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My brother Mike and his wife, Liz, have opened up their house for bed and breakfast. Personally, I think they’ve gone bonkers, but if I was looking for B&B in the Brecon area I would really want to be staying there.
The accommodation itself is fantastic – really beautiful, simple and naturally stylish, and they have experience of B&B from their time in Nottigham so they really know what they are doing. Liz is a first-class cook, so the breakfast bit will be a real treat.
The really knockout thing though is the location. They are 3 miles out of Brecon, and right on Cradoc Golf Course with fantastic views of the Brecon Beacons.
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IED recovered near Rukhsana`s house in Rajouri, defused
Jammu: An Improvised Explosive Device was recovered by security forces near the house of Rukhsana, who shot into limelight for killing an LeT militant, in Rajouri district, less than a fortnight after militants
attacked her residence.
Acting on a tip off, security forces and bomb disposal squad rushed to upper Shadra-Sharief village in Thanamandi tehsil of Rajouri district last night and recovered the explosive device near Rukhsana`s house, police officials said.
It was later defused.
On October 29, militants had hurled two grenades and open fired at Rukhsana`s house in Shadra-Sharief belt in the district.
Neither Rukhsana nor any member of her family was present at the house at the time of twin strikes.
Rukhsana, along with her 18-year-old brother Aijaz on September 27 had overpowered LeT terrorists who had barged into their house, snatched an AK-47 from one of them and fired at him, killing him on the spot. Her uncle Wakalat Hussain was also injured in the incident.
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Governor salutes sacrifice, courage of service men and women
Offers thanks on behalf of the state
Governor Andrew Cuomo released this statement on Veterans Day:
"Throughout our state's history, New Yorkers have always answered the call of service and today we honor the more than 900,000 veterans who call New York home. From defending our nation abroad, to protecting our citizens here at home, the men and women of the armed services are America's heroes. On this and every Veterans Day we pause to salute their sacrifice and courage. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my sincerest thanks to our veterans, their families, and the service members who are deployed and in units preparing to deploy from New York in the upcoming year. Their selfless service has earned our deepest gratitude."


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Protesting truck drivers have blocked the Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highways since the early hours of Monday.
The drivers were protesting the N10,000 daily tax imposed by the Kogi State revenue Service.
The state government, police and the Federal Road Safety Corps were, however, taking measure to ensure free flow of traffic.
The gridlock has stretched to over 30 kilometres as at the time of this report.
The meeting with officials of the truck drivers is holding at the state police command headquarters.
The Police Public Relations Officers, ASP William Aya, said that the issue would be resolved soonest in order to ease the hardship on motorists and the travelling public.


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When a young father went to the local animal shelter to look at chickens, the last thing he was expecting to come home with was a puppy.
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Bentley’s mom, Ashley Boyers, is excited about the budding friendship between the pair too.
She explained to ClickOnDetroit that seeing her toddler son ”have something in common with a puppy means a lot because he can grow up and understand that he and his puppy both have something that they can share in common.”
As for the team at Michigan’s Jackson County Animal Shelter? They’re equally happy to see the “instant love” between the two-month-old pup and Bentley.
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The Art Institute of Chicago is having a revolving-door moment. Architect Wellington "Duke" Reiter, who has been president of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago since the summer of 2008, sent a letter to school community on April 5 that he would be stepping down. A few days later he told Crain's Chicago Business that the decision to leave the school and move to Arizona was for "personal reasons." The school has said it will begin the search for a replacement soon.
On April 12, Blair Kamin reported on his Chicago Tribune blog that Joseph Rosa, the Art Institute of Chicago's chief curator of architecture and design, will be departing in July, after five years at the museum, to become the director of the University of Michgan Museum of Art. Zoe Ryan, the institute's curator of design, will serve as the interim of the architecture and design department until a new person is found.


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Despite Brexit, Britain is still a multicultural country with different nationalities. From the western United States to eastern Europe, people have moved to England and now call it proud. There are many reasons why Britain is very attractive to foreigners. There are things to love, from beautiful cities to job opportunities to excellent health and education systems.
Poland is no exception and the Polish community in Britain is very strong. While the majority of British immigrants settled in London, Liverpool also attracted foreign settlers, including many Poles. The Poles of Liverpool and Merseyside remain the choice of the people. Read on to find out why.
Poles works very hard
Poland is known as an active nation which is always looking for. In a city with a majority of workers like Liverpool, this is a fantastic property. There are many jobs in Liverpool available online. All of them allow Poles to stand out. Any Polish family who comes to England and wants to find work based on their philosophy of hard work is lucky in Liverpool.
Poland feels welcome in Liverpool
After Brexit, racial crimes against non-British citizens living in the United Kingdom increased with a shocking and nasty attack against foreigners. They were seen all over the country and many of them also came to Poland. In Liverpool, however, the Polish community declared itself very welcome even after the democratic Brexit vote and result which classified Merseyside as an inclusive place for its citizens.
A footballing city
Liverpool is one of the cities in England whose heart rate depends on the performance of the local football team. Football is important worldwide, including in Poland. All Polish football fans that are in Liverpool can take part in first class action in the Premier League. Football is an international language and also the Polish language!
These are just a few of the reasons why everyone in Poland likes to live and work in Liverpool!
Connecting to other places and centres is easy
Liverpool is a lively city that makes it easy for Polish singles and families to meet other people from their home country. This can be done on sites like International which keep expats in touch with other expats who want to learn and explore Liverpool. This can make installation in your new Liverpudlian environment easier and less intimidating.
Nightlife and entertainment
There are many famous hotspots in the centre of Liverpool. Everyone has heard of the Cavern Club, home of The Beatles and the star-studded establishment of the Genting Casino, where many footballers and b-listed celebrities are seen. The Genting Casino offers gaming tables of poker and blackjack with slot machines and an online gambling service that brings in many crowds. They also have a number of jobs that original nationalities deem beneath them making it idea for polish residents to land are regular income if making the move to Liverpool. For poles who prefer gambling online, we recommend this website: https://www.kasynopolskaonline.com/polskie-kasyno/.
Polish restaurant in Liverpool
Polish food is delicious, and if you live in Liverpool, you don’t have to settle for an often boring English menu. Everyone in the city can eat and try delicious Polish cuisine with many Polish restaurants and bakeries. One of them, Happy Day on Prescot Road, a Polish restaurant, serves delicious pierogi and free ice cream!

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Tribratanews.polri.go.id - The protest against the death of an Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini in Paris, France ended in chaos, where the police fired tear gas to disperse the mass.
Protesters gather in central Paris. They protested for the second day in a row over the death of Mahsa Amini after being arrested by Iran's moral police. Reported from AFP, on Monday (26/09/2022).
The demonstration started from Trocadero Square in central Paris. Some demonstrators shouted their anger against the Iranian government and against the leadership of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Demonstrators march towards the Iranian Embassy. Police in riot gear blocked the protesters' path. Police fired tear gas to disperse the protesters. In a statement, Paris police confirmed that tear gas had been used.
"On several occasions the group tried to break through roadblocks erected near the Iranian embassy. Police used tear gas to drive them away," the Paris Police statement said.
Paris police claimed there were 4,000 mass demonstrations. One person was reportedly arrested and one police officer was injured.


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L-R: Mark Dean; Chief Constable Craig Guildford; PCC Paddy Tipping; Rachel Tuffin; and Patrick Green
Representatives from the police and partner organisations, led by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping, came together for a major conference on knife crime.
The PCC invited community safety, criminal justice, Local Authority and third sector partners from across the county and beyond to take part in his Knife Crime Conference this week to assess current knife crime problems in the county and identify action in preparation for the launch of his Knife Crime Strategy later this summer.
The event, which was hosted at The Atrium in Carrington, Nottingham, also featured the powerful testimony of Trish Bergan whose 27-year-old son Jerome Eugene Bergan was killed following a single stab wound to the chest in Strelley, Nottinghamshire, in December 2002.
The conference heard Mr Tipping outlining a raft of new measures to tackle knife crime across the county including the recruitment of 11 dedicated knife crime officers who will be assigned to schools in the county at an investment of more than £500,000.
The new police school liaison officers will be tasked with re-educating pupils on the dangers of carrying knives and building stronger relationships with young people at risk of knife crime as perpetrators or victims.
The PCC, who has already committed funding to employ a Knife Crime Strategy Manager, has also set aside more than £70,000 of his budget to fund community projects which work alongside disengaged young people and channel their energy into sport to prevent offending.
Mr Tipping said: “Knife crime is one of the most serious threats facing our young people today and it’s imperative that we act now before the next generation of children grow up and duplicate the violence they see from their peers.
“We need to stop young people carrying knives and this means reaching young children at an impressionable age who’ve not yet formed opinions or ideas about who they want to be. This is why it’s so important we develop a strong presence in our schools and steer young people in a positive direction.
“This conference brought together everybody affected by knife crime and those responding to it including the police, criminal justice partners and the third sector to decide the best way forward.”
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “The fact that so many agencies came together at this conference shows just how committed and enthusiastic we are about the Lives not Knives project and how strongly we feel that working together is the key to tackling this national problem.
“Like all other forces with a core city, we have seen an increase in knife crime following changes to crime recording but it still only accounts for a tiny proportion of all the crimes we deal with. Reducing knife crime remains one of our key priorities but this issue is far more complex than police just locking up offenders which is why it requires a united front from all avenues of our community.
“We have already set the plan in motion and over the coming weeks we have a number of measures in place that will sees us working with parents, community groups, schools, health services, local councils and other agencies to make it clear that carrying a knife should never be seen as acceptable and that our lives are better without them.
“If we all work together to spot the signs, educate people and take action as soon as we can, we can make a positive difference to people’s lives and make Nottinghamshire an even safer place to live and work.”
Nottingham City Council's Portfolio Holder for Community and Customer Services, Cllr Toby Neal, said: “Knife crime is something we all have a part to play in tackling and so it’s very positive for a range of agencies to come together to discuss the best ways to do this.
“It was a productive meeting where all organisations were able to share their own ways of approaching the issue and we discussed next steps in the fight this crime which can have such a devastating effect on victims, offenders, their families and the wider community.”
Dave Wakelin, Chair of the South Notts Community Safety Partnership Operational Group, added: “Today has been a key meeting to harness the Counties determination to reduce the harm caused by knives. Community Safety Partnerships are key to drive the activity needed around prevention in local areas, over the coming months we’ll be involving a range of local partners to join us in building up and delivering a range of interventions that are prevention and enforcement focused.”
The Conference featured presentations from knife crime experts including Patrick Green, chief executive of the Ben Kinsella Trust; Rachel Tuffin OBE, director of the College of Policing; Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police Craig Guilford; and Det Supt Simon Firth from Nottinghamshire Police.
Following the presentations, delegates were invited to take part in a host of table-top workshop discussions discussing safeguarding and prevention.
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Ursuline Bedford Park Convent Corporation
January 01, 2010
Farrell Fritz represented the Ursuline Bedford Park Convent Corporation in its inventive re-use of its North Bronx convent grounds located in the Fordham-Bedford Park neighborhood.
The Convent community relocated to New Rochelle, and the Ursulines sought to utilize their Bronx real estate for affordable housing and other worthy purposes. Peter Curry and a colleague assisted the Ursuline Bedford Park Convent Corporation in negotiating a lease for a portion of the convent building to Fordham University. Fordham will renovate the leased space and use it for administrative office and classrooms for a new computerization initiative the University is undertaking.
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In today’s episode we look at the California Garden in the month of May 2019. In today’s episode we look at a lot of aspects of organic gardening – by beginning with a tour of the California Garden in May 2019.
We then look at all the harvests we made in our garden including cilantro, kohlrabi, mulberries, onions, peppers, potatoes, strawberries and tomatoes.
We also look at some gardening tips, tricks, hacks and advice. We look at how to start summer vegetables and how to care for your raised bed garden.
We then look at some great products from VermiSterra including VermiSterra vermicompost and Vermisterra worm tea. We look at how to apply Vermisterra earthworm castings and earthworm tea in your garden.
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Somali novelist Nuruddin Farah was educated as a young boy in the Ogaden, located in the southern Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. But it was after he fled his home following Somalia’s independence that he would continue his formal education in India, at Punjab University. Farah studied literature, sociology and philosophy and when he left university he would have degrees in all three disciples. It was shortly after at age 25 Farah would see the publication of his first novel, From A Crooked Rib. His acclaim was well earned and acknowledged the extraordinary literary merit of the young novelist. The potential of his voice and talent was evident in the lines of his prose.
Six years later, following his debut novel, Farah published A Naked Needle. This novel would both earn him respect as a writer, and also threats from his own government for the book’s supposed ‘controversial’ content. Following this publication, Farrah decided to ‘exile himself’ and continue a highly acclaimed international academic career. He taught and lectured world wide, during which, he would write and publish his most acclaimed work and the beginning of the ‘Blood in the Sun’ trilogy, Maps, a story of orphaned Askar as he comes of age amidst very bloody and tumultuous circumstances in Africa. Readers follow his trek, from a foster home of sorts to life on his own as a young man, struggling to define himself in the wake of his beloved country’s own political and cultural struggle. Published in 1986, Maps is centered on the Ogaden conflict of 1977 – the land dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia over the Ogaden region. Farah would complete the trilogy with 1993’s Gifts and 1998’s Secrets.
Farah’s fierce power and control offers an eloquent articulation of culture and social identity. In presenting such a personal emotional journey, Farah’s texts are as courageous as they are generous and poignant. He unearths and reconstructs identity on personal, cultural and political levels while presenting an intelligent story as a vehicle to examine and question one’s own sense of history.

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ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in High Park/Canadian Stage).
Hannah Moscovitch’s play about a 1920s wife and mother hides behind its rhetorical questions and feels at times like a heritage project
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I have been dx with opacified sphenoid sinus disease. This summer I was dx with secondary adrenal insufficiency due to a pituitary that was not functioning. Now after reading a lot about this condition, I am convinced that my problem with adrenal insuff is related to this sphenoid sinus. I have been to the ms clinic at ucsf and had many brain mris and three lumbar punctures that show a central nervous system inflammatory prob. I am more sure than ever that these are all connected. It would be rare but possible. I am so sick of the trecks to different doctors who have no idea why I have all this stuff going on. Now I have done extensive research and discovered this. I am just hoping when I go to the doctor on Monday that he will listen to me. They are going to have to do something about my sinus disease as it has been confirmed by ct scan.Reply Follow This Thread Stop Following This Thread Flag this Discussion
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Going online to buy the latest bestseller or those photos from summer vacation may be tax free for most people today, but it won’t last forever.
Come this fall, 13 states will start encouraging — though not demanding — that online businesses collect sales taxes just as Main Street stores are required to do, and more states are considering joining the effort.
Right now, buyers are expected to pay sales taxes on Internet purchases themselves directly to the state when they pay their income taxes. But it’s not widely enforced, and states say it costs them upwards of $15 billion a year in lost revenues, collectively.
“Taxes that it was difficult to collect before will now be collected. And consumers will pay that,” said David Quam at the National Governors Association, helping lead the five-year effort that brought together state revenue officials, legislators and business leaders.
The question of taxing Internet sales has been in limbo since the dawn of the computer era, when the only issue was catalog sales across state lines.
A 1992 U.S. Supreme Court ruling forbids states from forcing a business to collect their sales taxes unless the company has a physical presence in the affected state. The court noted the dizzying array of tax jurisdictions and widely varying definitions of taxable goods, such as fast food versus groceries.
Organizers of the states’ effort, known as the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, sought to unify tax rules and definitions among the states. They hope to persuade federal lawmakers to pass a new law to overcome the Supreme Court ruling and allow states to take the next step — demanding online companies levy the taxes.
But many businesses are skeptical. Some worry about the complexity of tax rates that vary from city to county to state, others the cost of collecting the taxes. The states’ project attempts to answer those worries, but it hasn’t eased all doubts.
“Certainly at Amazon, we have no plans to volunteer,” said Rich Prem, top tax official at Amazon.com Inc., the online giant with $7 billion in annual sales.
The Direct Marketing Association, a trade group that represents Internet and catalog sellers, says the effort is too complex to work.
The project organizers say they have taken significant steps to help businesses get on board.
They created software that will automatically calculate the different taxes for different states and for different items. They promised to pay for special “service providers” that could bill customers, file and pay taxes to the states, and free companies from audit liabilities.
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Sticky fingers and gelatin desserts! Jelly Slice is a unique brain and puzzle game in which you use your fingers to slice the jelly and collect the stars. There is only one rule: Slice the jelly so that each slice contains only one star. Sounds simple? You will need a good dose of creativity and skill as you progress. Do you think you can get a perfect score for every level by collecting all the stars? Find out now. This free version of Jelly Slice will take you through 3 jelly packs for a total of 60 sticky levels filled with challenge and fun. Get ready for some slicing action!
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Dental bacteria, also known as oral bacteria, refers to a wide variety of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the human mouth.
These bacteria play an essential role in oral health, but they can also cause problems if their balance is disrupted.
Here are some of the most common dental bacteria and their role in the oral cavity:
Streptococcus mutans: these bacteria are mainly responsible for the formation of dental plaque and tooth decay. They metabolize sugars and produce acid, which can erode tooth enamel.
Streptococcus salivarius: these are probiotic bacteria that help maintain a healthy balance in the mouth by limiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
Porphyromonas gingivalis: it is a bacteria associated with gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis). It can cause inflammation of the gums and deterioration of periodontal tissue.
Prevotella and Fusobacterium: these bacteria are involved in various oral infections and can contribute to the formation of pus in dental abscesses.
Actinomyces: Certain species of Actinomyces can cause oral infections, including actinomycosis, a chronic bacterial infection that can manifest as abscesses.
It is essential to maintain good oral hygiene, including brushing your teeth regularly, flossing and seeing a dentist for cleanings and periodic dental examinations.
A balanced diet and reducing the consumption of sugars can also help maintain a healthy balance of these bacteria and prevent oral problems such as tooth decay and gum disease.


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English | December 6th, 2022 | ISBN: 1639362649 | 400 pages | True EPUB | 37.08 MB
A revelatory portrait of Chekhov during the most extraordinary artistic surge of his life.
In 1886, a twenty-six-year-old Anton Chekhov was publishing short stories, humor pieces, and articles at an astonishing rate, and was still a practicing physician. Yet as he honed his craft and continued to draw inspiration from the vivid characters in his own life, he found himself—to his surprise and ocassional embarassment—admired by a growing legion of fans, including Tolstoy himself.
He had not yet succumbed to the ravages of tuberculosis. He was a lively, frank, and funny correspondant and a dedicated mentor. And as Bob Blaisdell discovers, his vivid articles, stories, and plays from this period—when read in conjunction with his correspondence—become a psychological and emotional secret diary.
When Chekhov struggled with his increasingly fraught engagement, young couples are continually making their raucous way in and out of relationships on the page. When he was overtaxed by his medical duties, his doctor characters explode or implode. Chekhov's talented but drunken older brothers and Chekhov's domineering father became transmuted into characters, yet their emergence from their families serfdom is roiling beneath the surface.
Chekhov could crystalize the human foiibles of the people he knew into some of the most memorable figures in literature and drama.
In Chekhov Becomes Chekhov, Blaisdell astutely examines the psychological portraits of Chekhov's distinct, carefully observed characters and how they reflect back on their creator during a period when there seemed to be nothing between his imagination and the paper he was writing upon.


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Hi! We are Kathryn Sielbeck-Mathes and Rebecca Selove, co-authors of Chapter 6 of “Feminist Evaluation and Research: Theory and Practice”. In our article, based on three evaluations of substance abuse treatment programs for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues, we discuss the importance of framing and shared understanding between evaluators and evaluation stakeholders.
Lesson Learned: Despite linking closely with our own values of fairness, social justice and gender equity within social programming, we did not spend sufficient time understanding the differing values, language, perspectives, frames, etc., of the program manager and his staff, rather assuming we were all interpreting trauma in the same ways and sharing the same values associated with addressing trauma during treatment specifically and programming for women in general. In hindsight, focusing on this understanding should have held the same importance in the evaluation as monitoring fidelity and measuring outcomes.
In order to gain attention and respect for the adoption of feminist frameworks, principles, and values for conducting program evaluation, it is imperative that we frame our conversations to connect rather than compete, align rather than malign and foster acceptance rather than objection from those we need to communicate to and with. This requires an understanding of their position on issues that follow from the language or lens of their value and belief systems.
Lesson Learned: Connecting through words, images, symbols, and stories grounded in values helps make solutions accessible and relevant to program stakeholders, service organizations, and funding agencies. Linking an issue to a widely held cultural value or belief helps start the framing process by appealing to program managers and staff, increasing their interest in learning more.
If it seems as if you are not being heard….you probably are not. A feeling of frustration can be a signal that reconstruction of a shared meaning based upon shared values is necessary!
Lesson Learned: Key tasks associated with feminist evaluation include 1) understanding the problem from the perspective of the women the program is designed to serve, 2) studying the interior and external context of the program to understand the realities and lived experiences of women, and 3) identifying the invisible structures that can undermine even the most diverse, gender-responsive, trauma informed program.
Feminist evaluators must engage in attentive conversations with those implementing and managing human service/treatment programs, listening closely for congruence and dissonance regarding the feminist frame. From the outset of a program evaluation, the feminist evaluator must be mindful and prepared for changing assumptions and language/communication that perpetuates injustice and the disempowerment of women.
The American Evaluation Association is celebrating Feminist Issues in Evaluation (FIE) TIG Week with our colleagues in the FIE Topical Interest Group. The contributions all this week to aea365 come from our FIE TIG members. Do you have questions, concerns, kudos, or content to extend this aea365 contribution? Please add them in the comments section for this post on the aea365 webpage so that we may enrich our community of practice. Would you like to submit an aea365 Tip? Please send a note of interest to firstname.lastname@example.org. aea365 is sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and provides a Tip-a-Day by and for evaluators.


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Style your ride with the Chopper Cross. Style your hair and represent your ride with this charm. There is no mistaking this well known chopper symbol, and now you can attach it to your Hairtwister. The black cross design is outlined in gold and filled in with black enamel color. A black glass bead is fitted between the cross and the lobster clasp at the top. The clasp can easily be clipped onto any your Hairtwister, and removed whenever you like. The black and silver on this charm goes well with both the Gun Black and the Silver color. This Chopper charm is also available in Silver.
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Vicks humidifier with Vicks Vapopads
Can I put Vicks in a Humidifier? February 15, By August Sawyer Vicks VapoRub is a popular mentholated ointment that is known to treat cold when it is rubbed at the chest, throat and at the back. This ointment contains camphor, petroleum jelly, menthol, eucalyptus oil, and so many other healthy constituents. The menthol in it may cause some reactions in your body, most especially in your brain. On no condition should anyone apply this ointment to a humidifier.
The company which produces this product, also produces humidifiers and the same have warned the general public never to use the Vicks VapoRub together with the humidifiers. Is it Safe to Use Vick in a Humidifier? Humidifiers do not go well with materials or ointments that contain any form of oil or even grease. The two do well together. Petroleum jelly is one of the things that should not be used with the humidifier. Vicks VapoRub contains this petroleum jelly, which is capable of causing your humidifier to start malfunctioning when you use the two together.
Another thing about this is that the oily product has been proven to be flammable when subjected to a certain degree of heat. The manufacturers of the Vicks VapoRub warned users not to heat or even microwave with the product. This product really goes well with the humidifiers. It does not contain petroleum jelly, which makes VapoRub not to go together with the humidifier. It is worthy to mention that the VapoSteam contains camphor, which is very good in the treatment of cold and other related ailments.
When you want to use the product, first of all, get the tank for the VapoSteam filled with water. Add a tablespoon of VapoSteam to measure with every quart that you use in the process. There is another product called Vicks VapoPads.
This pad can be used as a substitute for the VapoSteam. Add the pads to the steam humidifier and the reaction will be a wonderful air that will give your home what it deserves. Take note that the pads should not be used with misty humidifiers but steam humidifiers. Your home, hotels, hospitals, office, and life, in general, can be made cool and different with the help of Vicks products.
You are the one that will cause these changes, when you discover a whole lot of good using and adopting these strategies will do to you. VapoSteam gives you a soothing kind of life you never expected when winter cold knocks on your door. This product can be used in a vaporizer and it was manufactured in such a way that it can be mixed with water in the vaporizer.
When using it, the camphor, eucalyptus oil, and others are released to give you the best of what they serve. Important Precautions. For you not to shorten the span your humidifier should serve, you should learn to use the VapoRub as instructed. It will do you a whole lot of good if you use it the way it should. These are other instructions you should take: Babies should not go near the VapoRub. Children that are not up to three years of age should have nothing to do with this product.
Some of the constituents of the Vicks products can cause irritation to certain parts of the body and cause other negative effects when they are being used. Camphor, being an active ingredient in VapoSteam, does not necessarily cause a blocked nose to clear. It makes your nose feel better if it had been stuffed. The VapoRub has some negative effects when it is applied wrongly. Keep it far away from little children. Whenever you or anyone around you have cold symptoms, do not hesitate to have the doctor to do the required check-ups and prescribe the necessary medications.
Conclusion Using mentholated ointment together with the warm-mist humidifiers could lead to serious adverse effects. However, Vicks VapoSteam can be used in a humidifier because the product does not have anything like petroleum jelly in it.
This particular product can be used in a vaporizer without any problems.
Q&A: Are Vicks Vapopads Safe For Babies? (Here’s What We Know)
You can use it if you have nasal allergies and if you want a soothing relief to help you fall asleep. Vicks VapoPads is also ideal for relieving a cough.
They have similar uses to the Vicks VapoRub. Unlike VapoRub, you need a plug-in to use VapoPads to help relax your lungs. If you have congestion and breathing difficulty, Vicks VapoPads can help with decongestion. The intensity of menthol in the product can help you with your cold and allergy. Since you can use special plug-ins with VapoPads, the Vicks product can last you for as long as you sleep. Compared to VapoRub that lasts only for a short time, VapoPads will allow you to sleep soundly without the irritation of a congested nose.
Besides, some Vicks VapoPads have essential oil scents. You can eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, and cedar leaf flavors diffused in VapoPads. Eucalyptus is the common flavor on this product due to its effectiveness in decongesting the nose and relieving breathing difficulties. You can look for lavender flavored VapoPads if you want help with your sleep.
There are different types of vaporizers and humidifiers recommended for use by Vicks to help release the menthol scent that eases nasal congestion for your little one. However, not all parents and health experts agree with the safety of Vicks VapoPads. They prefer using essential oils such as eucalyptus for their babies instead of Vicks. Using Vicks VapoPads for kids under 2-years can lead to several problems. It can irritate their respiratory system and cause difficulty in their breathing due to the strong menthol scent.
It can also cause more nasal congestion by increasing the mucous produced by babies. Most of Vicks products contain camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus flavors to help treat nasal congestion in babies. Using them in vaporizers and humidifiers provides a safe and easy way to help kids sleep and ease congestion. Vicks VapoPads are non-medicated, take little time to work, and are safe for babies.
As aforementioned, there are various humidifiers and vaporizers recommended by Vicks to use with VapoPads. These vaporizers and humidifiers release the menthol scent in these pads to relieve nasal congestion and help soothe your baby to sleep. The VapoSteam produces medicated steam to help in nasal decongestion and relieving coughs. All you have to do is fill the Vicks recommended vaporizer or humidifier with water then add a tablespoon of this product for every quart of water used.
When you turn on the vaporizer or humidifier, your room will fill with the medicated steam to help relieve your cold. Using Vicks VapoSteam with the recommended vaporizers and humidifiers provides temporary relief against colds and coughs. The medicated VapoSteam helps in making you comfortable if you have a congested nose or breathing difficulties.
The VapoSteam has camphor cough suppressant. You can also get VapoPads flavored with soothing menthol or rosemary and lavender, all that can help your baby sleep without the irritation of a congested nose.
Pros This VapoSteam is quite effective for babies who have nasal congestion or persistent coughs. The medicated VapoSteam comes in an 8-ounce bottle. You can use it with Vicks humidifiers and vaporizers. The vapor can last up to 6-hours for as long as you sleep. You can get it with various flavors such as lavender and rosemary. Cons The menthol scent may be too strong for babies. The refills are quite expensive. Conclusion Lack of proper sleep in babies is often due to nasal congestions and persistent coughs.
Trying to soothe such a baby to sleep can be the stuff of nightmares for any parent. VapoPads are either medicated or non-medicated and will help to relieve the colds or nasal congestion in your baby.
VapoPads are also easy to use, particularly if you use them on Vicks recommended vaporizers and humidifiers.
Can You Put Vicks (VapoRub or Drops) In Humidifier?
Buy walmart. Picking it up from the top handle will just detach the water reservoir, so you have to grab it from the base. In our lab tests, the Vicks Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier offered one of the highest outputs of the humidifiers we tried out, converting a litre of water to mist over the course of an hour. They also liked that it was quiet, even on the highest setting.
Can I put Vicks in a Humidifier?
I strongly believe that having this humidifier on helped her to breathe easier. Our editors and parent testers found setting up the Vicks Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier super easy—you barely even need to look at the manual. In return, the petrolatum has some unordinary effects.
They can include irritation of the respiratory system when this substance enters the organism. In other instances, it can be poisonous and even incendiary.
Vicks Mini Filter Free Cool Mist Humidifier
In general, Vicks VapoRub, as well as liquid drops, can be slick as well as highly flammable greasy substances that may damage your humidifier unit. Even though you have the best intentions at heart, this can seriously affect the system of how the steam or vapor is pushed forward.
Putting Vicks In Humidifier For Baby For starters, the aroma with menthol can have a soothing effect on your children. When applied externally as a chest rub it can help them provide great relief from cough, cold, flu, pain, etc. However, studies show that it may be dangerous and even toxic for infants under the age of two. This is because it can irritate the airways and cause nasal congestion instead of curing it. As with everything, using Vicks in humidifiers has its ups and downs as they represent a risk in many ways, especially when it comes to infants and very young children.
Are humidifiers bad for lungs?
As far as Vicks humidifiers are concerned, the manufacturer warns about using any of the Vicks substances drops or ointment in their cool-mist humidifier units.
But for those who want to use Vicks for soothing effects in chilling winter months, the company has come up with Vicks VapoSteam Liquid and Vicks Vapopads refill pads. Vicks VapoSteam In Humidifier Unlike VapoRub, Vicks Vaposteam does not contain petrolatum and hence is safe to be used in a warm mist humidifier due to its ideal consistency. For using Vicks VapoSteam in humidifier you can simply fill your Vicks Vaporizer tank with fresh clean water.
And then add 1 tablespoon of VapoSteam per quart of water used. These being antiseptic and decongestant in nature helps in relieving cough and other breathing issues. This can help get soothing menthol vapors for faster cold relief. Scents like rosemary and lavender are also available with these vapopads that can allow you to enjoy the scented vapors for about 8 hours. Upon switching on your Vicks humidifier unit with Vapopads the room will soon be filled with a medicated steam that can help relieve coughs and colds temporarily.

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New Articles: Enki Up Close
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The Milwaukee Bucks hold a 30-26 advantage on the scoreboard after one quarter over the Philadelphia 76ers, but they lost a key player for the rest of the night in a quarter with a lot of fireworks.
Eric Bledsoe was ejected after he and Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid threw the ball at each other with 9:24 left in the period. The two first exchanged shoves positioning for a rebound as Giannis Antetokounmpo made a 3-pointer to give the Bucks a 13-5 lead.
Embiid, for some reason, was not assessed a technical for his throw of the ball at Bledsoe.
Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 12 points, and Khris Middleton has 11.
Embiid, Zhaire Smith and JJ Redick have six each for Philadelphia.


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Italian coachbuilders Zagato and archetypal Brit sports car company Aston Martin have had a relationship since 1960 when the Milanese artisans created a lightweight racing body for the DB4, by hand naturally. The 19 units made at that time all still exist and are valued at around US$6 million minimum apiece. While AM continues developing the replacement for its aging VH platform it still needs to make a buck and guaranteed collectors items seem to be immune to global financial instabilities. The new Zagato V12 is clearly influenced by that original DB4, and to a lesser extent the 1985 and 2002 incarnations, but here's the thing - was the new vehicle actually designed by the chaps at Aston Martin and not the sharp suits in Milan?
Read the full article: Aston Martin to present final production spec V12 Zagato at Geneva Motor Show

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Feel the groove with our Retro Paddle T-shirt. The hand-drawn design on this shirt will leave you feeling psychedelic! Retro Paddle is printed on a cotton Anvil t-shirt and comes in Blue Spruce. This shirt is also available for women.


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Wim Wenders’ beautiful documentary is a love letter to and for German choreographer Pina Bausch.
The Iron Lady is a non-linear ‘biographical’ film on Margaret Roberts, the daughter of a grocery shop owner with a political knack, who would eventually become Margaret Thatcher, the first (and only) female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
My Week with Marilyn tells the story of Colin Clark, a young man who sets off with Marilyn Monroe for a week of fun.
Kaitakushatachi, or simply The Pioneers, is a drama commemorating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Japan.
A society woman investigates the mechanics of power in 1880s Washington D.C.
Freud against Jung in the battle of the human mind. Mortensen against Fassbender in the battle of hottest man in a mustache. A Dangerous Method takes us behind the friendship and rivalry of two great men that established modern psychology.
Commissioned by the British Film Institute as part of the 100 Years of Cinema celebrations, Stanley Kwan takes a look back into the history of Chinese films with a broad array of filmmakers.
Author Eric Enno Tamm follows the footsteps of a 1900s spy across Central Asia and China.
An Army of Phantoms is an admirably researched, if somewhat rushed, tour of Hollywood history from the end of World War II through 1956.
Director Carol Morley undertakes the difficult task of reconstructing the life of Joyce Vincent, and explores how a vibrant and much-loved young woman could so easily slip through the cracks of society.

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The new film Lockout was a science fiction action film, and when I came to think about it sci-fi is probably the most subjective film genre. People either seem to love it or hate it. If you are willing to suspend your belief and enter the world of space and futuristic components, than it can really be a fantastic experience. Also some of the best films made are science fiction, so what I want to know is what do you think is the best science fiction movie? Pick from the five below or add your own nomination in the comments.
1. ALIEN - In space no one can hear you scream. A space shuttle lands on an empty planet only to pick up an uninvited guest. A guest that likes to hug your face and bust open your chest.
2. BLADE RUNNER - A deep thinking philosophical science fiction film starring Harrison Ford. Ford plays a blade runner who must track down and kill awol artificial humans known as replicants.
3. STAR WARS - Following Luke Skywalker and Hans Solo in their quest to rescue Princess Leia from Darth Vader, who is also determined to destroy the galaxy.
4. THE MATRIX -Keanu Reeves is 'the one' called Neo, who is awoken to what the real world is actually like; a post apocalyptic world run by machines. The matrix is simply the illusion that the world is how we see it now.
5. THE TERMINATOR - Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the terminator. A cyborg sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor; the woman whose son will eventually destroy the cyborgs in the future.
All of these films have their loyal fans, and each one is pretty good. All have influenced lots of films around today, and I'm sure will for years to come. Tell us which one is your favourite in the comments below.


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Writer: Seanan McDonnell
Director: Conor Hanratty
Reviewer: Laura Marriott
The Gutter Bookshop is nestled behind Smock Alley Theatre at the bottom of Cow’s Lane, an area of Dublin on the edge of Temple Bar, that is crammed with cake shops and boutique jewellery stores. It is the perfect place to set a play. One of the benefits of the Fringe Festival is that small scale plays such as End Of. are given the chance to show off what they can do in unusual or different locations.
End Of., a play by writer Seanan McDonnell, makes excellent use of its setting. The story is set in the bookshop itself. The characters move around the counter and boxes of books as if they have been doing so for years. It feels natural and is a clever use of space to further a story. Near the end the setting becomes increasingly significant. Without giving spoilers, the production team have managed to do wonders with the space provided.
The characters spend their lives with books. They are surrounded by the summation of human knowledge and experience. This becomes overlooked though as an argument at the beginning of the working day begins to escalate. Shiv, played by Charlene Craig, and Drew, played by Will Irvine, are getting ready for the day when they are interrupted by Ciaran, their new boss played by Damian Gildea. Drew has always aspired to be an actor but life has not gone to plan and he finds himself working year in year out in the shop. Shiv still has hope of a different life although her academic history is less than inspiring. When they discover something unusual has made its way to the counter Shiv is full curiosity, calling Ciaran to take part in her excitement. Drew however is sceptical. As they argue their points become increasingly polarised, angry and personal.
Written during the recent political changes in America and Europe End Of. skewers the violence of modern disagreements in a humorous and interesting way. This was a pleasant evening and another valuable addition to the Fringe Festival programme.
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Visit Vermont in style at this well-appointed and beautifully updated Mill Run vacation rental in Quechee Lakes. Conveniently located minutes from the Quechee Club, Dewey Pond, Simon Pearce, Quechee Main Street, Hanover, and Dartmouth College, you're also close to skiing at Saskadena Six, the Dartmouth Ski Way, Pico, Killington, and Okemo.
Entering this two-level Mill Run condo, you are greeted by radiant heated floors in the entry. A living room with natural light and comfortable seating includes a large smart TV, a dining table, and a wood stove to relax and warm yourself after a fun day on the mountain or golf course. There is access to the back deck to relax for some apres ski with a favorite beverage. Also on this level, you will find a half bath, a breakfast bar with stools, and a well-equipped, bright kitchen.
On the lower level, there are two bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with a full walk-in closet and washer/dryer. There is also a full bathroom on this lower level.
Whatever time of year you decide to visit Vermont, you will enjoy Quechee’s spectacular views, convenience to recreational activities, and a comfortable feeling of luxury and seclusion. While offering the best of Vermont vacations, Quechee is convenient to Boston, New York, Albany, cultural and entertainment events, and nearby world-class health care (Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center).
The Quechee Club boasts two championship golf courses (Highland and Lakeland) in the summer which, in the winter, provide groomed Nordic skiing trails. In addition, Quechee offers tennis, paddle tennis, skiing, and an array of options for swimmers, hikers, and fishermen. The Club House has multiple dining options as well as a state-of-the-art fitness facility with indoor and outdoor pools. These Quechee Club amenities require rental packages and are available upon request from the Quechee Club directly.
Quechee is centrally located between Woodstock, Vermont, and Hanover, New Hampshire (home of Dartmouth College). Hanover and Woodstock combine the quaintness of beautiful New England villages with the cultural sophistication of a college town. Galleries, unique shops, museums, and a variety of excellent and unique dining experiences are available. Killington and Pico are approximately 30 minutes from Quechee and offer world-class skiing, mountain biking, golf, and other year-round activities.
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Contemporary YA: Locker 572
by L.T. Kodzo
A must read for preteens, teenagers and all adults!
Contemporary YA: Locker 572.
Welcome to North Harbor High…where a girl can get bullied to death.
Sheridan Alexander moves to her fifth foster home since kindergarten. Her two goals are to graduate and exit the system without any more trouble. That is until she is assigned locker 572 and finds the abandoned journal of Ribbon Barber.
The journal pages reveal the endless insults and abuse flung at an innocent girl. “Sticks and stones may break your bones but words will never hurt you.” Yeah, right. Words of hate scar forever. Sheridan needs to find Ribbon and protect her before it’s too late even if it means giving up her most stable home in years. Ribbon has a right to be left alone.
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The Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command will send out an invitation to negotiate and for preliminary invite for tender to three shortlisted combat system bidders for its Squadron 2020 project vessels.
Of a total of 8 companies competing for the contract, Finland chose German Atlas Elektronik GmbH, the Canadian Lockheed Martin and the Swedish Saab Ab for further consideration in April 2017.
The first round of negotiations will be conducted in the course of 2017 and the deadline to submit a preliminary tender is in autumn 2017, the ministry announced Tuesday. The second round of negotiations will be started already at the end of 2017 and it will be continued in winter 2018.
The battle system to be delivered will consist of weapons, sensors, and command and control systems and their integration into vessels.
The final round of tenders and the signing of the agreement will take place during 2018.
The exact configuration of the battle system will be decided in the course of design but at least sea mines and missiles are likely to be included in the main weapon systems.
Four Squadron 2020 vessels are designed to replace the Finnish Rauma-class fast-attack missile boats and Hämeenmaa-class minelayers that will reach the end of their life-cycle by the mid-2020s.
Finland plans to sign the shipbuilding contracts in 2019 while first naval engineering tests are scheduled for 2020. According to the plan the last ship should be handed over to the Finnish Defence Forces in 2024.
Finnish Defence Forces' Logistics Command has sent a preliminary Request for Information on suitable weapons and other task-related external equipment for the HX project. The project is intended to replace the Hornet fleet, the Finnish Defense Forces announced today
Finland has considered modernizing its armed forces with counter artillery systems and high-precision projectiles. In upcoming years, Finland plans to acquire counter artillery radar systems, which was unknown to the Nordic country's forces armed forces
Finnish Defence Forces' Logistics Command has sent tender requests to 12 domestic and foreign companies for a battle system which is required for the Squadron 2020 vessels. The battle system would consist of weapon systems, command and control systems and sensor systems
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) and Patria have entered into an agreement to develop opportunities for cooperation on missile systems. The agreement comprises the establishment of a Missile Competence Center in Finland, Open Tactical Framework (OTF) core technologies and system architecture software for missile programs in Finland and international opportunities linked to these capabilities
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Finnish Defence Forces has been authorized by the ministry of defense to purchase Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) system products that covers years 2018-2020, with the agreement value being EUR 30 million. Bittium and Finnish Defence Forces plan to sign a Framework Agreement for the delivery of Bittium TAC WIN products, Under the Framework Agreement, Finnish Defence Forces would issue separate purchase orders for the products each year
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The critical speed of ball mill is given by, where R = radius of ball mill; r = radius of ball. For R = 1000 mm and r = 50 mm, n c = 30.7 rpm. But the mill is operated at a speed of 15 rpm. Therefore, the mill is operated at 100 x 15/30.7 = 48.86 % of critical speed. Get Price.
how do you calculate rpm of a ball mill . Dont know about the roller, but the optimum speed for a ball mill depends on the size of the jar and media theres a formula for calculating this, i dont have it around but it is in lloyds book however, for a jar and media it should be appr rpm it decreases with jar size and
Use the RPM, IPT, CLF and the number of flutes to calculate the feed rate or IPM. If you want to be conservative, choose a slightly lower SFM, but always choose the recommended FPT. If you follow these guidelines, you will have a much greater success rate in part programming, and you will be more productive.
ball milling 30-60 min Ar S. F. Nielsen, O. Axelsson, Synth. Commun. 2000, 30, 3501. B(OH) 2 + Br Ac KF-Al 2O 3/ Pd(OAc) 2 ball milling Ar c Franziska Schneider, Org. Proc. Res. & Develop., 2009, 13,44 Up to 96% yield Entry Rpm T (min) Yield% 1 400 10 92 2 800 5 94
ball mill rpm Newbie Questions Forum. ball mill rpm posted in Newbie Questions: ok so I know this is a question I should be able to figure out on my own I thought I know of some web sites that had the equation but I must have been wrong any way the jar is 7.75 inchs wide and 10.5 inchs long and I`m using 50 cal round musket balls for media (it will be half full of …
ME EN 7960 – Precision Machine Design – Ball Screw Calculations 4-23 Dynamic Load Rating C a and Life • When the rotation life L has been obtained, the life time can be obtained according to the following formula if the stroke length and the operation frequency are constant: m h n L L 60 = L: Rotation life [rev] Lh: Life time [hr]
But if you still want to use the RPM formula, then the diameter value is the actual diameter of the workpiece. Calculating Feed Rate in Inches Per Minute (IPM) The formula is used for milling and drilling applications. Please note that some tool manufacturers provide their recommended feed rate as feed per revolution.
Posted 21 October 2006 - 04:24 PM. Congratulations on your ball mill! You'll want to further reduce your motor speed by 3:1 to mill more efficiently. Right now, your RPM is just slightly under the speed where the media won't do any work. The optimum speed for your jar to turn is around 90 RPM like Frozentech said.
(24.8 lb) of ball mill feed sample from plant survey. Sample is reconstituted with water to be the same percent solids as the plant ball mill discharge. Mill speed: 35.2 rpm (65 percent of critical speed) Length of time of test: 363 seconds Average torque reading: 1,056 in-lbs Mill HP = (1,056 in-lbs / 12 in./ft) x (35.2 rpm
rpm = Revolutions per minute s = Stepover value between two cutting passes, in inches sfm = Surface feet per minute z = Number of effective teeth Formulas: To calculate effective diameter of ball nose tool To calculate inches per revolution To calculate sfm when rpm is known To calculate f z when ipm, rpm & z are known
ball mill rpm - posted in Newbie Questions: ok so I know this is a question I should be able to figure out on my own I thought I know of some web sites that had the equation but I must have been wrong any way the jar is 7.75 inchs wide and 10.5 inchs long and I`m using 50 cal round musket balls for media (it will be half full of media) so what rpm should I run it at Thanks …
Ball Milling Theory Introduction: Figure 1: Ball milling terminology. I was first given the formula for gunpowder by my Uncle at age 14, after he had observed my apparent obsession with class C fireworks. Being a scientist who had experimented with the ancient recipe himself during his youth, he thought I should try making my own fireworks.
Jurnal Galung Tropika, 3 (2) Mei 2014, hlmn 116-126 ISSN 2302 – 4178 EFEKTIFITAS KINERJA MESIN BALL MILL PADA FORMULA COKELAT BERDASARKAN PERBANDINGAN SUHU DAN RPM (ROTATION PER MINUTE) EFFECTIVENESS OF BALL MILL
determine ball mill rpm formula. Ball Mill Operating Speed Mechanical Operations The critical speed of ball mill is given by where R = radius of ball mill r = radius of ball For R = 1000 mm and r = 50 mm n c = 307 rpm But the mill is operated at a speed of 15 rpm Therefore the mill is operated at 100 x 15/307 = 4886 of critical speed If 100 mm ...
Ball Mill Critical Speed Mineral Processing & Metallurgy. 19/06/2015 A Ball Mill Critical Speed N c is the critical speed,in revolutions per minute, D is the mill effective inside diameter, in feet. Example: a mill measuring 11'0" diameter inside of new shell liners operates at 17.3 rpm. Critical speed is . C.S. = 76.63 / 11^0.5 = 23.1 rpm.
03:47:49 UTC. Permalink. Okay, I'm "considering" building a combo machine for ball milling and star. rolling. The thing I'm confused about is the RPM of the drums. I always. thought a ball mill should be fairly slow because rock tumblers that I've. seen are fairly slow - …


Innovative engineering leads to wheelchair-access solution for lobster yacht.
submitted by John C. Linsley, Gillespie Corp.
Now using a wheelchair, John Bowen has been boating since he was a young boy. His boat, a Northern Bay 38 named Obsession, is referred to as a “lobster yacht,” a working boat that has been modifed to serve as a pleasure boat. It has been completely redone, including making it wheelchair accessible thanks to three devices, the last of which is the subject of this article.
Access means from dock to boat were solved and built locally. After seeking solutions for a way to access the cabin from the deck for more than a year, Bowen contacted Gillespie Corp. The problem was getting from the main deck down a 30-in. vertical rise to the cabin foor. The lift could not interfere with the stairs, and, when in the parked position, the lift had to ft fush with the lower landing.
The available power source was either 24 or 12 VDC. The lift was required to move 550 lb — the combined weight of the wheelchair and Bowen. Concerns were raised regarding a loss of power resulting in entrapment in the cabin below, so a further requirement of emergency manual operation was stipulated. This operation had to take place at the main deck, as the possibility of the lift stopping halfway down could not be discounted. With the lift stuck partway, it would not be possible for anyone to get from the deck down to the cabin. In addition, the wheelchair — when not at the lower landing — needed to be prevented from falling of the end of the platform.
An onsite survey of existing conditions was the frst step. Bowen, the fberglass installer, the woodworker and Gillespie met at the boat and discussed options. Gillespie discussed what the owner wanted from the lift: use, capacity, speed and required features. Gillespie submitted drawings refecting feld conditions. After a few revisions, it was agreed the drawings were accurate. Gillespie’s frst thought was to design an inclined platform lift with two small winding drums and small-diameter wire rope. The lift would be guided on either side by some form of rail-and-shoe arrangement.
Next, Gillespie called Deborah Mellen, founder of the Impossible Dream. Mellen is a successful businesswoman who is a paraplegic. Impossible Dream is a universally accessible 58-ft catamaran that provides individuals who otherwise may not be able to sail the ocean the opportunity to do so. Gillespie had designed and built a custom wheelchair lift for Mellen’s home, so we contacted her and asked that she have the Impossible Dream’s captain send us pictures of its handicapped-accessible lifts. We were pleasantly surprised to fnd one of the lifts very similar to what we had in mind. This confrmed we were headed in the right direction.
Gillespie signed a consulting design agreement with Bowen. This ushered in an intense period of information gathering on available components to be incorporated into the design and refected in the drawings. The design uses a gearmotor to turn a driveshaft with two wire-rope drums. Between the driveshaft and gearmotor is a coupler that allows the driveshaft to disengage from the machine. At the opposite end of the driveshaft is a sprocket and roller chain driven at deck level by a hand winch. After considerable revisions, we submitted the drawings to Bowen. After his approval, the lift went into production.
The least-difcult aspect of the design was the machine and twin drums. Early on, Gillespie realized we needed to both lift the platform from above with wire ropes and have lower ropes follow the platform from below to keep it from bouncing when Obsession was on the open ocean. To do this, we decided to have single-groove drums in both the left and right threads with two ropes on each drum. As the upper rope is fed onto the drum, the lower rope feeds of it, and vice versa. We had never seen this done before, but it works quite well.
The right and left drums are mounted to the driveshaft on either side of the lift. The machine is a small SEW-EURODRIVE gearmotor with a 1/2-hp, 24-VDC motor. It is coupled to the driveshaft with a splined shaft coupler. This coupler can be operated from the deck above by a cable to allow the gearmotor to disengage from the driveshaft. The idea for this arrangement was from a similar coupler that precludes transmission wear by allowing a car being towed by an RV to disengage the wheels from the transmission.
Wire ropes that attach to the car from above and below pass over defecting sheaves against the stairwell on either side. The lift is guided by linear guides and shoes, and travels at an approximately 50˚ angle. This allows it to just miss the leading edges of the stairs.
The manual winch was required to have a handle-actuated brake mechanism. The handle itself causes the braking action. This winch was heavily modifed to turn the upper sprocket, which, through the roller chain, operates the lower sprocket and driveshaft.
One of the most difcult aspects of the design was the means preventing the wheelchair from rolling of the front end of the platform when the lift is above the lower landing. We knew we wanted this to be mechanically operated and fush with the deck below. We settled on a simple, spring-loaded bar on either side of the platform that rotates above the centerline of the front wheels of the wheelchair, stopping it from moving forward once in contact with the bars. During normal operation, the wheelchair is far enough back that the bars are free to move into the retracted position as the car comes into position at the lower landing. The roller mechanism was designed to slip relative to the bars. So, in the event of the wheels preventing rotation, the mechanism itself will not be bent or damaged.
One of the more interesting problems we encountered during testing was that the lift, when loaded, would not completely stop in the down direction. Going up, the brake would activate, and it would stop and hold position as intended. In the down direction, upon releasing the “down” button before stopping on the lower limit switch, the car would continue to slowly travel until it reached the pit bumpers. After much handwringing, we found that we had wired both the motor and brake leads to the power terminals, and the gearmotor was backhauling enough that the brake remained picked by the generated current from the DC motor. It was a simple matter to relocate the brake leads to a separate power source on the contactor.
The entire lift was manufactured from 304 and 316 stainless steel, with the exception of the gearmotor, splined shaft coupler, sprockets, roller chain and winch.
Sequence of Normal Operation
The lift serves two levels, with call and send buttons on a pendant with an extension cord. The platform would normally be parked at the lower landing, fush with the cabin foor. To use the lift, one presses the “up” button on the pendant to call it to the upper landing. As the lift rises, the restraining bars automatically deploy. The platform will stop on the upper normal limit switch. Access to the platform is achieved with feet facing the bow; the lift stops when the wheelchair encounters small bumps mounted to the platform. These bumps position the wheelchair for proper use.
Using the “down” button on the pendant lowers the platform to the lower landing, fush to the foor. The platform automatically stops on the lower normal limit switch.
Restraining devices automatically rotate to the retracted position to allow the wheelchair to exit the lift. Because the control system is under constant pressure, the button must be held in position until the lift stops. A short delay is built into the up-and-down button circuits to prevent chattering the motor.
Manual Lift Operation
In the event of power failure or gearmotor breakdown, it is possible to manually raise the lift to the upper landing. One frst locates the removable winch handle and screws it onto the winch’s threaded shaft. Then, one gives it a good push so the winch brake (activated by the handle) takes the load.
Flipping the manual coupler release disconnects the gearmotor from the driveshaft. If this is difcult, one can return to the winch to either lift or lower a small amount of weight to take load of the splined coupler shafts. The winch may be used to raise or lower the platform once the decoupler has disconnected the lift from the gearmotor. The winch handle force is 8-10 lb.
To reconnect gearmotor and driveshaft, the coupler release should be returned to the original position to rejoin the splined shafts. It will most likely be necessary to gently shake the winch handle until the splined coupler slides back onto the splined shafts. This action is spring loaded. One knows when the coupler is in place, because operating the winch handle in the down direction only unscrews the handle from the winch. This is due to the gearmotor brake now holding the load. Once power is restored, one may operate the lift as described above.
This lift design was quite challenging, yet very rewarding. The engineers and fabricators at Gillespie worked together to produce a unique wheelchair lift that provides the last part of accessibility that makes this lobster yacht a pleasure for its owner to use. I am happy to have been part of the project and grateful to everyone who contributed.
 Tammy Kennon. “Lobster Yachts: Working Boats Recast as Pleasure Craft,” USA Today, June 7, 2016.
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HOUSTON — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has canceled an emergency energy alert initially issued due to high temperatures causing increased electricity demand.
ERCOT declared an EEA level 1 Tuesday afternoon, meaning operating reserves dropped below 2,300 megawatts and were not expected to recover within the half-hour. ERCOT was calling on all available power supplies, including power from other grids, if available. The last time ERCOT issued an EEA level 1 was in January 2014, according to the agency.
The alert was canceled Tuesday evening, thus ending the need for conservation.
ERCOT is asking Texas residents and businesses to reduce their electricity use through 7 p.m. Tuesday. High temperatures could result in record electricity demand, ERCOT said.
For more information, visit ERCOT’s website.
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