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A galvanic cell is formed when ground water within a sump reservoir, tub or other pool, rises to contact electrodes constructed of dissimilar metals, the electrodes mounted in a bridge, with recessing, expansion brackets, to facilitate covering the sump hole and including an alarm device adapted to provide a warning signal should the water level exceed a predetermined level to contact the electrodes.
1. A water level detection probe that includes a galvanic cell for sump pumps having a sump reservoir in a sump hole with a sump hole liner forming a sump well to accumulate excess water and for installation of a submersible sump pump in a bottom portion of the well, and a discharge conduit to direct an excess accumulation of water to an outside external drain, the detection probe comprising:
an alarm activation circuitry including a battery operated, solid state alarm device to operate the probe in the event of a prolonged power loss, the alarm having an input threshold;
the probe comprising first and second electrodes suspended in a fixed, essentially parallel position over the well, and extending an essentially equal length into the well; wherein said first electrode comprises an aluminum rod and the second electrode comprises a brass rod, and each electrode communicating on the circuit with the alarm device for generating a voltage of 0.576 volts DC, due to the ionic differential between the aluminum rod and brass rod electrodes, when excess water of the sump well simultaneously contacts both of the electrodes, whereby the probe provides a water level detection and alarm system for sump wells that remains in a fixed position over the well, that has no moving parts, and that does not impede reuse by requirement for relocation and resetting following a use thereof;
means for suspending the liquid level detection probe in a recessed position near a top of the sump well, for positioning a sump hole cover over the well without interference with the probe, whereby said probe enables well closure and prevents escape of fluids from the well without warning; and,
means for adjusting the suspending means to fit any size sump hole.
2. A water level detection probe according to claim 1, wherein the sump reservoir contains a volume of ground water containing ions which form an ionic media and a galvanic cell when said ground water contacts both said dissimilar metal electrodes, with an automatic voltage output signal to the alarm, whereby said probe is advantageous for self-activating and de-activating operation without a requirement for manual monitoring for use thereof.
3. A water level detection probe according to claim 2, wherein said electrodes in contact with the ionic media generate a voltage of 0.576 volts DC concomitant with said simultaneous contact, without a necessity for complete immersion of said electrodes in the media.
4. A water level detection probe according to claim 3, wherein the power source comprises a wall mounted battery that is associated with the alarm and positioned above a highest expected water level, to provide a standby voltage for the alarm to offer protection when a power failure occurs, the battery having a range from 7 volts to 11 volts.
5. A liquid level detection probe according to claim 4, wherein the alarm device has an input voltage threshold and when the voltage threshold is exceeded, an audible alarm is sounded.
6. A liquid level detection probe according to claim 5, wherein the input voltage threshold of the alarm device equals 0.1 volts.
7. A water level detection probe according to claim 5, wherein the means for suspending the liquid level detection probe over the sump well comprises a support bracket assembly that spans the sump well and includes a plastic bridge having two ends, each of the ends connected to a repositionable recessed mounting bracket piece, for insulated positioning of said first and second electrodes in the bridge.
8. A water level detection probe galvanic cell according to claim 7, wherein the plastic bridge is formed as an elongate bar 11.5 inches long, 2 inches wide and 3/8 of an inch thick.
9. A water level detection probe according to claim 7, wherein the bridge further comprises a hole drilled therethrough at each bridge end.
10. A water level detection probe according to claim 9, wherein the means for adjusting the suspending means to fit any size sump hole comprises each said mounting bracket piece forming a stepped support bracket rotatably positioned at each end of the bridge and held in place by fastener bolts through said holes of the bridge ends.
11. A water level detection probe according to claim 10, wherein the system produces a zero volts when the ground water does not contact the electrodes; and the voltage generated when the level of the ground water rises to simultaneously contact the electrodes is 0.576 volts DC immediately upon said contact of the water with said electrodes, whereby the detection probe automatically returns to zero volts following an alarm and a removal of excess water from the well and is thereby advantageous for being repetitively operable without impeding reuse by any requirement of a voltmeter for resetting the probe at zero volts.
12. A water level detection probe according to claim 11, wherein each of the electrodes has a width, and the width of the first aluminum electrode is essentially equal to the width of the second brass electrode.
13. A water level detection probe according to claim 12, wherein said first electrode comprises a lengthwise dimension in a range from 5 to 7 inches and a diameter in a range from 0.150 to 0.200 inches and the second electrode comprises a lengthwise dimension in a range from 5 to 7 inches and a diameter ranging from 0.150 to 0.200 inches.
14. A water level detection probe according to claim 13, wherein each said mounting bracket piece is constructed of aluminum.
15. A water level detection probe according to claim 14, wherein each said mounting bracket piece is dimensioned to recess the bridge 2 inches into the sump well.
16. A water level detection probe according to claim 15, further comprising a pair of insulated conductors each of said conductor pair serving to connect the first aluminum rod and second brass rod electrodes to the alarm.
17. A water level detection probe according to claim 16, wherein the alarm device is mounted to a wall in an area remote from the sump reservoir and well above a highest anticipated water level of the ground water.
18. A water level detection probe according to claim 17, further comprising an alarm module having a protective resistor and a transistor in communication with the alarm device and the aluminum electrode.
19. A water level detection probe according to claim 18, wherein the transistor is a negative-positive-negative, NPN, transistor that includes an emitter, a base, and emitter-collector junctions, and the aluminum rod connects to the emitter.
20. A water level detection probe according to claim 19, wherein the power source is a battery having a positive and a negative terminal, and the brass rod connects to the positive terminal through the base of the NPN transistor via the resistor.
21. A water level detection probe according to claim 20, wherein the alarm device connects to the collector of the transistor and to the positive terminal of the battery, whereby when the water rises to contact and bridge the electrodes a voltage comprising 0.576 volts is generated to the base of the transistor that saturates the emitter-collector functions to activate the alarm.
22. A method for detecting that a volume of water within a reservoir has exceeded a predetermined water level, comprising the steps of:
providing a liquid level detection probe comprising a galvanic cell for sump pumps having a sump reservoir that contains a volume of ground water having a water level and further containing ions which form an ionic media; an alarm activation circuitry including an alarm device, an input threshold of 0.1 volts and a power source; the probe comprising a first aluminum rod electrode and a second brass rod electrode, each of the electrodes communicating on the circuit with the alarm device;
positioning the liquid level detection probe for sump pumps over a sump reservoir;
contacting the first aluminum rod and second brass rod electrodes in an ionic media when the sump reservoir volume of ground water rises above a predetermined level;
generating a voltage by a galvanic action of the aluminum rod and brass rod electrodes, when the electrodes contact an ionic media; and,
activating the alarm device.
23. In a sump alarm system composed of two electrodes comprising an aluminum rod and a brass rod and an audible alarm circuitry connected thereto, the improvement comprising means for suspending the two electrodes in a sump reservoir, said means consisting essentially of an elongated non-conductive bar, a stepped support bracket rotationally attached to each end of the bar, and means to hold each of the brackets in place when the electrodes are positioned in a sump reservoir.
24. The system of claim 23, wherein the non-conductive bar is plastic, and the stepped support brackets are aluminum.
25. The system of claim 24, wherein each support bracket is secured to the bar by a nut and bolt.
26. In combination, a sump comprising a sump reservoir, a sump pump, an external sump drain, and a sump alarm for detecting a high water level in the sump reservoir, the sump alarm including a detector comprising a first aluminum electrode and a second brass electrode, each of the electrodes parallel, spaced from one another, and extending an essentially equal distance into the well; and,
an adjustable suspending means for the electrodes comprising an insulated plastic bridge, and repositionable support brackets bolted to each end of the bridge.
27. The combination according to claim 26, further including an alarm comprising an alarm circuitry connected to the two electrodes for activating the alarm when rising water in the sump reservoir bridges the two electrodes.
28. The combination according to claim 27, wherein the support brackets are recessed and are made of aluminum.
29. The combination according to claim 28, wherein said first electrode is constructed of aluminum; and the second electrode is constructed of brass.
30. Improvements for a water level detection probe supported in a fixed position on a suspension means over a sump pump well of a type that contains a volume of ionized ground water which may exceed a capacity of the well, said water serving as an electrical circuit for the ends of said probe positioned at a predetermined height to be bridged by the water where it rises to exceed the well capacity, said improvements embodied by said probe, communicating on an alarm activation circuitry with an alarm device and a power source, comprising a first aluminum rod electrode and a second brass rod electrode the electrodes in parallel, and of essentially the same length, to form a galvanic cell for galvanic action at the aluminum electrode, and further, at the brass electrode, wherein said ground water normally found in a sump well forms an electrolyte of the galvanic cell for generating a voltage immediately upon contact of the aluminum and brass electrodes with the water of 0.576 volts DC, when the around water rises to a fixed position of the stationary electrodes, due to the ionic differential between the aluminum rod and brass rod electrodes, and 0.0 volts when the probe electrodes are not touching the water, wherein the suspension means comprises a support bracket assembly that spans the sump well and includes a plastic bridge having two ends, each of the ends connected to a rotatable recessed aluminum mounting bracket piece, for insulated positioning of said first and second electrodes in the bridge, and, wherein the alarm having an input voltage threshold of 0.1 volts, provides an alarm when the voltage threshold is exceeded by contact of said probe electrodes with the water.
The present invention relates to liquid level detection and alarm systems having a pair of electrodes and more particularly, to a probe having immersible electrodes of dissimilar metals to sense the level of liquids, such as water, by producing a voltage. This novel liquid level detection system protects against water damage by alarming when the level becomes appreciably high. The present invention finds application in sump pump water level alarms, Jacuzzi water overflow alarms and bilge water alarm systems. Other areas of application may include hot tubs, spas, saunas, whirlpools and swimming or wading pools.
A newly designed bracket provides for the universal mounting of the sensor probes in the sump reservoir. It is adjustable from a 9 inch to an infinite radius.
There has been a need for an improved method of sensing the level of liquids, such as water, to sound an audible alarm in the presence of high water to prevent water damage. High water detection and alarm systems have been in use for some time.
One of the more common systems consists of a buoyant float that activates a switch closure to complete an electrical circuit, sounding an alarming device. These systems can be subject to various failures as the system ages and these failures may defeat the purpose of the alarm system; floats may develop pin holes and fill with water. Other possible modes of failure may include buoyant materials that eventually become saturated with the liquid and lose their buoyancy; pivots and other members that are subject to corrosion may stick, preventing reliable operation; switch contacts may oxidize, causing the alarm system to fail and not issue its warning.
Another type of level sensing system determines the fluid level by measuring the conductivity of water when its metallic electrodes are immersed in the water. In this type of system the electrodes are made of similar metals.
In 1883 Michael Faraday observed that pure water was an almost perfect insulator; whereas aqueous solutions of certain substances were electrically conductive. If two electrodes are dipped into a container of distilled water, and one electrode is connected to the positive terminal of a DC source, the other to the negative, practically no current flows. When a small amount acid, base or salt is added to the water, it provides, when dissolved in water, a solution whose resistance is sufficiently low for the current to be appreciable. A solution that conducts an electric current is called an electrolyte and this conduction phenomenon is more commonly known as electrolysis. The resistance of the solution depends markedly on the concentration and upon the temperature.
This system has the disadvantage of becoming unreliable when the probes oxidize over a period of time. If the process of oxidation occurs, the total measured resistance will increase dramatically.
Other liquid level sensing systems sense the change in capacitance within a vessel to determine the level of the fluid. These systems are rather insensitive because small changes in the height of the fluid are not easily or reliably determined from the very small changes in capacitance.
Another system of sensing the fluid level is by determining the change of resistance when a self heated thermistor is immersed into the liquid. A self heated thermistor has the disadvantage of being unreliable when cooled too much and tripping the alarm if the ambient temperature suddenly drops. Wind passing by an unprotected thermistor can also give a false nuisance alarm. Generally, this system is more costly to produce.
There are several patents that disclose water level sensing and alarm systems.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,369,438, granted Jan. 18, 1983, to J. R. Wilhelmi discloses a sump pump detection and alarm system that generates an alarm in the event (1) high water is detected with power available, (2) high water is detected in the absence of power, or (3) when there is a power failure to the pump at any time.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,456,432, granted Mar. 1, 1984, to V. Mannino, discloses an emergency sump pump and alarm warning system comprised of an auxiliary battery powered sump pump that emits an intermittent audible and visual alarm when the battery powered sump pump is activated.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,314,313, granted May 24, 1994, to L. Janesky discloses an alarm system that sounds an audible alarm whenever the water level within a sump pump enclosure exceeds the operating level of the sump pump.
Therefore, it can be concluded that there exists a continuing need for the development of reliable and safe detection devices that can detect the presence of high water. In this regard, this invention fulfills this need.
The present invention in its preferred embodiment relates to an improved high water detection system that is designed for use with sump pumps. Whenever the water level in a sump increases beyond a predetermined level an alarm is sounded.
The system is comprised of a novel liquid level sensor mounted to a newly designed universally adjustable bracket. A pair of insulated conductors connects the liquid level sensor to a remotely located wall mounted audible alarm. The battery operated alarm remains operational even when there is a prolonged loss of power.
The present liquid level sensor detects a voltage that is generated when its electrodes come in contact with the rising water within a sump.
The probe is comprised of two electrodes, each of which is made of dissimilar metals. The combination of two dissimilar metals immersed in an electrolyte constitutes a voltaic or a galvanic cell, named after Volta and Galvani, who first studied them. The principle of which the galvanic cell operates may be considered to be the opposite of an electrolytic cell.
In the preferred embodiment, the two electrodes used are aluminum and brass respectively. However, it should be understood that there are numerous other combinations of dissimilar metals that can be used, and should not detract from the spirit of this invention.
As a first step of understanding the principles of operation of the galvanic cell, consider what happens when the aluminum electrode is dipped into the water. Aluminum ions immediately go into solution. The chemical equation for this process may be written as follows:
The presence of more aluminum ions in solution increases the reverse reaction rate; and the electrode potential decreases to a lower equilibrium value. It is evident that the equilibrium potential of the aluminum with respect to the solution depends upon the concentration of aluminum ions that surrounds the aluminum electrode.
Conversely, copper and tin ions go into solution surrounding the brass electrode. The chemical equations for this process are:
The ground water normally found in a sump reservoir forms the electrolyte of the system. This ground water is not generally a pure water that is devoid of ions. Today the ground water is contaminated with various salts and acids which makes it slightly conductive by decreasing its resistance.
Typically, the voltage that is generated when the aluminum and brass electrodes just barely touch the water is about 0.576 volts DC, and when not immersed or touching the water, 0.0 volts. When this voltage change is applied to the input of an alarm module, it provides an extremely sensitive, reliable and repeatable system.
The alarm module has an input voltage threshold of about 0.1 volts and when this voltage threshold is exceeded, an audible alarm in sounded. A battery provides a voltage having a range from 7 volts to 11 volts furnishes the operating voltage for the alarm and its associated circuitry. This module is normally mounted to the wall well above the expected limit of the rising water.
The bracket that holds the dissimilar electrodes is comprised of a plastic bar, and two formed metal end brackets. The plastic bar is 11.5 inches long, 2 inches wide and 3/8 of an inch thick. A hole at each end allows attachment to the formed aluminum brackets. These formed support brackets are free to be positioned so that the entire assembly can be fitted into various sized sump reservoirs. Once positioned, they are each held in place by two nuts and bolts. These brackets can be rotated to fit any size hole, ranging from a 9 inch radius to an infinite radius.
Another advantage of this newly designed bracket assembly is the use of stepped end brackets that mount 2 inches below the top of the sump reservoir. By recessing the bracket, it allows the sump cover to be placed on top without causing an interference.
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that detects a DC voltage that is generated when two dissimilar metal electrodes come in contact with or are immersed in a fluid.
It is another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that provides reliable and repeatable performance when it detects a DC voltage that is generated when two dissimilar metal electrodes come in contact with or are immersed in a fluid.
It is still another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that provides increased sensitivity by detecting a DC voltage that is generated when two dissimilar metal electrodes come in contact with or immersed in the fluid.
It is yet another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that sounds an audible alarm when the water level exceeds a predetermined height.
It is still another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that has an audible alarm system that is battery operated to offer protection when a power failure occurs.
In addition, it is another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that is corrosion resistant because of the selection of materials and because the electrodes are not immersed in the liquid.
Also, it is still another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that has no moving parts that may be subjected to corrosion, such as floats and the like.
Additionally, it is still another object of this invention to provide for a water level detection system that has no additional moving parts that may be subjected to corrosion, such as switch contact closures that sound the alarm. The use of a solid-state alarm eliminates this problem.
One other object of this invention to provide for an adjustable and repositionable sump bracket that spans the sump reservoir. It can be installed in sump holes which range from a minimum 9 inch radius to and infinite radius.
Lastly, it is another object of this invention to provide for an adjustable and repositionable sump bracket that is recessed to allow the sump cover to be positioned over the sump hole without interference.
Further advantages will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading and understanding the following detailed description.
FIG. 1 is a detailed exploded view of the sump alarm system showing the dissimilar metal electrodes mounted to the universally positionable bracket.
FIG. 2 is top sectional view of the universally positionable bracket as mounted in a sump hole.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the dissimilar metal electrodes connected to the alarm circuitry.
With reference to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, the preferred embodiment of the invention 100 is a newly designed sump alarm which utilizes a novel liquid level detection probe shown in its typical use in a sump environment.
The sump pump reservoir 1 is a liner for the sump hole that permits the submersible sump pump 2 to be placed in the bottom of the sump well. The sump pump 2 connects to discharge conduit 3 to direct the excess accumulation of water to an outside external drain.
The newly designed sump pump bracket is comprised of a plastic bridge 4. This plastic bridge measures 11.5×2.0×0.375. Bolted to each end of the plastic bridge 4 are two repositionable recessed mounting brackets 5 and 6. These support brackets are made of aluminum and are dimensioned to recess the plastic bridge 2 inches. This support bracket assembly spans the opening of the sump and is adjustable for hole sizes ranging from 9 inches to infinity in radius.
Electrode 7 is comprised of a 6 inch long aluminum rod, 0.187 inches in diameter; electrode 8 is comprised of a 6 inch long brass rod, 0.187 inches in diameter. A pair of insulated conductors 9 connect the electrodes 7 and 8 to the wall mounted audible alarm 10. The sump cover 11 rests on top sump without interference from mounting support brackets 5 and 6.
Turning now to FIG. 2, where the top view of the mounting support bracket assembly is shown, the end brackets 5 and 6 are shown spanning the rim of the sump reservoir 1. Electrodes 7 and 8 are positioned in the insulated plastic bridge 4.
FIG. 3 is a schematic which shows the electrical connections from the dissimilar electrodes 7 and 8 to the alarm activation circuitry and subsequently, the alarm. The alarm module 10a is comprised of resistor 13, transistor 12 and an alarming device 10. Electrode 7 is made from an aluminum rod and connects to the emitter of NPN transistor 12. Brass electrode 8 connects to the base of NPN transistor 12 via protective resistor 13. The alarm device 10 connects to the collector of transistor 12 and to the positive terminal of battery 14. The negative terminal of battery 14 connects to the common connection of the emitter of NPN transistor 12 and aluminum electrode 7.
When the water 15 rises in level so as to touch and bridge the electrodes 7 and 8, a voltage of approximately 0.576 is generated. This generated voltage results in a minute current to flow into the base of transistor 12, causing the saturation of the emitter-collector junctions, thereby activating the audible alarm 10.
The details described are with reference to the preferred embodiment. Obviously, modifications of this invention can occur to others skilled in the art upon reading this specification. It is not the intent to limit the invention to the exact construction details shown, but to include any modifications or alterations that fall within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents.


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Pebble Beach’s special “American Dream” class was also exemplified by the Mantaray, a sports car inspired by flying fish. Dean Jefferies—a designer, fabricator, and Hollywood stuntman—was part of the SoCal hotrod team that produced the first Cobra in 1962 for Carol Shelby.
Jefferies’s car is a masterpiece of engineering and style. The chassis is a prewar Maserati Grand Prix car with a hand-built body of tubular steel. It was painstakingly covered with over 86 pieces of welded and formed sheet aluminum. Jefferies created the car’s signature bubble top on a rig that blew hot air into molten Plexiglas until it bubbled to the desired size. A 289 Ford V-8 with four Webber carbs, given to Jeffries by Carol Shelby, powers the asymmetrical car. The car sits on 15-inch Halibrand magnesium wheels and Goodyear Blue Streak racing tires.
Cross-Atlantic influences on American design were evident in other exquisite cars at Pebble Beach. Famed American auto designer Virgil Exner—considered the father of the tail fin—designed the 1965 Bugatti Type 101C. It was built on the last chassis produced by the original Bugatti company of Molsheim, France. The Bugatti Type 101C, created to revive the prewar marque, was built by Carrozzeria Ghia using Exner’s design. It’s powered by a supercharged 200-horsepower straight 8. In 1965, the car was exhibited at the Turin Auto Show in an unsuccessful attempt to garner orders for the custom design.
Gene Winfield, the legendary car customizer, designed The Reactor—which was commissioned and built for the 15th annual Hartford Autorama in 1965. It features a four-wheel fully independent self-leveling suspension from a 1956 Citroën DS and a flat six-turbocharged engine sourced from a Chevrolet Corvair. Initially called the “Autorama Special,” it was later purchased back by Winfield, who renamed it The Reactor.
The combination of the Citroën chassis and Corvair engine created the opportunity for the low hood. The self-leveling suspension allowed for the low ground clearance—as narrow as four inches. The hood, doors, roof, and headlights can be actuated by remote control. In its later life, The Reactor became a popular Hollywood TV show car appearing in episodes of Star Trek, Bewitched, Batman, and Mission: Impossible.
Other innovative 1960s American models on display the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance were: the XR-G futuristic hot rod by Tex Smith; the Farago CF 428 built for John DeLorean; the way-out 1967 Gyro-X Alex Tremulis Prototype that uses a gyroscope to keep the car upright; and the Alfa-inspired 1965 Pontiac Vivant Roadster by Herb Adams.


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Makino Irvine in Orange County
Ultimate Sushi & Seafood Experience
Makino Gourmet Sushi & Seafood Buffet is founded by international sushi chef Kaku Makino. Makino has developed the highest standard for buffet-style dining with a beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, and most reasonable price. We use the freshest and finest ingredients to create authentic Japanese cuisine.
You will be surprised at our wide variety of food section. Be sure to bring a huge appetite with you, and enjoy all-you-can-eat!!
Finest taste and Highest quality Sushi and seafood buffet restaurant in Las Vegas and Irvine.
Makino is the original gourmet sushi and seafood buffet.We are commtted to serving the freshest ingredients and the highest quality food.You are expected to indulge in sensational taste of the finest Japanese cuisine.

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FEBRUARY 2024 | FESTIVAL ARENA BY INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL | FESTIVAL CITY, DUBAI
SiGMA EURASIA AWARDS
The Eurasia Awards will be held during the first edition of SiGMA Eurasia. Alongside premier networking opportunities, the gala event brings together luminaries in the industry for an evening of recognition and celebration of achievement, attracting a guest list of over 300 esteemed individuals to its inaugural debut.
Aside from shining a spotlight on some of the most intriguing and creative projects to change the face of the sphere, the Eurasia Awards will also feature an art auction – with all proceeds diverted to the SiGMA Foundation.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the SiGMA Foundation. Find out more about the SiGMA Foundation’s work here.
Anyone working in the gambling industry can nominate a company, project, or person in one of the listed categories. The five best nominations will be shortlisted with the winner to be selected through a combination of judges (70% votes) and the public (30%).
Deadline to nominate: TBA | Deadline to vote: TBA | Winners revealed: TBA

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Vegetable Spicy Rice (vegan). Makes: 4 (as a side)
For the rice and vegetables
250g extra firm tofu
185g long or short grain brown rice, rinsed thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer
2 tsp KTC Minced Garlic
100g chopped green spring onions
2 small green chillies, sliced
64g carrots, finely diced
64g red peppers, diced
For the sauce
3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, plus more for veggies and to taste
1 tbsp peanut butter
2-3 tbsp organic brown sugar, muscovado, or maple syrup
1 tsp KTC Minced Garlic
1-2 tsp chilli garlic sauce (more or less depending on preferred spice)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil (or grape seed oil)
- Preheat oven to 200°C, gas mark 6, 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or lightly grease with non-stick spray).
- In the meantime wrap the tofu in a clean, absorbent towel and set something heavy on top (such as a cast iron skillet) to press out the liquid.
- Once the oven is pre-heated, dice the tofu into ¼ inch cubes and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 26-30 minutes. You’re looking for golden brown edges and a texture that’s firm to the touch. The longer it bakes the firmer and crispier it will become so if you’re looking for softer tofu remove from the oven around the 26-28 minute mark. Set aside.
- While the tofu bakes prepare your rice by bringing 2.5 litres of water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add rinsed rice and stir. Boil on high uncovered for 30 minutes, then strain for 10 seconds and return to pot removed from the heat. Cover with a lid and let steam for 10 minutes.
- While the rice and tofu are cooking prepare the sauce by adding all the ingredients to a medium-size mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and adjust flavour as needed, adding more tamari or soy for saltiness, peanut butter for creaminess, brown sugar for sweetness, or chilli garlic sauce for heat.
- Once the tofu is cooked, add directly to the sauce and marinate for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat a large metal or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, use a slotted spoon to scoop the tofu into the pan leaving most of the sauce behind. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown on all sides. Lower heat if browning too quickly. Remove from pan and set aside.
- To the still hot pan add garlic, green onion, peas, chilli, peppers and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, and season with 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce.
- Add the cooked rice, tofu and remaining sauce and stir. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve immediately with extra chili garlic sauce for heat (optional). Crushed salted, roasted peanuts or cashews make a lovely additional garnish with sesame seeds too. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days, though best when fresh. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.


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Creme Caramel (Flan).
Ingredients of Creme Caramel (Flan)
- It’s of sugar.
- You need 2 cups of milk.
- You need 4 of eggs.
Creme Caramel (Flan) instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Melt 1 cup sugar until golden (wipe sides with wet brush) Carefully pour into 4 ramekins and pie pan..
- In a saucepan bring milk just to boiling over medium heat. Stir hot milk a little at a time into beaten eggs. Stir in 3/4 cup sugar. Pour into ramekins and pie dish..
- Place dishes on a towel in a roasting pan. Fill with boiling water to halfway up sides of dishes..
- Bake 40 min until fork comes out clean. Let cool..


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Facial wrinkles and creases are part of the aging process. They begin to appear as the underlying collagen and elastin fibers break down and wear out. While this breakdown is part of the natural aging process, it can also result from excessive squinting, frowning and smiling.
Fat transfer, also called autologous fat transplantation or micro-lipoinjection, plump up facial features with a patient’s own fat and is a popular alternative to other wrinkle treatments. Fat transfer to the face is a safe, natural, non-allergenic procedure designed to recontour your face and can provide definition to your cheeks and chin.


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Madrid’s Restaurants Face a Hard Road in the Post-Covid World
Travel is limited, outdoor dining mandatory and police decide how many tables are allowed.
Europe is emerging after weeks of lockdowns that kept shops and businesses shuttered, and residents safe at home. On this week’s episode, Bloomberg economy reporter Jeannette Neumann steps out onto the streets of Madrid to speak with restaurateurs and hoteliers. In a post-coronavirus world where travel is limited, outdoor dining mandatory and police decide how many tables are allowed, reopening a business brings new challenges to stay afloat.


At the end of March, the ACIMEX team participated in the INDUSTRY trade show at the Parc des Expositions in Paris. This event is part of the large French industrial gathering launched under the GLOBAL INDUSTRY banner.
This year, INDUSTRY 2018 gathered over four days all the industrial solutions needed to improve productivity and competitiveness. Distributed in hall 5, 1,000 exhibitors welcomed more than 22,000 visitors.
A highlight for ACIMEX, vacuum lifting specialist
Thanks to this new edition, which brought together in one place all the major players in the French industry, ACIMEX has reinforced its image as a lifting expert and has been able to benefit from a high number of renowned visitors. It was a great opportunity to meet new partners, but also to discuss current projects with some of these customers.
Although most of the contacts were French, we had the pleasure to welcome some of our foreign agents. A personalized training session on vacuum technology was completed by the commercial team.
ACIMEX will participate soon in the CEMAT exhibition in Germany, for new meetings with our customers!
ACIMEX, the expert in heavy handling, can work with you on your projects. Please contact us or ask us for a quote.


2nd Circuit Court rules Title VII prohibits sexual orientation discrimination; 1st openly trans recruit signed contract joining military
SECOND CIRCUIT COURT RULES THAT TITLE VII PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Said HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow: “The Second Circuit's decision today affirms what we have known all along: sexual orientation is a protected characteristic under Title VII. LGBTQ people are entitled to a safe workplace, and no person should be discriminated against because of who they love. This is a long due victory for equality.” More from Gay Star News.
BREAKING: Victory in 2nd Circuit! The court holds that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. This supports what we’ve been saying all along. Everyone deserves the right to be #OutAtWork, and no one should be fired for it. #LGBTQ— Lambda Legal (@LambdaLegal) February 26, 2018
THE FIRST OPENLY TRANS RECRUIT SIGNED CONTRACT TO JOIN THE MILITARY: The Pentagon yesterday confirmed that an unnamed, openly transgender recruit has signed a contract to join the military -- becoming the first to do so since the military began allowing out trans applicants to enter the Armed Forces on January 1. The decision comes as courts have so far blocked implementation of Trump’s transgender military ban. More from The Hill.
GEORGIA SENATE PASSES ANTI-LGBTQ BILL; HRC CALLS ON HOUSE TO REJECT: SB 375 would allow child welfare organizations -- including adoption and foster care agencies -- to turn away qualified Georgians seeking to care for a child in need, including LGBTQ couples. “Plain and simple -- SB 375 is discrimination dressed up as a ‘solution’ to a fake problem,” said Marty Rouse, HRC national field director. More from HRC, Bustle and Newsweek.
TUESDAY TAKEDOWN: Yesterday, at a gathering of the National Governors Association at the White House, Washington Governor Jay Inslee stood up for teachers and children across the country, counting the ways Donald Trump failed in his response to the Parkland shooting and in his dangerous plan to arm teachers. More from MSNBC.
WATCH: "I've listened to the first grade teachers that don't want to be pistol-packing first grade teachers ... I just suggest we need a little less tweeting here and a little more listening," Washington Gov. Inslee tells President Trump during discussion on arming teachers. pic.twitter.com/9ZC1H7yRVL— MSNBC (@MSNBC) February 26, 2018
HRC IS TRACKING SEVEN HIV CRIMINALIZATION MEASURES THAT THREATEN THOSE LIVING WITH HIV & AIDS: Despite advances in medicine that can prevent the transmission of HIV or treat those exposed to the virus, unconscionable HIV criminalization bills are currently being considered in Georgia, Kentucky, Arizona, New York, West Virginia and Oklahoma. New York is considering two bills. More from HRC.
SCOTUS REJECTS CASE ARGUING THAT SAME-SEX MARRIAGES ARE “NOT LEGALLY THE SAME AS OTHERS”: The case arose from a custody dispute following a divorce and has been sent back to a lower court for final determination of the custody questions. More from The Arizona Daily Star.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
THREE MONTHS AFTER AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY DECISION, NEW SOUTH WALES HAS NOT UPDATED THEIR ONLINE MARRIAGE LICENSE FORM: The form still refers to the “groom” and “bride.” More from BuzzFeed.
ISRAELI AIR FORCE HOLDING TALKS TO BECOME MORE LGBTQ FRIENDLY: More from Gay Star News.
READING RAINBOW - Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
The New York Times shares the history of “The Boys in the Band,” a performance with LGBTQ themes being revived for its 50th anniversary


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Striking with massive twin blades, the Redeemer fires the killing blow with its built-in shotgun.
The 救贖者 is a hybrid gunblade that merges the functions of a shotgun with a melee weapon. Apart from its normal melee abilities, the Redeemer can also fire off a charged shotgun blast to hit enemies at range.
Enemies hit by the shot have a chance to be stunned for a moment, while enemies on close range will be ragdolled.
Ranged charged attack benefits from x4 stealth damage multiplier.
Does not use ammunition.
Charged attack deals very high total damage.
Listed charge damage is per pellet, i.e. each pellet deals 75 Blast damage without mods.
Relatively high stamina consumption
Charged shots have damage falloff
Slow attack speed.
Low critical chance.
Attacks are queued which can result in the player stopping the combo before the final attack animation yet the weapon will continue the animation into the gunshot, which makes the player vulnerable to attack.
While using a primary or secondary weapon, holding E will discharge a charged shot from the weapon, while spamming the melee button will use normal attacks. Likewise, When equipping the Redeemer, holding E will discharge the shotgun, however the final attack in its animation will also automatically discharge the weapon.
Unlike the Glaive or other throwing weapons, the Redeemer's ranged attack does not leave the user unable to use the weapon for several seconds, as the Redeemer never leaves the user's hands. Rapidly switching between ranged and melee attacks is thus possible with the Redeemer.
The Redeemer's shotgun blast shoots 10 pellets, each dealing the listed 75 thrown damage, giving the charged shot a total combined base damage of 750.
The Redeemer can be fired while sprinting unlike Primary and Secondary weapons. Charging the weapon to do so will momentarily slow the Warframe down at the start of the charge before resuming full sprint.
Surprisingly, the shotgun blast is silent, making it effective for stealth gameplay.
Unlike guns, the shotgun blast will not make a Volatile Runner explode on death, due to it being a melee weapon.
The Redeemer does not have an ammo limitation, so the shotgun can be fired as much as desired.
Firing the shotgun does not invalidate the "The Sword Alone" achievement.
Additionally, the Redeemer's shotgun will contribute to the "Swordsman" sub-mission.
The charge attack function is affected by attack speed mods and Warframe abilities.
The maximum range of the charged attack is affected by Reach.
Channeling the shotgun shot will consume energy for each enemy hit per pellet, ex. If shooting 1 enemy and 3 pellets hit, it will take away 3*(energy cost) so a standard channeling efficiency weapon will take away 15 energy if 3 shots hit.
While the Redeemer has a very low listed Status and Critical Chance, the shotgun blast calculates the chances for both individually for each pellet, thus making the weapon's actual Status and Critical Chance with its ranged charged attack much higher than listed.
If melee auto-aim is enabled, this allows your character to automatically aim directly at the nearest enemy in range and fire without additional aiming required.
Each pellet benefits from the bonus damage of Energy Channel, meaning a shotgun blast after using a Warframe's fourth skill could do an additional 2000 damage before any other bonuses.
Try to avoid standing extremely close to targets when firing the shotgun; it only does minimal damage and ragdolls as stated above. Stay at least five meters away when using the gun to ensure the majority of the pellets connect.
Charging the blast with quick-melee and then jumping to cancel it will result in the Redeemer being held in combination with your current weapon.
The Redeemer is not properly aligned with the hands of some, if not all Warframe models, causing the already thin handle to clip into the user's hand, giving the appearance that the Redeemer is 'floating'.


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I am sorry that you’ve never known what it is to have an older sister. Mothers and fathers and grandparents may have failed you in your short nine years, but an older sister never even got a chance to do that. I’m sorry that you’ve never been in on the tradition of watching Little Women when it gets cold or passing each other notes between our rooms or secret codes for knocking on the door. I’m sorry that there haven’t been sororal piggy-back rides or late night talks or tickle fights. I’m sorry that you’ve been so solitary while we’ve been so together.
Can you believe that I already miss you and you’re just in the next room? It’s after midnight, but I bet you’re still listening to my keys clacking. I just tucked you into your covers to next to Jubilee (tonight is the kind of night that calls for doubling up next to someone warm) and you asked me to sing for you. Meggie, a big sister is someone who sings you lullabies on nights when Mommy is crying. We miss you already.
You’ve been through more in the past nine years than I might go through in my whole life, yet I see you smiling through the tears. I see you forgiving and learning to hold your own temper. I see you coping like a pro. You astound me.
You have this tender heart and strong moral compass and I wonder who in the world ever pointed you North in your life? Every Christmas when you get a year older, you’ve looked back on a year of chaos and turmoil. Role models seem to be scarce and yet your heart is so strong. You are something I never thought I’d see and you’ve singlehandedly restored my hope in humanity.
I sometimes wish you were born into my family and I could’ve known you and loved you your whole life, but then you wouldn’t be Meggie. And we wouldn’t be us. I wish I could see the front of this embroidery work the Lord is stitching, because from under here, everything looks like chance and loose ends. From under here I cannot fathom why you would need to go through what you have, but God knows.
I told you today while we both cried at the kitchen table that someday we’ll look back and hardly be able to remember this sad time. Before I know it, you’ll be a lovely American lady and I will wrack my brain for the feeling of your soft skin and the smell of your shiny hair. I want us both to remember that you call your freckles “sparkles” and say that they’re a gift from the sun who loves you. You have a little up-turned nose and clear hazel eyes and the shiniest hair I ever saw. You have little square hands and feet and a gap between your two front teeth that makes you smile with your mouth closed, but we sometimes catch your real smile and it’s electric. Oh, how we love you.
I feel fear grip my heart because I think I’m about to push fast-forward on the best movie I’ve ever watched and next time I see you, the credits will be rolling on your childhood. I pray it’s not long until you’re here for good, part of the family, safe.
Stay small, Meggie. Stay small and sweet and soft. Stay silly and bright and brave. Be just like this when you come home and be just like this the rest of your life, because I think you’re positively perfect just the way you are.
Tomorrow you and Mommy and Daddy will fly out. You will spend one more night together in Chicago and then you’re off. Across the sea, the miles, the barrier between us. You’ll be back to the orphanage and the boarding school, life without a family. That’s what feels like sand paper going down my throat. You could’ve lived your whole life without knowing the love we cannot help but lavish on you. How many more Meggies are out there tonight, just praying that someone would stroke their hair and sing “I see the moon” before drifting off to sleep?
I didn’t know I wanted another sister. I didn’t know I could love another the way I love the ones I already had. But oh how I do. You’re like a dream of a girl from a book. You are the flourish at the end of our family name. I love you, Meggie-Moo. Hurry home.

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The LED display control card is the core component of the LED display. The LED display controller is responsible for receiving the picture display information from the computer serial port, putting it into the frame memory, and generating the serial display data and scanning control timing required by the LED display according to the partition drive mode. The LED display control card can be divided into a Synchronous LED control card and an asynchronous LED control card. So, do you know what the Colorlight control card of the LED display is? What are their characteristics?
1. Synchronous LED control card:
Mainly used to display videos, graphics, notifications, animations, etc. Mainly used for indoor or outdoor full-color LED large-screen displays. The working method of the Colorlight synchronous LED control card system to control the led display is the same as that of the computer monitor. It maps the image on the computer monitor in real-time with an update rate of at least 60 frames/sec. It usually can display multi-gray colors, Can achieve the effect of multimedia advertising.
Its main features are real-time, rich expressiveness, complicated operation, and high price. A set of synchronous led display control card systems generally consists of a sending card, a receiving card, and a DVI graphics card.
2. Asynchronous LED control card：
Asynchronous LED control card, also known as offline LED control card or offline card, is mainly used to display various texts, symbols and graphics or animations. The screen display information is edited by the computer, pre-loaded into the frame memory of the led display through the RS232/485 serial port, and then displayed and played screen by screen, cyclically, the display mode is colorful and varied.
Its main features are simple operation, low price and wide range of use. Simple asynchronous LED control cards can only display digital clock, text, and special characters. In addition to the functions of a simple control system, the graphic asynchronous LED control card has the biggest feature that it can control the display screen content in different areas.
After understanding the control card of the LED display, do you want to know how the control card of the LED display is used? The next article will tell you.
Common LED control card manufacturers mainly include: Huidu technology, Colorlight, Linsn, Nova, mooncell, etc.
Mainly divided into three categories: single and double color control cards, multi-color control cards, and full-color control cards
Different brands of control cards and corresponding installation software are different. The same brand is also divided into different models, and the functions are very different. Small-area monochrome screens usually use simple partial-area control cards, which are cost-effective; while larger-area screens can use partition control cards, the price is higher.
The connection methods between the control card and the computer include: network port (TCP/IP), serial port (RS232, RS485), U disk conduction, GPRS wireless connection, Zigbee wireless connection and other main methods.


The community came together to experience rich cultures in celebration of Harmony Day at the Living and Learning Centre in Pakenham on Thursday.
Music School of Hope founder sasha Rechichi said Harmony Day is about celebrating cultural diversity in our country.
“I believe it’s important to celebrate Harmony day because no matter what ethnic background you come from we all can come together on this day and be one in harmony,” she said.
“With racial conflict being at an all-time high this gathering shows that we are no different.”
The day consisted of varied performances including African drumming, Sudanese dancing and two group songs were performed by ESL and VCAL students.
To top it all off, there was a sign language performance, a vocal act performed by the Men’s Shed and a solo artist performance.
“Harmony Day is a time to share the message that ‘everyone belongs’,” Cardinia Shire mayor Graeme Moore said.
“This day encourages us all to engage with our community, respect cultural and religious diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
After all, Australia’s cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are.”
In Cardinia Shire alone, residents originate from an estimated 150 different nationalities.
“Our migrant communities continue to make significant contributions to our economic, social and cultural life in many areas, including education, arts and sport,” Cr Moore said.
“As a growing municipality, it is to our benefit to create a unified community, with a blended cultural essence of our own.
“I am proud to be a part of a community that works together to ensure everyone feels they belong.”


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Psychological effects of human trafficking
The list of possible mental health effects of human trafficking is long and complex, but the most common ones are:
Human trafficking victims also carry a lot of guilt and shame surrounding their experiences, and many suffer from identity confusion, alienation, and suicidal ideation.
The symptoms of anxiety, substance use, depression, and PTSD can impact a victim’s ability to cope, plan, or commit to treatment- which means recovery and healing could take years.
Traffickers often use these vulnerabilities to maintain control for those already struggling with these issues. They take advantage of the fact that these people may not be capable of making informed decisions, or their judgment may be impaired.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 ( TTY: 711) or text 233733. If you or someone you know lives in California and needs behavioral health or mental health services, call Serene Health at 844-737-3638 or visit us at www.serenehealth.com to schedule an appointment. We have appointments available 7 days a week from our telehealth platform, so you can speak to a therapist from the location of your choice.

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This week, the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee conducted a public hearing delving into the policies and procedures the U.S. State Department employs for preserving federal records.
NEWS: Delta Regional Authority, state and local partners invest more than $7 million into the Missouri Bootheel economy
Investment helps expands fiber optic infrastructure in Marquette tech district
The Salem community and I took a major step toward fall last Friday when we watched Salem High Football return to play under the familiar ‘Friday Night Lights’. The start of a new school year is exciting because it is an opportunity for students to set new goals for the academic year and start to put plans in motion to achieve those goals.
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement regarding a new report showing that an estimated 85 percent of Missouri counties could have only one Obamacare insurer in 2017:
This week marks the 20th anniversary of “welfare reform” and at the time it was hailed as one of the most widespread changes to addressing federal poverty our nation had ever seen. They promised it was the end of welfare as we would know it.
This August much of the country is experiencing an uncomfortable heat wave, but in southeast and south central Missouri it is just something we expect every year. And, while the temperature and humidity make it uncomfortable to be outside it is also an important time of our growing season. However, one thing most everyone wishes we could do without is the mosquitos.
Over the past 11 days, I have travelled nearly 3,000 miles, visited all 30 counties of Missouri’s 8th Congressional District and have visited almost 50 different farms and agricultural businesses. There were early mornings and long days in the scorching Missouri heat over the past two weeks, but that is nothing new to many of the incredible folks I had the opportunity to visit with.
Congressman Smith offered his congratulations to the newly sworn in officials from Texas County.
On Wednesday January 4th, Congressman Smith met with Vice President-elect Mike Pence to discuss how Congress is going to work with the Trump Administration to provide relief for Americans struggling under Obamacare.
Congressman Smith is pleased to hear that Hartmann US will begin production in Rolla in January 2017. Hartmann produces egg cartons that are used around the world.


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It kind of feels like we’re just hopping around Israel, doesn’t it?
Today’s been so good.
Do you ever wonder what Jesus was like as a kid? Perhaps you imagined Jesus as a child while walking around Nazareth today. Surely, thinking about this definitely peaks our interest, at least for me! I even wonder what Jesus looked like. I highly doubt he looked anything like what Hollywood portrays him as! But if we’re being serious, what he looked like doesn’t at all matter.
There are probably many more, but I can think of three instances in Scripture that speak to the truth that we don’t need to see Jesus to better our faith.
Firstly, there’s the story of the Roman Centurion in Luke 7:1-10. Without going into too much detail, Jesus commended his “great faith” even though he never literally saw Jesus – at least in this story. Jesus even said that he hadn’t known anyone in all of Israel with such a faith as his. This, in part, proves that “great faith” can come without physical sight.
Secondly, there’s Jesus’ words in John 20:29, after he was resurrected. At the end of his encounter with Thomas, he said, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Jesus makes two strong points here. One, there’s the ability to believe in Jesus without seeing Jesus, and two, those who do believe in Jesus without seeing him are blessed. I hope that’s you!
And thirdly, at the beginning of Peter’s first letter to the “elect exiles,” he writes, “Though you have not seen him [Jesus], you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” (1 Peter 1:8-9) We may think that our love and joy for God would increase if we were walking around with Jesus two thousand years ago, but this passage breaks that thinking! An incredible love and an indescribable joy can be found in someone who believe in Jesus without seeing him.
Well, I’m done for the night. I hope you get a good sleep for tomorrow!
PS – Let’s be “biblically aware” with these Scriptures read for tomorrow: for the Mount of Olives, read 2 Samuel 15:30-31, Zechariah 14:1-5, Matthew 24:1-51, 26:30-35, Luke 21:37; for the Garden of Gethsemane, read Matthew 26:36-56; for the City of David, read 2 Samuel 5:6-9, 6:1-15, Luke 2:1-11


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My schedule has been filling up at any alarming rate and I'm finding it more difficult to carve out the time needed to complete the projects I have begun and move on to other projects waiting in the wings. This weekend I decided to make some definite headway on some things that have been lingering around in various stages of completion (or should I say incompletion).
painting my daughter's room and stripping a chest of drawers. Here's an update. Although the painting of the room was completed some time ago, the bedroom door, which had been taken off the frame for stripping and priming, has yet to be done. My daughter has been using a curtain on a tension rod in place of a door for over a month and while she has been a very good sport about it, I know she wants her door back. Making headway on stripping this door was my number one priority this weekend. Given the experience I had with stripping my son's door in August when he painted his room, I was not really looking forward to it but I was determined. Here you can see what the door looks like with much of the paint in the center panel scraped off. The dark brown color is the original stained and varnished finish of the door before all the layers of paint were troweled on over the years. It took me an hour or so to get most of the paint off the center panel and then I started on the other side and did the same. The doorknob and hinges were taken off, cleaned and stripped as well. I didn't get too much further than this before the sun went down.
I probably would have gotten further along with the door had I not taken some time out to help my husband harvest some apples from my tree. He was up on a ladder placing winter covers on all the air conditioners and was in the vicinity of the tree. He just couldn't resist those red beauties so he reached over and started plucking those he could easily reach. I caught most of them but some hit the ground and got banged up. We ate a couple of those and they were really delicious. Maybe the garden lime I added around the base of the tree at the beginning of the season was the reason for that. In any event, I guess I have some apple pies and fresh apple sauce in my near future. On a somewhat related note, I made a batch of fresh seasoned tomato sauce for the first time last night using tomatoes and some fresh basil, oregano and scallions from my garden. My intention is to use it as a base for a lasagna I'm planning to make in the near future. Can't wait.
My son came home from a shopping trip with his girlfriend. (Can you imagine? A guy who actually goes shopping with his girlfriend?) They had gone shopping for Hallowe'en costumes and modeled what they had purchased when they got home. My son chose a Scotsman's outfit complete with kilt and cap and his beautiful girlfriend, Carla, chose the Mad Hatter.
So, getting back to that chest of drawers I was stripping last month, I completed staining it in a pale green color which is totally unlike me. I tend to be a lot more conservative colorwise when it comes to furnishings but I felt adventurous and decided to break with convention. To punch up the green, I stenciled a design on the chest and drawers in a deep turquoise color. In the photos at left you can see the completed drawers and the chest in progress. It will soon be finished. Now all I have to do is find a spot for it in my already crowded crafts workshop where it will be used to house some of the TONS of craft papers I have.
The rest of this month is coming up hard and fast and I still have loads to do. I need to finish stripping and priming the bedroom door, complete the stenciling of the chest of drawers, attend one board meeting, one community association meeting, create a database, design and manufacture an invitation for a client, celebrate my son's 23rd birthday, my husband's and my 26th anniversary and get flu shots. And then it's November.
Whew! I think I need to lie down and take a nap.
Ballo ergo sum
- Gitana, the Creative Diva
** Title of this post is a line from the poem, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost.


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HRSE are proud to be in partnership with QUB School of Arts, English and Languages for this lunchtime recital promoting the talented violinist Rohan Harron and equally accomplished horn player Jack Reilly. Rohan and Jack were the successful applicants in HRSE’s Young Artist Scheme 2022/23, and as such will be involved in the ensemble’s activities during this season. Rohan is currently studying violin and composition at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and Jack is a horn student at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London.
They are joined here by Hard Rain pianist, Daniel Browell. In addition to Daniel’s activities with HRSE he is Assistant Head of Keyboard at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and enjoys a busy and varied performing career.
Music for Horn & Piano (1967) Thea Musgrave (1928)
Horn & piano
Nocturne (1994) Kaija Saariaho (1952)
Vespers for Violin (2014) Missy Mazzoli (1980)
Amplified violin, delay & soundtrack
Trio for violin, horn & piano “Homage a Brahms” (1982) György Ligety (1923 – 2006)
Violin, horn & piano
(No tickets required)
QUB, Harty Room
Thursday 16th February 2023 1.10pm
Rohan Harron - Violin
Jack Reilly – Horn
Daniel Browell – Piano

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How Long Does It Take To Charge A Car Battery While Driving Ideas. Revolutions per minute (rpm) of your engine determine the duration of your battery charging. It takes nearly 1 hour to charge your battery while driving fully.
Once you start it, operate it as intended. The answer can vary, anywhere from about 30 minutes to as long as 24 hours. You may be wondering how long it will take your car battery to charge while you drive around?
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Another Consideration Is That The New Larger Battery May Be.
It might be worth it to check out the battery and charging system (alternator, voltage regulator, charging solenoid, etc.). Do car batteries charge while idling? How long a vehicle sits before the battery dies all depends on the car, but there are.
Starting Your Car Battery Regularly Doesn’t Have To Be A Long Process.
We’ll go more into both in detail below. This charges the battery and removes water vapor. The only caveat is that it doesn’t really “charge” that fast.
Using An External Charger Takes More Time To Charge.
You can start your car in 30 minutes. Do car batteries charge while idling? Generally, if you can keep your engine rpm up, your alternator will charge your battery at a faster rate.
You May Be Wondering How Long It Will Take Your Car Battery To Charge While You Drive Around?
Drive ten to twenty miles to really give it a chance to work. As covered previously, a car’s battery will charge whenever the engine spins the belt tied to the alternator. A car with an idling engine will still recharge your battery, but at a much lower rate than if you were driving.
Once You Start It, Operate It As Intended.
In fact, a dead car battery takes from 4 to 24 hours to reach a full charge. Most car batteries that are in good condition will last at least two weeks without needing you to start the car and drive to recharge it. When stored properly, a detached car battery can last up to six months.


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10 Best Books About Witches to Bring Magic Into Your Travels
We collected some of the best books about witches for your witchy bookshelf. You can find here some of our favorite novels with witches and you can choose from various genres from nonfiction, fiction through fantasy to folklore and young adult. Get ready for some magic because these are also some of the best witch books for beginners and fans alike since you can get inspiration for your next best fantasy witch novels or even find a new fiction book about witches to learn more about paganism and some real-life witches.
The best part is? You can not only get lost on the pages but in real life too because on your next holiday you can plan a trip to the magical places mentioned in these books.
So if you’re looking for a wickedly amazing read, you’re in luck because you’re going to find something you love and to get spooked by this fall.
One of the best books about witches for a magical visit to modern-day New York, US.
Dark urban fantasy meets the ancient Russian folktale ‘Vassilisa the Beautiful’ in this macabre young adult novel about a terrifyingly vengeful and wicked witch. True to its Russian counterpart, Vassa has inherited Erg, a sprite-like and impish doll, meant to protect and guide Vassa throughout her life. Erg is nothing like Thumbelina and is not afraid to get down and dirty. She also has sticky fingers, which can be deadly when your witch is not playing with all of her marbles.
Like any Cinderella story, Vassa is trapped in her stepmother’s and stepsisters’ miserable home. Treated poorly and expendable, they ask Vassa to
Vassa in the Night is not for the weak of heart, but will magically and darkly draw readers in with a tale about friendship and courage. One of a kind in its genre, leave the comfort of fashionable and prissy New York City and enter a bizarre and grim Russian folktale horror. Somehow, Porter manages to make this story seem like Disney gone wrong. Universal Halloween Horror Nights come to life, even.
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9| The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho | Fiction
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One of the best books about witches for a magical visit to modern-day London, Uk
The Witch of Portobello is my favorite Coelho book and not only because it’s about witches. The story follows Athena’s life from her unfortunate circumstances of birth until her death. Her story starts in Romania, then moves to Beirut and eventually she ends up in London where she becomes a controversial spiritual leader.
It’s easy to relate to Athena’s story because of her restless soul and her constant search for her best
8| The Penguin Book of Witches by Katherine Howe | NonFiction
One of the best books about witches for a magical visit to Europe & colonial America
The Penguin Book of witches is unquestionably my favorite nonfiction book about witches. It’s a collection of historical documents, writings about the seventeenth-century witch trials in the US.
This is the best history book about witches I’ve read so far. I found the stories and recollections fascinating and easy to read. Which is important because many books that were put together similarly somehow ended up dry and hard to digest. It’s a must read for everyone who’s interested in real-life stories of witches and the history of the witch hunts in colonial America.
The book perfectly showcases how communities fear those who are different than what’s considered normal, and how our fear of change can make our humanity vanish. For centuries over and over again our fear pushed and still pushes us to take unforgivable inhuman actions. Unfortunately, I think there wasn’t a more perfect time in our lifetime to read this book and to think about our actions and our silence both as an individual and as a society.
7| Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman | Fiction
for a magical visit to Modern-day Massachusetts, US.
Honestly, I didn’t love this book much during the first read. I’m not only a lover of books but a movie buff as well and I saw the movie version first ( and it became one of my favorite movies of all time). Because of this, my expectations towards this book were not only high but also utterly different than what would have been if I just picked it up in a store without knowing anything about it.
Nonetheless, I found the book magical, well written, and compelling. During my second read, the Owens sisters grew on me forever. Hoffman creates a magical world in a suburban town with witches, spells, black cats, magic potions, and ghosts. Her writing is powerful and able to pull its readers into the story after a few pages. It’s definitely one of the best fiction books about magic and witches for those who want something entertaining and spooky written for adults.
6| Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor | YA Fantasy, Myth, Folklore
for a magical visit to modern-day Nigeria.
If you want something totally different and exciting I would suggest you Akata Witch. It’s one of the best YA books about witches because of Okorafor’s style is delightful, it’s setting is original, it has a fresh take on magic, and it’s characters are likable and unique.
Our protagonist is Sunny a teenage girl who has a hard time fitting in and finding her way. Due to her albinism and because of the fact that she was born and raised (up until she was 9 years old) in New York Us the rest of the kids pick on her and even beat her. However, she’s able to build a true friendship with Orlu and eventually two other friends.
Together they embark on a magical journey where they learn about the ‘Leopard People’ who are able to do magic. Not only that but Sunny learns that she’s one of the most powerful of them all. Akata Witch is not only one of the best books about witches you will ever read but also one of the most unique.
5| Witch Child by Celia Rees | Speculative Fiction, YA
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for a magical visit to colonial Massachusetts, US.
I first read Witch Child when I was fifteen. Mary’s story (the protagonist) compelling, adventurous but terrifying as well. I read the whole thing in one night. The Witch Child is considered one of the best children’s books about witches but it’s well written and a good fit for adult readers as well.
Mary’s story or ‘The Mary Papers’ is presented as a personal journal that was found in a rare quilt from the colonial period. Rees did an excellent job creating authentic characters and descriptions of the time period.
Mary’s tale starts in 1659 when her grandmother is accused of witchcraft and is hanged in the town square. Mary, fortunately, is rescued by a strange woman and then sent to the New Land. During her journey, Mary realizes she has supernatural powers which she calls ‘The Sight’. While Mary manages to find a friend (Martha with a healer’s touch) she soon learns that the Puritans of this New World are just as intolerant and dangerous as the people she escaped from in England.
4| Dark Witch by Nora Roberts | Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
for a magical visit to medieval County Mayo, Ireland.
This was the first Nora Roberts book I’ve read and I was afraid of this book and excited about it at the same time. Afraid because I usually end up not liking even the most successful romance stories but excited because of its setting, time period and of course because it’s about witches.
This story revolves around the dark witch (the title kinda gives it away) and her family. The title is a tad misleading because in most cases this would mean something bad but in this case, it’s a good thing. This book is definitely not a thriller or a dark and scary witch story but rather a paranormal suspense story with a dark twist.
Iona (our main character) sold her belongings and decides to move to Ireland where she meets two of her cousins. She shortly finds out that her new found cousins and herself as well are witches and that they have a deadly inheritance. It’s the first beautifully written book of a trilogy (as expected from Ms. Roberts), is a quick read with healthy but maybe a little predictable romantic relationships however the magical themes make up for it.
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3| Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison | Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
for a magical visit to modern-day Cincinnati, OH, US.
This is the book you should pick up if you want a good urban fantasy with plenty of violence, magical creatures, and complex and fun characters.
Rachel lives in a world where magical creatures don’t have to hide anymore because a virus wiped out half of humanity and they decide it’s safe for them to live amongst humans again. Our protagonist herself is an earth witch who works for the Inderland security and catches those who turn to the dark side.
Rachel lives in constant fear because her job is extremely dangerous and no one thinks she’ll be able to stay alive for long. Our heroine (Rachel) can be annoying and overly paranoid at times but if we consider her line of work it’s understandable. My favorite character was Ivy a vampire who has a special connection with Rachel. She fears but clearly attracted to Ivy at the same time. I would even say they’re flirting at some point and I hoped this would develop into an interesting romantic relationship but Rachel ended up with a guy.
The world is well built and is a quick and absolutely entertaining, fun read.
2| The Witching hour by Anne Rice | Gothic fiction, Science Fiction
for a magical visit to modern-day New Orleans, LA, US.
Ms. Rice’s writing style is impeccable, her characters are well-developed, and her storytelling techniques are undoubtedly brilliant and ‘The Witching hour’ is one of her finest works.
While most of my favorite Rice characters are from her ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ series there is just something absolutely magical about the plot and the Mayfair family that hooks the reader. This is a thick book with an elaborately plotted story of a centuries-old mystery of the Mayfair family who are waiting for the thirteenth witch in their succession. So the entity that has been passing itself through the eldest Mayfair women can finally become flesh.
1| Chocolat by Joanne harris | Magical Realism, Fiction
for a magical visit to modern-day France.
My favorite book about witches because I fell in love with Harris’s style and her characters. Vianne is a fantastic lead, she’s inspiring, warm, magical, and easy to relate to. Vianne and her daughter Anouk arrives at the village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes to open her chocolate shop and to settle down and try to leave her traveling days behind. However, not everyone is ready to accept her special treats and their effect on people.
This story is really a modern-day tale about finding happiness in life, tolerance between people, and how religion and other parts of our society can affect our lives, our behavior, and acceptance towards people who are different than us.
While the charming village Lansquenet-sous-Tannes is not a real-life place you can visit Flavigny-sur-Ozerain in Burgundy where the movie version was shot.
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Class: Sith Warrior, Juggernaut (Vengeance)
Love Interest: Vette
Despite being linked to several ancient and powerful Sith lineages, Kalen’dei’s family is largely seen as eccentric and isn’t held in high esteem among the influential Lords of the Empire.
Kalen’dei was thus raised far away from Dromund Kaas and Korriban by a family who places honor and duty above personal gain and power and whose loyalty is to the people of the Empire and not its institutions.
As such, no one was more surprised than himself when the Emperor chose him as his Wrath, a role he reluctantly took and vowed to play without changing his core values.
His unusual ways for a Sith Lord earned him the trust, affection and later unconditional love of former slave Vette whom he trusts to have his back in any situation.


Two new endings are available: Opportunity Knocks and Whispers in the Dark.
These endings are more focused than the existing two, with Opportunity Knocks pointing you towards a capitalist and credits-based path and Whispers in the Dark reflecting a science-focused, tentative strategy.
Endings are the Click for Biscuits version of an ascension or prestige, but I want to give them a bit more flavor and dynamism than you'd traditionally see. As more endings are added they will start to interact with each other and with your options in the game, so you'll have to make decisions about the strategies you want to pursue in later games and select endings that put you on the right path.
Two new personnel types were added -- both of which are ship specialists.
The Space Trader produces credits when assigned to a ship and the Food Writer produces fame. Hopefully these two specialists will start to help make fleet management more interesting and valuable.
You can now click on any label that displays a currency cost to set a goal for that particular currency. Once you set a goal, a small circular progress indicator will appear near the currency value in the status bar at the top of the screen. When the circle is full, you've reached the goal you set.
You can clear the goal for a currency at any time just by clicking on the progress indicator -- you can also replace the goal by clicking on any other cost label for the same currency.
Adjustable Game Speed
In the top left corner of the screen there is now an option for changing the game speed. You can choose "Slow" to reduce the game speed to half, or select "Fast" or "Very Fast" for twice and four times the standard speed. This is pretty handy when you've got your production pipeline balanced and are just waiting for a new skill unlock or something similar.


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We are trying to use an IR remote, with an IR receiver plugged into a breadboard. We have written code that successfully runs this receiver with the Raspberry pi, we would now like to port this over to the DB410c.
When running our code with the Raspberry Pi, GPIO set to “input”, there is no change to the voltage at the DataOut pin of our IR device.
When this same method is applied to the DB410c, the voltage is pulled down to almost half. Essentially the GPIO is pulling the device Voltage down and hence when a IR signal is received, say from a remote, the pull down from the remote goes un-noticed.
We would like to know why the GPIO’s, when set as input, are still pulling down, and by so much. And if there is a way to change this as we would not like our “input” GPIO to pull down.
PLEASE NOTE: We ran into this same problem when using the APQ8064 processor.
PLEASE NOTE: We can fix this problem by placing a battery in series with the DataOut to compensate for the voltage pull down from the pin, but would like to not have to do this.
I understand this is probably a tough question considering we are not providing schematics etc… Hopefully our point gets across.

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We are looking for the next up and coming indie filmmaker. This is not just an ordinary internship but more of collaborative opportunity for students. We will work with you to create a soundtrack and/or score for your upcoming project. We must feel strong about the synopsis and your plans to market the film in an upcoming film festival and/or pitch to a network, film studio, or investor. We will do this type of project once a year for students only. You will gain the collaborative experience to merge both music and film.
You will be responsible for handling all aspects of the film. You will be responsible for relating updates and working closely with the music production department of AudioFilms Recordings. Weekly conference calls will be required.
You must be a film student shooting your upcoming project. You must have access to your own equipment, crew and actors. You must submit links to your earlier creation. You must submit your synopsis for consideration. You must have a project plan/target date. Your enrollment in school must be confirmed. A CDA and Legal agreements to license/sync our music to your film must be signed, before we start the project.