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The hedgehog children are playing dress-up. They want to have big spines in their favourite colours. To do this, the players need to draw leaves with the right coloured points out of the leaf bag, but be careful! The wind can blow the leaves around so that even leaves you thought were safely yours fly away again! The first player to completely decorate their hedgehog with leaves in their colour wins the game. 10 minutes play time.
Game contains: 4 hedgehogs (consisting of 3 parts & 1 pair of glasses), 30 leaves, 1 die, 1 leaf bag, 1 rulebook.
- What colour leaf do you have?
- Social & Emotional:
- Take turns when playing with a friend.
- Speech & Language:
- What did you roll?
- 3+ Years
- 2 - 4 players
- 10 mins

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A light bulb vase... furniture made of recycled materials... zip ties instead of energy intensive metal connectors. Buenos Aries-based Minimahuella is full of good, green ideas.
The prices are reasonable, too, but we're not sure where or whether we can actually buy these great things in the US. Have you seen them around?
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A group which travelled more than 100 miles from London to sleep in a gazebo on a West Country beach overnight have been caught by police.
Poole Police posted on Facebook stating officers patrolled Sandbanks beach, in Dorset, and came across the culprits this morning (Thursday, May 21).
The neighbourhood policing team said this is not permitted and anyone found doing similar will be "dealt with appropriately".
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Although the Government has said people can spend more time outdoors, as well as visiting parks and beaches, people cannot go on holiday or visit/stay overnight at a holiday home or second home.
The Facebook post reads: "This morning officers have patrolled Sandbanks beach and came across a group who had traveled down from London and slept overnight in a gazebo on the beach.
"It is not permitted to sleep on the beach at any time and anyone found doing similar will be dealt with appropriately.
"We all want to be out in the great weather we are experiencing but please follow the guidance as directed by the government and we can all enjoy ourselves and stay safe."
You also cannot visit the homes of friends and family, unless it’s to help a vulnerable person, for medical reasons, or to take a child to another household with whom parental responsibilities are shared.
The government states if you are travelling you need to consider if your journey is 'necessary' and if you can, stay local.
The 'Stay Alert' guidance means you must stay at home as much as possible; work from home if you can; limit contact with other people; keep two metres apart where possible when going out, and wash your hands regularly.
You must self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms.
Sandbanks is 100 miles or so from London.

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What to do if the child has a fever
In children, the temperature rises always very suddenly and therefore finds mom and daddy unawares. Because of this, all parents fly out of their heads First aid rules, And they begin to rush around the house in search of the necessary funds and call all the friends in a row to ask for "wise" advice.
So that Fever Did not take you by surprise, "so simple!" Prepared 7 golden rules, which must be observed when hyperthermia in a child.
If the child has a fever ...
- Do not rush to bring down the temperature below 38.5 ° C. This indicates that the body is struggling with the infection itself, and the elevated temperature is necessary for more effective work of protective mechanisms.
- The child can not be treated with aspirin and analgin.
- Do not wrap your child with a dozen blankets. Air in the room should be slightly cool, and the room should be well ventilated, because children are still immature Thermoregulation system.
- Do not rub the baby with alcohol or vinegar, because it is a poison for the child.
- Remember that the medicines begin to work only after half an hour-hour. And do not expect that the temperature will immediately drop to 36.6 ° C. Always carefully read the instructions for the drugs that you use.
- It is impossible to apply cold objects to the body of the child, because this can provoke Spasm of skin vessels.
- If the temperature is high, and the skin of the baby is pale, the extremities are cold, then it means "White fever"And vasospasm. Immediately call an ambulance and rub off the pens and legs of the baby so that the spasm passes. Excludes all methods of physical cooling.
When your baby has a fever, do not rush into panic, but just remember these tips. They will help you to provide the correct first aid, which will not harm your child.

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Howdy folks! This past January I asked for and got some great advice on skiing during a business trip to Las Vegas. I ended up driving to Brian Head and spent a couple of days there. Snow conditions were pretty poor, but I generally ski mostly groomers anyway, and they were fine for the most part. I had a blast, so thanks for the great advice!
Anyway, the wife and I are trying to get an early start on planning and saving for a Spring Break ski trip during the last week of March 2013, and I'm thinking Brian Head is a pretty good choice. We have a 12 yr old son that skied a couple of days at Snowshoe 5 years ago, and an 8 yr old that has never skied, so they will both need to take at least a one-day lesson (possibly 2). I've contacted several Brian Head condo owners on VRBO and have gotten an offer for a nice 2BR/2BA ski-in/ski-out condo there for six nights for just under $800 (Sunday through Friday). And I suspect we'll be able to get coupons for half-price lift tickets at Terrible Herbst after we leave the airport in Vegas (like I did in January). But even without coupons, full day adult passes at BH are only about $50. So if we ski 4 days, at the worst we're looking at about $400 for adult lift tickets, plus a similar amount or maybe a bit less for the boys (including a day of lessons). It sounds like a pretty sweet deal and although I know BH is a small resort for 4 days of skiing, this trip is mostly about the boys and I'm sure we'll take lots of breaks and have some short days when they'll want to ride inner tubes, go snow sledding, go snowmobiling, etc. (with one full day of rest in the middle of the week where we may go see one of the national parks if they're open).
But before we commit to Brian Head and reserve a condo, I wanted to ask for recommendations for other resort destinations we should consider. We should have enough AMEX points to pay for four plane tickets to pretty much anywhere in the U.S. so that doesn't need to be considered. Basically I'm just looking for budget-oriented family-friendly resorts where we can get decent ski-in/ski-out lodging for six nights AND four days worth of lift tickets for a family of four (with a couple of kid lessons), for somewhere between $1,500 and $1,800. I know that's a tough order at most resorts, but if it's possible at Brian Head then I thought I should ask about other resorts because there are tons of resorts I've never even heard of (didn't know about BH till this year). And although I lean towards resorts in the Rockies, I'm certainly open to suggestions in the Northeast (been to Stowe and LOVED it). But with the late date in March I'm concerned about mud season coming early....
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In the United States, we tend to take a certain level of accessibility for granted. Things are not perfect, but thanks to legislation like the ADA, Americans with disabilities can get around with relative ease. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case in all parts of the world. In St. Petersburg, Russia, authorities have begun enforcing a ban that effectively prevents people in wheelchairs from using the metro trains. All but nine of the city’s 64 metro stations require riders to descend underground on an escalator, and an escalator accident involving a chair-user prompted the drastic move of prohibiting wheelchairs from the 55 stations that make use of the moving staircases.
Cities have long served as a haven for Russians with disabilities. Traveling in the provinces in practically impossible in wheelchair, so urban areas have become beacon of opportunity and self-sufficiency within the disability community. This move St. Petersburg authorities threatens all that. The metro had been one of the only means for people in wheelchairs to move about the city (albeit somewhat precariously, as the aforementioned accident demonstrates). Without it, people like Alexei Kuzmin are effectively stranded. “They are humiliating us,” he told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. “It’s discrimination. It is as if the metro is only for the fit.”
The issue has entered the public consciousness after a Moscow newspaper published a letter from a chair-using student who was turned away at the turnstiles. The Public Chamber, a state advisory board, reacted by calling the ban a violation of federal law and Aleksei Kozyrev, St. Petersburg’s rights ombudsman, has pledged action.
Accessibility appears to be a countrywide problem. While Moscow offers a special taxi service for its citizens with disabilities, trips must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Hopefully the attention spurred by these problems will prompt more equitable legislation in Russia, a country where people with disabilities are still referred to as “invalids.” BlazeSports is currently entering into a partnership with USAID that will bring us to Russia. It is inequities like this that prove our presence is needed, and we look forward to working to help improve the lives of Russians with disabilities.

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Experimentally Confirmed Induction of Sweet's Syndrome by Phototesting
Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany.Acta Dermato-Venereologica (Impact Factor: 3.03). 06/2011; 91(6):720-1. DOI: 10.2340/00015555-1139
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ABSTRACT: To highlight the recent observations regarding not only research but also the clinical features and management of Sweet's syndrome. Some of the new insights concerning Sweet's syndrome include: (1) bortezomib-induced Sweet's syndrome (some of which are the histiocytoid variant), (2) a rare extracutaneous manifestation of Sweet's syndrome with cardiovascular involvement including coronary artery occlusion, and (3) the possibility that photosensitivity may have a role in the pathogenesis of Sweet's syndrome. Animal models of Sweet's syndrome and new associated medication have been observed. The definitive mechanism of pathogenesis still remains to be elucidated. Recent observations in paediatric patients suggest evaluation of dermatosis-related cardiac involvement in patients with post-Sweet's syndrome cutis laxa. Treatment advances include antitumour necrosis factor- alpha drugs; however, these medications have also been associated with inducing Sweet's syndrome. Nearly 50 years after the initial description of an acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis by Dr Robert Douglas Sweet, the dermatosis remains a fascinating condition with regard to laboratory investigation, clinical manifestations and treatment.
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ABSTRACT: Sweet syndrome is the most representative entity of febrile neutrophilic dermatoses. It typically presents in patients with pirexya, neutrophilia, painful tender erytomatous papules, nodules and plaques often distributed asymmetrically. Frequent sites include the face, neck and upper extremities. Affected sites show a characteristical neutrophilic infiltrate in the upper dermis. Its etiology remains elucidated, but it seems that can be mediated by a hypersensitivity reaction in which cytokines, followed by infiltration of neutrophils, may be involved. Systemic corticosteroids are the first-line of treatment in most cases. We present a concise review of the pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis and treatment update of this entity.

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UK Government to explore new ways of delivering ‘sat nav’
New options for a UK satellite navigation and timing capability programme to support the nation’s critical infrastructure will be explored by the government, it was announced today (Thursday 24 September).
The Space-Based Positioning Navigation and Timing Programme (SBPP) will explore new and alternative ways that could be used to deliver vital satellite navigation services to the United Kingdom which are critical for the functioning of transport systems, energy networks, mobile communications and national security and defence, whilst boosting the British space industry and developing the UK’s own capabilities in these services.
This will follow the work of the UK’s Global Navigation Satellite System (UK GNSS) programme, which is due to conclude at the end of the month.
UK GNSS is an exploration programme which has developed outline plans for a conventional satellite system as an alternative to American GPS or the EU’s Galileo. The programme will now be reset as the SBPP to build on this work to consider newer, more innovative ideas of delivering global ‘sat nav’ and secure satellite services to meet public, government and industry needs.
Satellite navigation is a sophisticated technology that works by beaming signals from space that devices such as smartphones can use to determine their location and time – otherwise known as position, navigation and timing (PNT).
This could include technology that supports people’s everyday lives, such as emergency services to locate incidents, financial services companies to regulate exchanges on the UK stock market, or energy networks to ensure households receive power. Satellite navigation systems are also necessary to unlocking future technologies such as driverless cars, smart cities and artificial intelligence – transforming the way people live, work and travel.
Capitalising on the ingenuity of British businesses and academics, the programme will explore the use of different kinds of satellites at various levels of orbit by exploiting technologies offered by companies at the cutting-edge of innovation such as OneWeb, Inmarsat and Airbus.


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The technique of high-temperature oxidation tandem differential mobility analysis has been applied to the study of diesel nanoparticle oxidation. The oxidation rates in air of diesel nanoparticles sampled directly from the exhaust stream of a medium-duty diesel engine were measured over the temperature range of 800-1140 °C using online aerosol techniques. Three particle sizes (40, 90, and 130 nm mobility diameter) generated under engine load conditions of 10, 50, and 75% were investigated. The results show significant differences in the behavior of the 10% load particles as compared to the 50 and 75% load particles. The 10% load particles show greater size decrease at temperatures below 500 °C and significant size decrease at temperatures between 500 and 1000 °C in a non-oxidative environment, indicating release of adsorbed volatile material or thermally induced rearrangement of the agglomerate structure. Activation energies determined are 114, 109, and 108 kJ mol-1 for the 10, 50, and 75% load particles, respectively. These activation energies are lower than for flame soot (Higgins et al. J. Phys. Chem. A 2002, 106, 96), but the preexponential factors are lower by 3 orders of magnitude, and the overall oxidation rates are slower by up to a factor of 4 over the temperature range studied. Possible reasons for the differences are discussed in the text.


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That's right a little Yogi Bear coming out today. And yes, I said I made a pic a nic basket. You will love it, I promise.
Today's posting from the Sisters in Stamping is all about 3D projects. It's always fun to create a paper craft gift or container that you can give to a friend or use as a party favor. Be sure to check out the blog for more 3D projects, you will love them.
I am sharing with you a picnic basket made using the berry basket die that you can find in the Occasions Catalog. I'll share a few more projects with you over the next few days that also use the berry basket die. I think you will love the versatility of this die after you see what you can make with it.
Isn't is the cutest thing ever. Perfect compliment to any barbecue you will be hosting this summer. Cute to hold some treats for the guests to take home or just put a few out with some goodies for the guests to enjoy while at your barbecue. I added the handle and the lid to the already adorable berry basket to make this picnic basket.
I attached the lid using the modern label punch and some brads. Now thinking about it, I would change the hinges to early espresso so it would look more like leather. Wouldn't that look even better? For the lid I just measured the opening on the top of the basket and cut a square that size. I then stamped it and folded it in half to make the lid look like that. I thought it looked too dull being a flat lid.
Here it is opened. Isn't the red polka dotted liner the icing on the cake? I love how it looks all finished and put together. I know if I went to a party and got to take one of these beauties home with me at the end, it would be the best thing ever. So, who's having the party, making these as party favors and of course, inviting me?
Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more great 3D project ideas.
Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check in over the next few days for more berry basket ideas.


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YOKOMO RWD Drift Car YD-2SXIII Assembled Chassis "FULL OPTIONAL" Black Version (DP-YD2SSAB)
For users who demand better products and the best performance, this is a full-spec chassis that has been assembled and delivered by introducing the ultimate optional parts to the YD-2SXIII, which has a high approval rating from expert drivers.
Rather than adding parts to the base machine later, by realizing full options in the initial state, unnecessary parts are excluded and relatively cost reduction is possible. Moreover, it is an assembled chassis that is often requested by users, and high-ever shakedown is possible.
Optional parts to be added to YD-2SXIII
■ Graphite battery holder
■ Aluminum integrated front axle
■ Aluminum variable rear short A arm
■ Variable kingpin front SP ST block set
■ Graphite bumper / bumper brace
■ Low friction front axle bearing
■ Aluminum 30mm rod end adapter
■ Aluminum 23mm rod end adapter
■ Aluminum front upper I arm
■ Aluminum adjustable suspension mount set
■ Titanium Φ4.8mm ball end set
■ Titanium coated shock shaft
■ Fluoro rubber hyperdiaphragm
■ High grade O-ring
What you need to drive: 2-channel radio set (transmitter / receiver / speed controller / servo), battery (Li-po 2 cell / square short size), charger, 1/10 size for drift tires and wheels, motor, body (for one-tenth the size of drift), polycarbonate paints
The kit does not include body, wheels , tires, motor, batteries, pinion gear, and other R / C electrics.
Assembled chassis assembled with kit standard alignment. Not only does it save you the trouble of assembling, but a well-balanced machine is ideal as a base machine.
Graphite bumper that finishes the front part lightweight.
Aluminum variable kingpin steering block that can change the ground camber during steering to bring out the running of the front tires.
Around the front, which is hardened with many optional parts such as aluminum lower / upper suspension arm, rod end adapter, aluminum integrated axle hub, and titanium rod end ball.
The battery holder is also made of graphite. (For short Li-po only)
The rear suspension arm is made of aluminum with a changeable tread width.
Titanium-coated suspension shafts, fluororubber diaphragms, high-grade O-rings, etc. are also used for height-adjustable shocks to fine tune the suspension operation.
* We do not guarantee driving performance on specific road surfaces. The customer who purchased the product is responsible for setting the machine according to the road surface and adjusting the vehicle height.
* For convenience of packaging, the front and rear bumpers, body mounts, etc. will be removed before sale.


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Zanjan is the capital of Zanjan Province in northwestern Iran.
It lies 298 km (186 mi) north-west of Tehran on the main highway to Tabriz and Turkey and approximately 125 km (80 mi) from the Caspian Sea.
Zanjan is famous for its seedless grapes. The province lies 330 km northwest of Tehran, connected to it via a freeway.
Zanjan is known for its beautiful handcrafts such as knives, traditional sandals, called charoogh, and malileh. Malileh is a handcraft made with silver wires. Zanjani artists make many things like various decorative dishes and their special covers as well as silver jewelry. In ancient times, Zanjan was known for its stainless and sharp knives. But this tradition is gradually becoming extinct by introduction of Chinese knives to the market which are far cheaper, more abundant and of course less artistic. Many villagers today are traditional carpet weavers. This is perhaps Zanjan's most popular handcraft.
Yazd (In Persian: یزد), is the capital of Yazd province in Iran, and a centre of Zoroastrian culture. The city is located some 175 miles southeast of Isfahan. Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high quality handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its sweets shops.
Tehran also sometimes spelled as Teheran, is also home to the Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels, also called the Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia, its is claimed to be the largest, most dazzling and valuable jewel collection in the world. The collection comprises a set of crowns and thrones, some 30 tiaras, numerous aigrettes, jewel-studded swords and shields, a vast amount of precious loose gems, including the largest collections of emeralds, rubies and diamonds in the world. It also includes other items collected by the Shahs of Iran during the 2,500 year existence of the Iranian Kingdom. The Imperial Crown Jewels are still on display in the Iranian Central Bank in Tehran.
Jamshid's capital was erroneously believed to be at the site of the ruins of Persepolis, which for centuries (down to 1620 CE) was called Takht-i Jamsheed, the "Throne of Jamshid". However, Persepolis was actually the capital of the Achaemenid kings and was destroyed by Alexander. Similarly, the sculptured tombs of the Achaemenids and Sāsānians near Persepolis were believed to be images of the legendary hero Rostam, and so were called Naqsh-e Rustam.
Takab (Persian: تکاب; Azeri: Tikap) is one of the cities and townships in the West Azarbaijan province in Iran. Its ancient name is Shiz. Most of people are Kurds.
The famous historical complex Takht-i-Suleiman is situated to the North-East of the city. Takht-i-Suleiman was one of Takab's oldest Zoroastrian fire temples during the Sassanid Dynasty and had the name Azargoshasb (or Azar Goshasb or Azargashasb).
The primary occupation of residents is agriculture. Other ancient places in Takab are Karaftoo Cave and Zendan Mountain.
Tabriz (Azeri': تبریز ;Persian: تبریز ) is the capital of East Azarbaijan Province and sits at an altitude of 1,350 meters above sea level at the junction of the Quru Chay (Quru River) and Aji Chay, (Aji River) the second largest city in Iran until the late 1960s and one of its former capitals and residence of the crown prince under the Qajar kings. The city has proven extremely influential in the country’s recent history. It is located in a valley to the north of the long ridge of the volcanic cone of Sahand, south of the Eynali mountain. The valley opens out into a plain that slopes down gently to the northern end of Lake Urmia, 60 km to the west.
Tabriz is Iran's Fourth largest city, after Tehran, Mashhad and Esfahan and the second industrial city of country after capital Tehran.
With a very rich history, Tabriz used to house many historical monuments. Unfortunately, many of them were destroyed in repeated invasions and attacks of foreign forces, negligence of the ruling governments, as well natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. What remains now mostly dates back to the Illkhanids, the Safavids, and the Qajars. Some of the monuments are unrivaled masterpieces of architecture.
Sohan is a flat sweet biscuit made of pistachios and saffron.
Qom has many carpet and sweet (candy) shops. Qom is famous for it's "sohan," a flat sweet biscuit made of pistachios and saffron. "Gaz", a nougat candy is also available. Qom is also known for the unique and beautiful silk rugs which are famous worldwide for their unique silk and patterns. Naturally, as one of Islam's holy cities there are numerous religious shops which sell religious books, versions of the Koran and compact discs.
Modern Sistan (Persian: سیستان) is a border region in southeastern Iran (Sistan and Baluchestan Province) and southwestern Afghanistan (see Nimruz Province). In ancient times the area was known as Arachosia; it became known as 'Sakastan' in the 1st century BC, after it was conquered by the Saka (Scythians of Central Asia) tribes. Later Sakastan was changed to "Seistan" and in modern times, Sistan.
In the Shahnameh, Sistan is also referred to as Zabulistan, after Zabol, a major city in Persian Sistan. In Ferdowsi's epic, Zabulistan is in turn described to be the homeland of the mythological hero-king Rostam.
Shiraz (Persian: شیراز, UniPers: Siraz) is the the capital of Fars Province. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the Rudkhaneye Khoshk seasonal river. Shiraz has a moderate climate and has been a regional trade center for more than a thousand years.
Shiraz is known as the city of poets, wine and flowers.
It is also considered by many Iranians to be the city of gardens, due to the many gardens and fruit trees that can be seen in the city. Shiraz has had major Jewish and Christian communities.
Shahreh Sookhteh or Shahr-e Sukhte "Burnt City" (Persian: شهر سوخته) is an archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age urban settlement, associated with the Jiroft culture. It is located in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, the southeastern part of Iran, on the bank of the Helmand River, near the Zahedan-Zabol road.
Covering an area of 151 hectares, Shahr-i Sokhta was one of the world’s largest cities at the dawn of the urban era. The settlement appeared around 3200 BCE. The city had four stages of civilization and was burnt down three times before being abandoned in 2100 BCE.
Semnan (Native Name:Seman , Persian: سمنان ) is a city in Semnan Province, northern Iran with a population estimated at 119,778 inhabitants (2005)  It is the provincial capital of Semnan province.
Semnan is situated at 1,138 metres above sea level at the southern foot of the Alborz Mountains. It is the regional market for local grains and cotton.
The production of textiles and carpets are the most important industries in the history of city. but nowadays in compare with its population Semnan have very powerful industrial specially in the field of Automotive (Cars and Bikes).
Sardasht (in Kurdish and Persian: سردشت) is a city in Northwestern Iran. It lies in the West Azarbaijan province. It was the first city in which civilians where attacked with chemical weapons by Saddam Hussein during the Iran–Iraq War. Although it happened even before Halabja it didn't get much publicity at the time because Iran was being ignored by international community.

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Method for Preparing Hot Water of Variable Discharge Temperature and Beverage Vending Machine for Conducting the Method
16 Sep 21
A method for preparing hot water of variable discharge temperature in a beverage vending machine, wherein the beverage vending machine contains a hot water generating system comprising a cold water supply line, an electrically heatable boiler, which has a boiler-side cold water inlet that can be connected to the cold water supply line for the supply of cold water from the cold water supply line into the boiler and a boiler-side hot water outlet for the discharge of water from the boiler that is heated to a maximum discharge temperature (ϑboiler), as well as a hot water outlet line that is connected in terms of flow to the boiler-side hot water outlet and that can be closed by at least one dispensing valve, by way of which the hot water provided with a specified discharge temperature (ϑtarget, ϑtarget1, ϑtarget2, ϑtarget3, ϑtarget4) for the preparation of a hot beverage can be taken from the hot water outlet line, wherein the cold water supply line can be connected alternatively to the boiler-side cold water inlet or to the boiler-side hot water outlet by way of an electrically actuatable 3/2 way valve, which, for the discharge of hot water, can be loaded with a sequence of electrical pulses, whose pulse duration (τ, τ1, τ2, τ3, τ4) is selected as a function of the specified discharge temperature (ϑtarget, ϑtarget1, ϑtarget2, ϑtarget3, ϑtarget4) of the hot water.
Filed: 11 Sep 19
Ice-making Device for Square Cubes Using Pan Partition and Pin Serpintine Evaporators
12 Aug 21
The present disclosure provides an ice making evaporator that combines the cubic shape of pan and partition evaporators with the central ice making of a pin evaporator to achieve an ice shape that is mostly cubic.
William E. Olson, JR., Richard T. Miller, Timothy L. Hynek, John P. Myers
Filed: 11 Feb 21
Method for Dispensing a Hot Beverage
29 Jul 21
A method for the dispensing of a hot beverage in a beverage vending machine, comprising a hot water generating system for the generation of hot water and a brewing chamber, wherein the brewing chamber is filled with brewing material for brewing a hot beverage, and following this, is loaded with hot water via a hot water inlet, and after the brewing process, the hot beverage is delivered from the brewing chamber into a vessel via a hot beverage outlet and a drain line connected therewith, wherein the hot beverage outlet can be loaded with compressed gas from a compressed gas source during a brewing process.
Ralf HEUBERGER, Lukas URECH, Jan BILFINGER
Filed: 26 Sep 19
Assessing a Quality of a Cooking Medium In a Fryer Using Artificial Intelligence
24 Jun 21
There is provided a system and a method for assessing a quality of a cooking medium in a fryer.
Ramesh B Tirumala, Himanshu Parikh
Filed: 17 Dec 20
Apparatus for Removing Coffee Foam from Coffee Liquid
17 Jun 21
A device for the removal of coffee foam from coffee liquid, comprising a tank having a tank interior, which is bounded by a peripheral tank wall as well as a tank bottom, with an inlet arranged above the tank bottom, via which the tank interior can be filled with coffee liquid, as well as with a liquid outlet arranged at the base of the tank bottom, from which the coffee liquid that has been freed of coffee foam can be discharged from the tank interior, is characterized in that the tank bottom converges toward the liquid outlet in a funnel-like manner and has a plurality of peripheral steps, which are arranged one above the other in a terrace-like manner, each of which has a peripheral step face and a vertical step wall arranged at an angle to it, the two of which
Xaver Ralf Heuberger
Filed: 25 Jun 19
Apparatus for Preparing a Coffee Beverage
14 Jan 21
A coffee brewer contains a brewing unit in which coffee grounds having been poured in are compressed by a plunger driven by an actuator.
Filed: 30 Sep 20
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A weapon, arm, or armament is a tool or instrument used in order to inflict damage or harm to living beings—physical or mental—artificial structures, or systems. In human society, weapons are used to increase the efficacy and efficiency of activities such as hunting, crime, law enforcement, and warfare.
Weapons are employed individually or collectively. A weapon can be either expressly designed as such or be an item re-purposed through use (for example, hitting someone with a hammer). Their form can range from simple implements such as clubs to complicated modern implementations such as intercontinental ballistic missiles and biological weapons. Weapon development has progressed from early wood or stone clubs through revolutions in metalworking (swords, maces, etc.) and gunpowder, electronics and nuclear technology.
In a broader context, weapons may be construed to include anything used to gain a strategic, material or mental advantage over an adversary on land, sea, air, or even outer space or virtual space.
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Suspension railway bridge opened and two trains have arrived at the scene of a derailment on Friday afternoon.
The derailment happened at approximately 2:40 p.m. near the intersection of the Hoh River Road and the Highway 20 bridge.
The bridge is one of four on the Hoch River in the vicinity of the bridge.
The cause of the derailment is still under investigation.
The Hoch river is the only river on the North Carolina River that runs north to south.
The bridge spans nearly two miles across the bridge, and can be accessed by rail or water.
A bridge is in the process of being repaired.

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Colors Of The Mind #13
Make Life Worth Living #MLWL is a campaign whose is goal is to explore and spark conversation about issues concerning mental health, through art.
There was a time I was nervous about everything. I worried about everything. I was sad about everything. Life, for me, operated from the negative.
Anxiety attacks happened ever so often, triggered by the obsession to achieve and deliver. The attacks came in the form of intense feelings of fear, life lasting doom, foreboding and gloom.
Anxiety — A mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. (Sources: Mayo Clinic)
My anxiety was a regular fit and it would leave me mentally paralyzed for weeks. On bad days, even breathing was difficult.
One day however the routineness of it all made me realize…
Every problem has an expiry date. No matter how big and world ending it might seem at the time, in time, it all just fades away.
Getting past that dark space though, is a practice and requires intentional effort. It IS a battle but one worth taking to ensure you enjoy the most out of this life that God has blessed us with.
For me, a gentle reminder that I am not alone even when I feel lonely helps. Yes, we have family and yes, we have friends but sometimes they can be the source of our anxiety… God is my constant companion because He cares for the intricate details of our life and He is always fixing our path as we go.
*Inserts favorite bible verses*
Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. — Isaiah 49:1
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. — Luke 12:7
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your god. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
Because of this blessed assurance, I go through life knowing God will never leave me nor forsake me. When I get anxious, I simply count my blessings and look at how far I have come bearing in mind that there was a time I couldn’t see past what I thought was my biggest problem… and I know this too shall pass.
Bio: Nandi Bwanali is a young Malawian woman on the adulthood train trying to figure out the best way to live, through trial and error. Her interests are all things “Africa and development”, obsessing over random knowledge and healthy living.


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SS-OCT provides a clear view of the eye’s internal structures and any abnormalities, helping to differentiate benign from malignant lesions.
Compared with traditional spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), swept-source OCT (SS-OCT) allows us to image the eye’s deep tissues with excellent fidelity and consistency. The technology’s rapid scanning speed and targeted wavelength helps us to visualise the choroid and sclera in remarkable detail, and enables us to acquire 6, 9 and 12 mm scans in a fast and efficient manner.
Recently, we collaborated to investigate the use of SS-OCT and in particular, swept source OCT angiography (SS-OCTA*) to differentiate between a range of intraocular tumours. Over the course of our study, we used our imaging platform (DRI OCT Triton, Topcon Medical Systems) to capture detailed images that helped us to find evidence-supported diagnoses and treatment plans.
In our prospective study, we evaluated 40 intraocular tumours, including 16 choroidal nevi, ten melanomas, six choroidal hemangiomas, three choroidal metastasis, three retinal haemangioblastomas and two melanocytomas. All patients enrolled in the study underwent a complete ophthalmic evaluation including ultrasound, SS-OCTA and fluorescein angiography. To help the reader to better understand the value of swept source technology, we are pleased to share case details and images.
Choroidal nevi and melanoma
For choroidal nevi, we typically found a dome-shaped lesion associated with choriocapillaris compression and choroidal shadowing. In a representative case (Figure 1A-C), we encountered retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) irregularities which indicated the presence of drusen, thus demonstrating the chronicity of these lesions (Figure 1B and C). We also see marked photoreceptor loss (Figure 1C). OCTA analysis shows a more hyperreflective ring than the centre of the lesion in the superficial capillary plexus map (Figure 1A).
This is supported by corresponding fundus photography (Figure 1B). Both images, as well as additional visualisations, are produced by the SS-OCTA platform in very little time.
For choroidal melanoma, however, differences emerge. In this case (Figure 2A-D), we identified a dome-shaped lesion in addition to compression of the choriocapillaris. There is still choroidal shadowing, but these lesions also typically present intraretinal oedema, shaggy photoreceptors, loss of photoreceptors and subretinal fluid (Figure 2D).
OCTA demonstrates that these conditions present observable artefacts because the subretinal fluid is present (Figure 2A and B). We are currently investigating additional cases to try to correlate these patterns with tumour growth and possibly, metastasis. Hyperreflectivity and vascular patterns can likely be correlated with prognosis, but more confirmatory research is needed.
For choroidal haemangiomas (Figure 3A-D), we often observed a dome-shaped lesion associated with chronic RPE and cystic changes. There is no compression of the choriocapillaris. We also see dilated choroidal vessels, a hallmark in structural OCT visualisation (Figure 3A) given the large vessels that correlate with histopathology.
In this example, we see that OCTA (Figure 3C-D) shows a hyper-reflectivity of vessels. However, the areas lacking observable flow could also represent large vessels with slow flow. After treatment, the pattern of hyperreflectivity decreases in the periphery.1 In some patients, certain vessels can be detected in the central retina.
Choroidal metastasis (Figure 4A-C) is another type of lesion SS-OCT can help differentiate. It presents as a lumpy, bumpy, contour-like lesion, often with granular changes of the RPE.1 There are empty spaces between the neurosensory retina and RPE. Additionally, there is tumour-infiltrated choroid, as well as hyperreflective points/dots in the external retina on the tumour.
The example in Figure 4 shows the metastatic lesion (Figure 4A) and hyperreflective pinpoint lesions on the retina (Figure 4B) with a bumpy appearance and visible subretinal fluid (Figure 4C). When patients like these are treated (with systemic chemotherapy), we see better visibility of the choroidal vessels because of RPE atrophy. After the treatment, large choroidal vessels become apparent on OCT-A (Figure 4D; shown here from another patient).
Melanocytomas and haemangioblastomas
A melanocytoma is a bilobular mass with highly pigmented choroidal vessels protruding through the lamina cribrosa.1 These tumours are often characterised by posterior shadowing, as well as cystic changes between the normal retina and melanocytoma lesion (Figure 5AD). The lesions typically appear with hyperreflectivity of the tumour’s vessels on the surface.
OCTA images (Figure 5A-B) show that the diameter of the tumour can be delineated (see yellow colouring), whilst the violet colouring shows the areas in which flow of the lesion is detected both in the retinal superficial and deep plexus. OCTA images (Figure 5A-B) show relative hyporeflectivity of the lesion, but there are some superficial vessels that can be seen here as well. We monitor these vessels for potential malignant transformation.
A haemangioblastoma is generally an exophytic mass protruding from the internal retina. There is exudation and large vessels from the optic disc can extend to the periphery, which are the classical feeder vessels (Figure 6A-E). There are hyperreflective dots on the external layers of the retina that correspond to exudation (Figure 6A-B).
The posterior hyaloid seems to be, in most of the cases, very strongly attached, creating traction in these vascular tumours; this traction and exudation can decrease after treatment and after posterior vitreous detachment (Figure 6A-B). Figure 6D depicts OCTA, demonstrating the feeder vessels and alterations of foveal avascular zone in the superficial and deep vascular plexus after treatment.
Ultimately, SS-OCT provides clinicians a clear view on internal structures and abnormalities, allowing us to measure and compare with confidence. In a way, SS-OCT functions like an optical biopsy of intraocular tumours, helping us differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. In the future, SS-OCT, particularly with OCTA functionality, could play an important role in helping to differentiate, diagnose, prognosticate and manage intraocular tumours.
J. Fernando Arevalo, MD PhD FACS
Dr Arevalo is the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball professor of ophthalmology and chairman at the Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Wilmer Eye Institute, and at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. He has received grant research funds from Topcon.
Dr Juan David Arias, MD
Dr Arias is associate professor of Retina & Vitreous/Oncology at the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Foscal Internacional Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia. He has no financial disclosures.
*Topcon OCTA technology is not cleared for sale in the United States.


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While few in either the mainstream media or the conservative commentariat have been so bold as to deny that the Republican Party is a lot more ideologically rigid than it was four or twelve or thirty years ago, there has been some regular pushback against attaching such terms as “radical” and “extremist” to the party’s views. Some conservatives like to claim that they just look extreme when compared to a Democratic Party dominated by a radical socialist president.
Michelle Goldberg has a terrific piece exploring the intellectual roots of Michelle Bachmann: Bachmann honed her view of the world after college, when she enrolled at Coburn Law School at Oral Roberts University, an "interdenominational, Bible-based, and Holy Spirit-led" school in Oklahoma.
As the 2012 Republican presidential field finally takes shape over the next few months, one thing is fairly certain: An intensely ideological female politician closely identified with the Christian Right and with the Tea Party movement, someone liberals love to hate, will define the race. But surprisingly, it’s increasingly likely that person will be Michele Bachmann rather than Sarah Palin.


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Curtis McPeake is on the cover of the May, 2018, issue of Banjo Newsletter and the feature story is a lovely in-depth interview of Curtis conducted by Robert Piekiel. You can watch the interview on YouTube.
The article also contains a great review of Curtis & Andy’s new CD, The Good Things (Outweigh the Bad). Here’s an excerpt:
The CD is done entirely with a four-piece band–Curtis on banjo, Andy May on guitar & vocals, Aubrey Haynie on fiddle, and Tim Dishman on bass.The result is a performance with lots of refreshing “breathing space” in each song, with each instrument tastefully placed in the context of the whole selection…. It’s one of those albums you can listen to over and over and hear something a little different each time. Old or young, veteran or novice, all will enjoy this treasure.Robert Piekiel, Banjo Newsletter


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Everything changes. And it continues to change. Adapting and acceptance is a useful tool. The key to unlock this tool is trust in Him fully who is fully trustworthy.
Insight is as good as foresight in its way. But whereas foresight can help us avoid problems, understanding can help us gain knowledge and wisdom through experienced troubles.
Thinking of the insight I have gained through hindsight over a lifetime. If I knew then what I know now and could go back and change anything, would I still be the person I am now? Would I be different? Or better? Or worse? Who would I be in the Lord? Would I be the person the Lord designed according to His purpose?
If I knew then what I know now, would I have avoided stepping on more landmines or just different ones? Would my life have been easier, or would I have missed what the Lord wanted to teach me?
If I knew then what I know now, would I be a “Mighty Man of Valor” before the Lord? Or would the knowledge have come so easily to me that I wasted it, much like Solomon seems to have done in his later years? Would I have avoided choices knowing led to trouble but not knowing the blessings that would come later because of a seeming failed wrong choice?
If I knew then what I know now, would I know God in the way I know Him now? Would I have a better relationship with Him, or more obscure and distant?
If I knew what I know now, would I have had to fight so many spiritual battles on earth? Would that have strengthened me? Or made me weaker?
The more I understand through hindsight, I wouldn’t want to change anything. Because I have a clearer understanding of The LORD’S love for me through it all. I understand how His love keeps growing more conspicuous as I get closer to Him. I also gained the growing feeling, and then the surety that He had been leading me all along, even when I didn’t recognize His presence. The peace I find in Him significantly results from recognizing all the good and evil He has brought me through. He is forming me according to the irreplicable personality He has given to me. And He works, then polishes that personality to ideally be the single key to fit that unique locked role He has for me in eternity. Much like He does for us on earth, but in a much higher persona.
Much like the block of marble cut and fit at the quarry according to precise dimensions, transported to the building site of Solomon’s temple. Each to fit precisely into the place in the temple prepared beforehand for that particular block. (a) – 1 Kings 6:7
And such is valid for all who are enrobed in the Salvation of our Savior.
Dear reader, blessed in the Lord,
Do you know our beloved God and Savior? If so, do you trust Him in how He is developing you into the person He sees you becoming before Him? Do you find solace and comfort in recognizing His working in your life? How it is all to benefit you in glorifying (giving all glory to) Him, both now and in eternity? He prepares a place for each and all of us who are in Christ Jesus our Lord.
“Count it all joy when strange things happen to you, for we know….” James 1:2 paraphrased.
In My Father’s House
“In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.” (John 14:2-3)
[And if He prepares a place for us where He is in heaven, it stands to reason He is preparing us here on earth for that place.]
- (a) “In building the temple, only blocks dressed at the quarry were used, and no hammer, chisel, or any other iron tool was heard at the temple site while it was being built.” 1 Kings 6:7
Jesus, the Lover of our souls.


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Piriformis Syndrome – how to find the cause and how to fix it up.
Piriformis syndrome is a diagnosis made when someone has pain in their buttocks muscle; a spasm with our without some hip and thigh pain. It’s usually found in runners but can affect other people as well. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle which overlies the sciatic nerve in the buttocks area. When it’s in spasm, the hip area can tighten, and nerve pain can occur. Some runners can run through it and manage it with some stretches and others are reduced to a mere jog or even have to take time off from it.
Why would a muscle spasm? Now that is a question that interests me. Many people will understandably try and stretch out the piriformis muscle. It can seem to help some. But the question I ask is why would someone’s body do that? Why is the piriformis muscle spasming? Is it protecting something?
What if we could find the cause of the spasm? What would we do then? If we treated the cause of the spasm would the body need to spasm it any more? What I’ve found in my 29 years of being a physical therapist, is that people’s bodies are doing the best they can do. When there is a spasm, it is the body’s attempt to protect itself. If we can find the thing the body is protecting; fix that up; then the body doesn’t need to spasm the piriformis muscle and can get on with running or anything else the person wants to do.
Here’s a list of just some of the reasons the body might be spasming a piriformis muscle. It’s a partial list but it will give you an idea of how the body works.
1. bone bruising and / or bone bars in the pelvis, sacrum, hips or lower back bones.
2. Leaky gut syndrome in the large intestine.
3. Exudate or a breakdown of the tissues from the prostate, bladder or colon.
4. Infection or toxicity in the pelvic area.
5. Neural Tissue tension in the spinal cord and sacral plexus nerves.
6. Imbalances in the joints of the sacrum, pelvis, lower back and hips
Sounds daunting to think of having to fix up a colon or a prostate in order to fix up a hip / piriformis syndrome. The cool thing is that with a practitioner trained in nullification or visceral listening techniques, you can learn which structure is more primary or the most important. By knowing this then there are actual techniques from Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) to correct the issue. From there the body quickly lets go of the piriformis spasm. It’s no longer needed and the body is smart that way. It will let go of protections when no longer needed.
Think about it; doesn’t it make some sense that someone with a prostate problem or an issue in the colon would have some spasms in the muscles in the area? And wouldn’t it make sense that the spasms wouldn’t respond to rest or stretching and might last a long time?
With IMT, we have a technology to find and fix these types of issues. If you’re dealing with something that is not clearing up with what you’ve tried, it might be that some of these areas are the problem. You’ve probably done a lot of trying and stretching and working on it and resting it if you’re reading this article. You already do this now.
If you might like to learn the reason for your problem area and more importantly if you might be ready to solve it, let me know and I can give you the information you need to get back to running or hiking or whatever you like. If you might like to schedule a session you may call me at 619.840.9755 or email me firstname.lastname@example.org ***
As you might guess, there are many other reasons the body is protecting it self and spasming a piriformis muscle. If you are interested in learning more email or call me.
Ralph Havens, PT, OCS, IMTC, certified matrix energetics practitioner
Ralph Havens Physical Therapy, Bellingham, WA and worldwide via Phone and Skype
P.S. If you’d like to learn about what it is your body is protecting and more importantly how to fix it up, call me and we can give you some info you may find useful. Call me at 619.840.9755 or email at email@example.com

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Appeal against torture in Mahiliou penal colony filed with Mahiliou Regional Court
Minsker Liudmila Kuchura applied to Mahiliou Regional Court after the refusal of the Investigative Committee to examine the complaint about torture of her husband Piatro Kuchura in colony No. 15 in Mahiliou.
In November 2013 Liudmila Kuchura appealed to the Mahiliou regional department of the Investigative Committee concerning the torture against her husband, Piatro Kuchura, who was serving a sentence in penal colony No. 15 in Mahiliou at the time. Instead of carrying out an inspection concerning the facts of cruel and inhuman treatment of prisoners and the assessment of the actions of the management and staff of the colony, the chief of Mahiliou Regional Department of the Investigative Committee forwarded the complaint to the MIA Department of Corrections.
Pointing out that the examination of the application by the Department can not be considered impartial, wife of prisoner appealed to the Investigation Committee of the Republic of Belarus the transfer of the complaint to another body. The Investigative Committee, in its turn, dismissed the appeal, finding no violations in the actions of the subordinate body.
Thereby Liudmila Kuchura and her husband were deprived of the right to judicial protectionm as in the case of an inspection and a refusal based on its results they would have the right to appeal the denial in court in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.
This made the woman go to court. But in December the Leninski district court of Mahiliou refused to institute civil proceedings on the appeal against the decision by the head of the Mahiliou Regional Department of the Investigative Committee.
Despite the fact that December 30, 2013 the “inconvenient” prisoner Kuchura was transferred to the maximum-security prison No. 4 in Mahiliou, his wife doesn't give up. Seeking the justice, she went to the Mahiliou Regional Court.
"As a result of the actions of the official I am deprived of their right to appeal to the competent body for protection against attempts on the life and health of my husband, who is in custody", stated Liudmila Kuchura in hear appeal to the regional court.
The woman asks to reverse the ruling of the Leninski District Court of Mahiliou for December 19, 2013 and send the case for a review by the court of first instance.
Let us remind that September 19, 2013 Piatro Kuchura, who has a third-group disability (chronic heart illness), was put in a punishment cell, whose toilet bowl and sink were filled with bleach. As a result of the contact with water a reaction occurred which caused the poisoning of the prisoner with chlorine fumes. He was transferred to another cell only after a significant deterioration of health. No medical care was provided for him. As explained by officers of the medical department of Mahiliou penal colony No. 15, sodium chloride hasn't been used for desinfection in the colony for quite a long time already. It means that sodium cloride could be used to torture the convict.


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This sofa table is beautiful, the picture doesn't do it justice :)
SOLD Black painted drop-leaf vintage table
Three different vintage nightstands: The cream/gold one is on hold.
UPDATE: THE WHITE IS SOLD, PINK IS STILL AVAILABLE, AND GOLD IS SOLD
Seven metal outdoor chairs. Rustic, chippy paint.
I priced over 100 new items today, this table was FULL by the end of the day!
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On December 8th of 2022, officers with the Estill Springs police department were dispatched to a residence on Gaul St. in reference to a medical call of an 87-year-old female with trouble breathing and not responding to verbal stimulation. There were three adult caretakers within the residence that were assisting the victim. They had advised officers of medical conditions and that the patient had not been acting normally for a couple of weeks prior to calling on that date.
Once EMS arrived on the scene, officers helped the paramedics move the victim from the chair to a stretcher. Once the blankets were removed, both officers and paramedics recalled a strong smell of ammonia coming from the victim. Officers also observed bed bugs in the chair where the female was sitting.
While in motion in the ambulance, a medical pad had fallen off the victim, which further exposed open wounds on the woman. The caretakers were asked when the last time the patient had been changed, but no one was able to give an answer.
Paramedics transferred the victim to Vanderbilt-Harton Hospital in Tullahoma, where she stayed for three days before passing away.
An autopsy was conducted, and it was determined that she died due to Gang Green infection from gallstones. The woman, only called Ms. Wilson in a press release, had three pressure ulcers on her buttocks and legs.
An investigation was conducted over her death, and officers found enough evidence to present the case to the grand jury. The jury determined that there was enough probable cause to indict Ronald Wilson, Jay Wilson, and Jennifer Wilson with aggravated neglect of an elderly vulnerable adult.
On November 14, 2023, the three people were charged with elder abuse and are currently being held on $300,000 bonds at the Franklin County Jail.


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By Gillian Larkin
In publication five, Cara bargains along with her such a lot tricky case. Her gran’s neighbour, Ada Clement goes to be murdered within the following couple of days.
Cara has recognized the candy outdated girl all her existence and can’t think that any one would need to kill her.
Cara is quickly in for a shock.
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The “A.N.S.” team from the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) received a first-place honorable mention at the 2018 Earthquake-Resistant Building Competition on April 8 for engineering a structure built to withstand the force of a shake table.
AUIS students Ameer Sabir Aziz, Nza Luqman Saeed and Shakar Bahaaddin Mohammed were awarded a first-place recognition for their model structure.
Sixteen teams from six universities in the Kurdistan Region participated in the competition. Each group was tasked with designing and building a model structure out of wood that could resist varying frequencies from a shake table that mimicked movements of an earthquake. Due to technical issues with the shake table, however, all participating teams were recognized for having successfully submitted model structures. The judges did decide in the end to award five honorable mention certificates to the teams with the best structures.
The Kurdistan Region has experienced numerous earthquakes over the last year, which served as inspiration for this event. The engineering departments at AUIS, the University of Sulaimani, and Ishik University – Sulaimani decided to organize this competition in an effort to encourage future engineers to consider natural disasters in their building plans. Furthermore, students were presented with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts learned in the classroom to real life situations.
The AUIS teams that participated in the competition expressed their gratitude to Dr. Ashty Qazzaz from AUIS, Dr. Sirwan Khurshid from the University of Sulaimani, and Mr. Ilham Ibrahim from Ishik University – Sulaimani for their role in putting the competition together, to supervisor, Dr. Nihad Bahaaldeen Baban, the volunteers from the three organizing universities, and event sponsors Qaiwan Group, My Solution, Kurdistan Engineers Union, Lafarge, and Pepsi.
AUIS student and event organizer Muhammad Aristo Hama contributed to this story.


By Dr Steve Adudans @SteveAdudans
The COVID-19 outbreak exposed the gaps in the critical care sector in Kenya. At no time have we experienced a population-wide disease in the magnitude of the virus. Countries in West and Central Africa have over the years experienced Ebola outbreaks, which has pushed them to put in place proper case management structures and skills.
The outbreak of the virus caused a major panic because it had been predicted that our cases would overwhelm health facilities if examples of the magnitude of the infection in Europe and America were to be experienced locally. Thankfully, we have had far much lesser fewer cases of patients in need of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions.
During this period, our lack of oxygen in health facilities, ICU beds and skilled medical personnel has badly been exposed, underlining the fact that over the years, many people have been suffering away from the glare of the public eye. Critical care services have been hampered by economic reversals resulting in low wages, manpower flight overseas, poor funding of hospitals, and endemic corruption.
The outbreak of the COVID19 somehow pushed the government to improve things. Since the detection of the first case early in the year, Kenya has increased the number of public hospital ICU beds from 153 to 319, and isolation beds to 11,426 in both health and non-health facilities.
The WHO states that every hospital performing surgery and anaesthesia must have an ICU. Critical care medicine is unique, challenging, and dynamic. It requires attentive, skilled nurses, respiratory therapists, and intensivists to adequately treat patients in the ICU.
In Kenya, the high level of critical illnesses is related to the increased burden of HIV and AIDS, malaria and trauma, and to manage these critically ill patients, resources are needed. This burden is expected to increase with increasing population and increased access to hospitals.
To curb the demand and supply gap, changes concerning admission and referral practices and/or increased numbers of allocated ICU beds and skilled health care professionals are required. If the number of beds is not increased, not all deserving patients will be able to access ICU care.
ICUs in tertiary and specialist hospitals are better equipped than those in rural public hospitals. Private hospitals’ ICUs are only accessible to persons with medical insurance.
Proper management of critically ill patients requires adequate material, human, infrastructure and financial resources. Worldwide, there is a problem in health care services regarding resource allocation.
However, in ICUs, this problem is exacerbated by the fact that patients are critically ill and require expensive treatments, life support machines, skilled personnel and constant monitoring.
Monitoring of ICU patients has high financial implications, including equipment and consumable costs, training nurses and their salaries and the recruitment of specialist doctors.
Shortage of resources is sometimes related to increased demands for health care services, linked to population growth and changes in demographic profiles. An increased number of illnesses such as renal failure, diabetes mellitus and cardiac disease require critical care.
As the population continues to grow, the shortage of critical care services for the given population becomes more . Every ICU has an inherent ‘capacity’ or ‘ability to provide high-quality care for everyone who is or could become a patient in that ICU on a given day’. However, there might be a need for resources that are not available and/or inadequate to provide the desired standard of care.
Our critical care capacity is weak and requires systematic changes to health strengthening to save the lives of hundreds of thousands more in the years to come.
Dr Steve Adudans is the Executive Director Center for Public Health and Development


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California’s huge dairy industry that has played by its own set of rules since the 1930s could partially end its unique way of doing business under new legislation that’s united lawmakers throughout the state.
Citing lost revenues and hard times, six House members from the rural Central Valley introduced a bill this week opening the door for California dairy producers to eventually enter a federal milk marketing system. The lawmakers, echoing the views of industry leaders, say it may be time for a change.
“Put us on a level playing field,” Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., said in an interview Friday. “We’re desperate now.”
Valadao’s bill would allow California dairy producers to petition the Agriculture Department for entrance into the federal milk marketing order system. If the producers go ahead and file that petition, the Agriculture Department would hold an industry vote. Approval by two-thirds of the producers would be required for the move to succeed.
Though California remains the number-one dairy state, producing about 41.5 billion pounds of milk in 2011, farmers have also complained about low prices and troubling times. Last year, the state reported that 105 dairy farms went out of business.
“Our legislation would put control back in dairymen’s and dairywomen’s hands, and give them the option to choose what works best for their business,” said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif.
The bill, though, could also face “some pushback” from the dairy processors who buy milk, Valadao acknowledged.
Marketing orders, among other things, establish the pricing formula that determines how much milk processors pay for the milk they use, depending on the type of dairy product being made. Ten federal milk marketing orders currently exist.
California operates under its own system, established by a 1935 state law. For some time, California producers have complained about being paid less than producers in other states, who are part of the federal marketing order system. Valadao said Friday his bill would help “put us on a level playing field with the rest of the country” as far as dairy pricing.
California’s unique milk marketing order also includes a two-tier pricing system, part of which is called the quota. The quota entitles a producer to a higher milk price for some quantity of milk. Quota can be bought and sold. The legislation introduced Thursday contemplates California retaining this quota system even if the state’s dairy producers decided to join the federal milk marketing order system.
“Many of the farmers in the state have quota, and it has value,” Lynne McBride, executive director of the California Dairy Campaign said Friday.
A freshman House member, and himself a dairy farmer, Valadao took the lead in introducing the legislation late Thursday that mirrors some past efforts. In 1996, Congress included similar authorization language in a farm bill, but California dairy farmers never put the matter to an industry vote.
Last December, before Valadao took office, 17 California lawmakers, including Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, urged that similar authorization language be included in the latest farm bill. So far, problems in the Republican-controlled House have stymied farm bill rewrite efforts.
Valadao and his allies now have several options.
Although the legislation was introduced as a stand-alone bill, the typical vehicle for a measure like this would be a larger farm bill, as happened in 1996. This would give the measure more political momentum, as lawmakers from outside California have their own reasons for pushing a larger bill. Potentially, the measure could also move on its own, or even secure inclusion in another bill altogether.
Valadao added that “the fastest way” for dairy producer prices to rise would be for California state officials to adjust the pricing formula, a step he said his new legislation is designed in part to encourage.

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Finding and choosing the right sunglasses should be your style staple this 2021. Not only do they provide much-needed protection for your eyes from harmful UV rays, but the right pair of shades — whether round or square — is the sartorial finishing touch to every outfit. Sunglasses are the make-or-break accessory in every man’s wardrobe, even if you’re lounging in the pool, wingmanning weddings, or stylishly running errands.
If you lean toward more traditional styles, you can’t go wrong with a universally flattering wayfarer, aviator, or beach-ready clubmaster. More trend-savvy? We’ve found shield-inspired sport shades and colored tinted lenses at all price points. Whether you love classic or trendy looks, we handpicked the best sunglasses for men to keep you stylish for 2021.
Banana Republic Glen Sunglasses
Equipped with European gradient lenses for maximum UV protection, Banana Republic’s Glen shades are the perfect sunnies. They come with a hard leather case and a monogrammed shammy.
Gucci Clubmaster Sunglasses
Gucci continues its reign as the most sought-after luxury brand for good reason. These black, gold, and tortoise frames are guaranteed to make heads turn, especially if you sport an oval or round face shape.
J. Crew Factory Retro Frame Sunglasses
Put on these stylish sunglasses when heading to the outdoors for solid UV 400 protection. Boasting a sleek design at a great price, you have no reason not to add J. Crew Factory’s sunglasses to your cart immediately.
Oakley Evzero Blade Sunglasses
Oakley’s sporty shades are back in style in a big way. The pair juxtaposes fashion and sport performance as it takes inspiration from global influencers and streetwear culture. They’re ideal for outdoor sports and adventures, thanks to their secure Unobtainium nose pads and temples and color-enhancing Prizm lenses.
ASOS Design 90s Square Visor Sunglasses in Black with Smoke Lens
These sunglasses offer ample protection from the sun’s glares, making them the perfect outdoor essentials for day adventurers. Although we don’t recommend it when driving at night, ASOS Design’s sunnies are subtle enough if you need a more durable style without screaming “not so fast, cool guy.”
Need a new pair of multifunctional outdoor sport sunglasses for your adventures? We suggest getting the H&M Sunglasses. Not only do the H&M Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun, but they are also an easy way to try the throwback athletic trend with minimum investment.
Armani Exchange Sunglasses in Blue
These sleek sunglasses from Armani Exchange are the ideal accessory for sportsmen like you since the reflective lenses prevent glare from hampering your eyesight. Also, the blue lenses accent your favorite workout or outdoor clothing.
Le Specs Conga Sunglasses in Black
Le Specs is a no-brainer for great frames at a great price. These Conga round lenses with a keyhole bridge and classic black finish make them an elegant fashion accessory for your casual attire. Plus, they’re suitable for all face shapes, thanks to the mid-sized fit.
Ray-Ban Round Metal in Gold and Green
If you’ve always wanted to own a solid pair of round sunglasses, consider picking up Ray-Ban’s retro Round Metal Sunglasses — which feature adjustable nose pads and comfy metal temples with plastic tips — for an unexpected pop of color.
Calvin Klein Aviator Sunglasses
With this pair’s adjustable nose pads and lightweight construction, the teardrop lenses from Calvin Klein will be your wear-everywhere men’s aviator sunglasses.
Ahlem Place De La Concorde Sunglasses
Luxury eyewear brand Ahlem is known for its modern, oversized take on the aviator, and the brushed champagne colorway is the ultimate splurge. Handmade in France with precious metals, the quality of these sunglasses is a cut above the rest.
Warby Parker Raider Sunglasses in Polished Silver
Designed to be an always-on-hand fashion staple, these handsome Warby Parker frames will always feel good to wear. Depending on your visual needs, you can choose between non-prescription, single-vision, progressive, and reader lenses.
Tom Ford Gerrard Sunglasses in Gradient Havana
Tom Ford is known to set the style bar for sunglasses. If you don’t mind purchasing a luxe pair of sunglasses to complete your look, the Gerrard sunglasses are a great option, featuring a double bridge and signature T at the temple.
Moscot Yontif Sunglasses in Crystal
Family-owned New York eyewear brand Moscot makes high-quality acetate frames in a range of optimistic colorways. The Moscot Yontif Sunglasses in Crystals is one such example. The sunnies include denim blue CR-39 lenses, with two diamond rivets adorning the pair’s front and temples. Wear these funky sunglasses when hanging with your friends, and watch yourself become the life of the party.
Rhude x Thierry Lasry Rhevision Sunglasses in Black & Yellow
Thierry Lasry, a French designer, is recognized for his high-quality, handmade-in-France frames. Available in different colors, these bold sunglasses from Lasry’s collaboration with emerging label Rhude are a surefire way of upgrading your style during special occasions.
Crap Eyewear The Nu Bloom in Brushed Gold & Dark Tortoise
Built from optical-grade materials, the Nu Bloom promises unrivaled durability and comfort, as well as optimal UV protection to the wearer. Don these modern rectangle shades to subtly mix up your style this season or evoke a retro vibe.
Saint Laurent Square Sunglasses
Featuring square-shaped acetate frames and brown-tinted lenses, Saint Laurent’s high-fashion sunglasses are a serious upgrade to your favorite wayfarers, guaranteed to elevate your style from drab to swag.
Vans Bomb Shades in Tortoise
Rectangle shades are ubiquitous this 2021, so why don’t you try these sunnies from Vans for less than your iced coffee orders for the week? The frames are made from polycarbonate, not to mention the rectangular frames add a touch of retro to your existing wardrobe.
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Laure de Sagazan x Jacadi Paris – Parisian bridal designer Laure de Sagazan has partnered with internationally renowned French children’s brand Jacadi to release a capsule collection of contemporary flower girl dresses.
Emulating Laure’s signature aesthetic the collection features 3 unique styles that blend timeless tailoring, thoughtful detailing and elegant touches. Perfect for the little loves in your life, the flower girl collection is a sweet addition to any wedding party or event.
The collection can be previewed and purchased at the Laure de Sagazan showroom in NYC as well as online at Jacadi.com and their following 8 locations: Brooklyn, Madison, Broadway, 3rd avenue, Flatiron, Tribeca, Paramus (NJ), Greenwich (CT).
About Laure de Sagazan
Launched in 2011, Laure de Sagazan has brought that Parisian je ne sais quoi to bridal with her timeless pieces. From her signature statement separates, boho silhouettes and delicate French lace details; Laure’s collections are all about blending shapes, styles and textures, to create something completely unique for brides around the world.
An authentic and timeless children’s fashion brand, Jacadi looks to history to reinvent the present and re-enchant the best of our childhood. With over 270 stores and three online shops, their expertise in the French tradition reaches more than 35 countries.
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by Richard Stokes, Application Engineer
What Every Fab Shop Needs to Know About Planning, Design and Execution
With ever-increasing demand on manufacturers to produce a broad array of high-quality products that remain competitive in the marketplace, the need to automate production processes has never been greater. Short product lifecycles coupled with diverse product portfolios creates a high product-mix, low-volume scenario that is increasingly driving small- and medium-sized enterprises to invest in robotic automation technologies. As production demands increase, providing hand-made solutions to a customer is becoming less viable. Automation is no longer an option - it has become a necessity.
The need to maximize the functionality of their capital investment means companies are constantly looking for ways to make systems as flexible as possible. This often is in the form of specially designed tooling and fixturing that can be changed out between production runs of different products – the so-called ‘picture-frame’ assembly, which has a permanently mounted frame inside the positioner and modular fixtures can be mounted and dismounted when required.
The true challenge arises when they need to move entire robotic cells from one area of a facility to another, or even to another facility altogether, to keep pace with the demands of an ever-changing production environment.
A modular approach
Two main driving forces behind the push to automate are increasing system throughput and maintaining consistent, high quality. Thus, most tasks performed by a robot are repetitive in nature, do not change over time, and have short cycle times in order to maximize system throughput.
Very large robotic cells and production lines involving multiple mechanical units are generally not easy to relocate to other areas in a facility or between facilities that are geographically separated.
Such a move involves many costs: labor, utilities, freight, re-installation, re-programming or re-commissioning, and operator training to name just a few. In addition, building a system to account for multiple unknowns means building in redundancy to accommodate this flexibility, which adds to the cost of the system.
In most cases when a robotic manufacturing system needs to be moved, particularly between remote sites, the cost of the move can be a significant percentage of the original cost of the system. In these cases, a more economically viable solution would be to apply those relocation costs to a new system. However, with careful planning and preparation, manufacturers can build systems specifically designed to be relocated according to changing production schedules and demands.
So what are small- and medium-sized manufacturers to do when it comes to specifying and installing a system that one day will need to be moved? The answer’s easy: Think modular.
Building a robotic cell with the necessary flexibility to allow the manufacture of a diverse range of products within different areas of a facility or even geographically separate facilities is a design decision that must be addressed early in the planning cycle. A clear understanding of the product mix, production system flow and how best to achieve the desired return-on-investment are critical factors to the system design phase.
Fabricators that must deliver optimal part flow now, yet retain the ability to adapt to future product-mix changes, should consider the advantages of modular work areas from the start of the planning and design phase. It isn’t something that can be adjusted easily at the time of installation.
The ideal flexible solution is small, self-contained and adaptable, with any necessary positioners and fixtures located within the robot’s work envelope. Instead of a work area that is always dedicated to the same task, the robot’s entire work area is a modular unit that can be swapped out to accommodate any type of device, from simple tables and clamping units to headstocks and small multi-axis positioning units.
With this flexibility, however, comes an added cost during the system design phase. The ability to swap out system components and/or include advanced features that simplify moving the cell to a different location involves added engineering costs.
Due diligence, therefore, must be taken in order to ascertain whether or not the required return can be made on the additional initial cost within the required timeframe, especially since the high product mix/low volume situations typically have a lower rate of return due to the additional time required for start-up and commissioning (part programming) and lower overall part count. For some companies with more stringent capital expenditure requirements, the additional engineering and production benefits such an approach offers can be challenging to define purely in financial terms. In this case, it might be better - and less costly - to install additional dedicated cells in lieu of a modular solution. There are, however, other, more economical mobile options.
Self-contained palletized units that center on a fixture already located inside the work envelope present another alternative, if cost is a factor. Larger units can be broken down into smaller components and shipped in parts. Some of the palletized cells are even designed with special, built-in receptacles to enable movement via forklift. When designed efficiently, they can simply be unplugged, lifted and dropped on a truck for relocation.
If cell mobility is the end goal, either a modular or palletized solution works toward addressing the needs of a high-mix production facility, but there are trade-offs between lower cost (palletized) vs. building redundancy and flexibility (modular) into a system.
Keep It Simple
When a robotic cell does need to be moved, shops can take steps to streamline the process. Moves never should be made on the fly, but rather be planned in advance.
For example, whether using modular cell components or a palletized system, shops must make sure upfront that the units are built with quick disconnects for electric and air to enable rapid removal from the utility grid. Gas bottles mounted directly on the units avoid the need to locate the cell near a central gas connection. Use local wire-delivery solutions, such as Lincoln Electric’s Accu-Pak® boxes and drum reels, to eliminate the need for connection to a remote wire source. Also consider using local fume-extraction units if there is no central system available in the shop. Portable air circulators will accommodate multiple cells.
Safety also plays a big consideration in a move. Many modern robotic cells have integral safety systems that are compliant with Robotics Industries Association standards. No additional safety items are required when these units are moved around a facility or between locations.
When moving a robotic cell, remember that robots do not possess human-like intelligence with the ability to reason. Every robot movement must be programmed by a person. When moving a cell, mechanical components can flex and move, especially when swapping out tooling.
A program that runs flawlessly in one location may have significant error in another location due to the inherent slack in mechanical systems. Fortunately, modern industrial robots have several technologies available to overcome these problems. These can be simple programming constructs or sophisticated sensing technologies that allow the robot to determine and react to changes in the local physical environment.
For example, a user can perform a 3D shift on a program to account for fixture displacement during travel, or even define special program frames attached to a fixture. This requires a skilled robot programmer to access the robot program directly and perform these operations. Instead of investing in very expensive and complicated tooling for part locating, other technologies exist that allow a robot to perform these tasks autonomously.
Touch sensing allows the robot to use either the tip of the wire or a laser sensor to detect basic features on a part and make necessary adjustments to its program. While this is relatively easy to program a robot to do, it can add to the overall cycle time of the robot. A faster solution that requires more programming time during commissioning is to use a camera on the end of the robot. FANUC® Robotics’ 2D and 3DL iRVision® platforms provide an extremely powerful feature set that deliver one of the most flexible solutions available. With this system, a robot can literally see the world around it, and can easily perform tasks such as part detection, part recognition, feature detection, program offset, and can even detect which type of fixture or tool is loaded in its work area.
The most effective tool at a system designer’s disposal is CAD (Computer Aided Design). By making extensive use of 3D modeling software in the system design phase, one can literally see what a system will look and perform like when it is built. At Lincoln Electric, design engineers make extensive use of DELMIA® for designing cell layouts and performing reach analysis. Once a system is built, it can be programmed offline and programs can be verified using FANUC Robotics’ proprietary RoboGuide® suite of applications, ensuring maximum uptime and effectiveness for a system.
Planning for the future
Fundamentally, developing a successful strategy for mobile robotic cells is a design and planning challenge. Not only must manufacturers develop the solution for today’s product portfolio, but anticipate future demands. Thus, it is critical to build redundancy and flexibility into a system to create the most versatile and, ultimately, mobile solution.
As discussed, because flexibility and redundancy have definite costs, fabricators need to ask this: “Do we want to invest upfront in a flexible solution that most definitely will grow and adapt with our shop or do we want to amortize such costs by selecting a less-expensive, fixed robotic solution?” This decision must be determined during the design phase because, while flexibility is expensive on the front end, retrofitting a cell down the road can be even more costly. It requires a holistic approach that examines the entire production process to determine the ultimate return on investment.
The best way to approach this problem is to look at the processes and procedures currently in place and then determine what processes you want the automated solution to improve. The proposed solution must not only make economic sense, but must also fit in with current and anticipated production requirements. As the field of robotics continues to evolve, so will the tasks to which they are assigned.
Richard Stokes is an application engineer with Lincoln Electric’s Automation Division. He moved to the United States from New Zealand in 2011 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics.


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This is what I did yesterday (Thursday)I was not able to post from the computer I was using.
I had a fun time navigating the trains and bus with my minimal language comprehension. Lucky for me there are many friendly and helpful Japanese people who enjoy to practice their English. I explored Narita temple for the morning and then went to Bosonomura for the afternoon. It is like upper canada village but for samurai times, pretty cool actually. Again, it will be cooler with photos which will come soon.
Tomorrow I will explore Sawara. It is so hot and humid that you actually start to drip. It is foggy because of the humidity, but it isnt something that will clear with a thunder storm or anything. there is no rain predicted actually. I will be looking forward to the cold on top of Mt. Fuji


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This is a horrible product. While most features on it are standard and work with an average toilet, this has a flexible length built into it. While on paper this sounds good, (1) most toilets are of a fairly standard tank height, and (2) the 'lock down' feature is very bad. So you might adjust it to the 'optimal height', and think it is locked down, but there's no real snap or locking feature. You put in into the tank, and as the water rises, the 'lock' pops free and the shaft telescopes up to maximum height. You can't lock it back down because of the buoyancy of the device. So you have to re-drain the tank, take the whole thing apart, try to lock it down again. The third time this happened, I didn't remove the device again, I just used a screwdriver to try to wedge it down. It is holding, but feels like a time bomb. Who knows when it will pop loose again, in a day, in a year.... I'll have to buy a standard ballcock without the flexible height feature and replace this thing. If it pops free I'll know it because then water will flow continuously (waste of water- no overflow because of the overflow tube, but the shutoff will never be activated). Don't but this thing.


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Officials at Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace needed accurate, responsive, handheld electronic systems for remotely controlling weapon stations. They found their solution at Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. (MSI) in Wallingford, Conn.
Ultra MSI won roughly $5 million in contracts from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace to provide high-reliability hand-control systems for Protector Remote Weapons Stations.
The hand controls, part of Kongsberg’s Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS) program, are being mounted on various U. S. military vehicles for deployment in Iraq.
The CROWS systems acquire and engage targets in 360-degree coverage, while keeping the gunner safely protected inside the vehicle. Under this contract, Ultra MSI will deliver 1,650 hand control systems with options for additional units.
Protector Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) enable the operation of a vehicle’s weapons from inside the vehicle, increasing troop safety.
The U.S. Army’s CROWS unit is a stabilized, computer-controlled, all-weather firing platform mounted over the turret-gunner’s station of an up-
armored vehicle. It employs MSI’s hand controls for remote operation. The system provides a level of safety and combat-effectiveness previously unavailable to a gunner standing exposed in a turret, says a company representative.
Ultra MSI engineers incorporated the company’s patented Hall-effect transducer technology, which varies its output voltage in response to changes in magnetic field density, into the hand controls for Kongsberg’s Protector Remote Weapons Stations.
The hand control system passed stringent specifications to meet CROWS requirements, including water submergence. All circuitry and components are securely encapsulated in the Hall-effect device, making it immune to water, dirt, dust, lubricants, and shock and vibration.
For more information, visit Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. online at www.ultra-electronics.com.