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Emma A. Gould
English Actress & Voice Over Artist
Emma is a British actress, currently living in Zagreb, Croatia and able to work throughout Europe due to European Residency. She has over 15 years experience on stage, screen and in front of the camera as an internationally published model. She regularly provides voice over work for documentaries, radio drama series, commercials and audio books.
Represented by Talisman Talent Management LLP
Managed by Darren Staten for Worldwide Talent Management
CURRENTLY APPEARING IN:
St. Mary's School (For Children With The Stigmata) By New Girl Pictures
A group of alumnae from a mysterious school work to uncover the truth about their upbringings in this spooky new scripted podcast series.
Available on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you get your podcasts!
Emma A. Gould Showreel
Commercial Demo Reel
Commercial Voice Over Reel
Character Voice Demo Reel
An investigative journalist gets entangled in a murder case, where the victim was seemingly tormented and possessed by an ancient evil.
A Feature Film, by Melion Productions, coming 2022
Written and directed by Alen Poparic
Starring Emma A. Gould as Rachel Ward
Paranoid is a psychological horror short film directed and written by Mikael Roth.
A young woman is struggling with hallucinations and a mind filled with paranoia. She must now learn to accept her visions before they are take over her life completely.
Anti-Utopa is a psychological horror film directed and created by Mikael Roth.
Our world is a beautiful place when we are looking at the surface. But if we are open our eyes and start to look underneath, we will face a nightmare of our own reality.
Adam & Kate
Meet Adam and Kate. Outwardly a seemingly perfect couple, but on the inside, struggling with severe mental issues.
Produced by Melion Productions, Written by Alen Poparic
I Turned Around And There She Was
I tuned Around And There She Was is an independent film directed by Elina Kamby and produced by Coyote Productions, featuring music by Loljud.
The young artist Laura, played by Emma A. Gould , feels trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, until she meets a person who changes her view of herself.
Distortion is a short psychological film written by Emma A. Gould and directed by Fleur Brouwer
Imagine yourself in your worst nightmare. You feel like you're drowning and no one is coming to save you. But, the anxiety you are living with can be escaped from, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Film Stills & Awards
Best Acting Duo WINNERS Emma A. Gould & Patrick Feeney, Indie X Fest July 2022, and Independent Shorts Awards, Feb 2022
Directed and written by Emma A. Gould, produced by IWMF Productions.
Winner of Best First Time Female Director, Best Women Short, and Best Production Design at the Independent Shorts Awards, Winner of the outstanding Achievement Award for Best Women Short at the Indie X Fest, and Honourable Mention for Best Female Director at the Indie X Fest, and Honourable Mention at the Florence Film Awards for Best Thriller.
"I Turned Around And There She Was"
Best Actress Nominee: Emma A. Gould, Assurdo Film Awards, July 2020
Directed by Elina Kamby, produced by Coyote Productions Malmö.
Winner of Best First Time Filmmaker at the Los Angeles Film Awards, Best First Short Film at the Sweden Film Awards, and Best Women Short at the Independent Shorts Awards, July 2020.
Best Actress WINNER: Emma A. Gould, Florence Film Awards
Directed by Fleur Brouwer, Produced by IWMF Productions, written by Emma A. Gould
Winner of Best Director Super Short Film at the Florence Film Awards, Best Microfilm Silver Award winner and honourable mention for Best Sound Design at the independent Shorts Awards, and honourable mention for Best Short Film at the Global Shorts Awards
Winner of Best Actress: Emma A. Gould, Sweden Film Awards
Honourable Mention for Best Actress : Emma A. Gould, Florence Film Awards
Directed by Mikael Roth, produced in association with Nordiska Filmskolan
Winner of Best Super Short Film at the Sweden Film Awards
Winner of Best Super Short Film at the Florence Film Awards
Winner of Best Director: Mikael Roth at the Sweden Film Awards
Officially Selected at the Berlin Flash Film Festival, Officially selected at the Cine Fern Festival 2019.


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Renaissance Fortress garden on Tuscan island (part 1)
The ramparts of a Renaissance fortress in Tuscany are framed by a garden of drought-tolerant and wind-proof plants
The location is unbeatable: a Renaissance fortress perched on top of the cliffs on an island in the Tuscan archipelago. The brief has been to frame it with gardens which have to be drought-tolerant, deal with considerable wind and require low maintenance once established. The vision developed with the clients is for an informal garden, with naturalistic planting using mainly native Mediterranean species, with an emphasis on summer interest. The long garden which borders the fort on the South-East side is inspired by the local landscape of low macchia, as is suitable for an area which was never originally a garden. At the height of a torrid summer, the borders are bursting with scented helicrysrium, lavander and santolina of different varieties. As they spill onto the path through which plants are encouraged to grow, the garden already aquires a settled, ancient appearance
Low shrubs and perennials are contrasted with airy grasses to give movement and direction to the planting, and plants are arranged in large drifts for visual impact, forming an abstract picture when seen from overhead, from the fortress itself. From ground level this results in definite masses of colours and shapes, as happens in the local habitat. Climbers and taller shrubs have been planted along the street side, screening the parking lot and providing some privacy, but there has been no attempt to enclose the garden in actual walls of hedging, which would block the views from within the garden and block the racking light of sunset.
Large lichen-covered rocks were brought in to provide sculptural relief, and establish a link to the wilder landscape outside the boundaries. Ground-hugging shrubs and flexible grasses which let the air through are at a low risk of being uprooted or defoliated by the ever-present winds.

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Whether performing under normal power or emergency power, the key factor required to operate LEDs in a fixture is supplying the correct DC voltage. The LED board (sometimes referred to as an LED array or also a ‘light engine’) needs a specific forward voltage in order to collapse the P/N junction of the diode, allowing current to flow through the LED which then emits photons that our eyes see as visible light. A fixture’s internal AC (or “normal”) driver is the key component that converts the incoming AC line power to the appropriate DC power for the LEDs during normal operation. This small detail is critical for fixture operation, but is generally not a factor of consideration to the installing contractor since compatibility between the driver and LED array has already been established by the manufacturer.
But what does the contractor do if they wish to install an emergency driver on the fixture?
Just like a normal driver, the emergency driver must deliver the proper DC voltage needed to illuminate the array. Forward Voltage data is typically not published, making it difficult to determine the needed operating voltage for the LEDs when selecting an emergency driver. Adding to this challenge is that, while LED boards may look and perform the same, the voltage requirements will vary depending on the series/parallel design of the individual LEDs. These factors add an unknown element to properly selecting an emergency driver.
To alleviate this problem, IOTA developed Auto-Sense forward voltage in ILB Constant Power emergency drivers. Most indoor ambient LED fixtures are classified as ‘Class 2’ luminaires, meaning they operate the LEDs at a voltage output no greater than 60 VDC while maintaining less than 100-watts of output power. IOTA Auto-Sense allows the emergency driver to detect the required voltage across the full Class 2 range (10-60VDC) and deliver the proper voltage needed to operate the LED array, whether it is 12V, 24V, 48V, etc. Some emergency driver manufacturers offer driver options for specific voltage ranges, such as 3V-20V or 12-39V, leaving it up to the contractor to figure out what is required. By offering Auto-Sense across the Class 2 voltage range, IOTA has removed the guess-work out of selecting the proper emergency driver when it comes to electrical compatibility.
Read the full Contractor Emergency Lighting Insider for more information, including IOTA solutions for non-Class 2 forward voltages. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact IOTA at 1-800-866-4682!


By Theresa D. McClellan
For the Fort Bend Star
Seated with a stack of petitions before her of proposed changes that never happened, Sugar Land City Council candidate Diana Miller said the papers were proof that the city ignores its constituents.
She scoffed at earlier comments from mayoral candidate Joe Zimmerman who said he would use the mayor’s letter to keep developers in check. With that, the Sugar Land City Council candidates forum for the First Colony Community Association was off to the races with candidates taking snipes at their opponents.
“You can’t use a letter the mayor wrote. Our development code needs to give us protection. We need to go back to the drawing table and make sure that those who did the code do not agree with developers. We can’t go forward because the community was not involved,” said Miller who is challenging two-term incumbent Himesh Gandhi for the At Large Position I seat.
Gandhi said the city already has protections in place.
“Look at Imperial, we have a system that works,” he said noting the praise given to the mixed use development. “Any development must comply with comprehensive codes. They must meet zoning. It’s a non-starter,” he said.
Gandhi, 39, said he grew up in Sugar Land, “and my last four years with the city is a record of accomplishment.” He said the city has a AAA bond rating and the lowest property taxes. “This doesn’t happen by accident,” he said. “I am one of the youngest council members, I work hard to understand facets of the city and I’m not a single issue candidate.
You don’t see me with three names on my signs,” said Gandhi, taking a swipe at the Sugar Land Votes Alliance. Mayoral candidate Myatt Hancock and council candidates Naomi Lam and Miller are running on the Sugar Land Votes Alliance, which they say emphasizes government transparency and limiting apartment growth.
Miller, 60, said she spent the last five years “representing the residents. When there is a problem, they ask for my help. We fought a lot of these developers on the street. We will listen to you and we have committed to specific changes we want to make,” said Miller.
Two other candidates Peter Simons, 55, former manager of the Sugar Land Regional Airport, and Ron Block, a 72-year-old attorney, did not attend the Wednesday night forum at the Fluor Daniel Building.
Lam, 72, a former FBISD trustee and a real estate investment broker, said, “I’m a proven leader. I’m not an elected official who rubber-stamps everything. If something is wrong I speak up.”
She said she fought a referendum in 2002.
“I’m the only one who vote against the whole group. If I’m elected, that is the character and quality I bring. I represent our citizens and make sure our voices are heard by others,” Lam said.
Lam is facing off against Simons, Block and Mary Joyce, a 56-year-old corporate manager, for Councilman Zimmerman’s At Large Position II seat as he pursues the mayoral seat.
Limiting the number of apartments and redevelopment are primary issues, said Joyce.
“Redevelopment is a passion. Redevelopment is important. We are an aging city. We want to attract development but we want the minimal amount of city incentives to redevelop,” Joyce said.
She said the city can afford to be choosey.
“Sugar Land is beautiful. Let’s stay ahead of the curve and let them come to us and think of creative ways,” Joyce said.
Lam said she wants to generate more tax revenue, not raise property taxes.
“I will use my background in accounting to control spending, prioritize spending and improve capital spending. I will bring more business to the community and increase our tax base,” she said.
Lam, who is part of the Sugar Land Votes alliance said she would form an ethics committee.
“We have allowed conflicts of interest. We need to bring stronger ethics to our city council,” Lam said.
According to Miller, the city council allows conflicts of interest.
“The state will issue an opinion if that was legal. You can’t vote to give yourself a conflict of interest. I want to change that culture,” she said.
Joyce said mobility is an issue for Sugar Land.
“We need to be creative. Just shutting down Sugar Land we’re not gonna grow and that’s not gonna do it.” she said, adding that the city needs to use technology to manage traffic flow.
Ghandhi concurred that mobility is an issue.
“When you go on Highway 6 and 59, you are not moving. The council is addressing that. We go through a five-year plan and have put aside monies to address mobility by optimizing the lights, widening Highway 6. You want a mixture of ways to move traffic,” Gandhi said.
Joyce, 56, said she has a background in operations management, team projects and budgets and 15 years working with the city.
“I am committed to each of you to work hard and to be prepared for each meeting,” she said. Joyce said each of the candidates received notice of important dates including a semi-annual planning six-hour planning meeting to go over the budget and hear updates from city and staff.
“Of the eight individuals I was the only one who showed up,” she said. “We have to have people prepared to work.”


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Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Belgian police services fighting fraud and corruption are not producing results, so much so that several forms of corruption are not even being investigated, according to an internal police report. The report singles out federal magistrate Geert Schoorens for the way in which the Central Office for the Repression of Corruption (OCRC) has been functioning in previous years. There was insufficient staff and the management left a lot to be desired, reported Het Laatste Nieuws.
Many corruption cases are not being dealt with due to an incapacity to handle the files. “Private sector corruption was completely sidelined in 2015,” the report observed. Other forms of corruption also had free rein because of a lack of investigators to look into them.
The Commissioner-General Marc De Mesmaeker understood the difficulties within the anti-corruption services. He is calling on the next government to establish a new recruitment policy to solve the problem.
The Brussels Times

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There are five different worlds and lots of levels to explore. Once completed, each level can be repeated to take on a time-trial race against your previous times. There are collectables such as gold butterflies (coins) and babies, as well as a special award for completing the level without dying once.
As you progress you meet and recruit characters to join you. Each of the ten different additions to your group offer specific abilities, from a ground stomp to get through barriers to being able to open up flowers to access new areas and platforms.
With hazardous objects and hard to reach platforms, Shu takes inspiration from Donkey Kong Country and Rayman games. However, Shu adds a unique storyline and the team-up-with-characters ability that makes it an interesting game in its own right.
Rated for younger players in the US. ESRB EVERYONE for Mild Fantasy Violence.
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. This is a fast paced platform game that requires quick button presses to jump and glide around the world. You also need some light puzzle solving. Many of the levels put you under pressure and require a quick response to survive.
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Shu Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@CoatSink) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard
Celina resident Brett Riley, left, confers with attorney Jim Tesno during an initial appearance Friday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. Riley, who is charged in the death of his wife Michelle, will be back in court next week for arraignment.
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Date: 2015 05 24
Survivors' echo radio station informs: The Secret government and robot-engineers' Guild established connection with satellites and now you can use the general navigation system to make long trips to new lands.
- To the New Lands taskline introduced, with 36 tasks.
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Welcome to the first issue of the second volume of the Centauri Express Audio Magazine! As we’ve mentioned before, the first volume of the Express was way back in the 1980s and was distributed on cassette, if you can believe such a thing. Today, we’ve moved into…a more modern era.
And, as promised, we are bringing you the expanded edition of Thomas E. Fuller’s epic space opera, Dash Cardigan. We originally presented it as the hour-long stage version on ARTC’s Podcast, but this is the expanded 13-episode original version. Chock full of character development, tense plots, and astounding…wait, what? The whole series is a bunch of cheesy jokes and classic movie references? Sounds great!!
Also in this issue of the Express, William L. Brown interviews author Louis Puster, III about his Saga of Ukumog series of books and we’ll also hear a segment from a panel discussion at Sci Fi Summer 2016 that features William Brown, Anthony Fuller, and William Alan Ritch. We’ll bring you more of that panel discussion in future issues of the Express, so stay tuned for that!
As always, thanks for listening and let us know what else you’d like to hear in the audio magazine!

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US 7231094 B2
Apparatus and methods for performing a Fourier transform mechanically, using an array of one or more resonators. By tuning the resonators so that their natural frequencies correspond to harmonics of an input signal, the vibration of the resonators in response to the input signal may be measured to provide phase and amplitude information that is equivalent to the Fourier coefficients of the input signal. Preferably, the resonators are microelectromechanical (MEMS) resonators. Using MEMS resonators, the Fourier transform of a signal can be determined using substantially less power than would be consumed by a digital signal processor (DSP) or microprocessor performing similar calculations. MEMS resonator-based apparatus and methods according to various embodiments may be used for applications including compression and image processing.
1. A method of processing an electrical input signal, the method comprising:
providing the electrical input signal to a mechanically resonant structure;
mechanically processing, by the mechanically resonant structure, the electrical input signal to derive Fourier coefficients thereof, each of the Fourier coefficients corresponding to a wavenumber and being determined from an amplitude and a phase of a response of the mechanically resonant structure to the electrical input signal; and
discarding non-critical information in the Fourier coefficients.
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a device for discarding non-critical information in the Fourier coefficients.
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deconstructing an image into one or more sub-blocks, each sub-block containing a predetermined number of pixels; and
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scanning the pixels of the subblock to create a one-dimensional waveform;
providing the one-dimensional waveform as an input signal to an electromechanical device that derives therefrom coefficients of a Fourier series for the one-dimensional waveform, each of the coefficients indicating an amplitude; and
discarding non-critical information in the coefficients of the Fourier series.
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The invention relates to the field of signal processing. In particular, the invention relates to signal processing using low-power microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
Many signal processing and compression algorithms in wide use perform a Fourier transform to translate an input signal into the frequency domain. For example, Fourier-based image and video compression schemes are among the most common and successful available in the industry today. Formats such as JPEG and MPEG (which are based on a discrete cosine transform that is similar to a Fourier transform) are especially prevalent and can be found in most commercial devices requiring video or image compression. Compression based on Fourier transforms facilitates use of robust algorithms and provides tunable performance with very good compression ratios that ultimately reduce memory storage and transmission requirements while maintaining high-quality signal reconstruction.
Fourier-based compression is a ‘lossy’ technique that achieves compression by selectively removing components from the image (or other signal) and only storing the most critical information. Typically, a Fourier transform is performed on a waveform representing a portion of an image or other signal, to derive a set of Fourier coefficients from which the waveform can be reconstructed. Compression is achieved by removing “unimportant” coefficients that do not play a significant role during reconstruction. The image quality and compression ratio can be traded off by varying the number of coefficients stored and used in this process, and the precision at which each coefficient is stored.
In addition to their use in compression, Fourier transforms are employed in many other signal-processing applications, including pattern recognition, spectrum analysis, filtering, image processing, and others. The ability to efficiently perform a Fourier transform is an operation that is important in numerous devices, including sensors, voice recognition devices, digital music players and recorders, digital cameras and video systems, and many other multi-media devices.
Traditionally, a computer processor or digital signal processor (DSP) chip, performs a “Fast Fourier Transform” (FFT) to convert spatially based or time-based information into wavespace (i.e., the frequency domain). For many applications, the FFT must be performed repeatedly and may become computationally costly. For example, for full color 640×480 video at 30 frames per second, 432,000 64-pixel image sub-blocks must be processed per second. Performing a 64-point FFT on each of these sub-blocks using the advanced Radix-2 algorithm requires 384 complex adds and 192 complex multiplies per sub-block, resulting in significant processing requirements.
While this is within the realm of processor technology, a chip capable of performing these functions draws a significant amount of power. Additionally, because these calculations are typically performed on a digital processor, it is often necessary to convert an analog signal into digital form prior to applying the calculations. The analog-to-digital conversion process may also draw a significant amount of power. While the power drain due to analog-to-digital conversion and calculation of a Fourier transform is relatively insignificant from the perspective of a desktop computer, embedded applications often require extremely small size and very lower power. The power demands of a high-performance processor or DSP that performs Fourier transforms may make their use impractical in many battery-operated embedded devices.
The invention addresses these difficulties by performing a Fourier transform mechanically, using an array of MEMS resonators in some embodiments. By tuning the resonators so that their natural frequencies correspond to harmonics of an input signal, the vibrations of the resonators in response to the input signal may be measured to provide phase and amplitude information that is equivalent to the Fourier coefficients of the input signal. Using MEMS resonators, the Fourier transform of a signal can be determined using substantially less power than would be consumed by a DSP or microprocessor performing similar calculations. Additionally, because the MEMS resonators effectively determine the Fourier transform in the analog domain, there is no need to convert analog signals into a digital form prior to processing, providing further power savings. MEMS resonator-based apparatus and methods according to various embodiments of the invention may be used for applications including compression and image processing.
In one aspect, the invention provides a method of compressing an input signal by mechanically processing the signal to derive its Fourier coefficients, where each of the Fourier coefficients corresponds to a wavenumber which has an amplitude that depends on the input signal. Non-critical information in the coefficients is then discarded. In some embodiments, coefficients corresponding to wavenumbers having an amplitude less than a predetermined threshold are discarded. The coefficients can also be quantized, and stored with less precision to achieve compression.
In some embodiments, a Fourier coefficient corresponds to a wavenumber of a harmonic of the input signal.
Some embodiments use an array of MEMS resonators, each having a natural frequency corresponding to one of the Fourier coefficients, to mechanically process the input signal.
In some embodiments, mechanically processing the input signal involves determining an amplitude and a phase of a response to the input signal.
In some embodiments, information in the coefficients that was not discarded is used to determine an output signal. In certain such embodiments, the output signal is converted into a digital output signal. In some such embodiments, the digital output signal is provided to a device that further processes the digital output signal.
In some embodiments, the digital output signal has a number of bits that depends on the wavenumber. In certain embodiments, the digital output signal has a number of bits that depends on a user-defined quality setting.
In another aspect, the invention provides apparatus for compressing an input signal, which includes a device for receiving the input signal and mechanically deriving Fourier coefficients therefrom. Each of the Fourier coefficients derived by the device corresponds to a wavenumber which has an amplitude and phase that depends on the input signal. The apparatus also includes a compression device that discards non-critical information in the Fourier coefficients. In some embodiments, Fourier coefficients corresponding to wavenumbers having an amplitude less than a predetermined threshold are discarded.
In some embodiments, each of the wavenumbers corresponds to a harmonic of the input signal.
In some embodiments, the device that receives the input signal and mechanically derives Fourier coefficients includes a MEMS resonator. In some such embodiments, the MEMS resonator has a natural frequency that corresponds to a harmonic of the input signal.
In some embodiments, the device that receives input signals and derives Fourier coefficients includes a device that determines an amplitude and a phase of a response to the input signal.
In some embodiments, the input signal is an analog input signal. In certain such embodiments, the compression device generates an analog output signal. This analog output signal may be converted into a digital output signal using an analog-to-digital converter. In some embodiments, the digital output signal may have a number of bits that depends on the wavenumber. In certain embodiments, the digital output signal has a number of bits that depends on a user-defined quality setting.
In another aspect, the invention provides a method of computing coefficients of a Fourier series for an input signal. This is done by applying the input signal to an array of MEMS resonators, in which each of the MEMS resonators has a natural frequency corresponding to one of the coefficients. The method involves measuring an amplitude of a response to the input signal of each of the MEMS resonators, and recovering a phase of each of the MEMS resonators relative to the input signal. In some embodiments, the MEMS resonators are harmonically tuned.
In some embodiments, recovering the phase involves taking first and second instantaneous position measurements, and computing the phase as a function of the amplitude, the first instantaneous position measurement, and the second instantaneous position measurement.
In another aspect, the invention provides apparatus for computing coefficients of a Fourier series for an input signal. The apparatus includes numerous MEMS resonators, each of which responds at a frequency corresponding to a wavenumber in the Fourier series. The apparatus also includes a detector that measures the amplitude and phase responses of each of the MEMS resonators. In some embodiments, the natural frequencies of the MEMS resonators correspond to harmonic frequencies of the input signal.
In a further aspect, the invention provides a method of compressing an image. First, the image is deconstructed into one or more sub-blocks, each sub-block containing a predetermined number of pixels. Next, for each sub-block, the pixels are scanned to create a one-dimensional waveform, which serves as an input signal to an electromechanical device that derives coefficients of a Fourier series for the one-dimensional waveform, each of the coefficients indicating an amplitude. Non-critical information in the coefficients of the Fourier coefficients is discarded. In some embodiments, coefficients of the Fourier series for which the amplitude is below a predetermined threshold are discarded. In some embodiments providing the one-dimensional waveform as in input signal to an electromechanical device involves applying the one-dimensional waveform to an array of MEMS resonators.
In another aspect, the invention provides an image processing apparatus that includes an electromechanical device that has means for processing an input signal representing an image into an output signal representing a processed image. In some embodiments, the electromechanical computing device includes an array of MEMS resonators. In some embodiments, the input signal includes an analog input signal representing the image, and the output signal includes an analog output signal.
In the drawings, like reference characters generally refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead generally being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. In the following description, various embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the following drawings, in which:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for performing a variety of signal processing tasks, including compression and image processing using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Specifically, the invention provides a MEMS-based device and methods for determining Fourier coefficients for an input signal. Advantageously, the apparatus and methods of the invention are able to determine the Fourier coefficients in the analog domain, and have power requirements that are substantially lower than devices that perform similar functions digitally.
An electronic device 106 measures the response of the MEMS device to the input signal, and determines a phase and amplitude of the response for each wavenumber. Determining the phase and amplitude of the response of the MEMS device is effectively an alternative to calculating the Fourier coefficients with a more traditional digital algorithm.
Once the Fourier coefficients are determined, data compression may be achieved by discarding non-critical information in the Fourier coefficients. For example, the amplitude and phase measurements of wavenumbers with small amplitudes are generally non-critical information, and may be discarded. This can be achieved by rendering the electronic device 106 insensitive to signals from the MEMS device for which the amplitude does not exceed a threshold. Alternatively, the amplitude at each wavenumber may be compared to a threshold, and those that do not meet the threshold may be ignored or discarded. The quality of the compressed signal can be traded off for compression ratio by changing this threshold or cutoff value. Other examples of non-critical information that may be discarded include extra precision in the measurements of the amplitude or phase, or other information that has little or no significant perceptible effect on reconstruction of the signal.
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In the system 110, the output of the electronic device 106 is converted into a digital signal 114 by an analog-to-digital converter 112. Digital signal 114 may be used or stored by a variety of digital systems. For example, the system 110 may serve as a compression pre-processor that achieves a degree of compression of a signal. Once the signal has been compressed by the system 110, the digital signal 114 may be further compressed or processed using known digital compression algorithms.
Advantageously, compression occurs prior to conversion of the signal into digital form by the analog-to-digital converter 112. This permits use of a lower speed and lower power analog-to-digital converter than would be needed if the conversion were performed prior to compression. Typically, the power consumption of the analog-to-digital converter 112 may be substantially reduced relative to the power-consumption of an analog-to-digital converter capable of converting the input signal 102 to digital form.
Power savings may also be achieved by reducing the number of bits of the analog-to-digital conversion, depending on the particular wavenumber being processed. For signals such as images, higher wavenumbers may be converted using fewer bits, with the highest wavenumbers being completely discarded. The particular number of bits Signals generated by the MEMS resonators 208 are amplified by a preamplifier 210 and a gain amplifier 212. The signals are then sent to an amplitude detector 214 and a phase detector 216, which respectively determine the amplitude and phase of the response of the MEMS resonators 208.
To achieve compression, if the amplitude associated with one of the MEMS resonators 208 (i.e., the amplitude of one of the wavenumbers) is lower than a cutoff or threshold amplitude, then the signal from that resonator is discarded or ignored. Following discard of below-threshold signal components, the signal is converted to a digital form, and is stored in static RAM 204.
This process is controlled by a control logic module 218, which determines when signals are sent from the imager 202, which response signals from the MEMS resonators 208 are used, where results are stored in static RAM 204, and other system control tasks. In some embodiments, the control logic 218 may be a microcontroller, or other programmable device.
In addition to receiving input from the imager 202, the MEMS resonators 208 may receive input from a calibration input module 220. Calibration input 220 provides a known input signal against which the system 200 may be calibrated.
In will be understood that in some embodiments, various of the components of the system 200 may be changed. For example, various forms of digital storage may be substituted for the static RAM 204. Additionally, depending on the type of input signal desired, the imager 202 may be replaced with any of a variety of input signal sources.
Referring now to
In an alternative embodiment (not shown), a single MEMS resonator may be used instead of an array, and the input signal may be rescanned at various rates to match the harmonics of the input signal to the resonator frequency. For example, by rescanning the input signal at different rates and reapplying the rescanned input signal to a single resonator four times, results equivalent to those produced by an array of four resonators may be produced.
Similarly, an input signal that has been rescanned at various rates may be reapplied to an array of MEMS resonators to effectively multiply the number of resonators. For example, by rescanning and reapplying an input signal at two different rates to an array of eight resonators, results that are equivalent to applying the signal to an array of sixteen resonators may be achieved, depending on the original frequencies, relative to the input scan rate. The results will generally depend on the resonators that are used during the original application of the signal to the MEMS resonators, and each reapplication.
It will be understood that the array of eight MEMS resonators shown in
The physical response of harmonically tuned MEMS resonators can be used to approximate the coefficients of a Fourier series at a particular wavenumber with a known gain and phase lag.
Advantageously, the use of MEMS resonators to perform a Fourier transform in accordance with an embodiment of the invention consumes substantially less power than is typically required to perform the calculations necessary to compute a Fourier transform using a digital signal processor (DSP) or microprocessor. Additionally, an array of MEMS resonators and the associated electronics may be considerably smaller than microprocessors or DSPs that may perform similar functions. These size and power advantages may be particularly useful in handheld and miniaturized multi-media devices such as digital cameras, cell phones, personal digital assistants, wristwatches, or other small, battery-operated devices that benefit from advanced signal processing and compression.
Summary of the Fourier Series
Assuming that a signal, f(x), is infinitely differentiable about a point, a Taylor series representation of the function can be constructed about that point to represent the signal. Likewise, if the signal is continuous and periodic, a trigonometric series can be constructed to represent the signal. This special series, called the Fourier Series, is of the form given in equation (1).
Though formally evaluating equation (1) requires summing an infinite number of terms, a small number of terms can generally represent the signal to the required accuracy.
Equation (1) can alternately be represented in an amplitude-phase form as:
If the periodic function is temporal instead of spatial, the fundamental frequency is:
If the function is further restricted to having a discrete number of points within a time domain of length T, equation (1) can be reduced to amplitude-phase form with a finite number of terms in the series:
For an input signal with N discrete values, N/2 sinusoids with varying amplitude and phase can be summed to exactly reconstruct the original input signal. These sinusoids include the fundamental wave and N/2−1 harmonics. For each wavenumber, the frequency is
In accordance with the invention, mechanical resonators (such as MEMS resonators) may be used to determine the coefficients of a Fourier series. Generally, underdamped mechanical resonators selectively respond to a narrow band of frequencies. In a discrete system, a limited range of wavenumbers are used to reconstruct the signal.
Although a mechanical resonator is not of a discrete nature, if its natural frequency is configured to match the fundamental frequency or a harmonic of the input signal, the resonator will respond as if it is being excited by that single frequency. Such a resonator will have a limited response to the other wavenumbers, due to the attenuation discussed below.
In accordance with the invention, such a mechanical resonator inherently responds with its phase and amplitude equivalent to the phase and amplitude of the Fourier series given in equation (5).
Damped Mechanical Resonators
With a signal created from N discrete points, the real and imaginary components of N/2 wavenumbers can be used to exactly reproduce the signal. Using fewer wavenumbers and reduced precision in the reconstruction process discards some information, but does not necessarily degrade the signal beyond acceptable limits. This fact is widely used to compress images and other signals.
According to an embodiment of the invention, MEMS image compression and other signal compression and signal processing applications may use an array of resonators to determine the Fourier coefficients. A harmonic resonator that is underdamped characteristically responds to a narrow band of frequencies. Measuring the amplitude and phase of a resonator excited by an input signal and tuned to match a harmonic of the input signal is equivalent to calculating the coefficients for a given wavenumber. Monitoring an array of these resonators yields information that may be used to reconstruct the original input signal. This can be done using significantly less power than would be needed to compute similar results using a DSP or microprocessor.
A MEMS resonator can be modeled as a spring having a single degree of freedom, and that responds linearly under loads producing small deflections. Acting under a force, F, and with spring stiffness, K, the deflection of the resonator is given by:
This deflection, or amplitude, is a response to a static force input. To act as a Fourier transform processor, the resonator should dynamically respond to a signal that varies with time. In this situation, inertia and damping play a substantial role in the response of the device. A differential equation governing the response of such a resonator with an effective mass m and damping b is given as:
This can further be modified to,
For small damping ratios, the resonator's quality factor is given approximately as:
When excited by a harmonic input signal f(t)=Fcos (ωnt+φ), the device will have a phase lag of π/2 radians, and a maximum response of:
If the stiffness and Q of the resonator are known, the original forcing function can be determined by measuring the amplitude and phase response of the resonator.
In general, the forcing function does not take the form of a single frequency that matches the natural frequency of the resonator. Instead, as equation (1) suggests, any arbitrary input signal is a combination of intrinsic frequencies with phase offsets. The resonator will characteristically respond to each of these. The input force at each of these frequencies is effectively attenuated because the resonator acts as a bandpass filter. The transmissibility or magnification factor depends upon the quality factor and the relative frequency ratio, as is given by:
In addition, the phase lag is not π/2 radians when excited by a frequency off resonance. Instead, the phase lag is given as:
As discussed above, a mechanical resonator is excited by the harmonics within the input signal. This is achieved by applying the input signal as a forcing function, where the amplitude is converted to a force that is applied to the resonator. The input signal, which may be applied as a changing voltage between the resonator and the drive mechanism described above, directly corresponds to the force applied to the resonator, and changes in time similarly. The response of the resonator to the input signal is given by:
Depending upon its Q and transmissibility, the response due to a given harmonic within the input signal is:
Equation (18) gives the transmissibility between a given resonator of frequency ωn and a harmonic at ωk. Equations (17) and (18) assume that the resonator has time to completely reach resonance. In reality, the device takes some amount of time to respond fully in this way. The actual displacement is given by:
Over one cycle, the maximum amplitude is equal to:
The measured phase is equal to:
If the phase and amplitude of a resonator can be measured, the equivalent magnitude of the signal for a given wavenumber can be expressed by simply rearranging the previous two equations. Therefore, the signal amplitude for a given wavenumber is:
The phase is:
Generally, the amplitude of the response of a resonator is directly measured. However, in some embodiments, it may not be possible to directly measure the phase of the resonator response relative to the input signal. One method of computing the phase involves taking two instantaneous position measurements in conjunction with the maximum amplitude of vibration. If the amplitude is known, a position measurement at a given point relative to the forcing function narrows the possible phase to two possible values. A second measurement temporally nearby constrains the phase to a single value.
This method of determining the phase is illustrated in
The actual phase 808 is computed using equation (23). It will be understood that in some embodiments, other methods of determining the phase may be used.
In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a bank of resonators excited by an input signal that is to be compressed vibrates at an amplitude and a phase angle proportional to the Fourier coefficients given in equation (3). Advantageously, this eleminates the computationally costly calculation of the Fourier coefficients in the digital domain. Since the behavior of each resonator corresponds to the coefficients for each wavenumber that needs to be calculated, these values can be stored and eventually used for reconstruction of a signal.
With the amplitude, Ψk, and phase, φk, for each wavenumber (resonator) known, the original signal can be calculated with:
A total of Nr wavenumbers are used in the reconstruction, which corresponds to the number of active resonators.
Equation (25) can be broken down into its individual components that correspond to all of the measured or known values. Combining equation (25) with their components from previous equations yields:
Although this equation appears somewhat unwieldy, many of the terms are constant for a given device and may be calibrated. For example, an amplitude constant, βk, can be derived from calibration. This amplitude constant is:
Similarly, the phase constant, δk, may be calibrated. The phase constant is:
These constants can be directly calibrated for a device that generates an input signal by running known harmonics through the device to determine the multipliers and offsets. In a compressed file, the header of the file may contain these calibration constants, from which the original signal can be reconstructed.
With these calibration constants, the signal value at position n now becomes:
Although a device with a large Q effectively responds to only a very narrow band of frequencies, a resonator with a low Q or one that operates off resonance, can have a large relative response to alternate wavenumbers. Unlike a discrete computational process like the FFT, the MEMS resonators respond to other wavenumbers, albeit at a very attenuated level. This can be quantified to demonstrate the magnitude of the error mechanisms introduced from the mechanical calculation of the transform.
With a discrete number of input values, the maximum error introduced from alternate wavenumbers is the sum of the amplitudes of the other wavenumbers multiplied by their relative transmissibility. The actual error will depend on the input signal, and will vary depending upon the magnitude of the different wavenumbers and their phase. A maximum bound on this error can be given as:
The total combined possible error is equal to:
These equations are all coupled, and can be solved simultaneously to determine the wavenumber amplitudes independent of the cross coupling. This system of equations may be represented mathematically as:
This may be simplified as:
The coefficients χ may be determined during calibration of the device and are equivalent to the β multiplier for the alternate modes. The amplitudes of the of each wavenumber can then be determined with:
Small terms, which are not stored, can be considered zero during reconstruction.
Compensation for the errors introduced due to the use of a mechanical system is computationally costly, and is usually unnecessary to reconstruct a signal of acceptable quality. However, it is an option if higher quality signal reconstruction is desired.
Image Processing and Compression
As described above, an embodiment of the invention effectively determines a Fourier transform for a signal. Since the Fourier transform is often used in image processing and can be used in image compression, the embodiments of the invention may be used for image processing and compression applications.
Prior to processing an image using the methods and apparatus of the invention, the image is desirably converted into a one-dimensional waveform that may be applied as in input signal. One method for doing this is illustrated in
First, an image 902 is deconstructed into a number of smaller sub-blocks for processing. Each such sub-block contains a predetermined number of pixels. In the example shown in
The one-dimensional waveform 908 that results from the scan 906 can be used as an input signal to the array of MEMS resonators described above, permitting processing or compression according to the invention. An embodiment of the invention adapted for image compression could be used in a variety of low-power embeded systems, such as digital cameras.
Since an embodiment of the invention effectively determines a Fourier transform for a signal, there are many applications for the invention in addition to image processing and compression. For example, embodiments of the system and methods of the invention could be used for processing voice or other audio signals, processing signals from sensors, pattern recognition applications, or many other signal processing applications.
While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The scope of the invention is thus indicated by the appended claims and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced.


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More Than A Mistress
Published: Brilliance Audio
Date: 2011. First published 2000.
Length: 11hours 46 minutes
Narrator: Rosalyn Landor
Source: Own book
She raced onto the green, desperate to stop a duel. In the mêlée, Jocelyn Dudley, Duke of Tresham, was shot. To his astonishment, Tresham found himself hiring the servant as his nurse. But Jane Ingleby was far too bold for her own good. Her blue eyes were the sort a man could drown in – were it not for her impudence. She questioned his every move, breached his secrets, touched his soul. When he offered to set her up in his London town house, love was the last thing on his mind.
Jane tried to pretend it was strictly business, an arrangement she was forced to accept in order to conceal a dangerous secret. Surely there was nothing more perilous than being the lover of such a man. Yet as she got past his devilish façade and saw the noble heart within, she knew the greatest jeopardy of all, a passion that drove her to risk everything on one perfect month with the improper gentleman who thought love was for fools.
More Than a Mistress was first published in 2000 and Brilliance Audio published it in 2011. This book has sat for many, many, months – like 24 months in my audio library. It was one of those books I bought with a free $10 bonus when you buy 4 in a month at Audible. What a pity that I left it so long. It turned out to be a very enjoyable listen. Rosalyn Landor does an excellent job of narrating the book – I am sure that is why I found it so pleasurable. Her voices for the various characters are excellent.
On the one hand there is Jane, supposedly responsible for murder and theft, on the run from her pursuers and the Bow Street runners. She becomes the nurse of the Duke of Tresham when he is injured in a duel. Eventually she becomes his mistress and the relationship develops from there. Of course Jane is a bit of a mystery and she is more than she tries to portray. She is a feisty, outspoken heroine, and can always be relied on to solve the problems that come her way.
Jocelyn, the Duke of Tresham is your usual hoity-toity Duke. He is drawn to Jane and he finds himself developing an intimacy with her that he has never experienced before. So much so that he shares with her things he has never shared before. However he feels let down and is very upset when he finds out that Jane has not been as forthcoming with him as she might.
My favourite word in this book was ‘hauteur’. The Duke was forever being described with this word in varying ways. I wish I had been counting them. I did enjoy it.
Naturally everything works towards a happy ending, as such books are expected to do. However before that happy ending is reached there is time for Jocelyn and Jane to work out their grievances with each other, and reach a satisfactory conclusion. All very entertaining and engaging, witty and well written.
I am not a huge reader of historical regency romance – sometimes I find they drag a little. I wasn’t bored one bit by this one. This is the first in a trilogy. I will eventually listen to the next two.

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Conceal The TV With Plants
Now let me just admit something to you right here, right now: I am terrible at keeping plants alive. Thats why Ive showcased realistic fake-looking plants on the blog before, as well as this nifty Kmart hack which showed you how to create an eye-catching plant wall using artificial greenery.
Whether youre like me, or consider yourself a green thumb, either real or fake plants will work when it comes to decorating around a tv set. They wont conceal the TV completely, of course, but you can see above in the image from Reddit just how sublime all that lush plant life looks.
If nothing else it provides a nice sense of contrast to have that living stuff next to the electronic item.
Minimalist Modern TV Stand
Apply a wooden board for a minimalist television stand. Just use another small wood as the leg as well as the separator. Make sure that the design is strong enough to hold the television. You may also paint the television with white color to make it more interesting. It is really a perfect TV stand for a minimalist living room.
Graded Bedroom TV Stand
We especially love talking about bedroom TV stand because we present for you diverse storage style. This one looks graded with three layers and one open space for taking up the flat-screen television.
The storage looks light and strong. The stand seems to enable us to easily move it around. The television seems quite large and light. The other storage sections take up the DVD player and the candles. There are close drawers, as well.
The stand fits for your modern and minimalist bedroom that occupies tight space.
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Conceal The Ugly Stuff
Theres nothing more annoying than looking at a bunch of tangled cords underneath your TV.
I should know, I lived with it for three years! I finally bought a large water hyacinth basket last month to dump everything in. My only regret is not doing it sooner!
Cords, modems, and other bulky devices should be hidden from plain sight. Dont have a media console to conceal them? Get creative and use baskets, crates, or pretty boxes if you have them.
Assuming You Must Hang The TV
Again, another myth. I do agree that generally large flat-screen TVs that are hung on the wall look nicer and create a more streamlined look. But if youre renting or for various reasons are not able to wall mount your television, there is no need to despair.
So long as you are making sure that the media console youre placing your TV on is correctly proportioned to your television, its going to look just fine!
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Diy Industrial TV Stand Ideas
The reason to apply an industrial interior model is the out of the box design. Just take a look at the industrial television stand above. The used wood lodge along with some scratches gives unique and out of the box model for the stand. It is also suitable for a contemporary or modern living room or family room.
Choose A Cabinet With Glass Doors
Glass doors are great if you want to keep your space clean and clear but also dont mind seeing whats inside the cabinet.
That way, you can store books, pictures, or decorative objects that remain in sight but at the same time, you keep the space free from dust and dirt. Cabinets with glass doors are also great for people who dont always remember where they store things.
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Sideboards As TV Stands
If youre wondering if its appropriate to use a sideboard as a TV stand, my opinion is yes, absolutely. Sideboards are the right size height and length-wise to fit a television plus they have plenty of surface area for cable consoles or video game consoles. Whether you mount your tv or have it sitting on top, sideboards make excellent tv stands. The only concern you may have is the height in relation to your sofa. Its a good rule of thumb for your tv to be able at eye level when seated on the couch.
Originally when we were searching for something to put the tv on, all we could find was very modern-looking pieces, think black with glass shelving. I love a more collected over time look so an interesting wood piece of furniture fits better with my style. I think a sideboard or a buffet as a tv stand gives a more collected look, which I love. Sideboards are great as tv stands. They typically have some hidden storage that you can utilize for remotes and cords as well as childrens toys. Buffets and sideboards also work well as tv stands because they are an appropriate height and length. Our sideboard is on the taller side at over 40 inches but I like having the tv a bit higher than eye level when we are seated on the sofa.
Here are several great options for sideboard tv stands that are coastal casual in style.
If you are interested in more furniture options check out the posts below.
Attaching Your Samsung TV To A Stand
The first thing that you’ll want to do when you set up your new Samsung TV is attach it to the stand. Samsung TVs come with a stand that has been specifically designed for your TV model and all the hardware you need for installation. Equally, if you want assistance with your installation, Samsung will help get your TV set up and ready to use. Contact Samsung support if you want assistance with installation.
Use this guide for more information on:
- compatible stands
- where to place your TV
- how to attach the stand
If you’re looking for your quick set up guide, read our FAQ on how to find your user manual and other documents.
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TV Stand Dcor Ideas To Make Watching TV More Enjoyable
If you have a vintage console, pair it up with distressed wooden pieces such as white bookends or trays that have the same antique vibe. If your TV stand is more rustic or country-style, texture wood bowls, clay pots, wicker ball ornaments, and metal buckets would look great alongside your stand.
Decorating a TV stand is almost the same as accessorizing a fireplace mantel or a coffee table. There needs to be a sense of balance between the elements that youll be incorporating to make it interesting and visually pleasing.
You can achieve movement by playing with heights, form, textures, and colors, and by layering or stacking pieces on top of each other. You also want to balance it out, as you dont want to make the TV stand décor so busy that it distracts the people from watching.
These 27 TV stand décor ideas will inspire you to elevate the look of your current TV stand.
Tips For Decorating Around Your Mounted TV
Most likely, if you have a mounted TV in your living room, you have the rest of the wall around it to fill as well. Its not so easy when you have all the entertainment necessities installed. They are the necessary base and you have to build around it.
Dont worry. There are several ways you can make your entertainment wall look like part of your decor instead of the sore thumb of the space. Check out these 15 tips for and see which fits your style the best.
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Amazing Corner TV Stand Ideas For Your Home
Looking for corner tv stand ideas? Choosing to place your tv stand in the corner is a great way to optimize space and achieve a very unique and innovative home decoration style.
Read on and find tv unit and corner entertainment center ideas for your room.
Let The Furniture Do The Talking
If your TV hangs above a piece of furniture with detailing or intricate design, let the item take center stage. Do not clutter the space and draw attention away from the individual beauty of your furnishings. Instead, let the furniture do the talking. According to Studio McGee, a simple TV console is an alternative for a less chaotic look. Keeping the area around your television stand subdued will let furniture pop.
To reduce distracting elements in this space, keep decor to a minimum. If you add decorative pieces, keep them simple and streamlined, allowing them to flow with the TV stand. You do not want decor items competing with the TV stand or statement furniture in the living room. Too many objects piled on shelves or stacked on a table will hinder the visual experience in your living room and confuse the overall look.
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Diy Rustic TV Stand With Metal Pipe
If you want to start an industrial DIY TV stand, you can use the image above as your inspiration. Here, you just need three different materials which are wooden boards, pipes, and wheels. It is a simple stand. The most important thing is that you can move the stand anywhere you want. The open space cabinet or shelf makes the area looks spacious.
Minimalist Bedroom TV Stand
This bedroom TV stand practices the same concept with the model at the third point. The two models utilize one table unit that contains studying or working desk, too. This time around, the bedroom TV stand looks minimalist and lengthy.
In this bedroom TV stand, you can thus see the tree ornament. You can further place more items besides the TV. There are the drawers beneath the TV for keeping DVD player, flash disks or other gadgets.
The television itself looks modern and familiar in todays electronic stores. Once again, prefer to watch not from the bedstead.
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Diy Bookshelf Turned Into TV Stand
It is hard to throw away your favorite furniture, right? Instead of removing it, you can just recycle it to become new furniture which has new function. Let say, the bookshelf above becomes a cool DIY TV stand. You can repaint and refinish the shelf and then put it for your modern living room or bedroom.
Diy TV Stand Out Of Pallets
Unlike the previous TV stands, this one does not boast shelves. Not to mention, it has a classic design and rustic flair.
You can create the TV stand using stained wood pallets. Moreover, you need to prepare wood glue, nails, and screws. I guarantee the project is like a piece of cake.
There you have it, a host of DIY TV stand ideas. Whether you love something modern or traditional, make sure your TV console is sturdy enough. That way, it can hold the TV, entertainment stuff, and decorations without wobbling.
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Combine Cabinets And Shelves
A simple, rectangular corner tv unit with long legs, a cabinet, and shelves are great for having both a place for storage and space for decoration.
Put all the cords and everything you dont want to see all the time like the wifi modem or other devices in the cabinets and leave the shelves for decorative objects, books, music, and other elements you enjoy seeing all the time.
Use The Unexpected Corner
When the window takes up all the space in front of the largest wall where the sofa usually goes, then you may ask yourself where to locate the tv.
Choose a fairly narrow corner tv stand to place it in the corner right next to the window. That way youll be able to watch television from the sofa. Its also a great way to make the distribution of the living room furniture make sense in rooms like these.
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Black Corner TV Stand With Storage
If your walls are white or grey and your floor is not too dark, then having an entirely black corner tv unit with silver handles will provide a touch of sophistication to your room.
The combination of shelves and cabinets will allow you to place some objects on sight to break with the dark and at the same time make those objects stand out. Pair it with a patterned light carpet to add the final touch to the room.
Consider A Marble Slab Background
Previously on this list, it was suggested that you hang your TV on a wooden slab for a rustic look. But when you dont want to go with a rustic vibe, yet still want a sweet background for your mounted TV, look into making a background out of another material like they did in Prastitis. The background for this TV is made out of a gorgeous slab of gold and white marble, making the room look luxurious and refined.
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Concealing A TV: How Do You Do It
Which of these ideas for decorating around a TV set have you implemented at home? Or is there a nifty trick youve used that Ive not listed here? You know Id love to hear from you below. Drop me a comment and share all of yout TV decorating ideas with me and other TLC blog readers. Image via Ideal Home.
Diy Farmhouse Style TV Stand Ideas With Black Pipe
It seems that a thick wooden board is useless. Actually, it is not! For a creative person, a thick wooden board can be turned into anything including a television stand. Just mix it with any kind of used materials such as pipes. Voila! A DIY TV stand with natural atmosphere is ready to use and make your living room looks fresh.
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TV Stand With Bookcase Combination
You can also use your old bookcase to have a new function at home. Just put the bookcase in the horizontal position. Use the back of the bookcase as the surface of the television stand. Actually, you dont need to replace anything except the damage parts. Then, you can put some additional accessories such as a glass or ceramic vases.
Simple TV Stand With Electric Fireplace
You can use any kind of used materials to be a new thing including the old ladders. Just cut them into the model above and create a simple television stand. The wood creates a strong separation between the television and the electric fireplace. For a simple treatment, you just need to let the ladders original without adding any colors or finishes.
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Match Your TV Stand With Your Furniture
Do you have a modern, traditional decoration style? Have a large low modern corner tv style with drawers and shelves.
This kind of dark brown wooden piece of furniture is ideal for storing all your video and gaming devices, as well as showcasing classic decorative objects like candles, portraits, books, vases, etc.
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This option makes the TV look intentionally placed almost like a part of the furniture. Instead of sticking out like a sore thumb, the big screen takes a back seat to all that gorgeous, show-stopping cabinetry. Plus, open shelving gives you the chance to show off your decorating flair.
Added bonus: by incorporating cupboards underneath the shelves, youll gain heaps of hidden storage to tuck DVDs and gaming paraphernalia out of sight!
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Make Sure Its The Right Fit
Low corner tv stands are good for living rooms because people usually watch tv from the sofa. Large nordic metal legs go great with wood, for a modern style living room.
Tall corner tv stands on the other hand are usually suitable for rooms where you need a lot of storage space, as they usually come with lots of cabinets. Theyre good for kitchens, as one usually watches television from the dining table.
Identifying The Right Or Best Tree
Hopefully, you’ve already taken things like where the deer are bedding and feeding in correlation with the predominant wind direction. If you’ve done your homework and you’re trying to pick the tree to set up in a given area, I’d suggest the following.
Ensure you have a sufficient backdrop of coverage. This is key if there are taller trees or bushes behind you . By taking your backdrop into account, you are ensuring you won’t be silhouetted, decreasing the odds of a deer picking you off. It’ll also give you more grace when you’re moving or drawing back your bow. It might also lend more branches to hang your gear from.
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Create A Gallery Wall
This is by far the most popular decorating tip because it works! Place your TV off-center and create a gallery wall around it. Make sure to hang your frames above and around your TV so that your TV looks like it belongs on the wall. The art around the TV will create visual interest, and the TV will no longer be the areas main focus.
Have a hard time curating art? Check out these gallery wall art prints for less than $15:

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We made sorbets, ice creams, and delicious iced entremets last week. These are all of our sorbet preparations about to be mixed in the machine!
This was so much fun--we made the pattern with our fingers. It's striping for "jaconde" (kind of like a really thin cake)
The batter is spread over the striping very thinly.
And it looks like this when it comes out!
Here's another one.
We used it to line the bottom of our iced entremets.
|Almond "dacquoise" bottom with the striped jaconde as a border|
Then, a pre-made round of coulis and parfait layers is tucked inside the ice cream.
More ice cream is spread over the top, and it's decorated. Then the ring is taken off.
Beautiful, no? This one is called "Fraîcheur d'Été" and has lemon coulis, strawberry parfait, and mint ice cream. Refreshing and summery :)
|"Fraicheur d'Eté" lemon coulis and strawberry parfait with mint ice cream|
There are so many flavor possibilities, but they're all made the same way.
|I made this one! "Bourgogne" with Black-currant coulis, Blackberry parfait, and Raspberry sorbet|
This one was my absolute favorite. It's called "William" I'm not sure why, but it's delicious. Maybe it's because William is a somewhat classy name, especially the way the French say it. Anyway, this one is made with a Pear coulis, Caramel parfait, and Vanilla bean ice cream. mmmmmmmm! Notice my striped jaconde lining the edge :)
|"William" Pear coulis, Caramel parfait, and Vanilla ice cream|
|"Roussillon" with Raspberry coulis, Pistachio parfait, and Apricot sorbet|
Then we learned how to work with sugar a bit. It's so hard! But it was so fun to watch the demonstration. Notice how translucent and bright green it is when it's first poured onto the mat:
Then he kneads it a bit, and stretches it.
Lots of turning it over onto itself.
And then it's ready to be worked with. It's placed under a special lamp to keep it at the right consistency. Notice how the color has changed dramatically--it's kind of pearlescent.
Then it can be shaped or molded like this:
We worked with nougatine again last week and made these cute little pots to put the leftover sorbets in.
Here's a finished pot with some little leaves made from the sugar.
We also made baskets out of the nougatine! Isn't it adorable?
So that was last week. Today, I had my Final Exam for my bakery class. We had 6 hours to make 7 kilos of baguettes, 5 loaves of whole wheat bread, a braided loaf and ring of "pain au lait," 10 croissants, and 9 pain au chocolat. Here are my final products, waiting to be graded.


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A quick, last shoutout about this – all my drama-related write-ups are now in dramaphilic! Hope my drama readers will stick around and I’ll see you there! Cheers.
Hello existing drama-readers, please make your way and yourself cozy in my freshly produced sister-site: dramaphilic!
I’m sorry, truly sorry, you’ve had to sieve through a lot of write-ups you don’t necessarily fancy to get to my drama-related write-ups, and likewise to any non-drama-enthusiast readers reading this, I want to apologize to you as well for the randomness in my blog contents. Thank you for your patience and understanding all this while and… good news! It’s finally here!
As of 2015, all drama/KPop -anything Asian pop culture – write-ups will be published in dramaphilic …don’t you just love the URL? I LOVE IT (wait till you see the blog title!)
If you wondered why this oh-so-timely move, let’s be honest: I think you’ve long noticed this too – I wear incredibly different hats and have distinct writing voices depending on what I write about, and there’s none more stark than when I drama-write. There are plenty…
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Portrait Of Maja, Shot sometime in 2015, at a warm autumn day. This was shot with her lying on a tree looking up to the sky, which created a beautiful reflection in her eyes
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By Eric H. Schultz, president and CEO of Fallon Community Health Plan, compares health care reform in Massachusetts to the making of a Hollywood movie, and wonders why it costs so much:
In case you missed it, for the last seven weeks, the Division of Insurance, at the request of Gov. Patrick, conducted so-called health plan hearings on the topic of rising health insurance premiums for small businesses. Each week, representatives from each of the Massachusetts health plans provided detailed information on topics such as cost containment initiatives, provider contracting, customer service expenses and developing premium rates.
To be clear, we support the objective for a comprehensive and transparent discussion on this topic. And we have always supported actions that will help lower the medical cost trend, which in turn will mean lower premiums.
The problem with the discussion is that it focused on just 10 percent of the problem. That's because in Massachusetts, 90 cents of every insurance premium dollar goes to our members' medical care. Health plan costs represent just 10 percent of the equation. It would be like asking the owner of a movie theater to do something about the ridiculous cost of making a Hollywood action picture.
Nonetheless, the information the industry as a whole provided shows that we’re making that 10 cents go a long way, particularly when it comes to clinical quality and services.
That Massachusetts health plans were once again ranked higher than almost every other health plan in America by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and U.S. News and World Report is just one example.
Testimony also showed how thoughtfully we invest in initiatives, infrastructure, services and programs that improve our members’ health and provide the greatest amount of value. We talked about how we monitor, measure, refine and streamline all that we do to ensure the most cost-effective use of health insurance premiums.
The DOI has just invited the providers to come in. We hope the providers comply. Without their 90 percent of the equation, any discussion about controlling health care costs is not going to be very meaningful or productive.
And we need their input and involvement. A few years ago, key stakeholders in the health care system worked together to find a way to implement Massachusetts health care reform. And while we tackled issues that historically put us on opposite sides of the debate, we sat at the same table and forged a solution for the greater good. That’s what we need to do now. We must continue to work together – businesses, health plans, consumers, government and providers – to find solutions.
We're all trying to make a less expensive movie.
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Junk Yard Dogs answers city’s TCAD lawsuit
Junk Yard Dogs LP, the owner of a commercial property at 8322 Cross Park Drive, on Monday responded to the city’s lawsuit against the Travis Central Appraisal District and all owners of commercial and vacant property in the county. The business’s response cites numerous alleged legal errors on the part of the city in filing the lawsuit.
Filing the response for Junk Yard Dogs were attorneys Lorri Michel, Raymond Gray, Shane Rogers, Joseph Harrison IV, William Noe and Bill Aleshire. Also Monday, James Popp, an attorney for the Texas Association of Realtors, filed a general denial, indicating the group’s intention to help other parties fight the city in this suit.
Aleshire explained that the first allegation of error is related to the city’s failure to file its lawsuit on a timely basis. The city lost its challenge to appraisals of commercial and vacant property at the Appraisal Review Board on June 22. “So they should have filed their challenge within 60 days, either on August 21 or August 22. They were late by at least three days,” Aleshire said. The suit was filed on Aug. 24, the same day the appraisal district announced its valuations.
Junk Yard Dogs also said that the city has completely failed to serve with legal process any of the thousands of property owners named in the lawsuit. “You do have to exercise diligence in getting those parties served. They have done just the opposite. They haven’t tried to serve anybody,” Aleshire said, indicating that he did not think any request from the city to be relieved of the obligation of service would be successful.
“They didn’t file the lawsuit on time and didn’t serve the defendants in a reasonable time,” Aleshire concluded. But that’s not all. The lawyers also complained about TCAD sending what the defendants consider inadequate and misleading notice to the property owners.
According to the lawsuit, “The statutorily mandated notice to all C1 (commercial) and F1 (vacant) property owners in the district was not sent by the deadline required” in a section of the Tax Code, “and a second (and apparently misleading) notice was sent to C1 and F1 property owners outside the City of Austin even later. These statutory deadlines are strictly construed and failure to comply denies the Court of jurisdiction.”
If the court found that it did not have jurisdiction, that would be the end of the lawsuit.
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Situated in Rome, C-Hotels Club House Roma is within easy reach of Vatican Museums and Colosseum. It offers guests a convenient base with Cornelia Metro Station under a 10-minute stroll away. A wide range of personalized services are available for guests of C-Hotels Club House Roma, such as a concierge, an express check-in and check-out feature and 24-hour room service. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can book tours and tickets. It also features a rooftop terrace, an executive floor and a shop where necessities can be purchased. The modern rooms at the hotel include internet access and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The hotel's on-site restaurant is a hassle-free option for guests preferring to dine in. In the evening, those staying at the property are invited to relax with a beverage in the bar. C-Hotels Club House Roma is within walking distance of Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, connecting guests with the surrounding area. It is also close to Latium Wine Region.
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c-hotels Club House Roma location: Via Andrea Alciato 14-16, 00167 Rome
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4 star hotels in Rome typically cost $149/night, but c-hotels Club House Roma is typically available for $43/night, and is rated equally to its competitors.
There are 11.8 mi between Rome Fiumicino and c-hotels Club House Roma. The drive to and from the airport should be about 35min, depending on traffic. Take into account high traffic times, especially near more metropolitan areas.
If you’re looking for a simple travel option from Rome Fiumicino to c-hotels Club House Roma, consider calling a taxi or rideshare service to take you to the hotel as well as around the city during your visit.
c-hotels Club House Roma does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call c-hotels Club House Roma at +39 066 631 841. One of the easiest dining options for Rome guests staying in c-hotels Club House Roma is to get room service, which is available to all hotel guests.
Unfortunately, our data does not specify if there is a pool at c-hotels Club House Roma. We would recommend calling the hotel’s front desk to confirm. The phone number for c-hotels Club House Roma is +39 066 631 841.
The city center nearest to c-hotels Club House Roma is Rome, which is 3.5 mi away from the hotel’s front door. There, you can find Spanish Steps, which is a popular sight in the area.
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For Hillary the minimum she needs to do to credibly carry on is to triumph in Ohio, where she currently leads in the poll, and the popular vote in Texas, where she trails narrowly according to the latest numbers. If she loses delegate-wise in Texas because of the caucus element having won the ballot earlier in the day, she’ll be able to argue that caucuses--which have given Obama a string of victories--unfairly disenfranchise her supporters who can not afford to take an hour out of their day to participate in these events.
Tomorrow, Clinton and Obama go head to head in Texas with both stumping across the state in an attempt to gain a last minute advantage. Hilary has conceded that she has to win here. It is telling, though, that she plans to be in Ohio not Texas on election night.
Much more on the race in Texas over on Americano.


Frank Cramer from ProudDad72 Photography shared this photo back in July of 2016 after the Republican National Convention wrapped up. He had this to say: “This picture was taken around midnight last night. Thursday late night/Friday early morning. I’m so glad Cleveland stayed Awesome for the RNC convention. To all those who thought our city would be crazy and/or destroyed. Cleveland is still shining nice tonight. I was down there every night, what a really cool and different experience #RNC #CLEVELANDRNC #CLEVE”
It was a good week for Cleveland. Political affiliations aside, our city received rave reviews as the host of the Republican National Convention. According to Fortune.com: “There does seem to be one thing that all of the delegates (and even media members) seem to agree on: Cleveland has been a fantastic host city. Cleveland’s walkability, cleanliness, friendliness and even its weather have drawn nothing but rave reviews.”
David Gilbert, Destination Cleveland’s president and CEO, said, “For a city like Cleveland that has suffered drastically by a difficult perception, visitation changes perception more than anything else, and that also has to do with people choosing to move here, choosing to locate a business here.”
Cleveland’s Horseshoe Cleveland Casino closed its doors for 40 hours at 12:45 a.m. The casino will re-open as the re-branded Jack Cleveland Casino at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Gamblers holding on to Caesar’s branded chips and slot machine receipts have until Aug. 9 to redeem chips. Guests have up to 180 days after the date the slot machine receipt was created to redeem it.
Are you excited about the name change of the casino? Good, bad or indifferent, share your thoughts below!
Goodbye Rock Gaming, hello Jack Entertainment. Dan Gilbert’s company is re-branding and reorganizing its gambling properties under the Jack brand name. The local properties will now be the Jack Cleveland Casino and the Jack Thistledown Casino.
Steve King, chairman of the Republican National Committee’s Committee on Arrangements, has unveiled the official logo for 2016 Republican National Convention, which will be held in Cleveland next July 18-21. The logo was designed by Cleveland’s Falls Communications.
There’s a ton of work being done to our city to prep for the convention. Do you think all the projects will be done in time?
A Christmas Story is a 1983 film based on the Jean Shepherd book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash. The film has since become a holiday classic that is celebrated across the United States and especially in Cleveland. The infamous Christmas Story House where the movie was filmed is here and we have more leg lamps per capita than any other city in the US.
The Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse in downtown Cleveland is located in the heart of the central business district, within walking distance of Public Square, The Horseshoe Casino, and most major downtown hotels. From their website:
We believe that great food starts with the quality of the ingredients, finished with the flair of a professional culinarian. Take a closer look at our menus, and you’ll find our menu doesn’t begin and end with a New York strip steak or a filet mignon. Our chefs are experts in preparing the best available aged steaks in a variety of classic and noveau styles, including Steak ala Oscar, Steak au Poivre, and Tournedos au Bleu. Of course, we like to name them in honor of the local sports legends.
That’s Cleveland Baby is a 100% non-political blog. That said, the Republicans are coming to town and we need to be ready.
Crain’s Cleveland ran a story over the weekend with the following intro:
We’re not ready, but we will be One year, one month and 18 days. That’s when the nation’s top Republicans, the party’s next presidential candidate, a throng of celebrities and a multitude of media will descend on Cleveland.
It’s spring / summertime so construction is a part of life in Cleveland. This year is especially bad with bridge work, I77 in worse shape than past decades, Public Square, etc. Much of this work is being done in preparation for the Repblican National Convention.
Do you think all the work will be done in time? Will it be worth it?
Key Tower is the 22nd-tallest in the United States and the 122nd-tallest in the world. The building reaches 57 stories or 947 feet to the top of its spire, and it is visible from up to 20 miles away. The tower contains about 1.5 million square feet of office space.
Got a Cleveland pic you want to share? Upload it here – we’ll give you full credit!
One year ago today, the Horseshoe Casino is downtown Cleveland opened its doors to the public. It’s been a great year and by all indications business is good at The Shoe. Congrats to everyone involved in bringing Cleveland another great landmark!


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He is a handmade ooak(one of a kind) SUPER CUDDLY poseable fantasy baby fawn!. His head and feet are made of super sculpey that is sculpted onto a wire armature so he is completely poseable ! He is hand painted with acrylic paints, wrapped in batting and sewn up in hand-dyed faux fur and still soft and squishy! He is 10in tall by 22in long. He is looking for a good new home!


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Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday reaffirmed their resolve to further solidify Pakistan-China bilateral relations.
The commitment was reiterated during a telephonic conversation between the two leaders as part of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties.
During the call, the prime minister congratulated the Chinese premier on the special occasion, that would be celebrated by both the sides in a befitting manner.
According to reports, both the leaders stressed the need to continue with the momentum of high-level exchanges to further diversify and deepen strategic cooperation between the two countries.
PM Imran further emphasised that with the collective and tireless efforts over the years Pakistan and China had transformed their relationship into an “All-Weather Strategic Co-operative Partnership”.
"The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative and has generated economic activity, employment and will further enhance bilateral and regional trade," the premier said.
The year 2021 is a special occasion as it marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, he added.
PM Imran also highlighted Pakistan-China cooperation in fighting Covid-19 and deeply appreciated China’s continued support to Pakistan in the supply of the Covid-19 vaccine.
He thanked China for providing assistance to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for establishing a vaccine manufacturing facility in Pakistan that would further solidify the country's efforts to combat Covid-19.
Prime Minister Imran also congratulated Premier Keqiang and the Chinese leadership for the successful landing of the Chinese spacecraft on Mars, which showed the rising technological prowess of China.
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Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong said that Pakistan and China were tied in deep-rooted relations and these relations will further fortify with the passage of time.
The Chinese ambassador’s remarks came while addressing the book launching ceremony titled "Higher than Karakoram: Seven Decades of Pakistan-China partnership" in Islamabad today.
“China is fully committed to the development of Pakistan. We should be fully prepared to defeat those who are not happy with Pak-China close friendship and success of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project,” added Ambassador Rong.
He further said that people-to-people exchanges played an important role in developing the bilateral relations. People of both the countries need to know each other for a better understanding, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood said Pak-China relationship is and will remain the cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy. He said China always supported the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
“The CPEC project will promote regional connectivity and contribute to the national development as well. The CPEC has entered into the second phase, with focus on industrialisation and agriculture sector to ensure socio-economic development,” he added.
Foreign Secretary Mahmood further expressed gratitude to China over the provision of anti Covid-19 vaccine that helped saving precious lives.
“High-level exchanges are the hallmark of our relations to further solidify the mutual cooperation between the two countries,” he added.
Expressing his views, Pakistan's Ambassador to China Moin-ul-Haque said Pakistan and China enjoy strong relations as both the countries always supported each other in the hour of trial and played an important role in ensuring regional peace and stability.


I was just driving the 94 v6 I got yesterday and I was pulling into my girlfriend's grandparents and I decided to backup. When I put it back in drive nothing happened. I put it in park then down to 1. I had to Rev the engine to about 2k and it began moving. I repeated this process to get the car out of the road and parked it. I checked the fluid yesterday and it smelled a bit like burned plastic. I planned on changing the fluid and filter tomorrow. Could anyone give me any possibilities off the top of your head?
By your description of the problem, burnt fluid, and by reading the above chart, we can reasonably ascertain that since the slipping occurs both in 1st Gear D, and 1st Gear Manual Low a defective Forward Clutch is a likely cause.
When you remove the tran's oil pan look for excessive amounts of clutch material (gray mud), and metal particles. These signs would be indications of worn out compositions, and steels.
I'm sorry to read this about your new purchase. If it is indeed what I suspect, perhaps you can use the trans from the smashed red car.
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When I dropped the pan the filter was in the bottom of the pan so I assume the problem was caused by the filter falling out of place. Which make and model would have the closest thing to a plug and play? I'll be going to a u pull it most likely. I know the newer model transmissions are improved but I'm not sure if you have to modify anything for them to work.
I scraped enough material off of the pan magnet to make an egg sized ball. My dad told me it's most likely shot. I can get the car to move if I Rev it to around 4k. I'm afraid to attempt the journey home
because I don't want to damage anything else. Also you can hear a grinding or ticking noise that I assume is the torque convertor
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I have a 95 v8 I wrecked a couple of months ago. Is it possible to make this transmission work long enough to find the appropriate v6 transmission? Not being able to drive my bird is making me crazy. I know what must be done to swap the v8 and trans but I don't want to do this as I plan on fixing the small issues on the v6 and selling it for another v8
I'm in mobile. I have owned the car a week so I'd like to keep it for a while so no one else gets stuck buying something that's going to break down after 30 miles. Is it worth it to find a newer transmission or will a 1994 replacement suffice for normal use? Like I said I don't want to keep this car for long, the v6 birds aren't for me.
I've started tinkering with my 94 bird again, here's an update. When I drop it into D if I pay close attention I can feel the engine receive a small load and there is a slight bump as if the car is trying to go into gear. It doesn't have first, second is iffy. I got someone to get in my truck and give me a push, the car grabbed third and went. Upon braking the attempt to grab second was a bust. Reverse is working but you have to give it some throttle as if one of the brakes are locked up.