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This is a surprisingly complicated topic for me. Technically, my first novel was written several years ago, then published, then rewritten and re-released in a new edition when I started up my own publishing company, Queen of Swords Press. I started working on Medusa’s Touch before that happened, but didn’t finish it until Queen of Swords was up and running. I started Medusa’s Touch before Emily L. Byrne existed, in fact. So this post is actually about writing my first novel under this name, which is not my “real” name and not my ‘first” novel. Welcome to the wild and wacky writing life!
I’ve written elsewhere about the history of Medusa’s Touch, my spicy lesfic science fiction romance and about why I adopted a pseudonym for my sexy writing (link) so this post will focus on my writing process for this particular book. Medusa’s Touch started out life as a novella. Well, really, it started with an idea along the lines of “how come I haven’t written any cyberpunk?” I don’t remember if the original idea was the result of something I was asked to write for a specific anthology or it just came to me one day and I started writing about TiCara, a medusa pilot who flies her spaceship with tentacle-like implants, and Sherin Khan, a beautiful intergalactic corporate rep with a bunch of secrets. Both of the characters are damaged by the world they live in, TiCara by her past as a former sex slave to corporate spies and assassins and Sherin by the loss of the implants she valued. Both of them are prepared to do almost anything they have to do to control their own destinies. And apart from the basic world-building, this is where the similarities between the original version and the novel ended.
Unlike a lot of fiction writers, I didn’t get started writing novels when I was a tyke, or even as an occasionally angst-ridden college student. I sat down when one day when I was in my early 30s, wrote up a short story, sent it out the door and had it get accepted. I quit law school a few days later and started writing (along with various day jobs).
What this meant for my longer term writing career was:
a. I had no trunk novels lying around waiting to be revised or transformed into new work and b. I only wrote short fiction and nonfiction articles for about a decade of my writing life because those fit well with my schedule and I often got immediate gratification from selling them. Also, for some social context, I was writing a lot of literary erotica and there was a booming anthology market for it. One of those stories was a novella length erotic cyberpunkish tale that went on to get an honorable mention from the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards. It was called…"Medusa’s Touch" because once I give something a title, I have a hard time letting go.
Years passed. I finally started writing novels. I finished a novel and saw it get published. I got asked for more novels. I poked around at my pile of miscellaneous writings and my wife said, “What about that story about the woman with the tentacles that she uses to fly a spaceship?” This got repeated until it sank in. I created a book proposal and sent it in. Stuff happened and then I had an outlined novel draft and then a half-finished novel. And a publishing contract I had no intention of signing. The book in progress had no home or deadline, but it did have the pilot with the tentacles. And her hot lover. And some science fictional worldbuilding. So I dug in and wrote the whole novel. Then rewrote it. Then rewrote it a bunch more. I expanded the cast of characters, added a lot more details to the world-building, added some additional queer representation, fleshed out some of the secondary characters and made other changes to turn it into the current Medusa’s Touch, which I released through Queen of Swords Press earlier this year.
I should also note that my real first novel, Silver Moon, also grew out of a novella. I think that novellas function as the equivalent of outlines for a determined pantser like myself. It gives me a jumping off point as well as enabling me to organize my thoughts and my plots. But I also think that using novellas as a my “book starter” is a thing that I am starting to grow out of as a writer. None of my novels currently in progress have used novellas as a starting place. But can I finish them? That is burning question. I’m certainly giving it my best shot. All I can say is to please stay tuned for more books. I’ve got a lot more stories in me and I think they’ll emerge a t bunch of different lengths. Sometimes, you need to grow into your stories.
Next up on the Blog Hop, check out Serena Bishop's blog on her first novel. Find out how Serena managed to balance life, a science thesis, and write a novel (or three) in five years without driving herself or the people around her crazy. Serena J. Bishop officially joined the lesfic writing community in 2017 and has loved every moment it. When social media isn't distracting her, she writes about the dramas that play out in her mind when she is supposed to be focused on something else. Her first novel Beards has received positive reviews. She loves her wife and chihuahua. http://www.


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Disneyland fans will soon be able to walk the streets of Disney California Adventure for the first time since the park closed in March—but they won’t be able to get on any rides. The Downtown Disney District, which reopened in July, will expand next month to include Buena Vista Street, the promenade just inside the Disney California Adventure entrance, for shopping and dining at a handful of locations.
In November, guests will be able to shop for clothing and accessories at Elias & Co., grab some churro toffee at Trolley Treats, or have a sit-down meal on the expanded outdoor patio at Carthay Circle Lounge, among other options. Rides will not be available and the majority of the park will remain closed to guests, along with all of Disneyland Park.
The announcement from Disneyland came just days after guidance from California officials indicating that theme parks across the state will likely remain closed for months to come, or until local coronavirus infection rates drop substantially.
That news was received with apparent frustration from theme park executives.
“We have proven that we can responsibly reopen, with science-based health and safety protocols strictly enforced at our theme park properties around the world,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement. “Nevertheless, the State of California continues to ignore this fact, instead mandating arbitrary guidelines that it knows are unworkable and that hold us to a standard vastly different from other reopened businesses and state-operated facilities.”
Disneyland leaders initially planned to reopen their parks in July, but those plans were scrapped when California officials delayed the release of reopening guidelines. Walt Disney World’s theme parks in Orlando have been open since July using an advance reservation system to limit attendance. Operational changes there include the temporary elimination of character meet-and-greets and fireworks, and the cancelation of some holiday events, along with standard practices like temperature checks and mandatory face masks.
The state of California is applying a four-tier system to reopening guided by county infection rates. Parks with a capacity over 15,000 are permitted to open when their county reaches the lowest tier for minimal risk, which requires a test positivity rate of under 2 percent and fewer than one case a day per 100,000 residents. Smaller parks may open in the moderate-risk tier, with a positivity rate between 2 and 4.9 percent. Orange County, home to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, currently sits at “substantial risk.”
When parks are permitted to open, the state has laid out a number of precautionary measures, including mandatory face masks except when eating or drinking, park and indoor dining capacity limited to 25 percent, plexiglass dividers in all lines, and—perhaps the most complicated to implement—no indoor queues for attractions.
“I just don’t see a path forward to getting to that [minimal risk] level,” said Karen Irwin, president of Universal Studios Hollywood, on a call with reporters. Los Angeles County is currently at the highest, “widespread” risk level. “Getting to the [virus] levels right now that are set for tier four just seem unachievable.”
She added that Universal Studios Hollywood is considering reopening food and retail locations inside the park. Knott’s Berry Farm in Orange County has hosted a sold-out food and beverage event this fall which has allowed some of their employees to get back to work and locals to scratch their theme park itch.
Disneyland officials, with the backing of Clayton Chau, director of the Orange County Health Care Agency, contend that all theme parks should be allowed to open under the state’s moderate-risk tier, and say they hope to work with state officials to find a solution.
“We are flexible, we are open-minded,” Potrock said in the press call. “We are looking for data- and science-based resolutions.”
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The city hotel is ideal for those travelling for pleasure or business and offers a total of 223 rooms spread over 7 floors. Facilities include: lobby with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange, lift access, café, kiosk, bar, restaurant as well as WLAN/ Internet access (fees apply). In addition there are conference rooms, a chemist, shopping arcade and, for an extra charge, laundry and room services available. The hotel also provides wide parking spaces.
The hotel is located right in the heart of the Yogyakarta City. The popular Malioboro Street lies on the hotel's doorstep, where side street shops offer unique souvenirs and luxurious exotic handicraft. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the Tugu railway station and is approximately 15 km from the airport.
The modern and elegant accommodation, which faces on to Malioboro Street, are furnished in a classical style and come equipped with all the contemporary amenities. Facilities include: en suite bathroom, double beds, individually adjustable air conditioning, minibar, direct dial telephone and satellite television with a video programme.
Guests may enjoy relaxing in the swimming pool.
The hotel features 4 onsite restaurants which serve Indonesian, Japanese as well as Chinese specialities. Guests can enjoy a cup of steaming coffee at the café or taste a selection of fine wines at the Mataram bar. A breakfast buffet is provided every morning.
American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted in the hotel.
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Fresh Cottage-Check-In Self-Free WiFi Weekly DiscountThe cottage on the outskirts of a quiet holiday village, close to swimming and camping by the sea. Surrounded by a beautiful nature by the sea, where you can follow the boat traffic on the horizon around Blå Jungfrun, or walk freely in nature or on trails. There is a small shop, restaurant and swimming area with leisure activities at the campsite on the other side of the bay , grocery store is located in Kristineberg C, 2 kilometers away. Leave the car at the cottage, walk to the boat to Öland, Gotland, archipelago tour or Blå Jungfrun 20 minute walk.


Elecomp Arco BV is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the energy industry since 2010. With a strong focus on energy generation, storage, transmission, conversion, telecom, oil & gas equipment, as well as safety and security, we are dedicated to empowering our clients with innovative technologies and services that drive efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in their operations.
Value propositions of Elecomp Arco B.V. are:
Single point of contact and responsibility and end-to-end process ownership,
Fixed contract price and completion date,
Performance guarantee, and
Reliable sourcing and procurement process.
Our niche market strategy emphasizes:
Technological compatibility and scalability,
Identifying, executing, and communicating high-tech solutions, and
Proactively addressing change management.
On this road we serve in:
Energy Generation: We specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions for energy generation, leveraging renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and hydrogen. Our expertise in system design, equipment selection, and integration ensures that our clients maximize energy production while minimizing environmental impact. From large-scale power plants to decentralized solutions, we help you harness the power of clean energy and pave the way for a sustainable future.
Energy Storage: As energy storage becomes increasingly crucial for grid stability and load management, we offer advanced energy storage solutions. Our systems incorporate state-of-the-art battery technologies and other storage mediums to store excess energy and release it when needed. Whether it's for smoothing out intermittent renewable energy output or optimizing energy usage in commercial facilities, our storage solutions provide reliable and flexible energy management options.
Transmission and Distribution: Efficient transmission and distribution systems are the backbone of a reliable energy network. We specialize in the design and implementation of high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and smart grid solutions. Our expertise in power system engineering ensures seamless power flow, grid stability, and improved energy efficiency. We work closely with utilities, grid operators, and industrial clients to build robust infrastructure that meets the increasing demands of a dynamic energy landscape.
Energy Conversion: From converting energy from one form to another to maximizing the efficiency of energy utilization, our energy conversion solutions are designed to optimize performance and minimize losses. We offer a range of advanced technologies, including power electronics, converters, and energy management systems, to facilitate efficient energy conversion in various applications. Our solutions enable clients to maximize the utilization of available energy sources and reduce their environmental footprint.
Telecom and IT Solutions: In the era of digitalization, reliable and secure communication is critical for energy operations. Our telecom and IT solutions cater to the unique needs of the energy industry, providing robust network infrastructure, fiber optic connectivity, SCADA systems, server solutions, and cybersecurity measures. We enable seamless communication, data transfer, and remote monitoring, empowering our clients to enhance operational efficiency, optimize asset management, and improve decision-making.
Oil & Gas Equipment: For the oil and gas industry, we offer a wide range of equipment including pipes, valves, flanges, instrumentation, filtration systems, cathodic protection, and more. Our products meet the highest industry standards and are designed to withstand demanding operating conditions. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, our oil and gas equipment ensures smooth operations, asset integrity, and compliance with industry regulations.
Safety and Security Solutions: We understand that safety and security are paramount in the energy industry. Our comprehensive safety and security solutions include leak detection systems, intrusion detection, alarm and monitoring systems, earthing, and lightning protection. By combining advanced technologies, real-time monitoring, and intelligent analytics, our solutions safeguard your assets, personnel, and the environment, ensuring a secure and resilient energy infrastructure.
Mission: Our mission is to empower the energy industry with innovative solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. We aim to be a trusted partner, providing comprehensive products and services for energy generation, storage, transmission, conversion, telecom, oil & gas equipment, and safety & security. Through our expertise and commitment, we strive to contribute to a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
Vision: Our vision is to be a global leader in the energy industry, recognized for our cutting-edge technologies, exceptional service, and unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We envision a future where renewable energy sources are seamlessly integrated into the energy mix, transmission and distribution systems are smart and efficient, and communication networks enable seamless connectivity across the energy infrastructure. We aim to drive positive change, revolutionizing the way energy is generated, stored, transmitted, and utilized.


I wasn't going to address the NFL National Anthem protests, but the issue is so prominent I feel that I can't ignore it. To begin with, I must point out that I am a patriot. I honor my flag and stand at attention with my hand over my heart when The Star Spangled Banner is played. When I was in uniform, I maintained a rigid salute until the last note sounded. It offends me deeply to see people dishonor the flag and the anthem, sometimes to protest their perceived grievances, sometimes just because of their own ignorance or ambivalence. Whatever the reason, it galls me. It spits in the face of every service man and woman who put their lives in peril to protect the rights and way of life that makes the ability to protest possible.
I spent twenty-four years of my life protecting and serving the people of NYC. I took an oath. Along with swearing to put myself in harm's way to defend everyone, whether or not I agreed with their opinions or actions, I also swore to defend The Constitution of the United States of America. This brings me to our most cherished rights, covered under the first amendment. The founding fathers felt so strongly about protecting the right of free speech for its citizens, they made an amendment to specifically enumerate those rights, and the inviolable responsibility of the government to protect them.
The first amendment protects other things as well, like freedom of worship, a free press and the right to assemble peaceably, but for the purposes of this argument, free speech is the issue. The fact of the matter is, in this country everyone has the God given right to voice their opinion. As citizens, we each have a responsibility to respect those rights even if we don't agree--even if the speech offends us. This right is so absolute, it makes the idea of hate speech a constitutional impossibility. So long as no one is physically harmed, and violence against others is not encouraged, we must allow the wrong and ignorant to have their views, unpalatable as they may be.
However, as a citizen, I also have the right to disagree. On the subject of using the National Anthem as a vehicle to protest anything, I disagree vehemently. I think it unconscionable that a group of grown men who play a kid's game for a living, and know nothing but wealth and privilege, whose opinions are no more valid than my own, are hijacking their exposure for a purpose that was not intended. They get to be ignorant on an epic scale. I do not wish to infringe upon that right. They can further a narrative of lies and act like imbeciles to their heart's content. I just won't be paying attention to them.
I will be exercising a constitutional right of my own. The commerce clause of the constitution protects me from having to do business with anyone I don't wish. I cannot be compelled to purchase anyone's good or services. The NFL is now in that category. I will never again attend a game, even if given tickets. I will not watch their product on TV. I will not purchase another article of NFL merchandise, and I will discard the few items I already own. As a lifelong Giants fan, this pains me deeply, but I will not subsidize a tax-exempt, multi-billion dollar conglomerate that cares so little about me they think they can tread all over my years of service and sacrifice, and besmirch the symbols of my liberty and the virtues they embody. The NFL can do what it wants, but I will no longer pay for the privilege of being offended.
Roger Goodell, the Commissioner of the NFL, not only condones this offensive behavior. He encourages it. He defends his players' right to express themselves. He claims to have no authority to curtail the reprehensible behavior, but his slip is showing. This is the same commissioner who threatened to fine and suspend players for wearing commemorative cleats in honor of the anniversary of 911, for fear of offending Muslim viewers . This is the same commissioner who refused to allow the Dallas Cowboys to wear a helmet sticker in honor of the five Dallas Police Officers murdered while protecting a Black Lives Matter protest, and this is the same commissioner who refused to allow a player to wear pink cleats in memory of his mother's battle with breast cancer.
The NFL has since madeOctober the official breast cancer awareness month. Players are provided with all manner of pink gear to wear in games. This includes cleats, gloves, wrist bands mouth pieces and towels. Do not imagine they have an altruistic motive. The NFL makes millions of dollars selling this gear to gullible fans. This smacks of mercenary hypocrisy. It is selective and arbitrary and altogether disgraceful. If the commissioner wanted to stand on principle, he would do so. Instead he picks and chooses who he will allow to be offended. This is little more than vacillating cowardice.
Before I end, I feel the need to point out one other thing. President Donald Trump had a right to express his opinion. Just as the players have a right to express theirs'. However, his comments were decidedly un-presidential. He has a responsibility to lead, and he shirked it to pick a fight. Encouraging the owners to infringe upon the rights of their players simply because you don't agree with the message is a form of bullying. As the Chief Executive, he is responsible to ensure the constitution is enforced. Distasteful as defending hatred and stupidity might be, it is still the President's primary duty. I am sorely disappointed he didn't rise to the occasion to point that out..
The time has come for ALL of us to take a deep breath. The time to act like spoiled entitled children, intolerant of anyone who disagrees with us has long since past. Instead of catering to and encouraging insolent children, the grown-ups need to be in charge again. We all need to adult now.


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Grants of up to £2,000 available to local good causes
Tandridge District Council is inviting local good causes to apply for grants of up to £2,000, which will be awarded to local charities and voluntary groups which can demonstrate the work they do helps support people living in the district.
Thanks to the success of the Tandridge Together Lottery, which launched in March 2018, the fund available to local good causes this year has increased. 10p from every ticket sold goes directly into the Tandridge Together Community Fund for the Council to distribute in small grants. This year, an overall fund up to £33,500 is available, made up of £16,500 raised by people buying tickets for the Tandridge Together Lottery and £17,000 from the Council’s Small Grants Fund.
Local good causes are invited to apply for funding of up to £2,000 towards initiatives which will directly benefit residents through one or more of the following activities:
- Supporting older people.
- Supporting people with disabilities.
- Helping to develop younger people.
The form is available at www.tandridge.gov.uk/communityfund and applications must be submitted by midnight on 16 November, 2018.
The grant allocations will be decided by the Tandridge Health and Wellbeing Board by the end of January 2019.
Councillor Martin Fisher, Chair of the Tandridge Health and Wellbeing Board, said: “We are delighted to offer this sum of money to support the amazing work carried out by good causes in the district. Safeguarding and improving the health and wellbeing of our residents is a key focus of our work. We are really pleased with the ongoing success of the Tandridge Together Lottery which is proving to be a really positive way to help local good causes raise funds directly and also have the opportunity to benefit from this additional Community Fund.”
To find out more about the Tandridge Together Lottery visit, www.tandridgelottery.co.uk.

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Do you have any old hard drives kicking around? If you fancy yourself a bit of a DIY'er you might be pleasantly susprised at what you can make out of those old storage devices! Youtube user, Rulof Maker, shows us how to make a Steadicam out of 2 old hard drives and a few pieces from the hardware store. How's that for a fun spring project?
Rulof Maker gives you a step by step instructional video on how you can make your very own Steadicam out of some old hard drives. The project is a bit involved and has a few steps, but for those who are not afraid to tackle such endeavors, this could prove to be a fun project with some great results. All the pride of building your own camera stabilizing system and none of post shopping regret as you check your bank account balance.
If you try this let us know how it goes!

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Christina has a very caring soul. She loves all animals and people! I have trusted her to care for my three dogs in the past and I would continue to allow her to care for our dogs.
Always has dogs growing up. All types. I love dogs and so do my kids. We have a chi-weenie. Her name is Winifred but we call her Winnie for short. She is part of the family and she brings so much joy to our home. :-)
She is our furbaby.
Life with a dog is so much fun. She helps us get active outside as well. She loves short walks as her little legs get tired ...

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Democratic nominee and Arkansas governor Bill Clinton won the presidential election over incumbent Republican George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot. Though Bush had used the success of the Persian Gulf War as a campaign point, Clinton’s focus on the economy propelled him to the win.
Republican Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Jimmy Carter for the presidency. Reagan’s campaign was aided by the poor economy and Carter’s failure to successfully put an end to the Iranian hostage crisis.
Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois became the first African American elected to the presidency. He defeated Republican nominee Senator John McCain of Arizona. Obama won 365 electoral votes to McCain’s 173.
Bill Clinton was re-elected president over Republican nominee Bob Dole and Reform Party candidate Ross Perot. Though Republicans had attacked Clinton on moral issues, the President’s handling of the economy helped him capture 379 electoral votes to Dole’s 159.


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As it can be seen from the image above, the sculpture is a giant concave mirror that reflects the sky. It is made of stainless steel materials that reflect the open sky from its concave part. It sits on white granite that is designed with precision to finish its beauty. This image is a photograph of the sculpture that was installed at the entrance of Oceanographic Museum in Monaco in 2003. However, there are other similar displays that have been installed in the vicinity of most phenomenal monuments, museums and historical public places in various countries. For instance, one similar sculpture was installed at the entrance of Channel Gardens at Rockefeller in 2006.
Sky mirror is a symbol of creativity that dominates the design, engineering as well as the science of artworks. The contemporary society is ever changing. The same changes are significantly reflected in the art world as well. For this reason, the design of the mirror is an indication that the aesthetic landscape painting of the 18th century is shifting with the modern waves of change. One element of change in the modern day society is technology. The implication of technology in Sky mirror is evident.
Anish Kapoor is a British-Indian. He was born in Mumbai in 1954. He moved to London in the early 1970s. He moved to England to study art and design at Hornsey College of Art and Chelsea School of Art and Design (Allen 1). For the last two decades, the sculpture has developed some of the magnificent artworks. He has also widely exhibited his artworks both in London and internationally.
Being of the latest invention of art, Anish Kapoor’s Sky Mirror has not been extensively researched to elaborate. That implies that though the technology driven sculpture is popular in the art world, as the most recognizable and ambitious artwork, the sculpture has not been extensively researched. However, this does not mean the work has not been reviewed. The stripes and the shiny stainless steel
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High Purity Systems Plans Manufacturing Center in Manassas, Virginia
The company will expand into a new, 30,000-square-foot facility in order to increase production capabilities for piping fabrication. The project will create 105 new jobs.
“High Purity Systems, Inc. is proud to partner with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the City of Manassas Economic Development Authority to expand our operations,” said Jody Ralston, CEO of High Purity Systems, Inc. “Our company and our employees’ families have deep roots in the area, which is why we’re thrilled to remain in the City of Manassas and the Commonwealth of Virginia. This expansion significantly increases our capacity to serve our industrial and government client base throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, as well as our national fabrication customers.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Manassas to secure the project for Virginia and will support HPS’ job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). VJIP provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change in order to support employee training activities. The company is eligible to receive Sales and Use tax exemptions on manufacturing equipment, as well as a Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit for new, full-time jobs created.
“Innovative manufacturers like High Purity Systems are thriving due to the region’s competitive operating costs, strong pipeline of skilled talent, and extensive transportation network,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “Virginia’s existing businesses play an important role in fostering economic vitality, and when they choose to reinvest and expand, it helps generate and sustain economic development throughout the Commonwealth. With a wide range of clients across cutting-edge and emerging industries, High Purity Systems is an emblem of 21st-century manufacturing, and we thank the company for its continued commitment to the City of Manassas.”
In business for over 30 years and based in the City of Manassas, High Purity Systems, Inc. (HPS) specializes in solving complex, highly technical mechanical projects for a variety of industries including microelectronics, biopharmaceutical, aerospace, food and beverage manufacturers, and other industrial companies. In addition to traditional mechanical services, HPS’ expertise includes fabricating and installing critical process piping systems, performing orbital welding and other specialty welding services, and manufacturing skidded piping systems.
“High Purity Systems has thrived in the City of Manassas for more than three decades, and we are honored that the company has again chosen to reinvest in the Commonwealth for its latest multi-million-dollar expansion,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “This homegrown manufacturer is a valued corporate partner that will continue to benefit from the region’s robust infrastructure, world-renowned workforce, and strategic access to its growing customer base. We look forward to HPS’ continued success in Virginia, and to the creation of 105 new, high-paying manufacturing jobs.”
“High Purity Systems, Inc. has become a vital part of the Manassas business community with ties to several of the City’s largest employers in aerospace and advanced manufacturing,” said Mayor Harry J. Parrish II. “We are proud to have created an environment in which companies like HPS are able to thrive and grow, helping make the City of Manassas a regional employment center with one of the highest percentages of high-wage jobs in professional and technical services in Virginia.”
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The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has revealed the upcoming productions for its 67th season. The impending 2020-21 schedule – a high-powered lineup of 16 productions revealed Monday night by Rep artistic director Mark Clements in the theater's own Quadracci Powerhouse – will bring you tributes to two of the most iconic performers in the history of showbiz, a murder mystery experience and an ambitious Titanic-sized production, just to name a few.
Take a look at the Rep’s shows, by theater.
The Rep will kick off its 67th season in the Stackner Cabareet with a bit of ol’ blue eyes with "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra" starting Sept.11 through Nov. 8. The Stackner Cabaret and the production’s five performers will take audiences back to the days of smooth melodies, finger snapping, cool crooning and classic standards. The Cabaret is also known to create specialty menus to accompany their shows, adding to the show’s ambiance.
Other Stackner Cabaret productions for the 2020-21 season include the comedy "Dad’s Season Tickets" on Nov. 13-Jan. 17, the melancholy "Blues in the Night" running Jan. 22 through March 21 and a journey over the rainbow with "Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland" on March 25-May 30 next year.
Meanwhile, the Steimke Studio will open with "The Tasters" on Sept. 23-Nov. 1, a Meghan Brown play set in a dystopian world where women are made to be taste testers after government officials have been poisoned. One rebel disrupts the status quo, however, when she goes on a hunger strike.
Later on, "Tender Age" is sure to bring about tears Jan. 20-Feb. 28, as the play "examines life in an immigrant youth detention center." Rep Lab will celebrate its 11th anniversary of presenting short plays created by the 2020-2021 Emerging Professional Residents, March 4-8. Also hosted at the Steimke Studio this upcoming season will be a staged reading of "Lockdown" by Cori Thomas, inspired by the writer’s personal experience spending time with inmates at San Quentin State Prison. "Lockdown" will run April 9-18.
And then there's the Quadracci Powerhouse, where "Titanic the Musical" was perhaps the most exciting announcement of Monday evening. The Tony-winning musical about one of history’s most haunting disasters is sure to be an in-your-face production full of fervency. Look for the "Titanic the Musical" running Sept. 15 through Oct. 25.
Also happening at the Powerhouse next season is the classic Agatha Christie murder mystery "Murder on the Orient Express," hosted Nov. 10 through Dec. 13. "Toni Stone" comes to Milwaukee Jan. 12-Feb. 7, with a story of how Stone paved the way as the first woman to enter the professional Negro baseball league. The Rep will also offer a limited engagement of "Kathleen Turner: Finding my Voice" Feb. 11-14 next year as well as Kimberly Belflower’s story of female empowerment in "John Proctor is the Villain," running March 2-28.
The Rep will close the season starting April 20 through May 23 next year at the Quadracci with a twist on a Shakespearean classic: "As You Like It" but set in the Beatles-loving 1960s.
As with tradition, November and December will bring theater audiences the jovial holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" in the 45th anniversary of the theater’s production in Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater.
As the new season shows, the Milwaukee Rep is boldly using its theatrical platform to create conversations around many of the world’s current social issues while coincidentally leaving the audience singing, dancing, crying and forming new connections with fellow theater-goers.
For more on the Milwaukee Repertory’s current or upcoming 2020-21 season, visit milwaukeerep.com.
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Instagram, the social platform once reserved for bearded hipsters and wellness bloggers, has taken the online world by storm in recent years, racking up an impressive 300 million active users since its 2010 launch.
Emilie Reynolds reports.
A shift in trends has seen popular social media move into a more visual space, providing a huge growth potential for the mobile-only platform, which is made up entirely of images and short videos.
With 70 million posts and more than 2.5 billion likes everyday Trish Barry, Mastermind Consulting chief strategist, said Instagram was the perfect platform for wine brands to connect with a younger demographic in a creative way.
In a recent webinar for Wine Communicators of Australia ‘Social success: How to leverage Instagram to grow wine brand awareness’ Barry spoke about Instagram as having massive marketing potential for wine brands, as long as the businesses follow a few key tips.
Instagram can be downloaded via an App store straight to your smart phone. It’s free and easy to use. Once the App has downloaded, Barry said it was important for wine brands to have the basics in place to ensure effective consumer interaction.
“Have the winery name as your Instagram handle, upload a profile picture and use the ‘bio’ section to describe the brand and region,” Barry said. “It’s also very important to include a URL in the website section as it is your main call to action.”
Once the setup has been achieved, Barry said it’s important to experiment with content and discover what works best for each brand.
“The content comes back to the story you are trying to tell,” Barry explained. “Why are you on the platform and what do you want to say? Bring the personality of the brand to life.”
Barry said hashtags were an important factor to consider when posting on Instagram, as 83 per cent of posts by top brands included at least one hashtag.
“Brands can use hashtags to find more followers,” she said. “Hashtags are your way of being discovered by consumers when they’re looking for certain people, content or themes.”
Barry encouraged wine brands to create their own hashtag and display it in the bio section, that way when consumers want to engage with the brand they can use the hashtag and be seen.
“Other popular hashtags for Australian wine brands are #aussiewine, #instawine, #instafood, #restaurantaustralia, #seeaustralia as well as regional hashtags such as #huntervalley and varietal hashtags like #Shiraz.”
Barry noted that brands should avoid over doing it with dozens hashtags as “consumers don’t want to feel like they’re being spammed”.
“Some businesses put lots of hashtags in their feeds, but my advice is to stick to hashtags that are relevant to the brand, story and category to be most effective.”
Barry said jumping on board daily hashtags such as #TBT (throwback Thursday) and #WineWedesnday were a good way to get started.
“Remember though, nobody likes a brand trying too hard to get their love and attention on social media, so if you’re going to do it, do it well, and be 100 per cent authentic,” she said.
Call to action
Some business on Instagram have complained about the fact that there is no call to click, according to Barry. This means that when posting a photo, consumers can’t click from the caption and comments straight to the website.
To get around this, Barry advised brands to ensure a website link was accessible in the bio section.
“Change the link depending on what you are aiming to promote,” Barry said. “If you have an event, or a new release wine then swap the website link so consumers can go straight to the right page.”
Barry also suggested using a link shortener tool such as bitly.com to inspect analytics and see how many people are clicking and engaging in the post via Instagram.
Tell a story
Wine industry marketing strategies often differ from other industries because of the romantic and emotional ties that consumers have with wine and the wineries they visit. Simone Furlong, Leeuwin Estate joint chief executive, said Instagram was a valuable tool to stay in touch with people from around the world who enjoy Leeuwin Estate wines.
The Margaret River winery has amassed a following of more than 3,000 and prides itself on delivering beautiful photos with descriptive captions.
“It is a wonderful medium to share our story, the seasons of the vineyard and keep people updated about new releases and events,” Furlong said.
Barry advised wineries to take a step back and look at all of the images together to reinforce brand image.
“Think about your content like a magazine editor would,” she said. “Ask yourself: ‘What story does this picture tell about my brand?’”
Barry said the more wine brands think about how the pictures and feed are structured, the more success they would find on the platform.
“Many wine brands I follow on Instagram focus the feed on just selling their product,” Barry said “They’re not telling the story or thinking about the whole visual impact.
Wine brands should consider taking a look at other profiles that are finding success on Instagram, according to Barry.
“There’s some really great wine-related content being shared on Instagram,” she said. “Joe from @onceuponawine has been very active and is mixing up the content.
“He tells stories and makes a big effort to connect with the audience by reaching out to people who are searching for wine related content.
“Wine Gallery is another good profile to check out. They are an online wine story in Australia who post a beautiful mix of photos and quotes with a planned visual style.”
Barry said it was important to share a story about the background of the wine and personality.
“Instagram is a way to take your consumer ‘behind the scenes’,” she said. “While you might share an event photo album on Facebook, you should post timely and candid updates on Instagram.”
Video is the fastest growing tool on many social media platforms, including Instagram, which began accommodating the feature in 2013. Barry said wine brands should think about the role of video in telling their story.
“At the moment Instagram allows for 15 second videos, so it is important for you to create effective content,” Barry said. “Choose a good cover photo from frames and play around with phone camera features.”
While photos capture static moments in time, Barry said video was perfect for expressing the personality, humour and fun behind your brand.
“Video is your friend,” she said. “The internet (your customers) love video.”
Jeremy Benson, the president of Benson Marketing, said Instagram videos were perfect for giving consumers an insight into the process of growing grapes and making wine.
“During harvest there are a lot of steps along the way,” Benson said.
“Create a video that shows the harvested grapes as they go from the bin to the destemmer to the fermentation tank. Fans will get a better idea of the sequence of events.”
Barry said it was important to know your phones capabilities in order to produce the best quality content.
“There are also some great tools around to bring your video to life and evoke some emotion,” she said.
“Hyperlapse is an App that creates time lapse videos which are fantastic for storytelling.”
Share user-generated content
Although there were some legal policies to consider when sharing other people’s images, Barry said it was important to take note of users visiting your winery and to reach out to them when possible.
“One of the most common things being breached on Instagram is copyright,” Barry said.
“If you don’t have permission or are pulling content from the internet it can expose you to copyright law however if it is user generated it’s easy to ask for permission.”
“Simply say something like ‘we love that photo, can we have permission to reuse it on our feed’.”
More often than not, Barry said users would feel flattered by the request.
Some brands have also created personal hashtags and encouraged visitors to use them as an automatic way of granting repost permission.
“For example, Best’s Great Western from Western Australia have a line in their bio that says ‘use #bestswines to allow reposting,” Barry said.
Timing was another crucial factor in gaining maximum exposure according to Barry, who encouraged wineries to share real time user generated content whenever brand related events were happening.
In terms of the easiest way to repost, Berry suggested downloading an App called ‘Repost’, which automatically carries over information about the original post including user and caption.
For those not keen on clogging up their phone space with more Apps, Barry said a screen shot of the image would also suffice as long as the user was correctly tagged.


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Kirstie Louise Alley born on 12 January 1951 in Wichita. She is a citizen of United States of America. Kirstie Alley was educated at University of Kansas and Kansas State University.
She is an American actress.
Kirstie Alley has had one spouse: Parker Stevenson.
Kirstie Alley has worked as a television actor, film actor, actor and film producer. She has has won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.
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In December 1931, crime novelist Agatha Christie found herself stranded on an Orient Express train following heavy rainfall and flooding. The incident inspired her 1934 murder-mystery, Murder on the Orient Express. In fact, a murder did take place on the train, but not until three years after the book was published. Maria Fareasanu, director of a Bucharest fashion school, was robbed by her compartment companion before being pushed out of an open window to her death. When her fox scarf was spotted around the neck of a Swiss lady, police were informed that it had come from 23-year-old student Karl Strasser. He was imprisoned for life.

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Musician, Mark Ngwazi, says he is not afraid of competition from Sungura rival Alick Macheso.
Ngwazi is set to release his new album on 25 June, a fortnight after Macheso, widely considered one of the best Sungura artistes, releases his album. He told H-Metro:
I am not afraid but I am actually happy that we are all releasing albums in June.
We are not in a competition. It’s only that we are releasing projects during the same period.
My aim is that, as the sungura fraternity, we don’t want to give other genres a chance.
Madzibaba Zakaria recently released an album and soon it will be Macheso then me.
This is the year for sungura in Zimbabwe. I am urging everyone who sings sungura to release projects this year.
Ngwazi will launch his seven-track album, titled Nharo Nezvine Nharo, at Longchen Plaza, in the capital, Harare.
The musician is confident his new offering will be popular with his fans after tracks he sampled at shows have been well-received on social media platforms. He said:
People should expect an impressive album. From what I have gathered now, my album seems to be one of the best projects I have ever done.
The samples I have done, during live shows, are already generating interest on social media.
My fans are already doing videos on TikTok of the unreleased songs.
I promise this project will be the best and it has improved sound as compared to my last projects.
Ngwazi has five albums to his name – Zvandigumbura (2015), Gudo Muriwo (2017), Charger Yetsono (2018), Mudzimu (2019) and Chamugwedugwedu Chamatindike (2020).


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Lethwei is a Burmese bare-knuckle combat sport that originated in Myanmar, Southeast Asia. It is known as ‘The Art of Nine Limbs’ because headbutts can play a key role in the action alongside the more commonly used punches, kicks, knees and elbows. The sport is often viewed as niche, but that is a perception World Lethwei Championship’s CEO, Gerald Ng, is trying to change.
Ng previously held roles in sports broadcast with Eleven Sports Network and One Championship before making the move over to the World Lethwai Championship. He has over a decade of sports management experience and has been a huge fan of martial arts for his whole life. Ng was brought into the organization by a group of Burmese businessmen, who wanted to raise the international awareness of lethwai, to spearhead their project. Since joining the WLC, he hasn’t looked back and believes there is no reason why the sport can’t be as popular as the more established disciplines.
“I can personally attest as to why we needed to make audiences aware of the product. Because I have always been a huge fan of martial arts all my life, yet before joining, I barely knew what lethwei was,” explained Ng. “I’d heard about it, but access to great lethwei fights and content was difficult. Events were not very welcoming to new fans, and the fanbase was getting older—even in Myanmar. We wanted to change that and make the presentation of lethwei world-class to go along with the incredible, elite action by the practitioners. Over the past few years, we’ve produced top-quality events that showcase the amazing sport, along with great content about the culture, tradition and attractions of the country.”
“The sky is really the limit for lethwei,” continued Ng. “World Lethwei Championship produces a wholesome and entertaining media experience that will appeal to both fight fans looking for combat sports alternatives and casual sports fans looking for new viewing experiences. In just over the span of two years, we have secured major broadcast rights partnerships with Canal+ and UFC Fight Pass among others—which will help showcase lethwei and the country of Myanmar to the world.”
The company was founded in 2015 and has held ten events to date, all of which took place in Myanmar. Although WLC acknowledge that it is important to remember the sport’s heritage and roots, they know they have to travel to new territories in order to gain more traction and popularity. Ng thinks that this year will be the organisation’s biggest so far and international shows have already been planned.
“For the first time, we will be bringing shows overseas in 2020,” revealed Ng. “Phnom Penh in Cambodia will play host to our inaugural international show. The fans over there have been so passionate and fervent in their support, and it is heartening to see the growth of World Lethwei Championship in other countries. We will also be bringing our event to the United States for the first time later this year. The demand for lethwei in the US is really strong, but our timings have not been ideal for fans in Europe and North America to watch live. We would love to start doing shows that are more suitable for the audience in those areas to consume. Japan is another market that we expect to be hosting a show in soon. Japanese fans are familiar with lethwei and the storied history of martial arts there makes it one of our target markets, especially as an ardent fight fan myself.”
One of the main reasons the WLC, and lethwai itself, is so popular in Myanmar is because all of the sport’s biggest stars have connections to the local market. However, that won’t translate to other territories. The promotion will have to look at different strategies to garner interest when they hit different countries. Relatively new combat sport organisations such as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship have found financial success by signing names familiar to MMA fans such as Hector Lombard, Artem Lobov, and Jason Knight. This has brought a whole new audience to bare-knuckle boxing and is an approach that WLC is definitely trying to replicate.
“It is the next phase of growth for the sport, to bring in names which fans of different combat sports recognize. And you can expect an announcement about signings very soon,” revealed Ng. “We are finishing paperwork with some of the more familiar names in MMA. This also demonstrates the growth of lethwei because we are able to attract ex-UFC and Bellator athletes into the sport. We will aggressively approach every free agent in the martial arts world. That could be a karate champion or an MMA veteran. If you are a true martial artist, then lethwei has to be part of your martial arts journey.”
The promotion’s next event, WLC: Battlebones, takes place on Friday night from Myanmar and kicks off their schedule for the year. The card features a plethora of talent from all over the world and is headlined by a rematch between current champion, Too Too, against Naimjon Tuhtabpyev of Uzbekistan—in a middleweight clash. The fight has a compelling backstory, one that Ng believes combat sports fans shouldn’t miss out on.
“The main event could very well be the fight of the year in all of martial arts,” claimed Ng. “World Lethwei Middleweight Champion, Too Too, is a household name in Myanmar and arguably the greatest lethwei fighter in the history of the sport. He has but a few blemishes in his career, and one of them was going to Thailand in his earlier days six years ago, losing to his upcoming opponent on Friday night. That fight was one for the ages, with both guys having to stand back up after getting knocked down. It was an incredible back-and-forth battle. And this rematch has increased stakes; with the most prestigious title in lethwei on the line, we can expect an even better match! In addition, WLC: BATTLEBONES will feature 7 other epic lethwei bouts so if you have not watched lethwei before and this is your first event, you will be in for a treat!”
WLC: BATTLEBONES will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass at 7pm/4pm ET/PT on Friday night while fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in from midnight.


MAY 17—The Pittsburgh office of the U.S. Small Business Administration welcomes to its May workshop, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 411 Seventh Avenue, Downtown. Anyone interested in SBA’s 8(a), HUBZone and women-owned certification programs, is welcome to the free, hands-on workshop with a team of SBA specialists, who will review the requirements and application process in this monthly, face-to-face session.
DyNet Day Event
MAY 25—The Chatham Women’s Business Center, Carnegie Mellon University and the U.S. Small Business Administration host DyNet Day, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CMU’s Cohon University Center, 5032 Forbes Ave. The event is free, but registration is required. For more information, call SCORE Pittsburgh at 412-395-6560 ext. 131 or http://www.dynetworking.com.


How Does a Rotary Phase Converter Make 3 Phase from Single Phase?
If you power a three phase motor with single phase, then once you get it rotating, it will continue to rotate and generate the third leg of power for three phase applications. This is the principle behind rotary phase converters.
In this video we start explaining how a rotary phase converter actually works and the purpose of the start and run capacitors.
Go to the Motors, AC VFD Drives, and 3 Phase Power Training to select your next lesson. There are also many other Lesson Series on PLC Programming and Industrial Automation.


Riva 110 Dolcevita is a series of Raised pilot house yacht 110ft/33.53m superyachts built in
in Sarnico, La Spezia, Ancona, Italy by Riva.
25 Riva 110 Dolcevita yachts were delivered so far, with the first of these series, motor yacht 20 in 2022, followed by 2021 Cassidy Marie, 2018 Dolcevita, 2021 Xeia, 2021 Panacea, 2020 Janette, 2020 Undici, 2020 Riviera, 2020 11, 2020 12, 2018 CELESTIAL, 2019 ELYSIUM I, 2019 CHINA GENE-HUAYUN, 2019 LADY FIRST, 2019 28 MONOPOLY, 2018 FATIMA, 2021 Figurati, 2022 Marmellata di Mango, 2022 Mira Two, 2022 20, 2022 C@Sea, 2022 C-Life, 2023 Excellence, 2023 Perri Beach, 2022 Starfire.
Created to a design of Officina Italiana Design, 110 Dolcevita has a Planing GRP hull and GRP superstructure driven by 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M96 L engines to a maximum speed of 26 knots while comfortably cruising at 23 knots. The fuel tank has a capacity of 14700l/3231gal what allows a yacht to cover 430 nautical miles without the need to refuel. Riva 110 Dolcevita has a beam of 7.27m/24ft. The gross tonnage of this Raised pilot house yacht Riva is gross tons. That shows exactly how much interior space this yacht has.
Riva 110 Dolcevita can accommodate up to 10 people in 5 elegant staterooms to be assisted by a total of 5 crew members.
The Riva 110 Dolcevita is truly a titan of the seas. Imposing though its sheer size might be, what is all the more eye-catching is its sporty, sleek profile, replete with shaped glass windows and chrome inserts.
Among the most striking features, there's the large glass windows on the trim line with integrated portholes and, on deck, the single height glass window that runs the entire length of the living room with the glass framed by a stainless steel structure. This new Riva model is once again the result of a collaboration between Officina ltaliana Design, the design studio founded by Mauro Micheli with Sergio Beretta, the Strategic Product Committee chaired by Ing. Piero Ferrari and the Engineering Department of the Ferretti Group.
Riva 110’ Dolcevita won the award in the Best Exterior Styling Motor Yacht category. The result of cooperation between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by designer Mauro Micheli together with Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee and Engineering Department, the Riva 110’ Dolcevita was received with enthusiasm by the panel for its exterior design, with its ultra-sporting profile, and the yacht's aerodynamic qualities, further boosted by the lateral structures in glass. Consistently with the brand's heritage, sophisticated design choices and innovative technological features make this flybridge an exceptionally beautiful yacht.


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George held for drugs charges
George Michael was found slumped behind the wheel of his car in London.india Updated: Mar 01, 2006 14:37 IST
British pop star George Michael has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, after London police found him slumped behind the wheel of his car in the centre of the British capital.
The 42-year-old singer and former co-founder of the pop group Wham! was arrested early Saturday and has since been released on bail, police said.
He was found slumped at the wheel of his car near Hyde Park Corner in central London. The BBC said that quantities of drugs were found in the car.
Michael made headlines in 1998 when he was arrested for lewd conduct in a public toilet in Los Angeles after being spotted by an undercover police officer.
The incident led him to reveal that he was gay.
He started Wham! with schoolmate Andrew Ridgeley, and their hits in the mid-1980s included songs such as Wham Rap,Wake Me Up Before You Go, Freedom and I'm Your Man.
The duo split in 1986, and Michael pursued a solo career.
His first solo album, Faith, released in 1988, was a success with both critics and fans, selling in excess of 10 million copies.
First Published: Mar 01, 2006 14:37 IST

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- August 03, 2015
- Emerson Automation Solutions
August 3, 2015 - Emerson Industrial announces SolaHD SCP-X IP67 rated power supplies that mount directly on machines or as freestanding components on a production line, removing the constraints imposed by power supplies that must be housed in enclosures. Compared to power supplies housed in a separate enclosure, the IP67 SCP-X reduces total cost of ownership by as much as 54 percent.
Because the IP67 SCP-X is available in 100 watt and dual 100 watt models, it has the versatility to power from one to four loads. The 100 watt model has a single output of 3.8A at 24Vdc to deliver cost-efficient field power in a compact unit that requires minimal assembly. Dual 100 watt models have quad output of 7.6A at 24Vdc (3.8A max per pair). It eliminates need for splitters or additional wiring to power up to four loads, making it perfect for high density power requirements such as large conveyor belts or automative assembly lines.
It will operate reliably in ambient temperatures of -40°C to 60°C for the single watt model and -20°C to 60°C for the dual watt. In addition, it keeps signal noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI) well below the limits required to ensure reliable data communications.
In addition to not requiring an enclosure or a fan, it minimizes cabling to power devices while offering the flexibility to mount in any orientation with no derating. Quick change connectors simplify connectivity for distributed I/O devices, as well as assembly/disassembly. Its compact footprint of 4.7" x 7" compares favorably to a traditional power supply enclosure measuring 16" x 14".