UFC 265 is almost here, and as usual, Embedded is here as well. The show that gives you an inside look at the marquee contestants on PPVs has issued the second episode for this weekend’s huge show in Houston, and it serves as a brief introduction to the fighters at the top of the card.
We start off with Ciryl Gane, who is training around what will be fight time to combat jet lag. They’re basically simulating the fight. His coach says Gane is a very fast learner.
At a different gym in Houston, Derrick Lewis’ coach is telling him he has the all-time KO record on his own if he finishes Gane. The coach says that during fight week it becomes less Derrick Lewis and more Black Beast, and he becomes a lot quieter. Lewis discusses Gane’s strategy.
Down at ATT in Florida, Pedro Munhoz is doing some pad work. His coach says he’s looking for the KO. Back in Houston, Lewis is doing a bunch of cardio. One of his long-term training partners said Lewis took his first fight after just one month of training.
At Houston’s other airport, Michael Chiesa is arriving. He’s happy to be fighting in a new city and in front of fans. He picks up his bag, which was once stolen in Brazil. He gets to his hotel room and jumps on the bed.
And that’s it! UFC 265 goes down this Saturday night in H-Town.
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Last week we wrapped up the Seattle 2035 Draft Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) comment period. During the comment period, we heard from thousands of Seattleites who weighed in and provided their thoughts and ideas for how Seattle should grow over the next 20 years. On July 8, DPD will release the Draft Seattle Comprehensive Plan for public review and comment.
DPD and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) are hosting a public meeting on June 10, 2015 about the 2016 Stormwater Code and Manual Update. The meeting is from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Seattle Municipal Tower, room 4080. The draft documents of the 2016 Stormwater Code and other project applicability code changes are available for your review on our website.
Nearly 100 people attended last week’s Seattle 2035 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Open House and Public Hearing to learn more about four growth alternatives and to provide their thoughts for how Seattle should grow over the next 20 years. From what we heard, the most important topics were transportation, affordable housing, and parks and open spaces.
Today the Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) released for public comment a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan Update. This a major milestone towards an update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan which plots a 20-year vision and roadmap for Seattle’s future growth and livability. The Draft EIS provides detailed information on various growth alternatives, their potential impacts to the environment, and proposed mitigation strategies. The City wants your voice to be heard as we refine strategies for accommodating growth for the benefit of all.
The Roosevelt Neighborhood Association in partnership with DPD has drafted new design guidelines to guide the character of development near the future Roosevelt Light Rail Station. The new design guidelines are available for review along with a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) analysis. Comments are due to DPD by April 27.
The Priority Green program is a voluntary green building permit incentive that was established by DPD in 2009-10. The incentive program encourages project teams to reach for a higher level of sustainability in exchange for an expedited permit process. We’ve made some recent requirement changes, and we’re proposing some new requirements. We’re hosting a Priority Green open house to get your feedback.
We have updated our preliminary staff recommendations for proposed pedestrian retail areas. We have also published notice of a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on the proposed changes, as a part of the required State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. A DNS means that we don’t think there will be any negative environmental impacts caused by our proposal. The official SEPA comment period runs from September 18 through October 2 of 2014.
On May 29, 2014 we published a full draft of our proposed code adjustments for Minimum Density. We also published a notice of a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on the proposed rules, as part of the required State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. The SEPA comment period runs through June 12, 2014.
On May 29, 2014, DPD published a public review draft of our proposed code adjustments for Lowrise multifamily zones. The changes respond to community input, and are meant to make new lowrise multifamily development a better fit within neighborhoods. In addition, DPD issued a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposed code changes. The SEPA comment period runs through June 12, 2014.
Urban areas that collect stormwater runoff in municipal separate storm sewers and discharge it to surface waters must have a permit under the federal Clean Water Act. The Department of Ecology develops and administers National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater permits in Washington State. Our regulations must be equivalent to Ecology’s NPDES 2012 Stormwater Manual. To meet these requirements, we are revising our existing Stormwater Code and associated Directors’ Rules. We are holding a public meeting on June 3 to discuss our revised stormwater regulations and to get your feedback.


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To address problems in sexual health, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine instruct patients to mix their tea or soup with significant horny goat weed dosage. Icariin, as scientists would soon find out, is abundantly found in the herb and is the one responsible for its effects. So, what makes the icariin found in Horny Goat Weed(Epimedium sagittatum) so important? Does it really improve libido and boost testosterone levels?
Having any health condition can take a toll on multiple aspects of a person’s life. It can significantly change a one’s lifestyle and sometimes it can even lower self-esteem. ED is one such condition and, unfortunately, some people are too embarrassed to seek help from medical professionals for this matter. You do not have to dwell on this medical issue. By using natural PDE5 inhibitors, you can prevent ED from happening.

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They’ve Got that Loving Feeling and It’s Righteous: We Visit with Bill Medley and Bucky Heard of the Current Iteration of the Righteous Brothers at Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino for an Unchained CYInterview
Some of the greatest musical acts of the last 50 years can be seen on the Las Vegas Strip. One of those acts is The Righteous Brothers. Known for their hits You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling and Unchained Melody, among others, fans can experience founding member Bill Medley and Bucky Heard, who replaced the late Bobby Hatfield in 2016, singing what are some of the greatest tunes in music history.
In 2003 Bobby Hatfield passed away and until 2016 the Righteous Brothers ceased to exist. However, after much demand, Bill Medley revived the duo, pairing with singer Bucky Heard – who he had known for more than a decade. The pair has a residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and is already booked for 27 weeks in 2019. Both men acknowledge that Bobby Hatfield could never be replaced. However, the public still hungers for the songs of the Righteous Brothers. When we attended their show this past Saturday December 29th, the Harrah’s Showroom where they perform was filled to capacity.
There are poignant moments to be experienced during Bill Medley and Bucky Heard’s performance. A few that stand out include Bill Medley singing Unchained Melody, with a video montage screened above showing him and the late Bobby Hatfield. Bucky Heard sings some verses of a famous Luciano Pavarotti song in Italian. And finally, we are introduced to Bill Medley’s daughter, McKenna Medley, during the show. Bill performs with her as well.
Owing to the musical mastery of Bill Medley and Bucky Heard, the spirit of Bobby Hatfield and the outstanding contributions of the backup singers and the band, you will feel like you experienced something special.
In 2003 before Bobby Hatfield passed away, The Righteous Brothers were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After the evening performance we attended, we had a chance to CYInterview Bill Medley and Bucky Heard in their dressing room backstage, at the Harrah’s Showroom. You can see our photo with them above.
During their CYInterview, we touched on everything from how this Las Vegas show became a reality to what the late Bobby Hatfield might think of The Righteous Brothers being revived to Bill Medley’s thoughts on You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling in the movie Top Gun and Unchained Melody in the film Ghost, among other topics.
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WaterSENSE: On-farm reservoir volume modelling by combining remote sensing and Bayesian statistics
Accurate water accounting is an important tool to manage our precious water resources in the dry Australian climate. Understanding the volumes of water extracted and stored in farm dams can assist with on-farm and catchment management. The WaterSENSE project focuses on developing a range of tools to manage the water value chain in Australia, mostly based on Copernicus satellite data. The University of Sydney is part of a consortium in this project with several European and Australian partners: eLEAF, HCP International, Hidromod, Hydro & Meteo GmbH, Hydrologic Research, and Water Technology.
On-farm dam monitoring was developed as a two-step procedure. In the first step, active on-farm dams are automatically delineated, using surface reflectance data from Sentinel 2 satellites, by creating a water occurrence map and limiting this to farm dam sizes and only targeting dams that are at least full 20% of the time.
To quantify the uncertainty in the analysis, the second step applies a Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method using the active on-farm dams from step 1. MCMC method assumes a linear relationship between partial flooded areas and water index rasters obtained from Sentinel 2 satellite scenes. Partially flooded area rasters can be derived using LiDAR data through a sequence of elevations within the reservoir. This created sequences of flooded masks and level-volume curves for farm dams.
The MCMC sampling gave posterior distributions of the level estimation and therefore an uncertainty range. These can be transformed to volumes by using a linear interpolation of the level-volume curves. The approach led to accurate predictions in the Keepit and Pamamaroo (Menindee) lakes. Vegetation in the reservoirs degrades the performance of the methodology, so there is still more work to do. Our future work aims to verify the predictions in smaller reservoirs and being able to link this to whole farm water use and efficiency.


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Paris, where car rental prices have soared, has become a global phenomenon in recent years.
But for some residents, car rentals are out of reach.
Car rental deals in Paris, as elsewhere, are hard to find.
French car rental companies have not made the same gains as those in other cities, and prices for new cars in the French capital have surged over the last few years, with a total of more than $1.2bn (£1.08bn) set to be booked this year, according to a report by the car rental portal Le Matin.
In some places, the car is cheaper than the hotel.
In Paris, a one-way, non-refundable trip from Paris to London can cost about £1,500 a week.
But in some other places, such as Brussels, car rental rates are cheaper than hotel rates.
A Parisian taxi driver in the south-eastern city of Vincennes told New Scientist that the cheapest option was a rental of a car.
“It’s a luxury car, but not too much luxury.
You don’t want to go through the hassle of getting insurance or anything,” he said.
The French capital has been the epicentre of the surge in car rental deals since they began, with the prices of cars doubling every few years.
The surge began in the late 1990s, when car rental company Vauxhall began offering cheap rental deals on its app.
Then, in 2007, the number of deals doubled every year, with car rentals costing an average of about $800 a week in 2011, according the French national transport authority, known as CTA.
That has seen Paris’ car rental market balloon from roughly 200,000 cars a week to more than 350,000 vehicles a week, according a 2015 report by Citigroup.
The number of car rental properties has grown to more over 600,000 in recent months.
But in some places there are still barriers to renting a car in Paris.
A number of Parisian neighborhoods are popular with people looking for cheap places to stay, and many have been shuttered during the capital’s winter.
The city’s housing market, which was largely shut down during the crisis, has yet to recover.
Many residents are unable to get a job because they are on the state-issued unemployment insurance scheme, or are working part-time.
And many hotels and other property owners are refusing to book car rentals for fear of losing the profits.
Car rentals in Paris tend to be reserved for senior citizens, and the majority of people who are renting a vehicle are couples or couples with children.
The average age of a renter in Paris is around 41.
According to Le Matine, the average price of a one week rental in the city is about $1,900.
For Paris residents looking to rent a car, there are other factors that may make car rental a less affordable option.
The car rental apps used in Paris are often not as good as those found in other countries, according an online survey conducted by Le Matini last year.
Le Matini’s survey showed that French car rental providers are only as good in France as the services they offer.
“Many car rental services are very expensive, even for the average renter, especially in some of the older neighborhoods of Paris,” the survey said.
“Even with good prices, most car rental businesses fail to meet the needs of Parisians who are more expensive for the same car.”
The survey also found that the average car rental fee in Paris was $4,200, which is more than twice the cost of renting an apartment in the US, according data from TripAdvisor.
Le Matin said that in addition to a lack of car rentals, many Parisian homeowners are struggling with the cost and availability of other necessities, including electricity and phone calls.
The study also said that many Paris residents also lack a car to use on their own.
A car rental website that was launched in 2015 in Paris’ north-west, Car-Rental, did not respond to a request for comment.
The company did offer some advice for car rental owners, including to keep a car as “a backup” if the price of the car falls.
It also suggested renting a smaller car if you are moving around, and renting a small SUV if you live in the centre.
But some Parisians said that they were not getting the advice they were looking for, and that they had to rely on the app to find a car for their journey.
“The best advice is to keep your options open, especially if you have children,” said one Parisian.
Car rentals, particularly in the north-western suburbs of Paris, are expensive and not available for everyone.
For a taxi driver who works in the suburbs, the cost is too high.
“I think we should rent a vehicle.
That way, we can be a bit safer,” he

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The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro.
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Repressing Anger Can Lead to Higher Risk of Disease
Some of us express our anger quite freely, whereas, others find it more difficult. Recent research showed that people who articulate their anger could potentially live a longer life compared to those who keep it inside. Researchers Mund and Mitte at the University of Jena in Germany looked at 6,000 patients and found that the individuals who suppressed their anger or anxiety exhibited an elevated pulse. Other research has shown that a consistently higher pulse can be associated with heart disease, cancer or kidney damage. The findings suggest that people who repress their anger or high stress level and attempt to project a false appearance of calm are at higher risk for disease.
It seems when we refuse to let our anger out, it can do damage to us on the inside. Letting one’s anger out differs from lashing out, however. When we get angry, it is important to take a few moments and think specifically about what is upsetting us. So often with anger, the true cause might not be as it first appears. For example, sometimes others can trigger old hurts or trauma. Identifying the other emotions underlying the anger is also helpful. Gaining a better understanding about your anger will assist you in being able to express it in a healthy way.
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With an infusion of more than $900,000 expected to pass the Massachusetts senate as part of a bailout plan for the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority is being pushed to reconsider fare hikes originally set to begin July 1st.
Earlier this year PVTA officials proposed fare hikes to help cover a budget gap. Adult fares would increase by a quarter, to a dollar and fifty cents. That doesn’t sit well with Pearl Kilpatrick, a passenger from Northampton, who says the hikes would hit hardest for those whose primary source of transportation is the PVTA.
“By raising the fare, they’re making a very clear statement that there’s no negotiating about it, and it’s not really there for the people who actually need it.”
Rider advocates are calling on the pvta to drop the fare hikes, now that the legislature is on its way to stopgap funding. BUT PVTA Administrator Mary MacInnes, says the $900,000 addition will not go far enough.
“Many months ago we had projected a $1.8 million deficit for next fiscal year, so that certainly does help.”
MacInnes says the fare hikes and their start date will be determined by the PVTA advisory board at its next meeting on June 27th. A coalition of community organizations called United for Transit Equity plans a rally at Springfield’s bus terminal at 1 PM on Tuesday.

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With plumbing systems it is important to prevent contamination of the water for obvious reasons. Dirty water getting back into the system poses a health risk and steps must be taken to prevent this happening. Backflow (as it is called) is when water which could be contaminated is drawn back into the plumbing system.
Regulations require that in order to prevent contamination of domestic water systems, hose taps must be fitted with non-return valves to prevent contamination to domestic supplies through back-flow.
A scenario that is quite feasible is when filling a garden pool. When the pool is full and the still submerged hose is turned-off, contaminated water can easily be siphoned back into the domestic supply.


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The N9H series, developed by Nuvoton, is based on the ARM926EJ-S core. This semiconductor product series, including models N9H20, N9H26, and N9H30, has CPUs operating at up to 200 MHz, 264 MHz, and 300 MHz respectively. The N9H30F63IEC, one of the flagship products of this series, operates at 300 MHz.
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These semiconductors are encased in a Multi Chip Package (MCP) with stacked SDRAM, varying in size from 2 MB to 32 MB. The use of MCP significantly lowers both PCB size and electromagnetic interference (EMI), streamlining the system design process and decreasing product design cycle time.
The inclusive Board Support Package (BSP) is equipped with the licensed EmWin embedded GUI library. This allows developers to efficiently create high-quality Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for N9H series applications. To maximize design flexibility for LCD-based display applications, the N9H series provide a built-in 24-bit TFT RGB interface and supports resolution up to 1024x768. It also offers features such as a 2D graphics accelerator, MJPG/H.264 video decoder, and a resistive touchscreen interface.
Operating at speeds of up to 300 MHz, the N9H30F63IEC variant offers immense processing power. It is outfitted with a 16 KB I-cache and 16 KB D-cache. To supplement this, the chip also includes built-in 64 MB DDR II Memory.
Package Types, Interface & Pin Configuration:
The N9H30F63IEC variant comes in a 216-pin LQFP package stacked with 64 MB DDR-II Memory. This leads to a reduction in PCB size and EMI interference. The chip supports a variety of interfaces including SDIO/eMMC, NAND Flash, 24-bit LCD controller, and USB 2.0 host/device controller.
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Particularly designed for endurance, N9H30F63IEC also supports industrial temperature ranges from -40℃ to 85℃. This attribute, combined with a dynamic range of features, makes N9H30F63IEC highly reliable for long-term use.
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As a product of Nuvoton, the N9H30F63IEC upholds the company's commitment to quality and compliance with global semiconductor standards. However, the specific certifications associated with this product are subject to verification.
Application Cases & Reference Designs:
Given its rich array of features and flexibility, the N9H30F63IEC is an ideal choice for applications like Industrial Control and Human Machine Interface (HMI). It can be deployed in areas requiring streamlined design processes, high efficiency, and reliable performance, such as home and industrial automation.


THUNDER BAY – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada released the results of its 600 MHz spectrum auction yesterday evening and Tbaytel is among a number of wireless carriers from across the country that was successful at obtaining spectrum.
Tbaytel acquired a block of spectrum in the 600 MHz frequency band within the company’s geographical serving territory. The low-frequency 600 MHz spectrum carries signals well over long distances and penetrates structures better than higher frequency bands. This makes it well suited to deliver next-generation wireless services in both urban and rural settings. The auction was designed to promote more competition by setting aside 43% of the spectrum for regional providers.
“We are very pleased with the results of the auction since access to spectrum is an integral factor to assist Tbaytel with long term planning and preparing for the future needs of our network and our customers,” says Tbaytel president and CEO Dan Topatigh. “Spectrum auctions in Canada and around the world are extremely competitive and this mirrors the telecommunications industry as a whole, so this win enables Tbaytel to build our newly acquired spectrum into future-proofing our network and accommodating for growth and capacity demands as we move forward.”
The properties of 600 MHz wireless are useful when considering the evolution of wireless networks in Canada, since 5G service operates over traditional and new frequency bands in the low, mid and millimetre-wave ranges. 600 MHz spectrum is low frequency and allows coverage over long distances, which is conducive to optimal wireless service in rural and semi-rural areas.
The addition of this block of 600 MHz spectrum to Tbaytel’s existing spectrum holdings will support future network expansion and help meet the growing demand for wireless services.


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Review: Night Must Fall, by Emlyn Williams, The Original Theatre Company in association with Salisbury Playhouse, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, until October 22.
- Credit: Alastair Muir
Night Must Fall is a delicious, atmospheric contradiction. Written in 1934, it is clearly a product of its times. A world of faded wealth and privilege has been preserved in aspic in this lonely house on the edge of an isolated wood – and yet this is a psychological thriller with a very contemporary feel.
Instead of being a traditional whodunnit, this is a play where the audience is fairly certain of the killer’s identity from an early stage but the real joy of the play can be found in exploring the relationships between the various personalities in the house and trying to second guess what the killer will do next.
Although written 80 years apart, in many ways this play has echoes of TV’s latest psychological thriller The Fall which features Night Must Fall’s cast member Niamh McGrady. Niamh plays Olivia, the neice of the selfish and headstrong Mrs Bramson, played with wonderful relish by Gwen Taylor.
Mrs Bramson suffers from a bewildering collection of ailments and demands to be waited on hand and foot by an extensive mix of household staff, family and friends. However, it swiftly becomes clear that perhaps Mrs Bramson may not be as ill as she makes out.
Into this hot-house of conflicting personalities comes Dan, the page boy, from local hotel The Tallboys, played with enigmatic charm by Will Featherstone. At first he seems to be the maid’s lover, but as he ingratiates his way into Mrs Bramson’s affections, it is clear that he is up to no good.
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This feeling of suspicion is increased when the police start searching the nearby woodland looking for a missing woman who was resident at The Tallboys.
This is a play rejoices in producing a dark, unsettling atmosphere that draws in its audience and refuses to let us go. The play is powered along by a trio of standout performances from Gwen Taylor, Niamh McGrady and Will Featherstone and helped by a pair of lively of comic performances from Mandi Symonds as Mrs Terence the Housekeeper and Anne Odeke as Nurse Libby.
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Top 20 CEOs of 2016: Harvard Business Review
Every year HBR ranks the top 100 CEOs based on their companies’ performance. ThinkAdvisor focuses on the top 20 CEOs.
Kansas Ends Bad Economic News by Not Reporting It
The Kansas governor canceled a report meant to measure the economic growth results of his likely failed tax cutting strategy.
GMO’s Grantham: ‘Presidential Cycle’ for Investors Is Over
The GMO strategist says that thanks to the Federal Reserve no more big third-year market gains are possible.
Liz Ann Sonders: Risk of Recession Low, but Inflation Picking Up
As for election ramifications, Schwab’s investment strategist says history shows that “when incumbent party wins, the stock market wins.”
At Schwab Impact, First Conversations Focus on Election and Profits
Jon Beatty, Jeff Kleintop and Greg Valliere tell advisors to watch for margin of victory on Nov. 8 along with corporate profits.
Valliere: Zero Chance of Tax Hike if GOP Retain House
A President Clinton would have an “innocuous” effect over all on the markets, though positive for defense stocks; negative on pharma.
Wells Fargo Starts Nationwide TV Commercials Addressing Scandal
The bank, fined $185 million for opening millions of unauthorized accounts, hopes the ad campaign will help it retain clients.
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Mergers Raise Prices, Not Efficiency
The data show that while mergers may work out well for shareholders, they don't help the economy grow.


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Gandhinagar, July 22 (IANS) Passengers of a Jet Airways flight had a miraculous escape when the nose wheel of the aircraft collapsed on landing at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad Thursday night. The 57 passengers and four crew are safe.
The mishap took place when the Jet Airways flight number 9W 2510 from Indore to Ahmedabad was landing at around 9.15 p.m. and the nose wheel collapsed.
The passengers and crew were taken out safely and the runway closed. All flights to and from Ahmedabad were affected due to the mishap. A statement by the airline said that the flight had been stopped due to the problem.

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This just in… slouching is bad for you. Whether you are sitting or standing, slouching can do one or all of the following:
1. Injure vertebral discs in the neck, mid and lower back.
2. Decrease blood flow to the extremities of the body and, therefore, cause arm, hand or leg pain.
3. Make you look older.
4. Make you look tired and less confident.
5. Decrease the ability of your lungs to take in air properly and, therefore, make you more fatigued.
6. Cause headaches
7. Cause poor digestion
8. Affect your mood and can lead to depression
9. Cause a mid-back burning sensation
10. Cause neck and back pain
Improving your posture is no easy task. I am constantly trying to work on mine. My job is such that I spend most of my day hunched over a person on a treatment table and, when I am not doing that, I am hunched over a computer – writing about being hunched over a treatment table. Lots of hunching going on. And, in fact, most jobs these days involve a lot of sitting (either driving or at a desk) or standing in one place looking down for prolonged periods of time (such as grocery store employees or assembly line workers). As I said, lots of hunching going on.
People commonly get frustrated (myself included) when they are trying to correct their posture because, like most habits, the slouching is difficult to stop. Perhaps a discussion on why we slouch might shed some light on the issue and make it easier to kick the bad habit.
Slouching occurs for one or more of the following reasons:
Weak back muscles
Tight chest muscles
Tight hamstring muscles
Tight thoracic spine
Poor ergonomic set up
Poor seat/chair form (think about the bucket seats in older cars)
I created the Pain Free at Work DVD to show people what to do about the muscle imbalances, tight thoracic spine and ergonomic issues that can negatively affect posture. There are exercises, stretches and educational information in the DVD that will help beat the poor posture blues.
Poor hearing and poor vision are two additional factors that are common and yet, commonly overlooked. If you cannot see the street signs or the words on your monitor clearly, chances are you will lean in and slouch forward in order to see what is in front of you. Having a regular eye exam is important. I also recommend decreasing any glare coming from behind your monitor to improve your vision.
Poor hearing is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Here is a little known fact about me – and one I will now proudly share – I wear hearing aids. I’ve been wearing them consistently now for several years and I can tell you that it has helped my posture enormously. I was born with a low-tone frequency hearing loss that I ignored for most of my life. I finally took action because it was forcing me to strain forward to hear my patients as they laid on my treatment table. If you suspect a vision or hearing problem affecting the way you work, don’t delay and take the necessary actions to correct the problem. Straining to hear or see throughout your day will cause you to slouch and we all know how bad for you that is.


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AICEX: quali sono le relazioni tra design di un prodotto e Customer Experience? Ciò che conta è ideare prodotti che piacciano davvero ai futuri clienti e che servano a soddisfare i loro bisogni. Tutto nell’ottica di una perfetta CX.
There has been a great deal written about “design thinking” in the past few years. Much focus has been placed on its value in helping define business strategy, with design firms around the world claiming that they have evolved beyond their role as developers of products into a new role as business visionaries.
It seems nearly every firm with a design practice has a “proprietary and unique” problem-solving process that will unlock the magic combination of Customer Experience, Brand Vision and Strategy – transforming any company into the next Apple. This is only half true. Design is a process that helps people develop systems that other people will use. This process can be applied to software, buildings, space shuttles, tea kettles and organizational structures. CX design is about applying design’s problem solving capacity to align a business to face its customers. It needs to work across channels, touchpoints and media – making it different from other fields. Software designers make software. Automotive designers make cars. CX designers enable experiences. But no one owns this process. Its origins are ancient. Its effects are ubiquitous in the modern world and permeate every facet of our lives. This is the first of a two-part story – about how this process came to be, how it works, and how it can be leveraged to build a better connection between a business and its customers.
The design process turns up in some form in several disciplines. Ign al-Haytham was an eleventh century Persian Scientist who debunked theories on optics developed by such scientific heavy-weights as Ptolemy, Euclid and Aristotle. But just as importantly, he articulated the process behind his work. – Empirical evidence drove his ideas, which were tested using an iterative process of experimentation, continuing until he knew his ideas worked in the real world. This was one of the first well-documented examples of the scientific method – and while he wasn’t the only one to work this way, his successes in the field combined with his well-known intellectual rigor helped spread the word. Some version of this process can be seen in fields as diverse as mechanical engineering, physics, visual art – and customer experience design.
The basic principles are:
1. Learning as much as you can about a problem or opportunity – We will call this area of focus Discovery
2. Asking questions, developing hypotheses, creating concepts to test – We will call this area of focus Ideation
3. Testing those ideas to learn from them – feeding learnings back to step 1 – We will call this area of focus Testing
A version of this is taught in virtually every design, art, engineering and science school in the first year. The process itself is renamed from field to field, but the components remain basically the same. – In science it’s called “the scientific method” – in engineering it’s usually referred to as a “problem solving process” and in design it’s usually called “design thinking” or “the design process.” No one owns this process – but the perspective that each person or team brings to it is what makes it unique.
FROM PRODUCTS TO EXPERIENCES
Despite its ancient history and diverse origins, today the design process is usually associated with the field of industrial design, consumer product development and with the broader field of invention. The focus here is on developing manufactured products. But there was always an understanding that those products have to work for people. At each phase of the process questions around how people value, purchase, use, store, maintain and eventually dispose of a product would sit side to side with how the product actually worked to satisfy those needs. The question “would the user like it?” would have the same weight as “does it work?” For this reason, designers became schooled in how to understand users needs, market trends and cultural frameworks.
As design went beyond the focus on the product to focus on the person, each phase in the process was affected. Discovery centered around research into user’s needs, perceptions and wants. Ideation employed techniques like role-play, use-cycle-analysis and participatory-design (bringing users into the creative sessions.) And testing involved taking mock-ups of the product concepts to the users to see how they would interact with it and to capture their thoughts on its value. Each area of focus started to employ techniques from the social sciences to help connect people’s preferences and perceptions to the product. The design process was later adopted by people who were designing software. As they worked to make new technologies usable and valuable to a larger audience, they grabbed hold of the tools that had long been employed by industrial designers and applied them to non-physical products.
One of the most important tools that was adopted by this new group was the “journey framework.” This set up a visual representation of each step of the user’s experience. The product wasn’t the primary focus here – it was about mapping the interactions, experiences and perceptions of a user in the real world, and predicting how a product should intervene in those interactions – patterning the behavior of the user and delivering some kind of value to them. Larger maps could be constructed that showed the systems that supported the product, the lifecycle of the relationship between the user and the product, multiple users interacting through the product’s features, cyclical patterns and repeated interactions etc.
This technique is the origin of customer journey mapping which is a key process for anyone in the field of customer experience.
Design thinking was always about making things work for people – but now, the things were fast dissolving into services, environments, software and media – the people were becoming more and more diverse and inter-connected – and the channels through which people connected were fragmenting and overlapping. Who could possibly be an expert in all of these fields at once? The simplest answer is “no one.”
Bill Buxton has developed the idea of a “Renaissance Team.” – In essence, he said that the design challenges of today are too complex and involve too many disciplines to be solvable by a single expert. The Renaissance Team takes over from the notion of the Renaissance Man.
The collective knowledge of a diverse group trumps the lone genius. The process, the teams who applied it, and the types of problems it was aimed at solving, all evolved simultaneously. It became a unifying force for innovation behind extremely diverse teams and businesses. Where it used to focus on physical products, it became a powerful methodology for developing complex, people-centric systems of any kind. It shifted the conversation away from the supply chain and towards the customer.


Wind farms create a range of economic, social and environmental benefits at global, national and local levels. Wind farms generate electricity using an infinite and abundant renewable energy resource and therefore wind farms help reduce reliance on finite fossil fuels.
Wind farms are long-term infrastructure that utilize a free and reliable fuel supply. This helps make wind energy a low risk form of electricity generation that can readily contribute to the wider electricity generation system.
Wind farms can be small or large. This means they can be located and designed to suit a wide variety of needs, from a small amount of generation feeding into a rural network to a large wind farm powering a city.
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You remain in the market for a new mattress and you have actually heard rave evaluations about Nectar. Is it really worth the buzz? Do You Need A Box Spring With Nectar Mattress
Read our honest evaluation of this popular memory foam mattress to learn!
This post is an unbiased, thorough evaluation of the highly popular Nectar foam Mattress. We’ll speak about its cons, specs and pros, in addition to how it compares to other mattresses on the marketplace.
If you’re thinking about purchasing a Nectar mattress or any other, make certain to read our full post so you can avoid the common memory foam mattress buying mistakes!
Let’s get to it.
Nectar Mattress– Its Overview Do You Need A Box Spring With Nectar Mattress
Nectar mattresses are a staple product for the Nectar brand name, which is renowned for bed production. The business likewise makes Nectar lush mattresses, mattress protectors, pillows, bed frames, and adjustable bases.
Nectar mattress began making Nectar Deep Memory foam mattresses in 2017. The mattress offers customized support by molding around your pressure points to negate motion transfer, body pains, and while leaving excess heat.
Nectar mattresses consist of 4 layers, including a polyfoam ultrasoft cover, adaptive transition foam, gel-infused memory foam, and a gel-infused core foam. When integrated, the layers give a strong and soft helpful mattress. Nectar mattresses are rates between 6 and 6.5 on the firmness scale. This give the mattresses a medium-firm feel.
On this note, the mattress is appropriate for light weighted and moderate-weighted sleepers It can accommodate all styles of sleeping and sleeping positions ranging from side to back and stomach sleepers.
Nectar mattresses have one welcome surprise, which is their cost. In spite of utilizing comparable exceptional quality products, the Nectar foam mattress is less expensive compared to many rival brands. Here is a thorough analysis of Nectar foam mattress functions and benefits:
Nectar Mattress– Benefits and functions
Layers & Mattress Construction
Nectar foam mattresses utilize a multi-layer building and construction. They include a cooling Tencel upper layer, 3 memory foam layers, and a breathable base layer. The details are as follows:
Layer 1: The Convenience System– A Gel-Infused Layer Of Memory Foam Coupled To Quilted Gel-Memory Foam
It is the outmost layer of the mattress that consists of a quilted foam and gel-infused foam. Additionally, this layer enhances air circulation of the mattress, consequently enhancing heat evacuation that makes it simple for your body to regulate heat.
Layer 2: Transition Layer– A Layer Of Adaptive Hi-Core Foam
This layer is responsible for the Nectar mattress reassuring bounce not found in any other foam mattress. It likewise boosts body support, guaranteeing you can push the mattress without sinking in.
Layer 3: Support Layer– A Layer Of High-Quality High-Density Polyfoam
The Nectar mattress polyfoam functions as the mattress structure, and it is accountable for the firmness of the mattress that you would not discover in competitor products. Polyfoam likewise plays an important function in the durability of the mattress.
Layer 4: Tencel Cooling Cover
The cover utilizes air ciruclaiton and moisture-wicking to enhance heat dissipation and keep sleepers cool. The covers makes sure these pesky parasites are not an issue you’ll deal with over the life of the mattress.
Firmness And Perceptiveness
The Nectar foam mattress feel soft to the body but it’s firm. When utilizing a Nectar mattresses, it can mold to your body shape without actually sinking in.
No Motion Transfer
Light sleepers who wake up to the tiniest motion will be happy with Nectar mattresses’ motion seclusion efficiency. The four-layered foam mattress can mold one’s body shapes, decreasing motion and offering convenience. As such, if your fan is a fussy sleeper, you are still guaranteed of capturing a relaxing night’s sleep.
The Nectar mattress likewise has motion seclusion to the side of the mattress, minimizing disturbances from your spouse when he or she gets up. Additionally, if you share the bed with a family pet and it tosses and turns around, you will still have an excellent sleep at night.
You should keep in mind that some heavy-weighted sleepers may experience some form of motion transfer.
Constant Edge Support
TO fix this problem, the Nectar foam mattress has deep memory foam that offers continuous solid support all the mattress edges. That suggests you can conveniently sit or sleep on the edges without feeling like you are falling or sinking off the bed.
The included edge support will be much appreciated by those who want to spice up bedroom matters considering that it is long lasting and perfect for excellent sex. As such, it does not matter what stunts your buddy is pulling as they will not sink in.
Negates Pressure-Related Discomfort
Mattresses that consist of high-density foam can assist prevent and eliminate pressure-related discomfort around the hips, joints, shoulders, and back. Nectar mattresses achieve this through their four-layered strong memory foam in their construction. Regarding your sleep positions, whether sleeping on the back, stomach, or side, you will experience good pressure relief around the shoulders, back region, and around your hips.
You must keep in mind that if you extremely sleep on your back or your stomach regularly, consider a purchasing a firmer mattress considering that Nectar mattresses may not offer adequate support to ease pressure on your and hips.
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The right temperature is one of the vital factors to a great night’s sleep. Most memory foam mattresses are known to keep temperature. The Nectar foam mattress has this into factor to consider.
Nectar mattresses regulate heat by distributing it through a cooling system. The gel-foam layer in the mattress facilitates this by permitting the circulation of air, and in return, you get to have a calmer sleep all night. To be particular, Nectar mattresses will dissipate all undesirable heat as your body warms up.
Reduce of Movement
The irresponsive mattress does not bounce back with motion. Nectar memory foam mattress has a soft, adaptive transition foam that relieves modification of sleeping position, unlike many foam mattresses.
Nectar Mattress and Sex
A lot of couples believe that a mattress that gets better will allow you to have better sex. Despite Nectar mattresses doing not have the springy as the hybrid or the innerspring mattresses, its transition foam layer provides some bounce. It carries out much better in contrast to a lot of foam mattresses.
The Nectar foam mattress has a gel-foam layer that dissipates excessive heat, thus ensuring you stay cool throughout sex. In addition, the mattress includes the right combination of firmness, softness, and support to check out various sex positions.
Emissions – Off-Gassing
When it comes to off-gassing, which is the emission of poisonous gases, most common when a mattress has plastic products, you need to know that Nectar mattress is CertiPUR-US certified, which means it does not discharge any harmful chemicals.
It is appropriate to wait about 24 to 72 hours prior to sleeping on the bought mattress after unloading it. In this instance, the mattress purchased might have a limited degree or be totally without off-gassing.
Warranty and Trial Duration
Lucky enough, you are provided 365 days as a trial to try out Nectar mattresses. You will get a full refund if you do not like it. However, you will get a life time warranty if you decide to keep the mattress after the trial duration expires.
Nectar Mattress: Advised Body Weight
The Nectar foam mattress gets a classification range from 1 to 5 worrying the support it offers to its heavy, moderate, and light sleepers.
1 = Really Poor 2 = Not Good 3 = Acceptable 4 = Excellent 5 = Remarkable
Lightweight Individuals (Less than 130 LBS).
• Side Sleepers – 3 Stars
• Back Sleepers – 4 Stars
• Stomach Sleepers – 3 Stars
Average Weight individuals (130 POUND – 230 POUND)
• Side Sleepers – 4 Stars
• Back Sleepers – 4 Stars
• Stomach Sleepers – 4 Stars
Heavy Weight Individuals (Greater than 230 POUND)
• Side Sleepers – 4 Stars
• Back Sleepers – 4 Stars
• Stomach Sleepers – 3 Stars
Recommended Sleeping Positions When Utilizing A Nectar Mattress.
Nectar memory foam mattresses have a firmness that is rated 6/10. These best fit a combination of sleepers like side sleepers, combo, stomach, and back sleepers, all of which must be 230 pounds in weight or less. All you need to know about sleeping styles are as follows:.
Nectar foam mattresses conform and mold to your body shape and, by so doing it avoid and relieve pressure points off your hips and shoulders. If you are 130 pounds or more, you will experience a comfy sleep. However, sleeping on the side might present some difficulties if you are 130 pounds in weight and listed below.
The Nectar memory foam mattress can align’ one’s spinal column due to its firmness rated 6/10. The firmness will, in turn, reduce your back discomfort. Additionally, the adaptive transition layer will assist prevent the mattress from sinking by providing an additional bounce.
If you regularly sleep on your back, you ought to get a firmer mattress. Nectar mattress works best for back sleepers whose weight ranges between 130 and 230 pounds.
Through its medium firmness, the Nectar foam mattress uses a cushiony feel together with suitable support for the mid-section location in the body. This support makes sure that you will not strain the neck if you weigh less or sink in if you weigh more. If you continuously sleep on the stomach or in the case of a heavyweight, a firmer mattress can be recommended.
With your partner, you need to be ensured comfy sleep at night as the mattress will not sink or droop on the edges. Due to the fact that the mattress will conform and mold to your body, the capability of the mattress to remain firm is.
Nectar Mattress Cost
Here are the mattress weights, sizes, and measurements in W x L x H, and their rates:.
Last Ideas: Is Nectar Worth the Buy?
Are you interested in a firm, soft, or encouraging mattress? Are you perhaps looking for one that will accommodate different sleeping positions and styles and alleviate pressure points? I hope that this review has tackled your questions if the response is yes.
Nectar foam mattresses have a lot to offer, and I agree it deserves it. The Nectar foam mattress possesses zero motion transfer, heat dissipation, and continuous edge support, to name a few of its important qualities. Most couples appreciate Nectar memory foam mattress flexibility. Do You Need A Box Spring With Nectar Mattress


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Come and try these creamy no-bake mini mango lassi cheesecakes. These are speedy cheesecakes that you don't need to chill overnight. They don't have gelatin or agar-agar. Perfect dessert for the summer!
10.5ozfull fat cream cheese(300 g), room temperature
1cupunsweetened natural Greek yogurt(250 g), room temperature
½cuppowdered sugar(60 g), sifted
1cupmango puree(250 g)
½cupwhipping cream min 35% fat(125 ml), chilled
more mango puree, for topping
some cubed mango, for topping
Prepare 15 muffin liners in two muffin pans. Set aside.
Place biscuits in a ziplock bag and using a rolling pin, bash them until you get fine crumbs.
Place in a bowl together with butter and mix well.
Divide evenly into 15 muffin liners and using the back of a spoon, press to compact. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Peel a mango, take out the meat, and place it in a blender like this. Add in lime juice and blend until smooth.
Separate 1 cup aside for the filling.
Place cream cheese in a bowl and using a hand held mixer, whisk until fluffy. Then add in powdered sugar and yogurt. Mix everything well.
Now add in mango puree and mix. Set aside.
In another bowl, add in whipping cream and whisk until stiff peaks. Then add in into cream cheese mango mixture. Gently fold everything to combine.
Using an ice cream scoop, fill all the muffin cups. Shake the muffin pan to help the filling settle in. Use an offset spatula to smooth out the top.
Place in the freezer (not fridge) for 3 hours or until they are firm.
Depending on the size of the mango, you might need more than 1 mango since we also want to have more puree and cubed mango for the topping.
These cheesecakes are creamy and have no gelatin/agar-agar so don't leave them out at room temperature for long.
Serving Tip:Remove the muffin liners and transfer them to a serving plate. Spoon some mango puree on top followed by cubed mango and some mint. I like to wait around 10 minutes before serving them so that the texture is super creamy (not so frozen). This time will change depending on how cold your freezer is and the ambient temperature.


UVI delivers 8 fabulous electric pianos with Tines Anthology
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The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta (CPAA) offers programs to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities that provide essential social interaction and healthy activities in nurturing environments.
We believe that sport, recreation and leisure activities foster a balance between mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We have developed and adapted all of our programs to:
- Increase social interaction and encourage friendships
- Create opportunities for meaningful community participation and community building
- Promote positive self-esteem and self-confidence
- Foster self-sufficiency
- Foster a sense of belonging and an enhanced quality of life
- Improve emotional well-being and reduce stress
- Develop sport and recreation skills to encourage lifelong participation
- Encourage exploration of new activities
Registration in our programs is open to persons with cerebral palsy or other disabilities who are clients of our association. Becoming a client is free and you can complete an Intake Form at any time. Once this form is complete you can register for any of our Calgary or Edmonton programs.

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Barsha Raut: A Rising Star in Nepali Cinema ProfessionalNov 21st, 2023 at 13:02 Blogs Kathmandu 12 views Reference: 1029
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Barsha Raut: A Rising Star in Nepali Cinema
In the dynamic world of Nepali cinema, Barsha Raut has emerged as a rising star, capturing the hearts of audiences with her talent, grace, and magnetic screen presence. Born on December 14, 1993, in Sindhuli, Nepal, Barsha's journey from a small town to the silver screen is a testament to her passion for acting and her impact on the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Entry into the Industry:
Barsha Raut's love for the performing arts began at an early age, and her journey into the world of entertainment was marked by determination and talent. She made her debut in Nepali cinema with the film "Nai Nabhannu La 4" in 2016. The film's success served as a launching pad for Barsha's career, establishing her as a promising actress in the industry.
Versatility in Acting:
One of Barsha's notable qualities as an actress is her versatility. She has demonstrated her ability to portray a range of characters, from romantic leads to more complex and challenging roles. Her performances have resonated with audiences, earning her praise for her acting skills and the ability to bring depth to her characters.
Barsha Raut's presence in commercially successful films has contributed significantly to her popularity. Movies like "Chhakka Panja 3" and "Jatrai Jatra" have not only showcased her acting talent but have also been well-received at the box office, making her a sought-after actress for filmmakers.
Fashion and Style Icon:
In addition to her acting prowess, Barsha has become a recognized fashion and style icon. Her impeccable fashion sense, both on and off-screen, has made her a trendsetter in the Nepali entertainment industry. Fans and fashion enthusiasts alike look to Barsha for inspiration in the style department.
Awards and Recognition:
Barsha Raut's contributions to Nepali cinema have earned her recognition and awards. Her performances have not only garnered praise from audiences but have also been acknowledged by the industry, solidifying her status as a talented and celebrated actress.
Barsha Raut's personal life, including her marriage to actor Sanjog Koirala, has been a topic of interest for fans. Her ability to balance her personal and professional life with grace has garnered admiration, making her a relatable figure for many.
Beyond her career in entertainment, Barsha Raut is actively engaged in social causes. She has used her platform to raise awareness about various issues, contributing to the broader conversation on social and humanitarian initiatives.
As Barsha Raut continues to evolve in her career, the future holds promising opportunities. Her ability to connect with audiences, deliver compelling performances, and make a mark in both acting and fashion suggests that she will remain a significant figure in the Nepali entertainment scene.
In conclusion, Barsha Raut's journey from a small town to a rising star in Nepali cinema is a story of talent, determination, and impact. Her ability to captivate audiences with her performances and inspire through her fashion choices has positioned her as a versatile and influential figure in the entertainment industry. As she continues to explore new roles and contribute to the cultural narrative of Nepal, Barsha Raut stands as a beacon of talent and style, leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.
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"No! Don't put too much!" I yelled as Chloe put too much salt instead of only a pinch.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know how much you needed." She said as she stepped back.
The recipe said that for our chocolate cupcakes to taste good, we should add a pinch of salt. Chloe however, added about two table spoons or something.
I tasted the batter and grimaced at its taste.
"This won't do


Polestar Partners With SK On For Polestar 5 Battery Supply
In a recent development, Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar (NASDAQ:PSNY) forged a partnership with South Korea’s leading battery producer, SK On. The collaboration involves SK On supplying battery cell modules for Polestar’s upcoming Polestar 5 electric 4-door GT.
The decision to collaborate with SK On was influenced by the latter’s advanced battery cell technology, Polestar said in a release. SK On’s technology is noteworthy for its high-performing chemistry, quick charging, and efficient discharging capabilities, which collectively contribute to extended driving range. The battery cell modules, made up of 56 cm cells with high energy density, are composed predominantly of nickel,
Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar, showcased his enthusiasm for the new partnership, recognizing SK On’s previous investments in Polestar and the swift development of the Polestar 5. Concurrently, Jee Dong-seob, CEO of SK On, expressed his pleasure at the partnership, pledging to strengthen the ...
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Nomination of Roscoe Seldon Suddarth To Be United States Ambassador to Jordan
The President today announced his intention to nominate Roscoe Seldon Suddarth, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador of the United States to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He would succeed Paul H. Boeker.
Mr. Suddarth joined the Foreign Service in 1961 and first served as third secretary at the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mall, 1961-1963. From 1963 to 1965, he took Arabic language training at the Foreign Service Institute at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. From there he was assigned first as second secretary to the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen Arab Republic (1965-1967), and then to the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya (1969-1971). Mr. Suddarth then returned to the Department of State as the Libyan desk officer until 1971, when he took university training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. From 1972 to 1973, he served as politico-military officer in the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs in the Department of State, to be followed as deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, 1975-1979. Mr. Suddarth became Executive Assistant to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 1979-1981. He then participated in the senior seminar for a year before becoming deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Since 1985 Mr. Suddarth has been Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs.
Mr. Suddarth graduated from Yale University (B.A., 1956); New College, Oxford University (B.A., M.A., 1958); and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.S., 1972). He is articulate in Arabic, French, and Spanish. Mr. Suddarth served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard, 1958-1961. He is married, has two children, and resides in Bethesda, MD.
Ronald Reagan, Nomination of Roscoe Seldon Suddarth To Be United States Ambassador to Jordan Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/253162


Ganti, Vinay (2011) Analysis of 4-dof force/torque sensor for intelligent gripper. BTech thesis.
This paper describes the development of a six-axis gripper force sensor that measure forces f_x,f_y and f_zand M_x,M_y and M_z simultaneously, and the intelligent gripper will be using the six-axis sensor for grasping or holding any object with the force calculated. To grasp any object of unknown dimensions and weight by using an intelligent gripper safely the forces are to be calculated along the gripping direction and gravitational direction, and perform the force control with the measured forces. Thus, the intelligent gripper should be composed of six-axis gripper force sensor that measure forces f_x,f_y and f_z and M_x,M_y and M_zat the same time. In this paper, a six-axis gripper force sensor for measuring forces f_x,f_y and f_zand M_x,M_y and M_z simultaneously were newly modeled using 16 strain gauges. The structure of a six-axis wrist force/moment sensor was modeled for an intelligent hand in robot newly. And the sensing elements of it were designed by using FEM design system ANSYS. All along the way the stress points are found out where max. And min. stresses are applicable and the design of sensor is done so.
|Item Type:||Thesis (BTech)|
|Uncontrolled Keywords:||Strain Gauges, six-axis|
|Subjects:||Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Production Engineering|
|Divisions:||Engineering and Technology > Department of Mechanical Engineering|
|Deposited By:||VINAY GANTI|
|Deposited On:||13 May 2011 11:41|
|Last Modified:||13 May 2011 11:41|
|Supervisor(s):||Biswal, B B|
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The Alexandria City Council denied a request from Zavadil Development for the city to finance up to $500,000 to build a new public street for its proposed development along Lake Andrew.
The city previously approved a planned unit development for the project and Zavadil planned to move ahead with the public improvements - sanitary sewer, street and storm water for the first phase of the project.
The developer petitioned the city to exercise its right under city code to install the street and assess the costs back to the developer as a special assessment. The assessment would be for 10 years at 5 percent annual interest. Under city code, the financing would have been limited to no more than 75 percent of the total project costs and not amount to more than $500,000.
Historically, the city has used this financing option "very sparingly," according to City Planner Mike Weber, and it hasn't financed any street construction projects since before the 2008 recession.
The city's budget committee listed reasons for denying the request: The project is located in the extreme southwest corner of the city and the nature of the street is for local traffic only - it's not a collector, connection or through-street.
The committee recommended the street to be financed privately and if the developer has access to $382,973 - the portion of the estimated costs beyond the city's $500,000 financing cap - that money should be used to build as much public infrastructure as it can and then proceed to build and sell homes to leverage the next phase of infrastructure construction.
Larry Zavadil, president of Zavadil Development told the council that the vision for the project dates back to the early 2000s but plans faltered after the recession hit and some landowners pulled out of the project.
Zavadil said he believes the project can be successful and provide entry level homes of $275,000 in the first phase of the project that would develop 60 lots. He said it needs to leverage money and support from the city to keep the momentum going to "put Humpty Dumpty back together."
The council voted 5-0 to deny the request.
The council gave unanimous preliminary approval to five amendments in Alexandria's home rule charter - the 58-year-old document that serves as the city's constitution.
The council has voted on the amendments in the past few years but they failed because the vote wasn't unanimous as required by the state.
The council held a public hearing before taking the vote, but no one from the public spoke.
The amendments include:
• Section 2.01, elective officers. This would finally allow the five council members and the mayor to serve four-year terms, which they have been doing since 1996, instead of two years.
• Section 2.02, subdivision 3, rules of procedure. This would allow the council to follow the current version of Robert's Rules of Order for meetings instead of Robert's Rules of Order Revised, which has been revised 11 times since it was first approved in the charter. The amendment also calls for council proceedings to be kept in accordance with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, which didn't exist when the charter was written.
• Section 7.02, subdivisions 2-4, the budget. This would establish a new timeline and flexibility for setting the budget so it complies with state law.
• Section 7.06, receipts to the city clerk. This section would be rescinded to allow the council to control the city's finances and allow money to be deposited or transferred electronically. The existing code contains lengthy detail on how the city clerk is supposed to handle receipts and doesn't follow guidelines of the state auditor's office or the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Section 7.08, disbursements. This section would also be rescinded and would eliminate outdated references to a voucher system and other ways of disbursing city funds.
Residents who oppose the changes could force a referendum vote by presenting a petition signed by at least 5 percent of the registered voters in the city or 2,000 people, whichever is less.
The council issued two special event permits for Memorial Day weekend:
• The annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Broadway. It will begin at Ninth Avenue and Broadway and continue north to Agnes Boulevard and end at the Kinkead Cemetery. About 2,000 are expected to attend. The organizers, which include the Alexandria VFW, American Legion Post 87, Vietnam Veterans of AMerica 235 and the Marine Corps League Detachment 1408, also received a parade permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation because the route goes along State Highway 29.
• The Alexandria Jaycees Ole Oppe Fest is set for Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at Big Ole Central Park. A portion of Second Avenue will be blocked from Broadway to Kenwood Street to accommodate the festivities, which include music, a car show, vendor fair, children activities, bean bag tournament, wing sauce contest, goat yoga and possibly a motorcycle show. Between 150 to 250 people are expected to attend. The festival also received a temporary off-premise liquor license that will allow Fat Daddy's to serve alcohol within a fenced area.
The council voted to purchase a 2004 vacuum truck from Alexandria Light and Power for $50,000.
The city's public works department will use the truck, which has been used to vacuum sanitary sewer lines, to meet small city requirements established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
The city will also use the truck to maintain water lines on a scheduled basis, not just in emergencies. The truck has a small jetting unit and with the spring melt coming up, this could help guide stormwater to the storm sewer system, reducing the potential for flooding, according to City Administrator Marty Schultz.
If purchased new, the truck would cost more than $300,000, said Dane Bosl, public works street department director. He said the the city is spending about $30,000 a year hiring companies to do the work the truck will do.
Funding will come from the city's stormwater utility fund.
The council accepted a petition from Jon and Linda Gaugert, owners of the Phoenix Event Center, to annex their property adjacent to County Road 42, at the extreme northern edge of the city in Carlos Township.
The Gaugerts made the request in order to receive city water.
The parcel includes about 1.15 acres.
City staff will notify the state, Douglas County and Carlos Township.