Londoners are to be asked for their views on arming the Metropolitan Police with water cannon in time for this summer, it emerged today.
Senior officers at Scotland Yard want to take delivery of the weapon within months to deal possible future outbreaks of rioting.
Stephen Greenhalgh, the deputy mayor for policing, revealed that the Mayor would pay the cost of the machines after the Home Office refused funds to purchase the cannon as a “national asset.”
In a letter to the Home Secretary Theresa May published today he said he was “broadly convinced” of the value of water cannon following a briefing from Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe.
He said that polling conducted after the 2011 riots found that the majority of people supported the proposal.
He said : “The Commissioner has made it clear that he anticipates that water cannon in London would be rarely seen and rarely used. I am confident that, with the help of Londoners, the Met will be able to develop a proportionate and responsible plan for potential future deployment, with sufficient democratic oversight.”
Mr Greenhalgh said he planned a series of events - including a public meeting - to seek the views of Londoners.
He adds: “Should the engagement plan reveal serious, as yet unidentified, concerns I will, of course, take these into consideration and share them with you before you make any decision to licence this non-lethal tool.”
The deputy mayor said: “I am happy to make the necessary funds available to the MPS for the most economical interim solution that allows the Commissioner to meet his desire to prevent disorder on the streets.”
The consultation is expected to start in the next few weeks and a final decision on the move is expected in February.
The cost of water cannon has not been revealed but the German-made Ziegler Wasserwerfer 9000 costs £1.3 million each. Each machine holds 9,000 litres and is equipped with searchlights and CCTV cameras.
Critics of water cannon criticised the development today.
London Assembly Green Party member Jenny Jones said: “Allowing water cannon on the streets of London is a step in the wrong direction towards arming our police like a military force, and it goes against our great tradition of an unarmed police service.
“People have a democratic right to protest and my fear is that once the Mayor allows these weapons onto our streets we will see them being used against people exercising their legal right to protest.”
She added: “Would the Mayor have supported the deployment of water cannon against students protesting against their fees going up? What happens if the Commissioner wants to deploy water cannon but the Mayor doesn’t? Londoners need to know when and in what circumstances the Mayor would agree with the Met using this weapon.”
A spokeswoman for the Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime said: “Since the riots in August 2011 the police and the independent Inspectorate of Constabulary have argued that water cannon should be available as one of a range of tools to respond to serious public disorder.
“This is supported by the vast majority of the public. MOPAC will now be undertaking a period of public engagement to get the views of Londoners, prior to any final decision to purchase water cannon.”
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Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton
(Recommended reading for Notgrass's Exploring World History, 2014 Edition.)
"Cry, the Beloved Country" is a beautifully told and profoundly compassionate story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son Absalom, set in the troubled and changing South Africa of the 1940s.
The book is written with such keen empathy and understanding that to read it is to share fully in the gravity of the characters' situations. It both touches your heart deeply and inspires a renewed faith in the dignity of mankind. "Cry, the Beloved Country" is a classic tale, passionately African, timeless and universal, and beyond all, selfless.
An Oprah Book Club selection, "Cry, the Beloved Country," the most famous and important novel in South Africa's history, was an immediate worldwide bestseller in 1948. Alan Paton's impassioned novel about a black man's country under white man's law is a work of searing beauty.
The eminent literary critic Lewis Gannett wrote, "We have had many novels from statesmen and reformers, almost all bad; many novels from poets, almost all thin. In Alan Paton's "Cry, the Beloved Country" the statesman, the poet and the novelist meet in a unique harmony."
Remarkable for its lyricism, unforgettable for character and incident, "Cry, the Beloved Country" is a classic work of love and hope, courage and endurance, born of the dignity of man.
Author Alan Paton, a native son of South Africa, was born in Pietermaritzburg, in the province of Natal, in 1903. While his mother was a third-generation South African, his father was a Scots Presbyterian who arrived in South Africa just before the Boer War.
Alan Paton attended college in Pietermaritzburg where he studied science and wrote poetry in his off-hours. After graduating, he wrote two novels and then promptly destroyed them. He devoted himself to writing poetry once again, and later, in his middle years, he wrote serious essays for liberal South African magazines, much the same way his character, Arthur Jarvis, does in "Cry, the Beloved Country".
Paton's initial career was spent teaching in schools for the sons of rich, white South Africans, But at thirty, when he was teaching in Pietermaritzburg, he suffered a severe attack of enteric fever, and in the time he had to reflect upon his life, he decided that he did not want to spend his life teaching the sons of the rich.
Paton was a great admirer of Hofmeyr, a man who dared to tell his fellow Afrikaners that they must give up "thinking with the blood," and "maintain the essential value of human personality as something independent of race or color." Paton wrote to Hofmeyr and asked him for a job. To his surprise, he was offered a job as principal of Diepkloof Reformatory, a huge prison school for delinquent black boys, on the edge of Johannesburg. It was a penitentiary, with barbed wire and barred cells, and under Hofmeyr's inspiring leadership, Paton transformed it. Geraniums replaced the barbed wire, the bars were torn down, and soon the feeling in the place changed.
He worked at Diepkloof for ten years, and though it was certainly a fertile period, at the end of it Paton felt so strongly that he needed a change, that he sold his life insurance policies to finance a prison-study trip that took him to Scandinavia, England, and the United States. It was during this time that he unexpectedly wrote his first published novel, "Cry, the Beloved Country". It was in Norway that he began it, after a friendly stranger had taken him to see the rose window in the cathedral of Trondheim by torchlight, Paton, no doubt inspired, sat down in his hotel room and wrote the whole first chapter. He had no idea what the rest of the story would be, but it formed itself while he traveled. Parts were written in Stockholm, Trondheim, Oslo, London, and the United States. It was finished in San Francisco. "Cry, the Beloved Country" was first published in 1948 by Charles Scribner's Sons. It stands as the single most important novel in South African literature.
Alan Paton died in 1988 in South Africa.
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The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center for public health at the University of Washington.
This institute has now published a clearly arranged and very important infographics  on healthy nutrition. The information they provide in the graphics is based on the detailed analysis of a very important study. This is because the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 is the most comprehensive global study on the health effects of nutrition. Moreover, it is based on more than 9,000 country years of data.
It appears that poor nutrition causes more deaths than any other risk factor. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, one in five lives could be saved each year through a healthier diet.
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- Whole grain products 100-150 g per day: corresponds to about three to five slices of 100% whole grain bread
- Nuts and seeds 16-25 g per day: corresponds to about 13 walnut halves
- Vegetables 290-430 g per day: corresponds to about five to seven medium-sized carrots
- Salt: not more than 3 g per day
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New York City Must Appear in Court Over Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit
(Bloomberg) -- A judge will hear arguments next week over whether to halt New York City’s vaccine mandate for municipal workers.
State Supreme Court Justice Frank P. Nervo on Tuesday set a Dec. 14 hearing for arguments on whether he should grant a New York City Police Department detective’s request for a temporary restraining order against the Covid vaccine requirement.
Detective Anthony Marciano sued Mayor Bill de Blasio on Dec. 1 in state court in Manhattan, saying the available Covid-19 vaccines have been authorized only for emergency use and are “unapproved, investigational and experimental.” The mandate violates his rights to informed consent, he argued.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is fully approved for ages 16 and up. Large clinical trials have shown all the approved vaccines to be safe and effective.
Nervo’s order comes amid a spate of litigation over vaccine mandates in the city. Late last month a federal appeals court revived a suit by some New York City teachers who claim a vaccination mandate infringes their religious freedom.
“We are pleased the judge agreed there were no grounds to enjoin the vaccine mandate on an emergency basis,” the city’s Law Department said in a statement on Wednesday. “Courts have upheld the mandate again and again and we’re confident that will occur in this case.”
The mayor has no power to make vaccination rules or to convert public health requirements into employment mandates, as that authority is held by the state legislature, said Patricia Finn, a lawyer for Marciano.
The case is Marciano v. De Blasio, 160914/2021, New York State Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan).
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You can turn your sketches into vector graphics by using live trace to create the vector lines, vector points on top of your sketch with the pen tool using the sketch as a reference, or by using a Wacom tablet. Each one of them has their own advantages and disadvantages. Live trace is the simplest and perfect for beginners to vector graphics. Most live trace graphics have more lines and are a bit busier than the free hand vector graphics. Free hand vector graphics look a bit cleaner, as they usually have fewer lines.
Until a few years ago most graphic artists were against the “live trace” function in Adobe Illustrator. The function has however improved throughout the various versions of Illustrator. The new Adobe Illustrator CS5 allows you to do a lot in live trace. Live trace has become so popular that some free hand vector artists have started complaining, since it takes hours and sometimes days to create a vector graphic, whereas live trace takes only a few minutes. Still a lot of work in involved in pepping up an image before using live trace to make the vector graphic interesting and attractive. In fact a lot of effort has to be put in original sketching if it is to be vectored using live trace.
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Bristol, once a significant marque, has relocated to the “Great Paddock In The Sky.” For some time it had been on life support and a car make in name only. In 2011, it had been acquired by Kamkorp a privately-owned small group of engineering companies, among them Frazer-Nash Research Ltd. This caused excitement in some sections of the motoring press, which is not renowned for its knowledge of history.
All but three post-war Frazer Nash cars had Bristol engines and Frazer Nash and Bristol Cars had once been partners, but the new bedfellow was Frazer-Nash, with a hyphen. Both companies had been founded by Archibald “Archie” Goodman Frazer (-) Nash but that was their only connection. Cadillac was founded on the remains of the Henry Ford Company, but Cadillac has no connection to Ford.
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Deanol is used for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer disease, autism, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Deanol was previously sold by Riker Laboratories as the prescription drug Deaner. It was prescribed for the management of children with behavior problems and learning difficulties. Deanol is not an approved food additive in the U.S., nor is it an orphan drug, as some advertising suggests.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Likely InEffective for
- Alzheimer disease. Deanol does not seem to improve Alzheimer disease.
- A movement disorder often caused by antipsychotic drugs (tardive dyskinesia). Deanol does not seem to improve tardive dyskinesia.
Insufficient Evidence for
- Athletic performance. Early research shows that taking deanol along with ginseng, vitamins, and minerals for 6 weeks might improve athletic performance in some people. However, it's unclear if taking deanol by itself improves athletic performance.
- Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Research on the use of deanol for ADHD-like symptoms is mixed. Some early research shows that taking deanol daily for up to 3 months might improve some ADHD symptoms, but other research suggests that deanol does not treat ADHD in children. The children in these studies were not diagnosed with ADHD using current guidelines. It is not clear how deanol would work in children diagnosed with ADHD.
- Aging skin.
- Extending life span.
- Other conditions.
When applied to the skin: Deanol is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin, short-term.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: Deanol is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied to the skin, short-term. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if deanol is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Depression: Deanol might make depression worse.
Schizophrenia: Deanol might make schizophrenia symptoms worse.
Tonic-clonic seizures: Deanol should not be used by people with tonic-clonic seizure disorders.
Drying medications (Anticholinergic drugs) interacts with DEANOL
Some drying medications are called anticholinergic drugs. Deanol might increase chemicals that can decrease the effects of these drying medications.
Some drying medications include atropine, scopolamine, and some medications used for allergies (antihistamines), and for depression (antidepressants).
Various medications used for glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other conditions (Cholinergic drugs) interacts with DEANOL
Deanol might increase a chemical in the body called acetylcholine. This chemical is similar to some medications used for glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other conditions. Taking deanol with these medications might increase the chance of side effects.
Some of these medications used for glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other conditions include pilocarpine (Pilocar and others), donepezil (Aricept), tacrine (Cognex), and others.
Be watchful with this combination
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President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on Thursday mocked Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE’s “crazy” hand movements after the former Texas congressman announced his bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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“Whoever it is, I’ll take him or her on,” Trump said.
O’Rourke officially announced his candidacy for president in a video published Thursday morning, ending months of speculation and joining a steadily growing field of presidential hopefuls.
“This is a defining moment of truth for this country and every single one of us,” O’Rourke said.
I am running to serve you as the next president. The challenges we face are the greatest in living memory. No one person can meet them on their own. Only this country can do that, and only if we build a movement that includes all of us. Say you’re in: https://t.co/EKLdkVET2u pic.twitter.com/lainXyvG2n
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The El Paso Democrat joins Sens. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.), Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.), Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.), Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) and Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.), among others, in seeking the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination.
O’Rourke served three terms in Congress before an unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (R-Texas) last year. O’Rourke is a fundraising stalwart and has earned praise from former Obama advisers, Oprah Winfrey and a couple congressional Democrats.
White House deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley corrected Fox News anchors during an appearance on “America’s Newsroom” on Thursday by noting that O’Rourke’s given name is Robert Francis. He suggested the president would deploy that as a line of attack on the trail.
“He’s called him that before on the campaign trail, and why wouldn’t he? That’s his name,” Gidley said.


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text: You don’t need your dick to be too big, said Reo, caring about feminine sexual pleasure is the mark of a dying society. Elm and Reo and Davis and Rogers sat in the Conch, watching light play on the false nacre of the subterranean walls, levitating trash with their minds, and smoking pot. They had all been relegated to this place by their hormonal profiles. Elm yawned and straightened out his fingers again, trying to keep them from curling when relaxed, which he believed was brought on by a youth of playing video games, and constantly beat himself up about. He was going to leave the Conch today, but he changed his mind. What is there to do, he thought helplessly, and there was a twinge of anxiety in his gut at this, but he let it sink into his bog-like stone, and forgot about it. The structure rumbled as the metro passed overhead. You get in and get out, said Reo, it’s about you, women will only ever respect you if you look out for yourself first, regardless of what they say. Elm felt he agreed, and nodded, but it was electrical, there was nothing in his thoughts that captured Reo’s statement, only smudged shards of nostalgia, mental clips of bus stops and highways and passing buildings, faces and conversations, sad little fragments as might be found in a child’s shoebox beneath an old bedframe, and a library of slights and embarrassments that produced almost physical pain upon recall, interspersed in more narcotic memories like burs hidden in down. The stone picked up and Elm drifted into a pre-personal state. Mute intensities, furniture visions, ecstasies of a foyer. A realm of unbroken blue light, slow-motion revelation, filled with oracular mutterings that, upon inspection, meant nothing. It was timeless, it betrayed its emptiness with every rotation. Davis mumbled something about being hungry. Rogers moaned in pain, hugging his stomach, and Davis slumped to his side, urgently comforting his friend with a hand and an inaudible drawl. They telekinetically swept streets and alleyways and basketball courts for a living, but their work rarely fatigued them, and they slept little, suffering from vivid paralysis nightmares induced by cannabinoid withdrawal. You adopt the right posture, you lift, you don’t look like a slob, and you act like an asshole, there’s no reason pussy shouldn’t be yours, unless you have an octopus instead of a skull, said Reo, then his voice lowered as he choked up acid. Elm fell into a vision of himself moving back and forth between two places, from his bed chamber in the Conch to the park, engaging in a gauntlet of complex interactions, silent and full of exaggerated gestures, mouthed in a nonsense language, a deaf inexplicable stunt course that ended in mocking laughter and a rebuttal sharp as the slamming of a door. These ghost people assumed an evil grin and gave up on communicating with him, and this evil grin seemed to separate them with such distance, as if he were some fat sea creature and they patrons of a massive cruise ship watching from a height as he was javelined by burly sailors, honking and thrashing desperately, a defenseless, endangered, and stupid species. Sort yourself out, he remembered an older co-worker pronouncing lastly on him, and there was in this statement a soft magic, the real conviction that something once thought impossible could be surmounted, which he suspended in a solution of sympathy and hatred at the same time. What is there to do, he thought again, but without helplessness this time, with the sense of having arrived at his destination, and the honesty weighted him. Where is there to go in this place, he thought, not to a job where he would have nothing to work for or a date where he would have nothing to say or a school where he would study a field that he would have nothing to add to, having no creativity or passion or fire within him, only a vague disgust, and a mind grazing through the hours with an intellect that was just above the middle, just above average, just not quite where it ought to be to make something really special happen. And all of this was not something he apprehended but rather something he took into his body and made a mounting tension through the gut outward to the wrist, culminating in a closed fist fantasy of stabbing someone, maybe Reo, maybe himself, that quickly saw its reflection naked before the light of his mind and lapsed back into sadness and exhaustion. A poem he wrote in primary school, an assignment about animals, for which he selected the crab: “the tireless sea / is what you ride / in and out / on the tide”. Crude crayon claws hung in his mind’s eye, amplifying to the washing sea recordings throughout the Conch, and finally exploding at a pop from somewhere in the room that sent Elm’s whole face into contractions. Reo was blasting dubstep from his laptop. I know, I know, he said, but I wanna be a producer and this shit’s only good when I’m high.

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TURLOCK -- A look of disappointment was clear on the face of Keith Hunter as he put on a wool cap to combat the cold outside the Golden Valley locker room.
After watching Pitman dismantle his team in the Central California Conference opener for both teams on Friday night, the GV coach felt he should have been wearing a top hat.
The final score of 70-60 doesn't come close to describing how bad Pitman made Hunter's boys look.
The game was decided shortly after the opening whistle as Pitman raced out to a 17-5 lead five minutes into the game.
"We looked confused," Hunter said. "I thought we were prepared. I thought we were ready.
"We were confused. It was embarrassing. I have to take full responsibility.
"It was like watching a circus and I was the ring leader."
Golden Valley (7-9) struggled to guard anybody.
Pitman center Adam Lewallen scored 14 of his 18 points in the first quarter.
Sam Madden hit three of his six 3-pointers in the opening quarter as Pitman jumped out to a 27-11 lead.
"We were all over the place," GV point guard Liautaud Prophete said. "We didn't know what to do. We didn't execute."
Pitman (11-4) showed why it enters CCC play as one of the favorites to win the conference.
Most of the key players have returned from last year's team that reached the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II semifinals.
It all showed against GV.
Pitman quickly put to rest any second-half comeback hopes for Golden Valley when it closed the third quarter with a 16-3 run to extend its lead to an almost ridiculous 61-33.
Pitman dominated Golden Valley with its star Austin Keaton only scoring two points.
"They played well and we played bad," Hunter said. "That's a bad combination.
"We did a lot of things that were pretty funny. We had guys in the wrong spots.
"We looked like we hadn't practiced in two weeks and that's all we've done.
"We got blown out in the first quarter and that's disappointing. We came out of the locker room and got drilled again in the third quarter."
The only bright spot for GV was in the fourth quarter, when it outscored Pitman's bench players 27-9.
Golden Valley closed the game with a 23-3 run to make the final score look respectable.
Prophete led GV with 21 points and John Sykes added 19.
"I can't wait to get back on the court next week," Prophete said. "We'll be ready."
Hunter can only hope the circus won't travel to Los Banos on Wednesday.
Shawn Jansen is a Sun-Star sports reporter. He can be reached at 385-2462 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Golden Valley 11 14 8 27 -- 60
Pitman 27 14 20 9 -- 70
GOLDEN VALLEY -- Damarya Moody 8, Liautaud Prophete 21, Dante Scott 6, John Sykes 19, James Stockton 4, Alex Rodriguez 2. Totals 25 3-6 60.
PITMAN -- Ryan Clay 2, Mattson Andre 9, Austin Keaton 2, Juan Flores 13, Sam Madden 20, Matt Lavendar 6, Adam Lewallen 18. Totals 28 3-3 70.
3-pointers: Golden Valley 7 (Prophete 5, Moody 2); Pitman 11 (Madden 6, Flores 3, Andre 1, Lewallen 1) Total Fouls: Golden Valley 9, Pitman 14; Fouled out: None.
Records: Golden Valley 0-1 CCC, 7-9 overall; Pitman 1-0, 11-4.
JV -- Pitman won 64-55.
Frosh -- GV won.

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When a reptile lays eggs in the wild, the eggs are left to the mercies of the environment they are left in. Here at IncubatorWarehouse, we have developed simple kits which provide all of benefits of a natural environment without the potential hazards.
There are a few basic things you need to provide the proper environment for your reptile eggs. A good reptile egg incubator is the place to start. Add to that the proper reptile medium and some water for moisture and you're almost done. Finally a good reptile thermometer will help you know when the temperature is in the proper range in your reptile egg incubator. We have a couple differnt options for your reptile thermometer, one with a remote probe and one without, whichever you prefer. The reptile thermometer may be placed in a convenient location in your incubator if you have the reptile thermometer without a probe and it may be placed outside the reptile egg incubator if you have the thermometer with a probe.
Reptile incubators don't have to be very complicated. A simple still air incubator will do the trick. Reptile incubators simply need to provide a warm, safe environment for your eggs. Our reptile egg incubator kits provide all of the essentials and accessories you need.


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I have been meaning to visit Grappenhall Heyes Walled Garden for a long time. I finally got chance last weekend.
As you'll hear, it wasn't the first time I'd been there!
Grappenhall Heyes was an estate of around 150 acres just outside Warrington. Built by Thomas Parr around 1830. The Parr family were wealthy local bankers who had founded Parr & Company in 1788. Though they started in Warrington, the company grew to be a nationally known and important institution. In 1918 they merged with London County and Westminster Bank.
The merged company was known as London County Westminster and Parr’s Bank until 1968 when they merged with National Provincial and became National Westminster Bank. The 1877 head office of Parr & Company is still used by Natwest and the family name can still be seen above the door. There are many other buildings around the country which were Parr's & Company branches. They were well known for having buildings of quality design and decoration.
After 1941 the house was rarely used and British Transport Commission bought the estate. They sold off the farms and land and seem to have used the house and outbuildings for storage. In 1975 Warrington-Runcorn Development Corporation bought the house and demolished it. There is some evidence of a ha-ha and some sandstone steps between levels of the lawn terrraces (though the actual terraces are now wooded). The rough position of the house was marked with a few of the cornice stones.

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Mental health as a WHS risk: 5 key steps you need to take now
While it has always been part of the model WHS laws, mental health as a WHS risk is a key issue for safety professionals for 2021. It covers a range of matters including bullying, fatigue, stress, violence and the impact of sexual harassment. There have been a range of recent legal changes, with more to come.
It is key for safety professionals to remain at the forefront of these and this session will identify the top five ‘need to know’ issues about the mental health WHS legal framework. A large part of the increased attention has been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. However even before this, it was clear that mental health was an increasing focus for regulators. Safe Work Australia released national guidance on psychological safety in 2018 and sexual harassment as a WHS issue in 2021.
This latest guide followed some concerning findings in the 2020 Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report that the WHS laws needed to respond to sexual harassment issues. In Marie Boland’s review of the model WHS laws in December 2018, she observed that there was a perceived lack of clarity in how to manage psychological health as a WHS issue. She called for the model WHS Regulations to be amended to specifically address psychological risks.
Safe Work Australia is considering whether this is necessary and is also reviewing the incident notification obligations in the context of mental health. The scope of any amendments to the model laws are now with WHS Ministers. Since the Boland report, State regulators have also been preparing draft guidance on mental health including the NSW Code of Practice and a similar document in Queensland. ISO 45003 – Guidelines for Managing Psychosocial Risks is also under development and is the first global standard to provide guidance on this issue.

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When you picture a war from, say, a thousand years ago, what are the combatants fighting with? Swords, right? Maybe with the odd bow and arrow thrown in?
Well, one thing you should never underestimate is mankind's ability to come up with cool-ass ways to kill each other. Believe it or not, our ancestors were equipped with weaponry as high-tech as...
6The Zhuge Nu Semi-Automatic Crossbow
In short, it was a semi-automatic weapon... from 2,400 years ago.
In fourth century B.C., the Chinese developed a new kind of crossbow that revolutionized the way siege warfare was fought:
That's a feeder on top and the lever near the end is the repeating action. The repeating crossbow was the first semi-automatic weapon ever invented. Trained soldiers could let fly 10 bolts in 15 seconds before the magazine needed to be reloaded. Due to the nature of the action, it needed to be shot from the hip in order to fire that quickly. Oh, and the bolts were often dipped in a fast acting poison so that just a scratch could be fatal. Fighting in small teams reduced the risk of friendly fire.
Siege warfare was all the rage when this baby hit the scene. It proved to be an essential defensive weapon as one could keep backing away from the enemy while shooting wildly into the advancing horde.
Seriously, just look at that shit. It was a damned crossbow assault rifle, and it existed so long ago Jesus could have owned one. An old one.
"Jesus Christ! Cover me!"
The repeating crossbow never goes out of style and in fact was still in widespread use during the early part of the 20th century as an anti-burglar weapon. This makes it the longest continuously used mechanical device in the world.
When the Byzantine Empire invented Greek fire around 673 A.D.--a terrifying, napalm-like liquid that could keep burning even sitting on water--the only thing they were worried about was finding new and exciting ways to deploy it in battle. When the "light-it-and-run" method just didn't cut it anymore, they were inspired to invent the first hand grenades. But as cool as that probably was, they had another method which they preferred: flamethrowers. Probably because they cut down on the time it took to fry their enemies into charred little pieces.
"You wanted yours well done, right?"
Flamethrowers, which experts say rank on the badass scale somewhere above Monster Trucks and just below playing the solo from "Stairway to Heaven" with your junk, were the most powerful weapon of the Byzantine navy. It allowed them to rule the seas for hundreds of years, and they somehow existed in an age when humans were pretty sure outer space was a blanket of smoke emanating from Bezelda, the She-Dragon.
Even more surprising, the way they were made and operated back then was not that different from their modern counterparts in design. The Byzantine flamethrower used a piston to shoot liquid naphtha through a lit flame.The Chinese improved the Byzantine design by adding double-piston bellows which were able to shoot fire with both the up and the downstroke, creating a steady stream similar to modern flamethrowers.
Above: either a flamethrower schematic or IKEA instructions.
But the device's roots go back even further than that. The basic idea of the flamethrower existed long before the invention of Greek fire, as early as third century B.C. The dream was always there. When mankind discovered the secret to creating fire, the next challenge was figuring out how to hurl it at people we didn't like.
This would be the Chinese model.


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British Values - Promoting British Values at Stratford-sub-Castle CE Primary School
The DfE have reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”
At Stratford-sub Castle Primary School these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:
Democracy is embedded in Stratford-sub-Castle Primary School. Pupils are always listened to by adults and are taught to listen carefully and with concern to each other, respecting the right of every individual to have their opinions and voices heard. Pupils also have the opportunity to air their opinions and ideas through our School Council. The elections of the School Council members are based solely on pupil votes, reflecting our British electoral system and demonstrating democracy in action.
The Rule of Law
The importance of laws whether they are those that govern the class, the school or the country, are consistently reinforced. Our school rules are based on our Rights and Responsibilities. These were written by some of our pupils and are deeply embedded in our work every day.
Our pupils are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message.
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for our pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and an empowering education. Our pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely; examples of this can be clearly seen in our online-safety and P.S.H.E. lessons. Whether it is through choice of challenge; of who they play with; of participation in our numerous extra- curricular activities; our pupils are given the freedom to make choices.
Our pupils know and understand that it is expected and imperative that respect is shown to everyone, whatever differences we may have and to everything, however big or small. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect.
Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
At Stratford-sub-Castle Primary School, we promote tolerance of everyone. Within RE and assemblies we share a respect and celebrate many religions and cultures. Through our RE curriculum major religions are studied, alongside Christianity, and respected. Through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life, we strive to demonstrate tolerance and help children to become knowledgeable and understanding citizens who can build a better Britain for the future.
How do we prepare children and young people for life in modern Britain?
We believe that good teaching within a broad and balanced curriculum, accompanied by effective spiritual, moral, social and cultural development prepares them well for life in modern Britain and contemporary society.

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Steve Sacras, president of VIP Products dog toy company, has just created the Mr. Poops dog toy, a squeaky novelty item for your pooch in the shape of a piece of poop thats quickly becoming the cream of the crap in dog toys.
Says Sacras: Owners love using Mr. Poop to trick people into thinking their dog really has a piece of poo in its mouth its hilarious! The best part is that your dog has no idea that youre giving them a piece of crap, because theyre just excited to have a new toy. Its nice to know youre dog will still love you even if you give them sþþþ!
But Sacras doesnt take all the credit for the fetchable feces, since the doggie doo was inspired by Sacras own pup, whos also named Mr. Poops.
Sacras explains, My dog is impatient and doesnt like to wait for his poop to come out, so he pulls it out with his mouth and then freaks out when he realizes he has a mouthful of sþþþ. Its gross, but kind of endearing.
To treat your pooch to a Mr. Poops, visit mydogtoy.com.
(Contact numbers available only to subscribing media or trial media users. You can request samples at the Wireless Flash web site.)
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Since 2005, we have led efforts to improve the design of apparel and gear in the outdoor and active markets.
Product creation Philosophy
To us product design is about problem solving. How can we improve upon the design and function of the fabric / construction / garment that will make it perform better then anything currently available in the market? We start with the fiber the fabric is made with, how it should be woven or knit, to form ideally for the garment we are designing into. Then we look at how garments have been made in the past, in other markets, and how we can design the garment in a way that will help it perform the best, and aesthetically superior, which we can create a collection that makes an ideal layering system to cater to all conditions ideally.
Our process is highly comprehensive, and involves many unique methods and steps we would gladly share with you upon our initial consultation. At the end of it all we need to ensure we align the clients needs with our resources, to achieve the ultimate goal of a solid relationship that produces world class goods at an advantage to the client to help them succeed in a crowded market.
The whole reason we find ourselves where we are, is for the sole purpose of being different. Not wanting to sit through another clothing company appointment, at another trade show, looking at an identical garment we just saw ten minutes ago at another company, except this one has their brand tag on it. Looking beyond what is, and find what could be. Forgetting the way it has been done, and focusing on how we could change the perception.
We are here for brands trying to make a big impact in their industry, or break into a new category. WERX Design can offer you our design knowledge from technical garments, to fashion forward styling. The combination works as well in categories we love.
We design by doing, and what we haven’t done, we talk to the people who are experts, and then go out and do ourselves.
Create by living, design by doing.
Anyone can draw a garment, for the most part, but understanding how the garment should be shaped, constructed, and patterned is something that we do from the design inception, and take it through the development process. Our design and development team understand the importance of fabric construction and consumption to ensure the garment is made in the most efficient and optimal way, while not hindering the performance or fit of the garment.
As it relates to construction methods, we have many in-house tools that help us develop garments or features, and innovate new ways to progress the technical nature, or aesthetics of the garment. Some of these tools include:
- Laser cutter machine
- Commercial Sewing Machine
- pneumatic heat press welder
- Wolf fitting forms
- Patterning software and tools
- Large digitizing boards
- Color matching light box
- Pantone color library
A massive part of the product creation process is having the ideal resources. This includes everything from Fabrics & Materials, Trims, and the ideal manufacturing partner that can align with your construction standards, costing targets, and timelines. WERX has been lucky enough to build an incredible network of reliable and ethical source base over the past 2 decades that ensure we can achieve the goals of brands that we work with. From large scale factories, to smaller specialty workshops, we have the resources to get your products made.
Factory Base: USA, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Taiwan, El Salvador, Nepal, Italy, Mexico.


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Production of ‘Maze Runner’ film delayed indefinitely as actor Dylan O’Brien continues to recover
By MELANIE DOSTIS
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS|
Apr 29, 2016 | 9:13 PM
Filming of "Maze Runner: The Death Cure" has been delayed indefinitely as actor Dylan O'Brien needs more time to heal from the severe injuries he suffered on set last month.
Production in the third movie of the dystopian fantasy series was scheduled to resume May 9, but 20th Century Fox said it is being postponed.
"The resumption of principal photography on 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' has been further delayed to allow Dylan O'Brien more time to fully recover from his injuries," Fox said in a statement released Friday.
The "Teen Wolf" star suffered multiple broken bones in the horrific accident.
An injury report recently released on the WorkSafeBC website appeared to detail the incident, claiming that an undisclosed worker on set was hit by a motorcycle while filming and was left with a "concussion, (a) facial fracture and lacerations."
"The worker struck his head on the pavement and temporarily lost consciousness," the report read.
The fan-favorite, post-apocalyptic movies are based on the James Dashner novels, in which O'Brien's character is a on a mission to find a cure to a deadly disease.

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Beware the latest Binance email phishing scam
The email that claims to let users import ERC20 tokens directly is a scam.
As one of the world's largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance is under constant attack from bad actors and the Internet is rife with imitators. One of the latest imitations has been arriving in people's email inboxes.
It claims to let people import ERC20 tokens from Ethereum wallets directly to Binance. It then delivers a link to a phishing site in the form of a big yellow "import tokens now" button, followed by a friendly link to the actual Binance support page to lend it more legitimacy.
According to Reddit users the link leads to "blnnance" which suggests that all the good Binance phishing URLs might have already been taken, and that these scammers are counting on people not looking too closely.
Unwary users who follow the link and sign in will have inadvertently given away their login detail and password, and probably their money, to the scammers.
The most worrying part might be questions around how scammers managed to get an email list of cryptocurrency users.
One Reddit user who says they use a unique email for all their signups – which can be a useful move for situations exactly like this – says they received the scam to the same email address they used for the KIN token campaign.
If you participated it that, then you might well have received this email as well. This is what the scam email reportedly looks like.
Disclosure: At the time of writing the author holds ETH, IOTA, ICX, VEN, XLM, BTC, NANO
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4K TV is the perfect choice for people who like to love to watch movies in clearer and better defined picture clarity.
TVs with 4K definition have 4 times more resolution than Full HD model which makes them perfect for streaming movies and playing games.
If you want to purchase the best 4K TV in India, then consider the below factors…
- Size of the TV
4K TVs come in different sizes from 43 inches to 75 inches. For better movie experience, you can go for bigger size but they are expensive. If you want budget friendly option, then 43 inches model is also good enough.
With multiple connectivity options, you can connect the TV with laptop, speakers, home theater, internet and gaming console. HDMI, VGA, USB are some of the common connectivity options. Make sure to choose a model that comes with at least 2 or 3 ports.
- Operating System
Operating system is an interface that lets you interact or operate the TV with ease. With this option, you can do much more than just watching channels. You can download Apps like Netflix, youtube, facebook, prime and others for internet video streaming. There are several different types of operating systems but Android OS is by far the best option.
So, in case you are looking for a LED or OLED and confused about which size to choose or simply which display type to go for, you can also read our “BUYING GUIDE” for more information on how to choose a 4K TV. Our experts have also listed Best 4K Ultra HD & OLED TV in India after several hours of research and testing.
Best 4K TV in India
|Best 4K TVs||Display Type||Screen Size||Connectivity||Bluetooth Support||Buy Now|
|LG Smart TV||LED||43-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||Yes||Check On Amazon|
|Kodak 4K Ultra HD Android TV||LED||43-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||Yes||Check On Amazon|
|TCL UHD Android TV||LED||50-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||No||Check On Amazon|
|Hisense UHD Android TV||LED||58-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||Yes||Check On Amazon|
|VU Smart TV||LED||50-inch||Built-in Wi-FiYes||Yes||Check On Amazon|
|AmazonBasics Android LED TV||LED||43-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||Yes||Check On Amazon|
|Redmi LED TV||LED||50-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||No||Check On Amazon|
|Best OLED TV in India|
|Sony Bravia A8F Smart TV||OLED||65-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||No||Check On Amazon|
|LG UHD Smart TV||OLED||65-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||No||Check On Amazon|
|Samsung UHD Smart TV||OLED||55-inch||Built-in Wi-Fi||No||Check On Amazon|
Best 4K LED TV in India
LG is known to be the leading brand when it comes to LED and OLED TVs. Starting off our list with one of the best in class is this 4K LED Smart TV with AI ThinkQ technology. The 43 inches LED TV allows one to connect headsets and soundbar wirelessly.
The 4K active HDR delivers a bright lifelike picture with a wider range of contrast. It also supports multi HDR formats such as HDR Pro 10 and HLG Pro. It has a cloud picture and video storage option. The LG content store provides varied entertainment content based on web OS.
- 4k IPS Display
- 4k Ultra HD resolution
- Smart features such as AI ThinkQ technology
- 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports connectivity
- Magic remote
- 1-year warranty
Available in an affordable price range, this LG LED smart TV is a perfect addition to the home appliances. The picture quality is amazing as is its sound experience. The webOS is quick and reliable. The magic remote makes it easier to access the web and browse through the content. The wireless connectivity works well with smartphones to share and control pictures and such. Overall, it is an impressive product.
- Good quality picture/sound display
- Easy access to web content
- Abundant HDMI and USB ports
- Not an Android TV
Kodak TV’s are well-known for their economic prices and come with smart glass protection, which you find in no other brand TV’s.
This LED TV from the brand comes in the size 43-inches and has a thin bezel design to suit the aesthetics of your living room. With a viewing distance of 90 cm, you place this TV in your bedroom or office space.
With the multiple connectivity options like HDMI, USB, WiFi and Bluetooth, you can connect your speakers or any other devices to the TV with ease. Having 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports, you can connect gaming consoles, hard drives, set top boxes and BluRay players.
Equipped with Android 9.0, you can download thousands of apps on the TV to enjoy your favourite shows and movies. This OS also enables voice-based search through remote to seamlessly select your favourite content.
- Comes with the brightness of 500 nits for clear picture quality even in the darkest scenes.
- The remote has dedicated keys for Prime, YouTube and SonyLIV.
- The zero dot IPS panel ensures accurate colours even from narrow viewing angles.
- 4K Ultra HD display for immersive viewing experience.
- Chromecast feature to view the content on your phone on the TV.
This is an affordable 4K LED TV with impressive features like multiple connectivity ports, HDR gaming, ultra-thin design, 24W immersive speakers. So, this TV makes your viewing experience enjoyable.
- Compact and easy-to-use remote.
- Amazing picture quality.
- 2 GB RAM.
- Sleek design.
- 1-year warranty.
- Netflix doesn’t come pre-installed.
Holding its second position as the global television brand, TCL has come up with an Android TV that is not only filled with impressive features but is also affordable. This alone makes the TCL Android Smart LED TV stand here in our list.
Great visual experience provided by ultra HD combined with HDR Pro for more picture clarity and detail. Advanced DTS premium and Dolby audio provide astounding acoustics to go along with the image. This Android TV is handy in terms of games, entertainment and personal notifications. The built-in Chromecast feature allows one to share and control the feed on the screen. The slim build of the TV adds to the beauty of the TCL Smart LED Android TV.
- Smart features with seamless connectivity
- High Ultra resolution
- 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports
- Dolby DTS premium and digital technology
- 1.5-year warranty
- Android TV
Needless to say, the TCL smart Android TV is a good choice for a mid-range LED smart TV. The Android service is fast and reliable. Easy connectivity and browsing make the experience more enjoyable. The ultrathin build of the product gives a chic and sophisticated look to it. Ample ports for external connectivity are available. However, the device doesn’t seem to support certain apps and platforms.
- Well within the price range
- Excellent smart features
- Easy to control
- Good picture quality
- Does not support certain apps and platforms
Hisense is the 5th largest electronics brand across the globe after Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG. The brand is well-known for providing a smooth interface for better customer satisfaction.
This LED TV from the brand comes in the size 58-inches, so it is large enough to suit large living rooms, office spaces or any commercial areas. With the 4K Ultra HD display, you can watch the TV clearly even when you place it 7-feet away.
Coming to the connectivity, the TV has 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports; so you can connect all your set top boxes, gaming consoles, hard drives to play your favourite content. With the Bluetooth option, you can set up your favourite high bass speakers to the TV for a theatre-like experience.
It is also equipped with 5G WiFi, so you can make use of the built-in chromecast feature to connect your smartphone to the television and play any content that’s on your phone.
Having the Android 9.0 PIE as the OS and the 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM; you can download as many apps as you want from the Google Play Store.
It is a big-size TV that suits big living rooms or commercial spaces. The TV is equipped with impressive features, so it’s a smart pick for movie and gaming lovers.
- Impactful 30W speakers.
- Voice search-enabled remote.
- Ultra slim bezel-less design.
- Built-in Chromecast.
- Noise reduction for a clearer picture quality.
- 4-years comprehensive warranty.
- Stylish remote with accessible keys for apps.
- Quad core super-speed processor.
- Ultra-slim design.
- Amazon Prime keeps closing repeatedly.
VU is a rising electronics brand that is well-known for producing high-functioning televisions at reasonable prices.
This 50-inch LED smart TV from the brand is an ideal size for small families with small to medium-size living rooms.
It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB slots, so you can connect your laptop, speakers, home theatre, gaming consoles, hard drives according to your need.
With Bluetooth 5.0, you can seamlessly connect your mobile phones or portable speakers in no time. The TV also has built-in chromecast, so you can play anything that’s on your mobile phone on the television.
This TV too comes with Android 9.0, so you get unlimited access to the popular apps, games and movies. Also, this OS provides a smooth interface, so you can easily scroll and access all the content on the dashboard.
The TV is equipped with the most advanced technology, so it allows you to block any appropriate content to prevent your children from viewing.
With impressive features like cricket mode, gaming mode, enhanced brightness, virtual-x surround sound; this smart TV is ideal for anyone who’s looking for a multitude of features in a single TV that comes within the budget.
- Has in-built 30W speakers to deliver surround sound with rich bass and clarity of dialogues.
- Has HDR10, Dolby vision maximizes the colour accuracy and contrast to ensure rich picture quality.
- Comes with pro-picture calibration mode to reduce noise reduction for realistic images.
- Ultra-edge 4K display to increase the overall brightness by 40%.
- 30W powerful speakers with high-bass for music lovers.
- Vivid colours.
- HIgh-quality Dolby vision.
- Bezel-less design.
- Smooth operation without any lag.
- 1-year warranty.
- Nothing specific to mention.
AmazonBasics is a private label from the giant Amazon itself and the electronics produced by this brand are at par with the big brands like LG and Panasonic in terms of quality.
This 43-inch smart LED TV from the brand is ideal for small families with small living rooms or for someone looking to have a smart TV in their bedroom.
It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports to connect hard drives, set top boxes, soundbars and other USB devices. The TV also has an IR port to control all the connected devices.
Unlike other TV’s, this one is built with the Fire TV operating system, so you can control it through Alexa voice controls. You can also download more than 5000 apps from the Fire OS play store.
The 60 Hz refresh rate, 1.95 GHz quad core processor ensures that you have an enjoyable gaming experience without any lags and disturbances.
This is a budget-friendly yet feature-rich smart TV with better contrast, ultra-bright screen, A+ grade panel to ensure brighter and clear image and video quality. With its powerful processor, the TV runs smoothly even while playing high-end games.
- 20W powerful speakers.
- 1-year warranty.
- Parental controls.
- Dolby Atmos for clear sound.
- Easy setup with a Prime account.
- Nothing specific to mention.
Redmi is a reliable brand not just for smartphones and tablets but also for TV’s and other electronics.
This 50-inch smart TV from Redmi complements a modern living room or bedroom decor.
It comes with 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports to connect all your hard drives, Blu Ray players and other USB devices. With Bluetooth 5.0, you can easily connect all your speakers, smartphones and other devices to the TV with ease.
This Tv is equipped with Android 10, a high-end operating system that ensures smoother operation. Also, it comes with impressive features like chromecast to connect your mobile to the TV, voice-enabled search for easy access with minimum effort, parental control to lock sensitive content.
There’s also a universal search to glean across all the OTT apps or to access any specific movie or show you want with ease.
If you want to have an unmatched viewing experience right from the comfort of your home, then this TV is the best choice. Along with 4K HDR, the TV has HLG technology for blur-free content along with vivid colours for a realistic experience.
- Built-in chromecast.
- 1-year warranty.
- Amazing brightness and quality of the visuals.
- Home-theatre-like surround sound system.
- Google voice assistant support.
- Nothing specific to mention.
Best OLED TV in India
Topping the list of the most preferred OLEDs in the market is the Sony Bravia KD-65A8F. Loaded with notable contemporary features, this 2018 model stands apart for being a complete package. The 65 inches smart TV has a top-notch display proficiency, thanks to the 8 million self-illuminating pixels that enhance the visual experience with blur-less images, stark colour contrast and wide viewing angle.
The aesthetic design of the OLED TV passes off for a remarkable piece of art adding to the decor of the living room. The one slate design brings out a certain elegance to the wall as it looks brilliant from every angle.
The 4K Ultra HD resolution provides an excellent picture quality that displays every minute detail to deliver a lifelike image. The 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme brings up to 40% of real-time image processing for a clearer display. The Triluminos display do not mask or saturate subtle colours and brings out vivid images to the screen.
The Smart TV feature is fast, intuitive and user-friendly. Sony-Android TV allows you to connect your smartphones and tablets to the screen for you to enjoy your favourite games and shows on a larger screen. You can download apps from Google Play on your Android TV or simply use a voice search to browse through the contents of your search. You can also cast your favourite shows through Chromecast to enjoy a wider screen experience.
The Notify Bravia app on the device can also keep track of your calls and text notifications when one is busy watching a show or playing a game. The Sony 4K HDR OLED Smart TV is a perfect associate for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Pro consoles. The smart TV can now also be controlled using an IR blaster to control both DTH box and TV.
- 4K UHD Resolution (3840X2160p)
- Smart TV features
- 4 HDMI and 3 USB ports.
- Clearaudio+ and acoustic surface technology
- 1-year warranty
- OLED, Triluminous, 4X reality pro display
The picture quality is ultimate when compared to its counterparts. The one slate design definitely works in providing an unmasked, clear, realistic image. The sound quality is something to look out for. It does provide you with a home theatre experience. The smart features are very handy and innovative. However, it does not support Apple OS.
- High image resolution
- Great picture display
- The aesthetic one slate design provides real-time images
- Acoustic surface technology and clearaudio+
- Smart features
- Supports the latest gaming consoles
- Sony-Android TV
- Does not support Apple OS
LG OLEDs have been ranked the World’s best-selling brand since its launch in the year 2013. With each and every year bringing new features and better display, the LG OLED TV with AI ThinkQ technology has slipped to the second position amongst the OLEDs in the Indian market.
The self-illuminating pixels of the OLED are known to turn on and off on their own in order to deliver exceptional details in the life-like images. For an ultimate cinematic experience, the 4K cinematic HDR with Dolby vision sets a new standard for picture quality. It offers one with delicate picture details without compromising the image quality. The OLED also supports HDR 10 Pro and HLG Pro formats. The active depth enhancer works towards analysing the image and boosting the contrast ratio by adding depth to the image. Its true colour accuracy provides a high-quality image that highlights subtle colours as well.
The overhead display of Dolby Atmos creates a powerful audio experience around you that works well with the clear and sharp images running on the screen. Adding to the true cinematic experience, the elegant design of the OLED provides a sleeker display of images.
- High image resolution-4K ( 3840X2160p)
- 40 W sound output (Dolby Atmos)
- Comes with 4HDMI and 3 USB ports
- 1-year warranty
- AI ThinQ technology with built-in Google Assistant
The sleek and superthin design of this OLED provides a better display of images. The Dolby Atmos surround sound compliments the huge 65-inch structure. Although the smart TV features need a lot more improvement, the LG OLED works well when it comes to Google assistant and other supported apps.
- AI ThinQ feature
- Good Dolby Atmos surround sound
- Thin and elegant build
- Amazing picture quality
- Does not uphold all the required smart TV features
This mid-range QLED Smart TV from Samsung takes the last position on our list of the best LEDs and OLEDs available in the present market. Although the screen size is smaller (55 inches) compared to the others in the list, the curve screen design radiates certain elegance in the living room.
The QLEDs inorganic quantum dots keep the TV from experiencing screen burnouts. The TV supports one invisible connection to keep the cables organised and away from the viewing range. The ambient decor mode allows one to display photographs or pictures in perfect harmony with appropriate background music to create a mood. The smart TV can be activated using Bluetooth and voice commands.
- Ambient Mode Display
- 4K UHD resolution
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- 4 HDMI and 3 USB ports connectivity
- 1-year warranty
- Bezel-less curve design
The cutting edge features of this QLED are impressive. The no gap wall mount and one connection box add to its elegance. The picture quality is mind blowing while the smart features on the TV are quite commendable. It has all the necessary features required to give it a modern outlook. It is definitely one of the best options for a QLED TV.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Elegant build
- Exceptional picture quality display
- Impressive smart features
- No Dolby vision
- The curve might obstruct viewing
Things To Consider While Buying a 4K LED TV
There are certain things to keep in mind while buying your LED or OLED TVs. As these are all big investments you should have a clear understanding of certain features and terms related to modern TVs like the screen size, viewing distance, smart features, connectivity and many more. So here we will educate you about the same. Check it out!
1. TV Size- Start From Your Room
Before you decide the screen size look around your entertainment room and how much space you have for the TV. Also, keep in mind that TVs screens are measured diagonally, the actual dimensions will be somewhere in the product description page.
Not only should the set fit into your living room where you plan to keep it but it also should be placed at a proper distance. If one is too close to the screen, individual pixels can be observed which does not give a good cinematic experience. Also, too big a TV inside a small room can not only look awkward but also can put a strain in your neck and back. Hence, remember to place the TV set at a distance that is three times the height of the TV. Consider the resolution as well to avoid unnecessary eye troubles. The ideal size for a medium sized living room is either a 55 inch television or a 65-inch television.
Another important factor that you should consider is the number of people watching the TV at once to decide on the screen size. If you have a big family or enjoy watching cricket with your group a small TV with a narrow viewing angle won’t do any good. Usually, 4K TVs come in big sizes and with a 4K TV never settle for a smaller screen, remember “bigger is always better”.
2. LED or OLED- What to Choose and Why?
With innovations touching the sky, televisions have evolved quite a lot today and are more affordable. The new choices in the market for a display type are:
LED: Thinner and swankier LCD screens use light emitting diodes (LED) to light up the screen by illuminating certain parts and dimming the others. This refining process of the picture makes the image look more realistic, clear and contrast. The LEDs illuminate the pictures appearing in the edges of the screen as well to give a wide viewing angle. The advantage of having an LED picture display is that one can view the screen without having the trouble of daylight shadows casting on the screen. On the other hand, it does have its own cons such as motion blur during the quick transition of scenes and trouble with off-axis viewing.
OLED: OLEDs are the next generation display type used to deliver a clear cut contrasting image on the screen. The organic LEDs come with backlighting that blacks out certain areas and brightens up the required colour to display a stark contrast between the picture and the background. These organic LEDs are controlled at the pixel level. They are a bit high priced when compared to LED displays but research is on par on developing quantum dot display technology that might bring the LED LCD screens a bit closer to the OLED display level and save some money.
Price becomes a boundary for some people and in that sense LEDs are affordable and yet delivers awesome picture quality that totally justifies the amount you pay for it. A 50-inch LED TV price around 45,000 where an LCD TV of the same size cost around 2.5 Lac.
Now comes the factors that decide the price for an OLED TV that is a whopping 2.5 Lacs. Does it even worth the price? Well, apart from the affordable price, picture quality, colour contrast levels, depth of blacks and whites, viewing angle every other thing you search in a good TV is there in the OLED. Though the price is much higher than the LCD the overall viewing experience becomes exceptional.
3. Pixel Density- 4K is the Ultimate
Gone are the days when people watched on a standard definition screen. All the smart TVs nowadays especially the ones with an LED or OLED display work with an HD screen with 1080p. But 4k Ultra HD screens are the most popular ones in the market right now that allow high definition images without any distortion of the image. A standard resolution chart for an ultra HD should contain 3840 X 2160 pixels, this is almost 4 times than the Full-HD TV. 4 times better resolution or pixel density isn’t just an upgradation it is a massive improvement over the picture quality. The new HDR 10 and HDR Pro features of a 4K TV allow more colours to the image making the picture look more realistic.
Please note that 4K ready is not equal to a 4K TV, it means it can show 4K content but the picture quality of a 4K ready is nothing like an original 4K TV.
4. Connectivity- Go for More
Many LED and OLEDs promise seamless connectivity to the internet or external devices. Whether it is Bluetooth connectivity you are looking for or the good old ports, pay attention to the details. After spending a fortune on the best display, one shouldn’t fall short at the connectivity level. Look for an ample number of HDMI and USB ports. Given that one might use the TV for gaming, home theatre and other entertainment sectors, make sure the HDMI ports support the Ultra HD sources.
5. Smart TV Features- For Your Futuristic TV
The television sets nowadays are not only for viewing but for other interactive activities as well. It is a smart decision to buy a Smart TV as it supports many of your days to day activities while keeping you entertained. The smart TVs should be compatible with the operating system of your choice to allow you to surf through many internet-based services. Some newer models even work with live and streaming contents. Google has a certified official platform service with brands like Sony, LG and others. It is now easier to browse through your favourite content with just a touch or through voice recognition. Every smart TV comes with an unobtrusive content bar that refreshes and recommends the latest and trending web content. Smart TVs are an all in one package that supports gaming, casting and streaming of content.
6. Sound System- Matters A Lot
You might buy a high-end product but a smart TV fails to deliver if the acoustics are poor. Pay special attention to the audio experience the TV offers. Most of the sets are compliant with Dolby Audio but a few come with extra features such as clear audio+ and built-in home theatre. Even if the audio display is not up to the mark, the smart TVs must be compatible with most of the external sound bars and likes. You can think of buying an additional soundbar if you want the best experience.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Display wise, OLED wins hands down. The backlighting feature provides a stark contrast to the image with black and bright colours. The pictures look more realistic compared to LEDs. OLEDs are slimmer and more energy efficient.
4K simply means that the image displayed is four times the pixel used in a full HD resolution. A full HD has a measurement of 1920 X 1080 pixels. Four times this equals to 3840 X 2160 pixels which are standard measurement for a 4k Ultra HD TV.
Yes, so is LED, HDR and the new arrival quantum dots.
The highly advanced technology of OLED display has a number of pros to add to its list. Here they go
They are energy efficient. They consume less power compared to LED screens.
As of now, OLEDs have the most superior picture quality.
OLEDs have a sleek build and have high durability.
With Smart TVs now turning into Android TVs and other OS networks, companies have been keen on developing this new trend. Some have although already inculcated the feature, it is not very popular among the consumers. One should be aware of the chances of malware and bugs entering the system.
Yes, they can. With new features adding to the TV, smart TVs have become a synonym for phones, computers and other interactive devices. Expecting the same kind of response and function from the smart TVs might lead to its crash.
Choosing the right flat screen TV to your home can be quite intimidating given the numerous model numbers, features, size, shape, display type and price. However, once you have trimmed down your needs and features, this comprehensive list and guide will help you to make a perfect choice.
Our pick when it comes to LED TVs is the LG 43 Inches 4K LED Smart TV and for OLEDs, it is the Sony Bravia A8F Series OLED Smart TV. Both these TVs are loaded with features and provides excellent picture quality and overall value. The Sony OLED here wins the picture quality battle when compared to the LG LED, and that is quite obvious given the technology involved in OLEDs. But when it comes to value for money proposition, LG is a great buy as it is priced much lower than the Sony OLED.
There are many other LED and OLED TVs on the list that can be your preferred choice. So, do let us know your pick in the comment section below!


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Is Chicken Litter On Your Farm A Total Waste?
There are actually thousands of chicken farms worldwide. An incredible number of chickens are producing a large amount of manure. Even though this material could be easily placed in a composting pile just for creating fertilizer, you might like to produce fertilizer pellets instead. It is possible to hold these for quite some time and make use of them at your leisure, when you are choosing what crops you need to plant. Chicken fertilizer is recognized for its many beneficial properties, yet making chicken manure pellets could be very difficult. That’s why you will have to have a cost-effective chicken manure pellet machine that may be simple to use. You will find a guide on the way to find and employ one of these brilliant chicken manure pellet systems.
Some Great Benefits Of Chicken Manure
Why chicken waste make good fertilizer ? Chicken manure happens to be renowned for its very potent properties, containing micronutrients, as well as macronutrients, which you can use like a soil amendment. It will always contain higher amounts of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen that also will be gonna must replenish once a crop has exploded. Should you have had a way of developing a storable kind of manure to your crops, you would want to use it to create chicken manure pellets that you might use at any time.
An Introduction To Chicken Manure Pellet Machines
These are generally extrusion granulators in many instances. They are designed for producing granules of this material with a quite high density. Every one of the particles will be relatively equal in proportions and may last for several years. This specific form of machine will have a far higher efficiency level than most pellet machines that produce manure. Often manufactured from stainless to face up to rust and decomposition, you can produce these pellets with a very high rate of speed.
Elements Of A Chicken Manure Pellet Machine
How utilize chicken waste after the process of composting? At the top of the equipment would be the feeder where chicken manure material is going to be placed. You can observe exactly what is happening from the observation hold. You will find a gearbox assembly that provides you with the mechanism in the entire system. Additionally there is a pelleting chamber, a motor that offers the strength, plus a rotational component termed as a die roll that will cause the creation of the pellets themselves. These machines are designed to be simple to use to make chicken manure to biofertilizes. Simply add the fabric after turning it on and this will take it from there.
Why You Want This Pellet Machine Over All Others
The main reason for finding a granulator for chicken manure for producing chicken manure pellets is that it is considered the most efficient. It really is a combination of extrusion force, along with the die roll, that can cause the high production of these materials. The continuous rotation, and the adjustable speed of that rotation, present you with full control over how much you will be producing. You wish to choose this machine simply because it is highly efficient and can be acquired in a very affordable cost.
This guide to buying an expense-effective chicken manure pellet machine should be useful for finding one that will cater to your fertilizer granulation of chicken manure. Not all are designed in the same way. You can acquire one which has an entire system that is much more elaborate. It may include conveyor belts, storage bins, and lots of other components. However, if you just need a chicken manure pellet machine which can be used at your farm, simply choose one of several smaller more effective units. They are going to help it become so much easier to create the fertilizer pellets which will be needed at your farm using these simple systems.

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HEADQUARTERS CORE ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS
|Consultant Fees and Travel||–||–||–|
|Supplies, Materials, Furniture and Equipment||–||–||–|
|Fellowships, Grants and Contributions||–||–||–|
|Programme Support Costs||283,576||294,697||578,273|
|Total Expenditure (US$)||2,524,798||2,558,934||5,083,732|
|Income for Core Activities is recorded in total under the Trust Fund for the Strengthening of OCHA|
The Coordination and Response Division (CRD) has three
major responsibilities: to support the Emergency Relief
Coordinator (ERC) as principal adviser on humanitarian
issues to the Secretary-General and coordinator of
the international humanitarian response; to support
and guide United Nations RCs/HCs in the field on
complex emergency and natural disaster issues; and to
support the field, including through the management of
OCHA’s regional and field offices. CRD is responsible ‘for
supporting the coordination of country-level humanitarian strategies in
natural disasters and complex
emergencies, and is the working-level interface with
member states and partner humanitarian organizations.
CRD is also OCHA’s primary interface with partner agencies involved in early recovery and reconstruction.
In 2006, CRD led OCHA’s response to rapid-onset emergencies, including the South Asia earthquake, the crisis in Lebanon, the Yogyakarta earthquake and the drought in the Horn of Africa. At the same time CRD continued to support existing field operations, with particular attention to the effects of the Darfur crisis on Sudan, Chad and the Central African Republic (CAR), the worsening humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka, and the continuing challenges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). OCHA played a key role in the Juba Peace Process between the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army, with CRD staff providing technical support to the peace secretariat.
CRD consolidated the responsibilities of its country desks as part of OCHA’s broad reorganization and realignment of functions. It also developed new procedures and accountabilities for reviewing CERF applications and supporting the implementation of the cluster approach.
In 2006, CRD worked closely with OCHA field offices and HCs on neglected crises such as Afghanistan, Iraq, CAR, Chad, Timor-Leste, Kenya and Myanmar. In CAR and Chad, this resulted in additional Security Council and donor attention. In Kenya, OCHA supported the Secretary-General’s Special Humanitarian Envoy for the Horn of Africa to highlight the plight of the populations in northern Kenya suffering from devastating flooding. CRD missions to review OCHA’s presence and activities were undertaken in Eritrea, Chad, CAR, Sudan, the Republic of Congo, Burundi, Guinea, Indonesia, the Russian Federation and Pakistan.
CRD prepared for the establishment of the Emergency Preparedness Section (EPS) in Geneva, with considerable efforts made to ensure complementarity between EPS and the Early Warning Unit. CRD and the Emergency Services Branch (ESB) jointly updated the existing guidelines for natural disaster response, and continued their close cooperation with the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction and Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative.
In preparation for the consolidation of country desks in New York, a number of management issues were addressed, including updating the terms of reference for desk officers, reviewing the role of regional offices and integrating early warning and contingency planning functions. The need to strengthen information management was identified as a priority – within CRD, and between CRD and the field – and efforts were made to harmonize reporting from the field and information exchange between Geneva and New York. All these topics are being managed systematically through working groups and thematic focal points.
CRD worked closely with the Departments of Political Affairs and Peacekeeping Operations on integrated mission planning, including: downsizing the United Nations mission in Burundi; the expansion of the United Nations mission in Timor-Leste; and preparations for United Nations support to the African Union mission in Darfur. CRD also worked with both departments to provide inputs for Security Council briefings. CRD collaborated with UNDP’s Bureau for Crisis Prevention and Recovery and the United Nations Development Group Office in developing more coherent and predictable strategies for coordination in transitional settings, and began to operationalize these in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
|Consultant Fees and Travel||29,445|
|Supplies, Materials, Furniture and Equipment||9,364|
|Fellowships, Grants and Contributions||2,987|
|Programme Support Costs||167,017|
|Total Expenditure (US$)||1,451,050|
The Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) is the IASC’s primary instrument for humanitarian strategizing and fund-raising. Since 1992 a total of 240 consolidated and flash appeals have raised US$ 30 billion. The purpose of consolidated appeals is to bring humanitarian implementing organizations together with a common analysis, strategy and action plan. It is also to combine what would otherwise be overlapping, competing single-agency appeals and disconnected projects into a comprehensive compendium of priority projects that avoids gaps and serves as a meaningful funding barometer for each crisis. More than 100 organizations (including the United Nations, IOM, NGOs and occasionally the Red Cross) list project proposals in CAPs and flash appeals each year. The relevant General Assembly resolution and IASC rules require a consolidated or flash appeal for any situation requiring an inter-agency response.
In 2006, the CAP Section launched seven flash appeals for breaking emergencies, mid-year reviews for all 17 of the 2006 consolidated appeals, 15 new consolidated appeals for 2007 and eight miscellaneous appeals. The Section organized a global launch of the appeals in New York, a ‘Programme Kick-off’ donor meeting in Geneva, and a mid-year review launch at the Economic and Social Council.
The FTS is now firmly established as the world’s leading source of real-time humanitarian funding information. A total of 8,100 humanitarian funding items were recorded for 2006, to 117 countries, from 323 donor countries and organizations, through 673 implementing organizations, for 175 different natural or conflict-based disasters. In 2006, the FTS made new tools available, including: tables showing requirements and funding per cluster or thematic area, and per country for multi-country appeals; donor profile tables; a powerful new custom search function; the ability to show funds passing through pooled or common funds (as used in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and the CERF; and tables for regional and country-based humanitarian websites. The FTS was also reintegrated within the revamped ReliefWeb site.
The Secretary-General’s signature on the Humanitarian Appeal 2007 (the set of new consolidated appeals launched in November 2006) demonstrates the continuing high profile of CAPs. Appeals, together with the FTS, highlight the most severe and neglected humanitarian crises, and allow stakeholders to direct resources where they are most needed.
The CAP Section provided major support and inputs to the timely launch and function of the CERF in 2006, including: development of guidelines, criteria and procedures; identification of under-funded crises for CERF allocations and estimation of correct apportionment; tracking of CERF allocations on FTS; contributions to the design of a CERF management database; training of stakeholders on CERF (and its interaction with appeals and other elements of humanitarian reform) at headquarters and in the field; and participation in CERF Advisory Group meetings.
|Consultant Fees and Travel||–|
|Supplies, Materials, Furniture and Equipment||–|
|Fellowships, Grants and Contributions||–|
|Programme Support Costs||90,063|
|Total Expenditure (US$)||782,813|
As part of the strengthening of OCHA’s ability to rapidly deploy to crisis situations and its timely support to the field, in 2005 the Surge Capacity Project was upgraded to the Surge Capacity and Contingency Planning Section. This decision was made in response to a steady rise in the number, size and complexity of humanitarian emergencies, which had often overstretched the field capacities of both OCHA and the United Nations humanitarian system. Global strategic priorities for OCHA in 2006 made direct reference to ‘strengthening response mechanisms and tools, including OCHA’s surge capacity’, and the OCHA Senior Management Team’s report in September 2006 highlighted the need to integrate all of OCHA’s surge capacity services under one managerial entity to ensure coherence and effective coordination of resources.
The capacity of OCHA and the international humanitarian community to respond quickly and professionally to disasters and emergencies was rigorously tested in 2006. New challenges arose in the face of the Lebanon crisis, drought and fl oods in the Horn of Africa, displacement in Timor-Leste, the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the continued response efforts to the South Asia earthquake, among many other crisis and emergency situations.
The main tasks of the Section were to support OCHA field structures, RCs/HCs and CTs at the sudden onset or intensification of a crisis where it was beyond the capacity of the CT, and to provide internal support at headquarters if needed. The Section provided immediate interim leadership when an OCHA office was understaffed or just established in a country (Zimbabwe, DRC). It facilitated and guided the contingency planning, early warning and preparedness efforts of IASC-CTs in crisis-prone countries (Serbia, Zimbabwe). In the field, it supported CAP and mid-year review processes, guided inter-agency coordination processes and promoted the application of the humanitarian reform agenda. It also developed a comprehensive inventory of all critical OCHA tools and services available to be deployed rapidly in response to disasters and emergencies, and was instrumental in strengthening OCHA’s existing specialized rosters.
Specific activities of the Section in 2006 included: filling key coordination positions (Ethiopia, Zimbabwe); assisting in the establishment of OCHA field offices and hubs, or filling critical gaps (DRC, Kenya, Syria, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates); providing substantive advice to RCs/HCs and CTs on coordination mechanisms; piloting projects for implementation of the cluster approach and pool funding (DRC, Ethiopia); updating and drafting contingency plans (Senegal, Serbia, Zimbabwe); preparing CAP documents (Chad, Liberia, Yemen); and providing working support at headquarters. Contingency planning activities were carried out in close cooperation and consultation with the Contingency Planning Cell in the Coordination and Response Division (CRD) in New York.

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Hello all. I recently picked up this regulator and the attached device from an auction in hopes I can use the regulator(didn't know it was nitro) but I can't use the regulator and I don't believe I will ever need a change over system.(I did get some other needed stuff)
I have a tap-rite dual gauge nitrogen regulator - 740n series
I have a "The eliminator" by Assurance Valve Systems.http://imgur.com/PzaChtI
I am looking to get about 350$ for them.