|Publication number||US4991509 A|
|Application number||US 06/507,441|
|Publication date||Feb 12, 1991|
|Filing date||Jun 24, 1983|
|Priority date||Jun 24, 1983|
|Publication number||06507441, 507441, US 4991509 A, US 4991509A, US-A-4991509, US4991509 A, US4991509A|
|Inventors||Paul J. Smith|
|Original Assignee||The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (11), Classifications (7), Legal Events (6)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
Proximity detection has been accomplished by use of magnetics, acoustics, optical and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. All active systems generate a signal which is transmitted toward an object from which it is reflected, though diminished, to the sender, where it is processed to determine the distance to the target by the time it takes for the signal to make the round trip.
Proximity detection by detecting a magnetic field has long been used and its limitations are well understood.
Acoustics have long been used for proximity detection in water. An acoustic signal is generated and directed into water toward the intended or suspected target from which it is reflected. One of the disadvantages of the acoustic system is that the acoustic signal is not easily directionally controlled and tends to scatter once released. This tends to notify a second listener of the position of the sender. Furthermore the speed of sound in air and water is relatively slow, a fact which may eliminate it from some uses where time and speed are factors, particularly in high speed operations.
One of the advantages of using light for proximity detection is that its transmission rate is approximately one million times faster than that of sound. Furthermore, it can be directed in a narrow pattern to yield high resolution and does not scatter to dissipate itself and generally announce itself. Several light beams can be directed on a target as they do not mix or interfere with one another when they cross or are otherwise brought together. In the past, it has been proposed to merely direct a beam of light on an object and measure the light reflected from its surface to provide detection. The round trip time for the light to reach the object and return is difficult to measure, since light travel 186,000 miles/second. Thus peak detection is usually used. However, this approach has some disadvantages. The contour, color, or surface texture of the object surface are unknown factors which affect light reflection. With known systems, there is no way of determining whether the magnitude of the reflected light is caused by surface condition or proximity of the object. Furthermore there are no known means of determining when the maximum return signal has been reached. Therefore, a command signal is provided upon the reflected signal reaching some predetermined threshold.
Glass optical systems tend to be large, delicate, expensive, and unsuitable for practical use in normal environments. Optical fibers, on the other hand, overcome many of the problems associated with bulky optics. They are rugged and can be used for beam forming to avoid delicate beam forming problems associated with bulk objects. Optical fibers allow substantial freedom in the location of light sources and receivers.
The invention relates to an optical proximity detector. While the invention has general utility, for the purpose of disclosing it adequately in the manner in which it functions, it will be described herein with (1) a robot gripper for detecting objects to be approached and handled and (2) on a torpedo for detecting an underwater object closing in proximity with the nose of the torpedo, but prior to actual contact, to provide a signal to detonate and on-board explosive warhead.
With a torpedo, one group of optical fibers are provided with light, such as from a laser diode, and have their ends terminated in a forward looking array in the nose surface of a torpedo for illuminating a cone field ahead of the torpedo. Another group of optical fibers also have their ends arranged in a forward looking array in the nose of the torpedo to receive light along a cone of acceptance as it is reflected from any object coming within the illuminated cone field. Light received by the ends of the second group of the optical fibers is transported to a photodetector and electronically process to provide a first electrical signal. This first electrical signal is further electronically process to provide a second electrical signal which defines a control or command signal for firing an explosive warhead on-board the torpedo, but only after the first electrical signal has decreased to around 30% of its peak value, thus assuring close proximity of the object.
With a robotic gripper, light emitting optical fiber ends and light receiving optical fiber ends are provided on the surface of the gripper to look optically forward to detect an object being approach within a cone of illumination to signal the gripping control mechanism. Again, light emitted by one or more optical fiber ends located in the gripper jaws is reflected by any object in close proximity to one or more light receiving fiber ends and transmitted to a detector and there processed to produce an electronical signal to control the robotic arm.
The optical fiber light emitting and receiving arrangements have many uses for providing signal to control equipment, the above being only two examples.
Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide an optical proximity detector to detect an approaching or approached object prior to actual contact.
It is another object of the invention to provide an optical proximity detector employing optical fibers for sending light to illuminate an object and receiving light reflected from that object and further processing it to provide a control or command electrical signal.
It is still another object of the invention to provide an optical detector for use in detecting close proximity of an object from a structure surface such as a torpedo nose or robotic arm claw.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a method of detecting close proximity of an underwater object closing with a torpedo nose by transmitting light forward of the torpedo to refect it from the object and receiving the reflected light and converting it to electrical signal and processing that signal to fire a warhead on-board the torpedo only after the maximum signal is pass thereby assuring close proximity.
Other objects of the invention will become apparent to one skilled in the art after reading the specification in conjunction with the following drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an arrangement illustrating the invention applied to a robotic claw gripper.
FIG. 2 shows a torpedo approaching an underwater structure in close proximity.
FIGS. 3a through 3c are nose views of a torpedo illustrating various arrays of pairs of light transmitting and receiving optical fiber ends.
FIG. 4 illustrates the invention applied to the nose of a torpedo.
FIG. 5 is a schematic arrangement of the light receiving and electrical processing circuit.
FIG. 6 illustrates in graph form calculated predictions of standoff distances for the optical proximity detector versus numerical apertures (NA) and separation spacing between sending and receiving optical fiber ends.
FIG. 7 is actual test results in graph form illustrating the magnitude of the return (reflecting) signal for a fiber having a numerical aperture equal 0.65 at three different standoff distances.
Refer now to the drawings for a more detailed presentation of the invention. There is shown in FIG. 1 a schematic illustration of a pair of optical proximity detectors applied to the gripper claw a robotic arm In FIG. 2 the optical proximity detector is applied to the nose of a torpedo shown approaching the hull of a submarine or ship.
While the invention has numerous applications for detecting objects approaching to within close proximity to a structure surface, detailed description will be made herein concerning its use on a torpedo nose. Accordingly, in FIG. 4, the invention is disclosed within a setting of a torpedo, identify generally by numeral 10, having a nose structure with a flat frontal surface 12. A pair of optical fibers 14 and 16 have respective ends 18 and 20 terminating substantially flush with the frontal surface and facing in a parallel forward direction. Light source 22, such as light emitting diode, incandescent bulb or a laser diode, is coupled into the other end of optical fiber 14. Its light, once launched into the optical fiber, is transported along the optical fiber until it reaches end 18 where it exits in the form of cone 24 to illuminate the surface of any object (target) which may come within its field of view. The exit angle of the light cone is known as the numerical aperture (NA), or cone of acceptance, and its magnitude depends upon several factors. These include the index of refraction of the optical fiber core (N1), core cladding (N2) and the medium (N0) into which the light exits. The angle of the exit cone is equal to 2 arcsine NA/N0. Where N1 2 -N2 2 is define as the numerical aperture. In air (N0 =1) and the equation for the exit cone angle reduces to 2 arcsine NA). By choosing the type of optical fiber, the exit cone angle can be controlled.
Light emitted from end 18 of optical fiber 14 (transmitting) traverses the medium (water) in front of it to illuminate a target, the surface of which is illustrated at standoff distances A, B, and C in FIG. 4. Light striking the target in any of these positions, or ones intermediate thereof, is reflected back in many directions, including to input end 20 of receiving optical fiber 16. Light striking fiber end 20 (within its cone of acceptance or field of view 26, 2 arcsine NA) is transported along receiving optical fiber 16 to receiver 28 (photodetector) located at its other end. Reference should now be made to FIG. 5 for description of the electronic processing circuit. Photodetector 28 (photo diode) converts the light into an electrical signal which is buffered (amplified) to provide a first electrical signal 30. This first electrical signal is then processed by the detector processing circuit illustrated diagramatically in FIG. 5 Buffered signal 30 is applied to a peak detector 32 which provides signal 34. The output of the peak detector is multiplied by 0.3 at the scaler and then compared to buffer signal 30. When signal 30 has decreased to 30% of the value of peak detector 34 a second signal is generated to indicate detection of a target and provide a control or command signal to fire an explosive charge (not illustrated) within the torpedo.
As will be appreciated from a study of the illustration in FIG. 4, the standoff distances at which the disclosed apparatus .can detect a target (e.g., A, B, or C) varies in accordance with the lateral separation distance between optical fiber ends 18 and 20. The closer the optical fiber ends are to each other, for example, the closer to the torpedo nose structure surface the field of "common volume" commences. The greater the separation distance the further out the cone of common volume commences. Another factor controlling commencement of the field of common volume and standoff distance at which the detecting apparatus is effective is the numerical aperture (NA) of the optical fiber ends. This defines the angle of emitted cone of light from end 18 and the cone of acceptance defining the field of view of receiving optical fiber end 20.
It will be appreciated that light (both emitted and reflected) is dissipated in passing through water forward of the torpedo nose surface 12. Therefore, there is a practical limit to the standoff distance at which the invention arrangement is effective. With the arrangement illustrated in FIG. 4, the practical standoff distance from the torpedo nose at which an explosive carried by the torpedo can be initiated is from a fraction of an inch to several inches.
FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the standoff distance and the separation spacing between transmitter optical fiber end 18 and receiving optical fiber end 20 for four different optical fibers having numerical aperatures ranging from 0.13 to 0.65. FIG. 7 illustrates the results of a series of test. The standoff distances are shown at the 30% level. In test #1, the transmitting and receiving optical fiber ends 18 and 20 were 0.5 inches apart. For test #2 the separation was 1.0 inches, and for test #3 the separation was 1.5 inches. The returned signal (normalized) was plotted. In each test, the signal level was approximately 30% of its peak value at the calculated standoff distance.
Referring once again to FIG. 4, it will be noted that the cone of emitted light 24 and the field of view defined by the cone of acceptance 26 overlap to provide a common volume commencing a short distance in front of the torpedo nose structure surface. It is within the field of this common volume that an illuminated object's reflected light will be accepted by optical fiber end 20. Three standoff distances (A, B, or C) are illustrated in this field of common volume. Further out than standoff distance A, so much light is absorbed by the medium (water) that no reflected light is indicated. However, for an object or target coming within standoff distance A there is produced an increasing level of reflected light as indicated by signal curve 36. While more of the target surface reflects light when the target is farther out much light is dissipate in transmission in both out and return legs which may range up to several inches. As the standoff distance closes from position A, the magnitude of reflected light increases rapidly as indicated by the rising portion of curve 36. At target standoff distance B the light reflected to optical fiber end 20 is at its peak level. As the target standoff distance closes still further, the level of light reflected rapidly decreases, and at standoff distance C (where the field of common volume commences), reflected light is at around 30% of the peak level at standoff distance B. As the target closes still further with the torpedo nose surface, the reflected light drops off still further.
Reflective optical signal 36 is, as mentioned with reference to FIG. 5, transported to photodetector 28 and converted to a first electrical output signal 30. The standoff distance at which maximum output signal and maximum first electrical signal are generated can be controlled either by (1) separation distance between optical fiber ends 18 and 20 or (2) cones of acceptance of the optical fibers. By controlling the separation distance and the distance at which the electrical output signal has decreases to around 30% of its peak level from which a second or control signal is generated, the initiation of an explosive charge on-board the torpedo can be controlled to occur when the torpedo nose is within a fraction of an inch of its target.
The precise control is superior to any method which relies only on the initial receipt of reflected light from a target surface at a predetermined magnitude. There are numerous factors, such as target shape, size, color, or surface covering, which effects the magnitude of the reflected light to make for imprecise explosion timing. With the present invention, a control signal is generated and sent to initiate the explosive charge only after the standoff distance is at a distance closer than where a maximum output signal is return. The distance forward of the torpedo nose where the maximum output signal is return is designed into the arrangement by the separation between the optical fibers and the numerical apertures of the optical fiber ends.
Since the speed of light is so fast, optical signals can be sent, received and processed to provide a command electrical signal to fire an explosive aboard the torpedo while the torpedo has closed on the target only by a fraction of an inch.
An arrangement has been disclosed with respect to a pair of optical fibers, one emitting light and the other receiving reflected light in association with electronic processing to provide a control signal. The optical fibers operate in pairs. In practice, a plurality of pairs of optical fibers would be employed, disposed in an array about the nose of a torpedo. A plurality of pairs is preferable for backup or reserve capacity in case of damage or other caused inoperativeness. The pairs can be arranged in numerous patterns, as illustrated in FIGS. 3a through 3c, where light is reflected from one fiber to another of a pair as indicated by the dashed lines. The optical path between mating pairs of optical fibers should cover at least a portion of the nose periphery to accommodate targets approach at an oblique angle.
Furthermore, it may be desired to deploy the optical fiber pairs to have different standoff distances.
In much the same manner the principle of optical proximity detection is applicable to claws of robotic arms for detecting objects which are about to be grasped. As illustrated in FIG. 1, optical fiber pairs provide proximity detection for robotic arm claws. Optical fibers 114 and 116 have their first ends terminated substantially flush with the claw structure inner surface used for grasping an object. Optical fiber 114 has its other end connected with a source of light and transports that light to its first end where it is emitted as a cone of light between the claw pairs. Optical fiber 116, defined as the receiving fiber, receives reflected light at its one end and transports that light to its other end and coupled to a light detector where it is converted into a first electrical signal and processed in a manner disclosed with reference to FIG. 5. An object (not illustrated) about t be grasped by the claws when approaching within close proximity to the claw surface comes within a standoff distance (d) at which time a command signal functions to allow the gripper or claw to grasp the object without crushing it. As with the torpedo nose, the optical fiber ends which terminate adjacent the claw structure surface can be spaced or provided with cones of acceptance sufficient to control the standoff distance (d) to which an object will be closed. In a similar manner, the nose of the robot arm claw is provided with a forward looking detector. This detector likewise comprises a pair of optical fibers 214 (transmitting) and 216 (receiving) each terminating in first ends in the nose structure surface of the claw to look in a forward parallel direction with their cones of acceptance overlapping to define common volume and are disposed to operate at standoff distance (e), as described with reference to the claw gripper or torpedo nose. The other end of optical end fiber 214 is provided with a light source to illuminate an object being approached by the gripper claw. Light reflected from the object is receieved through the one end of the receiving optical fiber 216 and transported to a light detector where it is processed to provide a control signal to let the gripper claw to approach no closer to the object than a predetermined distance. The optical arrangement performs substantially in much the same manner to issue a control signal whether used on a torpedo nose or on a robotic gripper claw.
There has been described an invention for optically detecting the presence of an object in close proximity to a structure surface and processing a generated optical signal to issue a control or command electrical signal to accomplish a desire function. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that numerous changes and variations may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention which is limited only by the scope of the claims annexed hereto.
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|Jun 24, 1983||AS||Assignment|
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Nothing is worth more than laughter,
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Saturday, 17 January 2015
Lynne Perrella and Chatsworth Reverse Canvas - Fragile Papers Challenge
This is the first of my entries for the Paper Artsy Fragile Papers theme. I actually made it a little while ago when I was playing around when Paper Artsy first brought out the Damask and Script tissues and the replacement for the previous Crackly Tissue. I reversed the canvas and painted the edges black and covered the front with Chatsworth which I stencilled with Frescos and Paper Artsy stencils. I adhered a piece of script tissue inside the aperture. I stamped the lady from Lynne Perrella 001 and painted her from behind with Frescos. I made a 'curtain' of orange organza to frame the inside of the aperture. I then mixed Frescos and Grungepaste and stencilled the flowers onto script tissue and added them to the edge of the canvas.
To finish off I added a little bottle with a heart pin in the cork, which I painted with Snowflake and embossed in black with some script from Lynne Perrella 014.
I am entering this into the Fragile Papers Paper Artsy challenge.
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Great canvas, Lucy! Love the greenish framing with the red colors inside! Great images! Hugs!ReplyDelete
A lovely canvas. Love the LP-faceReplyDelete
Beautiful, I especially love the Jofy stencil onto tissue, I would never have thought of doing that xReplyDelete
Looks fabulous Lucy!ReplyDelete
Liking the organza is similar colour to the cheeks of your lady, a well planned canvas and beautifully put together Lucy :-) xxxReplyDelete
This is just lovely. Love how you stencilled onto the chatsworth paper - looks great!ReplyDelete
I love reversed canvases - they really draw the eye, as if one were looking through a window frame - and this one is beautiful. I love the Lynne Perrella image and how you have framed it with the lovely stencilling on Chatsworth. I love what you have created with fragile papers, Lucy. xxReplyDelete
Great use of the Chatsworth papers (I'm a fan!). Love your design, like a window seen from the outside, very striking.ReplyDelete
ohhhh, very nice Lucy!ReplyDelete
Scrumptious... love the glow of warmth from the ruby central panel to the lovely soft colours on the frame.ReplyDelete
Both the design and colours are striking! Well done, Lucy!ReplyDelete
I love the little bottle!

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As spring ushers in al fresco dining and at-home gatherings, give your cocktail hour some sass and savory takeaways with these oh-so-decadent pairs.
Five Simple, Perfect Cheese and Wine Pairings by Speaker, Author, and Expert, Laura Werlin.
1 Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc + Cypress Grove “Humboldt Fog”
This crisp and vibrant all-chardonnay sparkling wine made by the much heralded Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley is the perfect foil for the rich, creamy, lemony, buttery classic goat cheese made in California’s Humboldt County. The bubbles in the wine love the creamy-chalky texture of the cheese and vice-versa, which is why it’s pretty hard to stop eating and drinking these two seminal products when they’re in the presence of one another.
Can’t find Humboldt Fog? Look for Vermont Creamery’s Coupole, goat brie, or Bucheron.
It’s nice to find an American rosé that hits all the notes a rosé should: light and refreshing, slightly floral but not sweet. Because of that, this wine loves the herbs de Provence, calendula and safflower petal coating on this his small-production semi-hard goat cheese made in the somewhat unlikely locale of Indiana.
Can’t procure Juliana? Look for Fleur de Maquis sheeps’ milk cheese from France or any herbed goat cheese.
3 A to Z Wineworks Chardonnay 2018 + Briar Rose Creamery “Maia”
The lack of oak in this beautiful Oregon chardonnay means that its spectrum of flavors–from apricot to melon, green apple to citrus fruits of all kinds–loves this rich, buttery, delectably creamy Brie-like cheese. This cheese treasure is made by Sarah Marcus, who created the small but mighty Briar Rose Creamery located in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, Willamette Valley.
Can’t get Maia? Look for a buttery brie-like cheese such as Jasper Hill Farm and Cellars “Moses Sleeper,” Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam, or a double-créme from France.
4 Domaine Drouhin Cuvée Laurene Pinot Noir 2016 + Marin French Cheese Company “Petite Truffle”
It doesn’t get better than pinot noir and truffles unless it’s an Oregon pinot noir and a rich buttery truffle cheese. The cheese is made by America’s oldest continually operating cheese operation, Marin French Cheese Company, located northwest of San Francisco. Domaine Drouhin is unquestionably one of America’s best pinot noir producers (chardonnay too!), and with its refinement, structure, and dark fruit flavors, their Cuvée Laurène is not only spectacular on its own, it’s equally so with this memorable cheese.
Hard time finding Petite Truffle? Look for Marin French Cheese Company’s more widely available Truffle Brie, Cypress Grove Cheese’s Truffle Tremor or, from Italy, Boschetto al Tartufo or Moliterno Truffle.
5 Andrew Rich Wines Gewurztraminer Ice Wine 2015 + Rogue Creamery “Caveman Blue”
Pineapple, passion fruit, and acidity love blue cheeses, and the Andrew Rich Gewurztraminer dessert wine heeds the call. Acidity is key in a dessert wine (who wants to drink syrup?), and when paired with the perfectly balanced, earthy, caramel-y, and salty blue cheese that is fellow Oregonian producer Rogue Creamery’s Caveman Blue, there’s no question the sweet-salty pairing will leave you in awe.
Can’t find Caveman Blue? Look for Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company’s Bay Blue, Jasper Hill Farm and Cellars’ Bayley Hazen Blue, Fourme d’Ambert from France or Gorgonzola Piccante from Italy.
Considering the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen held June 19-21? Laura will be presenting two seminars, one on Pacific Northwest cheeses, and another with Bobby Stuckey on Italian cheeses and wines (each seminar is staged twice). Laura Werlin is a corporate and event speaker. For more information, visit https://www.laurawerlin.com/.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Tech sophomore David Smith posted 5705 points to place 12th in the silver decathlon at the Texas A&M Multi-Event Festival, which wrapped up Friday.
Yellow Jacket freshman Greg McCormick also competed in the meet but did not rank in the final scoring. Shawn Landis of Kutztown placed first in the silver division with 6792 points.
In other action this weekend, several members of Tech’s men and women’s track and field teams will compete Saturday at Auburn’s Springtime Invitational.


This baby-blue pillow was made with cozy Cloud 9 Organic cotton flannel (GOTS certified). It contains 100% Certified Organic Flaxseed and can be unscented or scented with Spearmint, Lavender and Chamomile. Choose from many scent options from the drop down menu. The pillow can be used hot or cold on the neck, head or back. Store them in the freezer for using cold, or heat them in the microwave for sustained moist heat and heavenly herbal aroma. This pillow is approximately 21 inches long by 4.75 inches wide and contain certified Organic flax weighing approximately 1.7 or more pounds. Unscented pillows are closer to 2 pounds, because the flaxseed is a more dense then the scented herbs. Our pillows are free form like bean bags so that they can be used as heating pads anywhere on the body, not just the neck. You can shape it any way you like to fit it most comfortable. The loose form feels great on an aching sacrum when positioned between it and a recliner, or take it to bed hot to warm your feet on a cold night. Pillows are packaged in biodegradable cellophane bags (as shown in image 3) with heating instructions.
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THQ’s Saints Row franchise as a whole has shipped over 11 million copies, the publisher has revealed in its latest financial report.
The third game in the series, appropriately named dubbed The Third, can take credit for 4.25 million copies. It is generated “the highest digital revenue of any console title” in the publisher’s history even. No wonder then that it’s scheduled to get a follow-up in the form of a stand-alone expansion this fall.
Saints Row 4 appears to be in the works as well.

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- We're hosting a Community Streetscape Project Open House! Please join us to learn more about the Broadway Streetscape Improvements, the Martin Luther King Jr. Way Streetscape Improvements, and the 7th Street Connection Project. Please see the link above for more information. The event flyer is available in Spanish, Chinese, and English.
- A summary report for engagement conducted during summer 2023 has been completed! View here.
Broadway, historically Oakland’s “main street,” is currently a major high frequency transit corridor. More buses run on Broadway than on any other street in Oakland, and bus service on Broadway connects to all parts of the AC Transit system, making it a critical regional corridor. However, Broadway remains an auto-oriented street, leading to bus delays and unreliable travel times for routes serving East Oakland, North Oakland, and West Oakland. This creates barriers to travel by AC Transit bus system, and interconnected transit systems, such as BART, which connects Oakland with the larger Bay Area. Broadway is also part of Oakland's High Injury Network, meaning it has a high rate of serious injury and fatal crashes, mostly due to vehicle speeding and failure to yield to pedestrians.
The Broadway Streetscape Improvement project will make enhancements to bus operations, pedestrian safety, and the city’s fiber optic network on Broadway between 2nd Street and 11th Street and 20th Street to Grand Avenue. Improvements may include:
- Red bus-only lanes will be installed on Broadway from 2nd Street to 11th Street and 20th Street to Grand Avenue. This will extend the existing bus-only lanes between 11th Street and 20th Street to improve transit access and reliability
- Expand Transit Signal Priority (TSP) at all signalized intersections to ensure buses can travel efficiently through the corridor
- Install new ADA curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalks, upgraded intersection safety lighting, and wayfinding signage to increase safety and visibility
- Improve the Broadway/I-880 underpass with lighting and placemaking elements to invite people to travel between neighborhoods with more comfort
- Eliminate the existing free-right turn at the 6th Street and Broadway off-ramp intersection to mitigate high-speed vehicular right-turns and poor sight lines between freeway off-ramp drivers and pedestrians in the crosswalk
- Install fiber-optic cabling on Broadway between Embarcadero West and 7th Street to improve signal coordination and movement through the corridor
- Upgrade traffic signals and provide protected left turns to increase safety
- Repave the road
- Lower the speed limit as part of a new Oakland ordinance to enhance safety
This project is currently in the early design phase.
Past Engagement and Outcomes
- 2017 Pedestrian Plan. This plan recommends adjusting signal timing to separate turning movements from pedestrian crossing phase, extending the median to provide refuge island on the south side of the Broadway and 11th Street intersection, and to implement a road diet on low volume crossing streets to shorten pedestrian crossing distances.
- 2019 Downtown Oakland Specific Plan (DOSP). This plan recommends dedicated transit lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, and streetscape improvements such as street furniture and trees.
- Howard Terminal Transportation Plan. Building upon prior planning efforts, the public was engaged in the conceptual development of the projects in 2019 and 2020 through “on the ground” surveys that reached hundreds of Oaklanders in high priority neighborhoods adjacent to the waterfront, a series of community workshops, and stakeholder meetings as summarized here:
- In-person engagement included surveys, community meetings, and stakeholder meetings focused on West Oakland, Jack London Square and Chinatown. Over 500 surveys were conducted in English, Spanish, and Chinese, and happened on-board buses, at transit hubs, and on high-traffic corridors for a total of over 200 hours on the ground. In addition to in-person surveys, online surveys were also advertised to Oaklanders with a specific focus on the 94607 zip code (including West Oakland, Old Oakland, Chinatown, and Jack London Square). The people who took the surveys, according to the demographic questions, were representative of the City’s demographics.
- Four community meetings with about 30 attendees each were held in the neighborhoods of focus, including West Oakland, Jack London Square, Chinatown, and a maritime stakeholder-specific workshop.
- Ten key stakeholder meetings were held with leaders of each community where projects are proposed to be implemented, and with transportation advocates.
- Staff made multiple presentations to the Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.

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All parents want their little ones to have good vision and healthy eyes. Ensuring kids receive the proper eye care at a young age is crucial. But how do you decide when to take your kid to the pediatric eye doctor?
Eye care for children is vital for many reasons. First, good vision is essential for their learning and development. The ability to see properly is a prerequisite for many basic academic abilities, including reading, writing, and sports.
Second, early detection and treatment of eye problems can prevent more severe complications in the future. If left untreated, specific eye problems, such as crossed or lazy eyes, might result in permanent visual loss.
Third, regular eye exams can help your child maintain good eye health and hygiene. The eye doctor can check for signs of infections, injuries, or allergies that may affect your youngster’s eyes.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children receive their first thorough eye examination at six months of age. This exam can help detect any vision or eye health problems affecting your child’s development. The eye doctor can also advise you on how to protect and care for your child’s eyes.
Your child should get another exam after the initial one at three years and before starting kindergarten or first grade. These exams can help monitor your child’s vision and eye health as they grow and learn. The eye doctor can also prescribe glasses or contact lenses if your child needs them.
After that, your child should have an eye exam every year or as your eye doctor recommends. Children who wear corrective lenses, have specific medical disorders, or have a family history of eye issues may require more frequent tests.
Some signs that your little one may need an eye exam include the following:
Squinting, rubbing, or closing one eye
Tilting or turning their head to see better
Holding objects too close or too far from their eyes
Complaining of headaches, eye pain, or blurred vision
Having trouble reading, writing, or doing homework
Avoiding activities that require good eyesight, such as sports or games
Showing signs of poor attention, concentration, or behavior
Do not delay booking an eye exam for your child if you see any of these symptoms in them. Your eye doctor will identify and treat any vision or eye health issues impacting your child.
Schedule a consultation with a trained and experienced optometrist specializing in treating young patients’ eyes. Gather any information about your child’s medical history, family history of eye problems, medications, allergies, or symptoms.
Next, bring your child’s glasses or contact lenses if they have them. Explain what to expect during the exam and why it is crucial for their eyes. Finally, encourage them to ask questions and cooperate with the eye doctor.
Your child’s eye exam is a simple and painless procedure that can help ensure their vision and eye health. Regularly taking your child to an eye doctor can help them enjoy a lifetime of clear and healthy vision.
For more on pediatric eye exams, contact Bright Eyes Optometry at our Red Bank, New Jersey office. Call (732) 605-0300 to schedule an appointment today.


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This ambulance was donated to the Kenai Peninsula College EMT curriculum by the Nikiski Fire Department this week. KPC EMT coordinator Paul Perry said his students have already been using the ambulance in training exercises, driving around the parking lot at KPC. Perry said the ambulance has left other KPC students somewhat puzzled as it circles the campus continually during exercises. The ambulance will have a mechanical checkup and makeover complete with decals and an insignia designed by the EMT III class.
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An associate's degree program in paramedic technology came one step closer to reality last week when the Central Peninsula General Hospital Inc. board of directors agreed to the use of the hospital as a clinical education site for Kenai Peninsula College.
Classes for the EMT-paramedic program are scheduled to begin Aug. 29, according to KPC's paramedic coordinator Paul Perry.
Perry was present at the hospital board meeting when CPGH approved a memorandum of agreement to provide objectives of clinical education for the medic program.
"We'll put students at CPGH in the Emergency Department, the operating room, in labor and delivery and in intensive care," said Perry.
Prerequisites are that students already have Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I certification and have completed one full year of physiology and anatomy training.
EMT classes will be offered at the college this summer.
Perry, who has been a paramedic for 22 years and will be the primary instructor for the course, said he will be using doctors and nurses to augment what he can teach the students.
"Once the students complete three semesters of the course, they will go to the Lower 48 and work with (emergency responder) departments for six to eight weeks before returning to KPC," he said.
The Portland, Ore., Fire Department already has signed on with the Kenai Peninsula program, and departments in Austin, Texas, and Miami have shown interest, according to Perry.
"The goal is to place paramedics on the Kenai Peninsula," he said.
"We hope to place 15 students from the first class locally.
"(Central Emergency Services), Nikiski and Kenai all support the program," Perry said.
"In fact, Nikiski donated a surplus ambulance to the program. We're having it painted with our new logo," he said.
Applications are being taken for the new course of study. People may call 262-0378 for more information.
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Off his latest release, “The Foreigner 3” hosted by Don Cannon, R&B singer Jonathas drops the visuals for the heavily anticipated single “Selena”. Download “The Foreigner 3”.
Thurz is gearing up to release his 7-song EP, Designer, next week via Red Bull Sound Select but we’re streaming it a bit early to get fans hyped for the project.
You can cop on iTunes now.
Bishop Lamont collaborates with Compton’s one and only Dj Quik for this classic West Coast joint!
In the wake of the recent, not so recent and far too consistent tragedies and travesties of justice concerning Black men women children and the police, J-Live brings you “I Am A Man (American Justice)”. […]
This video was filmed during SonReal’s recent 53 city U.S. tour capturing 2-5 seconds of the music video every day.
The is the official music video for the single “Junky” from the album “Junky” by Symmetry.

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Neuroprotective effects of NMDA receptor glycine recognition site antagonism: dependence on glycine concentration.
High-affinity NMDA receptor glycine recognition site antagonists protect brain tissue from ischemic damage. The neuroprotective effect of 5-nitro-6,7-dichloro-2,3-quinoxalinedione (ACEA 1021), a selective NMDA receptor antagonist with nanomolar affinity for the glycine binding site, was examined in rat cortical mixed neuronal/glial cultures. ACEA 1021 alone did not alter spontaneous lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release. Treatment with ACEA 1021 (0.1-10 microM) before 500 microM glutamate, 30 microM NMDA, or 300 microM kainate exposure was found to reduce LDH release in a concentration-dependent fashion. These effects were altered by adding glycine to the medium. Glycine (1 mM) partially reversed the effect of ACEA 1021 on kainate cytotoxicity. Glycine (100 microM-1 mM) completely blocked the effects of ACEA 1021 on glutamate and NMDA cytotoxicity. The glycine concentration that produced a half-maximal potentiation of excitotoxin-induced LDH release in the presence of 1.0 microM ACEA 1021 was similar for glutamate and NMDA (18 +/- 3 and 29 +/- 9 microM, respectively). ACEA 1021 also reduced kainate toxicity in cultures treated with MK-801. The effects of glycine and ACEA 1021 on glutamate-induced LDH release were consistent with a model of simple competitive interaction for the strychnine-insensitive NMDA receptor glycine recognition site, although nonspecific effects at the kainate receptor may be of lesser importance.
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It wasn’t the middle part of the tournament where the Seymour’s boys golf team struggled, but the holes on either side of the meat of it.
The Owls’ boys golf team struggled to put together a complete 18 holes Monday, as SHS placed seventh of eight teams at the Hoosier Hills Conference Tournament at Sunrise Golf Course in Madison.
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Floyd Central and Bedford North Lawrence tied for best team score at 315 strokes. The Highlanders were named champions, as its fifth golfer was two strokes better than the one for the Stars.
Madison place third with a 325, and New Albany (328), Jeffersonville (342), Jennings County (344), Seymour (351) and Columbus East (355) followed.
“We didn’t get off to a great start. We gave up several strokes on the first hole,” Owls coach Jim Hoffman said. “ I don’t know if it was nerves or what. It was cool, but it was a good scoring day really. We didn’t finish very well. At the turn it looked like we started to play well going into the back, but we just didn’t finish strong.”
Despite placing last in the team standings, East sophomore Kody Reynolds was overall medalist with a 71 (-1). Reynolds had just one bogey on the day, shooting 35 on the front and 36 on the back nine.
Ethan Dippold led the Owls by carding 84 while Owen Marshall scored 85, Tom Hoffmeier shot 90, Conner Hinton totaled 82 and Chayse Shell finished with 93.
Hoffman said his team had ups-and-downs all day.
“Chayse played well on the back after not starting off very well. Owen had a good middle part, but started off bad and ended bad, and Ethan played a good round,” he said. “We are just so close. We need to look at different things when it comes to finishing and starting. We need to get rid of the nerves.”
While temperatures were cool most of the day, Hoffman said the course played to the golfers’ advantages.
“I felt like the course played pretty easy,” he said. “The greens rolled pretty well. I thought we did a pretty good job of that, but we left some strokes on some simple things. I saw us miss some simple shots that cost us several strokes.”
The seventh place finish was one position better than last year’s results for the Owls at the HHC.
Seymour has a pair of tournaments left on its schedule before the sectional on June 3 at Bloomington Country Club.
The Owls will play at the Providence Invitational, at Champions Pointe, May 25 before hosting a new tournament with Jennings County on May 28, which will feature some of the top talent in the state.
“We’re hosting a tourney with Jennings County the Tuesday after Memorial Day at Oak Tree Golf course in Plainfield,” Hoffman said. “There will be some good teams coming, like Zionsville, Fishers, Evansville Mater Dei, etc.”
Hoffman said that Jennings County, which is coached by B.J. Bingham, and Seymour had scheduled a dual match in the past on the date, but decided to come up with a new tournament right before the postseason.


Utopia Music are set to drop their latest single on Monday 23rd July and the new release sees Fields on production. With releases on Mars, Symmetry and Ingredients already under his belt, Fields breathes life into D&B with this double A side.
‘Elemntal’ is a progressive roller with harmonic stabs that set the pace for a smooth vibe with atmospheric pads taking you up. The track builds beautifully and carries you right through. A head nodder and a dancefloor track.
‘BTC’ on the AA side is a dark and techy number that eases you in before attacking with sonic hits and twisted bass.
Label boss MAKO certainly knows what direction he wants Utopia Music to go in and its refreshing to know people still want to step outside the norm and formulaic to make drum and bass that sounds this good.
We’re lucky enough to get a heads up on forthcoming releases here at Robot Bodypop, probably because we’re badman selectors of awesome music. With a couple of exclusives this week you can check out when and where to pick them up, which is something you should do if you know whats good for you.
Diffrent Records comes with release 013 adding Jekyl with ‘Drainpipe’ and ‘Blabbermouth’ to the strong back catalogue. The latter features on this weeks show but both sides of this plate are heavy. Dark and moody D&B just how we like it with both tracks standing tall as a sidestep from the usual stuff being churned out. This gets a release on 7th May with both tracks there to preview. Get involved.
Big fans of Utopia Music at Robot Bodypop with plenty of releases featured in the last few months and Utopia Music 008, due out on the 7th May, sees Mikal return with ‘The Chant’ b2b with ‘Headbanger’. The A side featured this week shows why Mikals moves have caught the attention from fellow musicians Goldie and Break amongst others. Jungle vibes on both sides with a focus on slick drum patterns. A serious plate with no fillers . Going places this lad. No lie.
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Bazinga all the way! The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons will provide the voice of Buddy the Elf in NBC's upcoming stop-motion animated holiday special Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas, the network announced Friday.
After three seasons as Nicholas Brody on Homeland, Damian Lewis is heading back to Showtime. The Emmy winner is joining Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti in the cable network's new drama pilot Billions, where the two actors will play dueling leads.
Morena Baccarin has been cast in Fox's Batman-without-Batman series Gotham, reports TV Line.
The Firefly actress (deal with it, Homeland fans) will bring to life DC Comics character...
Live from New York, it's Leslie Jones!
Saturday Night Live has promoted Jones, who joined the sketch show's writing staff in early 2014, to featured player, reports Deadline.com.
It's a match made in casting heaven.
British actor Vinnie Jones has signed on to guest-star in Season 3 of Arrow, reports Variety.
Lifetime's upcoming Marilyn Monroe miniseries hasn't yet cast its blonde bombshell lead, but it's found her mother.
NCIS: New Orleans is reuniting Scott Bakula with Quantum Leap co-star Dean Stockwell, Entertainment Weekly reports.
"I'm Steve Jobs."
Nope, it doesn't have quite the same ring to it as "I'm Batman," but it'll have to do.
Oscar winner Christian Bale, who donned the Caped Crusader costume for Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, is reportedly in talks to play Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in Sony's biopic Jobs, Variety reports.
NCIS has finally cast Bishop's husband.
I don't want to start any rumors, particularly the sad kind, but things aren't looking so good for Hart of Dixie, y'all.
Despite CW President Mark Pedowitz's claims over the summer that fans shouldn't read into the show's shortened episode order as an impending cancellation, the evidence is beginning to stack up.
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While rain has stopped falling in South Carolina, the deadly storm continues to bring devastation, with numerous dams breached and damage expected to top $1 billion. Numerous dams have been breached, bridges collapsed and hundreds of roads were inundated with floodwaters, causing emergency evacuations.
President Obama has signed a disaster declaration for federal aid to help with recovery efforts, and more than 1,300 National Guard members have been deployed in the state.
The storm is blamed for at least 13 deaths.
More than 500 roads in the state were severely damaged by the storm.
About 40,000 people in the state still do not have drinking water, and tens of thousands remain without power.
“South Carolina has gone through a storm of historic proportions,” Gov. Nikki Haley said. “Just because the rain stops, does not mean that we are out of the woods.”
Officials went door-to-door Monday, checking on residents in flood-ravaged areas such as Columbia, and hundreds of people were evacuated to emergency shelters.
The storm damage occurred despite the much-feared Hurricane Joaquin missing the East Coast.
By Monday, the heaviest rains had moved into the mid-Atlantic states. Along the Jersey Shore, some beaches devastated by Superstorm Sandy three years ago lost most of their sand to the wind, rain and high surf.
South Carolina authorities mostly switched Monday from search and rescue into “assessment and recovery mode,” but Haley warned citizens to remain careful as a “wave” of water swelled downstream and dams had to be opened to prevent catastrophic failures above low-lying neighborhoods near the capital.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


New node, Raspberry pi setup, basically a carbon copy of recommended hardware. Network has been downloading beautifully once I set it up, and I am at about 50% last time I was able to check this morning.
My node is connected via ethernet cable directly into the router, and my computer is on wifi. While setting up, I could not access through the umbrel.local address, so I found a couple posts online telling me to find the IP address. Went into my router admin page and found the umbrel IP, typed that into the browser and viola! Was able to set up account and start the download. I was able to access umbrel several times on my desktop, as well as my phone.
Now, almost 24 hours later, using the same IP address in the browser, I get the death spiral on both my desktop and phone browsers. Message is “This site can’t be reached” and that it took too long to respond. All connections seem to be fine and lights are all clicking away.
My first thought is to unplug the router and giving it a reset, and second thought is to unplug the node. I don’t know enough about the setup process to trust either of these solutions, I wouldn’t want to jeopardize the download, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I’m just curious why the umbrel.local link doesn’t work. Is there a way to set it up so that it does (eliminating the need for the IP address)?


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The Enterprise Zone designation awarded by the state Legislature to the city of Ocala in 2010 is due to sunset at the end of 2015 but city leaders say that although it has not been as successful as had been hoped, it is an economic development tool that can be useful when recruiting companies to the area.
The Enterprise Zone designation awarded by the state Legislature to the city of Ocala in 2010 is due to sunset at the end of 2015, but city leaders say although it has not been as successful as they hoped, it is an economic development tool that can be useful when recruiting companies to the area.
“We would like to maintain it,” said Melanie Gaboardi, the city's senior manager of economic development.
Businesses located in the enterprise zone are eligible for tax incentives. And if those same companies hire people who live in the zone to fill full-time jobs, there are incentives for that, too. The program's idea is to spur business investment in depressed areas and provide jobs for area residents.
As the designation nears its sunset, city officials see it as a tool to recruit companies that they hope will be renewed at the end of 2015.
Gaboardi said that although the city promotes the program, there has not been a swarm of applicants.
Even so, she said, the program is important because it provides opportunities for businesses that do not qualify for other state incentive programs, such as the Qualified Target Industry.
When the Florida Legislature approved the city's enterprise zone, it encompassed 5 square miles on Ocala's west side. In 2012, the zone was expanded to 10 square miles, with the boundaries being roughly Northwest 42nd Street to the north, U.S. 441 to the east, Southwest 38th Street to the south and just west of Southwest 67th Avenue to the west.
The FedEx Ground Package System Inc. hub facility that is expected to be built on 150 acres at the Ocala/Marion County Commerce Park — commonly known as the Magna or Ocala 489 property — lies within the enterprise zone. FedEx is expected to bring an estimated 165 jobs and capital investment in excess of $100 million to Ocala.
“They are interested in using it,” Gaboardi said about the program's incentives.
Gaboardi said there are “at least five companies” benefitting from the municipal utility tax exemption and a number that have taken advantage of the business equipment sales tax refund.
“We have companies apply for building materials sales tax refund,” she said.
Though she can track the number of municipal utility tax exemptions granted, the state figures are confidential.
There are 65 Enterprise Zones in the state. In 2012-2013 the state awarded $16.3 million total in Enterprise Zone incentives. The program sunsets every 10 years, which means the program ends unless the Legislature renews it. The program was renewed in 1995 and 2005.
Kevin Sheilley, president and chief executive officer of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership, or CEP, said his organization will be following any Enterprise Zone legislation.
“We think the Enterprise Zone is an important tool in locating businesses to our community,” Sheilley said. “The biggest challenge we have is educating people about it.”
Brad Nimmo, president of the Enterprise Zone Development Agency, which administers the program's requirements, said the zone is something that needs to be preserved, and he agrees with Sheilley's assessment about educating businesses about the program.
“It takes a while to build these things up and get the word out to the business community what exactly the advantages of being in the Enterprise Zone are,” Nimmo said. “It hasn't been a landslide, but there have been some companies that have taken advantage of it.”
The program also is intended to encourage employers to hire people who live in the zone.
“There are people being hired. Is there enough? No, probably not,” Nimmo said.
But he pointed to FedEx's selection of a site in the Enterprise Zone.
“These are all jobs people who reside in the Enterprise Zone would qualify for,” Nimmo said.
Jerome Johnson, who sits on the development agency with Nimmo, said there is disappointment coming from people who live in the zone about the fact that there have not been more jobs forthcoming. The zone is created based on poverty levels.
“The hopes I had for people that lived in the area were to get jobs,” Johnson said. “It just hasn't reached very far in the community as far as providing employment for the residents.”
Johnson said portions of the program require considerable paperwork, which may be difficult for small companies with few workers.
Even so, Johnson said, the program has value.
“I would love to see it kept (with) more emphasis on reaching out to the merchants and residents,” he said.
The Enterprise Zone Development Agency's next quarterly meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesdayin the second-floor conference room of the Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala. It is open to the public.
Astrida Trupovnieks, the city's senior manager of redevelopment who follows the Legislature's activities, said the city will assemble its legislative agenda for 2015 this fall for the City Council's consideration.
“I am absolutely sure the staff will recommend the extension of the Enterprise Zone,” Trupovnieks said.


Active load have just received an order for a number of stub axle load cells for linear winch load monitoring.
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Many of our strain gauge load cells are designed to be in the form of load monitoring pins to measure rope tension. Other forms taken are as load monitoring links and compressive load cell.


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The Cincinnati Association of Wabash men welcomed prospective students and their families to their annual Admissions dinner on January 22, 2009. The group also welcomed back Wabash President Pat White and his wife Chris.
Mike Baker '00, the new regional association president, welcomed everyone and served as the evening's emcee. Mike Owens '02, the college's Admissions representative for the Cincinnati area, introduced the prospective students and their parents to the group.
After the classic ribs and chicken dinner, Mike Baker introduced President White who spent some time offering the prospective families insight into Wabash. He also balanced that with an update to the assembled alumni on the latest at Wabash. Of particular interest to all was the impact of the current financial challenges on Wabash - the college is not immune.
Many thanks to Bill Augspurger '64 who set up the dinner and made all the local arrangements.
For photos of the evening, click here.
Photo: President White speaks to the group.


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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Bun B Is A Genius
The always great blog Cocaine Blunts has featured an excellent interview with Bun B about the classic album Soul Food by Goodie Mob. This interview is incredible, especially for fans of the album. Bun B is an incredibly smart guy, and his insights into this great record are the kind of insights that are needed in this culture that tends to completely overlook just how powerful, intelligent and creative good rap music can be. This album has a ton of sentimental value for me because I was listening to it a ton back in 96 with my boy Rob Joyal who left us here in the mortal world in 1998, at the age of 18. This album is a bonafied hip hop classic in my mind and 20,000 times better than that Cee-Lo Green crap that Cee-Lo went on to barf out. Click here for the realness.


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“Cabaret to Die For!”
Alex “Lex” Morgan
Lex is a trapezist, dancer, and tumbler. She received her BA in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2016. From 2014-2016 she worked in North Carolina as a professional choreographer, dancer, and lighting supervisor - working on productions like Das Hamletmachine, and Dead Man’s Cell Phone. This will be Lex’s fourth performance with AcroSports.
Samuel Petre is a current Youth tumbling, aerial arts and acrobatics coach at Acrosports since September 2017. He has his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is an aspiring professional circus performer with credits from AcroSports’ Dia De Los Muertos Cabaret 2017, AcroSports’ 25th Anniversary Gala 2018 and Destination Art’s North Beach Cabaret 2018. His focuses are Aerial Silks, Trapeze, Lyra, Wall Trampoline and Tumbling/Acrobatics.
Bethlayne flies to feel grounded. With a background in gymnastics and theatre, it was only a matter of time before she found and fell in love with the circus arts. She performs acts on pole, lyra, and lollipop. Tonight's piece will be performed on the lollipop, and is all about finding your inner power. She currently teaches at VRV3 Studios in San Francisco, and has performed all over the west coast with The Vespertine Circus, Pole Show LA, Lightning In A Bottle, Tourettes Without Regrets, Saturnalia: A Raunchy Circus Christmas (which returns to the Shelton Theater in December!), and many others. You can follow her journey on instagram @BethlayneEveryDamnDay.
Mackenzie has been involved with gymnastics, dance and movement since she was about 3 years old. She began performing in high school with her dance team at a number of events, but took a break because of her dedication to competitive college volleyball. Mackenzie has her Masters Degree in Integrative Health from California Institute of Integral Studies where she wrote her Thesis on the benefits of natural human movement. Her disciplines include, acrobatics, martial arts, hand balancing, dance, contortion, and anything that involves movement and play. About a year and a half ago, Mackenzie began studying circus arts which has helped her grow as a mover and a performer.
Ninja by day, Engineer/Designer by night, Andrei Fenix is a multidisciplinary movement artist based in San Francisco.
Drawing on various movement modalities - including Martial arts, Dance, Parkour, and Circus Arts - lends a unique primal flow and sensuality to his work.
Megan “Mega” Gallagher
Mega began her circus career through many years as a gymnast. A coach and choreographer from a young age, her love for performance art and acrobatics led her to study aerial arts and from there enter contortion training. She has been dedicated to the world of circus ever since! Today she teaches adult tissu / sling at Acrosports and performs contortion, aerial silks (tissu), aerial hoop (lyra), stunts, and acrobatics in the Bay Area and the United States. She teaches workshops around the U.S. Mega aims to bring emotion, aesthetics, grace, and flexibility to every aspect of her performances that she considers story-telling through movement.
Mick Glenn has coached and trained at AcroSports for three years. This is Mick's second solo performance at AcroSports. When he isn't clowning around, Mick practices tumbling, handbalancing, trampoline, and parkour.
Katie took her first aerial class in 2016, and has shamelessly persevered ever since. She currently trains at Acrosports and Circus Center, where she primarily focuses on trying to remember which side is left and which side is right while spinning upside down. She has performed aerial sling acts at Acrosports, Little Boxes Theater, and the North Beach Cabaret. In her downtime, Katie works as a product designer at a virtual reality startup.
Performers: Izzy Abbott, Jessie Atkins, Anya Balas, Eva Bradford, Bailey Higgins-Eaton, Isla Imrey, Amelia Monfiglio, Angelia Richardson
Act Direction: Lin Junming
CircusLab Ensemble Director: Hannah Gaff
CircusLab Troupe is AcroSports’ by-audition-only youth circus training program for ages 10 - 18. Troupe is an eight-month program that provides the opportunity for advanced AcroSports’ students to bring real life performance experience to their circus practice, with the guidance and direction of coaches who lead by example and encourage young circus students to become leaders.
Caye is an aspiring aerialist and acrobat. She started off her journey when she retired from her 9 years of training and competing in gymnastics. She began aerial last November when she started moved to the Bay Area to attend California College of the Arts. Upon moving here she began training and teaching beginning aerial classes. Since then she has had 3 performances, on hammock, silks, and lyra. She hopes to keep growing as an aerialist and performer, as her time here goes on.
Elisa Orellana was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. She started dancing at the age of 6. From ballet and jazz to pole dancing, she dabbled in many dance disciplines and even taught Latin dance for 10 years until she fell in love with silks 4 years ago. She has traveled all over the world and performed at festivals and retreats on her way. At Acrosports, she has found a home to hone her skills and train, as well as a new opportunity to share her love for performing and dancing.


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Even though we love to please our dogs and want to make them as happy as possible. Sometimes we have to say no to feeding our dogs human food.
Dogs have different immune systems, allergens, and metabolize food differently than we do. Knowing this, some human foods are fine for your dog and will actually benefit them with vitamins and antioxidants.
Below we share which human food is good for dogs.
The Best Human Food For Dogs:
- Green Beans
- Peanut butter
- Potatoes (cooked)
- Yogurt (not flavored, low sugar only!)
Should my dog eat these human foods everyday?
Even though these foods are safe for your dog, we suggest limiting the consumption of some of these foods more than others. For instance giving your dog rice, chicken, green beans or any other lower sugar food will be fine.
Try to limit any foods that are high in sugar. Dogs are prone to having dental issues when exposed to constant sugar. This just means to give sweeter foods are a reward or treat vs making it part of their regular diet.
Hopefully this list will help you decide what foods are safe for your dog to eat. All of the ingredients listed about will prove some type of nutritional benefit to your dog. We prefer to only give foods that offer vitamins, antioxidants or protein to benefit our dog.

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The professional and overall category winners for the Sony World Photography Awards were announced last night, with Sara Naomi Lewkowicz from New York winning the L’Iris d’Or Photographer of the Year Award, for her series Shane and Maggie. Other prizes went to Mary Ellen Mark, who was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award, along with the Professional category winners, and overall winners for the Open, Student Focus, Youth, and Books categories.
The judges voted unanimously for Lewkowicz’s series which examines domestic violence as a process and patterns of developing abuse, along with the short and long-term effects on victims, their families and their abusers. Jury chair, W.M. Hunt described the work as, “vibrating colour, crackling, dramatic and full of impact, intimate and unsettlingly provocative.”
Talking about the series, Lewkowicz describes how her instincts as a photojournalist compelled her to “stay with the story and document it in all of its ugly truth”.
“I had been photographing a couple, Shane and Maggie, since September. I had originally intended the story to focus on the difficulties felons face once being released from incarceration,” says Lewkowicz. “The story changed dramatically when one night, Shane and Maggie got into a fight. Shane began to physically abuse Maggie, slamming her up against walls and choking her in front of her two-year-old daughter, Memphis. He had possession of our cellular phones, so I reached into his pocket and steal my phone back when he was distracted. I handed my phone to another adult who was in the house,and instructed them to call the police. I then continued to document the abuse.”
The professional category winners are as follows…
Architecture – Ludovic Maillard (France), for his Typology of Concrete series, shot in Paris.
Arts and Culture – Viviana Peretti (Italy), for her series Dancing Like a Woman, shot during the Bambuco Gay Pageant.
Campaign – Spencer Murphy (UK), for his series of portraits showing jockeys post race (commissioned by 4Creative).
Conceptual – Thomas Brummett (US) for Light and Projections, a series of silver gelatin prints, film-less and camera-less, created by light being projected through an optical lens onto silver black and white photo paper, and then developed in the darkroom using a variety of re-development techniques to bring out certain varied aspects of the print grain.
Contemporary Issues – Sara Naomi Lewkowicz (US) (images as above for Shane and Maggie series).
Current Affairs – Guy Martin (UK), for his series #Gezi Park, shot last year during civil unrest in Istanbul.
Landscape – Roei Greenberg (Israel), for Israeli Landscape 2013, examining the relationship between natural and man-made worlds, in a place that has been dramatically changed through conflict.
Lifestyle – Myriam Meloni (Italy), for Behind the Absence, shot in the Rebublic of Moldovia, the poorest country in Eastern Europe, where 100,000 children are growing up without their parents who often go to work abroad.
Nature & Wildlife – Michael Nichols (US) for his series The Short Happy Life of a Serengeti Lion.
People – Mario Wezel (Germany), for One in Eight Hundred, following five-year-old Emmy who was born with Down’s syndrome in Denmark, and her family.
Portraiture – Sophie Gamand (France), for her Wet Dog portrait series.
Sport – Salvatore Di Gregorio (Italy), for Red Kushti: An Old Fight, a series capturing the traditional red clay wrestling in India, Pakistan and Iran.
Still Life – Amanda Harman (UK), for her series Garden Stories, Hidden Labours.
Travel – Ricardo Teles (Brazil), for his Roads of Grains series, exploring food production in Brazil.
The Student Focus Photographer of the Year award went to Scarlett Evans (UK), for her series A Childhood in England, in response to a brief entitled Self-portraits, set for the ten finalists.
Chen Li (China) was announced as the Open Photographer of the Year, for the image Rain in an Ancient Town.
Paulina Metzscher (Germany) won Youth Photographer of the Year, for her image of a young girl on a night train in China.
The 2014 Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards were won by two titles. Sergio Larrain: Vagabond Photographer by Agnès Sire and Gonzalo Leiva Quijada won the Best Photography Book Award. And Charles Urban: Pioneering the Non-Fiction Film in Britain and America, 1897 – 1925 by Luke McKernan won Best Moving Image Book Award.
American photographer Mary Ellen Mark was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award, in recognition of her achievements in the field of documentary photography, for a vast body of work that often captures aspects of humanity on the edges of society, from Indian circuses, to brothels in Bombay, to runaway children in Seattle.
Read more about the other winners for the Sony World Photography Awards on the CR blog here. A full list of the winners and runners up can be seen at www.worldphoto.org, including all second and third prize-winners for the Professional Awards. An exhibition of the winning work runs from 1-18 May at Somerset House in London. www.somersethouse.org.uk


By the end of this article, you’ll have a solid understanding of what makes a good podcast guest, how to find the right person for your interview, and tips on increasing the chances of the potential guest saying yes.
Time is one of our most precious resources. If I message you on LinkedIn asking for an hour to chat, you’ll most likely say no.
However, if I message you about a specific thing related to your career and offer you an opportunity to discuss it on my podcast, my chances of you saying yes dramatically increase.
Interviewing the right guest can help grow your own authority, help you build relationships with new people, and most importantly, increase the quality of your content for your listeners.
Unfortunately, most podcasters are unintentional at best and lazy at worst when it comes to booking guests.
Why so many podcasters are terrible at booking the right guests.
Booking the right guest for your show isn’t difficult in theory but most podcast hosts fail at it because they don’t know what to do or where to put their effort.
Podcast hosts lack a plan.
Podcast hosts should have an understanding of what they are creating on a macro (across a podcast season/multiple episodes) and a micro (individual episodes) level. Most modern interview show hosts don’t think more than 1 to 3 episodes ahead.
(P.S. Interviewing “successful” entrepreneurs about their businesses is not a plan.)
There is no shortage of podcast guests.
The number of people who want to be on a podcast far outweighs the number of podcast hosts actively searching for guests. This has resulted in too many poorly targeted podcast pitches and most podcast guest matching websites flooded with attention hogs.
The worst part is many podcasters blindly accept these requests resulting in subpar, sales-pitchy interviews.
Podcasters don’t know where to find the right guests.
Even when podcasters take the time to plan who they want to talk with, it’s difficult to source the right guest.
Making blanket requests on social media aren’t effective and run dry quickly.
Podcasters don’t know how to get the right guest to say yes.
Let’s say you took the time to plan your episodes and you found someone you want to invite on your show. Even with your research in place, it can be difficult to know how to contact specific people or what to say when you do (especially if they are high-profile).
Before you hang up the headphones and call it quits, I have good news. This is one part of what we do for our clients every day.
We’ve helped identify, book, and interview hundreds of guests for our clients and our own shows.
Here’s how, step by step:
Step 1: Have a plan.
If you don’t have a plan, no amount of research will help you find the right guest.
The easiest place to start is understanding what your end goal is.
- Why are you creating the podcast?
- Who is the target audience?
- What are they going to get out of listening to your show? After listening to a single episode? After listening to multiple episodes?
When you know where you’re going, it will be easier to understand the steps necessary to get you there.
For example, let’s say you are producing the show Twenty Thousand Hertz: A podcast on stories behind the world’s most recognizable sounds. This is a super interesting podcast from Dallas Taylor and the team at Defacto Sound.
One goal behind the show is probably to teach the listener about the hows and whys behind well known sounds like the emergency alert system and 8-bit video game music. Another goal is likely to raise the profile and awareness of their sound studio.
Thus, they can’t just choose people at random or take any guest request that lands in their inbox. They have to choose the right people, which leads to my next point.
Step 2: Choose the right person to tell the story.
Podcasters mess this step up because they don’t understand what they are looking for and too often, they schedule the first option available.
Basically, you have two types of people you can book on your show:
- An individual
- A category
Let me explain.
You might need to book an individual, i.e. a specific person. If Twenty Thousand Hertz was creating a show about being in the band Radiohead, they would need to interview a specific member of Radiohead. The story won’t work as well being told by other bands, fans, or roadies.
Other times, you might need to interview one person out of a group. If Twenty Thousand Hertz was creating an episode about the culture of Radiohead concerts, they could interview any band member or anyone who frequented shows.
When you understand if you need an individual or a category, knowing where to look becomes much easier.
Bonus tip: Someone with direct experience is always better than someone with second hand experience.
Step 3: Know where to find your interview guest and how to reach out.
Most podcasters limit themselves to their immediate network. That is only one third of your possibilities. Consider the following:
- The people you know.
- Your network, friends, friend of friends, recommendations, etc.
- The people you haven’t met but who you can contact.
- People who probably don’t know you but you can contact.
- The people you need to research and find.
- People you don’t know and don’t have their contact information.
Your job is easy if the right person for your interview is someone you know.
Option 01: Steps for reaching out to someone you know:
- Contact them whatever way is easiest
- Tell them what your podcast is about
- Explain why you’d like to have them on
- Ask if they would like to be a guest
If they say yes, send them the details they need to schedule and be ready for the interview.
Things get slightly more difficult if the potential guest doesn’t know you but you can contact them.
Option 02: Steps for reaching out to a stranger when you have their contact:
If this is a 2nd degree connection, meaning someone you know could introduce you, try a two-step introduction, i.e. get permission to contact them.
- Don’t reach out to the potential guest directly. Give your connection basic info about your podcast and ask them to contact the person for you to see if they are interested.
- If they are interested, have your connection make an introduction or reach out directly. This way is more respectful to the guest’s time and guarantees a response.
- If the guest says no, move on to someone new.
If you are reaching out to someone cold, try to find ways to warm them up first.
- Follow them on social media and meaningfully engage with their content.
- Read up on their background or career.
- Join their newsletter (if they have one).
- Get on the radar of people in their circle who might be more accessible (again, only if relevant).
Option 03: Steps to research and find the right guest:
If you need to research to find the perfect guest, consider the following mediums.
- People already creating (Bloggers and YouTubers)
- Google search the “news” results for a niche topic or industry
- Advanced search features on social media
- Groups on social media
- YouTube topics and industries
- Recent news and magazine articles
- Help a Reporter Out (HARO)
- Networking and speakers at conferences
- Recommendations from other experts in similar fields
- Guests from other, similar podcasts
- Guest booking services (use with caution)
Remember, choose the best person for the interview. Not the one who is easiest to contact.
Step 4: What to say when reaching out.
I call this part of the process “easing into the ask.” It’s easy to jump straight into ALL of the details of how and why to be on your show. Don’t. Especially if this is a cold outreach to someone who doesn’t know you.
Instead, break it into two emails.
- Gauge their interest
- Provide the details
In your first email, try to include the following:
- A specific trait, skill, or accomplishment that you know about the person, related to why you want them on your podcast.
- Brief context of who you are and what your podcast is about.
- The reason you would like to have them on as a guest.
- Ask if they are interested in being a guest.
If they say yes, send a follow up email detailing the following:
- Thank the person
- Describe the show, audience, and goal/intent
- Interview details and how to schedule a time
- Any prep they should do (keep limited)
- A way to preview the show in advance
- An offer to answer their questions
If they don’t respond, it’s okay to briefly follow-up a few times over a bit of time. People are busy and don’t always respond right away.
If they say no, respect it and move on to the next best guest.
There is no shortage of people who want to be interviewed and it’s tempting to accept whoever just to get the interview scheduled. However, if you want an excellent interview, choosing the right guest is a huge part of the process.
Have a plan. Decide on the best people to interview. Know how to find them. Know how to reach out.
Follow these steps for quality guests and ultimately, a better podcast.


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Regarding cricket deliveries - There is some doubt over the veracity of the speed of bowling a cricket ball, however, I would be surprised if there has ever been a delivery of 120mph nevermind 'is not unusual'
The fastest international(Test) delivery was measured at about 160kph (c.100mph) and a good international fast bowler would be consistently over 90mph.
After pitching ('skipping')the delivery would be less than 120mph. Some old cricketers would often say some bowlers gained pace of the wicket - but the laws of physics still hold!
The pain of getting hit at whatever the speed is real!

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Machine Embroidery Design FormatsAll designs come as a zip archive file that when unzipped or extracted contain the following embroidery file formats:
DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PES, SHV, VIP, VP3 and XXX.
There will also be an "Instructions" folder that contains a PDF file that has step by step instructions with many photos to help with your embroidery design.
A perfect little border for towel bands, totes, curtains, or any other item where a border adds a nice decorative touch. For the 5×7 hoops. It comes as a border and as a single flower with leaves (two designs in all).


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Dec 11, 2013, 1:45 PM EDT
From East Coast goalkeeper to West Coast coach in under five hours.
Dec 11, 2013, 1:28 PM EDT
Which venues will the USA be playing in next summer? We take an in-depth look at them, right here:
Dec 11, 2013, 1:12 PM EDT
Next stop: politicians. David Beckham’s bid for a stadium in Miami is moving ahead.
Dec 11, 2013, 12:34 PM EDT
New York City FC is on the verge of getting a palace in the Bronx.
Dec 11, 2013, 12:09 PM EDT
What? Roy Keane back down from a fight? Sir Alex and Keano still bitter after all these years.
Dec 11, 2013, 11:33 AM EDT
Dwyer suggested a transfer abroad was imminent, but has backtracked.
Dec 11, 2013, 10:54 AM EDT
Longtime Revs keeper and Boston Marathon bombing hero retires with 75 clean sheets and 110 wins.
Dec 11, 2013, 10:15 AM EDT
Former Inter star sends Juve down to the Europa League with help from Didier Drogba.
Dec 11, 2013, 10:00 AM EDT
Who’s hot and who’s not? Check out how the sides stack up after a double dose of action last week:
Dec 11, 2013, 9:50 AM EDT
Any takers on these three countries as potential upset-springers in Brazil?
Dec 11, 2013, 8:52 AM EDT
Could Newcastle set a standard in offering exclusive access to paying media members?
Dec 11, 2013, 8:31 AM EDT
Has Wayne Rooney rejected contract talks with Manchester United? Can a suitor pry Vincent Kompany from City? All this and more in Wednesday’s transfer rumor roundup.
Dec 11, 2013, 7:41 AM EDT
Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini and goal scorer James Milner apparently in dark over UEFA Champions League tiebreaking rules.
Dec 10, 2013, 11:20 PM EDT
Relax – the LA Galaxy and U.S. national team’s all-time leading scorer isn’t going anywhere:
Dec 10, 2013, 10:31 PM EDT
So the New York Red Bulls’ top organizational man says wants Henry to consider another year after 2014, eh?
Dec 10, 2013, 10:00 PM EDT
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Barcelona look to close out their groups, while a qualified Atlético Madrid look to play spoilers in theirs.
Dec 10, 2013, 9:22 PM EDT
As long expected, the high successful Real Salt Lake leader will guide Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise:
Dec 10, 2013, 8:41 PM EDT
There aren’t many Champions League goal scorers among U.S. internationals, past or present:
Dec 10, 2013, 7:52 PM EDT
Manchester United on the right side of a 1-0; Bayern Munich on the wrong end of a two-goal comeback.
Dec 10, 2013, 7:10 PM EDT
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By Chef: Heather McClees
Posted: November 23, 2016
A naturally sweet and low-glycemic raw, veggie juice that’s packed with ingredients to boost your mood, heart health, improve your blood pressure, and ensure optimal digestion of nutrients!
- 1 head of organic romaine lettuce, washed or 1 bunch of organic kale
- 1 organic lemon
- 1 large organic carrot, peeled
- 2 stalks of organic celery
- 1 one-inch knob of ginger root
- 1/2 an organic cucumber (or zucchini)
- (optional): 1/4-1/2 a green apple (or a leftover apple core)
- Add all the ingredients to the juicer in the order listed and juice.
- Pour the juice over a glass of ice for a nice and chilled juice, and enjoy!
- Clean the juicer immediately after (this is much easier to do right now than later). Let the juicer parts dry well and put away for tomorrow.