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Chased from the grounds of Kingsboro Research and Development the group stands outside the locked gate.
“What just happened here?” said Nancy as she stared back through the steel mesh. Several super-strong zombie beasts milled around behind it. The blue door that the group planned on entering was busted and hanging from the top most hinge.
“I don’t know…just know there’s some bullcrap going on,” said Derrick scratching his head.
“This job was going to save me!!” Nancy screamed. “This goddamn sham of a job.”
“I don’t think the job was a sham, Nancy” Dr. Stein said, “I think we were suppose to have a job but experiments got outta had. Personally I’m glad I don’t work there.”
“You don’t want to participate in human experiments,” Derrick said with mock-shock.
“No, not interested.”
“What are those beasts doing?” Derrick asked as he watched them. “Shouldn’t we call the police or something?”
“Andrea’s on the phone with them right now,” Dr. Stein said.
Andrea was leaning against the fence, her right foot pressed against the fence and her left on the ground. Her red pump sat on its side on the ground.
She was very beautiful, Derrick thought as he watched her. She seemed very relaxed and not too worried that zombie-things walked only a few feet from her.
Only a few feet from her, he thought then screamed at her. “Andrea get off the fence.” Andrea turned her head to the right and screamed. The zombie stumbled toward her, its face stiffened like it had taken too many Botox shots. It moved it’s mouth up and down but wasn’t able to open it too much. She stepped forward leaving her right heel near the fence. The zombie rushed forward and fell at the fence. The fence stopped several inches from the ground. With his hand under the fence he quickly grabbed at anything he could which included fistfuls of dirt, grass and her red pump.
“My pump! My pump!” Andrea screamed. “Those are expensive.” She grabbed the pump and yanked it from the zombies grip. She slid her foot back into it and stepped away. The zombie stopped groping and tried to pull his hand from the fence. His hand became stuck under the fence and within seconds it began to growl. A gutteral, inhuman growl that immidiatly brought attention to his plight.
There were at least ten or twelve zombies in the vacinity and they began to stumble toward the fence.
“This can’t be good,” Derrick said.
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|Publication number||US4670943 A|
|Application number||US 06/821,433|
|Publication date||Jun 9, 1987|
|Filing date||Jan 21, 1986|
|Priority date||Jan 21, 1986|
|Also published as||CA1285355C, DE3701637A1, DE3701637C2, DE8700974U1|
|Publication number||06821433, 821433, US 4670943 A, US 4670943A, US-A-4670943, US4670943 A, US4670943A|
|Inventors||Ray T. Townsend|
|Original Assignee||Townsend Engineering Company|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (9), Classifications (11), Legal Events (6)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
Meat skinning machines characteristically include a frame which includes a meat supporting surface, a cylindrical gripping roll with a plurality of teeth on the outer surface thereof, and a blade holding device which maintains a cutting blade closely adjacent the teeth of the gripping roll. The meat, fish or poultry to be skinned is moved into contact with the teeth of the gripping roll which pulls the meat into engagement with the cutting edge of the blade. The blade severs the skin of the meat product whereby the separated skin is pulled underneath the blade by the gripping roll, and the skinned meat product passes over the top of the blade to a suitable receptacle.
The thickness of the skin or layer of material to be removed from the meat product in conventional skinning machines has heretofore been varied by adjusting the position of the cutting edge of the blade with respect to the teeth of the gripping roll. Thus, when the cutting edge is positioned closely adjacent the cutting teeth a thinner layer is removed from the meat product. Conversely, when the cutting edge is spaced further from the periphery of the gripping teeth of the gripper roll a thicker layer of skin and/or fat is removed from the meat product.
While great advances have been made in skinning machines over the years, the precision at which skin or membranes are removed from meat products has been less than perfect. Obviously, valuable meat products are wasted if too much material is removed, and the quality of the meat product is depreciated if less than the desired skin or membrane is removed.
The present invention provides an elongated shelf means immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the blade with the shelf means extending radially beyond the periphery of the gripping roll to support the meat product until just prior to the time when the meat product moves into contact with the cutting edge of the blade. The shelf means permits the meat product to then move in an angular direction towards the gripping roll and into contact with the cutting edge of the blade to permit the cutting edge to separate the membrane or skin from the meat product. The separated skin or membrane will engage the teeth of the gripping roll to be pulled away from the cutting edge by these teeth in a path between the cutting blade and the teeth. Variations in the depth of cut of the cutting blade are achieved by varying the distance between the shelf means and the cutting edge of the blade. A greater distance creates a deeper cut, and a close spacing results in a thinner cut.
The shelf means of this invention is presented in several embodiments. The first embodiment includes conventional skin stripping elements having a base portion and an arcuate open hook portion having a peripherial edge, with the hook portion being received into an annular groove cut in the gripping roll. A meat supporting edge extends radially beyond the outer peripheral surface of the hook portion. When a plurality of the stripper elements are placed in a plurality of annular groove in the gripper roll, the protruding meat supporting edges on the stripper elements provide the supporting shelf means of this invention.
Alternate forms of the invention provide the supporting shelf mounted on the frame of the skinning machine independent of any stripper elements. The second embodiment has a plurality of meat supporting fingers which extend into the annular grooves of the gripping roll in a position closely adjacent the cutting edge of the cutting blade to provide the necessary shelf means. A third embodiment with either fingers or of solid construction is positioned similarly except that it is positioned beyond the periphery of the teeth of the gripping roll and allows a gripping roll without annular grooves to be utilized.
The above-described stripping elements and shelf means are adjustably mounted so that the distance between the shelf means and the cutting edge of the blade can be selectively varied.
The method of this invention contemplates the support of the meat product immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the blade at a position radially beyond the periphery of the gripping roll to support the meat product until just prior to the time that the meat product moves into contact with the cutting edge to permit the meat product to move in an angular direction towards the gripping roll and into contact with the cutting edge to permit the blade to separate the membrane from the meat product. The separated membrane will then engage the teeth and be pulled away from the cutting edge by the teeth in a path between the cutting blade and the teeth.
A principal object of the invention is to provide a skinning machine which will more accurately and efficiently allow a predetermined amount of skin or membrane to be removed from a meat product.
A further object of the invention is to provide a skinning machine that provides a support means for the meat product at a location immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the cutting blade at a location beyond the periphery of the teeth of the gripping roll to allow the meat product to move in an angular direction into contact with the cutting edge whereby the blade will remove the desired skinner membrane from the meat product and the separated skin will be pulled by the teeth of the gripping roll into a path between the blade and the roll.
A still further object of this invention is to provide a skinning machine that can be easily adjusted to vary the space between the meat supporting shelf and the cutting edge of the blade to achieve variations in the thickness of the skin or membrane being removed from the meat product.
A further object of this invention is to provide a method of skinning meat products whereby the meat is supported closely adjacent the cutting edge of the cutting blade in a position beyond the periphery of the teeth of the gripping roll, and whereby the meat product is then permitted to move in an angular path towards the cutting edge of the blade whereby the blade can separate the skin or membrane from the meat product and the teeth of the gripping roll can pull the separated skin or membrane away from the cutting edge.
A still further object of this invention is to provide a stripper element for a meat skinning machine which will have a meat supporting edge at one end of an arcuate openended hook portion which, when assembled with other stripper elements in the spaced annular grooves of a gripping roll, will provide a meat supporting surface immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the blade.
These and other objects will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the meat skinning machine of this invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged scale sectional view through the gripper roll of the skinning machine of this invention, and shows the stripper elements and meat supporting edges associated therewith;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged scale view of the upper portion of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged scale view of the upper portion of FIG. 2, but with the stripper elements in an adjusted position to create a greater space between the meat supporting edges of the stripper elements and the cutting edge of the blade;
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a gripper roll of this invention with the stripper elements of FIGS. 2-4 inserted in the annular grooves therein;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view through an alternate form of the invention wherein a shelf means having a plurality of fingers inserted into annular grooves of the gripping roll are positioned to provide a meat supporting surface immediately adjacent the cutting edge of the blade;
FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of the shelf means of FIG. 6; and
FIG. 8 is a sectional view similar to that of FIG. 6 but showing a third embodiment of the invention where the shelf means is supported at a position beyond the periphery of the teeth of the gripping roll.
The term "meat product" as used herein will be understood to include meat, poultry and fish products. The terms "skin" and "membrane" will be used synonymously herein unless specifically designated otherwise.
With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the machine 10 is generally comprised of a frame 12 having supporting legs 14. An upper meat support surface 16 is located on the upper portion of frame 12, and a second meat support surface 18 is provided on the top of frame 12 opposite to meat support surface 16. A conventional toothed gripping roll 20 is rotatably mounted by conventional means on frame 12. Gripping roll 20 can have conventional annular grooves 22 cut therein as best seen in FIG. 5. A plurality of teeth 24 are cut on the outer surface of roll 20. A shelf means 26 (FIG. 1) is positioned on the machine in a position parallel to gripping roll 20 and positioned slightly over the gripping roll. A conventional blade holder 28 is mounted on the machine and holds conventional cutting blade 30 having a cutting edge 32 at a position closely adjacent the teeth 24 on roll 20.
The first embodiment of the invention is best shown in FIGS. 1-5 and includes a plurality of stripper elements 34 which have a base portion 36 and an arcuate open hook portion 38 extending from the base portion. The hook portion 38 has an upper peripheral surface 40 which terminates in a meat support edge 42. The hook portion 38 is complementary in shape to the annular groove 22 and has a vertical thickness such that the upper peripheral surface 40 dwells at a position radially inwardly from the outer tips of teeth 24. However, as clearly shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the meat support edge 42 dwells in a plane radially beyond the tips of the teeth 24. When the support edges 42 of a plurality of stripper elements 34 are mounted in a plurality of annular grooves 22 of a gripping roll 20, a collective shelf 26 is formed to support a meat product at a position beyond the outer periphery of the teeth 24 of roll 20.
As shown in FIG. 2, a shaft 44 extends through suitable aperture in each of the stripper elements 34 in a direction parallel to the axis of gripper roll 20. Lugs 46 are mounted on the ends of shaft 44 and the inner ends of threaded bolt 48 are rotatably journaled in any convenient fashion with lugs 46. Aperture 50 in frame member 12A slidably receives the threaded bolt 48. Lock nut 52 is threadably mounted on bolt 48 and control knob 54 is mounted on the outer end of bolt 48.
The pivotal position of stripper element 34 is changed from the position shown in the solid lines of FIG. 2 to the position shown by the dotted lines merely by grasping knob 54, pulling bolt member 48 outwardly so that shaft 44 moves from position A to position B, and lock nut 48 is then rotated to a position adjacent frame member 12A to hold the shaft 44 in this adjusted position. This rotation of stripper element 34 causes the support edge 42 to move from a closely spaced position with respect to the cutting edge 32 of blade 30 (FIG. 3) to a greater spaced position as shown in FIG. 4. The position illustrated in FIG. 3 of these components is better adapted to strip the thin membrane of steak or the like from the steak, and the greater space illustrated in FIG. 4 is better suited to strip heavier skin from chicken or other poultry products.
A second embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 6 wherein a conventional meat conveying device 56 is utilized in place of the meat support 16. A shelf 58 is positioned on the machine adjacent the cutting edge 30 of blade 32. Shelf 58 includes a solid base portion 59 which terminates in a plurality of spaced apart fingers 60. Fingers 60 have an upper meat support edge 62 similar to the meat support edge 42 on stripper element 34. The fingers 60 are received in the grooves 22 of roll 20 but the meat support edges 62 of fingers 60 extend radially outwardly beyond the periphery of the teeth 24 of roll 20.
An elongated slot 64 appears in the base 59 of shelf 58 and receives adjustment screw 65 which is threadably mounted in frame member 66. Frame member 68 has a suitable vertical aperture to slidably receive threaded bolt 70 which has its upper end rotatably journaled by any convenient means in frame member 66. A lock nut 72 is threadably mounted on bolt 70, and knob 74 is located on the lower end of bolt 70.
Shelf 58 can be moved laterally towards or away from blade 30 by loosening screw 65 and moving the shelf to the desired position whereupon screw 65 is tightened to maintain the new position. Similarly, shelf 58 can be raised or lowered by adjusting the lock nut 72 on bolt 70 and moving bolt 70 upwardly or downwardly to move frame member 66 and shelf 58 upwardly or downwardly. Frame member 66 is movably mounted by any convenient means on frame 12. Thus, the adjustment of frame 58 in a horizontal or vertical direction can be easily implemented.
A third alternate form of the invention is shown in FIG. 8. The structure of FIG. 8 is similar to that of FIG. 6, except that a shelf 76 is attached to frame member 66 at a position beyond the periphery of the teeth of gripping roll 78. Shelf 76 has an upper meat support edge or surface 80 which can be either of solid and continuous construction, or can be divided into a plurality of fingers similar to the fingers 60 on shelf 58. Shelf 76 can be utilized in the position shown in FIG. 8 either with a solid roll 78 having continuous teeth 24A, or a roll similar to gripping roll 20 utilizing conventional stripper elements without the support edge 42 which comprise a part of stripper element 34.
The normal operation of the device of FIGS. 1-5 involves the adjustment of the desired spacing between the support edge 42, and the cutting edge 32 of blade 30. See the variations in this spacing between FIGS. 3 and 4.
The meat product is moved from left to right on meat support surface 16 as seen in FIGS. 2-4 and as the meat product leaves the surface 16 it is supported on the edges 42 in a position radially beyond the teeth of gripping roll 20. As the meat product moves past the forward edge 82 of support edge 42, it moves instantaneously in an angular direction downwardly towards the teeth of gripping roll 20. The meat is instantaneously engaged by the cutting edge 32 of blade 30, and the membrane or skin 84 is gripped by the teeth 20 and pulled downwardly between the teeth and the blade 30 as it is separated from the meat product 86. This phenomenon is best shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
This angular "bite" that the structure of this invention creates is afforded by the meat support edges 42 which dwell beyond the outer periphery of the teeth 24 on gripping roll 20. Unlike prior art skinning machines, the meat product is not gripped and supported on the teeth of the gripping roll as the meat product moves into position with respect to the cutting blade of the machine.
The shelves 58 and 76 in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 function similar to the device of FIGS. 2-5 in that the shelves 58 and 76 both provide a meat support surface beyond the periphery of the teeth of the respective gripping rolls to support the meat product until it is closely positioned with respect to the cutting edge 32 of the blade 30. The positions of the shelves 58 and 56 can be moved towards or away from the cutting edge 32 and can be raised or lowered vertically as required. Again, a close spacing of the shelves with respect to the cutting edge of the blade results in the removal of a thinner layer of material from a meat product, and a wider space results in a thicker layer of material being removed from the meat product.
From the foregoing, it can be seen that this invention achieves at least its stated objectives.
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|US2455831 *||Nov 8, 1944||Dec 7, 1948||Townsend Engineering Co||Skinning machine|
|US3324915 *||Nov 16, 1964||Jun 13, 1967||Townsend Engineering Co||Skin spreading means for skinning machines|
|US3360026 *||Feb 1, 1966||Dec 26, 1967||Schill Maja Masch||Machine for removing the rind from bacon or like machine having an adjustable blade holder and a feed roll|
|US3769903 *||May 20, 1971||Nov 6, 1973||Townsend Engineering Co||Membrane skinning machine|
|US3858502 *||Aug 21, 1972||Jan 7, 1975||Townsend Engineering Co||Safety device for a skinning machine|
|US3898923 *||Nov 29, 1973||Aug 12, 1975||Townsend Engineering Co||Safety table for a skinning machine|
|US4561150 *||Dec 5, 1983||Dec 31, 1985||Townsend Ray T||Skinning machine having feed device and method for using same|
|Citing Patent||Filing date||Publication date||Applicant||Title|
|US4784056 *||Mar 14, 1988||Nov 15, 1988||Towsend Engineering Company||Safety device for meat skinning machines|
|US5766066 *||Jun 5, 1996||Jun 16, 1998||Ranniger; Richard L.||Skinning machine|
|US6086470 *||Jun 12, 1998||Jul 11, 2000||Ranniger; Richard L.||Skinning machine|
|US7198563||Jul 7, 2005||Apr 3, 2007||Stork Townsend Inc.||Shoe tensioning linkage for meat skinner|
|US8087978||Nov 12, 2004||Jan 3, 2012||Stork Townsend Inc.||Method and apparatus for removing skin and fat from meat parts|
|US8449358||Oct 24, 2008||May 28, 2013||Stork Townsend Inc.||Method and apparatus for removing skin and fat from meat parts|
|US20060105087 *||Nov 12, 2004||May 18, 2006||Townsend Engineering Company||Method and apparatus for removing skin and fat from meat parts|
|US20070026782 *||Jul 7, 2005||Feb 1, 2007||Townsend Engineering Company||Shoe tensioning linkage for meat skinner|
|US20090053987 *||Oct 24, 2008||Feb 26, 2009||Stork Townsend Inc.||Method and apparatus for removing skin and fat from meat parts|
|U.S. Classification||452/127, 452/129, 99/589|
|International Classification||A22C25/17, A22C17/12, A22C21/00, A22B5/16|
|Cooperative Classification||A22C17/12, A22B5/166|
|European Classification||A22B5/16F, A22C17/12|
|Apr 22, 1986||AS||Assignment|
Owner name: TOWNSEND ENGINEERING COMPANY, 2425 HUBBELL AVENUE,
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:TOWNSEND, RAY T.;REEL/FRAME:004536/0981
Effective date: 19860120
|Dec 22, 1987||CC||Certificate of correction|
|Nov 29, 1990||FPAY||Fee payment|
Year of fee payment: 4
|Jan 17, 1995||REMI||Maintenance fee reminder mailed|
|Jun 11, 1995||LAPS||Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees|
|Aug 22, 1995||FP||Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee|
Effective date: 19950614


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Dr Karen Ho – GP
About Dr Karen
Dr Karen is a University of Queensland graduate and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Prior to commencing general practice, she developed broad based clinical skills in a variety of settings.
In her hospital career, she gained experience treating adult and paediatric patients in emergency and acute settings right through to chronic disease management and preventative health. She also previously worked in clinics providing a range of occupational medicine services. She is committed to individualised whole-person care and assisting patients to optimise their health and well being. Dr Karen is interested in all aspects of general practice with particular interest in paediatrics, preventative health and occupational medicine.
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Magnesium (Mg2 ) is the most abundant divalent cation in living cells and plays structural and biochemical roles in many cell processes. Although the importance of Mg2 as a cellular nutrient has been well established, the process by which organisms obtain Mg2 from their environment is still unclear. The Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis is used as a model system to understand Mg2 uptake and utilization in bacteria. The B. subtilis genome codes for a homolog of the MgtE family of Mg2 transporters. The protein is 34% identical to the structurally well-characterized MgtE homolog in Thermus thermophilus. This study was designed to characterize phenotypes of a B. subtilis mutant deleted for the mgtE gene. Compared to wild type, the ΔmgtE strain exhibits a Mg2 -dependent growth defect, consistent with a role of MgtE in Mg2 transport. Additionally, mutant cells are more resistant to manganese, show a decrease in sporulation efficiency, and are more sensitive to hydrogen peroxide than wild type cells.
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Description: WELLPACK CO is a business categorized under plastics products, nec, which is part of the larger category rubber and miscellaneous plastic products. WELLPACK CO is located at the address 19 Milliken Boulevard in Scarborough, Ontario M1V 4A2. You can contact by phone 416-412-4421.

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By Farzana Baharuddin and Syafiah Sakirin
GOMBAK, 25 November 2022: In the heat of the Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Student Society (IRKHSSS) 2022 election, the nomination period will begin tomorrow (26 November) until 29 November 2022 from 10.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m.
Meanwhile, the campaigning period is scheduled to take place between 7-14 December 2022 with the polling day and objection period on 15 December 2022, as shared by the Chairman of the Election Commission, Iman Zikry.
The election townhall is a platform for students under the Kulliyah to be informed by the election commission of the ongoing election timeline and changed rules and regulations compared to prior years.
The complete election timeline are as follows:
According to the Chairman, the election commission is committed to encourage students’ involvement in the election to search for the most credible and capable leaders to represent the students in the Kulliyyah.
Below is the full list of the new lineup of IRKHSSS Election Commission 2022:
- The Chairman, Iman Zikry
- Vice Chairman 1, Mus’ab Hermee
- Vice Chairman 2, Fatimah Idayu
- Secretary 1, Aisyah Aqilah
- Secretary 2, Aisyah Farhana
- Treasurer, Dahlia Husin
The townhall further announced the representatives from each department who will be involved in meeting and decision-making in discussing every emerging issue during the whole townhall:
- Muhammad Harith Naim bin Ishak (HISTFORIUM)
- Najwan Arief bin Mohd Zahari (POSSA)
- Amir Firhan bin Rosli (Qussa)
- Wan Nisrina bt Wan Muzafar Shah (COSA)
- Arisya bt Azley (ELITS)
- Muhammad Aiman bin Mohd Azmi (SOFI)
- Wafa bt Waleed Saeed Basalamah (PSYCSTA)
- Muhammad Arif Asyraf bin Suhaini (UDCY)
- Nurin Amny bt Ishmazany (ALA)
- Nur Izzatul Najwa bt Zolkepli (SOCASA)
Hosted by Asma Milloud, the townhall ended with a question and answer session with the participants.
The Election Townhall of IRKHSSS 2022 was conducted last night (24 November) at 9.00 p.m via IRKHSS IIUM youtube live.
For more updates regarding the election, follow the official Instagram account of the Students’ Society: https://instagram.com/irkhsss?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ***
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Australia-based company Blackstone Minerals has signed a non-binding Letter of Interest (LoI) contract with trading company Trafigura for the supply of nickel and cobalt products for its upcoming downstream refinery in Vietnam.
The refinery in Vietnam would be able to process up to 200,000mt of concentrate annually from the Ta-Khoa project, suggested Blackstone’s Scoping Study on construction of the refinery. Blackstone is looking to upscale its downstream refining business through the construction of the refinery in Vietnam and refining capacity would be met by materials sources from third-parties.
The move comes as Blackstone is upscaling its downstream refining business to be a global supplier of nickel products for lithium-ion battery industry. Demand for downstream nickel products is increasing on the back of rapidly increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries.
Vietnam is ideal to manufacture green nickel products given competitive costs and plenty supply of renewable energy and excellent infrastructure, stated Blackstone.


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Men’s Finals Matthew Asciak vs Dwayne Pullicino
Asciak won the first set 6-1; with some great exchanges shared on the court.The second set went in the way of the first.Asciak won the second set 6-2; and the title 6-1;6-2; , despite Pullicino’s valiant efforts.Well done to both players for an impressive performance.
Ladies’ Finals Emma Montebello vs Marina Tawdrws
Montebello started off strong in the first set, securing the set 6-1 with her characteristic precise play. Tawdrws gave it her best efforts in the second set but it was not enough to overcome Montebello. Montebello won the second set 6-2.Well done to both players.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Matthew Asciak and Emma Montebello for securing the Men’s and Ladies’ singles titles, respectively.We would also like to give our since gratitude to the Birkikara tennis club for hosting and organizing another great event.We would also like to thank all the on court staff and the tournament sponsors Yonex, älska and Physio Suite for making an event such as this possible.
Keep following the website for more updates, including the latest results, fixtures, and photos from the National Open tennis scene.

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Pupdate #7June 27, 2019
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is asking for the public’s help in selecting a name for one of the six African wild dogs that were born at the Zoo on April 24, 2019. The poll, which can be found on the Zoo’s Facebook page, is open to the public and voting is available through Monday, July 1. The winning name is set to be announced on Tuesday, July 2.
In an effort to continue sharing the important conservation efforts behind saving this endangered species, The Living Desert has determined that the puppies’ names will pay homage to African National Parks that were either historically home to African wild dogs or still have small populations of the species. At one time, it was estimated African wild dogs roamed in large numbers across the African continent; however, today, the species is limited to just a few African countries.
The five male African wild dog puppies, named by generous donors, have received the names: Chobe (cho-beh), Arli (ar-lee), Zakouma (za-koo-ma), Faro (far-oh) and Digya (dig-yah). Which leaves the one female puppy still awaiting a name.
The public is invited to cast their vote for one of the following names for the female puppy:
- Bui boo-we (Bui National Park, Ghana)
- Odzala odd-zah-lah (Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo)
- Mikumi me-KOO-mee (Mikumi National Park, Tanzania)
- Nyika nee-e-kuh (Nyika National Park, Zambia)
- Gambela gam-bella (Gambela National Park, Ethiopia)
Scroll through the survey below and pick your favorite name for the female African Wild Dog puppy!
The six puppies received their second well-baby exam on June 19th with the veterinary and animal care teams. All of the puppies are healthy and developing, as expected. The litter, along with Beatrix and Kiraka, are all out on habitat and can be seen by guests. The puppies are most active during the early morning hours playing, wrestling, and running.
African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs, have a very complex pack and social structure. They live in packs that are usually dominated by a monogamous breeding pair. The female has a litter of two to 20 pups, which are cared for by the entire pack. These dogs are very social, and packs have been known to share food and assist other members. Social interactions are common, and the dogs communicate by touch, actions, and vocalizations.
Currently listed as endangered by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature), African wild dog populations number fewer than 5,000 individuals. As one of the most endangered African carnivores, African wild dog populations are struggling and in decline due to human-wildlife conflict, habitat destruction, and canine diseases, like distemper and rabies. The Living Desert supports specific African wild dog conservation projects that work to bolster wild populations. Beatrix, Kiraka and the newest additions are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP), which enables a healthy, genetically diverse, and self-sustaining population of species in human care.


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Crow Clock is not a crow. He is an undead Crab Apple who was resurrected by a crow (Crow Clock was originally a spoof of 'The Crow' movie).
fluid motion, funny, cool, clocks...clocks are weird. some are stupid and not funny some are funny. this one is funny. so yeah, nice movie.
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It appears Alice is dead, and you might be the one who killed her.
A very raw look at the lives of several teenagers. Hilarious and extreme!
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Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) venues claimed a host of accolades at the inaugural CEA Customer Experience Awards, including winning the prestigious title of Best Golf Club Experience for 2018.
Launched this year, the annual TRP (The Retention People) CEA Customer Experience Awards recognise success within their client base of health and fitness club operators.
The CEA (Customer Engagement Academy) Customer Experience Awards benchmarks all users across the Net Promotor Score (NPS) metric over a period of 12 months, with a total of 820 sites eligible across 75 operators.
The awards recognise the best performing clubs in each sector while also providing ‘Medal’ status for high performers based on achieving outstanding NPS scores.At an operator level, BGL, which owns and operates 10 golf venues across England, has been awarded a Silver Medal which represents tremendous levels of consistency in customer service across the entire portfolio.
BGL venue, The Shropshire Golf Centre in Telford, was awarded the title of Best Golf Club Experience for 2018 as well as being recognised as one of only 88 qualifying sites across all sectors to earn a Platinum Medal.
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How Senate Judiciary Distorted the Rules on the Master Lever
John Marion, of Common Cause, pointed out in the Capitol TV video of the Master Lever hearing (go here and click on the 4-8-14 thumbnail) that you can see Sen. Leonidas Raptakis (D, Coventry, East/West Greenwich) second the motion by Sen. Dawson Hodgson (R, East Greewich, Narragansett, North/South Kingstown) to pass the bill to eliminate the master lever onto the floor of the Senate for a vote (around time marker 84:50). I’d add that you can actually hear Raptakis call out his second of the motion.
I agree with John that the hearing was an illustration of the fraud that is the General Assembly’s adherence to parliamentary procedure, but I think he’s incorrect on the specifics.
Under Robert’s Rules, which the Senate follows whenever its own rules aren’t explicit, members need no permission from the chairperson to present a motion (so I’d urge elected officials to stop with the niceties like “with the chairman’s permission” that serve only to confuse what the rules are). The time for Hodgson’s point of order was when the chairman rebuffed the motion.
In that point of order, Hodgson should have stated that there is no reason that the members couldn’t have continued to discuss the matter; an motion to vote on passing a bill is not a motion to end discussion. Rather than simply having an open hearing they would specifically be discussing whether to pass the bill out of committee.
The problem is that acting Chairman Paul Jabour (D, Providence) asked Hodgson to hold his motion for the (probably incorrect) reason that he wanted debate to continue, and Hodgson agreed to the request. He should have asserted that the motion had been made and seconded, so the motion was before the committee and must be voted on at the end of the discussion.
Having not done that, when Sen. Harold Metts (D, Providence) made his motion to hold the bill for further study, Hodgson should have objected on the grounds that he’d presented his motion first. I don’t think he would have been correct on the rules of order, there, but (1) nobody would have known that, and (2) it would have served to illustrate the unfairness.
Having not done that, Hodgson should have made a point of order to prevent the other senators from making their weaselly speeches that they weren’t voting to kill the bill, but really, honestly, truly wanted more time to study the issue (which has come up every year, at least for the last several, with copious public debate). After all, if the grounds for Jabour’s request to withdraw the motion to pass the bill were that discussion would have to stop, it’s clearly inconsistent to allow discussion to continue on Metts’s motion.
Moving forward, I’d encourage any representatives or senators who intend to buck the system to keep a notepad handy and to write down specifically what the committee is doing and what motion is in effect at that moment.


Slice of Life Challenge Day #30
The Art of Crossing
In NYC, you cross the street by looking both ways and if the street is clear of cars, buses, taxis or buses, you cross. A true New Yorker doesn’t pay much attention to weather the pedestrian crossing sign is red or green. New Yorkers are always busy and have some place to go.
In Seoul, you cross the street by looking at the pedestrian crossing sign. Jaywalking is not as common as people will usually wait to cross.
In Singapore, you cross the street by looking to your left first, then to your right, since they drive on the left side of the road. I definitely had a few close encounters of looking at the wrong side when I first arrived. People tend to wait for the crosswalk sign to turn green. Singapore is pretty strict with their laws here! 🙂
In Hanoi, you look to check there are no cars coming right away then you just cross the street, not paying too much attention to the hundreds of scooters (motor bikes) coming your way. Our tour guide told us that there are about 1-3 scooters per person. When there are more than 6 million people in Hanoi, that is a a lot of scooters on the narrow streets.
We quickly learned the art of crossing the street here after a week. You would very rarely see pedestrian crossing signs on the streets in the old quarter. Our technique worked quite well. You crossed quickly and looked straight ahead, without making eye contact with the mass of scooters and cars coming your way. It was easier for the scooters to weave around you as you walk then you stopping and waiting for the scooters to cease. The fact was, the scooters coming down the street were endless. You would be waiting all day to cross the street.
We were able to cross efficiently and safely using our method, even though most times inside I felt incredibly terrified that I would get hit. Hanoi was definitely the only city I’ve been to where all the rules to crossing the street were completely opposite than what I was used to.


Everyday carry (EDC) refers to a small collection of items that are carried on a consistent basis to assist in handling normal everyday needs, or even dire situations. If one of those items isn’t a pocket knife, you’re not doing yourself any favors! Stick around to learn about the best EDC knife on the market today.
Undoubtedly, one the best EDC items to carry is a folding knife. Making fire and having a knife are two items I consider the most important when I’m putting together an EDC gear list. Of course there are other items to include like a flashlight for example. But this isn’t an article about all that.
If for some unknown reason I find myself on my own in the wilderness, I know with my essential items along with my knife I can handle most situations.
I’m sounding dramatic now, a folding knife 99% of the time is going to be used for normal everyday situations, like opening a letter, or cutting up an apple.
Not having to track down a knife to complete these mundane tasks not only saves you time, but also saves you from unnecessary frustrations when you can’t quickly find one.
Best EDC Pocket Knives
Here are a few of the very best edc knives on the market today. I’ve chosen these knives for specific reasons, you’ll find most are in certain weight and size ranges which are 2 very important features when looking for an everyday carry knife.
MY TOP PICK: BENCHMADE 940 OSBORNE
I’ve featured the 940 is some of my other articles, mainly because I like this knife so much. I carry the 940 daily because it just gets the job done.
It’s blade is made from S30V stainless steel, which is an American-made premium grade steel. For the best knives the S30V offers excellent corrosion resistance, which is a nice benefit if you use your knife in any kind of wet conditions.
The reversible pocket clip allows me to carry tip-up which is my preferred carry, the AXIS locking mechanism is super strong and very easy to use. With the ambidextrous thumb studs I can quickly open with either left or right hand.
It’s lightweight design is also a major turn on, at only 2.9 ounces I can put this in my pocket and basically never know it’s there.
The aluminum anodized handle is very small and thin, yet it’s long enough at around 4.5 inches that it feels comfortable in even larger hands. Its just the perfect usable size and very comfortable, didn’t I mention that already?
This blue class folding knife from Benchmade is not only a solid edc knife, but could quite possibly be the best pocket knife available, I highly recommend you give this one a try if you haven’t had the pleasure of doing so yet.
It’s only downside I can think of, it’s an expensive knife. If you have tendency to misplace or lose knives, this one may not be the best choice for you. I know if I were to lose mine, it would hurt my heart.
Runner Up: The Spyderco Delica 4
An even lighter option, the Spyderco Delica 4. Weighing in at a measly 2.3 ounces, the Spyderco Delica 4 is one of the best selling Spyderco knives they make. Why? Because its the perfect size for an EDC. The blade is under 3 inches and its overall length is a touch over 7 inches.
This combination makes it easy to carry, hardly even noticeable in your pocket and with the 4 way pocket clip you can carry left or right handed with tip-up or tip-down options.
The FRN handle material and the skeletonized liners are the source of its lightness. However, do not misinterpret the lightweight design features as being a compromise of strength. FRN is a highly durable handle material, and with the Bi-directional texturing molded into the handle there is plenty of traction to boot.
The blade is a full flat-ground VG-10 stainless steel, its high carbon count makes this blade steel very corrosion resistant, which is an excellent quality for any type of knife.
If I’m being honest with myself, VG-10 is probably one of my favorite blade steels that isn’t considered a premium grade. I’ve surprised myself with just how sharp I can a get VG-10 blade. With a little work you can get a hair-popping edge back on this blade in no time at all.
The Spyderco Delica 4 is considered by many to be the best edc knife on the market, I can’t argue that statement either. I may prefer the Benchmade 940, but the Delica is no slouch. Not to mention it’s much less expensive if you’re on a budget.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Keeping in the Spyderco line of knives, next up would be the Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight version. I’m talking specifically about the lightweight model. This particular lightweight model of the Manix 2 is equipped with injection molded FRCP handles with Bi-directional texturing for a secure grip.
The FRCP handles reduced the overall weight of the knife down to around 3 ounces. As opposed to the G-10 model Manix 2, which has full steel liners and is a hefty 5 ounces. 3 ounces is right in my wheelhouse as an EDC blade.
The reversible wire clip provides a right or left hand tip up carry. It’s also equipped with an oversized lanyard hole for easy attachment of paracord if you desire to do so.
The blade is made from CTS-BD1 steel, which naturally will arrive to you razor sharp and has excellent edge retention qualities. Spyderco requested this particular steel to be made specifically for good performance in edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. This steel type is more economically priced for those looking for a greate knife but at a lower retail cost.
The Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight is a solidly built knife with some great EDC qualities. Overall length may be a touch long for my liking at 8 inches, I generally prefer edc knives around 7 inches. With the lightweight design, the length isn’t a huge problem for most. For around $80 on Amazon the Manix 2 lightweight is a nice edition to anyone’s EDC collection.
The Kershaw Skyline is another great folding knife, only weighing 2.3 ounces the Skyline is perfect in the EDC role. If you prefer a super lightweight knife, the Skyline could be the best choice for you.
Not only is the Skyline lightweight, but is also very slim, making it not only a very comfortable knife to carry, but also very discreet to carry.
The equipped clip provides for a reversible carry, pre-drilled holes allow you to either change the tip position up or down or the side you carry your knife on.
The blade of the Skyline is 3 /18 inches long and made from Sandvik 14C28N steel with a bead blasted finish. The drop point blade is nice looking and highly functional for everyday uses. It has a strong tip for light prying duties and is overall balanced very well.
The Sandvik 14C28N steel is a performer, while it may not be the best knife steel, it is optimized for good edge performance and corrosion resistance. It’s hardness falls in the range of 55-62HRC so blade resharpening is easy and edge stability isn’t affected in terms of chipping or rolling.
The textured G-10 handles provide for a nice and secure grip, also a nice touch is the deep index finger groove to help with stability when using on tougher materials such as canvas or thick rope.
But perhaps what I like most about the Kershaw Skyline, even though it isn’t an assisted opening knife, the flipper provides for a quick and easy one handed deployment of the blade.
Once the blade has been deployed the liner lock ensures a securely locked blade. A portion of the knifes liner (the steel the G-10 scales are mounted to) moves into position behind the blade locking it into the open position.
Liner locks are a very popular design and are known to be very strong and durable. No worries with the blade closing down on your fingers prematurely during heavy duty use.
Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian
Beginning to notice a pattern here? Not only are all these awesome EDC knives, they are also some the best and most popular folding knives period. And for good reason, the Griptilian line is no different.
The Mini-Griptilian is in the blue class line of folding knives, which is according to Benchmade classified as their everyday use knives. The 556 Mini-Griptilian, as its name would imply is smaller than it’s big brother, the 551 Griptilian. Which, if you ask me makes it the better pick of the two.
The 556 Mini-Griptilian is 6 7/8″ overall length, versus the regular sized 551 griptilian at 8.07″, so its over an inch shorter. Also the 556 is only 2.5 ounces while the 551 is 3.8 ounces. Little over an ounce lighter, which may not sound like a whole lot, but makes it the better choice of the two.
The 556 Mini-Griptilian has all the same great features and qualities of the regular griptilian, just in a smaller size.
The blade is made from 154CM stainless steel, which if you’ve read any of my other Benchmade reviews you know is a high end premium steel with great corrosion resistance qualities. It’s edge quality is ridiculously good and it’s fairly easy to sharpen.
However, if you aren’t the greatest at sharpening a blade, no worries because the edge retention is equally as good, so it will not be an issue for a while.
The Mini-Griptilian sports a 2.9 inch drop-point style blade, The drop-point style blade is a good choice for everyday practical uses, the tip is strong and the slightly curved belly provides plenty of blade edge for slicing.
The handle is made from Valox, which is very tough and durable with great texturing applied. No worries in that department. The AXIS lock is also super tough and easy to use, no issues there either.The pocket clip is reversible with tip up carry.
The pocket clip is tight and holds in your pocket very well. Too well in fact, it could be an issue over the long run with wearing out your pockets. Just something to watch out for.
Overall the Benchmade 556 Mini-Griptilian would make an excellent choice for an edc blade.
Spyderco ParaMilitary 2
The Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 is bar none one of my favorite folding knives in the world. I love it so much, and I have a feeling you will love it just the same.
Between the Benchmade 940 and the PM2 I have a tough time deciding which to carry, ultimately I tend to swap these 2 out quite a bit just to mix it up. I like a bit of variety on occasion.
There isn’t much to complain about this knife, it’s an awesomely designed blade and it looks freaking cool. The only complaint I would have towards it in an EDC role would be the overall length, it comes in at 8.28″ long.
With that said, you don’t have to twist my arm to carry this guy. The blade is CPM S30V, which is a high end premium grade stainless steel. You can read my full ParaMilitary 2 review here and learn all about the great qualities of S30V steel.
The G-10 handle scales are very durable, and provide great texturing to prevent any kind of accidental slips. The compression lock is strong and easy to release to close the blade.
The handle is also pre-drilled for a 4 way pocket clip, left-right hand carry tip-up or down. Makes for a variety of user friendly carry options.
If you come across a Spyderco ParaMilitary 2, pick it up and give a try. I think you will figure out pretty quickly why these knives are so popular. The ergonomics are outstanding, Spyderco refined the original ParaMilitary by slightly narrowing the end of the handle and thinning out the g10 scales for improved ergonomics.
The Spydie hole is also slightly larger on the ParaMilitary 2, making it easy for blade deployment for the folks with sasquatch fingers. The deployment is fast, there is no assist here so this is impressive to me, the blade action is very smooth.
Between the 940 and the PM2, its hard for me to choose, so I switch them out often. Both get a big thumbs up from me.
The Buck Spitfire I’ve become very fond of over the past couple months. Not only is it a good looking knife but I’ve found it’s also very functional in an edc role.
The blade is 420HC, which is a pretty common blade steel used by Buck Knives. I find it to be a mid tier steel that is very capable as an EDC. It resists corrosion well and is very easy to sharpen, can’t ask for much more than that in this price range. Also, as I’ve talked about before, its drop point blade style is my recommended style and I’ve found the best edc knives are usually drop points.
The handle is made from aluminum and is available in a couple different anodized color options. Green and Orange and the standard silver finish. You may think the aluminum would be an issue for slipping while in use, however with some well placed jimping this isn’t an issue. Buck has placed jimping where you thumb rests and also along the bottom of the back portion of the knife handle for traction.
Another source of traction is from the raised torx screws on the handles scales, so while the aluminum is slick, the jimping and the raised screws were a nice addition to the Spitfire.
The 4 way pocket clip lets you carry tip-up or down and left or right handed. So if you have a specific preference for how you like to carry your knife, this pocket clip is completely universal in that way.
The blade length is 3.25 inches, and the handle is 4.25 inches. Overall 7.5 inches is right in that range that a great everyday carry knife should be. The icing on the cake would be its only 3.3 ounces. And the knife itself is very thin, making for a comfortable carry and use.
Other EDC Knives to Consider:
Spyderco Tenacious: I’ve talked this knife up quite a bit in other articles, it’s a good budget folding knife and would make for an excellent knife as well. Check out my full review on the Spyderco Tenacious.
Kershaw Cryo: The Kershaw Cryo is smaller than the Cryo II by around a 1/2″, so if you are looking at the Cryo II for an EDC knife and want a smaller version, make sure you get the original Cryo. Check out my full review of the Kershaw Cryo right here.
Spyderco Persistence: The Spyderco Persistence is a perfectly sized knife option, blade length is 2.75 inches and the overall length is 6.8 inches. G-10 handles provide excellent texturing and the blade steel is easily sharpened. The Persistence is also just 3.3 ounces, so perfectly acceptable weight range. You can pick up the Spyderco Persistence for pretty cheap from online retailers.
How to Choose the Best EDC Knife
When I buy a knife there are certain aspects of a knife I look at, I want the most practical knife possible for the situations I come across on a daily basis. Here are some of the main characteristics I look for.
Size and Weight
Being as this is going to be a knife that I will carry with me on a daily basis, I want it to be as lightweight as possible but also reasonably sized. I’ve talked a little about it previously, but an edc knife will generally be in 3 ounce range, however I’m not opposed to going heavier up to 4 to 4.5 ounces if everything else perfect. I find 3 ounces to be in my wheelhouse, it’s not too lightweight that it feels weak or cheap, but it’s also not going to tip the scales and weigh down my pocket. After all, I’ll most likely have other items in my pockets as well, so the less weight the better.
Why not less than 3 ounces if lighter is better? I find the super light weights are generally very small knives, like the Kershaw Chive or the Spyderco Dragonfly. Each are great knives in their own respect but for everyday carry, I find them to be too small for my liking. Of course there are exceptions made to this rule. It depends on the knife and its characteristics.
Size wise I’m a little more lenient, I may just put more stock in weight than I do size, however I do look at it. I prefer a blade length of 3.5 inches or less. Generally speaking if the blade length is 3.5 inches the overall length will fall in the 7.5 to 8 inch range. Anything over 8 inches better have some lightweight aspect to it. An example of this would be the Spyderco ParaMilitary 2, it’s over 8 inches but I love characteristics of the PM2.
Blade and Handle Materials
For my knives I want a blade material that will be tough enough to resist the wear and tear of everyday use. When it comes to everyday use, the possibilities are endless for why I may use my pocket knife. Having a blade steel that will easily resist corrosion is important, most steel nowadays can and do have some resistance qualities. Depending on the carbon count in the stainless steel will determine just how much and will impact the blades hardness. To much and it’s impossible to sharpen, too little and it will rust.
With all that said, the more popular blades steels for the best edc knives will be S30V on the premium end and 154CM for high end knives. If you are looking for a little cheaper option a blade steel like VG-10 is an excellent choice. Foreign steels like 8CR13MoV and AUS8 will be your budget type folders and will provide great corrosion resistance, however they are softer steels and will require sharpening more often.
Handle materials are a little easier to decipher, as long as the handle is durable, has some good texturing and resists moisture it’s fair game. Some popular materials include G-10, Zytel or FRN and aluminum. G-10 is very strong handle material, has good texturing to it and can basically be molded into any shape needed. Same goes for Zytel (FRN), it can molded into any handle shape and is usually heavily textured for a secure grip.
Aluminum is slick, and if not properly textured will be slick in your hand. Jimping or some sort of creative aluminum handle shape is usually applied on the handle to enhance your grip, if it’s not I’d move on from that particular knife.
When we talk about an everyday carry knife, we are talking about a convenient single blade pocket knife that we can use for quick tasks we perform everyday. It would be nice if we could carry a multi-tool with us everyday, however the EDC role doesn’t call for such a tool. It’s not everyday you need a nail file or screw driver that a multi-tool would provide you. The single blade pocket knife will be a sufficient tool for 90% of your everyday tasks. If you find that you need a multi-tool on a daily basis, you are probably in construction business of some sort, the exception to the rule so to speak.
Pocket clips for me are a must, and I would prefer the pocket clip to have multiple carry options. Some clips are in a fixed position and only allow for a certain carry, if I would rather carry tip-up and if the clip is fixed for tip-down this would be an issue for me. So before you buy your knife, make sure there are multiple carry options.
Locking mechanisms are also a must for safety, I want to know that if I accidentally slip and dig the point into a block of wood the blade isn’t going to fold down on my fingers. Most folding knives nowadays are equipped with a strong lock, so its comes down to preference on which you like better. I’ll say frame locks, liner locks, compression locks, AXIS, they are all very good and I have high confidence in any of them.
Quality and Price Range
One may equate the word quality with meaning expensive, well this isn’t the case here. I’ve found with many knives that their quality far outweigh their price tag. For example my runner up, the Spyderco Delica 4. This knife only costs around $60 dollars on Amazon, however with the FRN handles and the VG-10 blade its quality and durability are 2nd to none. So you see, quality doesn’t have to mean expensive.
Another great example of a quality pocket knife would be the Kershaw Blur with S30V stainless steel. This particular knife has premium S30V blade steel and only runs around $80 dollars on Amazon. This is an excellent knife that I probably should have included earlier and just didn’t for no good reason. If you want inexpensive quality, the Blur S30V is the perfect example that isn’t super expensive.
Generally speaking, I wouldn’t recommend breaking the bank for a Chris Reeve Sebenza or something outrageous like that. Being something you have to keep up with on a daily basis make the chances of losing it more likely. I’ve left knives in my pants pocket no telling how many times and I’ve thrown it in the washing machine. There are countless ways to lose a knife, so take that into account when deciding your price range.
For an EDC, I can get a great budget folding knife in the $50 to $80 dollar range, my higher end EDC’s, I wouldn’t spend over $180. Those are just my general guidelines and depending on your financial situation something you should decide.
Final Thoughts on the Best EDC Knives
Like many of you I’m just a normal ole regular middle class American, who happens to love pocket knives. I don’t have the good fortunes to be able to just endlessly purchase pocket knives. The collection I do have has been meticulously assembled over the years either from saving my pennies or gifts from family and friends. So if you’re going to buy a knife but only have limited funds, I hope you take into consideration some of the knives I’ve talked about today.
You don’t have to break the bank, the above options are some of the best on the market in all price ranges. They are all built with high quality materials and have many 5 star reviews not just from me, but the many knife enthusiasts on the internet today. I would encourage you to check out some other websites who review these knives and see for yourself exactly what I’m talking about.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article and i hope you are able to find the best edc knife for you. If you would like to leave me a comment you can do so below, I would love to hear from you and maybe you could recommend other knives for me to check out.


Men’s Round of 64/32
The first day of individual eliminations saw the match-ups run wild. The weather added to the mix of pressure and nerves with random gusts of wind throughout the competition, leaving the door open for a few upsets. One of those came when recent gold medalist Kim Woo-jin lost to Indonesia’s Riau Ega Agatha, stunning the world of archery. The South Korean champion led strong after the first set victory, although luck was not on his side from the frustrating winds as he lost the next two. Ega Agatha put in a superb performance of not only skill but complete mental composure, hitting 110 out of 120 possible points to best the South Korean world record holder and gold medalist.
Also in the mix was 17-year-old Turkish archer Mete Gazoz facing Pierre Plihon. After having a nightmare start and even shooting a five in the first set, young Gazoz delivered a comeback from 4-0 to take the match to shootout. His efforts paid off, scoring a nine compared to Plihon’s six to advance to the round of 32. An amazing performance was completely unexpected, giving some the idea that his French rival may have been complacent. But what could have been predicted as a magical journey, turned out to be a dead end, as he lost to Sjef van den Berg who donned a bloodshot eye in the following hours.
The afternoon also pitted Sultan Duzelbayev and Gu Xuesong into a back and forth battle, ultimately finishing with the prior’s victory which was decided by one arrow. Duzelbayev would later lose to Mauro Nespoli of Italy, who had already beaten Muhammad Wijaya. For Wijaya, his country of Indonesia could still get the last laugh, as Nespoli is facing Ega Agatha in the round of 16. Ega Agatha is the last Indonesian in the competition after his other compatriot, Hendra Purnama, was defeated by Ukraine’s Viktor Ruban. Ruban then marched on to shoot against Jean-Charles Valladont, but not before Valladont barely edged past Rene Philippe Kouassi. The Frenchman proved to be the better man in the long run, outlasting a deficit to win the match 6-4. His found form would carry on against Ruban, sweeping him 6-0 for a bump to the sweet 16.
Finally came Wei Chun-Heng against Witthaya Thamwong, who fought through the elements in a shaky match. Thamwong stood strong and provided huge arrows in the clutch to match those of the ninth ranked Wei. Although when it came to shootout both men shot a ten, meaning the closer man to the center would win and for Thamwong, he proved best. His journey now leads him to Valladont, going against the odds as the 41st ranked archer this year.
Women’s Round of 64/32
The women showed a lot more in terms of nail biting action and drama in the afternoon. For starters, USA’s Mackenzie Brown was upset by San Yu Htwe. Htwe absolutely shocked millions around the world with five tens and even a perfect end of 30 in the match. Htwe was ranked 191, and her victory of the sole female American archer bellowed an outstanding applause from the crowd. Brown was fourth in the entire world, and her early exit was clearly seen to be disappointing at the very least.
But an even bigger upset stood taller than Htwe’s, with that being Alice Ingley’s rout of Lucilla Boari. Winning 5-1, Ingley commanded her shots through troubling winds and ended her score at 100. But for Boari her skill wasn’t enough, hitting two sixes and six sevens in her loss. The 353rd ranked Ingley is proud to have given her home country Australia a shot at a medal, especially as the biggest underdog in the competition. Yet all the momentum stood under her next rival Ane Marcelle dos Santos, from Brazil, who poured her heart and soul into a victory. For Dos Santos, the round of 32 came with tears of joy. Her first opponent, Saori Nagamine, hit a two in her last shot to help the Brazilian move on, creating a dream come true for her first ever Olympics. Then in the shooting against Ingley, the fire erupted for a 6-0 cake walk, never shooting under an eight. Her home crowd erupted with joy once more as she travels to the next stage.
South Korea, with their dominance lately, continued to best the competition with Ki Bo-bae’s two victories over Shehzana Anwar and Veronika Marchenko, leading her to the cinderella of the tournament, San Yu Htwe. But for two other archers, it’ll be a tough competition as China’s Wu Jiaxin and Qi Yuhong are set to face each other in the round of 16. Wu came away with six points in each of her first two matches, as did Qi, so it’ll be quite the interesting match to see.


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The riots have certainly succeeded in bringing at least one thing: shock.
I have spoken to Londoners from all walks of life since the riots began. They cannot believe the extent of the greed, the violence and of the selfishness.
Londoners are of the opinion that what is happening is not a sign of protest at the erosion of civil liberties, but purely criminal.
It is local and private businesses that have suffered from the riots. I spoke to Graham Reeves whose family business was burnt down and completely destroyed. The furniture business has been a cornerstone of the community in Croydon since the Victorian period, nearly 150 years. Now, all that is left is rubble and burnt bricks.
When it comes to activism, London has an excellent record. That February day when more than 1.5 million people came onto the streets to protest against the war in Iraq will not be forgotten.
So far, it has been neighbourhood and small businesses that have been targeted. The negative effect on the economy will be inevitable in the volatile times that countries, including Britain, are struggling through.
The bigger danger is if the City, the financial centre of London, gets targeted. I can’t begin to imagine the repercussions.
An elderly lady told me in Brixton that Mark Duggan, the man who was shot dead by the police, in circumstances that are still being investigated, won’t be remembered as a “victim” but only by the vicious violence that followed his death.
I can’t see these mindless actions related to Mr Duggan in any way. Yes, there is injustice and exclusion, but do they warrant robbery, looting, theft and the rest of the criminal acts? No is the simple answer. The root cause of those problems needs to be addressed.
London reminds me of Tehran, where I have witnessed student protests, where I have seen very similar images of citizens and the anti-riot forces engaged in skirmishes.
But there is a deep, underlying difference. I had respect for the people who took to the streets and demanded their basic rights, who shouted against what they called a rigged election, who fought for democracy.
London’s looters do not seem to have the capacity to comprehend there is more to life than satisfying their greed.
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You want your vehicle to run as smoothly as possible, don’t you? Of course, you do, and everything needs to work like a perfectly oiled machine to achieve that.
One of the vital parts of your car that you should really look after is the fuel filter. It ensures your car engine gets clean fuel, and if it is damaged or fails to work, you can bet that your vehicle won’t function as required. At times, it won’t even start! Scary, right?
If your vehicle uses a Cummins engine, two main questions could be running through your mind: “What is the best fuel filter for 6.7 Cummins?” and “How do you pick the best for your car?”
Well, there is no need to worry yourself sick because we are here to help.
This comprehensive guide aims to answer the above two questions and a lot more on fuel filters for 6.7 Cummins. Do not just pick any fuel filter because it is likely to cause trouble and loss of money.
Keep reading to identify the best!
The 6.7 Cummins Fuel Filter 68157291AA is our first choice. The filter is designed to filter pollutants up to 5-microns and is an excellent choice for Ram 2500, 3500, and 4500 with 6.7-liter turbo diesel engines.
9 Best Fuel Filter for 6.7 Cummins
1. 6.7 Cummins Fuel Filter 68157291AA — Best Overall
Coming at the first position of our list of the best fuel filters for 6.7 Cummings is this trusted 68157291AAmodel. The filter is designed for Ram 2500, 3500, and 4500 with 6.7-liter turbo diesel engines for 2011-2017. It also works perfectly well as a replacement for Dodge RAM 6.7-liter engines.
The filter comes with a pleated paper film that serves as a filtering media for reduced flow restriction. It also has a large containment filter capacity that allows the filter to hold more dirt and effectively separates the fuel from dirt and water to avoid corrosion of various engine components. The result is a trouble-free engine operation of your engine and car.
The filter features multi-layer filter films and superior sealing parts that make it strong and reliable.
Although not an OEM 6.7-liter diesel fuel filter, it works effectively and is sold at a lower price. This means you can expect to make some savings without foregoing quality. The filter is also sold with a 12-month warranty.
- Weighs 8.7 ounces
- Inner paper filter rating: 5 microns
- Top-graded plastic housing and gasket for easy replacement
- Traps up to 99% of contaminants
- Uses double-layer micro-filter paper for greater efficiency
- The filter is compatible with a wide range of Ram 6.7-diesel engines
- Easy to install on your car
- Every 6.7 Cummins Fuel Filter 68157291AA comes with an O-ring
- Some users report rapid wearing when using this filter
2. Cummins Filtration FS43257 Fuel Filter — Second Choice
The Cummins filtration FS43257 takes second place on our list of the best fuel filters because of its unique design and advanced features. The filter is designed by Fleetguard, one of the most respected brands, for Dodge pickup trucks of 2005-2007. Fleetguard is part of the Cummins brand, and you can expect its filters to be an excellent fit for your car.
For any fuel filter to work well, it requires a high-quality frame to support the filtration films inside. The Cummins filtration FS43257 has a solid structural body that helps to withstand all pressure from the running engine. With this focus on quality, you can expect the filter to last for a longer period without requiring a replacement.
To filter off dirt and harmful components from getting into the engine, this Cummins Filtration FS43257 uses a filter-to-filter mechanism, which is very effective. It also comes with a 3.0-micron inner media for the removal of fine dirt from getting into the engine.
For most people, the idea of getting under the bonnet of their vehicles for maintenance, such as filter replacement, is rarely welcome. This means incurring additional costs to hire a mechanic, but it does not have to be the case. This Cummins Filtration FS43257 filter is designed to perfectly fit in your car. Therefore, it will be pretty easy to change even without using a mechanic.
- Weighs 1.29 pounds
- 3.0-micron inner media
- Patented nanonet technology
- OEM grade fuel filter
- Every packet includes two filters
- Every filter comes with an O-ring
- Easy installation
- Does not feature a rear filtration option
After Carmocar designed and released this Fuel Filter Water Separator, most drivers gave it a thumbs up because of two things: high efficiency and durability.
We also liked its assortment of features and design materials that offer outstanding contaminant filter capacity. The filter is designed for Dodge 6.7 Cummins 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 4500, and 5500 diesel trucks.
To filter the debris and dirt in your truck fuel, it is designed with a paper filtering media, which is carefully pleated for reduced flow restriction. The fuel passes through easily while the debris is trapped from getting into the engine. The filtration film is multi-layered, which helps trap the bulk of the debris, dust, and water from the fuel.
While the focus of most designers is trapping debris and water in the fuel, some forget that the housing can also be a source of contaminants if it gets corroded. This is why the CARMOCAR Fuel Filter Water Separator housing is made with corrosion-resistant housing. The enhanced purity further helps enhance the strength and durability of the filter, so you won’t need regular replacement.
- Weighs 1.9 pounds
- Features multi-layer filters
- Corrosion-resistant material
- Comes with heavy-duty metal housing for filter protection
- Uses top-quality O-ring sealing to help prevent leakage
- The fitting design makes it easy to install
- Premium aftermarket design
- The packaging is not very protective
- A short range of vehicle applications
When Atracypart started working on this 6.7L Cummins fuel filter water separator set, they focused on helping vehicle owners make their engines more efficient—they did not disappoint.
The filter 6.7L Cummins fuel filter water separator set is very effective and eliminates up to 98% contaminants, guaranteeing your car a steady flow of clean fuel. The filter is made for 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, and 4500 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engines. However, it also works well with the 2015-2018 Ram 5500 vehicle models.
To develop the 6.7L Cummins fuel filter water separator, Atracypart rigorously tested it to guarantee high-efficiency filtration. The most notable feature of this filter is the multi-layer design, which helps to trap the large particles first and the smaller ones in the inner layers. In addition to high efficiency, the filters are also long-lasting.
Unlike the standard vehicles, turbocharged models require a higher fuel supply. This is why the 6.7L Cummins fuel filter water separator is designed to allow a fast flow of fuel for optimal engine performance. To avoid leakage because of the high flow, the filter also comes with a high-quality sealing system.
- Weighs 2.05 pounds
- Superior quality sealing system
- Anti-caustic housing
- Works on a wide range of Dodge Ram turbo diesel engines
- Pretty easy to install on your vehicle
- Designed for high-performance
- Guarantees high-efficiency filtration system
- Wears down faster
Most of the fuel filters for 6.7 Cummins that we have looked at are mounted on the front side, but this one is different because it goes to the rear. If you have a 2013 to 2018 Dodge Ram truck with a Cummins 6.7 diesel engine, it is likely to have a 2-stage filtration system. This Dodge Ram 6.7-liter diesel fuel filter is located next to the fuel tank on the rear and acts as the primary filter.
The filter is designed with advanced composite material aimed at helping to guarantee high-level protection for the 6.7-liter diesel engine. It is an improvement to the 68197867AA Cummins 6.7L Fuel Water Separator Filter, which has since been discontinued.
The new model uses the latest filtration technology for longer life in all conditions and higher efficiency. Every time you install this fuel filter, it is important to use a new O-ring for enhanced performance.
- Weighs 0.7 pounds
- Uses advanced composite materials
- Included O-ring for leak-free installation
- Provides excellent protection for your engine in all condition
- Excellent dirt capturing capability
- Perfect fit for easy installation
- Works as well as OEM models
- Suitable for a wide range of Dodge Ram 6.7-liter diesel engines
- Requires regular draining of the captured water for high-performance
- May be a bit expensive
To make your Dodge truck run like new, Auto Defender engineers knew that they needed to craft a fuel filter that closely resembled the original model. This is why they made this Dodge 6.7L Cummins fuel filter water separator with specifications that make it work like OEM models. Therefore, you are sure to enjoy top-notch filtration capability and at a more affordable price using this filter.
The fuel filter water separator works in 2013 to 2018 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 6.7-liter Cummins turbo engines.
A closer look at the working design of Auto Defender reveals a brand that does not compromise on quality. This is why they subject their products to international standards as a guarantee for quality to their clients.
In the case of the Dodge 6.7L Cummins fuel filter water separator, they are certified locally and around the globe. For example, the filters are QS9000/ISO9001 certified to meet the global standards.
To make your installation work easy and cheaper, the fuel filter is designed to match the size of the original model in your truck. When you place an order, gaskets and O-rings are also included in the box. Therefore, you can install the filter right away without incurring additional costs. We found the process of installation equally simple and did not require a mechanic. So, you might also want to try that.
- Weighs 1.81 pounds
- 3-micron filters
- Included gasket and O-ring
- Designed with high-filtering ability
- Will not void your warranty
- Works like OEM fuel filters for 6.7 Cummins engines
- East to install
- Sometimes the package comes without the O-ring
To enhance the engine performance of cars, most companies have extended their research into designing efficient fuel filters. One such brand is WIX, a respected brand when it comes to fuel filters.
WIX cartridge fuel filter works with most Dodge Ram trucks and we found it satisfactory. The fuel filter is also more affordable compared to OEM models.
Every part of the fuel filter is made with high-quality materials targeted to enhance its durability. The filter is tested intensively to ensure it can withstand most conditions for a longer lifespan. It is also designed to easily fit in your Dodge truck and installation is pretty easy.
In addition to quality materials, the WIX Cartridge metal-free fuel filter is constructed with high-performance filtration films to ensure only dirt-free fuel gets into the engine. The multi-layer filtration materials are pleated to make it easier for the fuel to pass with little obstruction.
This filter can remove dirt and dust of up to 5-microns. So, you can count on it for better engine performance and fewer breakdowns.
- Weighs 7.2 ounces
- Multi-layered filtration films
- O-ring included in the package
- Guarantees you high-performance fuel filtration
- Compact construction design
- Designed to work just like the OEM fuel filter
- Easy to install
- The package comes with relevant accessories for installation
- Can wear out fast
The next fuel filter to make our list of the best fuel filter for 6.7 Cummins is the PF9870 model from Baldwin. Baldwin is a globally respected brand because of its commitment to quality in all the products they make. This filter is one of their most notable devices because of its high-filtration capability.
It is designed to work with most Cummins diesel engines and you can trust it for a clean supply of dirt-free fuel and smooth performance of the vehicle.
Baldwin used pleated paper filter films that take out all forms of dirt, including debris and dust from the fuel, to guarantee high-quality users. The pleated design helps optimize fuel flow while trapping the dirt for optimum engine performance. Just like us, you might at first be concerned by the lightweight design of the filter. However, we discovered that this does not compromise its efficiency.
One of the common concerns with most oil filters out there is that they tend to leak easily, resulting in progressive loss of engine power. Others get deformed under tough working conditions. To avoid these challenges, Baldwin made this filter to international standards for optimum performance.
The filter is engineered to work like OEM models, so you are assured of top performance at a more affordable cost.
- Weighs 0.57 pounds
- Pleated filtration film
- Designed to work like OEM filter models
- Rocks a simple, yet highly effective design
- Easy installation
- Delvers high-filtering efficiency
- You need to buy the O-ring separately for the filter installation
The last filter to make our list is this Cummins Filtration FS53000 Fuel Filter. The filter is designed by Fleetguard to ensure that only pure fuel gets to your car engine. So, you can expect impressive engine performance even under strenuous conditions.
You will also like it because it is designed to work on a wide range of 2010 to 2017 Dodge 2500/3500 pickups.
The most notable feature of the filter is the filter-to-filter mechanism that helps clear most of the dust and debris. This mechanism uses multiple filtration films to clear the dirt of different sizes, starting with the coarse particles on the outer part.
The innermost film uses a 3.0-micron media that ultimately clears the finest dirt particles so that only super-clean fuel is sucked into the engine.
- Multi-filtration layers
- Inner filtration film of 3.0-micron pores
- Weighs 0.61 pounds
- Made with high-quality materials for optimal performance
- Designed to OEM standards for easy installation efficiency
- Easy to install in your Dodge pickup
- The filter works on a wide range of Dodge pickup models
- Tends to wear down fast
When looking for fuel filters for 6.7 Cummins, you need to appreciate that they do not provide the same performance. This is why you should target picking only the model designed to work with your car.
Here are some useful tips to help you pick the best:
What Happens If You Do Not Change the Fuel Filter on Time?
Once installed, your car’s fuel filter’s pores are progressively blocked by debris and small particles which tend to make it less permeable. You can notice this from declining engine efficiency. So, if you fail to change the filter on time, here is what you are likely to experience:
- Lack of engine power: Because dirt filters are unable to block dirt, your car’s ECU will signal automated action, resulting in low engine power. On the dashboard, you are likely to get a light indicator for “Limp” mode.
- Vehicle Stalling Under Strain: A blocked filter is likely to become an obstruction for fuel movement, creating a major deficiency for the engine. This is likely to result in loss of engine power, especially when trying to accelerate.
- Random engine misfire: If you notice your car misfiring regularly, especially under heavy loads, the problem is likely to be caused by a used-up fuel filter. It could even result in further damage to the engine.
- Engine component corrosion: If the fuel filter does not separate water effectively, there is a risk of the engine’s internal parts getting corroded.
Factors to Consider When Selecting Fuel Filters for 6.7 Cummins
This is the single most important factor when picking a fuel filter for your car. Well, each car model comes with its own limitations, such as size and design, and it is prudent to check the model that will fit and work with your vehicle.
To be sure of this, consider checking the filter model on your car and order a similar one. Most car filter manufacturers can also tell you the right filter model based on the type of car.
When designing the fuel filters, manufacturers are very specific about the type of fuel they deal with. The filters for gasoline cars are different from filters for diesel cars. Although you might find some models that can work for a wide range of fuel categories, the model designed to work with your specific model guarantees better performance.
The Filter Type
Fuel filters can be classified into in-tank, in-line, primary & secondary, and cartridge & spin models? Your focus should be to identify the model that works best for your vehicle. For example, the cartridge & spin fuel filter design is the most preferred model because of its high-efficiency filtration capacity. However, most of the filters in this category are never cheap.
Once you have purchased a replacement fuel filter, it needs to be installed correctly in your car. If you need a mechanic, that means additional costs for you. Therefore, it will be a good idea to look for a model that is easy to install. Remember that to install any fuel filter correctly, you will require the right tools, including:
- Drain pan
- Wheel chock
- Work light
- Oil filter wrench
- A set of screwdrivers
- The right socket and ratchet
If your 6.7 Cummins engine is losing power or misfiring, there is a probability that the fuel filter is faulty and requires replacement. The nine fuel filters for 6.7 Cummins we have listed in this post are the best you can get on the market. They are designed by top brands and tested to guarantee the optimal performance of your engine. Remember also to maintain the engine in top condition, including using the right fuel.
While we stand with the nine fuel filters for 6.7 Cummins in our reviews above, the 6.7 Cummins Fuel Filter 68157291AA was the best of them all. The filter is designed to international standards and comes with advanced features that make it more efficient and long-lasting.
Remember to always keep your 6.7 Cummins in top shape. To deal with issues related to this engine, check out this list of common problems with the 6.7 Cummins. Also, find out how you can change the serpentine belt on a 6.7 Cummins.


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- Posted By: Myriam Grajales-Hall
- Written by: The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Families USA
A new report, Medicaid: A Lifeline for Blacks and Latinos, shows how the state and federally funded health insurance program for low- income people, has historically played a critical role for people of color, providing coverage for millions of blacks and Latinos of all ages.
While Medicaid covers many more white people, because blacks and Latinos tend to have lower incomes than whites,3 they are more than twice as likely to rely on Medicaid for health coverage. In both black and Latino communities, a little more than one in four people relies on Medicaid for their health care;.


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Indexed on: 27 Aug '05Published on: 27 Aug '05Published in: Journal of Molecular Biology
It has been suggested that, while the globular native forms of proteins are a side-chain-dominated compact structure evolved by pursuing a unique fold with optimal packing of amino acid residues, amyloid fibrils are a main-chain-dominated structure with an extensive hydrogen bond network. To address this issue, the effects of hydrostatic pressure on amyloid fibrils of beta2-microglobulin (beta2-m), involved in dialysis-related amyloidosis, were studied. A systematic analysis at various pressures and concentrations of guanidine hydrochloride conducted by monitoring thioflavin T fluorescence, light-scattering, and tryptophan fluorescence revealed contrasting conformational changes occurring consecutively: first, a pressure-induced reorganization of fibrils and then a pressure-induced unfolding. The changes in volume as well as the observed structural changes indicate that the beta2-m amyloid fibrils under ambient pressure are less tightly packed with a larger number of cavities, consistent with the main-chain-dominated amyloid structure. Moreover, the amyloid structure without optimal packing will enable various isoforms to form, suggesting the structural basis of multiple forms of amyloid fibrils in contrast to the unique native-fold.