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Now, with college behind her, Hannah maintains a calendar full of live and studio sessions for top pro’s as well as her own projects, “Pandorum”, “The Hannah Ford Band”— and her new Rock band “Bellevue Suite”— yet still manages to find time to do a bit of writing and teaching.
Another expression of her love for the drums has been Hannah’s enthusiastic support for young drummers. Hannah spends much of her down-time reaching out to others at school assemblies with her “Peace, Love & Drums” multi-media show and giving back to students at drum clinics and summer music camps. This generosity as well as her many other accomplishments has caught the attention of the drum industry and led to sponsorships and endorsements from some of the biggest companies in the business, including Zildjian, Gretsch, Gibraltar, Toca, Vater, Shure, Kelly Concepts, Thunder Echo Drums and Evans.
“It used to be that telling someone they hit like a girl was a put-down,” says Hannah, “but after watching the way women like Karen Carpenter, Gina Schock, Sheila E and Cindy Blackman play the drums, I’ll take it as a compliment. After all, what’s better than playing kick-ass drums in a rock ‘n’ roll band, doing what you love… and getting paid for it?”
While it’s obvious that drums have been the twinkle in Hannah’s eye ever since she was that precocious, drum-struck little girl in the third grade, neither passion or success have ever blinded her. In fact, the talented, dedicated young woman has become a serious musician and positive role model whose love of drumming, along with her reputation, only continues to grow.
Hannah Ford listens to and enjoys a wide variety of music— jazz, rock, pop, country, R&B, Latin and metal, to name just a few. Her favorite drummers range from legends such as Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Tony Williams, Jo Jones, Art Blakey and John Bonham to contemporary players like Paul Wertico, Peter Erskine, Stanton Moore, Neil Peart, Steve Smith and Vinnie Colaiuta as well as newcomers Chad Smith, John Blackwell and Jason Bittner.
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Drum Dungeon Bio - HANNAH FORD
Hannah Ford [born June 29th, 1990 in Louisville, KY]
“I remember that even back in elementary school I was a little ahead of my friends,” explains drummer, band leader and solo artist Hannah Ford. “That’s because I’ve known what I wanted to do ever since I was seven.”
Hannah Ford isn’t the least bit embarrassed about admitting that she found true love at the tender age of seven. She even remembers when and where she was smitten. It happened the day she was introduced to the drums in her third grade music class. According to her, it was love at first sight. Since then she has pursued her passion with a passion.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Hannah had the privilege of studying with some of the world’s greatest drummers and teachers, including Diane Downs, Louie Bellson, Ruben Alvarez, Jerry Steinholtz and Ndugu Chancler. After moving to Chicago when she was 12, Hannah took advantage of new opportunities to study and perform with mentors such as Peter Erskine, Stanton Moore, Danny Seraphine and Johnny Rabb.
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“I confess that when I was younger I wanted to be famous,” Hannah admits. “What kid doesn’t? But the more I was able to be around and observe these great musicians the more I learned and the more I realized that, in the long run, becoming a good musician is a much more appropriate and fulfilling goal.”
Following high school, Hannah accepted a scholarship to attend the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where she continued her studies with multiple Grammy winner, Paul Wertico. Hannah credits college with helping to expand her knowledge of music and allowing her to become a better, more versatile musician. At the same time she was playing in the school orchestral, percussion and Jazz ensembles, Hannah was also fortunate to work with major touring musicians like Ignacio Berroa, Wynton Marsalis, Butch Miles, Jeff Berlin and others.


Crews were responding to a fire at Madra Rua Irish Pub in Park Circle early Saturday morning.
North Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to the fire around 4 a.m., according to Live 5 News. Members of a Park Circle Facebook group posted photos of crews working the fire throughout the early morning starting at 4 a.m.
As of 9 a.m. this morning, the fire was out but crews were still onsite; when we stopped by this morning, damage could be seen inside. No official word yet on whether anyone was injured.
This is a developing story, check back here for updates.


After months of speculation on whether dreaded Russian hackers would try to meddle with the French elections the same way they did last year in America, cybersecurity researchers finally pointed the finger earlier this week.
In the last two months, according to the cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, the Russian hacking group known as "Fancy Bear" or APT28 registered at least four different fake domains in an apparent attempt to launch a phishing campaign against Emmanuel Macron, the moderate and pro-European candidate who won the election's first round on Sunday. The company, however, only published one of those domains, and didn't reveal why it was so confident that Fancy Bear was behind the alleged phishing campaign.
Now, other researchers are finding new clues that appear to point to Fancy Bear.
Investigating the information associated with onedrive-en-marche[.]fr, the only domain publicly identified by Trend Micro in its report, a researcher pinpointed three other domains connected to it, and apparently controlled by the same hackers. The three domains are portal-office[.]fr, accounts-office[.]fr, and mail-en-marche[.]fr. As we explained on Monday, it would make sense to use fake domains that mimic the real domain—en-marche.fr— and the name of his party (En Marche) to target Macron staffers.
All of the four fake domains were registered by someone using the same email address; email@example.com. (Whoever controls that account did not respond to a request for comment.)
Associated Press reporter Raphael Satter also found this link on Monday. And a Trend Micro spokesperson confirmed to Motherboard that these are indeed the four domains they identified.
Here's a graph showing all the connections and links between these domains.
At this point it's unclear how successful the hackers were in their alleged phishing campaigns against Macron.
Macron's party said in an emailed statement that it has been targeted by "at least five advanced operations of 'phishing' which targets rather largely and specifically the members of the campaign team," but all these were "blocked." Macron's digital chief, Mounir Mahjoubi, told the Associated Press that the attempts were "serious, but nothing was compromised." (En Marche did not respond to an email asking for more details about the phishing attempts.)
ThreatConnect, another security firm, delved into the little data that's public and found that there are indeed some links to Fancy Bear. In particular, the company pointed to the use of a @mail.com address to register the domains; an IP address (194.187.249[.]135) that was identified by the US Department of Homeland Security as being used by Russian hackers; and other associated IP addresses registered with the hosting service THCservers, which has been previously used by Fancy Bear. The company also identified a fifth domain (en-marche[.]co) allegedly linked to the other four phishing domains.
The attempts were "serious, but nothing was compromised."
All these tactics, according to ThreatConnect, are consistent with past tactics employed by Fancy Bear. But without more information on the actual phishing messages used against Macron, "we cannot definitively confirm that Fancy Bear is behind this," as Kyle Ehmke, senior intelligence researcher at ThreatConnect, told me.
Fancy Bear or no Fancy Bear, however, it's clear someone was trying to hack Macron. If some of his emails, or those of his staffers, mysteriously appear online before the second round of the elections on May 6 and 7, we'll get a better idea of who tried to hack him.
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Anguilla Slated To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in January 2021
The Valley, Anguilla, December 9, 2020….. The Ministry of Health and Health Authority of Anguilla officials have briefed the Executive Council on plans for the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines in Anguilla, following on the United Kingdom’s commitment to incorporate Anguilla and the other overseas territories into the procurement for mainland UK.
The vaccines are expected on island as early as January 19, 2021.
“Although Anguilla has had only six COVID-19 cases and no deaths thus far, as we welcome visitors from global destinations including those where the virus is prevalent, it means that Anguilla continues to be highly vulnerable,” declared the Hon. Parliamentary Secretary, Mrs. Quincia Gumbs-Marie.
“However, with the testing protocols we have in place, our enhanced public health facilities, and now the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine in January, we are confident in our ability to successfully and efficiently manage, treat and contain any incidence of the virus that may occur,” she concluded.
In Anguilla’s current Phase Two reopening, which started on November 1st, visitors to the island, including those on short stays of one to two weeks, can experience a wide range of certified and approved resorts, attractions, tours and excursions.
Guests may dine out at certified “bubble” restaurants, including such favorites as Blanchards, Straw Hat, Ember and Mango’s; play a round of golf at the Greg Norman designed championship course at the CuisinArt Golf Resort; take a memorable sunset or all-day sail aboard the Tradition, a classic West Indian sloop; and enjoy the ever-popular offshore excursions to Little Bay, Sandy Island, Scilly Cay and Prickly Pear, including private lunches.
A huge variety of watersports, from scuba diving, sport fishing and kayaking, to paddleboards, glass-bottomed boat rides, Sunfish and Hobie Cats are also available to the active vacationer.
And for fitness enthusiasts, beach workouts, yoga, spin classes, pilates or private one-on-one fitness classes are all on offer. Additional activities are being added weekly, as service providers become certified; guests should check with their host resort for more information.
Advance reservations are required, made through the hotel concierge/reservation staff or villa management, with transportation provided by a certified and approved ground operator.
“We have worked very hard with the Ministries of Tourism and Health to create the best and most innovative solution for our short stay guests in particular, to enjoy the rich and rewarding Anguilla experience,” said Kenroy Herbert, Chairman of the Anguilla Tourist Board.
“Our approach balances the twin priorities of protecting the health and safety of our guests and our residents, while providing the exceptional vacation experience that we are known for.”
All visitors are welcome in Phase Two, provided that they meet the pre-entry approval requirements.
Visitors planning to travel to Anguilla must visit the Anguilla Tourist Board website and complete and submit the Travel Authorization Form; a dedicated concierge will guide each applicant through the process.
A negative test result obtained three to five days prior to arrival is required, along with health insurance that covers travelers internationally, including COVID-related treatment, and all visitors will be given a PCR test on arrival.
Guests are required to remain in their rooms at their host property until they receive the result of the test administered on arrival, which is usually within 24 hours.
With a negative test result, guests are then free to make their reservations and embark on the approved excursions and activities.
Longer staying guests, of 14 days and more, are required to take a second PCR test on Day 15 of their visit (as the first day of the stay in place requirement is the day after their arrival).
If the test result is negative, they are then free to rent a vehicle and roam around the island on their own. Anguilla currently has the lowest Travel Health Notice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) at Level 1: Low Level of COVID-19 (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-1/coronavirus-anguilla).
For information on Anguilla please visit the official website of the Anguilla Tourist Board: www.IvisitAnguilla.com; follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AnguillaOfficial; Instagram: @Anguilla_Tourism; Twitter: @Anguilla_Trsm, Hashtag: #MyAnguilla.
Minister Bartlett To Chair OAS Tourism Recovery Working Group
KINGSTON, Jamaica; December 09, 2020: Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett has been selected to chair a high-level Organization of American States (OAS) Working Group, which has been charged with the development of an action plan, for the recovery of the cruise and airline industries in light of the fall-out caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Jamaica is very honoured to join these important discussions on the recovery of our tourism industry. As the newly appointed chairman of the Working Group focusing on cruise and airline recovery, we will seek to leverage the collective expertise of our members to find innovative solutions as we chart the way forward in this new normal,” said Minister Bartlett.
The working group is one of four announced during the 2nd special session of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR) held on 14 August 2020, to facilitate the effective and timely recovery of the travel and tourism sectors.
Minister Bartlett was recently selected as Chairman of the Working Group and will convene the first meeting on 10 December 2020 with representatives from the relevant member states, which include Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Peru and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
In preparation for this crucial meeting Minister Bartlett recently convened a national preparatory meeting with key stakeholders such as Professor Gordon Shirley, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica; Mr. Audley Deidrick, President & Chief Executive Officer of Airports Authority of Jamaica/Norman Manley International Airports Ltd.; and Mr. Shane Munroe, Chief Executive Officer at MBJ Airports Ltd., for their input.
Minister Bartlett explained that: “The output of the Working Group will be delivered for the consideration of the XXV Inter-American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism in October 2021.”
The Organization of American States is the premier regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis and decision-making in Western Hemisphere affairs. It dates back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C., from October 1889 to April 1890.
Saint Lucian Mud Bath From Your Desk? Saint Lucia Is The First Caribbean Island to Launch Augmented Reality (AR) Filters
Castries, Saint Lucia (December 2020) – The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) continues to inspire wanderlust with a new interactive digital experience on Instagram, introducing five custom Augmented Reality (AR) Filters themed in signature Saint Lucian looks and experiences.
Saint Lucia is the first Caribbean Tourism Authority to launch custom AR Filters. The SLTA is transporting users on a virtual experience inspired by Saint Lucian culture, heritage and popular island adventures. Augmented Reality (AR) is a fun and interactive way to inspire travel through virtual reality in a playful way.
The new AR Filters can be accessed on the @travelsaintlucia Instagram account by first selecting the effects tab with the smile icon, then pressing “Try It”. Users can choose from five custom filters that reflect Saint Lucian experiences. Filters include an iconic Sulphur Springs mud mask, a cultural madras hat, Carnival inspired headpiece, an underwater snorkel, and a Saint Lucia flag-colored flower crown.
The filters are accessible using either the front or back camera. Users can select the filters to feature in a photo, video or boomerang — along with adding stickers, drawings and text before sharing on their Instagram feed, story or Direct Message.
To encourage excitement about Saint Lucia and the new filters, the SLTA is offering the chance for one lucky winner to win a 5-night all-inclusive stay at Bay Gardens Resorts(@BayGardensResorts). The contest is open to the USA, Canada, UK, and Caribbean National Residents from now through January 23, 2021. A winner will be randomly selected and announced on January 24, 2021.
HOW TO ENTER THE SAINT LUCIA AR CONTEST: Step 1: Follow @TravelSaintLucia & @BayGardensResorts on Instagram. Step 2: Post using any of the five AR Filters on your Instagram feed or story and tag @TravelSaintLucia.
Saint Lucia is open to visitors and has Covid-19 protocols in place. For more information about Saint Lucia’s Covid response, including live updates about safety protocols and what travelers can expect when visiting, please visit www.stlucia.org/covid-19.


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Plans to cut $50,000 of funding from a Dunedin employment programme have been scrapped, saving 40 jobs.
The Ministry of Social Development intended to stop funding the Activity in the Community (AIC) scheme, for sickness and invalid beneficiaries, run as part of the Dunedin City Council's Taskforce Green.
Taskforce Green organiser Alex Griffen was made aware of the change late last month, but a well-timed visit to Wellington by Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull and lobbying by council staff convinced the ministry to retain it.
Mr Cull met ministry officials last month and an announcement early this month revealed its review of plans.
The scheme, which costs $50,000 a year to run, would now be incorporated under the ministry's job streams employment package.
Mr Griffen said common sense had prevailed.
"We were told we were going to be finishing, then it was extended for two weeks, then two months.
There were one or two people who were very concerned," he said.
The decision was "quite a surprise, because we are dealing with central government", but he did not believe there were any "fish-hooks" in the deal.
"It means a continuation of all the good work we've been doing."
Taskforce Green had been running for about 20 years and covered two groups.
About 40 people worked under the AIC branch, while two worked as supervisors of them under Taskforce Green.
Unemployed people were referred to the scheme through Winz. Activity in the Community workers remained on their benefit and received $21 as a participation allowance to work three days a week.
Supervisors were taken off the benefit and the council received a subsidy to employ them.
When he was first told the scheme would be scrapped, Mr Griffen's concern was for the people and those who relied on the service.
"They all want to be here.
"There is not one of them who comes with a grudge.
"It gives them a purpose," he said.
The workers carried out such activities as bundling council rubbish bags for sale, planting for the Dunedin Rhododendron Trust, trapping for the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust, and clearing graffiti.
"Over the years we've developed a system. We've got all these community organisations that depend on us."
Mr Cull was "very pleased the ministry has listened to our representations".
"Its change of stance means 40 Activity In The Community workers will continue to make their valuable contribution to the city's wellbeing through meaningful and satisfying employment."
The council noted the purpose of the scheme was to move those not work-tested into better life opportunities, he said.
"We are pleased the scheme can continue fostering people through the programme and give them the opportunity to gain valuable work experience," he said.
Council events and community development manager Rebecca Williams was "thrilled by the decision".
"The work that the Activity in the Community team do in our city is significant and this decision goes some way towards recognising that."
• The Dunedin City Council Taskforce Green scheme, funded by the Ministry of Social Development, is in two categories, Taskforce Green and Activity in the Community.
• The Dunedin City Council uses the Taskforce Green subsidy to allow a person to participate in project-based work to develop work habits and on-the-job skills.The aim is for the person to move into unsubsidised work within eight weeks, or to have a significant increase in willingness and capacity to work.
• To be eligible for Taskforce Green, a person must be disadvantaged in the local labour market and at risk of long-term benefit dependency, and be receiving some form of government financial assistance.
• Activity in the Community provides voluntary, unpaid work experience to help people, including those with ill health or a disability, to develop more skills, gain confidence and participate in a community. Participants receiving a benefit could also receive $21 a week to cover participation-related costs, and up to $20 a week for other relevant costs. AIC is designed to last no more than 26 weeks in a 52-week period.

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The New 'Gossip Girl' Revival Has Just Dropped Its First Trailer and Announced Its Release Date
Kristen Bell returns to narrate the new series, which'll start streaming via Binge from July.
A big Friends reunion just hit streaming. Sex and the City is getting a television sequel. Saved by the Bell returned to the screen last year, too. Yes, it's still 2021 — and no, you haven't hopped in a Delorean or phone booth and ventured back to the past. Based on plenty of recent and upcoming TV and streaming options, though, you'd be forgiven for looking at your viewing choices and wondering if a bit of time-travel trickery was afoot.
The latest revived series heading to your streaming queue won't dispel that notion, but you know you'll love it anyway. Come Thursday, July 8 on Binge, you'll be saying XOXO to Gossip Girl once again. The new series has been billed as both a reimagining and an extension — which means that it will take place in the same world, but with different characters.
Gossip Girl circa 2021 is set nine years after the eponymous and anonymous blog went dark. As the just-dropped first teaser trailer makes plain, it's obviously back in some shape or form — otherwise the series wouldn't have a premise. This time, a new bunch of private school-attending teenagers are at the ever-present, seemingly all-knowing gossip blogger's mercy, all while they navigate New York's Upper East Side and its non-stop dramas.
Whether any familiar faces will pop up is yet to be revealed; however, in the most important news there is regarding this revival, Kristen Bell is returning to voice the titular figure. She's already revisited Veronica Mars a couple of times now, so bringing back another of her famous characters fits the trend.
Bell will narrate the comings and goings of a group played Jordan Alexander (Sacred Lies), Eli Brown (Wrath of Man), Thomas Doherty (High Fidelity), Tavi Gevinson (Halston), Emily Alyn Lind (Every Breath You Take), Evan Mock, Zion Moreno (Control Z), Whitney Peak (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Savannah Lee Smith. The cast has changed, but the social-climbing chaos is bound to be familiar.
And, if you were a particular fan of the threads worn by Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and company during Gossip Girl's original 2007–12 run, you'll be pleased to know that costume designer Eric Daman (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is back for a second go-around. The creators of the initial show, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (The OC), have nabbed executive producer credits on the revival — so they'll have a hand in yet another adaptation of Cecily von Ziegesar's books. And the new series' showrunner, Josh Safran (Smash), was a writer and executive producer on the original series.
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Jos Derksen mainly focuses on Mechanics, Turbulence, Large eddy simulation, Reynolds number and Rushton turbine. His Mechanics research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Discretization and Meteorology. His work deals with themes such as Cyclonic separation, Computational fluid dynamics, Grid, Vortex and Simulation, which intersect with Turbulence.
His Grid research incorporates elements of Conservation of mass, Direct numerical simulation, Lattice Boltzmann methods and Mathematical analysis. In his study, Turbulence kinetic energy, Mechanical engineering, Mixing, Slurry and Temporal resolution is inextricably linked to Continuous stirred-tank reactor, which falls within the broad field of Large eddy simulation. His work carried out in the field of Reynolds number brings together such families of science as Capillary number, Classical mechanics and Magnetosphere particle motion.
Jos Derksen mainly focuses on Mechanics, Turbulence, Lattice Boltzmann methods, Reynolds number and Flow. His research links Classical mechanics with Mechanics. The concepts of his Turbulence study are interwoven with issues in Discretization, Vortex, Mixing and Computer simulation.
His Lattice Boltzmann methods research includes elements of Multiphase flow, Direct numerical simulation, Statistical physics and Capillary number. His Reynolds number research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Volume fraction, Particle image velocimetry, Settling and Laminar flow. His research on Flow also deals with topics like
His primary areas of investigation include Mechanics, Lattice Boltzmann methods, Reynolds number, Laminar flow and Turbulence. His work in the fields of Mechanics, such as Flow, intersects with other areas such as Immersed boundary method. His research in Lattice Boltzmann methods intersects with topics in Direct numerical simulation, Bending, Bending stiffness, Fluidization and Suspension.
His Reynolds number research includes themes of Large eddy simulation, Particle image velocimetry, Impeller and Surface tension. His Laminar flow study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Solid sphere, Fluid dynamics and Foundation, Civil engineering. His research in Turbulence intersects with topics in Cyclonic separation, Cyclone, Vortex, Static pressure and Precession.
His scientific interests lie mostly in Mechanics, Lattice Boltzmann methods, Reynolds number, Particle image velocimetry and Impeller. His studies deal with areas such as Settling and Volume as well as Mechanics. The Lattice Boltzmann methods study combines topics in areas such as Dimensionless quantity, Boundary value problem, Contact angle, Simple shear and Capillary action.
As a part of the same scientific study, Jos Derksen usually deals with the Computational fluid dynamics, concentrating on Laminar flow and frequently concerns with Viscosity and Mixing. His Turbulence research incorporates themes from Numerical analysis and Particle statistics. His work carried out in the field of Flow brings together such families of science as Drag and Fluidization.
This overview was generated by a machine learning system which analysed the scientist’s body of work. If you have any feedback, you can contact us here.
An experimental and numerical study of turbulent swirling flow in gas cyclones
A.J. Hoekstra;J.J. Derksen;H.E.A. Van Den Akker.
Chemical Engineering Science (1999)
Large eddy simulations on the flow driven by a Rushton turbine
Jos Derksen;Harry E. A. Van den Akker.
Aiche Journal (1999)
Particle imaging velocimetry experiments and lattice-Boltzmann simulations on a single sphere settling under gravity
A. Ten Cate;C.H. Nieuwstad;J.J. Derksen;H.E.A. Van den Akker.
Physics of Fluids (2002)
Simulation of vortex core precession in a reverse-flow cyclone
J. J. Derksen;H. E. A. Van den Akker.
Aiche Journal (2000)
Fully resolved simulations of colliding monodisperse spheres in forced isotropic turbulence
Andreas Ten Cate;Jos J. Derksen;Luis M. Portela;Harry E. A. Van Den Akker.
Journal of Fluid Mechanics (2004)
Numerical Simulation of Solids Suspension in a Stirred Tank
J. J. Derksen.
Aiche Journal (2003)
Assessment of large eddy and RANS stirred tank simulations by means of LDA
H. Hartmann;J.J. Derksen;C. Montavon;J. Pearson.
Chemical Engineering Science (2004)
Separation performance predictions of a Stairmand high‐efficiency cyclone
J. J. Derksen.
Aiche Journal (2003)
Population Balance Modeling of Aerated Stirred Vessels Based on CFD
Bart C. H. Venneker;Jos J. Derksen;Harrie E. A. Van den Akker.
Aiche Journal (2002)
Simulating turbulent swirling flow in a gas cyclone: A comparison of various modeling approaches
G. Gronald;J.J. Derksen.
Powder Technology (2011)
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- 1 What ship can you tour in San Diego?
- 2 Is the USS Midway still in service?
- 3 Was Top Gun filmed on the USS Midway?
- 4 When did the San Salvador sail to San Diego?
What ship can you tour in San Diego?
If you go to San Diego the USS Midway a must see attraction! Make sure you give yourself enough time to tour and listen to the amazing volunteers tell their stories.
What ship is a museum in San Diego?
USS Midway & the Waterfront. Most kids love boats, so you can imagine how excited they get about a really, really big boat. Downtown San Diego’s USS Midway Museum is just that: a retired aircraft carrier that is now permanently docked and open to visitors along the city’s Embarcadero.
How much is it to get into the Maritime museum?
A lovely little museum and a 5 dollar entrance fee. The staff are all volunteers and are very helpful and friendly.
Are there any battleships in San Diego?
The USS Midway was the United States’ longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, from 1945 to 1992. It was the only carrier to serve the entire length of the Cold War and beyond. It is currently a museum ship in San Diego, California. Midway opened as a museum on 7 June 2004.
What naval ship is docked in San Diego?
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) are both currently docked at Naval Air Station North Island, which sits right across the bay from downtown San Diego.
Is the USS Midway still in service?
USS Midway (CVB/CVA/CV-41) is an aircraft carrier, formerly of the United States Navy, the lead ship of her class. Decommissioned in 1992, she is now a museum ship at the USS Midway Museum, in San Diego, California, and is the only remaining inactive U.S. aircraft carrier that is not an Essex-class aircraft carrier.
You can either tour the ship on your own or you participate in a guided tour which costs up to $25 extra which is probably one of the most expensive tours on any US Navy museum ship.
San Diego’s Naval Bases are closed to visitors most of the time, but there are other ways to get a look at the Navy in this port city. An excellent option is to take a harbor cruise that tours past the naval ships. A maritime museum is also available, as well as an aircraft carrier open to visiting.
Was the HMS Surprise a real ship?
“HMS” Surprise is a modern tall ship built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. The vessel was built in 1970 as HMS Rose to a Phil Bolger design based on the original 18th-century British Admiralty drawings of HMS Rose, a 20-gun sixth-rate post ship from 1757.
Is Midway haunted?
According to USS Midway museum curator David Hanson, all historic ships are haunted, and the USS Midway is no exception. Hanson is the leader of San Diego’s largest paranormal group and has dubbed the Midway as a hotbed for paranormal activity.
Was Top Gun filmed on the USS Midway?
I soon learned that Top Gun was filmed in San Diego of all places AND there was an aircraft carrier docked alongside Navy Pier. They even had the plane Tom Cruise flew (well, we know he didn’t actually fly it, but he did sit in it) on the deck.
How old was the average Midway crew member?
Teenager Empowerment The average age of the crew of the USS Midway was 19. Yet with training, teamwork, and purpose, they pioneered naval aviation, led rescue missions, and sailed into harm’s way.
What are the ships in the Maritime Museum of San Diego?
Some even take passengers! As of July 2018, the Maritime Museum of San Diego now has four vessels of historic distinction on the National Register – PCF 816 Swift Boat, 1914 Pilot boat, the world’s oldest active sailing ship Star of India, and the 1898 steam ferry boat Berkeley – listed as National Historic Landmarks.
How long to check in for Maritime Museum of San Diego?
Check-in at least 15 minutes before (we suggest 30 minutes) This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816‘s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the twin 12 cylinder engines.
Which is the oldest ship in San Diego?
San Diego Harbor Pilot Boat As of July 2018, the Maritime Museum of San Diego now has four vessels of historic distinction on the National Register – PCF 816 Swift Boat, 1914 Pilot boat, the world’s oldest active sailing ship Star of India, and the 1898 steam ferry boat Berkeley – listed as National Historic Landmarks. PCF 816 Swift Boat
When did the San Salvador sail to San Diego?
San Salvador Sailing Adventure. A 4 hour sail aboard the San Salvador. The San Salvador is a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4 hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history, and sailing.

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For most users of cryptocurrencies it’s not necessary to comprehend how the procedure works in and of itself, but it is fundamentally crucial that you comprehend that there is a process of mining to create virtual currency. Unlike currencies as we understand them today where Governments and banks can only choose to print endless amounts (I ‘m not saying they are doing thus, just one point), cryptocurrencies to be operated by users using a mining program, which solves the advanced algorithms to release blocks of currencies that can enter into circulation.
Many people prefer to use a currency deflation, particularly individuals who want to save. Despite the criticism and disbelief, a cryptocurrency coin may be better suited for some applications than others. Monetary seclusion, for example, is great for political activists, but more problematic as it pertains to political campaign financing. We need a secure cryptocurrency for use in commerce; should you be living pay check to pay check, it’d take place as part of your wealth, with the rest reserved for other currencies.
Ethereum is an unbelievable cryptocurrency platform, nevertheless, if growth is too quickly, there may be some difficulties. If the platform is adopted immediately, Ethereum requests could grow dramatically, and at a rate that surpasses the rate with which the miners can create new coins. Under a situation like this, the entire stage of Ethereum could become destabilized due to the increasing costs of running distributed programs. In turn, this could dampen interest Ethereum stage and ether. Instability of demand for ether can result in a negative change in the economic parameters of an Ethereum based business that may result in business being unable to continue to manage or to cease operation.
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The creation of sites has altered many lives, but there’s always a concern when it comes to the security of sites. There are other people with ill intentions who’ll see what you’re doing online. They could monitor your trends over time. Some of the things they could check online contain seeing your online photographs, what you post online and even track your fiscal transitions over time with an intent of stealing from you. Even if there are many alternatives which have been implemented, there’s always danger due to third parties. For instance, when purchasing online using a credit card, you’ll be giving away a lot of your personal info to the third party. There are also transaction fees which make online payment expensive.
Entrepreneurs in the cryptocurrency movement may be wise to research possibilities for making substantial ammonts of money with various types of online marketing.There could be a rich reward for anyone daring enough to brave the cryptocurrency marketplaces.Bitcoin design provides an informative example of how one might make lots of money in the cryptocurrency marketplaces. Bitcoin is an extraordinary intellectual and technical achievement, and it has generated an avalanche of editorial coverage and venture capital investment opportunities. But very few people understand that and miss out on very profitable business models made accessible as a result of growing use of blockchain technology.
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Anyone can become a Bitcoin miner running software with specialized hardware. Mining software listen for transmission trades on the peer-to-peer network and perform the appropriate tasks to process and validate these trades. Bitcoin miners do this because they are able to bring in transaction fees paid by users for faster transaction processing, and new bitcoins in existence are under denominated formulas.
Since among the earliest forms of making money is in cash financing, it’s a fact that you could do this with cryptocurrency. Most of the giving websites currently focus on Bitcoin, Some of these websites you might be demanded fill in a captcha after a particular time frame and are rewarded with a small amount of coins for seeing them. It is possible to visit the www.cryptofunds.co web site to find some lists of of these websites to tap into the money of your choice. Unlike forex, stocks and options, etc., altcoin markets have quite different dynamics. New ones are always popping up which means they do not have a lot of market data and historical outlook for you to backtest against. Most altcoins have somewhat inferior liquidity as well and it is hard to produce an acceptable investment strategy.
Bitcoin is the main cryptocurrency of the net: a digital money standard by which all other coins are compared to. Cryptocurrencies are distributed, international, and decentralized. Unlike traditional fiat currencies, there is no governments, banks, or any regulatory agencies. Therefore, it’s more immune to outrageous inflation and corrupt banks. The benefits of using cryptocurrencies as your method of transacting cash online outweigh the security and privacy threats. Security and seclusion can readily be attained by just being smart, and following some basic guidelines. You’dn’t set your whole bank ledger online for the word to see, but my nature, your cryptocurrency ledger is publicized. This can be fastened by removing any identity of possession from the wallets and thus keeping you anonymous.
Cryptocurrency is freeing individuals to transact cash and do business on their terms. Each user can send and receive payments in the same way, but in addition they take part in more complex smart contracts. Multiple signatures allow a trade to be supported by the network, but where a specific number of a defined group of folks consent to sign the deal, blockchain technology makes this possible. This permits advanced dispute arbitration services to be developed in the future. These services could allow a third party to approve or reject a trade in the event of disagreement between the other parties without checking their cash. Unlike cash and other payment procedures, the blockchain always leaves public evidence a transaction occurred. This can be possibly used in an appeal against companies with deceptive practices.
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The sweetness of the cryptocurrencies is the fact that scam was proved an impossibility: due to the character of the method by which it’s transacted. All exchanges on a crypto currency blockchain are irreversible. After you’re paid, you get paid. This isn’t anything short term wherever your web visitors can dispute or require a refunds, or employ dishonest sleight of palm. In practice, most dealers will be smart to use a cost processor, due to the irreversible character of crypto currency dealings, you need to make certain that security is tough. With any kind of crypto currency whether a bitcoin, ether, litecoin, or the numerous other altcoins, thieves and hackers could potentially access your individual secrets and so grab your cash. However, you almost certainly can never have it back. It’s vitally important for you yourself to undertake some great safe and sound routines when dealing with any cryptocurrency. Doing this can protect you from many of these bad activities.
Here is the trendiest thing about cryptocurrencies; they do not physically exist anywhere, not even on a hard drive. When you look at a particular address for a wallet containing a cryptocurrency, there is absolutely no digital information held in it, like in precisely the same way that a bank could hold dollars in a bank account. It’s simply a representation of worth, but there is absolutely no real tangible form of that worth. Cryptocurrency wallets may not be confiscated or frozen or audited by the banks and the law. They would not have spending limits and withdrawal constraints imposed on them. No one but the person who owns the crypto wallet can determine how their wealth will be managed.
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, LiteCoin, Ether, YOCoin, and many others happen to be designed as a non-fiat currency. To put it differently, its backers assert that there’s real value, even through there is no physical representation of that value. The value grows due to computing power, that’s, is the lone way to create new coins distributed by allocating CPU power via computer programs called miners. Miners create a block after a period of time that’s worth an ever declining amount of currency or some type of reward to be able to ensure the shortfall. Each coin contains many smaller units. For Bitcoin, each component is called a satoshi. Anyone who has mined the coin holds the address, and transfers it to some value is provided by another address, which is a wallet file stored on a computer. The blockchain is where the public record of all transactions dwells. Most all cryptocurrencies function as Bitcoin does.
The fact that there’s little evidence of any growth in using virtual money as a currency may be the reason why there are minimal efforts to regulate it. The reason for this could be just that the marketplace is too little for cryptocurrencies to warrant any regulatory attempt. It’s also possible the regulators just don’t comprehend the technology and its consequences, expecting any developments to act.
In case of a fully-functioning cryptocurrency, it might even be dealt as a commodity. Supporters of cryptocurrencies say that sort of electronic money is not manipulated by way of a key bank system and is not thus subject to the vagaries of its inflation. Since there are a minimal number of items, this money’s importance is dependant on market forces, allowing entrepreneurs to industry over cryptocurrency transactions.
Mining cryptocurrencies is how new coins are put into circulation. Because there’s no government control and crypto coins are digital, they cannot be printed or minted to make more. The mining process is what creates more of the coin. It may be useful to think of the mining as joining a lottery group, the pros and cons are exactly the same. Mining crypto coins means you will get to keep the full benefits of your efforts, but this reduces your likelihood of being successful. Instead, joining a pool means that, overall, members will have a higher possibility of solving a block, but the benefit will be split between all members of the pool, predicated on the number of shares won.
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CAUTION! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. • Do not push objects into apparatus vents or slots because fire or electric shock hazards could result. • No naked (open) flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near the apparatus. • The device has been evaluated for use in tropical and moderate climates only. • The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on or near the apparatus. • Place apparatus in a stable location so it will not fall causing product damage or bodily harm. • Operate the apparatus only from the low level audio line output jack of the computer or of an audio device. • If headphone jack is provided, the following warning should be observed: Excessive or extended sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing damage or loss. Listen at reasonable volume level. • For portable apparatus or apparatus weighing 7kg (15 lbs) or less: the product label may be affixed under a lid, on the exterior of the bottom, or on the stands of the apparatus. • The apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains by placing the power/ standby switch in the standby position and unplugging the power cord of the apparatus from the AC mains receptacle. • The socket-outlet (receptacle) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible and the AC mains disconnect device (plug) shall remain readily operable. • Due to environmental concerns, please follow battery disposal recycling instructions following at the end of the product life. • Danger of explosion if the remote control battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
MSD Pro-Billet Ready-to-Run Chevrolet V8 Distributor, PN 8360 Chevrolet 348, 409 Distributor, PN 8393 ONLINE PRODUCT REGISTRATION: Register your MSD product online and you’ll be entered in our monthly 8.5mm Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire give-away! Registering your product will help if there is ever a warranty issue with your product and helps the MSD R&D team create new products that you ask for! Go to www.msdignition.com/registration. Important: Read these instructions before attempting the installation. Parts Included: 1 - Pro-Billet Distributor 1 - Rotor, PN 8467 1 - Distributor Cap, PN 8433 1 - Wire Retainer 2 - 1.5" Self Tapping Screws 2 - 10-32 x 3/4" Socket Head Screws 1 - Advance Kit 1 - 3-Pin Harness 1 - Gasket 1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant 2 - O-Rings 1 - Vacuum Advance Lock-Out Kit 1 - Gray Tach Jumper WARNING: Before installing the MSD Ready to Run Distributor, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the battery cables, always remove the Negative (-) cable first and install it last. Note: The terminals of this Ready-to-Run Distributor require spark plug style terminals. You may need to change the terminals and boots of your wires. MSD offers two kits, PN 8849 or PN 8848 that are supplied with nine boots and terminals. Note: If the gear is ever replaced, MSD Gear (PN 8531) is required for replacement due to the .500" diameter shaft. TIMING FUNCTIONS Before continuing with the installation, here are a few definitions you should be aware of: Initial Timing: This is the base timing (also referred to as idle timing) of the engine before the centrifugal advance begins. Centrifugal Advance: The centrifugal (or mechanical) advance mechanism is made up of weights, springs, advance cams, and an advance stop bushing. The amount and rate of advance that your distributor is capable of is determined by the centrifugal timing. If you ever wish to lock out the centrifugal advance, refer to the centrifugal advance section. Total Timing: This is the total of the initial timing plus the centrifugal advance added together. Example: 10° Initial + 25° centrifugal = 35° Total Timing. (When checking Total timing, disconnect and cap the vacuum canister and plug the vacuum line.) Vacuum Advance: The vacuum advance will advance the timing up to 10° during partial throttle driving (with 15 lbs. of vacuum). The vacuum line should be routed to a ported vacuum outlet above the throttle plates. Note: MSD Distributors are supplied with the heavy (slow) advance springs and the 21° stop bushing installed. This is to prevent detonation in certain applications. Review the information on pages 2-4 to determine the best advance curve for your application. M S D
MSD Chevrolet V8 Pro-Billet Distributor PN 85551, PN 85561, PN 8547 Important: Read these Instructions before attempting the installation. Contents Timing Functions Choosing an Advance Curve Setting or Locking Out the Centrifugal Advance Installing the Distributor Adjusting the Slip Collar Wiring the Distributor Parts Included: 1 - Pro-Billet Distributor 1 - Rotor, PN 8467 1 - Distributor Cap, PN 8433 1 - Gasket 2 - O-ring Seals 1 - Tube of Gear Lubricant 1 - Advance Kit Note: An MSD Pro-Billet Distributor must be used with an MSD Ignition Control. TIMING FUNCTIONS Before continuing with the installation, here are a few definitions you should be aware of: Initial Timing: This is the base timing (also referred to as idle timing) of the engine before centrifugal advance begins. Centrifugal Advance: The centrifugal advance mechanism is made up of weights, springs, advance cam, and an advance stop bushing. The amount and rate of advance that your distributor is capable of is determined by the centrifugal timing. If you ever wish to lock out the centrifugal advance, refer to the centrifugal advance section. Total Timing: This is the total of the initial timing plus the centrifugal advance added together. Example: 10° Initial + 25° centrifugal = 35° Total Timing. AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION • 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 857-3344 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSING AN ADVANCE CURVE The function of the advance curve is to match the ignition timing to the burning rate of the fuel and speed (rpm) of the engine. Any factor that changes the burning rate of the fuel or the engine speed can cause a need for an ignition timing change. Figure 1 shows some of the factors that will affect engine timing. FACTOR Cylinder Pressure RPM Vacuum Energy of Ignition Fuel Octane Mixture (Air/Fuel) Temperature Combustion Chamber Shape Spark Plug Location Combustion Turbulence Load Advance Timing For Low High High Low High Rich Cool Open Offset Low Light Retard Timing For High Low Low High Low Lean Hot Compact Center High Heavy Figure 1 Ignition Timing Factors. As you can see from the chart, most factors will change throughout the range of the engine operation. The timing mechanism of the distributor must make timing changes based on these factors. Example: A Chevy V8 has 11:1 compression, a high energy ignition and turns 5,500 rpm. With the specifications given, you will have to retard the timing for the high compression, low rpm and high energy ignition. By comparing the engine’s specifications against the chart, a usable timing guideline can be found. Engines with a combination of items from both columns will require a timing that is set in the mid range. Obviously a full technical explanation of correct ignition timing would be very complicated. The best way to arrive at a suitable ignition curve for your engine is to use the Ignition Timing Factors Chart as a guide and compare it to the Advance Graphs in Figure 2 until a suitable curve is found. When selecting your advance curve, use detonation (engine ping) as an indicator of too much advance, and a decrease in power as an indicator of too little advance. TIPS ON SELECTING AN ADVANCE CURVE • • • • • ...
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(If local code permits, range may be connected by hard-wiring or by means of power supply cord kit.) • Connected Load (kW Rating) @ 240 / 208 Volts = 13.2 / 9.9 kW • Amps @ 240 / 208 Volts = 55 / 48 Amps • Recommended Circuit Breaker – 50 Amps • Always consult local and national electric codes. • Countertop MUST be level in all directions and adjustable range height at least 1/16" greater than tallest cabinet height, to ensure metal rangetop flange will fit properly on countertop edge. • When installing optional Backguard Kit, cutout depth of 21-3/4" minimum / 22-1/8" maximum needs increased to 24". • Overhead cabinetry should not exceed a 13" maximum depth. • Absolute minimum horizontal distance between overhead cabinets installed to either side of appliance must be no less than maximum width of appliance. • Allow 24" minimum clearance between rangetop and bottom of cabinet when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4" flame-retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MGS sheet steel, 0.015" stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or 0.020" copper. Allow 30" minimum clearance when cabinet is unprotected. • To reduce risk of fire when using overhead cabinetry, install range hood that projects horizontally a recommended minimum of 5" beyond bottom of cabinets. • When installing range into existing cutout depth greater than 22-1/8", optional 2" Rear Filler Kit available. • Single Note: For planning purposes only. Refer to Product Installation Guide on the web at electroluxappliances.com for detailed instructions.
4 burners gas range on gas oven The 900XP range is designed to guarantee the highest level of performance, reliability, energy saving, safety standards and ergonomic operation. These concepts are reflected throughout the line in its modularity, construction and numerous configurations: countertop (on base or table), free-standing, on concrete or stainless steel plinth, bridged or cantilever. Thanks to its advanced technology and premium performance, 900XP is a perfect solution for restaurants as well as large institutions needing high power and high productivity. The models detailed in this sheet are 4 burner gas ranges on gas oven. 391005 EASY TO INSTALL • Main connections are accessible from below the base of the unit. • Access to all components from the front. • Provided with a service duct to facilitate installation and can be mounted on feet, castors or cantilever. EASY TO CLEAN • One piece pressed worktop in 2 mm stainless steel with smooth, rounded corners. • Exterior panels in stainless steel with Scotch Brite finish. • Right-angled, laser cut side edges to allow for the flush-fitting of units side-by-side thus eliminating gaps and possible dirt traps. • Pan supports are in cast iron. • Optional accessory rounded stainless steel pan supports available (washable in a dishwasher). • Recessed, double skinned, insulated door. • Oven cavity in stainless steel with cast iron ribbed base plate to allow for the direct placement of pans. • Feet in stainless steel are adjustable up to 50 mm in height. EASY TO USE • The freestanding gas burner range is ideal for kitchens needing a flexible, powerful and efficient cooking top on static gas oven. • The high efficiency “flower flame” burners allow for the flame to be precisely regulated and provide the proper amount of heat to pots and pans of different sizes (from a minimum of 10 cm diameter to a maximum of 40 cm diameter). • Choice of two burner sizes for efficiently heating both large and small pans: - 60 mm burners with continuous power regulation from 1,5 to 6 kW - 100 mm burners with continuous power regulation from 2,2 to 10 kW • Each burner has: - Flame failure device to protect against accidental extinguishing of the flame. - Optimized combustion. - Protected pilot light. 900XP 4 burners gas range on gas oven • Oven chamber with 3 levels of runners to accommodate 2/1GN trays. • All gas appliances are supplied for use with natural gas or LPG. Conversion jets supplied as standard. EASY TO MAINTAIN • The special design of the control knobs and bezels guarantees against water infiltration. EASY ON THE ENVIRONMENT • 98% recyclable by weight. • CFC free packaging. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 2/1 GN CHROME GRID ACCESSORIES 2 PANELS FOR SERVICE DUCT (BACK TO BACK) 2 PANELS FOR SERVICE DUCT (SINGLE INST.) 2 SIDE COVERING PANELS H=700 D=900-ELUX 2 SIDE KICKING STRIPS - 900 LINE 2 SIDE KICKING STRIPS-CONCRETE INST-900 2/1 GN CHROME GRID 4 FEET FOR CONCRETE INSTALLATION BASE SUPPORT FOR FEET/WHEELS 800MM CHIMNEY UPSTAND 800MM DRAUGHT DIVERTER WITH 150 MM DIAMETER FLANGED FEET KIT FLUE CONDENSER FOR 1 MODULE DIAM.150MM FRONT.KICK.STRIP F.CONCRETE INST.1000 MM FRONT.KICK.STRIP F.CONCRETE INST.1200 MM FRONT.KICK.STRIP F.CONCRETE INST.1600 MM FRONT.KICK.STRIP F.CONCRETE INST.400 MM FRONT.KICK.STRIP F.CONCRETE INST.800 MM FRONTAL HANDRAIL 1200 MM FRONTAL HANDRAIL 1600 MM FRONTAL HANDRAIL 800 MM FRONTAL KICKING STRIP 1000 MM FRONTAL KICKING STRIP 1200 MM FRONTAL KICKING STRIP 1600 MM FRONTAL KICKING STRIP 800 MM JUNCTION SEALING KIT KIT TOWN GAS NOZZLES(G150)-COOK+OVEN 900 LARGE HANDRAIL(PORTIONING SHELF)400 MM LARGE HANDRAIL(PORTIONING SHELF)800 MM MATCHING RING FOR FLUE CONDENSER 150DIAM PRESSURE REGULATOR FOR GAS UNITS S/S GRID FOR DOUBLE BURNER-900 LINE SIDE HANDRAIL-RIGHT/LEFT HAND-900 LINE SINGLE BURNER RADIANT PLATE - 900 LINE SINGLE BURNER RIBBED PLATE - 900 LINE SINGLE BURNER SMOOTH PLATE - 900 LINE WATER COLUMN EXTENSION FOR 900 LINE WATER COLUMN WITH SWIVEL ARM WOK PAN SUPPORT FOR OPEN BURNERS-700/900
S90 Electric Solid Top, electric oven, island, 1 side operation – 208 V S90 Electric Solid Top, electric oven, island, 1 side operation – 240 V Optional Accessories Short Form Specification Item No. ___________________________________ Unit to be Electrolux S90 Heavy Duty Electric Solid Top on Electric Oven. Electrical characteristics to be ___ 208 V or ___ 240 V three phase. Unit to be installed in central island type installations with operations from one side. Unit shall have joint free large cooking surface with 4 heating areas with individual temperature settings for each zone from as low as 212 °F (100 °C) to as high as 842 °F (450 °C). Large flat cooking surface made of mild steel permits the use of a number of various sized pots and pans, all easily moved across the surface without lifting. Body and open base of unit entirely in 304 stainless steel. Unit shall have heavy duty 304 stainless steel internal frame. Extra strength work top in heavy duty 0.118” (3 mm) stainless steel. “Lasertec” connection system permits units to be connected to each other creating a seamless work top. Set 4 castors (2 with brake). Left side stainless steel 0.118″ (3 mm) panel. Right side stainless steel 0.118″ (3 mm) panel. 5″ (130 mm) portioning shelf. 7.8″ (200 mm) portioning shelf. All round stainless steel plinth. Shelf for open base. Shelf fixation kit for open base. Polinox steel wool for solid top cleaning. Covered by Electrolux Platinum Star® Service Program two-year parts and one-year labor warranty, installation start-up and performance check-up after one year from installation. Approval: ___________________________________________ Electrolux Professional, Inc. www.electroluxusa.com/professional 3225 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312 • Telephone Number: 866-449-4200 • Fax Number: 954-327-6789 Modular Cooking Range Line S90 Electric Solid Top on Electric Oven, Island, 1 Side Modular Cooking Range Line S90 Electric Solid Top on Electric Oven, Island, 1 Side • Unit for island type installation with operation by chef from one side (nobs only on one side of the console). • 4 high powered heating electric zones. • Solid top made of mild steel, smooth pore-free and easy to clean. • 4 heating zones independently controlled. • Surface temperature can be regulated with two power levels up to 842 °F (450 °C) for a very high degree of accuracy. • Joint free large cooking surface. • Rapid heat up of the plate and continuously ready for use. • Setting different temperature zones provides a temperature gradient over the plate for different cooking needs. • Various sizes of pans can be used at the same time due to large surface area with no intermediate sectors. • Pans can easily be moved from one area to another without lifting. • Base compartment consists of an electric heated standard oven for base heat. Ovens equipped with one Stainless steel grid and one enameled baking tray....
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Relief for Cyrus Mistry; SC agrees to hear plea on Pallonji Group’s representation on Tata Sons board
The plea seeks representation on Tata Group's board proportionate to 18.4 percent holding of Pallonji Group
In a relief to Cyrus Mistry, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear his plea of proportionate representation for Pallonji Group on Tata Sons board.
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) May 29, 2020
The plea seeks representation on Tata Group's board proportionate to 18.4 percent holding of Pallonji Group.
Besides, it also seeks removal of affirmative vote in hands of select Tata Sons' directors.
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea by Cyrus Mistry seeking proportionate representation on the Tata Sons Board for the Pallonji Group, which as per the plea has proved to be a “Guardian of the Tata Group for over six decades”, according to CNBC-TV18.
Cyrus Mistry has argued that the Pallonji Group is the single largest, non-Tata shareholder with over 18.37 percent equity in Tata Sons and should receive proportionate representation on the board.
The latest move by the Cyrus Mistry camp comes as a challenge to the NCLAT judgment. NCLAT failed to protect the rights of Pallonji Group, from any future prejudicial conduct, by not amending or striking down Article of Associations that were allegedly “misused” to hurt the interests of the Pallonji Group. The appeal argues that NCLAT should have allowed Pallonji Group protection against any such prejudicial maneuvering, by allowing proportionate representation on the Tata Sons Board.
The plea also seeks for striking down of affirmative vote in hands of select Tata Sons Directors, allowing them to over ride the entire Tata Sons’ Board. Alternatively, the Mistry plea seeks for similar powers of an affirmative vote to also be allowed to directors of Pallonji Group.
Mistry plea argues that the relationship between Tatas and the Pallonji Group should be looked at as a quasi-partnership arrangement, owing to extensive history and engagement between the two sides. The plea claims that the Pallonji Group is the “guardian of Tata Group” recounting several instances of the Pallonji Group extending financial assistance to Tata Sons.
The Plea argues that engagement between the two groups goes back to the 1920s, and is marked with a deep understanding and personal relationships across decades.
For now, the counsels of both sides agreed that it was felt by both sides that the matters should be heard and decided at the earliest. They argued before the top court that the pendency of such cases over leadership creates uncertainty for large corporate groups such as Tata Sons.
The SC has allowed both sides four weeks’ time to complete pleadings. The SC has not confirmed any specific date of hearing and noted that future hearings will be subject to how the COVID situation develops.
Supreme Court extends deadline till 28 August for demolition of twin 40-storey towers of Supertech in Noida
Counsel appearing for IRP for Supertech said that after the test blast conducted by the Edifice Engineering it was found that the structure was stronger and stable than it was expected.
SC has asked Centre to respond to a plea, which has sought directions for framing guidelines for the identification of minorities at the state level, contending that Hindus are in minority in 10 states
The Delhi High Court has not had a Chief Justice since Chief Justice D N Patel, retired and Justice Sanghi has been the acting CJ since 13 March, this year


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Evolution, often perceived as a series of random changes, might in fact be driven by a simple and repeated genetic solution to an environmental pressure that a broad range of species happen to share, according to new research.
Princeton University research published in the journal Science suggests that knowledge of a species' genes — and how certain external conditions affect the proteins encoded by those genes — could be used to determine a predictable evolutionary pattern driven by outside factors. Scientists could then pinpoint how the diversity of adaptations seen in the natural world developed even in distantly related animals.
"Is evolution predictable? To a surprising extent the answer is yes," said senior researcher Peter Andolfatto, an assistant professor in Princeton's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics. He worked with lead author and postdoctoral research associate Ying Zhen, and graduate students Matthew Aardema and Molly Schumer, all from Princeton's ecology and evolutionary biology department, as well as Edgar Medina, a biological sciences graduate student at the University of the Andes in Colombia.
The researchers carried out a survey of DNA sequences from 29 distantly related insect species, the largest sample of organisms yet examined for a single evolutionary trait. Fourteen of these species have evolved a nearly identical characteristic due to one external influence — they feed on plants that produce cardenolides, a class of steroid-like cardiotoxins that are a natural defense for plants such as milkweed and dogbane.
Though separated by 300 million years of evolution, these diverse insects — which include beetles, butterflies and aphids — experienced changes to a key protein called sodium-potassium adenosine triphosphatase, or the sodium-potassium pump, which regulates a cell's crucial sodium-to-potassium ratio. The protein in these insects eventually evolved a resistance to cardenolides, which usually cripple the protein's ability to "pump" potassium into cells and excess sodium out.
Andolfatto and his co-authors first sequenced and assembled all the expressed genes in the studied species. They used these sequences to predict how the sodium-potassium pump would be encoded in each of the species' genes based on cardenolide exposure.
Scientists using similar techniques could trace protein changes in a species' DNA to understand how many diverse organisms evolved as a result of environmental factors, Andolfatto said. "To apply this approach more generally a scientist would have to know something about the genetic underpinnings of a trait and investigate how that trait evolves in large groups of species facing a common evolutionary problem," Andolfatto said.
"For instance, the sodium-potassium pump also is a candidate gene location related to salinity tolerance," he said. "Looking at changes to this protein in the right organisms could reveal how organisms have or may respond to the increasing salinization of oceans and freshwater habitats."
Jianzhi Zhang, a University of Michigan professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, said that the Princeton-based study shows that certain traits have a limited number of molecular mechanisms, and that numerous, distinct species can share the few mechanisms there are. As a result, it is likely that a cross-section of certain organisms can provide insight into the development of other creatures, he said.
"The finding of parallel evolution in not two, but numerous herbivorous insects increases the significance of the study because such frequent parallelism is extremely unlikely to have happened simply by chance," said Zhang, who is familiar with the study but had no role in it.
"It shows that a common molecular mechanism is used by many different insects to defend themselves against the toxins in their food, suggesting that perhaps the number of potential mechanisms for achieving this goal is very limited," he said. "That many different insects independently evolved the same molecular tricks to defend themselves against the same toxin suggests that studying a small number of well-chosen model organisms can teach us a lot about other species. Yes, evolution is predictable to a certain degree."
Andolfatto and his co-authors examined the sodium-potassium pump protein because of its well-known sensitivity to cardenolides. In order to function properly in a wide variety of physiological contexts, cells must be able to control levels of potassium and sodium. Situated on the cell membrane, the protein generates a desired potassium to sodium ratio by "pumping" three sodium atoms out of the cell for every two potassium atoms it brings in.
Cardenolides disrupt the exchange of potassium and sodium, essentially shutting down the protein, Andolfatto said. The human genome contains four copies of the pump protein, and it is a candidate gene for a number of human genetic disorders, including salt-sensitive hypertension and migraines. In addition, humans have long used low doses of cardenolides medicinally for purposes such as controlling heart arrhythmia and congestive heart failure.
The Princeton researchers used the DNA microarray facility in the University's Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics to sequence the expression of the sodium-potassium pump protein in insect species spanning three orders: butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera); beetles and weevils (Coleoptera); and aphids, bed bugs, milkweed bugs and other sucking insects (Hemiptera).
The researchers found that the genes of cardenolide-resistant insects incorporated various mutations that allowed it to resist the toxin. During the evolutionary timeframe examined, the sodium-potassium pump of insects feeding on dogbane and milkweed underwent 33 mutations at sites known to affect sensitivity to cardenolides. These mutations often involved similar or identical amino-acid changes that reduced susceptibility to the toxin. On the other hand, the sodium-potassium pump mutated just once in insects that do not feed on these plants.
Significantly, the researchers found that multiple gene duplications occurred in the ancestors of several of the resistant species. These insects essentially wound up with one conventional sodium-potassium pump protein and one "experimental" version, Andolfatto said. In these insects, the newer, hardier versions of the sodium-potassium pump are mostly expressed in gut tissue where they are likely needed most.
"These gene duplications are an elegant solution to the problem of adapting to environmental changes," Andolfatto said. "In species with these duplicates, the organism is free to experiment with one copy while keeping the other constant, avoiding the risk that the new version of the protein will not perform its primary job as well."
The researchers' findings unify the generally separate ideas of what predominately drives genetic evolution: protein evolution, the evolution of the elements that control protein expression or gene duplication. This study shows that all three mechanisms can be used to solve the same evolutionary problem, Andolfatto said.
Central to the work is the breadth of species the researchers were able to examine using modern gene sequencing equipment, Andolfatto said.
"Historically, studying genetic evolution at this level has been conducted on just a handful of 'model' organisms such as fruit flies," Andolfatto said. "Modern sequencing methods allowed us to approach evolutionary questions in a different way and come up with more comprehensive answers than had we examined one trait in any one organism.
"The power of what we've done is to survey diverse organisms facing a similar problem and find striking evidence for a limited number of possible solutions," he said. "The fact that many of these solutions are used over and over again by completely unrelated species suggests that the evolutionary path is repeatable and predictable."
The paper, "Parallel Molecular Evolution in an Herbivore Community," was published Sept. 28 by Science. The research was supported by grants from the Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.


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Herdade do Cebolal is located on the Alentejo coast, in the village of Vale das Éguas, in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém, 10 km from the sea, in a valley between the Serra de Santiago and the Serra do Cercal. The 23-hectare vineyard faces south, where the sea winds confer freshness and high acidity to the wines.
Since 1890, the family project has passed from generation to generation. Knowledge, passed down through generations, strengthened by values, ethics, responsibility and respect for man and nature create our heritage, which identifies us as a family.
We are artisans of wine, respecting the authenticity of our terroir which translates into wines with personality, respect for the environment and low chemical intervention.
We invite you to visit Herdade do Cebolal and enjoy a guided tour of the property, which includes the explanation of our winemaking process, a visit to the cellar with wine tasting, directly from the vats and, at the end, a tasting of two Cebolal wines, accompanied by regional snacks.
Come and visit Herdade do Cebolal with the company of the winemakers!
- Reception of the customers;
- Explanation of the agricultural models practiced in the estate;
- Visit to the cellar with an explanation of the winemaking processes;
- Wine tasting in vats;
- Tasting of 2 bottled wines, accompanied by regional snacks.
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The New South Wales Government has given the green light to a controversial decision to fluoridate the Eurobodalla water supply.
Moves to introduce the tooth decay fighting chemical began last year after representations by the Australian Dental Association and the Health Department in response to a reported low standard of dental and oral health in the shire.
The decision to seek Government approval was made after public consultation which saw opposing groups involved in bitter campaigns.
The council’s group manager of water and waste, Greg Searle, says fluoride will be introduced into the supply as part of a planned upgraded of the shire’s water system.
“Eurobodalla Shire Council will fluoridate it’s water supply by December 2010. This will mean that our northern water treatment plant, which will be coming online around July 2010, will have fluoridation upon its commissioning and to ensure that the entire water supply for the shire is consistent,” he said.


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Shares of Affirm (AFRM 0.52%) tanked as much as 18% on Tuesday morning after the company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings. The results were mixed compared to Wall Street's expectations, as Affirm recognized significant stock-based compensation expenses in connection with its IPO earlier this year. As of 12:10 p.m. EDT, shares had somewhat recovered and were down 7%.
Revenue in the fiscal third quarter was $230.7 million, easily topping the $198.2 million in sales that analysts were looking for. That resulted in a net loss per share of $1.06, which was worse than the $0.31 per share in red ink that Wall Street was modeling for. The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) specialist reported gross merchandise volume (GMV) of $2.3 billion. Active merchants more than doubled to 12,000, and active consumers jumped 60% to 5.4 million.
"Affirm's strong third quarter results reflect continued progress toward building the most valuable and transparent financial network for consumers and merchants," CEO Max Levchin said in a statement. "During the period, we more than doubled the number of merchants on our platform, accelerated GMV growth to 83%, and increased active consumers by 60% year-over-year."
Affirm said that it is seeing GMV growth accelerate in certain key categories, such as travel and ticketing, due to pent-up demand. The company is also expanding its partnership with Shopify and recently closed its acquisition of Returnly.
Guidance for the fiscal fourth quarter calls for GMV of $2.2 billion to $2.25 billion, with revenue forecast in the range of $215 million to $225 million. That outlook includes expected impacts from Peloton's voluntary recall of its Tread and Tread+ (Peloton is one of Affirm's prominent partners).

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Full of meatballs, fresh vegetables and loads of flavor, this rich and thick Meatball Stew can be made on the stove top or slow cooker. Serve with corn bread for the perfect hearty dinner your family will love!
It seems like our Winter is never ending. We currently have at least two feet of snow on the ground, and we continue to hit records for low temperatures, similar to much of the country. Thank goodness for warm – stick to your bones – comfort food! There just isn’t anything like a good hearty soup or stew to warm you up.
I have made plenty of stews during my many years in the kitchen, but had never thought to add Meatballs…this was definitely a new adventure. And I am happy to say, it was a grand adventure!
Fresh vegetables definitely make all the difference, the flavors from “real” food is unmatched. Along with a match of Homemade Meatballs, this Stew was a favorite with our family!
Walmart offers a 100% freshness guarantee – if you’re not completely satisfied with their produce, just bring back your receipt and they will give you a full refund no questions asked and no need to bring back the purchase. I’m pretty sure you are going to be satisfied, but it’s also really nice to know that if you aren’t, Walmart offers a guarantee.
- 18-20 Meatballs (Recipe for Homemade) or 12 oz pkg frozen
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups (about 4 large) carrots, cleaned and sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 3 stalks celery, cleaned and sliced
- 1 (10¾ oz) can tomato soup
- 1 (10½ oz) can beef gravy
- 1 cup water
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons granules
- Combine and cook meatballs
- Chop vegetables and place in large pot or slow cooker
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine
- Stir in meatballs
- Stovetop: Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are tender
- Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender
Recipe adapted from Simple Shortcut Recipes Cookbook from Gooseberry Patch

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I'm lucky enough to be able to see some beautiful places through work but by far my favorite is Alabama! I love everything about it from the hanging Spanish moss, to the bay sunsets to the southern charm. If God didn't make Oklahoma I'd be front porch sittin' in southern Alabama. While I worked hard I also played hard and enjoyed every moment spent there. I flew out on Wednesday and flew back home yesterday afternoon. I'm lucky enough to stay right on the Mobile Bay in Point Clear at the The Grand Hotel, Resort and Spa. This is the first year out of the past three years that we've been able to go to the Gulf Shores. It was perfect and I'll definitely be back! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the trip.
Oh sweet home Alabama, this southern girl will definitely be back! "If you ain't southern you ain't doin' it right!"
I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend and an even better week!