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Much cooler than the prerelease logo.
1st impressions - it's a 'fail whale' logo. This is what happens when a logo is designed by a committee.
Cons:-To be fair, it's hard to compare this logo to the very successful and popular Whalers logo designed by Peter Good. The logo elements look very awkward together-almost forced; definitely not a cohesive logo. There's no unity between the 'cartoonish clip-art fed-up looking whale' + the letter C, which by the way is difficult to discern at first glance. The font choice + setting could be also improved.
Pros: The color palette - though if the blue were darker it would create a stronger contrast with the green.
The new logo is about as uninspired and generic as a sports logo can get. It practically screams "minor league." Gary Holmes' critique above is spot on.
The old logo was a classic -- I guarantee that at home games, retro Hartford Whalers gear will outnumber CT Whale gear by about a 5:1 ratio.
The Danbury Whalers did a better job with a whalers logo remix.
Why didn't they look back to either Pucky or the classic New England Whalers logos for a little inspiration?
First saw it last night and my reaction was viscerally nauseating. I thought that it must have been a family member who has a kid that "knows" Photoshop that designed it. Then I figured that I should sleep on it and see how it looks in the morning.
Like the aftermath of a night of debauchery while wearing beer goggles, things are not better in the morning.
Total fail. Connecticut's own Fail Whale.
No need to snipe. I like the name and the logo, which reflects current trends in sports marketing, includes familiar colors and beloved whale tail, and the Connecticut "C" reminiscent of what you see on some of the UConn uniforms. The Baldwins are to be commended for trying to get it right. Now, if the Courant would follow the lead of the Connecticut Whale and return to its "Connecticut Courant" name as it approaches its 250th year. Like the Whale, the Courant is known mostly by its last name anyway, and in a state this small, the change would help us think of ourselves as one region, rather than a bunch of balkanized localities.
It's pretty disappointing, to be honest. Following up Good's iconic Hartford Whalers logo was always going to be tough, but very little thought seems to have gone into this.
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Chances are, you know one or two autism parents. You may find yourself interacting with an autistic person in public or seeing parents of children with autism post about their kids on social media. All of this is a good thing. Autism awareness is increasing; parents are no longer hiding or apologizing for their children. But with all this progress, comes a few missteps in understanding what to say to autism parents.
Autism parents have all been there, having a conversation with a loved one, who has nothing but love and the best intentions yet we get bombarded with one of the below questions or phrases. Sometimes these comments are frustrating, but other times they are hurtful.
Since it is Autism Awareness Month, I’ve decided to spread awareness on the more commonly used questions or phrases that should NOT be said to a person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a parent of a child with autism, and what to say instead.
1. “They Don’t Look Like They Have Autism.”
This may be the most cringe-worthy one of them all. Honestly, it is at the top of the autism community’s list of things they never want to hear again.
There are no distinguishing features of autism. Autism traits vary from person-to-person so while one kid may show physical signs of autism (like arm flapping) others may not. But under no circumstance, does autism carry a physical feature medically documented.
While most people use this phrase as a compliment, it makes anybody impacted by autism wince. Don’t say it. Ever. Instead, if you are surprised that someone you are interacting with has autism, say nothing at all or ask how autism impacts them. This could lead to an insightful conversation about the specific autism traits they are affected by.
2. “Have You Seen The Good Doctor?”
This is the new “he doesn’t look like he has autism.” Almost every single time I tell someone about my son, they ask me or send me a link to this (or another) show.
In our case, we have a hard time watching shows about autism. We need a break from our stresses. Another trigger for the autism community is these shows feed a stereotype that all children with autism are savants.
Instead, ask what they think about the number of shows and movies with autism characters. Do they feel this helps with autism awareness? This is an active discussion in the autism community with a wide array of opinions that always leads to a thoughtful discussion.
3. “I’m Sorry”
This one I’ll never get. I understand the need to say something or the urge to fill the blank space after learning about my son’s autism diagnosis, but my son is not a tragedy. The only thing that makes this phrase more hurtful is when it is accompanied by “the look.”
Instead of saying “I’m sorry,” inquire on when the diagnosis was received. Ask about the challenges or successes they’ve had since diagnosis.
4. “Have You Heard/Tried?”
Most parents have their Google doctorate in autism research. There is rarely an article we haven’t seen, oil, supplement, diet, etc. etc. that we have not tried. Autism parents live their lives buried in research and recommendations. Advice from someone who may not understand autism is frustrating.
Instead, inquire if any research they have done has worked for them. Ask with genuine curiosity, and I’m sure you’ll be fascinated by the amount of research and trial-and-error autism parents go through each day.
5. “Do You Think They’ll Grow Out Of It?”
Perceptions of autism revolve around a person who has challenges with social interactions, or that they are “high-functioning” or that autism ceases past the age of 18. In truth, parents live in fear of what happens when their children become adults. Will they need assisted living? Will they ever be able to get a job? And the most painful, “What will happen when I’m no longer around?”. These questions cut like a dagger into an already sensitive wound. Avoid this question and anything near this subject altogether. Instead, ask if they’ve had any progressions lately. Be prepared to party at the smallest of achievements.

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I am happy to introduce the new F1 2016 SEASON MOD to be used on the F1-2013 game engine. I have named it the SKYFALL Mod. This is my first Mod so I will update and polish it if you guys like it. I believe the F1-2013 is Codemasters best F1 game engine of the series, so I decided to work on it and update it for a while.
Created by MrTheRacer / Silidus / Skyfall
Contents of Mod v1.4:
- Infiniti Red Bull Racing is now Red Bull Racing
- Williams Racing is now Williams Martini Racing
- McLaren Mercedes is now McLaren Honda
- Lotus F1 is now Renault Sport F1 Team
- Caterham F1 Team is now Haas F1 Team
- Marussia F1 Team is now Manor Racing MRT F1 Team
- All the driver names and pics to 2016 F1 Season including Ericsson, Kvyat, Verstappen, Sainz, Nasr, Wehrlein, Haryanto, Palmer and Magnussen. Included Team swap D.Kvyat to STR and M. Verstappen to RBR.
a) Red Bull RB12 / McLaren MP4-31 / Force India VJM09 / Sauber C35 and MANOR MRT05 created by MrTheRacer
b) Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid / Ferrari SF16-H / Williams FW38 / Haas VF-16 / Toro Rosso STR11 / Renault R.S.16 created by SKYFALL
Acknowledgements: YeBossKiller / Advantian / Miguelp17 / Thrasher / Franske / Krsskos / Kris / Chianamik / Supla007 and the RaceDepartment Community for their help to make this MOD possible.
POWER UNITS UPDATE:
- Replicated the performance of the F1 engines using data from up to 2016 Catalunya Grand Prix. You'll notice that overall, all the cars are 35% faster than stock F1 2013 engines, which should be accurate compared to the real engines (930BHP in 2016).
- Power Units updated including the New RENAULT "Spec B" engine (in use by RedBull & RENAULT)
TIER 1 = Mercedes / Ferrari
TIER 2 = Williams / Red Bull / Toro Rosso / Haas
TIER 3 = Force India / Renault / McLaren
TIER 4 = Sauber / Manor
GAME MODES UPDATE:
- All Drivers now use their assigned 2016 Season helmets, plus the drivers stats have been updated up to Bahrain Grand Prix 2016
- All Teams logos and Teams for 2016 Season with new transparencies for drivers backdrop pictures. Teams are presented according to 2015 Constructor Championship Order definition.
- Race track menu order similar to 2016 Season Calendar
- Starting Grid Order NOW more accurate to 2016 Season
- Tyre wear more close to 2016 Season with %Scalling for length of Races
- Menu has been updated with 2016 Season drivers pics. Your team mate/rivals pic is now updated.
- Now you can select personalized style helmets from MAIN MENU created by Supla007
- Season Standings / Constructor Championship (those mini cars logos thingy) now show 2016 Season livery.
- Career Mode calendar adapted to 2016 Season style (Only 19 races). In case you already are in a mid-season career your saved game will be updated to the new calendar. All D.Kvyat / M.Verstappen individual points obtained will be awarded to them. Team will also keep points awarded before the driver swap.
- Mercedes / Ferrari / Honda / Renault / Red Bull (TAG Huer) Power Units will evolve faster as season progresses. The rest of the Teams using 2nd deal engines will evolve slower.
- By default after Day 1 in Young Drivers Test you will be offered All 5 Team Contracts [If you don´t like this option replace file for original located at YoungDriversTest].
- YoungDriversTest results status now show correct Team Logos
NOTE: Always use the newest version of this MOD. If you already updated your F1-2013 with previous version of the SKYFALL MOD, you will NOT need to create a new game file and you can keep on playing since this only updates the graphics. If this is your first time installing this MOD version, any previous saved game file will become corrupt and will not work with this MOD so you will need to create a NEW Save File (since now all teams and drivers have changed).
DRIVERS HELMETS & RACING SUITS
Created/Updated by Silidus
- All Drivers now use their 2016 Season helmets & racing suits during races and inside cut-scenes.
- New Teams GARAGES display updated sponsors
- Includes: Melbourne / Bahrain / Shangai / Delhi (Replaces Sochi) / Catalunya / Monaco / Montreal / Korea (Replaces Austria) / Silverstone / Hungaroring / Nurburgring (Replaces Hockenheim) / SpaFrancorchamps / Monza / Singapour / Sepang / Susuka / Texas / Brazil / Abu Dhabi
- MONACO GP race track adjusted to make it work on 2016 Power Unit Specs
* NOTE: Mexico, Baku, Spielberg, Sochi and Hockenheim not included since Tracks are not available in F1-2013.
* Only English Language install is currently supported by SKYFALL
* French Language install is currently BETA and supported by Stephana Stephen
I will try to post updates as the season progresses. Please check the Updates.
Enjoy and give feedback, that's how we get better at this!!
Regards, SKYFALL MOD

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The Jeep Cherokee is a full-size SUV that first went into production back in 1974. Fans of the car can buy the latest-generation model, as it got put on general sale back in 2014. As you can imagine, there have been many differences in the styling and features of each generation over the years.
Now in its fourth generation, the Jeep Cherokee is an SUV that is hoping to tempt people away from its competitors. That’s thanks, in part, to its refined styling and off-road capability. So, is this a model that you should consider buying? In today’s blog post, I run through what the new Jeep Cherokee has to offer.
Under the bonnet
There are three engine choices available at the time of writing. Starting with the diesel power plants, we have two 2.0-litre 16-valve units. The first offers 138 brake horsepower, and will get you to 60 mph from a standing start in 10.6 seconds. Fuel economy isn’t too bad at 53 mpg combined, and CO2 emissions are just 139 g/km.
You can also opt for the more powerful unit that boasts 170 brake horsepower. The 0-60 mph time is slightly quicker at 10 seconds exactly, but fuel economy is reduced down to 48 mpg combined. CO2 emissions are also higher, at 154 g/km.
If you’re not a fan of diesel engines, Saxton 4×4 says that there is a 3.2-litre V6 petrol unit that you can choose instead. As standard, you get 268 brake horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 8.6 seconds. I don’t think too many people will opt for the petrol unit, as fuel economy is a low 29 mpg combined and CO2 emissions skyrocket to 223 g/km.
The slower of the two diesels use a six-speed manual transmission. Curiously is already used in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
The other two engines use a nine-speed automatic – a world first! In case you are wondering why I am talking about an Alfa Romeo, it’s worth remember that both marques are owned by one parent Fiat).
Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options
Regardless of the engine or trim level, it’s possible to get either a 4×2 or 4×4 version. The latter will doubtless be the pick of the bunch for its off-roading capabilities. If you want the 4×4 version, there are two variants you can have (just to confuse things).
Jeep Active Drive I is the system that you will get by default. The “II” version is a more advanced version and is only available on the top trim levels.
There are four trim levels on the current-generation Jeep Cherokee.
Longitude comes with dual-zone climate control, an infotainment system and rear parking sensors as standard. Longitude Plus has a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen display and a nine-speaker Alpine stereo system.
Limited is the range-topper and is expected to make up the bulk of Cherokee sales. As standard, it comes with automatic headlights and wipers. It also offers sat-nav and leather upholstery.
Finally, there is the Trailhawk special edition. It’s only available with the V6 petrol engine. Features include raised suspension for off-roading and underbody protection.


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Stylo G (real name Jason McDermott) was selected over Alkaline, Popcaan, Chronixx and Tarrus Riley. He was nominated last year but lost to Sean Paul.
Born in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Stylo G relocated to the United Kingdom in 1998. He made a name for himself in underground music circles before signing with British dance label 3 Beat Records.
Last year he scored a Top 20 hit on the British charts with Soundbwoy. He followed-up with hits such as Badd (featuring Sister Nancy) and Move Back.
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Celebrating National Health Education Week
October 21, 2015
In celebration of National Health Education Week, four Certified Health Education Specialists (CHESs) share their reasons for obtaining national certification as health education specialists, the value of national credentialing to their employers, and the career development benefits of National Commission for Health Education Credentialing certification. Perspectives from the field: Certified Health Education Specialists on the Value of Health Education Credentialing. Four of the five authors work with Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s initiatives.
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After School Snack: Apple Sandwiches Recipe. One of my kids favorite snacks when they arrive home from school. Simple, healthy and tasty!
TEA PARTY TEA SANDWICHES :: 3 FILLING RECIPES — Celebrations at Home
March 2013: Made these to go with Easter Dinner..were a huge hit!! Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches Recipe | Key Ingredient
5 Healthy Sandwich Recipes, including my Sonoma Chicken Salad Sandwiches!
Italian Crescent Ring - you could add anything you want inside like broccoli, cheese and chicken mmmmmm!
50 Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes - trying to have something easy to take to work, as well as having a healthier, cheaper alternative to dining out.
I made these last week for dinner and the meatballs alone were AMAZING! I already went out and bought the ingredients to make them again. Low Calorie Meatball Sandwich Recipe - 5 Points
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Biz Buzz, Jan. 1, 2011
Cafe Rio will open Tuesday between Bedroom Gallery and Subway in Mesa Village at 2412 F Road. The restaurant will host a ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m. opening day and donate $2,500 to School District 51.
The Mexican restaurant chain, which opened its first location in 1997 in St. George, Utah, prides itself on fresh ingredients and makes tortillas from scratch. Each restaurant uses USDA Choice meats, makes guacamole, salsa, sauces and salad dressings from scratch daily, and goes without freezers and microwaves to ensure freshness. Menu items include traditional fare such as burritos and enchiladas as well as flan, pie, tortilla soup, salads and chips with salsa, queso or guacamole.
There are 38 Cafe Rio Mexican Grills in the western United States. Grand Junction will host the chain’s second restaurant in Colorado. The other is in Denver.
“Opening a second location in the great state of Colorado is a thrill for us,” Cafe Rio Chief Executive Officer Bob Nilsen said in a press release. “The people of Colorado who enjoy a healthy active lifestyle seem to appreciate our commitment to freshness and top-quality, real food made from scratch every day in our restaurants.”
While Grand Junction will gain a Mexican restaurant, it lost one, too. Paco’s Tacos at 1133 Patterson Road in the Village Fair Shopping Center planned to close, according to an employee at the restaurant.
The third of three Maverik Country Stores to locate in the Grand Valley in 2010 opened Thursday at 2948 F Road.
A Maverik store opened in April at 1103 E. U.S. Highway 50 in Fruita and another opened in September at 3249 F Road in Clifton. The convenience store and gas station chain has only one other location in Colorado, in Cortez.
Maverik Regional Director Lynn Rasmussen said the North Salt Lake City, Utah-based company is “thrilled” to be in western Colorado, and another Maverik opening is planned for Delta in 2011.
“We saw a wonderful opportunity to come to the beautiful Grand Junction area and service the citizens of the Grand Valley,” Rasmussen said of the company’s decision to expand into Colorado.
Utah has the highest concentration of Maverik stores, but there are locations in Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and, as of Wednesday, Washington.
Patients are being accepted at the new Oral Health Partners location at 2552 Patterson Road.
The dental practice opened in the new building Dec. 20. The practice brings together pediatric dentist Glen R. Dean with his son, general dentist Derek L. Dean. Orthodontist Spencer Johnson will begin seeing patients at Oral Health Partners on Jan. 10, and the practice is hiring at least one more dentist.
The dental office is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Following the launch of its Greenback$ program earlier this year, which encourages small businesses to become more energy efficient, the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce took its own advice and began installing energy-efficient lighting Monday in the Chamber office at 360 Grand Ave.
EC Electric, 2535 W. Pinyon Ave., is performing the installation on all three levels of the Chamber building. The new, more efficient lighting will replace fluorescent bulbs, a cost-saving practice identified earlier this year when Energy Wise, 786 Valley Court, performed an audit of the building to see how the chamber could operate it more efficiently.
The light replacement project will cost an estimated $3,747, following an Xcel Energy rebate. The chamber expects to recoup that investment within two years through energy savings.
Yanus Nelson has been named community banking president for western Colorado for Wells Fargo retail banking. Steve Irion remains community banking president for Wells Fargo overall in the area.
Nelson, who is based in Grand Junction, has been with Wells Fargo for 11 years and manages 23 of the company’s retail banking stores in his new position. He most recently served as district manager for Larimer County.

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The 2016 Formula 1 Champion recently attended an investment meeting, where he was served a range of plant-based food options including Beyond Burgers and JUST Egg
The product, which was created to replicate hen's eggs but with less environmental impact and animal cruelty, has become the US' top-selling liquid egg option
Demand for the product, which is currently available in multiple retailers and food service outlets in the US as well as Hong Kong, has been high
The product - which was created as an ethical and more environmentally-friendly alternative to chicken's eggs - is currently available in the US and select restaurants in Singapore and Hong Kong.
The product, which is made from mung beans, was created to 'to scramble and taste just like eggs' - but with a lower environmental footprint
The products are served as part of the park's 'Build Your Own Bowl' option or the American Breakfast
The plant-based and sustainable alternative to traditional eggs - which is made from mung beans - has been commended by 'Time' magazine
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This ain't your local ground beef and refried beans tex-mex joint's neon-green tequila sugar bomb: this is a REAL margarita recipe. Super tart, very boozy, and dangerously refreshing.
I think it's safe to say that I have been a lover of Mexican food and its cousins my entire life. From fusion tacos with bulgogi and kimchi to the refried beans that vaguely resemble slop at the local dump-Mex place around the corner: I love it all. In fact, I have to make a deliberate effort to not fill my blog with all-Mexican all-the-time.
It's about time I let a little of my obsession with Mexican food ( and drink ... ) come through. I have roughly five (FIVE!!!!) different margarita recipes that are regulars in my kitchen, but this is my "basic" but fabulous go-to recipe.
First things first:
what kind of alcohol is in margaritas?
Tequila! Always tequila.
How to do you make a margarita from scratch?
The MOST important thing to do when making margaritas from scratch is to use fresh lime juice. FRESH. Not from the bottle. Not from the refrigerated juice section in the grocery store. But FRESH fresh. From a lime. One that was juiced in the last 12 hours at most.
The rest is simple, vigorously shake all of the ingredients with ice, then pour into a rocks glass, toss in a pinch of salt (or add a salt rim), and serve cold.
How do you make a pitcher of margaritas?
Same concept as above, just scaled and stirred. Determine how many cocktails you'll want to make / will fill your pitcher. Then scroll down to the recipe below, hover over the number of servings, and use the slider to scale it up to that number.
Pour all of the ingredients into an ice-filled pitcher and stir. Just like the individual ones, serve over ice in glasses rimmed with salt.
Does a margarita need Cointreau?
Not necessarily - but it does need something decent, orange, alcoholic and sweet. Which is to say ... don't use triple sec. Use Cointreau or something of a similar tier if you have it, or Grand Marnier if you want a little more body to your margarita.
How many calories in a margarita?
One of the many benefits of making these margaritas over the lime green mixer ones is that you control exactly what goes into it: namely, the sugar. As written in this post, each margarita will have just under 300 calories. Leave out the simple syrup ( I do! ) and you're around 220 calories per margarita.
If you like margaritas, you might love these tequila cocktails too:
- 1.5 oz Agave Tequila
- 1.5 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 1.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup optional - see Notes
- Salt optional, just a pinch
- Ice fill the cocktail shaker with ice
- Cocktail Shaker
- In a cocktail shaker combine all liquid ingredients over the ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Pour ( ice and all ) into a margarita or rocks glass and serve. Garnish with a slice of lime and a pinch of salt.
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This article highlights 10 local transportation-engineering innovations in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Area Computer Traffic System (LVACTS) has undergone a significant transformation in preparation for 21st century traffic control. The Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard intersection is a must see for any transportation engineer or planner with its opposing triple left turns and overhead pedestrian walkways. Road and highway construction projects include the Las Vegas Beltway; the Interstate-15 (I-15) at U.S. 95 Downtown Interchange ("Spaghetti Bowl"); widening U.S. 95 between I-15 and Rainbow Boulevard; pedestrian grade-separation bridges over the Strip at several locations; arterial bridges over I-15 at the quarter-section arterials of Hacienda, Twain, and Harmon; and widening of I-15. Other points of interest worth noting include casino access planning and design, McCarran International Airport's new unit terminal, the successful Citizens Area Transit (CAT) public transit system, a gaggle of automated people movers, Las Vegas's neighborhood traffic management program, and precast segmental posttensioned bridge construction using a Norwegian custom-built gantry crane. A brief description is also provided of the Traffic Bowl, a quiz-show-style competition on transportation engineering to take place during the Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) 69th annual meeting that pits teams of ITE members against each other.
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Council to open new digital chapter for library
THE Clarence Valley's mobile library service could be digital-only in five years.
Clarence Valley Council staff have prepared a report which shows how the service can be downsized immediately and eventually transformed into a digital-only service.
The report to the council's environment, planning and community committee meeting on Tuesday recommends the service switch from a truck to a van-based service, saving ratepayers about $200,000 in replacement costs.
It recommends the van cut its stops from 32 to 12, eliminating stops at schools and reducing the number of days on the road from nine to six each fortnight.
It also wants to extend van stays from 30 minutes to half-days and carry out education programs to help transition traditional library users to a digital library service and maximise the use of the NBN services now available in most of the outlying areas.
The council has won a $132,000 State Government grant to help with the purchase of the new van.
The van can be used to provide services for tourists during festival periods, such as the Jacaranda Festival and over summer in Yamba.
The report says the cost of the mobile library service is between two and three times that of other library services the council offers.
The council has costed setting up the van at $103,450, which included buying the van. Ongoing costs are estimated at $179,557.
Other councils have adopted similar programs.
Port Macquarie and Wollondilly councils have both introduced a van-based service capable of carrying 1000 items. The current Clarence service is estimated to provide 1500 items to non-school users.
Surveys of users have found the service has support from the community.


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Amid COVID-19 tensions, China deploys first “robot restaurant complex”, an eating complex, solely managed by robots
As every one of you know how Coronavirus outbreak has made our life difficult and paused. While the country with the origin of the outbreak has deployed the world’s first Robot restaurant complex and eating complex, solely managed by robots. FOODOM Tianjiang Food Kingdom — located in Foshan’s Shunde District, an area hailed as the “cradle of Cantonese cuisine” — is the sixth automated restaurant operated by Qianxi Robot Catering Group.
However, eateries face heightened fears, as customers shy away from dining out in an unknown environment. To tackle this, restaurants are now employing “robots” to manage their food business amid the pandemic. From waiters to chefs, the “robot restaurant complex” in Foshan’s Shunde District, serves Chinese fare, hot pot, and fast food, managing business with over 600 customers.
This FOODOM Tianjiang Food Kingdom consists of 40 robots who have learned to cook the traditional Cantonese cuisine that the restaurant is famous for.
Guests arriving at the pink-and-white restaurant make their menu selections with wide-eyed robot waiters. When ready, the food is delivered directly to their table from a Skyrail system or brought in on a tray. Some robots, such as the burger machine, serve customers 24 hours a day.
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“A complete scientific control system and the widespread use of smart equipment reduce the risk of (coronavirus) infection,” said Xiao. “This makes it safer and more hygienic.”
These 40 pink-and-white robots can successfully cook up to 200 Cantonese dishes which they have learned by imitating the actions of experienced human chefs, according to Xiao Ran, deputy general manager at Qianxi Group, a process which saw a painfully long trial and error phase.
“For a simple-looking dish like chicken broth cabbage, the frying temperature, frying time, the number of times it should be flipped — all of these variables need to be adjusted over the course of more than a thousand attempts,” he said.
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Indian energy company NTPC is merging its hydro projects unit, NTPC Hydro (NHL), with itself as a part of its business restructuring process. NHL was formed to under the development of small- and medium-sized hydropower projects. Confirming the speculations, NTPC spokesperson was quoted as saying that the merger would result into positives including operation consolidation, reduction in overhead expenditure, enhanced efficiency and administrative control, and optimum utilization of resources.
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Electric bikes can be utilized to commute to work, school or play any type of location where bicycles are enabled. The electrical bike range is expanding with even more technical developments. Even more individuals are brought in to the healthy benefits of riding an electrical bike. Seniors as well as the less than healthy population can now participate in this enjoyable sport as well as use its vast array of wellness maximizing benefits. So, if you are among those trying to find information on electric bike variety, bring you useful solution to the oft Repeated inquiry as to what electrical bike battery is required for maximum use.
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Wargaming, the leading free-to-play massively multiplayer online developer and publisher, today announced that their flagship free-to-play action MMO, World of Tanks, has tallied more than 60 million registered players around the world.
At this year’s E3, World of Tanks will be prominently featured at Wargaming’s spacious 10,000 square feet booth (601 South Hall) with 10 high-end gaming stations running throughout the entirety of the show, allowing attendees to get more familiar with the game or prove their battlefield supremacy. In celebration of hitting the 60 million registered player milestone, Wargaming has also released a brand-new cinematic trailer for World of Tanks, featuring the trademark action and tactical team gameplay that has made the title a worldwide success.
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FULTON, MO -- The Westminster Blue Jays hosted the Tip-Off Tournament for three teams over the weekend. The Westminster men's basketball team ended the tournament 2-0. The Blue Jays beat Hendrix College Friday night 91-60 and Rhodes College Saturday evening 75-71.
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The end of the year is drawing near. That means it's getting colder outside which may limit some people's exercise routine.
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Impress your guests with this set of elegant stemless wine glasses. Simple and refined, they will add a more approachable accent to your dining experience. Ideal for everyday use, they are appreciated by restaurateurs and wine lovers alike.
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Method for storing purged hydrogen from a vehicle fuel cell system
||Method for storing purged hydrogen from a vehicle fuel cell system
||James, et al.
||June 18, 2002
||October 19, 1999
||James; Brian David (Alexandria, VA)
Saloka; George Steve (Dearborn, MI)
||Ford Global Technologies, Inc. (Dearborn, MI)|
|Attorney Or Agent:
|Field Of Search:
||429/13; 429/17; 429/19; 429/22
|U.S Patent Documents:
||5156925; 5429885; 5478662; 5763113; 6162556; 6280865
|Foreign Patent Documents:
||A method of operating a fuel cell having an anode passage. The method includes collecting hydrogen from the anode passage that does not pass through the catalyst membrane. The hydrogen, together with water and inert gases, are directed to a hydrogen storage container. The hydrogen storage container includes a hydrogen storage media such as metal hydride, carbon adsorbents, or carbon nanofibers. A sensor determines whether or not the vehicle is moving. When the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly, the surplus hydrogen is directed to the hydrogen storage container for temporary storage. When the sensor determines that the vehicle is moving at a high speed, the surplus hydrogen is vented to atmosphere and the hydrogen storage media is renewed.
||What is claimed:
1. A method of operating a fuel cell having an anode passage, comprising the steps of:
collecting purged hydrogen from said anode passage;
directing said hydrogen to a hydrogen storage media;
purging said media of hydrogen to enable said media to store additional hydrogen; and
venting said purged hydrogen to the atmosphere.
2. A method of claim 1, after said collecting step and before said directing step, further comprising the steps of;
directing said hydrogen to a valve;
operating said valve to direct said hydrogen to said hydrogen storage media.
3. The method of claim 2, further comprising the step of monitoring the ambient conditions surrounding said fuel cell to determine if said hydrogen should be directed to said hydrogen storage media.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein said monitoring step measures the speed of a vehicle containing said fuel cell.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein said purging step occurs when said vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined value.
||BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a method of operating a fuel cell vehicle and storing purged hydrogen in a hydrogen trap. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of operating a fuel cell vehicle where purged hydrogen isstored to a hydrogen trap at park or slow speed conditions and vented at higher speeds.
2. Discussion of Prior Art
Fuel cells have been identified as a potential energy source for vehicles. Fuel cells operate by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. The hydrogen may come from a stored hydrogen container or may be produced on board the vehiclethrough a reformer.
Hydrogen is always applied under pressure to the anode side of the fuel cell and is consumed as needed to meet the electrical load placed on the fuel cell. Over time, inert gases (nitrogen, argon, etc.) and water accumulate in the anodepassageways to an extent that causes fuel cell performance degradation. Periodic purging of these inert gases and water restores fuel cell performance and is accomplished by venting the anode side to force out the inert gases and water. As a result,some hydrogen is also expelled in the purge cycle.
If the fuel cell anode is not periodically purged of inert gases and water, the efficiency of the fuel cell is greatly reduced. The purged hydrogen is normally expelled either through forcing hydrogen through the anode or by removing thehydrogen through the electrolyte. U.S. Pat. No. 5,156,925, ('925) issued Oct. 20, 1992, teaches a method of purging hydrogen from a fuel cell through liquid electrolyte. The electrolyte dissolves the hydrogen gas and carries the hydrogen gas to anelectrolyte storage tank. The electrolyte storage tank receives air. The air causes the hydrogen to de-gas from the electrolyte and become vented to atmosphere. A filter prevents the electrolyte from being carried with the purged hydrogen. The '925patent does not control the de-gassing or venting of hydrogen. Hydrogen may escape freely from the electrolyte storage container and become vented to atmosphere. This may result in hydrogen being vented from the fuel cell while the vehicle is in aclosed environment.
Other patents have also dealt with purged hydrogen gas of a fuel cell. U.S. Pat. No. 5,429,885, ('885) issued Jul. 4, 1995, teaches a method of combining the purged hydrogen gas with oxygen to form water. The invention was intended for usein an underwater vehicle where the hydrogen gas cannot be vented to atmosphere. The '885 patent teaches the use of a catalytic recombiner to combine the hydrogen and oxygen so that the excess hydrogen does not become vented into the vehicle.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,763,113, ('113) issued Jun. 9, 1998, teaches a method of monitoring the operation of a fuel cell to control the venting of purged hydrogen. The '113 patent describes how a build-up of hydrogen, water, and inert gases reducesthe efficiency of the fuel cell. The gases and water must be periodically removed to maintain the optimum efficiency of the fuel cell. The hydrogen, other gases and water are periodically purged from the fuel cell using a controller that monitors theoperating parameters of the fuel cell stack and compares them to known values. As the efficiency of the fuel cell decreases, the hydrogen, other gases, and water are purged from the system. The '113 patent does not contemplate the unwanted build-up ofhydrogen that results from the purging process described. The conditions that lead to a build-up of hydrogen may occur when the vehicle containing the fuel cell is in an enclosed environment.
The present invention anticipates a problem not foreseen in the references described above. The present invention anticipates the venting of hydrogen gas while a vehicle is in an enclosed space. To maintain the efficiency of the fuel cell, thehydrogen is removed from the anode passage, but not immediately vented to atmosphere.
These and other problems of the related art are overcome by the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a method of operating a fuel cell having an anode passage. The method includes collecting hydrogen from the anode passage that does not pass through the catalyst membrane. The hydrogen, together with waterand inert gases, are directed to a hydrogen storage container. The hydrogen storage container includes a hydrogen storage media such as metal hydride, carbon adsorbents, or carbon nanofibers.
A sensor determines whether or not the vehicle is moving. When the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly, the surplus hydrogen is directed to the hydrogen storage container for temporary storage. When the sensor determines that the vehicle ismoving at a high speed, the surplus hydrogen is vented to atmosphere and the hydrogen storage media is renewed.
Electrically controlled valves direct the purged hydrogen and renew the hydrogen storage media. The valves are controlled by an electronic controller that monitors vehicle speed and hydrogen build-up within the storage media.
These and other desired objects of the present invention will become more apparent in the course of the following detailed description and the appended claims. The invention may best be understood with reference to the accompanying drawings,wherein illustrative embodiments are shown.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a fuel cell having a hydrogen storage container.
FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of the hydrogen storage container used in the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND BEST MODE
The invention will be illustrated and described as a vehicle having an on-board fuel cell emitting surplus hydrogen. The invention is useful in any situation where unwanted surplus hydrogen is collected and stored until ambient conditions permitits venting. These other devices and methods of operation are included within the invention described herein.
The following items are a word list of the components described in the drawings and are reproduced to aid in understanding the invention:
10 fuel cell 12 hydrogen inlet 14 air inlet 16 anode passage 18 cathode passage 20 catalyst surface 22 membrane or separator 24 controller 26 3-way valve 28 water removal device 30 hydrogen storage container 32 hydrogen storage media 34 vent valve 36 vehicle speed 38 comparison 40 signal 42 signal
The invention is intended for use in conjunction with a fuel cell or other device that emits surplus hydrogen during periods of operation that should not be vented to atmosphere. Illustrated in FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a fuel cell10. The fuel cell 10 may be any number of fuel cells that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity such as proton member exchange, alkaline, or solid oxide fuel cell. The fuel cell 10 receives a stream of relatively pure hydrogen through hydrogeninlet 12 and oxygen through air inlet 14. The hydrogen may be stored on board a vehicle in a hydrogen containment vessel or may, alternatively, be generated from other materials such as gasoline or methanol using a reformer. The oxygen is obtained fromthe atmosphere. The hydrogen is directed to an anode passage 16 while the oxygen is directed to a cathode passage 18. A catalyst surface 20 converts the molecular hydrogen into hydrogen atoms comprising an electron and a proton. The hydrogen electronbecomes part of the electrical circuit and the remaining proton passes through a membrane or separator 22. The proton reacts with the oxygen in cathode passage 18 to form water.
Water condensed from externally humidified hydrogen also collects within the anode passage 16. Other gases, that are contained within the inlet hydrogen, also collect in the anode passage 16. Inert gases and water must be periodically removedor purged from the anode passage 16 to maintain the efficiency of the fuel cell 10.
A variety of methods exist to purge the fuel cell of inert gases and water. The simplest method is merely a periodic purge, by opening the anode to atmosphere. This expels the inert gases and water, along with some hydrogen. Other methodsinclude monitoring the amount of current produced by the fuel cell 10 and estimating the inert gas and water build-up. As a load is applied to a fuel cell, the voltage of the fuel cell will decrease as a function of power. A properly functioning fuelcell will produce a predictable voltage/current polarization curve based on a function of power output. Preferably, the individual cell voltages of a fuel cell will remain equal to the other cell voltages. If one or more cell voltages are lower thanthe total average cell voltages, a cell may be flooded with water and need to be purged to clear out excess water. Also, if the overall polarization curve indicates a lack of predicted performance, the anode will need to be purged to remove any buildupof inert gases. The problem with this method is that the water buildup occurs so fast that active purge monitor may not purge the anode in time to remove the excess water buildup.
A fuel cell controller 24 controls the operation of the fuel cell 10. When the controller 24 determines that the fuel cell 10 requires purging, the controller 24 signals a three-way valve 26 to move from a closed position to a first position. When the valve 26 is in the first position, the purged hydrogen, other gases, and water are directed to a water removal device 28. The water removal device is a water trap that removes water from the hydrogen stream in either or both of two ways. Firstly, the water removal device causes the gas flow to impinge on multiple surfaces causing entrained water droplets to loose entrainment and accumulate at the bottom of the water removal device. Secondly, the water removal device contains a largesurface area which functions as a heat exchange surface to cool the gas stream. As the gas temperature is lowered, water vapor in the gas stream condenses and accumulates at the bottom of the water removal device. Accumulated liquid water is divertedto a storage tank.
The water removal device 28 separates the water from the surplus hydrogen and other gases. The water is drained from the water removal device and the surplus hydrogen and other gases are directed to a hydrogen storage container 30. The hydrogenstorage container 30 contains a quantity of hydrogen storage media that adsorbs the surplus hydrogen within the hydrogen storage media. Hydrogen storage media may be any number of devices, including metal hydrides and carbon fiber nanotubes, asdescribed in PCT patent application WO98-39250, incorporated herein by reference.
The operation of a 75 kilowatt fuel cell generally produces as much as five liters of excess hydrogen every two minutes. The storage container 30 should be designed to collect the surplus hydrogen purged from the fuel cell during the fuel cell'soperation in a closed environment. Typically, the fuel storage container 30 should be sized to store 20 standard liters of hydrogen. Metal hydrides are typically capable of storing 100 to 800 standard liters per kilogram of metal hydride alloy. Themetal hydride alloy is the main component of a metal hydride system that typically consists of a containment canister, hydrogen inlet/outlet port, pressure relief device, and particle filter. An example of a suitable metal hydride system is a modelBL-20 canister sold by Hydrogen Components, Inc. Other metal hydrides alloys and systems are also useful for the present invention. For example, metal hydrides alloys and systems manufactured by Ergenics Inc. are suitable when the purged hydrogenincludes water. This construction may alleviate the need for the water removal device 28.
The controller 24 monitors the speed of a vehicle containing the fuel cell 10. When the controller senses that the vehicle is operating above a predefined speed, the controller 24 sends a signal to the three-way valve 26 to move to a secondposition. The second position directs the surplus hydrogen, other gases and water directly to atmosphere. The controller 24 also sends a signal to vent valve 34 to purge the hydrogen storage container 30 of surplus hydrogen.
Metal hydride alloys have predictable hydrogen adsorption/desorption characteristics defined by pressure-concentration-isotherms (PCT data) or Van Hoff plots. Such data defines the concentration plateau pressure at a given temperature at whichthe metal hydride will either absorb hydrogen or desorb (discharge) it. To purge the metal hydride alloy, the pressure of the metal hydride bed must be reduced below the metal hydrides plateau pressure for that prevailing temperature. To absorbhydrogen, the metal hydride bed must have a pressure higher than the plateau pressure. Thus with proper selection of the metal hydride alloy (i.e. selecting a metal hydride alloy where the plateau pressure is greater than 1 atm at the desired operatingtemperature), purging may be accomplished by simply venting the metal hydride system to ambient pressure. Cooling of the metal hydride alloy occurs as hydrogen is evolved. Consequently it may be necessary to heat the metal hydride bed to maintain thealloy at a temperature where the plateau pressure is greater than ambient pressure. This may be accomplished by using a simple air fan to blow over the metal hydride cannisters to warm the metal hydride alloy. If greater heating is required, hot airfrom the fuel cell or other heat source, or other form of heating fluid may be used.
The controller 24 is operated by a program that will be described using the flow chart illustrated in FIG. 2. The controller monitors the vehicle speed 36. The vehicle speed 36 is compared to a pre-identified set point in step 38. If thevehicle speed is below the set point, the controller sends a signal 40 to the three-way valve 26. The signal 40 causes the three-way valve 26 to move to a first position and direct the surplus hydrogen, other gases and water to the water removal device28 and hydrogen storage container 30. The control strategy assumes that hydrogen produced by the fuel cell 10, while the vehicle is at stationary or at very low speeds, should be stored rather than vented to atmosphere to prevent build-up of hydrogen inan enclosed environment. If the comparison step 38 determines that the vehicle speed exceeds the set point, then the controller 24 sends a signal 42 to the three-way valve 26. The signal 42 directs the valve 26 to move to a second position. The secondposition causes the surplus hydrogen, other gases, and water to be directly vented to the atmosphere. The signal 42 also causes the valve 24 to purge the hydrogen storage container 30. The control strategy assumes that when the vehicle is moving abovea predetermined set point, that it is safe to vent the surplus hydrogen and accumulated hydrogen to atmosphere.
While particular embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the invention and it isintended to cover in the appended claims all such modifications and equivalents as fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.
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It's the most responsive marketing channel. It reaches people at home and makes them feel good. Direct Mail still delivers. Learn how direct mail is driving results and how to apply it to your everyday marketing strategies through direct mail retargeting. see great information at: https://www.navistone.com/blog/direct-mail-still-delivers
Many designers tend to think of colors as something that have only a purely aesthetic impact. However, colours are actually a vital component of the psychological impact of your design on users. Colors send a message without being overt and can thus determine buying choices. It only takes 90 seconds for a person to form an opinion about your product, and it’s estimated that up to 90 percent of that opinion is based on colors alone. Since colour is often the first thing users notice, it has a huge impact on their thoughts.
Color is a part of the language that designers use to communicate with their users. Having an understanding of color psychology is a key aspect of creating color palettes that increase conversion. In this article, I want to share practical tips on how to use colors to increase your conversion rate.
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What is color psychology?
Color psychology is a discipline that researches how color influences human behavior and decision making. Color psychology is essential for sales and marketing—different colors can impact the way buyers perceive a brand.
Color psychology is based on the theory of how our brain processes colors. The human eye has a visual response to light. Light travels in waves, and each color has a different wavelength. These different wavelengths hit the eye in different ways. They create electrical impulses that go to the hypothalamus in the brain, which controls a number of functions in the human body—behavioral patterns, appetite, and body temperature among them.
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How the brain perceives color. Image credit: YouTube.
General facts about colors
To understand the impact of color on buyers’ actions, it’s important to understand the impact colors have on our thoughts and emotions.
- Colors can be stimulating or calming
There are two types of colors—warm and cold. As you can probably guess, these classifications have an impact on how we comprehend the colors.
Color psychology: warm and cold color wheel
Warm and cold colors.
Warm colors are colors in the red area of the color spectrum. Red, orange, and yellow can invoke a sense of warmth and passion in design. Warm colors have long wavelengths and radiate a considerable amount of energy. As a result, warm colors work best when they are used as accent colors. Using warm colors as a basic color can easily make your design look irritating and annoying.
Cool colors contain higher amounts of blue. Blue, purple, and green are cool colors. These colors naturally create a calming effect, and are often popular in interior design because they encourage relaxation. However, when overused, cold colors can call to mind feelings of sadness.
- Different genders have different color preferences
Gender can influence the color choices we make, and there are differences and similarities between men’s and women’s perceptions of color schemes. In 2003, Joe Hallock researched color and shared his insights in his paper Colour Assignment. The paper highlights some clear preferences in specific colors across gender. Among the most noticeable is that both genders like blue and green.
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The favorite colors of men and women. Image credit: Joe Hallock.
Similarly, men and women both shared least favorite colors: brown and orange.
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The least favorite colors of men and women. Image credit: Joe Hallock.
But the study also highlighted a difference in preferences. The second favorite color among women is purple. However, purple is the least favorite color among men. Another valuable insight is when it comes to shades, tints, and hues, men generally prefer bold colors, while women prefer softer colors.
You might also like: 10 Beautiful Ecommerce Website Color Schemes.
- Color can mean different things in different cultures
Colors are a powerful tool for creating emotions. Many articles about color discuss the phenomena of color associations. We often read that blue is the color of sincerity, green represents growth, while red demonstrates passion. The problem with such categorizations is that reactions to color are somewhat learned. Colors can mean different things in different cultures. For example, in many Western cultures, white is associated with positive things, while in many parts of Asia, white is associated with mourning. As a result, it’s almost impossible to narrow one color down to a solid meaning.
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Because ephedra contains stimulants, taking too much ephedra may cause dangerous overdose symptoms. If you happen to overdose on ephedra, seek immediate medical attention. Possible signs of an ephedra overdose may include difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, and a rapid heart rate. If an ephedra overdose occurs, treatment will most likely involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose.
An Overview of Ephedra OverdoseEphedra (ma huang) is a weight loss supplement that has been banned in the United States. Because it contains stimulants, ephedra can be dangerous in the case of an overdose. The effects of an ephedra overdose will vary depending on the ephedra dosage and whether it was taken with any medications, alcohol, or street drugs (especially other stimulants).
If you happen to overdose on ephedra, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an Ephedra OverdoseEphedra contains stimulants, and taking too much ephedra can cause problems due to overstimulation. This can lead to ephedra overdose symptoms such as:
- Muscle twitching
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- A rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
- Heart attacks
- Loss of life.
Even normal doses of ephedra can be dangerous, which is why ephedra was banned. An overdose of ephedra can be especially dangerous.
Treatment for an Ephedra OverdoseIt is not known how best to treat an ephedra overdose. Therefore, treatment typically involves supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For instance, if an overdose caused an irregular heart rhythm, then supportive treatment would include administering medications to help return the heart to its normal rhythm.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on ephedra.


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Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
Employee turnover is 1 of the most significant concerns for organizations because it involves loss of investments and increased costs of hiring, training, and replacement. The turnover rate in the U.S. retail industry is relatively high at 60% for full-time employees, and this rate continues to increase rapidly. The purpose of this case study was to explore the retention strategies retail managers in big-box retail stores use to decrease frontline cashier turnover. Using Herzberg's two-factor hygiene theory, as the conceptual framework, the study was conducted with a sample of 8 retail managers, located in Huntsville, Alabama, who have decreased frontline cashier turnover. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with participants, and an interview protocol was used. To ensure that the data were captured correctly, data triangulation was used by combining company data, detail notes, and interview recordings. Data were analyzed using Yin's data analysis method: compiling, disassembling, reassembling, interpreting, and concluding to develop themes. Three prominent themes were found for retention strategies that may decrease turnover of frontline cashier's pay, training, and voluntary turnover. These themes suggest retention strategies that may decrease turnover of frontline cashiers, cultivate staff relationships, and enhance quality of work life for frontline cashiers. The implications for positive social change include the potential to increase work life balance for frontline cashiers by reducing turnover rates.
Grandison, Egypt K., "Strategies to Reduce Employee Turnover for Frontline Cashiers in the Retail Business" (2017). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 4290.


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I made this long Twilight summary a while back but I never shared the whole thing with you tumblr. I should probably point out that I’ve only seen 2 of the movies and not read any of the books so there might be 1 or 2 teensy errors….
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Ladies of OITNB for New York Times
Joel McHale being Joel McHale.
honestly did taylor swift forget how to write music
This man is qualified to play as nightwing
This man is qualified to fuck me
I think he is qualified to be a helicopter too
i think hes qualified to dress up as nightwing as he fucks me and then we can ride a helicopter
My mum has been an influence on me in the way that she is a very independent woman who never has to fall back or rely on other people and she can always find her own way. In the performing arts as a business, it is a very tough business, in which you have to learn to be independent and responsible very quickly and my Mum taught me that from a very young age.
Angela Bassett photographed by Robin Black for Violet Grey
V.G. WHAT KIND OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ACTORS JUST STARTING OUT IN THEIR CAREER?
A.B.: It’s the same with everything: You have to study your craft. Actresses make it look easy because that’s the way it should look—effortless. When a great actor does their job they’re leaving a piece of their soul in the room. It takes a little out of you, but that’s okay. Life will take a little out of you, love will take a little out of you. We’re talking about demonstrating the best and worst of the human experience.
Angela Bassett interviewed by Lexy Lebsack for Violet Grey


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Saturday, June 25
3:00 pm | Artblend, booth 210
Sculptor Michael Alfano’s philosophical figurative work transforms classical imagery to resonate today. Michael will discuss his infusion of symbols into sculpture to provoke exploration and continual reinterpretation. Working as a sculptor for two decades, Michael has over twenty public commissions and his pieces may be found in important collections worldwide.