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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cerebrovascular diseases are responsible for a large proportion of deaths in the world. Among survivors, the majority of limiting sequelae observed is motor in origin; but when sensorial pathways or centers are affected patients can evolve with sensorial changes in the body region represented by the area of the brain affected. When the affected area is related to the thalamus the patient might develop thalamic syndrome. The objective of this report was to demonstrate the use of electroacupuncture as adjuvant in the treatment of central pain, diagnosed as thalamic syndrome difficult to control with pharmacologic therapy. CASE REPORT: This is a 46 year-old female with history of ischemic stroke in the left temporoparietal region in April 2003 that evolved to right hemiparesis and hemitaxia. One year later, the patient developed continuous, insidious pain on the right side of the body with allodynia and hyperalgia, diagnosed as thalamic syndrome. In January 2006, she was admitted to the department of pain therapy and palliative care of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo where pharmacologic treatment was instituted with poor response; she was scheduled for neurofunctional surgery. In July 2009, electroacupuncture, in an attempt to obtain better pain control, was proposed to the patient. Electroacupuncture was done on points in the scalp. After the 11th session, her pain was controlled, with no use of opioids or topical amitriptyline, her well-being had increased, her motor coordination improved, she presented global pain reduction, complete in hand and face. CONCLUSIONS: The efficacy of electroacupuncture in pain control and well-being are in agreement with modern studies which demonstrated activation of antinociceptive pathways in the brain. Controlled prospective studies are required to reaffirm and consolidate electroacupuncture as an important technique in controlling central pain.
Acupuncture Analgesia; Electroacupuncture; Pain; Stroke
JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: As doenças cerebrovasculares são responsáveis por grande parte das mortes no mundo. Entre os sobreviventes, a maioria das sequelas limitantes encontradas nos pacientes é motora, mas quando vias ou centros sensitivos são afetados os pacientes podem evoluir com alterações de sensibilidade na região corpórea representada pela área encefálica atingida. Quando a região acometida relaciona-se com o tálamo pode ocorrer síndrome talâmica. O objetivo deste relato de caso foi demonstrar o uso da eletroacupuntura como coadjuvante no tratamento de dor central, diagnosticada como síndrome talâmica de difícil controle com tratamento farmacológico. RELATO DO CASO: Paciente do sexo feminino, 46 anos, com história de acidente vascular encefálico isquêmico que acometeu região temporoparietal esquerda em abril de 2003, evoluiu com hemiparesia e hemitaxia à direita. Após um ano, iniciou-se quadro doloroso insidioso, contínuo, difuso em hemicorpo direito, acompanhado de alodínea e hiperalgesia, diagnosticado como síndrome talâmica. Em janeiro de 2006, deu entrada no serviço de terapia da dor e medicina paliativa da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo e iniciou tratamento farmacológico com resposta ruim, sendo programada para abordagem neurofuncional. Em julho de 2009, propôs-se à paciente tratamento com eletroacupuntura na tentativa de melhor controle de quadro álgico. Foram realizadas sessões de eletroacupuntura em pontos em couro cabeludo e membros. Após a décima primeira sessão, a paciente encontrava-se com quadro álgico controlado, sem uso de opioides e amitriptilina tópica, sensação de bem-estar elevada, maior coordenação motora, diminuição global da dor, sendo completa em mão e face. CONCLUSÕES: A eficácia da eletroacupuntura no controle do quadro álgico e no aumento do bem-estar encontra-se em concordância com estudos modernos, os quais demonstraram ativação de vias antinociceptivas encefálicas pela eletroacupuntura. Estudos clínicos prospectivos controlados são necessários para reafirmar e consolidar a eletroacupuntura como um importante instrumento no controle da dor central.
DOENÇA, Vascular; DOR; TÉCNICAS ANALGÉSICAS; TÉCNICAS ANALGÉSICAS
JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: Las enfermedades cerebrovasculares son las responsables de una gran parte de las muertes en todo el mundo. Entre los sobrevivientes, la mayoría de las secuelas limitantes encontradas en los pacientes es motora, pero cuando se afectan vías o centros sensitivos, los pacientes pueden evolucionar con alteraciones de sensibilidad en la región corporal representada por el área encefálica afectada. Cuando la región acometida se relaciona con el tálamo, puede ocurrir el síndrome talámico. El objetivo de este relato de caso fue demostrar el uso de la electroacupuntura como coadyuvante en el tratamiento del dolor central, diagnosticado como síndrome talámico de difícil control con un tratamiento farmacológico. RELATO DEL CASO: Paciente del sexo femenino, 46 años, con historial de accidente vascular encefálico isquémico, que le acometió la región temporoparietal izquierda en abril de 2003, evolucionando con hemiparesia y hemitaxia a la derecha. Después de un año, se inició el cuadro doloroso insidioso, continuo, difuso en el hemicuerpo derecho, seguido de alodínea e hiperalgesia, diagnosticado como síndrome talámico. En enero de 2006, se presentó en el servicio de terapia del dolor y medicina paliativa de la Santa Casa de Misericordia de São Paulo y empezó el tratamiento farmacológico con una mala respuesta, siendo programada para el abordaje en la neurofuncional. En julio de 2009, se le propuso el tratamiento con electroacupuntura en un intento de mejorar el control del cuadro álgico. Se realizaron sesiones de electroacupuntura en puntos en el cuero cabelludo y en los miembros. Después de la décima primera sesión, la paciente estaba con un cuadro álgico controlado, sin uso de opioides y amitriptilina tópica, una sensación de bienestar elevada, una mayor coordinación motora, y la disminución global del dolor verificada ya en la mano y la cara. CONCLUSIONES: La eficacia de la electroacupuntura en el control del cuadro álgico y en el aumento del bienestar, está a tono con los estudios modernos, que demuestran una activación de las vías antinociceptivas encefálicas por la electroacupuntura. Estudios clínicos prospectivos controlados son necesarios para reafirmar y consolidar la electroacupuntura como un importante instrumento en el control del dolor central.
ENFERMIDAD, Vascular; DOLOR; TÉCNICAS DE ANALGESIAS; TÉCNICAS DE ANALGESIAS
IAnesthesiologist Specialist in Pain at SBA; Acupuncture Specialist at CMBA
IIPhD in Medicine from Unifesp, Co-responsible for the CET/SBA of SCSP; Coordinator of the Pain Department of SCSP
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cerebrovascular diseases are responsible for a large proportion of deaths in the world. Among survivors, the majority of limiting sequelae observed is motor in origin; but when sensorial pathways or centers are affected patients can evolve with sensorial changes in the body region represented by the area of the brain affected. When the affected area is related to the thalamus the patient might develop thalamic syndrome. The objective of this report was to demonstrate the use of electroacupuncture as adjuvant in the treatment of central pain, diagnosed as thalamic syndrome difficult to control with pharmacologic therapy.
CASE REPORT: This is a 46 year-old female with history of ischemic stroke in the left temporoparietal region in April 2003 that evolved to right hemiparesis and hemitaxia. One year later, the patient developed continuous, insidious pain on the right side of the body with allodynia and hyperalgia, diagnosed as thalamic syndrome. In January 2006, she was admitted to the department of pain therapy and palliative care of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo where pharmacologic treatment was instituted with poor response; she was scheduled for neurofunctional surgery. In July 2009, electroacupuncture, in an attempt to obtain better pain control, was proposed to the patient. Electroacupuncture was done on points in the scalp. After the 11th session, her pain was controlled, with no use of opioids or topical amitriptyline, her well-being had increased, her motor coordination improved, she presented global pain reduction, complete in hand and face.
CONCLUSIONS: The efficacy of electroacupuncture in pain control and well-being are in agreement with modern studies which demonstrated activation of antinociceptive pathways in the brain. Controlled prospective studies are required to reaffirm and consolidate electroacupuncture as an important technique in controlling central pain.
Keywords: Acupuncture Analgesia; Electroacupuncture; Pain; Stroke.
Cerebrovascular diseases are responsible for the majority of deaths in the world. The annual incidence estimated in most populational studies is between 300 and 500 per 100 thousand people. In Brazil, this reality is not different. In 2005, it showed a mortality of 87,344 patients, surpassing coronariopathies. Up to 90% of survivors have some type of deficiency, which can lead to personal and social limitations and economic downfall, since many patients are below 65 years of age 1,2,3. Most limiting sequelae observed are motor in origin; but when sensorial pathways and centers are affected, patients can evolve with sensorial changes in the area of the body corresponding to the affected area of the brain. When that area is related with the thalamus, thalamic syndrome might follow. This is characterized by rapidly progressive hemiparesis; persistent superficial hemianesthesia or hemi-hyperesthesia; marked deep sensorial changes; subtle hemiataxia and asterognosia; severe, persistent, paroxysmal pain usually unbearable and that does not respond to traditional analgesic treatment; and ipsilateral coreoatetosis 4. The treatment used most often is based on rehabilitation with physiotherapy, use of pharmacologic arsenal, psychotherapy, sympathetic or peripheral nerve blocks, peripheral or central electric stimulation, laser, and acupuncture 5.
The objective of this report was to demonstrate the use of electroacupuncture as adjuvant in the treatment of central pain, diagnosed as thalamic syndrome difficult to control with pharmacologic treatment.
This is a 46 years old female, weighing 53 kg, smoker, with history of ischemic stroke in the left temporoparietal region in April 2003 (Figures 1 and 2) who evolved with right hemiparesis and hemitaxia. One year later she developed insidious, continuous diffuse pain affecting the right side of her body, along with allodynia and hyperalgia that evolved to severe, difficult to control pain which was later diagnosed as thalamic syndrome. The patient had intermittent frequently worsening of the pain spontaneous or secondary to emotions (fear, happiness, sadness, worry). During this period, the patient developed depression and panic attacks, which hindered even more her functionality and socialization. In January 2006, the patient was admitted to the pain therapy and palliative medicine of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo where she was treated uninterruptedly by psychiatry and neurosurgery. In 2009, she was receiving Gabapentin 400 mg every 8 hours, Fluoxetine 60 mg in the morning, Clonazepam 1 mg at bedtime, Talniflumate, Pentoxifylline, rescue Codeine (3 times a day), and 2% amitriptyline ointment to be applied in areas of increased allodynia. Even with this medication she complained that her pain was not under control, which caused great limitations in daily activities, sleep, and social life. She had constant episodes triggered by emotions. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed focal lesions in angular and supramarginal gyri, long insular gyri, and non-specific hypersignal foci in periventricular white matter and semioval centers (Figure 3). In another attempt to control her pain, the functional neurosurgery department scheduled the patient to undergo implantation of a neurostimulator, but they were still waiting for a bed.
In July 2009 the use of electroacupuncture was proposed to the patient in an attempt to improve pain control while she waited for the implant. The patient agreed and weekly sessions were scheduled. Each session was composed of two steps. The first, electroacupuncture, with frequency of 8 Hz in YNSA points and motor, sensorial, and vasodilation lines of classical scalp electroacupuncture (scalp step). In the second step, the patient underwent classical systemic acupuncture with some of those points stimulated by mixed frequency of 2 and 100 Hz (points IG4 - TA 5, and BP6 - E40) for 20 minutes (systemic step). In the first five sessions, to avoid increasing her pain, acupuncture needles were applied only to the left side of the patient (healthy side). In the remainder sessions, the needles were successfully applied to both sides of her body. From the eighth session on, the first step was maintained, changing the points stimulated by electroacupuncture along with the frequency of the second step (systemic step) that was changed to continuous strengthening wave of 2 Hz in points IG4 - IG10, P3 - TA5, E36 - BP10, and VB34 - B59 on the right side for 20 minutes. In all sessions, data like pain severity, evaluated by the visual analogue scale, use of rescue medication, evolution during the week, and verbal scale quantifying well-being, were collected. The patient underwent 11 sessions of acupuncture, without interruptions, and she was scheduled for maintenance treatment to increase pain control.
The patient referred improvement of her pain, increase well-being and sleeping almost discontinuing the rescue opioid (codeine) and use of topical amitriptyline since the first session, which was continuous and progressive. After the third session, she showed a significant reduction of allodynia and hyperalgia in the palm of her hand, which stimulated her to start several routine manual activities and improved her social life, and she did not require rescue medication or topical amitriptyline. After the fifth session, she referred improved control of movements of her right hand and foot, elevated well-being, better control of emotion-triggered crisis, and higher motivation. She had started to exercise more, increased the variety of daily activities, and became more independent. After the 11th session her pain was controlled without opioids and topical amitriptyline (since the second week of treatment), her well-being had increased, she showed reduction of paresia, and improved motor coordination. She said she would like to continue the treatment and was thinking about postponing the neurosurgical procedure.
The first descriptions of central pain as a consequence of strokes date back to the mid XIX Century. In 1983, Greiff made the first complete description of central pain in which he evaluated a patient with constant pain secondary to a brain lesion that included the thalamus. In 1906, Dejerine and Roussy described the clinical characteristics of thalamic syndrome, which was named after both authors 4. Luckily, complete thalamic syndrome is rare. Treatment is based on rehabilitation with physiotherapy, drugs, psychotherapy, sympathetic or peripheral nerve blocks, peripheral or central electrical stimulation, laser, and acupuncture. Among the drugs used are anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, gabapentin, clonazepam), antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, imipramine, fluoxetin, sertraline, venlafaxine), neuroleptics (chlorpromazine, periciazine), muscle relaxants (baclofen, cyclobenzaprine), and opioids (codeine, tramadol, methadone) 5.
Electroacupuncture was first used in China in the decade of 1930. It was investigated more seriously from the decade of 1950 on, along with the development of acupuncture for anesthesia, and became popular in the decade of 1970. Today, it is widely used to treat pain and physical disorders, as well as inducing analgesia in surgical procedures 6. Several studies of different medical areas widened the use of this technique in several specialties. Electroacupuncture consists of electrical stimulation of a specific frequency through needles inserted in classical acupuncture points or microsystems (scalp acupuncture, auriculoacupuncture, or Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture). Chinese scalp acupuncture was developed at the end of the decade of 1960 and unlike classic acupuncture it does not use acupuncture points or meridians; the needles are inserted in the scalp looking for correspondence for cortical functional areas 6-8. Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) was developed in 1970 and published in 1973, in the 25th meeting of the Japanese Society of Ryodoraku, in Osaka, Japan. Yamamoto new scalp acupuncture is a somatotopic acupuncture. According to this technique, it is believed that the body has representation in small predetermine areas of the scalp, which are punctured to achieve results in the represented areas 8.
The efficacy of the treatment in controlling pain and increasing well-being in the case reported here is in agreement with current studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging that demonstrated that electroacupuncture stimuli in specific points (IG4, E36, VB34) activate structures of the antinociceptive pathways (hypothalamus, accumbens nucleus, primary somatic sensory-motor cortex, anterior insula, middle cingulate cortex, pontine raphe), inactivate multiple limbic areas involved in pain connections (rostral anterior cingulate cortex, amygdala, and hippocampal complex), suggesting the importance of the adjunct treatment of central pain with electroacupuncture.9-13 The release of several neurotransmitters induced by electroacupuncture, such as endorphins, enkephalins, dinorphins, serotonin, and norepinephrine has been associated to its analgesia effect 13. A controlled study with YNSA points showed a significant difference in controlling induced pain in the calcaneus when compared to placebo, showing the analgesic efficacy of the technique 8,14. However, controlled prospective studies are necessary to consolidate electroacupuncture as an important tool in the control of central pain.
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Details on the long awaited Apple Watch were recently released. According to Apple, the watch is designed to work in conjunction with iPhone models 5.0 and up, and will be available in early 2015.
Three models of the watch will be offered—Watch, Watch Edition, and Watch Sport—allowing users to choose from a wide range of colors and styles for the band and face. The face will also come in two sizes—38 mm and 42 mm—to ensure it fits comfortably on the user's wrist.
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1.1 "Abortion legalised [in Queensland] by pair's acquittal"
1.2 "Anti-abortion while remaining firmly pro-choice"
1.3 A little snapshot from Australia's abortion culture
From time to time one hears reported that some certain huge proportion of women will have an abortion at some point in their respective lives or that some similarly huge proportion of pregnancies will end in abortion, but such figures, appalling yet abstract and impersonal as they are, perhaps don't sink in in such a way as for us to understand the culture of abortion which they involve (and perpetuate). The following paragraph in a recent news/opinion article helps to 'personalise' one's understanding of Australia's squalid but widespread abortion culture:
[Tegan Leach] turned to boyfriend Sergie Brennan, now 23. They agreed to abort. Together they told their parents. Both had sisters who’d been through a suction curette and told them, if a little bluntly, “it gets sucked out and scraped out’’.
A mostly good fisking of some pro-abortion nonsense published in the Melbourne Herald Sun:
1.5 Dr. Durie (Anglican minister) on late-term abortions in Victoria
2. Msgr. Fellay on, among other things, Vatican policy on the S.S.P.X as a policy of "contradictions"
3. Interesting series of items in the Herald regarding Catholic womenpriests
The first was a letter published, with other letters, under the heading "Lapses - and laps - of Catholic faith":
I think many Catholics saw the irony of the Mary MacKillop celebrations in a church in which women are still excluded from full participation. As I said at Mass last Sunday: "Today we celebrate a woman's canonisation; hopefully it won't be too long before we celebrate a woman's ordination."
Father John CrothersSt Declan's Church, Penshurst
Father John Crothers (Letters, October 20) will rejoice if women are ordained priests. Frankly I will celebrate when, as a Catholic priest ought, he upholds definitive Catholic teaching on non-ordination of women, instead of encouraging dissent and scandalous confusion.
Father John George Randwick
Thank you, Father John George (Letters, October 21), for reminding me how fortunate I am to be a parishioner of St Declan's, Penshurst. Father John Crothers understands we can think for ourselves and, far from encouraging dissent, I expect he reflects the views of most Catholics in the universal church, practising and non-practising. That is why his church is packed every Sunday, many people travelling from other parishes because their own parish priests express views such as those of Father George.
Mary Lawson Mortdale
No good deed goes unpunished, it seems. According to Father John George, Father John Crothers, by advocating the ordination of women in the Catholic Church, is spreading ''dissent and scandalous confusion''. Some said Our Lord spread a bit of dissent in his time, too.
Hugh Sturgess Balmain
Apparently it is not just atheists who find diversity of opinion discomforting. The letters page is full of Christians who seem to find diversity of opinion among other Christians discomforting. Maybe we all need to be a bit more relaxed about what other people believe.
Robin Herbert Hornsby
Interesting how the Herald has facilitated the debate.
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However, Ms Firth said ethics course material would be made available to scripture teachers.
Simon Longstaff, the executive director of the St James Ethics Centre, which ran the trial, said providing the material would ''help ensure that no child is drawn away from scripture simply to explore material provided in the ethics course''.
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MORE than three-quarters of Australians support a conscience vote on same-sex marriage and an increased majority want gay and lesbian couples to be able to marry.
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The survey also shows that younger Australians are more likely (80 per cent) to support same-sex marriage than those aged over 50 years (46 per cent). [...]
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The Pride in Diversity program was created by community-based LGBT health and HIV/AIDS group ACON , in partnership with Diversity Council Australia and Stonewall, a London-based LGBT advocacy group. Since being launched in February, a broad range of employers have signed up as foundation members, including the Australian Federal Police, the Department of Defence, Telstra, KPMG and IBM.
[...] Pride in Diversity will launch the first workplace equality index in November, whereby employers will be able to measure how inclusive their workplace is of LGBT staff.

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Skyline by Audioscribe is an excellent Drum n' Base (DnB) track. Skyline's fast tempo allows for feeling the urge to get up and dance, and the fact that this artist is only 15. Well, you can see that for yourself.

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Report of Webinar series on Healthy Ageing
Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal in association with Gerontological Nurses Association of India (GNAI) organized a webinar series on the theme ‘Healthy Ageing’ through the Microsoft team online platform. This webinar series was funded by the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), New Delhi. The five days’ webinar series was conducted between 04 February 2021 & 25 February 2021. Experts from different fields took sessions on various topics, namely, session on ‘Caregiver capacity building for better outcomes in older adults’ care’ by Dr. Letha M.Joseph, Consulting Associate Duson Duke Johnson & Johnson Nurse leadership fellow, USA ; session on ‘Role of Hospice and Palliative care in Gerontology’ by Dr. Seema Rao, Consultant at Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, MAHE, Manipal; session on ‘Post COVID Geriatric care’ by Dr. Ananya Das, Consultant Geriatric Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore; session on Elderly abuse and neglect by Dr. Sailesh Mishra, Founder President at Silver Innings Group, Founder A1 Snehanjali, Assisted Living Elder Care Home, Mumbai ; and session on ‘Effective engagement for older adults’ health ageing’ by Dr. Rejith Ramachandran, Family Physician & Consultant in Palliative Care & Director of Home Health Care Services – G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. A total of 550 participants attended the sessions conducted on various days.

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Objective: Ovarian cancer has very heterogeneous histological classification, and response to therapy of the same grade and type varies. We studied genes in the Wnt and hedgehog (Hh) pathways, which are essential for embryonic development and which play critical roles in proliferation in a variety of human cancers. Variations in these pathway genes causing proliferation could play a role in the variation in tumor progression and response to therapy.
Methods/Materials: Using real-time polymerase chain reaction, we studied 16 primary grade 3 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage III serous ovarian cancer samples for expression of the Wnt pathway gene AXIN2, fibroblast growth factor 9, and Hh pathway gene expressions of glioma-associated oncogene 1, glioma-associated oncogene 2, patched homolog 1, patched homolog 2, Indian Hedgehog (HH), sonic HH, and Smoothened, a G protein-coupled receptor protein. Normal ovary epithelial cell line was used as control.
Results: We found wide variation of up-regulation of pathway component and target genes in the primary tumor samples and apparent cross talk between the pathways. AXIN2, a Wnt target gene, showed increased expression in all serous ovarian cancer samples. Fibroblast growth factor 9 was also overexpressed in all tumors with greater than1000-fold increase in gene expression in 4 tumors. Expression of Hh pathway genes varied greatly. More than half of the tumor samples showed involvement of Hh signaling or pathway activation either by expression of transcription factors and Hh ligands or by overexpression of Indian HH/sonic HH and the receptor-encoding patched homolog 1/patched homolog 2.
Conclusion: We found a wide variation in fold expression of genes involved in the Wnt and Hh pathway between patient samples.
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If you’ve got started investigating a new boat prop, you could possibly have operate across a number of arcane terms. “So you’ve got a 15″ pitch, can it be a cupped blade? What is the rake?” It can be somewhat intimidating, but it just isn’t as sophisticated as it sounds the moment you’ve got decoded the jargon related with boat propsread full report.
Boat Prop Areas:
Very first off, the everyday prop consists of three or four blades organized throughout the hub. The hub serves to connect the prop blades on the push shaft from the engine. The blades on their own are angled to screw by the water, pulling the boat ahead. The forefront is definitely the aspect of each and every blade that may be slicing via the water. The trailing edge is definitely the reverse facet.
It’s possible you’ll see “splines” discussed. These are not technically component from the boat prop, but tend to be the teeth about the drive shaft. The prop hub will probably be meant to in good shape a shaft having a distinct number of splines.
Boat Prop Attributes:
Each and every boat prop will probably be described by its diameter and pitch. This may typically be expressed as two figures in inch measurements, such as fourteen.5″ X 12″ and is generally stamped somewhere on the hub. T he initial quantity is always the diameter, and that is twice the gap from the middle of the hub towards the conclude in the blade. The second selection is the prop pitch. Pitch would be the theoretical distance the prop will vacation by way of the h2o within a solitary revolution. Our 12″ pitch prop would journey one foot ahead for each revolution. I mentioned that pitch will be the theoretical length the prop would journey since within the authentic earth props will knowledge prop slip. Slip could be the big difference ratio between the pitch as well as actual length traveled. Slip may be as little as 10% for genuinely efficient planing boats, to as significant as 80% for large function boats.
Rotation is expressed as either ideal hand or remaining hand. Most boat props are correct hand rotation, but a remaining handed prop may be applied on one motor when double engines are used to counteract the motor torque that has a tendency to pull the steering to 1 side.
Cupped blades are a unique treatment method wherever the trailing edge of the prop blade is curved. This can supply much better overall performance underneath specific instances.
Rake is an additional time period you could listen to. Rake suggests the angle from the blades within the hub. A rake of 0′ suggests the blades are ninety degrees perpendicular on the prop hub. A rake of twenty levels means the blades sweep back through the hub twenty degrees from perpendicular. Damaging rake factors the blades ahead in the direction of the front in the boat and it is from time to time accustomed to add strength to superior performance props.
Given that you’ve got acquired the essential lingo down, it will probably be less difficult to discuss your propeller needs with the maritime offer professional. Prior to you will get began, it is usually a smart idea to make notes about your engine’s make, model HP and calendar year. Y ou should also consider a glance at your recent boat prop and recognize the fabric (normally aluminum or stainless-steel), quantity of blades, the diameter and pitch. With that details in hand, you need to be wanting to locate the prop that is right for you boat and boating style.


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Watch Alias The Doctor
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Alias The Doctor is a captivating 1932 drama directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Richard Barthelmess, Marian Marsh, and Norman Foster. The story follows a man named Karl Brenner (Barthelmess) who is struggling to make ends meet as a medical student in Vienna. He is in love with a fellow student named Lydia (Marsh), but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Karl has been posing as a doctor in order to earn enough money to support himself and his mother. When Lydia's father becomes seriously ill, Karl must use all his medical knowledge to save the man's life. His skill in the operating room impresses both Lydia and her father, and Karl is soon offered a position as a resident physician at the same hospital where Lydia is interning. Karl is conflicted about taking the job, as he knows it is only a matter of time before he is exposed as a fraud. Meanwhile, he becomes increasingly involved with Lydia, even as he tries to keep his deception hidden from her. As Karl's medical career takes off, he finds himself in increasingly delicate situations, juggling the demands of his patients with the need to keep his secret safe. He begins to rely more and more on his own intuition and quick thinking, and his reputation as a talented doctor grows. However, Karl's luck eventually runs out when a rival student discovers his deception and threatens to expose him. As his world comes crashing down around him, Karl must decide whether to come clean or risk losing everything he has worked so hard to achieve. Alias The Doctor is a tense and emotionally engaging drama, with strong performances from Barthelmess and Marsh. The film offers a nuanced exploration of the moral quandaries facing a young man trying to navigate a complex and unforgiving world. The film's Vienna setting is beautifully realized, with richly detailed sets and costumes that evoke the city's intellectual and cultural milieu. Director Michael Curtiz (who would later go on to helm classics like Casablanca and Mildred Pierce) brings a deft touch to the film's pacing and tone, building tension and suspense without sacrificing the humanity of the characters. Overall, Alias The Doctor is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that still resonates today. Its exploration of the ways in which our secrets and deceptions can both empower and destroy us is as relevant as ever, and its portrayal of a young man struggling to find his way in a world rife with uncertainty and temptation is both compelling and moving. For fans of classic cinema and those looking for a well-crafted and thought-provoking drama, Alias The Doctor is a must-see film that still stands the test of time.

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Since the Roe v. Wade decision 49 years ago, on January 22, 1973, an estimated 62 million lives have been lost to abortion. This resolution “encourages every American to reflect on the value of life and defending life at all stages.”
"Honoring the National Sanctity of Life Day reminds us of the important fight we have taken upon ourselves in defense of life,” said Rep. Norman on Friday. “Though there's progress, we must continue to stay energized in protecting the rights of the unborn. As long as I'm in Congress, I will never stop fighting for the sanctity of life."
Rep Budd added, “Unborn children deserve the most fundamental right of all: The right to live. On National Sanctity of Life Day, we honor and remember the millions of lives unjustly ended through abortion and recommit ourselves to building a culture of life throughout our nation. That is what I will fight for, for as long as I hold public office.”


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HASITNGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings College women's basketball team played lights out with their Great Plains Athletic Conference action by defeating College of Saint Mary 104-53 Wednesday night as the Lady Broncos hosted the Flames at Lynn Farrell Arena.
The Broncos limited the Flames to just 31 percent shooting while forcing 23 turnovers, 14 coming from steals. Hastings shot 53 percent from the floor. Emma Grenfell (SR/York, NE) led the way with four of those steals.
Hastings opened up a big lead early as Shandra Farmer (SR/Hastings, NE) got things going with a three of her own, to spark an 8-0 run after a basket by Gabby Grasso (SR/Omaha, NE) would make it 10-2. With just 2:48 left in the first, Taylor Beacom (SO/Papillion, NE) would drain a 3-pointer to extend the Lady Broncos lead to 10. Back-to-back baskets by Ali Smith (SO/Ord, NE) and Grenfell would give the Lady Broncos a 25-11 lead with 1:59 left in the quarter. With :29 seconds left in the game, Farmer would hit a three pointer and fellow Lady Bronco Sophia Pankratz (SR/Hastings, NE) would nail a three pointer of her own with just 3 seconds left in the quarter.
The Lady Broncos continue their offensive performance in the second quarter as a basket by Beacom would give the Lady Broncos a 43-19 lead with just under six minutes left in the half. The Lady Broncos would go into halftime shooting 59 percent and take a 58-32 lead over the Flames with three players tied with 12 points each.
The Lady Broncos continued to shine in the third quarter and was able to push their lead over 50-points with a pair of free throws made by Kelsie Zadina (SO/Seward, NE) gave the Lady Broncos an 88-37 lead with just :10 seconds left in the quarter.
College of Saint Mary never could stop and recovered as the Lady Broncos built the lead to as many as 55 points before taking the win by 51, even after shooting 35 percent in the fourth quarter.
Pankratz had herself a night and best game of this young season scoring an almost career high 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting while also recording her third career double-double with career high thirteen rebounds. Farmer and Beacom both had 14 points of their own and combined 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Smith finished the game with 12 point on 3-for-5 shooting, and Pankratz picked up 11 points if her own.
Hastings also won the rebounding battle 44-to-29.
Hastings improves to 11-0 (5-0) on the year and will be back in action Saturday Dec. 7 as the Lady Broncos travel to take on Northwestern with tip-off set for 1:00 p.m.


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Equity and Trusts Exam Notes (reupload)
Subject notes for UTS 70517
Consists of lecture materials from John the lecturer; as well as additional note taking from the lectures; and extra notes added in from the textbook and research.
Comprehensive notes of all topics with explanations of all areas.
Yes, there are many pages but this is mostly the notes from the lecture slides and additional lecture notes.
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text: In vitro animal and human models were used to evaluate the potential of chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for assessing fatty liver. Phantoms of varying fat content were created from mayonnaise-agar preparations. Fatty liver was induced in eight rats by feeding them ethanol for three to six weeks (36% of total calories), whereas eight control rats were fed a normal diet. T1-weighted in-phase and opposed-phase MR images were obtained of the phantoms animals, and 28 human subjects. Additional images obtained in animals included long TR images with in-phase and opposed-phase technique, and hybrid chemical shift water and fat suppression. The rats were killed and histologic status was graded blindly by a hepatopathologist as normal, mild, moderate, or severe fatty change, for correlation with MR grading. Quantitative analysis of MR images included fat signal fraction for animals, and relative signal decrease between in-phase and opposed-phase images for phantom and human data. Phantom in-phase signal increased linearly with respect to fat content, whereas opposed-phase signal decreased linearly. MRI and histologic grading of rat livers were highly correlated, especially when based on water suppression images (r = 0.91, P = .0001). Opposed-phase images were also highly correlated, while fat suppression images were less effective. There was no overlap between MR-derived fat fractions for control (2.6%-5.7%) versus ethanol-fed rats (7.7%-17.9%, P = .0002). Human liver considered to be fatty by visual inspection (n = 8) had higher relative signal decrease than nonfatty liver (n = 22) (P less than .001). Phantom, animal, and human data demonstrate that comparison of T1-weighted in-phase and opposed-phase images is both practical and sensitive in the detection and grading of fatty liver.

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Banana - Handmade Squeaky Dog Toy
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Hip jazz from Broadway star and concert performer Jodi Stevens ("Urban Cowboy", "Jekyll & Hyde" and "Dracula, The Musical"). Backed by masters Ted Rosenthal (piano and arrangements), Jay Leonhart (bass), Akira Tana (drums), Lew Soloff (trumpet) and Andy Parsons (saxophones).
1 Girl Talk (5:17)
2 It Never Entered My Mind (6:30)
3 Lover Come Back To Me (4:18)
4 Blue Gardenia (4:39)
5 Foolin' Myself (4:44)
6 Angel Eyes (4:32)
7 I'm A Woman (3:24)
8 He Was Too Good To Me (4:54)
9 Come On A My House (3:18)
10 More Than You Know (4:43)
11 You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (3:31)
12 Girl Talk (reprise) (0:58)
"These great songs are sung and played with style, grace,and always with heart."
— Frank Wildhorn (composer of "Jekyll & Hyde," "The Scarlet Pimpernel," "Civil War," and "Dracula, The Musical")
"Jodi Stevens has a warm voice, a straightforward delivery, and a swinging style… For this set she is joined by an excellent jazz quintet that includes pianist Ted Rosenthal, the colorful trumpeter Lew Soloff, and Andy Parsons on tenor… Throughout this well-paced program, Stevens sounds confident and does a fine job with the diverse material. Worth checking out."
—All Music Guide, April 2003 AMG Rating: four stars
"…witty, clever and romantic arrangements… The enhanced CD takes advantage of modern audio technology with considerable multimedia content [makes] this a full-fledged technological side show… fifty minutes of standards repackaged and rearranged, giving a brighter burnish to these great hits. Recommended."
—All About Jazz


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Foxy’s torso was a rather complex part of this cosplay, and thus the time-consuming process involving its creation must be covered in multiple posts. Part 1…begin! Before I could even start, I had to figure out the shape to cut out of the foam. After quite a bit of pondering, I eventually decided that I would draw out a shirt pattern twice on upholstery foam, where they are joined on one side. (I forgot to take a photo of this.) The concept of making parts of a character out of upholstery foam seems confusing on the surface, but when you really think about it, all you’re doing is making clothes out of thick material. What is the clothing equivalent of a torso? Why, a shirt, silly! Brilliant! So I cut this out and used the spray glue to bond the shoulders together, creating this fairly, well, torso-shaped shell. It appeared my efforts were off to a good start.
I had to do a lot of trimming to get everything to fit me correctly, as I have a habit of cutting out my material, fabric, foam, or otherwise, a bit larger than necessary, as it’s always easier to make something smaller than to make it bigger. I expanded the arm holes and neck hole to accommodate my limbs and my big noggin, and I also worked on the shape I wanted for the shoulders. And, last of all, I trimmed the sides until the torso was snug, but comfortable. I wanted to avoid making it too loose, as I didn’t want to look too bulky.
After this, I decided I wanted more shape to his chest, so I made a paper pattern in the shape of his upper chest and tummy (this is the part with the brown fur), and then I used this pattern to cut out a piece of foam. After a bit of trimming and sculpting, I had created Foxy’s rather manly pecs, which I attached with the all-important spray glue. I figure being a pirate and sailing a ship and all is hard work and would lead to a fair amount of exercise.
Next, I added the holes, including a huge one in his chest (Foxy should stop using his hook to scratch at his itches, I think), and I rounded off the edges of the foam because I think this creates a more natural look. All the while, however, I had trouble finding time to work on my costume because my cat Elsa kept using Foxy’s torso as a little fort, where she enjoyed curling up inside for many restful naps. Silly girl. Eventually, despite my kitty’s interference, it was finally time to add Foxy’s lovely fur coat (it’s actually fleece with an odd texture like short fur).
I first sewed fur around the borders of the holes, since if you neglect to do this and start adding the main fur first, there won’t be enough fabric to wrap around the edges of the holes and cover them. Once the borders were done, I got to work attaching Foxy’s red fur first. I wanted his fur to be smooth and wrinkle-free, so I started on one side and slowly worked my way along, alternating between sewing around the neck hole and the bottom border. The way I had placed the fur, the top edges of the fabric ended up meeting at the shoulders, so I had to be extra careful here to sew the fur down just right to create a nice, tidy seam.
Once the red fur was done, I cut out a piece of light brown fur in the shape of Foxy’s chest using the paper pattern as a guide. Unfortunately, during my initial attempt, I accidentally cut this piece with the fur going in the wrong direction, so I had to do it over again. After all this hard work, I certainly wasn’t going to allow such a silly mistake, darn it! Once I was sure his chest fur (that sounds weird, for some reason) was just the right shape and size, I sewed it on. The last step before his fur was complete was to poke a hole through the fabric where the holes were and sew along the borders. Looking good, Foxy. Looking. Good.
After that, I sewed on some sticky Velcro (I know it’s already sticky, but I didn’t trust it, so I sewed it to make it extra secure) to the edges of the open side of Foxy’s torso. Unfortunately, the Velcro isn’t very strong, so when I wear the torso, I have to be careful that the Velcro doesn’t pop open again. Which it already did during a fairly short period of testing. As aggravating as this is, I suppose it’s important to be aware of my costume’s weak points so I can fix them before the day of the comicon. I eventually want to add a zipper or extra Velcro to make the open end of the torso more secure, but that is a job for another day. There is still so much to do, and I’d rather get the main work done before I return to these annoying, extra tasks.
Now, if you are familiar with Foxy’s appearance, you may have noticed that you can see a portion of his endoskeleton through the massive gash in his chest. Well, that was the next major step of his torso and will be covered in part 2. And let me tell you, while this part of the costume started out fun, it didn’t stay fun for long. Then again, that kind of describes every part of every cosplay I’ve ever done. Ever.
Duck Torsos Don’t Make Good Homes For Cats…


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The one hour presentaton was followed by a "hands on" kit build of the AA0ZZ EZkeyer produced by the Four State QRP Group.
This kit provided a nice range of first time skills to be learned. The photo shows five of the nine participants hard at work assembling the EZkeyer kit.
My EZKeyer was used for show and tell. It helps first time builders to be able to see the finished project and use it a a guide.


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Hip Hop artist Loso Corleone releases his latest visual titled “Get Paid x Shine”.
Loso Corleone releases his latest video “Get Paid x Shine”.
The rapper and five members of his entoruage were arrested for suspicion of gun and drug possession.
“I think he should have paid a bit of an accolade and told people in the press ‘that is where I’m coming from, I have a love for that music.'”
G.Huff drops the visuals to the Vice Souletric featured “Bills,” produced by Pete Rock.
Rising Hip Hop artist Troy drops his latest video “In The Spot”.
Troy drops his latest video “In The Spot”.
Creating a buzz for himself Down South, New Orleans via Houston artist, Kwasei La’Flare, drops the first single off of his forthcoming EP entitled “.Wav Files”. The single was produced by producer, Yung Icey. Kwasei’s forthcoming EP “.Wav Files” and the official music video for “I Can Do It” is expected to release in June. Expect more from the Crown Clique artist in the near future and follow him on twitter @itsKwaseiLuv and instagram @wavy.laflare
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Kingdom Kome teams up with the Lo Life general Thirstin Howl the 3rd and C-Lance, of Jedi Mind Tricks fame for the new visuals to “How It’s Gonna Be”, the last single from Kingdom Kome’s latest album, All Beasts Show Their Teeth.

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-Protagonists are not totally similar, maybe, only the cleverness to make plans and the willpower. But, not the genius in science and the dedication for it.
To me, these shows are 56% similar, even so, they're always good shows.
Both of them have incredibly beautiful nature filled settings.
Both have brilliant visual presentation and incredible landscapes and backgrounds, with stunning greenery.
Both have themes of humanity going against the forces of nature.


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Professional singer who can convincingly belt out a West End standard or a Mozart aria. Experienced harmony singer. Can also play the piano to a very good standard if the piece is around Grade VI.
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Police Identify Body Pulled From Lake at Outdoor Adventures [VIDEO]
Police in Richfield Township have identified a body pulled from the Lake at Outdoor Adventures as 20-year-old Allyn Taylor from Lapeer.
The Genesee County Dive Team began searching for the man lat last night. Taylor, an employee at Outdoor Adventures on Irish Rd., had gone missing, and was believed to be in the water attempting to retrieve a paddle boat that had gone adrift.
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Is your city commission keeping you up too late at night?
Why, there oughta be a law.
And there might be. The Cinderella Rule, you could call it.
Grant Smith, a Fort Lauderdale attorney and member of Broward County’s Charter Review Committee, is proposing a charter amendment that would require that late-night commission meetings end at midnight unless a commission is in the middle of an item or it votes to extend the meeting past midnight.
“It’s to make them think twice about it. By requiring a vote to extend the meeting, they would be going on record,” Smith said.
Fort Lauderdale, for instance, has had meetings go past 3 or 4 in the morning. Oakland Park’s commission, on the other hand, has a 10 p.m. curfew, which the commission can vote to extend once, by one hour to 11 p.m., if warranted.
Smith has another idea that’s also being considered by his charter review subcommittee on Monday: Requiring cities to post meeting notices online at least 48 hours in advance of a meeting, except for emergencies. He said sticking a meeting notice on a cork board at City Hall just doesn’t cut it anymore, especially when so little effort is needed for cities to put the information online where it’s easily accessible.
While Smith said most cities do a “phenomenal job,” especially regarding commission meeting notices, some don’t do as good of a job with procurement and other more technical business-type meetings that are also public.
“The only way you would know they were going on is if you physically went to City Hall and saw if they were happening,” Smith said.
If the infrastructure subcommittee likes the ideas, it can forward them to the full committee, where it takes support from 13 of the 19 members to put a charter amendment on the November 2018 ballot.
The subcommittee will also be considering an amendment more controversial to city leaders that would prohibit them from being able to reject a county project within their borders if it meets the necessary zoning, land development and comprehensive plan regulations in place at the time the project is proposed.
The infrastructure subcommittee meets at 2 p.m. Monday in Room 430 of the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.


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This young family certainly is a busy one with (at the time of the photos) 13 month-old-twins and a three year old son as well! Casey, the very hard-working Mum, also runs KC’s Classes for Kids, which was featured in the “Mums on Mondays” series, here. We met at Queens Park for some fun family photos in the beautiful late afternoon light.
All three children have the most stunning eyes too!
They were a little wary of me, and I had to bring out nearly every trick in the book to coax a smile. But that’s ok- my own children are much the same! I’m used to carrying a few extra tricks up sleeves 😉
This was one of my most favourite photos from the session…and it just shows that you should never take your eyes (or camera) off your subject until the session is completely over. We were finishing up the session, having a chat, and I turned around to see Dad playing with his son, who had the biggest smile on his face that I had seen the whole session!
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Eva Longoria Strips Male Models To Their Underwear
“Can’t wait to interact with Justin [Bieber] tonight via satellite from the MTV EMAs!” the 35-year-old Desperate Housewives actress tweeted earlier this afternoon.
The EMAs will premiere TONIGHT at 9/8c on MTV2 followed by a one-hour special highlighting the show’s performances, which will air on Friday (November 12) at 9/8c on MTV.
FYI: Eva wore a black Georges Hobeik dress on the red carpet. During the ceremony, she donnned a Camilla and Marc nude dress and a Gianfranco Ferre ruffled ensemble.


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How does a flexible coupling protect connected equipment from shock loads and vibrations?
Flexible couplings play a crucial role in protecting connected equipment from shock loads and vibrations by providing damping and isolation capabilities. When machines or mechanical systems experience sudden shock loads or vibrations, the flexible coupling acts as a buffer, absorbing and dissipating the impact, thereby reducing the transmitted forces and protecting the equipment. Here’s how flexible couplings achieve this:
- Damping of Vibrations: Flexible couplings are often made from materials that exhibit damping properties. When vibrations are transmitted through the shafts, the flexible coupling’s material can absorb a portion of the vibrational energy, converting it into heat. This dissipation of energy helps reduce the amplitude of the vibrations and prevents them from propagating further into the connected equipment.
- Vibration Isolation: In addition to damping vibrations, flexible couplings also offer a degree of vibration isolation. They are designed to decouple the two shafts, which means that vibrations occurring on one shaft are not directly transmitted to the other shaft. This isolation effect prevents vibrations from propagating across the entire system and minimizes the impact on sensitive equipment or nearby components.
- Shock Absorption: When the connected machinery experiences sudden shock loads, such as during a startup or abrupt changes in load, the flexible coupling can act as a shock absorber. The coupling’s design allows it to deform slightly under the impact, absorbing and distributing the shock energy. This prevents the shock from being directly transferred to the connected equipment, reducing the risk of damage or premature wear.
- Misalignment Compensation: Flexible couplings are capable of compensating for misalignment between the shafts. Misalignment can lead to additional stresses and vibrations in the system. By allowing for some degree of angular, parallel, and axial misalignment, the flexible coupling reduces the forces transmitted to the connected equipment and the supporting structures.
- Reduction of Resonance Effects: Resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when the natural frequency of a system matches the frequency of external vibrations, leading to amplified vibrations. Flexible couplings can help avoid resonance effects by altering the system’s natural frequency and providing some level of flexibility that damps the resonance response.
By incorporating a flexible coupling into the drivetrain or power transmission system, equipment manufacturers and operators can significantly improve the reliability and longevity of connected machinery. The coupling’s ability to dampen vibrations, isolate shocks, and compensate for misalignment contributes to a smoother and more stable operation, reducing maintenance requirements and enhancing overall system performance.
In summary, flexible couplings act as protective elements, shielding connected equipment from shock loads and vibrations. Their ability to dampen vibrations, isolate shocks, and compensate for misalignment contributes to a smoother and more reliable operation of various mechanical systems.
Can flexible couplings be used in applications with varying operating temperatures?
Yes, flexible couplings can be used in applications with varying operating temperatures. The suitability of a flexible coupling for a specific temperature range depends on its design and the materials used in its construction. Different types of flexible couplings are available to handle a wide range of temperature conditions, making them versatile for use in various industries and environments.
For applications with high operating temperatures, such as those found in certain industrial processes, exhaust systems, or high-temperature machinery, flexible couplings made from materials with excellent heat resistance are used. These materials may include stainless steel alloys, heat-treated steels, or specialized high-temperature elastomers. High-temperature flexible couplings are designed to maintain their mechanical properties, including flexibility and torque transmission capabilities, even at elevated temperatures.
Conversely, for applications in extremely cold environments or cryogenic processes, flexible couplings constructed from materials with low-temperature resistance are employed. These couplings are designed to remain flexible and functional at very low temperatures without becoming brittle or losing their ability to handle misalignment. Some low-temperature couplings may use special polymers or elastomers with excellent cold-temperature performance.
Temperature Range Considerations:
When selecting a flexible coupling for applications with varying operating temperatures, it is essential to consider the specific temperature range in which the coupling will operate. Some flexible couplings have a wider temperature range, allowing them to function effectively in both high and low-temperature environments. However, in extreme temperature conditions, specialized couplings may be necessary to ensure reliable performance and prevent premature failure.
Manufacturers of flexible couplings provide guidelines and specifications regarding the temperature range of their products. It is crucial to consult the manufacturer’s documentation to ensure that the chosen coupling is suitable for the intended operating temperature of the application. Using a coupling beyond its recommended temperature range can lead to performance issues, reduced efficiency, or even failure.
Flexible couplings with varying temperature resistance find use in numerous industries, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, power generation, and more. Whether in high-temperature exhaust systems, low-temperature cryogenic processes, or regular industrial applications with temperature fluctuations, flexible couplings play a vital role in providing reliable power transmission and misalignment compensation.
In summary, flexible couplings can be effectively used in applications with varying operating temperatures, provided that the coupling’s design and material properties align with the specific temperature requirements of the application.
How do you select the appropriate flexible coupling for a specific application?
Choosing the right flexible coupling for a specific application requires careful consideration of various factors to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity. Here are the key steps to select the appropriate flexible coupling:
- Application Requirements: Understand the specific requirements of the application, including torque and speed specifications, misalignment conditions, operating environment (e.g., temperature, humidity, and presence of corrosive substances), and space limitations.
- Torque Capacity: Determine the maximum torque that the coupling needs to transmit. Choose a flexible coupling with a torque rating that exceeds the application’s requirements to ensure a safety margin and prevent premature failure.
- Misalignment Compensation: Consider the type and magnitude of misalignment that the coupling needs to accommodate. Different coupling designs offer varying degrees of misalignment compensation. Select a coupling that can handle the expected misalignment in the system.
- Vibration Damping: If the application involves significant vibrations, choose a flexible coupling with good damping properties to reduce vibration transmission to connected equipment and improve system stability.
- Environmental Factors: Take into account the environmental conditions in which the coupling will operate. For harsh environments, consider couplings made from corrosion-resistant materials.
- Torsional Stiffness: Depending on the application’s requirements, decide on the desired torsional stiffness of the coupling. Some applications may require high torsional stiffness for precise motion control, while others may benefit from a more flexible coupling for shock absorption.
- Cost and Life-Cycle Considerations: Evaluate the overall cost-effectiveness of the coupling over its expected life cycle. Consider factors such as initial cost, maintenance requirements, and potential downtime costs associated with coupling replacement.
- Manufacturer Recommendations: Consult coupling manufacturers and their technical specifications to ensure the selected coupling is suitable for the intended application.
- Installation and Maintenance: Ensure that the selected flexible coupling is compatible with the equipment and shaft sizes. Follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines and recommended maintenance practices to maximize the coupling’s performance and longevity.
By following these steps and carefully evaluating the application’s requirements, you can select the most appropriate flexible coupling for your specific needs. The right coupling choice will lead to improved system performance, reduced wear on equipment, and enhanced overall reliability in various mechanical systems and rotating machinery.
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In both Canada and Australia, pro-fluoridation advocates have had a field day, citing claims that seemingly support their position to fluoridate water. Many of those claims are misleading or erroneous and incorrect says Dr Robert C Dickson.
Anti-fluoride campaigners are calling for the shutdown of fluoride plants in the Lismore and Ballina areas after documents have apparently revealed a ‘litany of breakdowns and fluoride overdose spikes’.
An anti-fluoride group in Lismore is hoping to bring down the entire Australian fluoride industry with a Federal Court challenge.
Anti-fluoride campaigners are calling on voters to consider which of their council candidates support the ongoing fluoridation of water supplies in Ballina and Lismore electorates.
The deep divide in the community over water fluoridation has been reflected in replies to a questionnaire from Fluoride Free Northern Rivers to all Lismore City Council mayoral candidates.
Lismore-based anti-fluoride activists are preparing a federal court challenge that they hope will ‘cripple the fluoride industry in Australia’. But in the meantime, they are having a party on Saturday night to raise further funds for their cause.
As anti-fluoride activists open up a shop front to continue their fight against the fluoridation of the region’s water supply, Rous Water has confirmed the Corndale dosing plant had to be shut down recently due to leaks.
The letter sent to the residents of Ewingsdale last year by holiday park owner Ingenia seemed fairly innocuous at first glance...


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United Way Women in Philanthropy Helping Hands Auction
By Kim Hachiya
Hundreds of families in need will receive diapers and winter clothing for their children, thanks to the generosity of more than 400 attendees who attended the 13th Annual United Way Women in Philanthropy Helping Hands Auction. And the proceeds also will help the Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska to train parents, teachers and coaches in the signs and symptoms of concussions, allowing them to protect youth participants.
The February 6 auction raised over $42,000. In addition to 11 live auction items, a silent auction featured hundreds of baskets, purses, jewelry, wine bottles and desserts, lining the perimeter of the Cornhusker Marriott ballroom, while performers from Screamers Dining and Cabaret energized the crowd. Auctioneer Russ Puchalla urged bidders to dig deep, and emcee Bridget Fargen, 1011 anchor, kept the event moving briskly.
It takes an army of volunteers and UW staffers to pull off the auction, said volunteer event chair Staci Hass. She’s been involved for ten years, and says while she enjoys the big events, she most resonates with activities like reading to children at McPhee and Campbell elementary schools. “When the kids learn they are going to be able to take home a book, and for some it’s their first book of their very own, that’s the most rewarding thing,” Hass said.
Ashley Martin, resource development manager/leadership giving and affinity groups for United Way, was working her first Helping Hands Auction. Martin said she enjoyed learning new things from the veteran volunteers and felt personally empowered, even as the event is aimed at empowering women to act. “I feel I am at one with my community, and it will be so rewarding to see items like coats on the kids,” she said.
Nancy Biggs was back for her 13th Helping Hands Auction. She co-chaired the first auction, with Meg Lauerman. That event, Biggs said, was held at Talent Plus and attracted about 50 attendees who bid on purses and gloves. Its growth into one of United Way’s biggest signature events doesn’t surprise Biggs. “There are so many neat women who really care,” she said. “I love what we do with the money—it’s a laudable purpose.” Biggs, who is retired from Lincoln Public Schools, has seen the needs of families throughout Lincoln.
Meagan Liesveld surveyed the scene in awe. The auction occurred on her fourth day of her new job as United Way executive director.
“There is just tremendous energy here,” she said. “It’s a real testament to the power of women who care, who give back. You can really touch and feel the impact of that. I am grateful and thankful for everyone who came tonight.”


UTAH – According to the police officials, his name is Manaure Gonzalez-Rea and he was suspected of driving under the influence when he crashed his pickup truck head-on into the victim’s Toyota.
The victim was later identified as Angelica Gabrielle Jimenez Dhondup.
Another female passenger in the Toyota was taken to a local hospital.
The 20-year-old passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Gonzalez-Rea faces charges of automobile homicide criminal negligence DUI of alcohol/drugs, theft, failure to remain at an accident involving death, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and reckless driving.
He was being held in the Salt Lake County Jail without bail.