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April 11 – in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean island country in Latin America, erupted on the 9th. The ash was sprayed at an altitude of about 10 kilometers, and local houses, cars and roads were covered with a thin layer of ash. With the intensification of volcanic activity, more than 16,000 residents were evacuated.
It is reported that when the volcano of Souvrier erupted, the ash was sprayed at an altitude of about 10 kilometers, prompting the emergency evacuation of some nearby residents. The volcano continued to erupt ashes and make loud noises on the morning of the 10th. Videos showed that the streets were empty and the air was full of haze.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with a population of more than 100,000, last experienced a volcanic eruption in 1979. The volcanic eruption at that time caused about $100 million in damage. In 1902, the eruption of Soufrières killed more than 1,000 people.
The country’s emergency management organization said on the 10th that in the past few hours, the volcano has emitted more and more “smoke” and warned residents living nearby to be prepared for “emergency evacuation”.
Earlier, the agency said on its social networking page that “the air is full of a strong sulfur smell” and urged residents to be careful.
Ralph Gonzalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, said it is not clear how much ash will eject from the volcano, and more than 3,200 people have taken refuge in the shelter.


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Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 8:30am to Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 5:00pm
The largest and only national celebration of science and engineering will take place April 26 & 27, 2014, in Washington. D.C. and will feature appearances by Bill Nye the Science Guy, Grammy Winners They Might be Giants, Dirty Job’s Mike Rowe, Miss California Crystal Lee, David Pogue of NOVA science Now and ...
Start with three industries, add a technology and what do you get? An event that takes down barriers and creates new opportunities for expansion. Mfg4 brings together the best of the aerospace, defense (including arms) and medical industries with the co-located MicroManufacturing and Medical Manufacturing Innovations conferences.
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The International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement (ISHM) will be held May 13-15, 2014 at the Cox Communications Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This will mark the 89th annual event which has been presented in affiliation with the University of Oklahoma since ...
The UK's first "Reliable Software Developers’ Conference" has been announced - a conference that will explore the coding standards, training and development tools that engineers and programmers can adopt for the development of software for ...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014 to Wednesday, June 18, 2014
This two-day seminar was developed to give engineers and other technical personnel a better understanding of the complexities of mechanical joining with fasteners. Insufficient guidelines and outdated information can lead to catastrophic failures or costly over-designs.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 8:00am to Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 5:00pm
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 8:30am to Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 5:30pm
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The regional house of chiefs for one of the newly-created regions in Ghana, Oti Region, has been inaugurated.
It was inaugurated by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday, September 22 at Dambai.
Dr Bawumia said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is determined to spread development across the nation, hence the decision to create the new regions.
“As the President said in Goaso during the inauguration of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, Government is determined to bring governance closer to the people, and expand the boundaries of democracy in our country,” the Vice President said.
“We are counting on you to help shape and integrate yourselves into these developments. This way, the peculiarly Ghanaian contribution to the concept of governance, which emanates from the integration of royal, aristocratic institutions into the fabric of a republican, democratic framework, will be enhanced and strengthened to the benefit of the Ghanaian people.
“I urge you to speak out and join Government’s fight against the ills of our society – corruption, social and economic injustice, crime, the illegal mining menace, popularly referred to as galamsey. As Chiefs, you have a responsibility, as was done in the days of our forefathers, to help preserve our lands, water bodies and environment.”
He added: “There are 299 projects being executed in the Region, with 159 completed, and the remaining 140 ongoing. These are projects in education, health, roads, water and sanitation, etc.,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“Together with flagship policies like the free SHS, planting for food and jobs, one district one factory, one district one warehouse, one constituency one ambulance, NABCO, Zongo Development Fund, as well as the provision of free electricity and water, the people of Oti have seen a lot of development and improvement in livelihoods in less than four years under President Akufo-Addo. We therefore need to protect all these achievements as we seek to do more in the next four years with your support.”
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OLB Dan Skuta Will Have to Step Up For San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have more questions than usual on the defensive side of the ball heading into the 2014 season. One of the biggest questions is if outside linebacker Aldon Smith will be suspended and, if he is, for how long. If he should be suspended, one of the players that will be asked to fill that void is Dan Skuta.
Smith is scheduled to have a meeting in New York with NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell in “the near future.” What will happen at the meeting only Goodell knows right now. I expect a suspension anywhere from two to four games for Smith.
Skuta will play a big role in Smith’s absence. When Skuta played for the Cincinnati Bengals he played at inside linebacker. After coming to the 49ers before the 2013 season, they decided to switch him to outside linebacker. He seemed like a much more natural fit there and thrived last season when he got playing time.
Skuta saw a spike in playing time starting in Week 4 when Smith left the team to enter rehab. In the six games the 49ers played between Weeks 4-10, Skuta had nine quarterback hurries playing in roughly half of the total snaps. In those weeks, he had a 4.4 PFF (subscription) rating as well. His experience at the inside linebacker position taught him how to use leverage against bigger offensive linemen and this is what allows him to get pressure on the quarterback without having the quickest first step.
Skuta will need to step up because, while I believe fellow outside linebacker Corey Lemonier is poised to be a star, I don’t think Lemonier is ready to take all the snaps quite yet. Maybe by the end of the season he’ll be ready for something like that, but Smith’s suspension will obviously occur at the beginning of the year. So, while Lemonier continues to hone his skills and develop, Skuta will be asked to step in. When he does, the 49ers will need him to be at the top of his game.
Why the Seattle Seahawks should consider trading Doug Baldwin
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Chip Kelly ships nickelback star Brandon Boykin off to Pittsburgh
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Three position “battles” to keep your eyes on at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp
raining camp is underway, which is a welcome sign for most. But for some, I'm sure they wish these first few days would have gone a little differently. An injury to one is an opportunity for many others. And now that we know for sure who is, and isn't going to be available for the first preseason game on Aug. 9 we can take a look at some of the guys who are looking to capitalize on their opportunity. Read More
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Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin is wrapping up a three-nation tour of West Africa today with meetings with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the ministers of finance and foreign affairs. Wolin previously visited Togo and Ivory Coast. Here are his remarks about the trip, delivered in Togo.
Syria: Agreement on international action in the war-torn country appears more remote than ever after a massive suicide bombing destroyed Syria's intelligence agency building and killed more than 50 people, The Washington Post reports.
Ukraine: Ukraine canceled a summit for Central and Eastern European leaders planned for today after a string of heads of state refused to attend the event over the treatment in jail of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, London's Telegraph reports.
Iran: Europe wants to renegotiate a provision of the oil embargo, set to start July 1, that bans Europe-based insurers from covering any ships that carry Iranian oil anywhere in the world, The New York Times reports.
Islam: A U.S. military course that was canceled last month recommended “total war” against Islam and the destruction of Mecca, Wired reports.
South China Sea: China escalated its quarrel with the Philippines over an island in the South China Sea on Thursday, The New York Times reports.
Yemen: The United States launched new airstrikes against in Yemen that killed as many as seven militants, the second American missile attack in the country since the CIA and other spy agencies disrupted an al Qaeda airline bomb plot, The Washington Post reports.


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Advanced Recycling Systems, now on North Hubbard Road in Coitsville, builds mobile construction equipment used to sandblast bridges and industrial structures. It employs four people.
The equipment uses a steel abrasive instead of conventional sand, and the units retrieve the material, reducing landfill waste, said Victor Pallotta, company vice president. He said the business will probably employ six more people by next year.


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Q My hawthorn hedge grows well in the spring but over the year it develops mildew. What’s the problem, and how do I treat it?
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Retroreflective sheeting and articles are formed in which the size of the retroreflective and non-retroflective surfaces may be varied across an array of microprisms. This is accomplished by varying the location of the reflective coating applied to the microprism side facets, such that, some prism side facets are completely coated with reflective material while others are coated only at the apex area; and still others are coated with a non-reflective coatings, such as, a colored adhesive.
1. A method of forming retroreflective sheeting comprising the steps of:
a) forming an array of microprisms in a sheet of material, the microprisms each having a base facet with side facets extending therefrom and meeting at an apex; and
b) forming a reflective coating throughout an extended area of the array on (i) all the surface area of the side facets of a first set of the microprisms, and (ii) on a portion of the side facets of a second set of microprisms, thereby forming a relatively small retroreflective microprism surface area on the second set of microprisms, as compared to the larger retroreflective surface area of the first set of microprisms, wherein all the surface area of the side facets are reflectively coated, and leaving any remaining microprism facets with no reflective coating.
2. The method of claim 1 including the step of forming a colored non-reflective coating over some of the facets having no reflective coating.
3. The method of claim 1 including the step of forming an air space adjacent the facets having no reflective coating.
4. A sheeting made in accordance with the method of claim 1.
5. A method of forming retroreflective sheeting comprising the steps of:
a) forming a first array of microprisms in a sheet of material, the microprisms each having a base facet with side facets extending therefrom and meeting at an apex;
b) forming a reflective coating on (i) all surface areas of the side facets of some of the microprisms in the first array, and (ii) on a portion of the surface areas of the side facets of some of the microprisms in the first array and leaving the remaining surface areas of microprism facets in the first array with no reflective coating;
c) forming a first transparent coating over the first array;
d) forming a second array of microprisms in a sheet of material, the microprisms each having a base facet with side facets extending therefrom and meeting at an apex;
e) forming a reflective coating on (i) all surface areas of the side facets of some of the microprisms in the second array, and (ii) on a portion of the surface areas of the side facets of some of the microprisms in the second array and leaving the remaining surface areas of microprism facets in the second array with no reflective coating; and
f) bonding the first and second arrays together.
6. A sheeting made in accordance with the method of claim 5.
7. Retroreflective sheeting comprised of an array of microprisms formed on a sheet, each microprism comprising a solid body having a base side with facet sides extending to an apex, with a first set of said microprisms having the entire surface area of the side facets covered with light reflective material and a second set of said microprisms having the side facets only partially covered with reflective material, thereby forming a relatively small retroreflective microprism surface area on the second set of microprisms, as compared to the larger retroreflective surface area of the first set of microprisms wherein all the surface area of the side facets are reflectively coated.
8. The sheeting of claim 7 wherein some of the prism facets are left completely uncovered.
9. The sheeting of claim 8 wherein a colored backing is bonded to the uncovered facets.
10. The sheeting of claim 7 which comprises a structure selected from the group of structures including traffic control materials, vehicle markings, photoelectric sensors, internally illuminated articles, partially light transmissive signs, directional reflectors, garments and markings.
11. Retroreflective sheeting comprising:
a) a body member having a planar face and an array of closely spaced microprisms each having a base adjacent said planar face from which side facets extend which intercept at a tip;
b) a reflective interface extending throughout the entire array of said microprisms in a pattern over selected portions of the side facets of a first set of microprisms such that certain microprism side facets of said first set have a non-reflective interface while some microprisms of said first set have a reflective interface on all surface areas of the side facets, and microprisms of a second set have a reflective interface on only a portion of the surface area of the side facets, thereby forming a relatively small retroreflective microprism surface area on the second set of microprisms, as compared to the larger retroreflective surface area of the first set of microprisms wherein all the surface area of the side facets are reflectively coated; and
c) non-reflective covering over the side facet surfaces of some of said microprism facets having no reflective interface whereby lights rays impinging on said first planar face and thereafter impinging upon the base of microprisms having reflective interfaces are retroreflected thereby in the direction from which they came and those impinging upon the base of microprisms having a non-reflective covering are refracted therefrom.
12. The retroreflective sheeting in accordance with claim 11 wherein said reflective interface is comprised of a metallic layer and the non-reflective covering is a colored adhesive coating.
13. The retroreflective sheeting in accordance with claim 11 wherein a fabric is bonded to said coating.
14. The retroreflective sheeting in accordance with claim 11 wherein some of said microprisms having no reflective interface have an air interface formed about substantially the entire side facet surface.
15. The sheeting of claim 11 which comprises a structure selected from the group of structures including traffic control materials, vehicle markings, photoelectric sensors, internally illuminated articles, partially light transmissive signs, directional reflectors, garments and markings.
Retroreflective sheet material is widely employed for a variety of safety and decorative purposes, and is particularly useful when the need for night time visibility is significant under conditions of low ambient light. In retroreflective materials, the light rays impinging upon the front surface are reflected back towards the source of the illumination in a substantially parallel path. In situations where headlights or search lights on boats and aircraft are the only source of illumination, this ability to retroreflect the bulk of the rays falling thereon is especially significant for warning signs.
Among the applications for such retroreflective materials are reflective tapes and patches for clothing of firemen, reflective vests and belts, bands for posts and barrels, traffic cone collars, highway signs, warning reflectors, and the like.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,801,193 granted Jan. 31, 1989 (incorporated herein in its entirety by reference), there is described in detail a partially retroreflective sheet producing process in which grid patterns of metallized and unmetallized prisms are formed, and the use of adhesive spacing to provide an air backing for unmetallized prisms.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,229,882 granted Jul. 20, 1993 (incorporated herein in its entirety by reference) describes in detail a process for producing retroreflective microprism material providing a visual coloration, wherein some of the microprisms have a retroreflective interface and the remainder have a colored non-reflective coating thereon.
As a result, light rays entering the front or base face which impinge upon the prism side facets having retroreflective interfaces are redirected so that they exit the material in a parallel path i.e. retroreflect. Light rays which travel to the facets of color coated prisms are refracted from those prisms and impart a visual coloration to the material in daylight and ambient light.
In accordance with the present invention, retroreflective sheeting and articles are formed of multiple size prismatic reflectors located in multiple locations. The multiple size reflectors are formed by selectively applying a reflective coating to the side facets of selected portions of microprisms in an array, followed by application of a colored adhesive coating to the uncoated facets of the array.
Certain of the prism facets in the array are only reflectively coated in the tip area of the prism facets, where the side facets meet at the apex. Such prisms will retroreflect like a small prism versus areas where the entire prism side facets surface is coated. Uncoated areas with a colored adhesive backing will diffusely reflect light.
The pattern of reflecting coating applied can be of any shape or format, can be random in shape or format, or can be registered so that the prism facets are coated in a precision pattern. The coating is preferably a metallic reflective coating of material, such as, aluminum, silver, copper, etc.
The result is a retroreflecting material which creates a uniform light pattern (the result of the different size retroreflecting prism facets created) and a material that has a high degree of color (the result of the colored adhesive wetting the transparent uncoated facet surfaces of the prisms).
Alternatively, the adhesive backing can be spaced away from the patterned metallized prism facets to allow an air space so that the index of refraction change from prism material to air allows the uncoated portions of the prism facets to specularly reflect light.
FIG. 1 is a partially diagrammatic illustration of an early step of a prior art embodiment of a process for forming a retroreflective material.
FIG. 2 is a similar illustration of a subsequent step in which a reflective metallic deposit has been formed on certain portion of the microprism formations formed in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a similar illustration showing a colored adhesive coating material deposited over the entire back surface of the sheet material of FIG. 2 and a fabric layer adhered thereto.
FIG. 4 is a similar illustration showing the removal from FIG. 3 of the carrier sheeting.
FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged sectional view of an alternate multilayer embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged partial sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the invention.
Turning first to FIG. 1, the first steps in the process of the invention is similar to that of the prior art depicted in the aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 5,239,882. A thin flexible sheet material body member 10 is temporarily laminated to a relatively thick carrier sheet 12 by an adhesive layer 14 which preferentially adheres to the carrier sheet 12. In this step, the thick carrier sheet 12 has been precoated with the adhesive 14 and is passed through the nip of a pair of laminating rollers (not shown) with the body member 10.
In the next step (not shown), the lower or opposite surface of the body member 10 is provided with a thin tie coat 20 of synthetic resin. This coated laminate is then pressed against the surface of a mold 22 with closely spaced microprism recesses 24 formed therein in which is deposited a transparent fluid synthetic resin composition. The assembly is exposed to heat or ultraviolet rays from the lamps 28 to cure the fluid resin composition to form solid microprism formations 26 on the surface of body member 10.
In the illustrated embodiment of the process, the sheet material is stripped from the surface of the mold 22 and inverted, then vacuum metallized or otherwise treated to selectively form transparent reflective metallic deposits 30A-30B on the surface of the microprism formations 26 leaving some prisms 50 uncoated, as seen in FIG. 2.
In FIG. 3, a laminate is formed in which an optional flexible fabric 36 is bonded to the structure of FIG. 2 by a coating 38 of colored adhesive disposed over the entire surface of the microprism side facets. Thus, this coating 38 is in direct contact with those microprisms 26 which do not have the metallic deposit 30A-30B.
In FIG. 4, the carrier 12 and its adhesive bonding layer 14 have been stripped from the transparent body member 10 and sheet 12 supporting the microprism bodies 26.
The microprisms 26 are closely spaced and can be described as cube corner formations. Details concerning the structure and operation of such microprisms may be found in Rowland U.S. Pat. No. 3,684,348 granted Aug. 15, 1972. These microprisms or cube corner formations may have a side edge dimension of up to 0.025 inch, but the preferred structures use edge dimensions of not more than 0.007 inch, and most desirably on the order of 0.005 inch.
The body member of the sheeting will generally have a thickness on the order of 0.010 inch and preferably about 0.006 and 0.002 inch when a highly flexible laminate is to be formed, depending upon the method of fabrication, the resins, and other characteristics desired for the retroreflective sheeting.
The microprism sheeting may be formed by casting prisms upon a film surface functioning as the body, as described above, or by embossing a preformed sheeting, or by casting both body and prisms concurrently. Generally, the resins employed for the microprism sheeting are cross linked thermoplastic formulations, and desirably these resins provide flexibility, light stability, and good weathering characteristics. In some instances, the front face of the retroreflective sheeting may be provided with a protective coating such as by application of a lacquer or other coating material. Suitable resins for the retroreflective sheeting include vinyl chloride polymers, polyesters, polycarbonates, methyl methacrylate polymers, polyurethanes and acrylated urethanes.
To protect the relatively thin body member during processing, the relatively thick carrier temporarily bonded thereto will generally have a thickness of 0.005-0.008 inch. The adhesive used to effect the bonding therebetween preferentially adheres to the carrier and is conveniently a silicon adhesive applied to a thickness of about 0.00025-0.0005 inch. When ultraviolet curing of the resin in the prism is employed, the adhesive must be transparent to the light rays. Although various resins may be employed for the carrier, polyesters and particularly polyethylene terepthalate are desirably employed because of their toughness and relative resistance to processing conditions. As with the adhesive, the carrier should be transparent to the ultraviolet radiation used to effect curing. Moreover, the surface of the carrier may be treated to enhance the preferential adhesion of the adhesive to the surface of the carrier.
As is known, the reflective interface for the prisms may be provided by a reflective coating of metal or by an air interface. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a reflective coating is provided only upon selected portions of the surfaces of at least some of the microprisms, and such reflective coatings have most commonly been vacuum metallized aluminum deposits, although metallic lacquers and other specular coating materials may also be used. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, the adhesive backing 36' can be spaced away from the patterned metallized prism facets to allow an air space 300 so that the index of refraction change from prism material to air allows the uncoated portions of certain of the prism facets, e.g., prism 50, to specularly reflect light.
In one embodiment, the vacuum metallized prism surface is printed in a coating apparatus with a grid-like pattern.
Pattern metallizing can be used to vacuum coat just the tip of the prism in a number of ways. One way is to create a very small metallized area, in the order of a 0.004" dot or triangles and register the metallizing so that it is on the tip of the prism. Also a random pattern of dots spaced apart by unequal distances can be created such that no mater how the pattern is located on the prism array some of the dots will be located on the tops of the prisms. Another method is to create a pattern that is a series of lines which vary in width, from 0.004" to 0.050" for example, so that some prisms are metallized with a narrow width area and others are metallize with a wider width area. The lines in the pattern would be present in multiple directions, for example three directions 60 degrees apart, and differentially spaced such that no matter how the pattern occurs on the prism array some small, some large and groups of large prisms will be created.
A preferred method of pattern metallizing the deposits 30A-30B of FIG. 2 is to pass the sheeting, upon which the exposed prism formations 26 have been formed, through rollers which cause a negative image in oil of the desired pattern. The sheeting then passes by a metallizing deposition apparatus. The oil pattern prevents local metal deposits, however metal is printed or deposited in regions not covered by oil. (See U.S. Pat. No. 5,412,187, Walters et al., issued 2 May 1995).
In either of the techniques, the result is that some of the microprism facets 40 are partially coated, others are completely coated with the reflective deposit 30A and 30B, respectively, and the remaining prism surfaces 50 are free from any reflective coating.
A colored non-reflective light dispersive adhesive coating 38 is then applied over the entire prism surface and directly coats the side facets of unmetallized prisms or prism portions. Thereafter, the backing fabric material 36 is applied.
In an alternate embodiment as shown in FIG. 6, a colored adhesive 38' is applied in a pattern to the prism surfaces and to a depth greater than the height of the prisms. When the backing fabric 36' is laminated thereto, it is spaced from the prisms by the adhesive 38' and this provides an air interface 300 about the uncoated prisms 50, so that light may be retroreflected therefrom.
The backing 36 may be a woven or laid fabric, or a flexible, durable polymeric material. Suitable resins include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyurethanes, acrylated polyurethanes and ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers. Polyester and urethane fabrics may be employed as well as those of natural fibers such as cotton. Flame retardants may be incorporated in the adhesives as well as in the fabric backing 36 to impart flame retardance to the retroreflective material.
Although other metals may be used to provide a specular metal deposit including silver, rhodium, copper, tin, zinc, and palladium, the preferred and most economical processes utilize aluminum vacuum deposition. Other deposition techniques include electroless plating, electroplating, ion deposition and sputter coating.
The step of adhering the backing to the retroreflective sheeting may simply involve passing the adhesively coated retroreflective sheeting through the nip of a pair of rolls together with the backing material 26 to apply the necessary pressure to effect adhesion. If a heat activatable adhesive is employed, the retroreflective sheeting may be subjected to preheating prior to passage through the rolls, or the rolls may be heated to achieve the necessary activation. However, it is also practicable to employ ultrasonic welding and other techniques to bond the backing material to the retroreflective sheeting by the material of the backing material itself when it is thermoplastic.
To provide a coloration to the retroreflective light at night, a dye may be incorporated in the resin used to form the body member 10, or the tie coat 20, or even the prisms 26. As an alternative to a dye and as an effective necessity in some resin systems, the coloration may be provided as a finely divided pigment which is well dispersed; however, some loss in retroreflectivity will occur as the result of refraction by pigment particles which are directly in the path of light rays.
The different size retroreflective prism surfaces may be observed in FIG. 4 from a comparison of the metal backing 30A on the tips of the prism 26A versus the complete metallization 30B on prism 26B. The un-metallized area 50 between the metallized prism facet areas 30A or 30B which is backed by a colored adhesive 38 forms a diffuse reflecting surface rather than the normal specular refectory surface formed when the prism facets are air backed or vacuum coated with reflective metal coating.
A retroreflective film which consists of one or multiple layers of retroreflective films which are pattern metallized and laminated together with transparent films or adhesives can be made. The laminated films can contain different sizes of prisms in each retroreflecting layer creating excellent short and long distance retroreflective performance. The clear film or adhesive used during the lamination process must have an index of refraction which is close to the index of refraction of the material used to form the prism.
An example of one such alternate embodiment is shown in FIG. 5 wherein numeral 120 indicates a transparent top, or outer, film 0.0001" to 0.020" in thickness. Numeral 140 denotes a first prism layer of retroreflecting prisms 142 of a size smaller than the prisms 182 in second prism layer 180. Numeral 150 is a layer of transparent adhesive which has an index of refraction equal (approximately) to the index of a refraction of the prisms 142 in layer 140. Numeral 160 is a layer of transparent film 0.0001" to 0.020" in thickness. A thick film is preferred for this layer. Second prism layer 180 is a layer of retroreflective prisms 182 of a size greater than the prisms 142 in layer 140. An aluminum or other reflective coating 190 is applied to some of the retroreflecting prisms 142 and 182, respectively, in layers 140 and 180 using the previously described pattern metallizing process.
The small reflective coated prisms 142 in layer 140 are approximately 0.001" to 0.005" in pitch and designed to provide wide observation angle performance. The large reflective coated prisms 182 in layer 180 are 0.004" to 0.008 in pitch and provide narrow observation angle performance.
Layer 200 is preferably formed of an opaque white adhesive which bonds prism layer 180 to substrate 210.
In zone Z1 the incoming light rays R will be retroreflected from the large metallized prism reflectors 212 of layer 140. In zone Z2 light rays R are reflected off small prism reflector 190.
In zone Z3 the light will pass through layer 140, because of the index matching adhesive 150 and transparent film layer 160, and retroreflect from the much larger metallized prism facets 214 in layer 180.
In zone Z4 the light will pass through both layers of prisms 140 and 180 and diffusely reflect from the white adhesive layer 200 contributing to the whiteness (Cap Y) of the retroreflecting structure.
The structures described above can be expanded to include more layers of partially metallized retroreflecting prisms. The prism can be of various sizes in each layer, the metallic coating used may be different in each layer, and the area of pattern metallizing in each layer can be varied to change the retroreflecting or whiteness (Cap Y) properties of the overall retroreflecting structures.
The above-described sheeting can be used to form structures, such as traffic control materials, vehicle markings, photoelectric sensors, internally illuminated articles, partially light transmissive signs, directional reflectors, garments and marking.
Having thus described a few particular embodiments of the invention, various alterations, modifications and improvements will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Such alterations, modifications and improvements as are made obvious by this disclosure are intended to be part of this description though not expressly stated herein, and are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing description is by way of example only, and not limiting. The invention is limited only as defined in the following claims and equivalents thereto.


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Tenor saxophonist David "Bubba" Brooks, born in Fayetteville, N.C., in 1922, is the older brother of tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks. While Tina, who died in 1974, recorded as a leader and sideman for Blue Note in the late '50s and early '60s, Bubba followed a more obscure jazz path. He performed with Sonny Thompson's R & B band in the '50s, pop singers Dee Clark and Clyde McPhatter in the '60s and organist Jimmy McGriff in the early '70s. In 1976, he began playing regularly with organist Bill Doggett, a gig that lasted almost 20 years. In the '80s, he joined the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, a group of veterans who tour the festival circuit from time to time.
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Last year, as expected, life insurers in the United States paid out a large number of Covid-19 death-benefit payouts. Surprisingly, many people saw an increase in other types of death claims as well.
Many of the other fatalities, according to industry executives and actuaries, are linked to delays in medical care as a result of 2020 lockdowns, and then, later, people’s fears of seeking treatment and difficulty lining up appointments.
Some insurers expect these deaths to remain high for some time, even if Covid-19 deaths are down this year.
Globe Life Inc., Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., HIG, Primerica Inc., and Reinsurance Group of America Inc. were among insurers reporting higher non-Covid-19 deaths compared to pre-pandemic baselines in earnings calls for the previous two quarters.
“The losses we are seeing continue to be elevated over 2019 levels, we believe, due at least in part to the pandemic and the presence of either delayed or unavailable healthcare,” Globe Life finance chief Frank Svoboda told analysts and investors earlier this month.
Deaths from heart and circulatory problems, as well as neurological disorders, are among the non-coronavirus-specific claims, he said. “We anticipate that they will become less impactful over the course of 2022, but we do expect to see some elevated levels throughout the year,” he said.
In their fourth-quarter earnings call, Primerica executives expressed concern about an unusually high number of non-Covid-19 deaths in 2022. “Some of these will be the result of delayed medical care or an increase in the incidence of societal-related issues, such as an increase in the prevalence of substance abuse,” Chief Financial Officer Alison Rand explained in an email interview.
Many medical professionals have expressed concern about Americans’ untreated health problems since the pandemic’s early stages, as Covid-19 has put strain on the nation’s healthcare system.
According to the American Council of Life Insurance, the 2020 pandemic will result in the largest annual increase in death benefits paid by U.S. carriers since the 1918 influenza epidemic, amounting to billions of dollars. However, the impact on the industry’s bottom line has been less severe than anticipated, owing to the fact that many victims are older people who typically have smaller policies, if any coverage at all.
Nonetheless, Covid-19 and other excess deaths have reduced many carriers’ quarterly earnings, particularly as deaths linked to the Delta variant have increased for people in their working years who have employer-sponsored death benefits. “Earnings impacts have been material, and there still appears to be some Covid-19 discount, but investors are beginning to consider mortality claims costs,” said Andrew Kligerman, a stock analyst with Credit Suisse Securities.
Death-benefit claims typically vary only slightly year to year, so the recent increases are out of the ordinary.
According to some life insurers, non-Covid-19 excess deaths increased in the third quarter of last year after being negligible or modest in previous quarters. These findings are consistent with findings from the Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s ongoing Covid-19 survey of 20 of the nation’s leading sellers of group life insurance to employers.
According to R. Dale Hall, managing director of research at the society, incurred claims counts were 37.7 percent higher than a pre-pandemic baseline in the third quarter, with a nearly 50-50 split between claims directly tied to Covid-19 and those that weren’t. The group is still analyzing data from the fourth quarter.
Mr. Hall reported that non-Covid-19 excess claims were 19% in the third quarter, compared to 18.7 percent for Covid-19 claims. In previous quarters, non-coronavirus-specific excess claims did not exceed 6.4 percent.
In a conference call with analysts, Hartford Financial Chief Executive Christopher Swift stated that the company “experienced higher levels of non-Covid excess mortality during the quarter,” which included heart, stroke, and cancer causes of death.
He explained that the company’s experience with such claims “has been very bouncy over the last six quarters, so I don’t see a trend per se,” aside from those that appear to “indicate maybe a second-order effect with Covid and people not taking care of themselves.” The insurer is one of the largest group-benefits providers in the country.
According to CEO J. Scott Davison of nonpublicly traded OneAmerica Financial Partners, claims for working-age adults were about 140 percent of a pre-pandemic baseline during the third quarter.
He claims that Covid-19 is responsible for roughly two-thirds of the excess deaths. Mr. Davison’s team believes that some of the remaining deaths, in addition to those caused by delayed medical care, may be the result of previous Covid-19 infections. He cited scientific evidence that the virus may pave the way for future medical complications, implying that survivors may “later die from the toll Covid has taken on their bodies.”
The impact of Covid-19 on the cost of life insurance, both directly and indirectly, is unknown. Some insurers say they are modestly pricing group-life contracts on the assumption that the virus will be present at least until 2022. These contracts are usually renegotiated every couple of years. Meanwhile, insurers are still attempting to determine what impact this may or may not have on long-term mortality.


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Ali Velshi sat down in Tuscaloosa with six of Alabama’s last abortion providers and advocates, who continue to “fight like Hell” for reproductive rights and women’s health care, despite being up against the most punishing anti-abortion laws in the country. Kari Crowe of Reproductive Health Services in Montgomery describes the ultimate nightmare for health care providers, “when you know you can help, but you can’t.” In Alabama, it’s against the law to even refer someone to a clinic that will help them with an abortion. But nothing is an accident, says Tuscaloosa Rep. Chris England. Alabama seems like it’s trying “to make life so hard that you don’t want to live here.”
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Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty ImagesIn a striking demonstration of political backlash against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Kansas voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected—by a considerable 19-point margin—a constitutional amendment that would have given state lawmakers the power to ban abortions.The defeat of this referendum sends a clear message to national Democrats that the energy surrounding this issue is on their side, and with the right messaging, the party can success
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Indiana state representative proposed bill to outlaw erectile dysfunction drugs in light of abortion ban
State Representative John L. Bartlett argued that banning erectile dysfunction drugs will put the onus of pregnancy onto men.
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Indiana-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced in a statement obtained by The Hill on Saturday that it would look to expand employment growth outside the state following the passage of a near-total ban on abortion. The legislation, signed into law by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), would bar the procedure except in cases of rape…
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A 12-year-old boy who had been in a coma for four months died Saturday at a London hospital after doctors ended the life-sustaining treatment his family had fought to continue. Archie Battersbee’s mother, Hollie Dance, said her son died at 12:15 p.m., about two hours after the hospital began withdrawing treatment. British courts had rejected both the family’s effort to extend treatment and a request to move Archie to a hospice, saying neither move was in the child's best interests.
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The nominations for the 2013 Best Reggae Album Grammy, as in previous years, acknowledge the genre's veteran acts while overlooking popular releases by a younger generation of artists. The nominees are Jimmy Cliff's "Rebirth" (Ume/Sunpower Records); The Original Wailers' "Miracle" (MRG Recordings); Toots and The Maytals' "Reggae Got Soul: Unplugged on Strawberry Hill" (Metropolis Recordings); Sly and Robbie and the Jam Masters' "New Legend Jamaica 50th Edition" (Mondo Tunes) and Sean Paul's "Tomahawk Technique" (VP/Atlantic)
By special request and popular demand, the Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), by Martin's International, returns to South Florida for its 32nd Anniversary, for the fifth time in 26years. On Saturday, May 4th, 2013, the prestigious Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, in Coral Springs/Fort Lauderdale, Florida will be the site for the staging of the star-studded 32nd Annual IRAWMA. The red carpet arrival with the glitz, glamour and interviews, kicks off at 6:00pm. Special early-bird tickets go on sale Friday, October 5th, 2012 at www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com or www.irawma.com. For information call 877-9-REGGAE (734-423) or 312-427-0266.


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Stroke may be an unusual event in pregnancy, but it’s becoming less of a rarity, according to a new study.1 Hospitalizations related to stroke in pregnancy increased 54% over the past dozen years, from 4,085 in 1994–95 to 6,293 in 2006–07.
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed a large national database of 5 to 8 million discharges from 1,000 hospitals and compared the rates of stroke from 1994–95 with the rates from 2006–07 in women who were pregnant, delivering a baby, and who had recently given birth.
In women who were pregnant, the rate of hospitalization for stroke rose 47%. The rate during the 12 weeks after delivery rose 83%. The rate remained stable for hospitalizations that occurred during the time immediately surrounding childbirth.
“I am surprised at the magnitude of the increase, which is substantial,” said Elena V. Kuklina, MD, PhD, lead author of the study and senior service fellow and epidemiologist at the CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention in Atlanta, Ga. “Our results indicate an urgent need to take a closer look. Stroke is such a debilitating condition. We need to put more effort into prevention.”
“Now more and more women entering pregnancy already have some type of risk factor for stroke, such as obesity, chronic hypertension, diabetes, or congenital heart disease. Since pregnancy by itself is a risk factor, if you have one of these other stroke risk factors, it doubles the risk.”
Not surprisingly, the prevalence of high blood pressure also rose over the 12-year period. In 1994–95, the rate was:
- 11.3% in antepartum women
- 23.4% in women at or near delivery
- 27.8% in women within 12 weeks after delivery.
In 2006–07, the rate was:
- 17% in antepartum women
- 28.5% in women at or near delivery
- 40.9% in women within 12 weeks after delivery.
“It’s best for women to enter pregnancy with ideal cardiovascular health, without additional risk factors,” Kuklina said. She recommends development of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary plan that gives doctors and patients guidelines for appropriate monitoring and care before, during, and after childbirth.
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WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - Last week a man was arrested in West Richland with more than 15 grams of crystal meth, drug paraphernalia, and a scale after his home was searched by a community officer with the Department of Corrections.
The man was on probation and under current regulations D.O.C. officers have the right to search the suspects home to ensure they are not breaking any of their probation restrictions.
Throughout the city of West Richland there are a number of sex offenders, drug offenders and other people that are required to check in with an official from the D.O.C. as part of their probation requirements.
West Richland Police Chief Layne Erdman said that the D.O.C. officers sometimes play the role of a liaison between criminals and the police.
For the past four years the West Richland Police Department has had a permanent community officer from the Department of Corrections located inside their department headquarters.
Local high risk offenders that are required to meet with the D.O.C. officer must come to the police station directly. In West Richland this program has only been in effect for four years. Prior to that the D.O.C. operated out of their main Kennewick office. The D.O.C. officer and police officers did not have daily contact with each other.
Erdman said he likes having the D.O.C. officer directly at the police station because it opens up the lines of communication. He said, "We find out who's living here, what they're doing now, how they are doing on probation. We have that information and share it back and forth, so we can keep track of the criminal in our community. "
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For the first time, a genetic link specific to risk of childhood leukemia has been identified.
A gene that helps control the aging process by acting as a cell's internal clock has been linked to cancer by a major new study.
An international consortium has shown for the first time evidence of substantial overlap of genetic risk factors shared between bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia and less overlap between those conditions and autism and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs found in millions of medicine cabinets, may help treat Rett Syndrome.
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BWW Reviews: MEGAN HILTY is a Smash Hit in Cincinnati
Megan Hilty sang with the Cincinnati Pops, conducted by John Morris Russell, over the weekend. The Pops did what they always do which is play outstanding music. They didn't miss a note in any number and if their rendition of "He Lives in You" from the Lion King doesn't spark a Disney Night with the Pops idea, I will be shocked (I'll also be first in line for that show).
Hilty started her part of the show with "They Just Keep Moving the Line" from Smash and she killed it. She basically said that this show you are about to witness might just blow your face off. She then sang "The Best is Yet to Come" and "Bye, Bye, Baby" from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which was her audition song for Smash. After Hilty sang those three songs perfectly, the pops played a couple more numbers and then there was an intermission. And this is where the night kind of hit a flat note. Hilty warmed up the audience for this epic show but then she went off stage for over 15 minutes; I found that odd.
The rest of the show comprised of Hilty singing an array of songs. The highlights of the second act were "Popular" from Wicked where she actually sang in her Glinda voice and "Second Hand White Baby Grand" from Smash. But once again, during this act she went off stage two more times. This just seemed to ruin the flow of the performance. The last four songs (including the encore) were in a row and it was the best section of the show. A performer should always leave a concert with the audience wanting more but in this case it was different; I left feeling as if I didn't get enough Hilty.
Overall, Hilty was phenomenal and the Pops sounded great so the night was very enjoyable. I would have preferred a different set arrangement but I left there thinking the performance was a hit. I hope Hilty can make another trip to Cincinnati sometime very soon and I'm looking forward to the rest of the Pops season.
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CHA's tale of woe in attempts to sell up continued this week with the announcement that its proposed acquisition by telco hardware distributor Quadtel was not proceeding.
In a press statement, CHA managing director Roger Bushell claimed Quadtel were actually in no position to afford the deal.
"We had a series of meetings, conversations and communications to say that it was a done deal between CHA and Quadtel right up to this week," Bushell said in the statement. "Then, and only then, were we informed that Quadtel is not in a position to commit to the acquisition.
"After 10 weeks of negotiations and due diligence on CHA, Quadtel didn't disclose it couldn't afford the deal until this week."
Bushell alluded to recent lack of investor interest in Quadtel as being the cause of the deal's failure.
"I guess you only have to watch the stock market to see that a huge chunk of its market capital has been eroded recently," he said. "It is a shame Quadtel couldn't complete [the sale]. Not least because of the substantial resources taken up in negotiating this kind of deal, but especially because the agreement did offer significant broadband synergy between the companies."
An obviously disappointed Bushell indicated CHA is still very keen to push into the broadband space and said it is something he hopes to "pursue vigorously" with its "existing vendors as well as new ones". He claimed it was always the strength, turnover, profitability and national infrastructure of CHA that was driving the deal in the first place.
"So it is back to business as usual at CHA today," he said.

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This is the creamiest and easiest cauliflower mash! It doesn’t take many ingredients and I only use the microwave and my Ninja Blender. You can use a food processor or blender. I have been using my Ninja Blender for a lot more lately than just […]
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Hi! The Second Episode of the World Tour Series on Trinidad and Tobago!
On July 31, 1498, Christopher Columbus, already on his third expedition, alighted on the coasts of Trinidad.
Originally, the island of Trinidad was populated by the Igneri, a part of Arawak Indian peoples, who are peace-loving cultivators of land and the Caribs, who were gatherers and quite a fierce tribe.
Today it is the third Richest country in the Americas.
See You Again!

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Are you looking for a perfect getaway near Nairobi for the upcoming Easter weekend? Look no further! We have compiled a list of 10 amazing places within 100 to 200 kilometers of Nairobi that are perfect for a leisurely weekend trip. These destinations offer a wide range of activities, from wildlife spotting to cultural experiences and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Let’s dive in and explore these exciting options.
- Hell’s Gate National Park (90 km)
Hell’s Gate National Park is famous for its remarkable landscape, featuring gorges, volcanic rock formations, and natural geothermal hot springs. It offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and bird watching. The park is also home to numerous wildlife species like zebras, buffaloes, and baboons. Don’t forget to visit the Olkaria Geothermal Spa for a rejuvenating soak in the natural hot springs.
- Mount Longonot (60 km)
Mount Longonot, a dormant volcano, offers a perfect opportunity for a day hike. The 3-4-hour hike to the crater rim provides stunning views of the Great Rift Valley. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it at the summit while you take in the breathtaking panorama. Bird watchers and nature lovers will also enjoy the abundant flora and fauna found in the surrounding Mount Longonot National Park.
- Lake Naivasha (80 km)
Lake Naivasha is an ideal destination for bird watchers, with over 400 bird species recorded in the area. The lake also offers boat tours and fishing opportunities, allowing you to explore the rich aquatic life. Visit the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary to see giraffes, zebras, and antelopes up close or spend a relaxing afternoon picnicking by the lake.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (170 km)
Although slightly beyond the 100-kilometer radius, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is worth the extra effort. This world-renowned wildlife conservancy is home to the last remaining northern white rhinos and a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees. Enjoy game drives, guided bush walks, and night safaris for an unforgettable wildlife experience.
- Giraffe Centre (20 km)
Located in the suburb of Lang’ata, the Giraffe Centre offers an up-close and personal experience with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Feed and take selfies with these friendly creatures while learning about their conservation efforts. The center also offers nature walks in the surrounding Gogo River Bird Sanctuary.
- Ngong Hills (25 km)
A popular weekend destination for Nairobi residents, Ngong Hills provides a refreshing escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. The rolling hills are perfect for hiking, jogging, and picnicking. Enjoy the cool breeze, panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley, and Nairobi skyline from the summit.
- Nairobi National Park (10 km)
Just a short drive from the city center, Nairobi National Park offers a unique wildlife experience within the city’s boundaries. The park hosts a variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and rhinos. Enjoy a game drive or a guided walk, and don’t forget to visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to witness baby elephants being fed and cared for.
- Karura Forest (15 km)
Karura Forest offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Enjoy nature walks, bird watching, and cycling along the forest’s well-maintained trails. Visit the Mau Mau caves, a historical site used by Kenyan freedom fighters, or unwind at the serene waterfall and river within the forest.
- Oloolua Nature Trail (20 km)
Located in the Karen suburb, Oloolua Nature Trail is
an excellent spot for nature enthusiasts and families looking for a relaxing day outdoors. The trail meanders through a beautiful indigenous forest, featuring a 33-meter high waterfall, scenic picnic sites, and a 20-meter long cave. The trail is ideal for walking, jogging, and bird watching. Don’t forget to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in one of the designated picnic areas.
- Paradise Lost (15 km)
Paradise Lost, situated in Kiambu, is a popular recreational park featuring a beautiful waterfall, lake, and vast picnic grounds. Explore the 2.5-million-year-old Stone Age caves, take a guided nature walk, or indulge in some exciting activities like horse riding, fishing, and boat riding. The park also offers a playground and a petting zoo, making it an ideal destination for families with children.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, tranquility, or a mix of both, these 10 destinations near Nairobi offer plenty of options for a memorable Easter weekend getaway. With a variety of outdoor activities, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery, these destinations will provide an unforgettable experience for travelers of all ages and interests. So pack your bags, grab your family or friends, and head out to explore the incredible attractions just a short drive away from Nairobi.

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Opening in the fall of 2011, Evans Creek Preserve (ECP) is a new City park located in unincorporated King County on the City of Sammamish’s northern border. This undeveloped open space includes a segment of Evans Creek, large areas of wetlands, steep slopes, and open meadow areas. A diverse collection of wildlife calls ECP home, including deer, black bears, hawks, songbirds, and beavers.
Evans Creek Preserve Phase I: Upper Parking Lot and Meadow Trail System includes the construction of a small upper parking lot, a pedestrian bridge crossing Evans Creek, an ADA loop trail around the inner meadow, restrooms, and a tool shed. A large trail loop will be constructed in partnership with the Washington Trails Association (WTA) along with boardwalks, foot bridges, and viewing platforms. Additionally, trail and site informational kiosks will be located at the upper parking lot and near the restroom detailing the various features of this unique park.


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- The appearance is simple and beautiful, and the built-in LED light can help you put the ash in the right place.
- The simple design can be placed in the car cup frame, easy to install.
- Peculiar shape, and convenient to use.
- This product is made of environment-friendly materials. You can use it in your home, car or outdoors.
- Clamshell design can be placed to fly ash.
- When you open the lid to 90 degrees, the LED light will be on.
- The inner cylinder of the ashtray is made of flame retardant PBT and is very safe
- Retail Packaging: Colored Box
- Gross Weight: 0.134kg
- Volume Weight : 0.172kg
- Length: 8.000cm
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Stainless steel structure of which the poles with patterns are free flowing in the wind.
Inspiration Conus Leopardus shell.
Size: 6.5 m high and 6m long.
by Jan Huijbers
Jan Huijbers lives and works in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
email Jan at janhuijbnz @ gmail.com (remove the spaces)
See some of his earlier paintings.


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I miss comic books. This thought occured to me when I went downtown and visited Graham Crackers Comics on Michigan and Madison. That's where I bought a majority of my books.
I would like to be able to buy comics again and see what's going on with Vertigo Comics, Action Comics, Detective Comics, and Marvel Comics. See what's up with my favorite Superheroes such as Batman, Superman, Green Latern, and so on and so forth. So many stories I have missed out on.
What's going on with them?


Maybe, to a collector, if you had one that was new in the box, it might be more valuable.
Mechanically, a comemmorative is the same as a regular gun.
Sometimes you can find one that has not been fired or has not been fired much, and if you can get it for a good price, buy it. But, don't pay more just because it has the medallion in the stock. They don't work or shoot any better.


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Effect of Socio-economic and Biological Variables on Birth Weight in Madhya Pradesh, India
Som, S., and Pal, M., and Adak, D.K., and Gharami, A.K., and Bharati, S., and Bharati, P., (2004) Effect of Socio-economic and Biological Variables on Birth Weight in Madhya Pradesh, India. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 10 (2). pp. 159-171. ISSN 1394-035X
Official URL: http://nutriweb.org.my/publications/mjn0010_2/mjn10n2_art4.pdf
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India
Anthropological Survey of India, Madhya Pradesh
Dr. Harising Gour University Madhya Pradesh
A study on a few selected socio-biological and demographic determinants of birth weight was conducted at a hospital in Sagar town, Madhya Pradesh. Records of 2,680 single live births over a period of one year (1st January to 31st December 2000) were analysed. It was found that male infants were 124 g heavier than female infants. Tabular representation of data showed that maternal age, education, ethnicity, father's income and occupation, infant's sex and parity were strongly associated with birth weight of infants. Regression analysis gave a comprehensive picture of such associations and confirmed the above findings. The study showed that the socio-economic and biological variables considered in the analysis have significant effect on birth weight.
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The Osteoarthritis Journey
Is surgery suitable?
What are the non-surgical alternatives?
Is it worth the cost?
The patient journey begins at the GP. Referral to specialists can provide extensive examination at the physical joint, but what happens next? Is it better to undergo surgery or can it be avoided by alternate means?
Are patients receiving all the information they need to proceed with treatment? How can we prevent further harm, reduce cost waste and improve recovery?
These are questions that we want to answer.
what is OPUS?
OPUS is a multidisciplinary collection of surgeons, health economists, statisticians, general practitioners, and physiotherapists spread throughout the nation, but headquartered at St. Vincent’s Hospital – Melbourne.
We work to provide the evidence and tools that will inform better practice at all stages of care for end-stage osteoarthritis.
Our research uses a multi-faceted approach divided into 5 research streams to focus on the knowledge gaps linked closely to the real-world patient journey. This framework utilises the expertise of our researchers to effectively tackle the broader health issue.
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The soul savior who makes you feel like rock 'n roll is still exciting.
Paul Noonan, the lead singer for Ireland's Bell X1, drops by 20 Questions and tells us why the Beatles killed music.
After a rash of solo albums, film scores, and an infamous incident doing the theme to a noted TV show, Clem Snide frontman Eef Barzelay is back, his band in tow, and unafraid to face his future.
Former drug store clerk Elliott Yamin scored high on the American Idol charts. His first album, Elliott Yamin (Hickory, March 2007) went gold in the US and Japan, and was the highest independent debut for a new artist on the Billboard charts. His sophomore album, Fight for Love, released this month.
Pete Townshend is selling (his soul), but who's buying? Not I.
Last autumn, this vidblogger caught Ha Ha Tonka’s stunning show at a Bloodshot Records showcase in Brooklyn. They didn’t disappoint in Austin, either.
The way that the films Notorious, 8 Mile, Walk The Line, and Ray lead up to scenes of performances shows the remarkable and subtle endurance of troubling racial stereotypes and ideals.
The Royal College of Music trained Jon Hopkins released his latest album Insides on Domino on May 5th and he tells us about his inspiration.
Cam'ron brings the weird, the catchy and the bad with his latest album, Crime Pays.
Though I could not put a name to this queerness then, I knew that my ability to be free-to-be me was somehow connected to Michael Jackson’s ability to be free-to-be as bizarre as he wanted to be and still have people respect his life’s work.


Live-streaming platform DouYu International Holdings has raised US$775 million, making it the largest Chinese IPO in the US this year after the company priced its deal at the low end of the indicative range.
DouYu, which is backed by Chinese gaming giant Tencent Holdings, sold 67.4 million American depositary shares (ADS) at US$11.5 each, giving it a valuation of US$3.73 billion.
The company had set a pricing target of US$11.5 to US$14 for the ADS. Every 10 ADS represent one share.
Despite a seemingly lacklustre pricing, the e-sports and gaming streaming company has overshadowed Luckin Coffee’s US$561 million initial public offering and social commerce company Yunji’s US$121 million fundraising. Both these companies listed on Nasdaq in May.
DouYu initially announced plans to raise US$500 million in April, before delaying the listing the following month amid global tensions which have filtered into the technology sector. In July, it filed again with the aim of raising up to US$994 million.
The original filing came almost a year after its closest rival, Huya – also backed by Tencent – raised US$180 million in the US.
DouYu, founded in 2014 in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province, will begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market – one of the three tiers of the New York-based stock exchange – on Wednesday under the symbol “DOYU”.
Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and CMB International Capital led the deal.
In 2018, DouYu reported a net loss of 876.3 million yuan (US$127.4 million), up from 612.9 million yuan the previous year. Revenue, however, was up 94 per cent year on year, thanks in part to its six million paying users.
For the first three months of this year, the company reported a net profit of 18.2 million yuan.
During that time through March, it attracted nearly 160 million monthly active users across its platforms, up 26 per cent year on year.
More from South China Morning Post:
- Douyu files for US IPO: How China's answer to Twitch is really not like the US game-streaming service at all
- Starbucks’ Chinese rival Luckin Coffee seeks to raise up to US$586.5 million in US initial public offering
This article Tencent-backed DouYu’s US$775 million IPO is the largest by a Chinese company in the US this year first appeared on South China Morning Post


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An essential tool in any home baristas arsenal is the Avanti coffee knock box. Features a thick and sturdy knock bar that absorbs the striking force and reduces noise.
Anti slip base
Small and compact design can store on the drip tray of your espresso machine
Dishwasher safe top shelf ( container only)


The effect of selective contact electrodes on the interfacial charge recombination kinetics and device efficiency of organic polymer solar cells
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Phosphine-phosphinite and phosphine-phosphite ligands: Preparation and applications in asymmetric catalysis
Chem. Rev. 2011, 111, 2119-2176.
Utilization of a heterosupramolecular self-assembled trisporphyrin complex in dye-sensitised solar cells
Energy Environ. Sci. 2011, 4, 528-534.
The role of long-lived oxygen precursors on AuM alloys (M = Ni, Pd, Pt) in CO oxidation
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Electronic properties and molecular simulations of polyoxometalates
COVER Isr. J. Chem. 2011, 51, 228-237.
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Sometimes life can become overwhelming with difficult and turbulent events. At such times, peace can feel far away. However, just as the center of a hurricane is perfectly still, through meditation we can learn to build a place of peace within. From this inner space, we can make good decisions that foster harmony and happiness for ourselves and others.
This half-day workshop taught by Lindsay Ring, includes guided meditations, practical advice on how to begin, develop & maintain a meditation practice and time to discuss the ideas presented.


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This effective knife is a copy of an original English produced Bowie made for the U. S. trade and used during the Spanish American War of 1898. Though still in fashion to carry a Bowie, this knife has a thin hilt for more discreet carry. Features hand forged tempered high carbon steel blade. Just like the original, the left side of the Bowie knife's blade is engraved with "Imperial Sword Co. London." This knife has dark hardwood polished scales pinned to a full profile tang. It has all steel parts married to the blade. Scabbard included.
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"Good steel, it took an almost razor edge. The tang isn't an actual full tang as it's a hidden tang inside a steel frame handle that simulates a hidden tang, but this was done historically with the original British made 19th century Bowie knives: It's not a problem if the handle's stub tang is strong enough and the whole handle assembly is solid. In reviews I've read on other sites people didn't report any issues with the handle breaking. I didn't severely test the knife but I did give the blade 3 or 4 solid blows on a tree stump on the back, on the edge and on each side using the normal force I would use if chopping into something solid and I had no damage. Final note the false edge isn't sharpened but one could ask RELIKS if they can sharpen the false edge if one doesn't have the tools or skill to do it themselves." - Jean (4/5)
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