracy lovers, while if the temperature is below 1100° C., the strength goes down.
After sintering, the sintered body is preferably cooled at a cooling rate of 2.5˜0.25° C./s. If the cooling rate exceeds 2.5° C./s, distortion will be easily caused whereby the flatness and circularity will deteriorate. Otherwise, if the cooling rate is below 0.25° C./s, quantity of bainite increases, the hardness lovers and the abrasion resisting property deteriorates. Also, at a cooling rate below 0.25° C./s, precipitation of ferrite is seen and the strength lowers.
According to the invention, the forming under pressure is done once, and the sintering is done also once. If the forming is done twice or more, cost for the sinter forging becomes high. Accordingly, one forming under pressure is done.
On the condition of one forming under pressure and one sintering, pore rate of the sintered alloy is 7˜13% by volume. After sintering, the sintered body is worked to a product by machining or other means.
Further, in order to improve the abrasion resisting property, a steam treatment as a surface treatment is preferably applied. By means of a steam treatment in which heating is done in a steam atmosphere, its surface is formed with oxide coating whereby the abrasion resisting property improves and also surface roughness changes to thereby maintain or heighten coefficient of friction.
We will now explain some examples. Fe—Mo powder, Ni powder and Cu powder were combined as being the composition represented in Table 1, thereby to diffusion-attach Ni powder and Cu powder on surfaces of Fe—Mo powder, which resulted in steel powder. This steel powder 100 by weight rate was combined with graphite powder 0.4˜0.6 by weight rate and stearic acid zinc 1 by weight rate and mixed therewith, and thereafter, formed under pressure to green bodies with determined dimensions. These green bodies were sintered in a vacuum atmosphere at 1140° C. to sintered bodies which in turn were worked to products with determined dimensions (inner diameter 71 mm &phgr;×thickness 9 mm) as synchronizer rings.
Relative to the resulted synchronizer rings, ratios of the respective compositions by microscopic inspection, hardness and tensile strength were measured, and abrasion tests were performed.
The results are represented in Table 2.Chemical Number of composition Composition of sintered Green Sintering Cooling of sintered bodies sintered bodies body density Number of temperature rate (wt %) (volume %) No. g/cm3 formation ° C. ° C./s C Ni Mo Cu martensite bainite ferrite austenite Remarks 1 7.0 1 1140 0.85 0.50 4.0 1.5 2.0 65 32 3 Sample of the invention 2 7.0 1 1140 0.85 0.50 4.0 0.50 1.50 42 50(P + B) 4 4 Sample of prior art P: pearite B: bainite TABLE 2 Number of Tensile sintered bodies Hardness strength No. Hv MPa Remarks 1 280 930 Sample of the invention 2 220 720 Sample of prior art
As represented in Table 2, samples of the invention have higher hardness and higher strength than those of prior art ones. Also, compared with samples of the prior art, samples of the invention are of less wear and more excellent in abrasion resisting property.
A synchronizer ring according to the present invention has high strength and excellent abrasion resisting property, can be consistent with the smaller sized light weight promotion and therefore provides considerable effects to the industory.
Having now fully described the present invention, it will be understood for one of ordinary skill in the art that many changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as set forth herein.
The entire disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No.112476/1997 filed Apr. 30, 1997 including specification, claims, drawings and summary are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS AND PARTS LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS AND PARTS 1 synchronizer 2 sleeve 3 synchronizer key 4 synchronizer ring 5 clutch gear 21 spline 40 inner tapered peripheral surface 41 synchronizer chamfer 50 cone portion 51 spline chamfer
1. A synchronizer ring made of Fe sintered alloy comprising, by weight,
2. A process for making a synchronizer ring according to claim 1, comprising:
- mixing atomized steel powder with graphite powder and lubricant, wherein the steel powder comprises Ni:1.0˜6.0%, Mo:0.6˜3.0%, and Cu:1.0˜4.0%;
- forming an Fe alloy under pressure; and
- sintering the Fe alloy.
3. The synchronizer ring made of Fe sintered alloy according to the method of claim 2, wherein the base composition comprises, by volume, martensite: 57˜80%, bainite: 17˜40% and austenite: 8% or less.
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Filed: Apr 30, 1998
Date of Patent: Jul 17, 2001
Assignee: Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd. (Tokyo-to)
Inventors: Yoshikatsu Nakamura (Tochigi-ken), Tetsuo Masuyama (Tochigi-ken), Takao Omiya (Tochigi-ken), Hiroshi Takiguchi (Tochigi-ken)
Primary Examiner: Scott Kastler
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Crowell & Moring, L.L.P.
Application Number: 09/069,968
International Classification: C22C/3816;


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They'll be growing those trademark blue potatoes they serve as chips on-board.
This past Thursday, discount airline JetBlue revealed that the company has set up a 24,000-square-foot farm just outside Terminal 5 in JFK airport, in Queens, New York. It’s actually an interesting design; because the farm is set up on concrete, there’s no natural soil to be used, so containers or planters are a must. The beds are made of 2,300 black plastic milk cartons bolted together, and the soil is, appropriately enough, mostly constructed of mulch made from composted food waste donated by restaurants in Terminal 5.
So what is JetBlue growing? Largely, potatoes. JetBlue has sort of become known for serving blue potato chips made by the New Jersey-based Terra Chips company, so it’s fitting that they’ll be growing blue potatoes. In addition there’ll be a variety of herbs and vegetables, including greens like arugula, vegetables like fennel, and herbs ranging from rosemary to mint to basil. The company aims to harvest twice a year, and predicts a haul of about 1,000 pounds of potatoes each harvest.
The most obvious question here is, why is JetBlue doing this? (Besides the desire for good press, which, I guess, you’re welcome?) The company won’t exactly be operating a for-profit farm; the produce will be sold to some of the restaurants in Terminal 5, and also donated to local food banks. And as with many other urban farms, it’ll serve as an educational tool, allowing students to come, visit, work, and learn.


Boucher caught coaching bug at Kolkata
Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher is looking forward to his new coaching job at the Titans, and says his experience at Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL convinced him to give coaching a real go.
Boucher retired four years ago after picking up a career-ending eye injury in England, and since then has been involved in the media and with rhino conservation. He went to Kolkata this year to help the side at the request of best friend Jacques Kallis, the team mentor.
Boucher’s appointment as head coach at the Titans, one of the country’s top sides, raised a few eyebrows because of his lack of experience, though he is studying for his qualifications and is eager to face the challenge.
Boucher said on Cricinfo: “I wanted a few years off and I did that with the rhinos stuff. After that I wanted to be able to give back to the game.
“I suppose I never completely [went away] because I was always involved in some commentary or this and that. But I got to the point where I felt I needed a challenge in my life.
“The KKR thing pushed me to try and get into coaching.”
He admitted he knew that people would be skeptical of his chances: “I can’t be worried about what people are writing. I would never have taken the job if I didn’t think I could add value.
“I am a completely different person now to what I was as a player. I was quite feisty and hard, but that’s the way I thought I had to be. When you are playing, you pick a road and go with it if you think it will get the best out of you.
“The eye injury really changed me. It knocked the wind out of my sails. I will always have that competitive edge, but I don’t think I will be so aggressive as a coach.
“The new styles of coaching are all about building up confidence.”
He added: “It might not be as aggressive as what people will expect but I will still go at it as I see it. It’s all about man-management.
“Jet [Ray Jennings] was good for me because he was hard and that was what I needed, but I’m not going to say that was the right way or Gary Kirsten’s way was the right way.
“Some players need some love and some players need to be told when they are stepping out of line.”
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TSMC to see strong rebound in 2Q14, says report
Consolidated revenues at foundry chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company are set to register a 4% sequential decrease in the first quarter of 2014, followed by a robust 18% increase in the second quarter, investment firm Goldman Sachs noted in a report, as cited by a December 5 Chinese-language Commercial Times report.
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EDINBURG, Texas – Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez says that as things stand, he does not intend to declare a local health emergency.
However, El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego has done so.
Both made announcements on the subject after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state emergency and President Trump declared a national emergency.
Here is the rationale they gave for their decisions:
Richard Cortez’s perspective:
We remain vigilant to the rapidly evolving situation around the country and our state. We are also keenly aware of the annual increase in domestic travelers coming through Hidalgo County for Spring Break and Mexican travelers coming through the county for Semana Santa for the remainder of this month.
As it stands at this moment, I do not intend to declare any local health emergency because Hidalgo County has not seen a single case in which a person has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. We have been working for months to prepare for any local outbreak, particularly now that we know the fast-moving nature of COVID-19 and the danger it can pose in particular for our elderly residents.
The moment we learn of any local instance of someone with COVID-19 in Hidalgo County, I intend to immediately declare a local health emergency and will suspend any mass gatherings in the county.
This declaration will initiate a carefully planned emergency operation center to respond to any outbreak and will pave the way for the necessary resources to mitigate the impact of the disease locally. Until that declaration is made, I urge residents of and visitors to Hidalgo County to exercise discretion when considering whether to attend any mass gathering. I would also advise people to consider the three guidelines provided by state health experts and the governor on Thursday as a basis for deciding whether to attend any mass gathering. This includes re-considering whether to attend any event in which more than 1,000 people are expected; taking into account the crowd density of any indoor or outdoor event; and deciding whether the mass gathering is essential or whether it is being held for leisure or entertainment.
I have full faith that Hidalgo County residents and visitors will make the right choices as our state and country contends with this pandemic and the challenges that it brings.
Ricardo A. Samaniego’s perspective:
Today, the County and City of El Paso held a joint press conference to announce Declarations of Local Disaster Due to the Public Health Emergency relating to COVID-19. This announcement follows Governor Greg Abbott’s Declaration of a State of Disaster in all counties due to the outbreak and the continued efforts to combat the virus. It is a priority that your local governments are aligned with the state and federal governments in protecting and caring for our communities.
The Declaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency allows the County to take necessary measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to disease, as well as control the risk and prevent the spread of the virus. The County of El Paso is committed to continue collaborative work in the region to ensure all appropriate and necessary measures are taken to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The County of El Paso is working to implement aggressive and actionable plans to slow the transmission of COVID-19 in an effort to reduce illness and minimize social and economic impacts. The County will address issues related to Public Safety, General Services, Courts and Justice operations as well as internal services.
We ask every member of our community to remain calm, to not stockpile supplies (medication, paper goods, water, food, etc.), and to seek medical attention if you are experiencing fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, or have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19. It is also important to note that testing is available locally and the testing process also occurs here in this community.
Event/Activity Cancellations – In the interest of the public’s health and safety, The County of El Paso has taken action to suspend activities and events being held at the Sportspark and Ascarate Park. This includes all tournament play and all scheduled events. The County has also suspended all travel for its employees until further notice.
The El Paso County Sports Commission is postponing all events indefinitely beginning March 15, 2020 at midnight.
The County will be utilizing electronic/digital methods for conducting public and internal meetings as much as possible. Also, those scheduled for jury duty will be excused from service starting today, March 13, 2020 through April 1, 2020. Those jurors will be rescheduled for a later date.
Please rest assured that your County government is open for business. The measures we are taking are done so in an abundance of caution and are intended to keep residents safe and healthy.
As of today at Noon, there are a total of 1,629 COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths in the United States. The breakdown of these numbers are as follows: (Source www.cdc.gov)
- Travel-Related – 138
- Close Contact – 129
- Under Investigation – 1,362
We continue to urge all residents to follow the guidelines below to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: (Source https://www.dshs.texas.gov/)
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Editor’s Note: The main image accompanying the above news story shows Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez.
Editor’s Note: Reporter Ron Whitlock will have the perspective of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., in our next edition.


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The MSJC basketball teams honored the life and contributions of Charles "B-bop" Silvas on Wednesday night between games and the men's team followed the celebration with a 91-73 win over San Diego Miramar.
The celebration between games included a short video, a presentation from MSJC Superintendent/President Dr. Roger Schultz and Dean of Athletics Patrick Springer to the Silvas family, as well as a few words from Charlie's daughter Dondi. B-bop was a long-time member of the MSJC community, where he was an athlete, a coach, a parent, and a generous benefactor. Charlie was enshrined in the MSJC Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017 as the inaugural recipient of the President's Award. Mr. Silvas passed away in May.
As for the game the Eagles continued their stellar play as they built a 9 point lead at halftime and never relinquished it on their way to victory. Justin Holiday led the offensive effort with 25 points while Deshawn Millington added 15. David Thompson had a strong game from his point guard position with 17 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds. Luka Filipovic had a game high 13 rebounds for the Eagles.
MSJC is now 17-2 overall on the season and improve to 2-0 in Pacific Coast Athletic Conference North Division play, Miramar fell to 11-9 and 0-2. The Eagles will be back in action on Friday when they host Palomar as part of a doubleheader with the women's team. The women's game will tip at 5 pm with the men to follow at 7.
Between games of last night's basketball doubleheader the MSJC Athletic Department had a celebration honoring Charles "B-bop" Silvas who passed away in May. Charlie was a former MSJC athlete, coach, mentor, and benefactor through the years. Pictured are from left to right; Charlie's son Charles Jr., his wife Yvonne, his daughter Denise, his daughter Dondi, MSJC Dean of Athletics Patrick Springer and on the micraphone MSJC Superintendent/President Dr. Roger Schultz. (DeeAnn Bradley/MSJC)


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It’s your right to live with your family, unless it is bad for you.
If you’re not able to live with your family, you should stay with a family who can care for you, like a foster care family.
If your family live in a different country to you, you should be able to keep in contact and to see each other, where possible.
EXAMPLE: Apart from your family, there are many other people in your life that give you care, like nurses, sports coaches, teachers and social workers.
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- It is your parent or guardian’s responsibility to care for you and help you grow into the best person you can be. It is the Government’s job to help your parents do this.
- The Irish Constitution says the family is the “primary and natural educator of the child”. You should learn what is right and wrong from your family and you should develop as a person in their care.
- Laws in Ireland like the Child Care Act speak about what should happen if your family isn’t able to look after you. It says you should be cared for by the State, like in foster care.
- Tusla is the Child and Family agency that look after children who are in different forms of foster care in Ireland.
- If you’ve been in a foster care family for 18 months, they are able to adopt you, if you’re happy with it.
- UNCRC, article 9– it’s your right to live with your parent(s), unless it is bad for you. You have the right to live with a family who cares for you.
- UNCRC, article 10 – it’s your right to be together with your parents if you live in a different country than your parents.
- UNCRC, article 18 – it’s your right to be raised by your parents if possible.
- UNCRC, article 20 – it’s your right to special care and help if you can’t live with your parents.
- UNCRC, article 21 – it’s your right to care and protection if you were adopted or in foster care.
- UNCRC, article 25 – if you live in care or in other situations away from home, it’s your right to have these living arrangements looked at regularly to see if they are the most appropriate.
- EPIC – Find out how EPIC works with and for young people in care in Ireland
- Barnardos – Information for young people whose parents are separating or divorced.
- You Are Not Alone – This is a short film by the OCO and the Courts Service that gives young people information about some of the routes parents may take when they separate. (e.g. family mediation or going to court).
- Adoption Authority Ireland – This organisation has information and videos for young people about adoption in Ireland.

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LG 43LH576T 43 inch Full HD Smart LED Full Features & Specifications
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Last year, Audemars Piguet celebrated the 50th anniversary of their most iconic model, the Royal Oak – and they did so in style. But 2023 marks another crucial anniversary for the ‘Holy Trinity’ brand: it’s the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore, the Royal Oak’s outlandish, wild younger sibling… And just as it’s the role of the older sibling to be reliable; the good role model; the responsible one – it’s the role of the younger sibling to go out and act up.
That’s exactly what AP has done with the Offshore over the years. Not only was the Offshore itself rebellious, disruptive Swiss 1:1 replica watches when it was released in 1993, but in the years since AP has used the Offshore line to experiment and create some of their boldest creations ever: experimenting with new materials, sizes and aesthetics. Earlier this year, Andrew sat down with Raphaël Balestra, Heritage and Archives Manager of Audemars Piguet, to discuss all things Royal Oak Offshore – its genesis, role within the catalogue, and the crazy places it’s been – and their chat is an absolute must-watch for any Royal Oak Offshore (or just AP) fan.
While Raphaël and Andrew had the chance to play with quite a few Offshore models, there are five main ways in which AP have “played it differently” with the AAA fake Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore watches, as Andrew puts it: let’s focus on those broad brushstrokes and see what each tell us about the history of this sometimes misunderstood sibling of the famous Royal Oak.
The art of excess
The inaugural Royal Oak Offshore, the ref. 25721ST (better known as “The Beast), was from the outset truly excessive top UK replica watches. Not only was it massive for the time – 42 mm in and 14.05 mm thick – it was also twice the price of a classic Royal Oak. It was also outrageous, with its use of rubber for its chronograph pushers and its external gasket, as well as the way Emmanuel Gueit impertinently remixed Gérald Genta’s classic Royal Oak design.
But even more excessive than the ref. 25721ST is the ref. 25721BC, which is made from white gold. Jean-Claude Biver once described it as “truly the absolute epitome of excess in watchmaking”, and that’s for one simple reason: it weighs 430 grams, which is double the weight of the steel version. Nearly half a kilo of watch on your wrist! As Andrew puts it, “in a world of flexing, this is the ultimate flex”.
An even heavier platinum model exists, but Raphaël explains that it’s only a few grams heavier, and platinum isn’t quite as malleable as white gold – making the white gold ref. 25721BC particularly decadent. Only 21 white gold “Beasts” were ever made, making it an unusually rare watch.
Painting the rainbow
Raphaël and Andrew discuss how Audemars Piguet’s decision in 1996 to release the Royal Oak Offshore in a wide variety of sizes and bold colours was a particularly potent example of how AP pushed boundaries with the Offshore. “We now take this for granted,” Andrew points out. “At this point, for luxury watches of this kind to be in a profusion of colours and sizes was [unheard of]”.
Raphaël shares how the AP booth and its display of colourful Offshores became an unexpected highlight of BASEL 96, with the bright candy colours proving to be a hit among young attendees – a testament to the Offshore’s status as AP’s most youthful of high quality fake watches.
He also points out how significant the “Baby Beast” ref. 77151ST was, explaining how the Royal Oak Offshore going from a single-watch collection where the perfect super clone watches was 42mm to introducing a feminine-positioned 30mm model was an unbelievably dramatic move. I’d add that it was interesting that AP decided to introduce a smaller, feminine version of such an aggressive, sporty watch – a move that’s both egalitarian, bold and bizarro all at once.
Pioneering celebrity collaborations
AP was one of the first luxury watchmakers to take celebrity collaborations seriously – in no small part thanks to the initiative of now-outgoing CEO François-Henry Bennahmias, who was managing director of Audemars Piguet North America from 1999 to 2012. Bennahmias cultivated relationships with stars like Shaquille O’Neal, Jay-Z, Michael Schumacher and Arnold Schwarzenegger, understanding how potent star power could be for the formerly stuffy Swiss watchmaker.
One of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signature models is one of the most outlandish luxury replica watches AP has ever made: the Royal Oak Offshore T3 ref. 25863TI, made for the release of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. At a whopping 48mm in diameter and featuring unusual chronograph pusher/crown guards, it’s a world away from the dressiness of a Royal Oak “Jumbo”. Raphaël even showed off an iced-out, even wackier version of the T3, the ref. 26215BC, for his chat with Andrew – which might be the least subtle watch ever made…
The Offshore as AP’s home of innovation
Another model that emphasises how innovative the Royal Oak Offshore line has been over the years is the Swiss movements fake Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team ref. 26062PT watches, which not only introduced AP’s first regatta countdown chronograph but also featured a forged carbon bezel – another first for the brand – which they combined with a luxurious platinum case. AP would go on to create fully forged carbon-cased Offshores, including the mental ref. 26267FS, which combined a forged carbon case with a diamond-paved ceramic bezel. Bonkers stuff.
Andrew also got a rare look at the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25th Anniversary ref. 26421 copy watches for men. Released in 2018, Raphaël explains that this futuristic model – which features a unique openworked construction and sapphire that extends over the Offshore’s iconic bezel screws – is “what the Offshore could have been, and could be”. It’s also a sort of baton-pass to the Royal Oak Concept. That collection, launched in 2002, goes even further when it comes to innovation and reimagining the Royal Oak – and the Offshore walked so that the Concept line could run.
Bonus: the “Andrew watch”
By this stage, I really hope you’ve watched the video, but if you haven’t yet, there’s one more replica watches wholesale we need to talk about: the ref. 25940OK, which features an incongruous combination of a rose gold case and wholly rubber bezel, which Andrew admits is what the young Andrew would wear “if I was successful, if I had any money, if I worked out more at the gym” (he’s definitely jacked enough these days to justify it, I reckon).