Chadians hold a 'whistle protest' to demand fair elections
Protesters asking for a fair election next month in Chad have carried out a whistling protest at their homes.
Campaigners urged people to whistle for 15 minutes in the morning at 04:30 GMT and again in the evening.
The protest was thought up as a way for people to be heard without "the risk of violence", says organisers.
President Idriss Deby took power in a coup in 1990 and is standing for a fifth term in the presidential elections on 10 April.
A coalition of 10 civil society groups urged people to use a "citizen whistle" to demand an end to bad governance and call for political change in Chad.
Paris-based human rights campaigner AbdelKerim Koundougoumi told the BBC that this is a way of protesting when people are scared of the secret police.
"People stay in their homes and you cannot see who is doing it".
A statement he posted on Facebook by the spokesperson of the Enough is Enough coalition, Celine Narmadji, explained that some people may not feel safe protesting.
"Express your anger from your home, without the risk of violence," the statement said.
She went on to urge people to whistle against injustice, impunity, nepotism, cronyism, favouritism, corruption, censorship, bribery, embezzlement of public funds and "your daily suffering to get your next meal".
It comes exactly one month before the presidential elections.
President Deby has been in power for 24 years and said, if he is re-elected in April, he will reinstate a clause limiting leaders to two terms.
Two former prime ministers, Djimrangar Dadnadji and Nourredine Delwa Kassire Koumakoye, are also candidates.
They organisers are planning to whistle again for 15 minutes at 20:00 GMT.


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Plasma levels of cortisol, growth hormone (GH), adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH), α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), N-acetyl-β-endorphin, in vitro ACTH-stimulated cortisol secretion, and in vitro corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)- and thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)-stimulated ACTH and α-MSH secretion were investigated in gilthead sea bream exposed to high stocking density (30 kg m-3) for 23 days. Within 3 days after the onset of crowding, plasma levels of cortisol, ACTH, α-MSH, and N-acetyl-β-endorphin were above control values. After 7 days, plasma parameters had returned to control levels, but at 23 days, cortisol, α-MSH, and N-acetyl-β-endorphin levels were again elevated over controls, indicating a long-term activation of the melanotrope cells. In contrast, crowding stress elicited a pro longed reduction in plasma GH levels concomitant with the increased hypothalamus-pituitary-interrenal axis (HPI) activation. Crowding stress enhanced cortisol secretory activity of the unstimulated interrenal cells. However, interrenal tissue from crowded fish in vitro displayed an attenuated response to ACTH stimulation compared with tissue from control fish, indicating a desensitization of these cells to ACTH during crowding. The involvement of pituitary proopiomelanocortin-derived peptides in the HPI axis of sea bream is indicated by the observed modulation of the CRH and TRH responsiveness of the corticotropes and melanotropes in crowded fish. At day 1, when there were crowding-induced plasma increases in ACTH and α-MSH, there was an attenuated CRH-stimulated but not TRH-stimulated, ACTH release. However, at that time, CRH- and TRH-induced responses of α-MSH secretion, and the unstimulated secretory activity of the MSH cells, were enhanced in crowded sea bream. These data provide evidence for stimulatory roles of multiple hypothalamic (CRH and TRH) and pituitary (ACTH and α-MSH) peptides in the activation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-interrenal axis under crowding conditions in sea bream. (C) 2000 Academic Press.
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In few nations has history accelerated as swiftly as in South Korea: In the span of a lifetime, it has transformed from a war-torn wasteland in 1953, through industrial powerhouse and infant democracy, to 2018’s hi-tech heart of Asian cool.
Over the last three decades, that racing history has been milestoned by three great sporting events: The 1988 Seoul Olympics, the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup and now, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The changes have been so vast that an Olympic volunteer in Seoul 1988, who is volunteering once again at Pyeongchang 2018, was barely able to verbalize them. ”In my experience, the difference is the infrastructure,” said Choi, Sang-hwan, a 73-year-old retiree. “I used to bring water in jars and cups – now we have water bottles! In every single way, there is a huge difference.”
Via the 1988 Summer Olympics, South Korea remade its prior image as a land of war and violent protest by flexing newly acquired industrial muscle, brandishing glittering new infrastructure and flaunting an infant democracy. But it was rough around the edges; A stern-faced, unsophisticated country, with significant traces of authoritarianism.
The 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup presented a cheerier image. Korean was funky, youthful and high-tech, home to surging global brands and the nascent “Korean Wave.” In contrast to the “top-down” management of 1988, 2002 was energized by a “bottom-up” public spirit that ignited a spontaneous street festival which charmed the world.
2018’s Korea is the world’s 11th largest economy and a globalizing society. National branding initiatives are muted: If anything, these Games seem more about North Korea than South. Public sentiment verges on indifference: There is a “been there, done that” attitude. Perhaps South Korea has matured to the point where it no longer needs to chase the global limelight so frantically.
Yet, North Korea’s presence in Pyeongchang – Pyongyang’s team was absent in both 1988 and 2002 – exemplifies South Korea’s last and possibly greatest national challenge: To somehow hurdle immense political, ideological and strategic barriers to reconcile – and ultimately, re-unite – with its estranged, dangerous and alien northern neighbor.
1988 Summer Olympics: The ‘coming out’ party
In 1987, South Korea won full democracy: “People power” protests that year capped a decade of demonstrations against authoritarian governance. But while politically oppressive, the military dictatorships that ruled from 1961-1987 had industrialized with tremendous success. By 1988, the country was an export powerhouse; its “economic warriors” were selling steel, petrochemicals, autos, ships and electronic components worldwide.
The national mission was to stamp this transformed nation onto the global mind-map. “The message to the world was, ‘There’s a country called Korea,’” recalled Hwang Doo-jin, then a conscript soldier, today one of Korea’s most famed architects. “Those who knew Korea knew the Korean War and bad political issues – there was nothing positive about Korea at the time. The entire country thought we had to show that we exist as a member of the free world.”
Visitors, anticipating third-world poverty, were astonished by the development. “I knew nothing about Korea, just MASH,” said American Tami Overby, then a tourist, referring to the US TV series set in wartime Korea. “Then, going from Gimpo Airport, I see all these high rise apartments – holy smokes!”
Equally impressive was the national spirt. “Seeing an entire nation mobilize with one goal was phenomenal – be it a taxi driver or a woman who cleaned restrooms,” continued Overby, who would stay for 21 years, becoming head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and subsequently, Senior Vice President for Asia at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington. “They took on the Olympics to put a positive face of Korea to the world.”
Games management was superb. The iconic spectacle was hundreds of taekwondo players performing in synch at the opening ceremony: A fitting symbol for an aggressive, rising – and still-militaristic – nation. There was a fiercely tribal side to ’88 Korea. “Every corner of society was nationalistic,” said Hwang. “We did not care for sports – but if we were in the Olympics, we got excited.”
Meanwhile, wider geopolitical currents were flowing with increasing momentum.
The 1980 Moscow and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics had been marred by Cold War boycotts, and North Korea did its utmost to ensure that its allies did not go to Seoul. In advance of a 1987 meeting of Eastern Bloc countries about attending the Games, North Korean agents bombed a South Korean airliner in the Middle East. All aboard died. “That would have provided a pretext for the Eastern Bloc not to go,” recalled Briton Mike Breen, then a journalist. “But the mood was changing: there was perestroika and glasnost. The Eastern Bloc decided to attend.”
Seoul ’88 would be a key landmark prior to the collapse of European communism. “The thought of communist countries and China coming to South Korea was unheard of – an extraordinary thing to conceive!” Breen, now the head of a PR firm and a noted author, continued. “When the Chinese entered the stadium they got an enormous welcome from the Koreans, and this made a big impact.”
Post-Games, diplomatic ties were swiftly established between Seoul and Eastern Bloc nations.
North Korea, which did not attend, had missed the bus, while South Korea had impressed the world. “The symbolism for the South Koreans was a global acknowledgment of their ascendency over North Korea,” said Breen. Even Koreans were impressed by their achievement. “We had reached a certain level of maturity and prosperity, and that was a very, very new feeling,” said Hwang. “All through my youth and college, I was telling myself that I belonged to a very poor country.”
2002 World Cup: Joy – unfettered and unplanned
When Korea jointly hosted the World Cup with Japan, 14 short years later, the country was a different place. Post democratization, Korea issued passports, granting citizens the freedom to travel. The expatriate population soared and Korea was beginning to globalize, while a “Korea Wave” wave of pop culture was starting to wash through Japan and China.
Korea had emerged – with flying colors – from the IMF bailout of the 1997-8 Asian economic crisis. While some conglomerates, notably Daewoo, had collapsed, survivors such as Samsung, Hyundai and LG, were stronger than ever. Moreover, having been forced to divest non-core assets, they had upgraded from commodity players to global brands: Samsung in electronics and ships; Hyundai in autos and ships; LG in electronics. A high-tech revolution – Korea embraced the advanced CDMA mobile telecoms standard, and seeded itself with broadband Internet – had added a second string to the metal-bashing industries of yore. And a long-closed market had opened to foreign goods and services.
“In a sense, the recovery from crisis before the World Cup gave people pride and consolation,” said Kim Sang-hun, at the time a corporate lawyer, who later became become CEO of Naver, one of Korea’s leading Internet enterprises. “There had been five years of economic hardships.”
The football kicked off. To the surprise of the world – not least, Koreans themselves – the national squad did better than ever (and much better than arch-rival and co-host Japan). In response, something remarkable happened. The national cheering squad, the “Red Devils” flooded city centers to watch matches on giant screens in their hundreds of thousands. The massive crowds recalled the “people power” pro-democracy protests of 1987 – but this time, they were happy.
Most remarkably, this gigantic street party was unplanned.
“In 1988, the whole thing was staged, we were simply following orders,” said Hwang. “In 2002 nobody told us what to do, we did what we wanted, it was spontaneous.” And the aggressive nationalism of ‘88 was absent. “The interest shifted from proving ourselves to the world and winning, to enjoyment of the game, having a good time and sharing this general feeling of being happy, prosperous and free,” Hwang, who remembering high-fiving strangers in the street, recalled.
National self-confidence had soared. “In 1988, we did not enjoy it, we were very nervous about whether we could do it or not,” said Kim. “But 2002 was a really happy moment: People enjoyed the events and weren’t worrying about how we could run it properly.”
Still, there were fears. Anti-Americanism, sparked by the death of two schoolchildren in a road accident with US troops, who had legal immunity, had flared. Overby attended the Korea-USA match with the US ambassador. “He said, follow us, follow our security detail, there is a helicopter in the parking lot,” she said. “They had an exit plan.”
In fact, the match was a draw; nothing untoward happened. Anti-American demonstrations would explode after the soldiers were acquitted in a court-martial after the Cup’s conclusion; the downtown crowds recalled the huge cheering squads earlier in the year.
North Korea, absent from the Cup, behaved true to form – deadly form. On the day of Korea’s last match of the tourney, acting with breathtaking cynicism, Pyongyang engineered a naval clash that killed six and wounded 18 South Korean sailors.
Winter Olympics 2018: The “Peace Olympics?”
2018 grants Korea a hat-trick of highly prestigious global sporting events and massively upgrades the transport links to Gangwon, the rugged and under-populated province in which it takes place. But the national mood is subdued.
The public exhortations, giant billboards, signs across roads and banners hanging from downtown buildings seen in 1988 and 2002 are largely absent. The most visible signs of the Games are TV ads, and the ubiquitous Olympic mascots, a bear and a tiger, in public buildings and transport hubs. Moreover, winter sports are not fully globalized: Regions, such as Africa, the Middle East and Latin America are un- or under-represented.
Few Koreans see a mission statement. “I think most Koreans believe that we have been here before – do we need to prove more?” said Hwang. “There is a specter, an eerie feeling, that it was started by government again – it’s ‘back to the future.’”
The news that North Korea, which missed both 1988 and 2002, would attend in 2018 jolted the world and suddenly made Pyeongchang one of the biggest news stories on earth. President Moon Jae-in has rebranded the event – formerly dubbed “Passion, Connected” and “It’s you, Pyeongchang” – “The Peace Olympics,” hoping to create a breathing space in which the two Koreas can talk, and open a more substantial communications channel leading to reconciliation and – perhaps – the distant dream of reunification. With this – and tension reduction in mind – Seoul is enthusiastically enabling Northern participation.
“In 1988, the attitude was ‘Up yours, North Korea – we are the real Korea!’” said Breen. “Now there is a different attitude.”
However, there are social divisions in the South over the generosity offered to North Korea – and this may illustrate the starkest change from 1988 and 2002, when the nation stood united.
“The government has failed to show the people that they are up to dealing with the new awareness among younger Koreans that there is a conflict between nationalism and individualism, between government and citizens,” mused Hwang. “I share with a lot of young people this strong sense of individual freedom – it matters! And this time it shows.”
Foreigners have mixed feelings. “I think the government wants to use this moment to create an opportunity for a breakthrough with North Korea,” said Overby, who returned to Korea for the Games, 30 years after her first visit. “Is that going to create stress in the Korea-US alliance? That is very possible.”
While South Koreans freely debate the presence of North Koreans, the real revelation should be for the visitors – who, for all their swagger, may have to swallow some pride. “In 1988, the South Korean attitude was ‘Up yours, North Korea – we are the real Korea!’” said Breen. “So in 1988 North Korea did not come, but now they are coming as a global pariah invited by an advanced nation.”
Comparing ‘88 and ’18 visitors note small changes on the ground. “In ‘88, you could buy the same bags athletes were given and what they were wearing, though I am not sure about the intellectual property back then,” laughed Overby, referring to Korea’s formerly notorious reputation for knock-offs. “Now, the IP is good, but you can’t find anything!”
But given the broader and deeper changes in Korean society, comments by the 1988 and 2018 volunteer, Choi, seem quaintly – and perhaps poignantly – old-fashioned. “This is my last chance to volunteer to serve my country,” said the retiree. “It is my honor.”


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Throw all the ingredients into a blender. Secure the lid. Blend for 40 seconds or until smooth.
If you're using the KitchenAid Pro Line Blender, set the Blender to the Adapti-Blend Smoothie program. Blend until machine turns itself off. Alternatively, blend for 40 seconds, starting on speed 1 and gradually increasing to speed 10 or 11, until smooth.
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- Title: Pakistan's plane crash victims mourned at Islamabad morgue
- Date: 8th December 2016
- Summary: ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (DECEMBER 8, 2016) (ORIGINALLY 4:3) (REUTERS) IMAM AND PEOPLE SAYING THEIR PRAYERS FOR PLANE CRASH VICTIMS PEOPLE SAYING THEIR PRAYERS CLOSE OF IMAM IMAM AND PEOPLE SAYING THEIR PRAYERS VARIOUS OF IMAM AND PEOPLE PRAYING WITH RAISED HANDS/PEOPLE SAYING "AMEN" HAVELIAN, PAKISTAN (DECEMBER 8, 2016) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF WRECKAGE OF CRASHED PLANE BOYS LOOKING AT WRECKAGE OF PLANE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HAVELIAN POLICE, KHURSHEED TANOLI (LEFT) AND OTHER OFFICERS STANDING (SOUNDBITE) (Urdu) DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF HAVELIAN POLICE, KHURSHEED TANOLI, SAYING: "(Last night) when we reached here, the plane was engulfed in flames. Many dead bodies were burnt in the blaze." ARMY RECOVERY TEAM/WRECKAGE OF PLANE (SOUNDBITE) (English/Urdu) FLIGHT ATTENDANT, RUBINA ASHRAF, SAYING: "They were all my colleagues. They were so young. Cockpit crew, cabin crew, they were all good people. I am in agony by the death of all the passengers because they were all precious human lives." RECOVERY TEAMS WALKING DOWN HILL/PLANE WRECKAGE
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- Keywords: Pakistan Islamabad Havelian plane crash victims prayers
- Location: ISLAMABAD AND HAVELIAN, PAKISTAN
- City: ISLAMABAD AND HAVELIAN, PAKISTAN
- Country: Pakistan
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Relatives and airline officials on Thursday (December 8) prayed for the victims of the deadliest plane crash in four years at a morgue in Islamabad where bodies recovered from the crash site were being identified.
Stunned relatives gathered at the hospital morgue, some weeping quietly, as they waited for the remains of their loved ones.
Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) plane carrying 47 people crashed into a mountain at 4:42 pm local time (1142 GMT) in the Havelian area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, about 40km (25 miles) north of Islamabad on Wednesday (December 7).
Recovery teams continued searching the crash site for remains of the victims, most burnt beyond recognition.
"When we reached here, the plane was engulfed in flames. Many dead bodies were burnt in the blaze," Khursheed Tanoli, Deputy Superintendent of Havelian police said.
Officials said remains of the victims were being flown by helicopter to Islamabad where DNA tests will be used to identify them.
Colleagues of the crew members, some present at the crash site, mourned loss of their friends.
"They were so young. Cockpit crew, cabin crew, they were all good people. I am in agony by the death of all the passengers because they were all precious human lives," a flight attendant, Rubina Ashraf said.
The pilot of the aircraft which crashed just 50 km (31 miles) short of its destination, the international airport in Islamabad issued a "mayday" emergency call before the crash. A PIA spokesman said the pilot may have prevented an even bigger catastrophe by manoeuvring the plane away from populated areas.
Engine trouble was initially believed responsible, but many questions remain, stirring new worries about the safety record of money-losing state carrier Pakistani International Airlines.
But airline officials said the aircraft involved in the crash had undergone regular maintenance, including an "A-check" certification in October.
The aircraft, made by French company ATR in 2007, had racked up 18,739 flight hours since joining PIA's fleet that year.
Its captain, Saleh Janjua, had logged more than 12,000 flight hours over his career, the airline said.
Concern is growing over air safety in Pakistan as media in recent years have reported several near-misses.
In the worst disaster, in 2010, all 152 people on board were killed when a plane operated by airline Air Blue crashed in heavy rain near Islamabad.
Two years later, all 127 aboard were killed when a plane operated by Bhoja Air crashed near the city.
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Chelsea's Premier League campaign continues on Saturday when they have probably the toughest test of their season so far when Liverpool visit to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues lost their 100% record last weekend at West Ham with a 0-0 draw at the London Stadium, however the Reds still have won six out of six to start their season off with a bang.
It is set to be an exciting game with both teams liking to play attacking, expansive football, and the man that has been charged with keeping a lid on proceedings for the encounter is referee Andre Marriner.
This will be the third time that Marriner will have taken a Chelsea vs Liverpool match and the Blues will be looking to even the score with a 1-0 defeat and a 1-1 draw in the other two matches.
Scott Ledger and Simon Long are the linesman for the match at Stamford Bridge, with Chris Kavanagh the fourth official for the game.

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TREE PLANTING IN TRUNCH
In response to the climate emergency the Parish Council is currently working with the County Council and North Norfolk District Council on an initiative to plant more trees to replant hedgerows along the roads and lanes. .
The Parish Council wishes to gauge the extent of public support before proceeding with either of these community orchards and will be inviting each household to give its views by answering the questions on a leaflet which will be distributed shortly.
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GRiZ has provided another taste of his upcoming studio album, Ride Waves.
The Michigan-bred DJ/producer has dropped the Wiz Khalifa-assisted "Find My Own Way," an upbeat, brassy track about perseverance and enjoying the process. You can check out an early stream of the song below; it will officially hit streaming services Friday (March 15).
"The first time I heard the beat for 'Find My Own Way' I knew there was something special there, since the beat alone feels good," Wiz told Complex. "I just had to sit with it and smoke a little KK and figure out my approach and I think it came out exactly how it should."
"I wanted to write a song that reflects how it feels to lose your way in life, and also lift yourself back up and find the strength to keep going," GRiZ said about the cut, which also features the Harlem Gospel Choir. "Always trust in the process and yourself. Wiz spit some real knowledge here. Was such an honor to have him on this project!"
"Find My Own Way" follows Ride Waves' previously released singles, "I’m Good," "Can't Get Enough," "A New Day" with Matisyahu, and "It Gets Better" featuring DRAM. The 14-track album will arrive April 5. You can pre-order it now on iTunes.
In support of the album, GRiZ will kick off a U.S. tour on March 23. The trek will include stops in Dallas, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Learn more about the tour at GRiZ's official website.


David Lightman and Marisa Taylor report:
The bipartisan bill that aims to put serious curbs on the National Security Agency’s mass collection of Americans’ communications is being hailed by Republicans and Democrats as a big breakthrough.
“The bottom line: This is largely faux reform and a surveillance salve,” said Thomas Drake, a former NSA senior official turned whistle-blower who’s critical of the agency’s collection programs. “To date, neither the House nor Senate attempts go far enough.”
That’s not easy to discern, thanks to an outpouring of raves for the legislation. Democrats, Republicans and traditionally skeptical watchdog groups have put their muscle behind the USA Freedom Act.
Read more on McClatchy News.


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This Kitchen Remodel Is Midcentury Modern Done Right
The owners of this midcentury house in the Pacifica neighborhood of San Diego loved that it was a piece of local history. As a property built by architects William Krisel and Dan Palmer, the structure harkened back to a beloved era in design—it’s just that many of the details had been lost to prior updates. “The home had been remodeled but the midcentury-modern style was not kept,” says Abbie Naber, owner and principal of A. Naber Design. “When the owners had the opportunity to remodel themselves, they were excited to bring back some of those inspirations, especially in the kitchen.”
The kitchen was tucked into a corner at the back of the house, under a high-pitched ceiling covered in a honey-toned wood. Naber and the couple wanted to keep the existing ceiling and install custom walnut lower cabinetry and open shelving to match. Naber admits that this was a lot of wood tones to accommodate, but thought that terrazzo flooring and a three-dimensional backsplash would provide a balance that would still be in keeping with the theme.

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Jockeys Javier Castellano, Ramon Dominguez, Mario Gutierrez, and John Velazquez are the four nominees in the "Best Jockey" category for the 20th annual ESPY Awards, ESPN announced June 27.
The ESPYS, which honor a wide array of athletes and sports entities, take place July 11 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Castellano, 34, currently leads all North American riders in 2012 with over $10.2 million in purse earnings.
Dominguez, 35, won each of the last two Eclipse Awards as North America’s top jockey.
Gutierrez, 25, emerged from relative obscurity and made headlines earlier this year with his winning rides aboard I'll Have Another in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Velazquez, 40, is a two-time Eclipse Award winner (2004 and 2005) who guided Union Rags to victory in this year’s Belmont Stakes (gr. I). Velazquez was the winner in the "Best Jockey" category at last year’s ESPYS following his winning 2011 Kentucky Derby ride on Animal Kingdom .
Final results will be determined by fan balloting now available at ESPN.com/ESPYS and facebook.com/espn.


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While Samsung always gives importance to the cameras on its smartphones, the company is now apparently planning to use dual cameras.
According to reports, Samsung is apparently working on a new smartphone that reportedly features dual camera setup. The handset is apparently set for release in 2016. While the report didn’t explicitly mention the purpose of the secondary camera, sources in the know claim that camera combo will offer images like a DSLR camera.
The dual camera setup was initially made popular in the smartphone market when HTC started using it in the flagship HTC One series. The secondary camera is generally used either to measure depth or to capture 3D images. Now that Samsung has decided to pursue the technology we can very well expect other smartphone vendors to follow suit.


What Does Exposure Test Mean?
An exposure test is used to determine a material's stability when it is subjected to a chemical substance or environment. The test helps to identify and resolve concerns relating to the material's durability and service life.
In an exposure test, a representative sample of the material is exposed to either standardized or non-standardized conditions. The exposure time may be several weeks or months, depending upon the expected environmental conditions that the end product will be subjected to. The conditions may be worst-case conditions or standardized conditions in order qualify the use of the material for the application.
In chemical exposure studies, the material will usually be exposed to three different liquid environments over a specified period of time. In such cases, the entire material may be sprayed with a base, an acid or an organic solvent once per day. The material (including any fasteners, labels, and mating areas of connected components parts) is then evaluated for a change in appearance. In this way, various conditions that would usually instigate corrosion can be tested so that preventive measures may be implemented before actual use.
Exposure tests may be defined by ASTM methods or proprietary methods and specifications, and are typically performed for material selection and quality control purposes.
Corrosionpedia Explains Exposure Test
It is important for materials and products used in any industry to be able to withstand harsh conditions in order to prevent hazardous conditions. Exposure testing is used to determine a product's stability when exposed to a substance or chemical, and can help the manufacturer identify and resolve concerns related to the product’s durability and service life.
Some testing parameters that are typically considered include:
- Material (surface condition, presence of a weld, etc.)
- Temperature and pressure
Figure 1. Salt spray test machine. (Source: Presto Stantest Pvt. Ltd., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Some common tests and corresponding standards are:
- Laboratory immersion corrosion testing of metals (ASTM G31)
- Testing of stress corrosion cracking (ASTM G36)
- Testing for galvanic corrosion (ASTM G71)
- Crevice corrosion testing (ASTM G78)
- Testing of atmospheric corrosion by salt spray tests (ASTM B117)
- Various tests of corrosion inhibitors
Accelerated corrosion tests are used to identify corrosion factors in various environments. They offer numerous advantages, such as being able to be carried out in a laboratory in a relatively short time period.
Standardized corrosion tests include ASTM, JIS, JASO and other standards. New and innovative exposure tests are constantly being developed for use in material selection.
Exposure tests are widely used in a number of fields, including the automotive industry, home appliances, electrical products, civil engineering and building construction, and others.


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Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House
1972 photo of Cole County Courthouse by Holmes for NR Nomination
1972 photo, jail-sheriff's house front & left side of building; courthouse behind on right (Holmes)
1914 pre-fire photo of Cole County Courthouse from Standard Atlas Cole Co. p. 71, copied by M. Patricia Holmes in 1972
Interview view of Cole County Circuit Courtroom on 2nd floor (Holmes 1972)
Courthouse (blue=stone) on corner of E. High and Monroe Streets on 1898 Sanborn map (Sanborn Map Company p. 6)
Backstory and Context
Henry Hobson Richardson contrived the Romanesque Revival style in the 1870s and 1880s, emphasizing a new combination of older elements: massive, round arches, steep roofs and turrets, and incised decorative stonework. The defining elements for this building are: stone construction; a rectangular plan; arched and flat-topped windows; a tall, centrally located clock tower rising above the roof; steeply-pitched wall dormers above the cornice on each façade; and a slightly projected central section on the main façade accented by projecting entrance porches.
This is the third courthouse for Cole, established as a county in 1820, with the capital at Marion. In 1829, plans were made to move the capitol to Jefferson City and sell the county buildings erected in Marion. The first county court held in Jefferson City was held in a log cabin near the present courthouse and a log jail house was built. The second county courthouse was a two-story stone structure on the corner of High and Monroe, facing Monroe, finished in 1836. The contract for this third county courthouse was made in 1896 and the building, designed by local architect Fred B. Miller, was completed by the following year.
The State Senate met within the Cole County Courthouse in 1911, after a fire damaged the State Capitol. Only seven years later, it was the Courthouse's turn to be ravaged by fire. Although the first floor and basement remained intact after the fire, with just water and smoke damage to be fixed, the second story and higher needed to be rebuilt with new stone. The 1896 design was essentially reused in the 1918 to 1919 rebuild.
Twelve other county courthouses in the Romanesque Revival style were still standing in Missouri in 1972 when the Cole County Courthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Cole's was the sixth county courthouse to be build in this style; a thirteenth in the state had been demolished by 1972. While the Sherriif and Jail, and many other county departments, have moved to modern buildings, the Cole County Circuit Court remains within the Courthouse.
Cole County is celebrating its bicentennial in 2020. President Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise in 1820, with Missouri coming into the union as a slave state, and Maine as a free state. The Missouri General Assembly first met in September 1820 in St. Louis; Cole County was established on the banks of the Missouri River in November 1820. The county had no towns at that point, but the town of Marion had been platted on the Missouri River near present-day Boonville. Jefferson City was founded in 1825, and became the state capital in 1826. Besides holding special events in 2020, including a special tour of Marion, the county has minted commemorative coins for sale and is raffling off a special rifle made for the occasion by the Historical Armory of Missouri Walnut. Never fear if you don't snag a bicentennial rifle - the bicentennial commission has ordered a small batch of "Cole County 200 Missouri Bourbon Whiskey" from Blacksmith Artisanal Spirits of Lohman. But wait - there's more! Local microbrewery Prison Brews will be creating a special beer made with bicentennial hops.
Cole County Commission. Bicentennial events, Bicentennial Celebration. January 1st 2020. Accessed March 28th 2020. https://colecounty.org/748/Bicentennial-Events.
Holmes, M. Patricia . NRHP Nomination for Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House. National Register. Washington, DC. National Park Service, 1972.


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*On vacay in Portofino, Italy, Rihanna took time out of her yachting and lounging to squash Internet rumors that she filmed a sex tape with rapper J. Cole.
The pop star responded to the reports via Twitter, writing: “We don’t believe U, U need more people…AND of course an actual sextape! #slownewsday”
For his part, J. Cole also denied the rumors, tweeting: “Gossip Gossip, n*gga just stop it.”
Hustler set the rumors in motion yesterday (Aug 24) by confirming to E! News that they had the sex tape and were deciding on how to release it. The company said, “We have not made any decisions about what we are going to do with it yet.”
J. Cole, opened for RiRi on her recent Loud tour.
Below, more photos of the singer on vacation in Italy.

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I made a Newgrounds account back in 2006 because I was inspired to create and upload my own music. The Audio Portal was what led me to learn how to multi-track, compose, and share my music. It led me to going to school for audio engineering, and ultimately deciding that music would be my life.
This is the single version of the track "Red" on our upcoming EP.
If you're interested in checking out our band, see my profile for our links. Also, please check out my other audio, and leave a rating and review. Thanks!

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Due to the icy conditions this morning (24 January), the Trust is currently caring for a large number of patients who have experienced slips, trips and falls which have resulted in injury. The Minor Injuries Unit at Montagu Hospital in Mexborough is also experiencing higher patient attendance than usual.
If you need medical advice or support, there are a number of services in Doncaster and Worksop such as your GP, local pharmacist, NHS 111 or the Doncaster Same Day Health Centre.
Please only attend the Emergency Department if your condition is urgent and life-threatening and help to ensure that the service is available for those that need it most.
For further information about health services in the area visit www.doncasterccg.nhs.uk/winter and follow the winter health campaign on social media with #doncasterwinter18.

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Laser Heatingusing a fiber-coupled CW diode laser, we can achieve temperatures of several thousand Kelvin. This temperature range is necessary to bridge the regimes of static and dynamic experiments. These systems incorporate optical pyrometer for measuring the temperature of the heated samples. This technique is capable to achieve the pressure-temperature conditions of the Earth and planetary interiors (~5000 K at ~200 GPa).
Ohmic Heatingusing both an external wrapping heater to obtain ~500 C and an internal microheater to achieve ~1000 C, at high pressures of 100 GPa. The latter is typically performed in a vacuum chamber to prevent diamond anvils from graphitization. For higher temperatures, we use the laser heating technique.


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Halestorm Perform Judas Priest And Dio Classics Live [VIDEO]
Halestorm recently performed in Nottingham, England where they threw down some classic Priest and Dio, and you can check it out here.
Halestorm performed "Dissident Aggressor" from Judas Priest and the Dio classic "Straight Through The Heart" live n stage.
Halestorm are on a roll through 2013 and are showing no signs of slowing down. After a win at The Grammy's they are still touring and giving their fans the killer rock and roll that we all have come to love from Halestorm.
Check out the Halestorm covering Dio and Judas Priest and hopefully we can get Halestorm back in Lubbock very soon.


10 Best Apple Earbud Extension
When it comes to buying Apple Earbud Extension, you will find many brands selling the same product. And this will make you confused because you will not know which one of these products will meet your needs and desires. That’s why we have compiled the 10 best Apple Earbud Extension considering a lot of factors such as price, quality, durability, customer satisfaction, and many more. Hope you will find the right product for you. Let’s check it now.
Best Apple Earbud Extension
- Use to extend any 3.5mm headphone or computer speaker cable
- Shielded to prevent unwanted EMI/RFI interference
- Male to Female connections for stereo input and output
- Designed for: CD players, stereos, speakers, PC/TV tuners and other audio devices
- Package Content: 2 x 3 feet male to female audio cable
- Extend 3.5mm 4-pole Aux Port– ARCHEER extension cable has a 4 pole plug and 4 poles female adapter ends which could extends the connection between your iPhone, MP3 players, smarphones or any other 3.5mm aux port equipped devices to your headphone, earphone, speaker, car stereo or home theater system etc.
- Dual-shielding Design–High-quality corrosion-resistant gold-plated 3.5mm connectors provide superior stereo audio transmission without reducing signal loss and noise.
- Widely Used– Compatible with all devices with 3.5mm 4-pole audio port, like Apple iPhone 7/6s/6s Plus/6/6 Plus/SE, iPod,iPad Pro/Air 2/3/Mini, Samsung Galaxy s6 Edge/s7/s7 Edge, Note 2/3/4/5, Note Edge, HTC M8/M9, Android, Google Nexus, HUIWEI Android smartphones and tablets, portable speakers, headphones, MP3 players, car stereos and other devices.
- Protect Your Device Port–It protect your 3.5mm aux port from repeat pluging and unpluging. Step-down design makes it possible to work without removing your phone/tablet case.
- What you get– 1x 5 ft extension cable and ARCHEER’s Best Customer Service with product warranty
- Exact Length You Want: This 4 Pole headphone extension cable with Microphone Function which can extend your devices with 3.5mm jack to the desired location for Audio & Mic. It can easily extend the connection between your iPhone, iPod, MP3 players, smartphones, tablet or any other 3.5mm aux port equipped devices to your headphone, earphone, speaker, car stereo or home theater system, etc. NOTE: Compared with the TRS extension cable, it supports the Function of Microphone.
- Premium Sound Quality & Hi-Fi Sound: Great for voice chat in a game, video chat, live broadcast, listening to music and singing. 24K Gold plated connectors and oxygen-free copper provide maximum conductivity and durability, both designs resist corrosion and ensure optimum sound quality after extending your device equipped with 3.5mm jack. In Hi-Fi mode, in the process of listening to music or watching movies or other video programs, can more realistically restore the original music.
- Protect Your Aux Port: This 3.5mm TRRS aux extension cable is a great solution to protect your 3.5mm aux port from repeat plugging and unplugging. It costs much to buy a new device, while it’s so easy to get a 3.5mm auxiliary aux cable.
- High Performance Cable: The case of this headphone extension cable is made of premium metal material, durable and sleek. The braided outer of 3.5mm extender is quite robust and flexible, making cables tangle free and everlasting.
- Wide Compatibility: Auxiliary 3.5mm extension audio cable fits all devices with 3.5mm port, compatible with Apple iPhone 6S/6S Plus/6/6 Plus/SE/5S, iPod, iPad 2018(6th generation)/2017, iPad 4/mini 4/Air 2/Pro 10.5″, Samsung Galaxy S10/S10 Plus/S9 Plus/S8/S8/S8 Plus/Note 9/Note 8/S7/J3, A8 2018/2017, A5 2018/2017, Huawei Y9(2019), tablets, credit card readers (such as Square/PayPal), portable speakers, headset with microphone, MP3 players, receivers, car stereos and other devices.
- The adapter allows you to use common 2.5 mm devices such as headsets, earbuds and headsets with your unit’s 3.5 mm accessory jack. Male End of the adapter is 3.5mm, Female End is 2.5mm.
- From hands-free to music in your ears! Listen to the music files on your compatible cell phone with this adapter and your headphones. Just plug the adapter into the hands-free jack on your phone, then plug your headphones into the other end of the adapter for great stereo sound. Let the tunes be heard!
- Designed for: CD players, PC/TV tuners Smartphone (iPhone),earbuds, tablet (iPad), MP3 player (iPod), car stereo & portable speaker Xbox 360 and other audio devices.
- Imported oxygen-free copper (OFC) terminals, soft plastic and other materials, soft lines Copper wire inside protected by aluminum foil, more wear-resisting ; metal shell and reversible and TPE made it corrosion resistance.
- Package : 2 Pcs 3 feet male to female audio cable.
- Audio Sharing: UGREEN audio splitter allows dual headphones/speakers connected to most devices with 3.5mm auxiliary port (AUX), like MP3 player, smartphone, tablet, computer etc, which is a great solution to share cool music, movies and games with your families and friends.
- Hi-Fi Stereo Sound: This 3.5mm splitter is with polished 24K Gold-plated connectors, oxygen-free copper wire ensures higher audio transmission without signal loss and noise. Bring you superior stereo sound in both outputs
- Everlasting Durability: UGREEN 3.5mm Y Splitter Cable is built to last forever. Aluminum alloy casing and gold-plated plugs significantly enhance the durability for a longer lifespan. The strain-relief rings of the connector make the headphone jack splitter more stable and flexible. Manufactured by evolved TPE outer, the Aux splitter passes bend tests and is strong enough to withstand any twist, tug, and tangle
- Wide Compatibility: 3.5mm male TRS end of this aux jack splitter is suitable for most laptops, smartphones, tablets, game controllers, compatible with Samsung S10 Plus/S9/S8/S7/S6/Note 9/Note 8, iPhone 6S/6/5/5S, iPod, iPad 2018(6th generation)/2017, iPad 4/mini 4/Air 2/Pro 10.5″, MacBook Pro 2021 14″/16″. 2 female ends of this 3.5mm audio splitter is that only for audio output, compatible with headphone, headset, speaker and more
- Portable Design: The headphone splitter length is 20cm/7.87inch, which is compact and lightweight for your road trips and plane rides. Important Notes: This headphone splitter cannot be used with microphones. It also does NOT work with the inline volume control on the headphone.
- ROBUSTLY ELEGANT: A thick 24K Golden-Connectors, cast with lightweight aluminum. A patent-designed strain relief along with a thick high-elastic PVC moisture barrier that fully protected by 16×3 strands of triple-layer braided-nylon. The 4-pole TRRS wire core is braided by 4×12 strands of 99.99% 4N Oxygen-free copper with an extra transparent anti- shielding PVC layer on its surface. This aux cord extension puts all the advanced technology together, to present a true HiFi audio experience.
- SUPRIOR SOUND: The Kepulu headphone extension cords are ready for the audiophile who wants to get the best from their gear. We spent 11+ years on audio cable design and building experience to bring you this Pro Audio Line. We have rebuilt countless systems from the top down using our audio cable because once you hear it, you can’t listen to anything else. You hear an improved bass performance, greater detail across the frequency spectrum, better attack speed, stereo, and expanded soundstage.
- WORRY-FREE DECISION: The Kepulu aux extension cable is universally 1/8 inch jack compatible. Plug and play, easily to extended your 3.5mm aux cable to most likely any of your devices such as earbuds, headphones, TRRS Microphones, vehicles cars, speakers, smartphones, laptops, tablets, mp3 players, iPods, and more. You can also use as audio extender with other Kepulu 3.5mm audio cables. No sure what to get? Feel free to ask us for a professional audio solution.
- ENJOY THE PERFECT FIT: Crafted with premium materials like anodized aluminum in an Ultra-slim design for an absolutely secure-fit, in your phones, headphones, earbuds, microphones, and more, even in a moving. The smooth one-piece-design of the gold-plated plug also maximally reduces friction damage to devices from plugging in & out. The unique polished-cut-edge design also ensures a great fit without taking off the protective cases. Also seamlessly fit all types of the small 3.5mm headphone jack
- 11+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE: In business since 2010, Kepulu provides exceptional personalized service from start to finish. Irresistible factors had forced us to start an online business. We may be “noob” in online-marketing. But for audio cables, we are serious “Pro”. We have absolute confidence in products; all Kepulu cables enjoy a 30-day no-reason refund, a 90-day no-reason replacement, and a 5-year free exchange (Tell you a secret: joining our community to extend the warranty to lifetime! Shh!)
- 【Extra large Battery Capacity】- The portable designed headphone built with ultra-large capacity battery1500 MAH, can provide 150 hours music time, 150 hours talking time, 1500 hours standby time and only needs around 4 hours to full charged. You only need to be fully charged once to enjoy the wonderful music of the whole week.It is definitely a necessary headset for traveling.
- 【Card Insertion Dual Mode & 9D High-Fidelity Stereo Sound Quality 】- Support TF card insertion. You can listen to music without your mobile phone. The headset automatically acts as MP3 without worrying about listening to music. Combined with the built-in high sensitivity microphone and noise canceling technology, providing you with 9D high-fidelity stereo sound quality.
- 【Remote Photographing】- It provides you with the latest functions. Unlike other Bluetooth headsets,The unique one button camera function design allows you to easily take photos by simply pressing the camera button on the headset, allowing you to unlock more pose and leave a better moment.
- 【Retractable Wire Management】- Auto retractable earbuds allows you to pull the retractable wire to the length you want and press the retract button can store the earbuds wire automatically. No more worry about tangling or messy. We adopt skin-friendly memory material high quality wire for this retractable headphones.
- 【Support For A Variety Of Devices】- Ring comes with the advanced Bluetooth 5.1 chip, enhances the signal strength, and greatly improves transmission speed. It supports various mobile devices with strong compatibility. Apple / Android can be connected regardless of the model.
- Sufficiently Long Cord – These gaming earbuds comes with an 87 inches cord including pc adapter and extension cord which allows using them both in PC games and handheld games. This ensures you enjoy your favorite game wherever you are devoid of wearing the hot and heavy gaming headset.
- High Fidelity Sound – The long cord earbuds are equipped with a bass speaker of top quality. This ensures you get an engaging and dynamic sound which is not only deep but also has a well-balanced bass. The clarity of the audio and its detailed reproduction enables you to have a great gaming experience.
- Noise Isolation Capability – This gaming headphones earbuds have in-ear technology which blocks unnecessary noise. This enables you to enjoy your game at a low volume which means your hearing is protected. This also allows you to use them regardless of the environment you are in, whether noisy or quite.
- Superior Comfort Fit – This pc gaming earbuds come with replaceable earpieces comprising of a couple of memory foam ear tips and three silicone tips of different sizes as well as a pair of inner earrings. All this is meant to give you a comfortable fit for an extended period of wearing.
- Total Control – The gaming headset earbuds has an inbuilt HD mic and remote. The microphone facilities clear communication with other gamers while the remote enables you to adjust media back and volume directly. Moreover, special magnetic function can attach them together for easy storage and keep them handy when needed.
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- Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphones
- The speakers inside the EarPods have been engineered to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss, which means you get high-quality audio
- The EarPods also include a built-in remote that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord
- The remote and mic are supported by all models of iPod, iPhone, and iPad (not all models support volume up/down functions). Audio is supported by all iPod models. Requires software version 1.0.3 for iPod nano (4th generation), 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB), and 2.2 or later for iPod touch (2nd generation).
- (Dual Mic and Adjustable Rod)The Wired Gaming Earbuds with Dual Microphone completely get rid of the trouble of picking up the microphone at any time, which is more convenient for work and gaming. The detachable microphone can be adjusted in 360 degree to pick up your voice clearly. The microphone can only be placed on the left.
- (Noise Cancelling and Perfect sound)Noise Cancelling Gaming Earphones with Mic use noise reduction design ,plus a 10 mm dynamic driver unit and vibration chip unit, effectively transmit heavy bass and clear treble, so that it can perfectly convey various tones in music,as if you are in music. At the same time, earbuds is equipped with high performance for gaming compatibility, this is more professional for handling special sound effects.
- (Lightweight and Comfortable)The In-Ear Gaming Headset for PS4 PC Xbox One beveled angle into the ear accords with the ergonomic design, automatically fits the human ear when wearing, greatly improving the stability of wearing, even if it is worn for a long time, there will be no pain. Additiona the inner ear loop provided makes it fit comfortably in the ear. No worries when walking, yoga, reading, thinking, and relaxing.
- (Unique design and One-button Wire Control)The Gaming Headphones for iPhone Laptop Mac design of the Perfect shell ensures its high-value shape while ensuring the quality. What’s more, our wired earphone also has a one-button wire control design, so you don’t have to worry about general cutting song issues in Android or IOS systems, and pause, playback ,volume adjustment are all available.
- (Extensive compatibility)With an international standard 3.5mm jack, it has the characteristics of high precision and good conductivity, which can reduce sound distortion and is compatible with a variety of devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, (for Xbox One)/ PlayStation4/5/ Nintendo Switch/PC(Need extra 3.5 mm audio adapter,NOT including) ,etc. Need extra Microsoft Adapter(NOT including) when connect to your old(for Xbox One) controller.
So, these are all of the Best Apple Earbud Extension available on the market. We hope this collection was helpful to find the right Apple Earbud Extension for the money. However, we recommend checking out the features, benefits, and problems of each of these Apple Earbud Extension before taking your decision.


GW Instek GW-PFR-100L
Programmable DC Power Supply
Multi-Range, fanless, 50 V, 10 A, 100 W, USB, RS-232 / RS-485,
Features of DC Power Supply PFR-100L
- Constant Power Output for Fivefold Multi-Range(V&I) Operation
- Natural Convection Cooling Design (Fanless Structure)
- Preset Memory Function
- Output ON/OFF Delay Function
- CV, CC Priority Mode
- Adjustable Slew Rate For Voltage and Current
- Bleeder Circuit Control
- Protection : OVP, OCP, AC FAIL and OTP
- Support Front Panel and Rear Panel Output
- Built-in USB and RS-232/485 Interface
- Optional LAN+GPIB
- Web Server Monitoring and Control
- External Analog Control and Monitor Function
- Remote Sensing Function
The PFR-100 series, a small and highperformance programmable D.C. power supply, adopts natural convection design to dissipate heat. The fanless structure allows users to focus on their experiments and tests in a quiet environment. Fanless power supply will not suck in dust and foreign objects, therefore, PFR-100 series has a longer life cycle compared with that of power supplies with fan.
The PFR-100 series is a power supply with a five-fold rated power that allows users to self-define voltage and current under rated power conditions so as to satisfy them with wider voltage and current operational ranges. PFR-100 series, with rated 100W, provides two models: PFR-100L- maximum output voltage of 50V (at 2A) or maximum output current of 10A (at 10V); PFR100M- maximum output voltage of 250V (at 0.4A) or maximum output current of 2A (at 50V).
The PFR-100 series provides front and rear panel output terminals. The front panel output terminal helps users shorten test lead replacement time while conducting adjustment on front panel's function keys. The rear panel output terminal facilitates an easy wiring operation for rackmount assembly. 3U height, 70mm width and 2.5KG in weight have greatly elevated PFR-100 series portability. Furthermore, the multi-drop mode allows users to control up to 31 PFR-100 series without using switch/Hub that help users save the equipment cost.
The LAN interface for PFR-100 is Ethernet port. PFR-100 also has a built-in web server and intuitive user interface. Users, via general browsers including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Android cellular phones, can monitor PFR-100's test and measurement anywhere. Users not only can remotely monitor PFR-100 via internet, but also remotely observe and adjust their operating PFR-100s in the lab from your home. The outputs of PFR-100 series can be monitored including OVP, OCP, UVL; and the system information can be checked such as unit's serial number, firmware edition and internet setting. Users can remotely adjust PFR-100 settings, including output voltage/current, the slew rate for voltage/current, Bleeder circuit control, OCP, delayed time for output voltage and Buzzer settings.
The PFR-100 series provides special functionalities to meet test requirements for different load's characteristics. The CC priority mode can be applied for DUTs with diode characteristics to prevent DUT from being damaged by inrush current. A slow rise time for voltage can also protect DUT from inrush current, especially for tests on capacitive load. When power is off or load is disconnected, the activation of Bleeder circuit control will allow the bleeder resistor to consume filter capacitor's electricity. Without the bleed resistor, power supply's filter capacitor may still have electricity that is a potential hazard. For automatic testing equipment systems, the bleeder resistor allows PFR-100 series to rapidly discharge to prepare itself for the next operation.
Applications of Power Suppyl PFR-100L
- LED Module Test and Reliability Test
- Charging Test for Battery Cell
- DC/DC Converter Applications
- DC Motor Test Applications
- Solar Module Quality Test
Founded in 1975, Good Will Instrument Co., Ltd was the first professional manufacturer in Taiwan specializing in electrical test & measurement instruments. GW Instek began as a manufacturer of power supplies and quickly expanded into the development of high precision electronic test and measurement instruments.
After decades of experience in the test and measurement industry, GW Instek has grown to become one of the important manufacturers and developers of test and measurement instruments worldwide. Today GW Instek has more than 300 product items, ranging from oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, basic test & measurement instruments to video surveillance systems. GW Instek has also seen its present growth internationally. With headquarters located in Taipei, Taiwan, GW Instek has subsidiaries in mainland China, America, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Europe, and India; its products are sold to more than 80 countries worldwide.
With a strong focus on high quality, economical measurement solutions for the educational and industrial manufacturing markets, Good Will Instrument has developed a solid brand image and reputation for reliability, integrity and innovation. From its inception, GW Instek has dedicated itself to becoming a professional electronic test and measurement designer and manufacturer, resulting in a number of national awards and the trust of customers world-wide; In 1993 Good Will Instrument became ISO 9002 accredited and the following year won the Highest Honor of National Outstanding SMEs (small and medium enterprises) Award from the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs. In 2000, Good Will Instrument went public on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
GW Instek has been a byword for quality electronic test & measurement instruments due to its decades of experience in R&D, marketing and manufacturing. GW Instek's reputation has been built upon the philosophy of integrity, quality, and creativity as well as the accumulation of years of experience. Focusing on the improvement of R&D, manufacturing and marketing competitiveness, GW Instek will continue to be one of the most reliable, trusted brands creating the highest value for customers.


SISTER launched a brand new music video for “Bullshit and Backstabbing”! Tour with U.D.O. and SISTER SIN to kick off this week!
Swedish sleaze and punk influenced metal band SISTER have just released their second music video off their brand new album HATED for the track Bullshit and Backstabbing!
Check it out below!Vodpod videos no longer available.
Here’s what the band had to say about their new video: “The video for “Bullshit and Backstabbing” is the first video we’ve done with a crew behind the cameras. The song is a favourite of the album HATED for all of us in the band and it felt right to make a video of it. We found a greasy spot to shoot it at and got to work. Like always we wanted to keep it on a basic level and just do a video with what Sister is all about Just deliver the punk rock we’ve always done. This is what we do and the video crew Bröderna Blom and Tinnerholm got it down and made it sick. Check it!
Ps No animals were seriously harmed during the shooting of this video!”
SISTER, who hails from Stockholm/Jönkoping Sweden, formed in early 2006 working hard to build up a name as a strong act both live and in the studio. SISTER consists of 4 members- Jamie on vocals, Lestat on guitars and backing vocals, Rikki on bass and backing vocals, and Cari on drums and backing vocals- who combine the sounds of Punk, Glam, Rock, and Metal with an end result sounding something like the bastard child of GG Allin and Guns N’ Roses.
SISTER’s Metal Blade debut HATED came crashing through the metal scene, beer in hand, June 3rd/6th.
Make sure to catch SISTER at the following live shows:
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24/11/11 – NL – Zwolle – Hedon
25/11/11 – DE – Pirmasens – Quasimodo
27/11/11 – DE – Berlin – C-Club
30/11/11 – BE – As – GC Drieschaar
01/12/11 – DE – Recklinghausen – Vest Arena
02/12/11 – DE – Burglengenfeld – VA Zentrum
03/12/11 – DE – Leipzig – Hellraiser
04/12/11 – DE – Köln – Essigfabrik
06/12/11 – DE – Langen – Neue Stadthalle
07/12/11 – CH – Pratteln – Z7
09/12/11 – DE – Balingen – Volksbankmesse
10/12/11 – DE – Memmingen – Stadthalle
Swedish Glammetallers SISTER premiere second single and new video clip featuring clips of each track off “Hated” on Revolver Magazine’s site!
Be sure to head over to Revolver Magazine as the site premieres the second single, Bullshit and Backstabbing, off Swedish sleaze and punk influenced metal band SISTER’s upcoming album HATED (out June 3/6 in Europe). The magazine is also premiering the latest teaser video for SISTER that features clips of all tracks off the upcoming release to give metalheads worldwide a taste of what’s to come on the band’s Metal Blade debut. Check out the new single Bullshit and Backstabbing and the video clip HERE.
The band comments on the new single Bullshit and Backstabbing: “Pretty much all of our songs takes form in the rehearsal and Bullshit and Backstabbing was no exception. It’s a song with an ‘up yours’ mentality and fits us as a band perfectly. It’s a fast track compared to the title track and we knew right from the start that this was goin’ to be one of the band’s favorite songs on the album. When we took it into the studio it really turned out exactly the way we wanted it to and working together with Martin Sweet (Crashdïet) and Calle Fäldt (Deranged) was really the best way we could have done for this album. Recording the guitars and bass in the studio in Staffanstorp in the southern part of Sweden and vocals in Sweet’s studio in Stockholm gave us the possibility to focus on the right things while recording; a lot of stress because of a really tight schedule, but with a result that turned out really fucking great!”
Fans still have the chance to preorder HATED at a special low price only available before street date. Go HERE for info.


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Good morning; seems like I missed blogging yesterday but I was trying to finish up my Newsletter that goes out today so if anyone is interested just email me at firstname.lastname@example.org and put Newsletter in the subject line.
Time to train; when is it really time to train your dog. Well right now is a good time and you should never wait for a rainy day; especially here in Southern California. In the old days it was recommended that you wait until a dog was at least 6 months old before training. Now when I think back; can you imagine? Six months of wasted time? The reasoning behind the 6 months was so that your dog could withstand collar corrections. It makes me shudder now just thinking about waiting until their neck can handle it.
Well today is a new day and you can start training and educating your puppy as soon as you get them. In fact puppies can learn behaviors way before you get them in your home at 8-12 weeks. I've taught a 6 week old puppy to sit and down easily and I'm sure they can probably as soon as they are physically capable of controlling their body. By starting right from the beginning it is easy to implement manners by just making it "the way it is." Of course puppies will be puppies but they don't have to be obnoxious all the time; only some of the time.
There is nothing like a little puppy showing just how amazing they are by easily doing what is asked of them. By the use of patience, kindness, understanding, reward and praise you can go along way. The enthusiasm in a puppy is inspiring and when they sit or go to their place with a "I did it" face on; you can help but smile when you see how amazing they truly are. The connection between canine and human is more than a leash and collar.

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When Israelis and North Americans think of Palestinians, they often think of those Palestinians who grab news headlines – people engaged in some form of resistance, probably armed, against Israel. In contrast, we tend to think of Israelis as citizens – as simply people like us (i.e. like rich north americans) who are trying to live their lives – lives made difficult by the constant threat of “terrorist attack”.
But these perceptions are the result of an instituted distortion, a partisan reality, where we see predominantly one side of Palestinians, and a different side of the Israelis. When Israel kills Palestinians, we are told that all those who were killed have a connection to terror. But when Israeli civilians are killed, this is never justified in our media by the fact that most Israelis are in the military, and virtually are Israelis are associated with people in the military. If we think ourselves neutral on the conflict, then why do we think it more objectionable that Palestinians would join an armed group than Israelis would join their military?
The reality is that both sides see military action against the other as a matter of duty – both sides have extremists, and both have moderates which are caught up in the program of those extremists. I’d say that currently the Palestinians are far more moderate in their leadership than the Israelis – the PA has abandoned armed struggle, but the Israelis have not abandoned the occupation, or even the right to make daily raids and kidnappings in areas purportedly under control of Palestinian security forces.
We wonder why some Palestinians believe that suicide bombings are justified, or why any terror attack against civilians could be a legitimate military action in their struggle for self determination? Largely, the reason is the same as the reason Israelis commonly believe their own treatment of the Palestinians is acceptable – because they define the other in terms of the other they see, the most extreme other. Which Israelis do Palestinians see? For those in the occupied Palestinian territories, they only see soldiers and settlers. Soldiers come into their houses in the night and take away their parents, or their children. Settlers walk around carrying assault rifles and live on hilltop fortresses armed to the hilt and with enough food and water to last for years. Settlers are supported by most Israelis, and by their government and army. They are the face of Israel to the Palestinians. And even their snowmen are armed.


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“Acupuncture is recognized worldwide for it’s ability to remedy acute or chronic ailments, relieve pain, enhance recuperative potential, and strengthen the immune system.”
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites–commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines and linaments.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on a philosophy that describes the universe, and the body, in terms of two opposing forces: yin and yang. When these forces are in balance, the body is healthy. Energy, called “qi” (pronounced “chee”) flows along specific pathways, called meridians, throughout the body. This constant flow of energy keeps the yin and yang forces balanced. However, if the flow of energy gets blocked, like water getting stuck behind a dam, the disruption can lead to pain, lack of function, or illness. Acupuncture therapy can release blocked qi in the body and stimulate function, evoking the body’s natural healing response through various physiological systems. Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture’s effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. By stimulating the body’s various systems, acupuncture can help to resolve pain, and improve sleep, digestive function, and sense of well-being.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment?
First, Dr. Heaverlo will ask about your health history. Then, he will examine your tongue’s shape, color, and coating, feel your pulse, and possibly perform some additional physical examinations depending on your individual health needs. Using these unique assessment tools, he will be able to recommend a proper treatment plan to address your particular condition. To begin the acupuncture treatment, you lay comfortably on a treatment table while precise acupoints are stimulated on various areas of your body. Most people feel no or minimal discomfort as the fine needles are gently placed. The needles are usually retained between 30 and 50 minutes. During and after treatments, most people report they feel very relaxed..
How many treatments will I need?
The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief in the first treatment. For complex or long-standing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for 1-2 months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, usually eight to ten visits in total. An individualized treatment plan that includes the expected number of treatments will be discussed during your initial visit.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is a powerful and effective method of healing. Chinese herbs have been used medicinally for over 5,000 years. They have the unique ability to treat both the symptoms as well as the underlying condition, as defined by traditional diagnosis. This is achieved without unwanted side-effects. Herbs, more like food than drugs, can supplement our diet, fortify our constitution, and prevent or remedy our ailments.
We have a complete herbal pharmacy that includes dried herbs, herb pills, powders, tinctures, and topicals. Herbal formulas can be custom designed for each patient and may address a variety of ailments including (but not limited to):
*allergies *colds *inflammations * acute and chronic pain *women’s health issues *gastro-intestinal disorders *oncology medicine *plus many more.
“Those who practise medicine must first recognise the origin of an illness; they must know which violations have caused the suffering. Then they must treat it with dietary means. If dietary therapy does not cure the illness, only then can they employ herbs.”
Sun Si miao -680 AD
Food therapy of traditional Chinese medicine aims to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle through diet and nutrition. Traditional medical diet therapy, aims to achieve the balance of Yin and Yang through the combination of nutrition and herbal medicines. On the basis of traditional food therapy, medical diet therapy adopts traditional culinary skills and modern processing methods to produce food, which is not only with terrific color, aroma, taste and shape but also promotes health, disease prevention and healing as well as promotes longevity.
Written more than 2000 years ago, Plain Questions: On Laws and Times of Organs had already pointed out that grains to nourish, fruit to assist, livestock to benefit, vegetables to supplement, take them in proper proportion to supply energy. The key point is to keep a balanced diet. Besides, it has suggested that when one’s illness is already under control, it could be removed gradually by eating grains, meat, fruit and vegetables. There is no more need to take too much medicine, which might cause extreme side effects to our health. The claimed “grains to nourish” refers to using millet, sorghum, beans, wheat, rice and other cereals and beans as staple food for maintaining one’s life. “Fruit to assist” means that pears, apricot, chestnut, peach and other fruits and nuts are essential food aid to balanced diet. “Livestock to benefit” emphasizes that cattle, sheep, pigs, chicken and other livestock are beneficial to human body along with making up the deficiency of nutrition that grains can’t provide. They serve as the main complementary food in the balanced diet recipe. “Vegetables to supplement” indicates that vegetables like kwai, leek, allium, scallion, shallot etc. can supplement various essential nutrients.
“Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured,” is a famous Chinese saying, supporting traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine brings to mind acupuncture and the use of natural herbs as healing remedies. Cupping is a lesser-known treatment that is also part of Oriental medicine, one that can provide an especially pleasant experience. One of the earliest documentations of cupping can be found in the work titled A Handbook of Prescriptions for Emergencies, which was written by a Taoist herbalist by the name of Ge Hong and which dates all the way back to 300 AD. An even earlier Chinese documentation, three thousand years old, recommended cupping for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
There are several ways that a practitioner can create the suction in the cups. One method involves swabbing rubbing alcohol onto the bottom of the cup, then lighting it and putting the cup immediately against the skin. Suction can also be created by placing an inverted cup over a small flame, or by using an alcohol-soaked cotton pad over an insulating material (like leather) to protect the skin, then lighting the pad and placing an empty cup over the flame to extinguish it. Flames are never used near the skin and are not lit throughout the process of cupping, but rather are a means to create the heat that causes the suction within the small cups.
Once the suction has occurred, the cups can be gently moved across the skin (often referred to as “gliding cupping). Medical massage oils are sometimes applied to improve movement of the glass cups along the skin. The suction in the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawn into the cup. Cupping is much like the inverse of massage – rather than applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward. For most patients, this is a particularly relaxing and relieving sensation.
This treatment is also valuable for the lungs, and can clear congestion from a common cold or help to control a person’s asthma. In fact, respiratory conditions are one of the most common maladies that cupping is used to relieve.
Cupping’s detoxifying effect on skin and circulatory system is also significant, with a visible improvement in skin color after three to five treatments. Cupping removes toxins and improves blood flow through the veins and arteries. Especially useful for athletes is cupping’s potential to relieve muscle spasms.
Cupping also affects the digestive system. A few benefits include an improved metabolism, relief from constipation, a healthy appetite, and stronger digestion.
Qigong and Tai Chi
Many common health issues that modern people face today can be addressed holistically with acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tai Chi and Qigong energy exercises, as well as healthy lifestyle choices, diet, and stress reduction.
Qigong and Tai Chi have been a critical part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. The aim of Qi Gong is to promote the movement of Qi (energy) in the body. A key point in Qi Gong practice is relaxation and deep breathing, both of which are prerequisites to allow Qi to flow.
Qi Gong can harmonise, strengthen and have a healing effect on the functioning of all the internal organs and bodily systems. It increases the supply and flow of energy throughout the body, can have a variety of rejuvenating effects and is believed to increase longevity, and it induces calm mental and emotional states.
According to Chinese medicine, the energy relating to the body’s internal organs flows around the extremities of the body – the hands and the feet. Thus by stretching the arms and legs in specific movements, the health of the internal organs can be improved.
Tai Chi is considered an internal martial art. It differs from hard martial arts in the way that it utilizes the body’s internal energy circulation and power rather than using the muscles to create external force.
There has been a great deal of research on the health benefits of practicing Tai Chi. It is has been shown to reduces stress, improves mood, better sleep, promotes weight loss, improves cognition in older adults, reduces risk of falling in older adults, improves fibromyalgia symptoms,
improves COPD symptoms, benefits arthritis, plus many more.

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Tom VR - Packard Sawmill Echoes
Edinburgh’s Lionoil Industries welcomes masterful producer Tom VR into the pride. Following his highly acclaimed appearance on Midland’s Intergraded imprint, he presents a truly stunning emotional rollercoaster of dubby, tasteful techno and deep, melancholic house, set to enthrall on and off the dancefloor.
“Snare Dream” jubilantly launches the EP - cycling synth lines soar around decisive driving snares, balanced by a bubbly bass rhythm before climaxing with euphoric vocal stabs. “Norwood” ups the dub, notching down the energy to dig into the real meat of this record; an understated journey through dubbed out textures, evidencing Tom’s expert restraint and enticing you with the track’s infectious groove.
Flip the record for the title track “Packard Sawmill Echoes” - a melancholic club cut that will ensure tears on the dancefloor. No half measures here as the track continues to build beautifully over 7 minutes. Humbly presented, tasteful dub techno, and a real secret weapon for the DJs which rewards revisiting. The final track “I Don’t Know Where You Lead” begins a tuff dubby dancefloor cut turned unexpectedly melancholy orchestral number, with yearning strings fit to drop jaws in awe and a state of self-transcendence.
The Valby Rotary boss certainly knows how to work emotion into his tracks - this is tasteful tech-house at it’s very best.


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|By Marketwired .||
|January 17, 2014 06:23 PM EST||
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 01/17/14 -- Foran Mining Corporation (TSX VENTURE: FOM) ("Foran" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has negotiated a non-brokered private placement (the "Placement") of up to 6,000,000 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $0.20 for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1,200,000. Each Unit shall consist of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") issued on a flow-through basis in connection with which Foran will incur and renounce Canadian exploration expenses, and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant shall be exercisable for one Common Share at a price of $0.30 per Common Share for 18 months from the date of closing of the Placement.
Closing of the Placement is anticipated to occur on or about February 12, 2014, subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval. All securities issued in the Placement will be subject to a four month hold period from the date of closing of the Placement. Finder's fees will be payable in connection with the Placement, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
The proceeds of the Placement will be used for exploration on the Company's landholdings in east-central Saskatchewan surrounding its 100% owned McIlvenna Bay Deposit.
As at September 30, 2013, the Company had a treasury of $4.6 million in cash and cash equivalents.
About Foran Mining
Foran is a diversified exploration and development company with projects in the Flin Flon Mining Belt. The Company's flagship McIlvenna Bay Deposit, located in east central Saskatchewan, 65 kilometres west of Flin Flon, Manitoba, is one of the largest undeveloped volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") deposits in Canada.
On March 27, 2013, Foran announced an increased mineral resource estimate for the McIlvenna Bay Deposit, with indicated resources of 13.9 million tonnes grading 1.96% copper equivalent (1.28% Cu, 2.67% Zn, 0.49 g/t Au, 17 g/t Ag) and an inferred resource of 11.3 million tonnes grading 2.01% copper equivalent (1.32% Cu, 2.97% Zn, 0.43 g/t Au, 17 g/t Ag). For additional information, see the Foran news release dated March 27, 2013 or the report entitled "Technical Report on the McIlvenna Bay Project, Saskatchewan, Canada" dated December 9, 2011 at www.sedar.com or www.foranmining.com. Roger March, VP Project Exploration for Foran and a Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information in this release.
Foran trades on the TSX.V under the symbol "FOM".
Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, Foran's objectives, goals or future plans, statements regarding the estimation of mineral resources, exploration results, potential mineralization, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, failure to convert estimated mineral resources to reserves, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, political risks, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and those risks set out in Foran's public documents filed on SEDAR. Although Foran believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Foran disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
Foran Mining Corporation
President & CEO
409 Granville Street, Suite 904
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1T2
Foran Mining Corporation
VP, Corporate Development
120 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2500
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 1T1
Foran Mining Corporation
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