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Libertarian commentators and writers recently have been slammed for not supporting the groups protesting (and more) since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis more than seven weeks ago. Not only are we not showing up with our weapons in hand to defend them against the police, we are not supporting them in our words, either. I plead guilty. Indeed, I condemn them.
Are we are hypocritical if we do not support these protests? And the “justified” violence, looting, arson, and other actions? We are condemned for not parroting the claims of “systematic racism” and the collective “white supremacy” and “white guilt” which has supposedly infected and shaped and made “America” since 1619. (We are told that our values as libertarians are nothing but evidence of our “whiteness” and “adherence to white supremacy and superiority.” If we are NOT “white” we are told that we are tools of the establishment if we believe in individualism, personal responsibility, free enterprise, freedom from government, and such things.)
So let me briefly discuss some of the reasons I do not, cannot, support these regressive, woke, social-justice-warrior groups. Not just AntiFa and Black Lives Matter, but the so-called anarchists, the various support groups, and the media, academia, politicians, and bureaucrats who also support them. For convenience (and realizing I am generalizing), let me call them the “Street Mob” or SM. I know not every protester and not every apologist for these various “vanguard” groups is what I describe. However, those who control, incite, support, and often lead (if from the rear) the mobs share most of these characteristics.
I cannot support the SM’s stated goals. They do not intend to just overthrow the government – they want to destroy our society and our economy. Yes, they have clearly stated it is “the system” to be destroyed. Based on past statements, free enterprise, free markets, most religions, families, and more must be wiped out.
I cannot support what seems to be the SM’s unstated but ultimate goals. At best, they immediately seek a state of chaos, and I suspect that is but a means to an end: replacing our current society and all its aspects with a new and minutely-totalitarian system ruled by an elite with virtually all of the rest of humanity reduced not just to slavery but to the status of domestic animals. With, of course, the SM (or at least those organizing and supporting it) as the elite rulers.
I cannot support the SM’s social, economic, or political stance. They are surprisingly united in their beliefs. The SM orientation is not just Marxist, but an extreme version: as bad as Lenin in his heyday, Mao, or the Khymer Rouge. Their success will almost certainly lead to a repeat of what we saw in Red Russia, in China, in Albania, in Cuba, in North Korea, and seeing now in Venezuela. Of all forms of statism, they want one of the worst. Families are bad: perpetuating male dominance and other horrors. Common and essential institutions are equally evil, used as tools of oppression by a majority, and must be totally changed or just destroyed.
I cannot support the SM’s tactics. The SM initiates violence, not defending themselves or respond to violence with violence, they initiate it and incite others to be violent. An example can be seen in the recent Anti-Columbus riot in Grant Park, Chicago. AntiFa provided dozens – if not several hundred) full soda cans (and apparently a few smoke grenades) for the mob to throw at police guarding the statue against vandalism and destruction. This was in addition to using singlesticks and umbrellas to attack police and others, without any actual provocation.
The SM targets and seeks to injure, damage, and destroy not just government-owned and public property but private property (and not just that of big corporations). Their actions are those of terrorists, and they care not what the color, heritage, background, or condition of their victims are. Indeed, their actions in these acts of arson and vandalism seem to be color- and politically-blind.
I cannot fathom or support their behavior, beliefs, or bizarre reasoning. The followers of these groups seem incapable of rational thought, logic, or ability to understand the most essential facts. They react emotionally and have no self-control.
I will no doubt have readers point out that much of my objections can be applied to government – human mandated government – just as much to the SM. I do not argue that. But I do argue that what the SM wants to do (and is doing) is far worse than what we have in governments (federal, tribal, state, and local) in the 21st Century Fifty States.
Senseless violence is not a defining element of governments here in the Fifty States – even though we know it happens. With the SM, it is a key element of their push.
While government DOES constantly take aggressive action against private businesses and private persons, it is not so indiscriminate in its form. ANY aggressive action is wrong, but it is important to note that there are degrees of impact (and evil).
Government at least provides SOME services to society – even if they can be provided better, more efficiently, and more safely by private enterprise. National defense (NOT the occupation of two-thirds of the planet, mind you). Highways. Court services to resolve disputes. Often, emergency medical services and firefighting services. Property records. And so forth. The SM provides none of these. Do these things negate the evils of government? Of course not, but they do reduce the impacts: they are a mitigation. The SM not only does not provide these – or offer an alternative (after all, their hatred of private enterprise is clear). The SM actively acts to prevent the provision of these services to the people in the cities where they roam.
So I must reject any support for the SM. And deem them a worse evil than governments at this time. The enemy of my enemy is NOT automatically my ally.
When you loot, burn and destroy, you lose everything. My opinion: when you start to loot, burn, you get shot, in the leg, you claw to medical help. Once the police shoot a few of the looters, it will stop. They will not because this is what THEY have been wanting for years.


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Micellar behaviour of emulsion-PVC dispersion in plasticizers
The results of electrokinetic and rheological studies of emulsion-PVC dispersions in various primary plasticizers and in a composition of a primary and secondary plasticizer and a modifier have been presented. A series of factors influencing the value of x-potential- of a polymer particie in plastisol have been discussed, among others ionogenic impurities embedded in a PVC grain and derived from auxiliaries used in the vinyl chloride emulsion polymerization (initiators, regulators, emulsifiers). It has been found that the particle charge increase with an increase in the solvation degree of PVC grain by plasticizer. A mechanizm of the effe ct of a secondary plasticizer and modifier on the value of particle charge has been proposed. The rheological studiem have confirmed the existence in a dispersion of processes of spherical-particles deformation and of associated formation, what contributes to plastisol stability.
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Biomedical Engineers may work in hospitals, universities, industry and laboratories. They specialize in a variety of functional areas, including bioinstrumentation, biomechanics, biomaterials, clinical engineering, medical imaging, rehabilitation engineering and systems physiology. Clinical Engineering involves development and maintenance of computer databases, inventorying medical equipment and instruments as well as purchase of medical equipment used in hospitals. Clinical engineers may work with physicians to customize equipment to the explicit needs of the hospital or medical procedure.
The master’s degree program in Biomedical Engineering offers a clinical engineering internship. The primary objectives for the Clinical Engineering internship are to: (1) provide exposure to hospital organization and administrative structure; (2) provide an opportunity to apply engineering techniques to patient care and hospital-based research; and (3) provide substantial hands-on experience working with health care technology and hospital personnel, including administrators, nurses, technicians and medical staff.
To be considered for the clinical engineering internship, the selection process will include interviews at Baystate Medical Center. The interview is required to secure a graduate assistantship (paid internship). Final selections are made in April for Fall admission.
Length of Clinical Experience
The Clinical Engineering Internship program is hospital-based two year program supported by the Clinical Engineering department at Baystate Medical Center. Each intern is expected to spend 20 hours per week in a hospital’s clinical engineering department.
Clinical Tracks at BMC
Clinical Engineering Department
BMC is affiliated with the following institution/s for this program:
Professional Associations and other information
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, is an excellent resource for information on Biomedical Engineers.

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Joseph was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, a son of Jacob and his wife Rachel. Known as “the righteous one,” he was favored by his father (who gave him a special colored coat) and sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh. Joseph was born in the Mesopotamian town of Haran, to his parents Jacob and Rachel. At the age of six, he left Haran along with his family and journeyed to the land of Canaan, eventually settling in Hebron.
Jacob displayed extra affection to Joseph, who was born to his father’s old age, h presenting him with a specially-crafted garment. This prompted feelings of jealousy within his brothers, especially the sons of Jacob’s other wife, Leah. These ill feelings exacerbated when Joseph repeated two of his dreams to them, in which he was portrayed as ruling over his brethren. In the first, the brothers were gathering wheat in the field, and the brothers bundles bowed to Joseph’s bundle. In the second, Joseph envisioned the sun, the moon, and eleven stars (symbolizing his parents and brothers) bowing to him. Soon enough, when Joseph was seventeen, the tension come to a head. One day, Jacob instructed Joseph to visit his brothers in Shechem, where they were tending their sheep. Litle did he know that this would be the last time he would see his dear son, until their reunion a long twenty-two years later.
Seizing their chance, the brothers threw the unsuspecting Joseph into a pit. A short while later they spotted an Arab caravan passing the scene, and the brothers sold Joseph to the traders. He was eventually brought to Egypt, where he was sold to Potiphar, one of King Pharaoh’s ministers. For a while, things started to look up for young Joseph. Divine success enabled him to find favor in his master’s eyes, and he was appointed head of Potiphar’s estate, However, this would not last for long.
Attracted by his handsome looks, Potiphar’s wife desired to be intimate with him. To her consternation, Joseph continuously refused. One day, when no one was home other than the two of them, the mistress grasped Joseph’s garment, demanding that he consent. Thinking quickly, Joseph slid out of his cloak and ran outside. This self. control earned him the appellation, “Joseph the righteous.” But Potiphar’s wife turned the tables on Joseph, telling her husband that it was Joseph who had tried to entice her. The angry master reacted by placing his trustworthy assistant in prison. joseph’s charisma followed him to prison as well, and the warden soon appointed him as his right-hand man. In time, his unique qualities expressed themselves in an additional area: when the king’s royal cupbearer and baker were imprisoned Joseph successfully interpreted their dreams, correctly predicting that the cupbearer would be released and the baker, hanged.
Two years later, King Pharaoh himself envisioned two dreams, which none of his advisors were able to explain. Remembering the Hebrew youth from his prison days, the cupbearer suggested that Joseph be summoned. Joseph, then thirty interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams as being a Divine prediction for seven years plenty followed by seven years of famine, and advised Pharaoh to prepare by storing grain during the first seven years. Impressed by Joseph’s wisdom, Pharad appointed him as his viceroy, second only to the king himself, and tasked him win readying the nation for the years of famine.
Meanwhile, the effects of the famine were felt in nearby Canaan. Hearing the there was grain in Egypt, Joseph’s brothers journeyed there to buy precious food from the viceroy, not realizing that he was their very own brother.
Joseph decided to utilize this opportunity to observe whether his brothers truly regretted having sold him. Using a succession of dramatic maneuvers, Joseph tested his brothers’ determination to save their youngest brother Benjamin-Joseph’s only maternal brother-from the plot he set up for him. Once he saw their devotion toward Benjamin, Joseph finally revealed his identity to his astonished siblings. Following this heartfelt reunion, Jacob and his family settled in the Goshen section of Egypt. This series of events served as the backdrop for Israel’s ultimate enslavement in Egypt and the subsequent Exodus.
After appointing Joseph as viceroy, Pharaoh gave him as a wife Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Midrashic sources identify Potiphera as none other than Potiphar, Joseph’s previous master. Joseph and Asenath had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, both born during the seven years of plenty. Before Jacob’s death, he gave Joseph a gift: his children would be the only ones from among Jacob’s grandsons to be treated as independent tribes. Indeed, throughout the Jews’ journey in the desert, the tribes of Manasseh and Ephraim received equal status to the other tribes, and they inherited individual portions of the Land of Israel.
Joseph ruled Egypt for a total of eighty years, until his death at the age of 110. his passing, he made his brothers promise to take his coffin along with them when they would eventually leave Egypt for the Promised Land. After his death, he was embalmed and laid to rest in Egypt. Indeed, when the Jews left Egypt many years later, Moses made sure to locate Joseph’s tomb and carry his remains to the Land of Israel.
Joseph was subsequently buried in Shechem (known today as Nablus), and his resting place is visited until today.

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If the New York Knicks want to pry Damian Lillard away from the Portland Trailblazers, it is going to cost them an extravagant number of assets. Ranging from draft selections to quality talent, president Leon Rose would have to accept the fact that parting ways with potential elite talent could be a requirement to land a bonafide star point guard.
One player who should be off-limits is RJ Barrett, as he took a tremendous step forward in his development last season. Elevating his average points to 17.6, Barrett also recorded 3.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and shot 44% from the field. He also advanced in the three-point category, elevating his numbers from 32% in his rookie season to 40% last year.
However, there have been whispers that RJ could be a trade piece in a blockbuster deal for Lillard, who has enjoyed four consecutive All-Star appearances and is nearly 31 years old.
Per Marc Berman of the New York Post:
In a Lillard trade, the Knicks donâ€™t want to have their roster ransacked but likely are willing to give up three of their future first-round picks. RJ Barrett is not considered an untouchable in a deal for a superstar, according to a source.
The Knicks need to be efficient and not overzealous:
Adding Lillard to a team that already has Julius Randle would be extravagant, but the Knicks would lose some of their most valuable pieces in the process. Unfortunately, that is what it takes to trade for a big name, but these deals oftentimes bite back with a simple injury or expiration of a contract.
In this case, Lillard recently signed a four-year, $176 million extension with Portland, which includes a player option in the fourth season during the 2024-25 campaign. The Knicks would have three guaranteed years with Damian on the roster, but they would also lose the opportunity to develop Barrett further and realize his potential as a quality shooting guard.
Considering the jump the Canadian-born Player took last year, there is a reason to believe he could be a star in the coming seasons, but the Knicks will never know if they offer him up in a trade.
The more efficient move would be to sit patiently and wait for free agency to unfold, acquiring quality players with available funds instead of trading your biggest assets for singular players. While adding Lillard would be tremendous, tearing apart the roster could backfire in a big way.
Having just reached the postseason, the Knicks know what they are capable of, and adding talent to weak positions should be a priority, especially with an extremely deep point guard market.

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|Publication number||US7064741 B2|
|Application number||US 10/121,463|
|Publication date||Jun 20, 2006|
|Filing date||Apr 11, 2002|
|Priority date||Apr 18, 2001|
|Also published as||US20020154087|
|Publication number||10121463, 121463, US 7064741 B2, US 7064741B2, US-B2-7064741, US7064741 B2, US7064741B2|
|Inventors||Yoshihiro Katsu, Akiko Nishikai, Michikazu Noguchi, Masaru Suzuki|
|Original Assignee||International Business Machines Corporation|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (11), Classifications (18), Legal Events (6)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present invention relates to a planar light source device, a display device and an optical reflection sheet.
As an image display device for a personal computer or other various monitors, use of liquid crystal display devices has been widespread. In general, a liquid crystal display device has a liquid crystal display panel and a backlight unit disposed on a back thereof. The liquid crystal display panel displays an image by controlling light transmitted therethrough. Among some types of liquid crystal display devices, there is one having a sidelight type backlight unit. The sidelight type backlight unit typically includes a cold cathode fluorescent tube as a light source disposed on a side of a display surface of the device.
On back lower surface 15 c of the light guide plate is formed a dot pattern made of white ink or consisting of concave or convex structural portions. Light from cold cathode tube 16 passes through a light incident surface 15 a into the light guide plate 15 and propagates therein. Since the refractive index of the light guide plate is greater than that of air, light would not be emitted from the upper surface 15 b of the light guide plate without the patterned back (lower) surface 15 c. Such a pattern on back surface 15 c changes the angle of light propagation in the light guide plate and causes the light to be emitted from light emitting surface 15 b.
Light incident on back surface 15 c is reflected (in a scattered manner) by the provided pattern. Thus, the angle of the light is changed, and constant light is emitted from upper surface 15 b. Light having the angle thereof changed is partially made incident again onto surface 15 c, transmitted through the surface 15 c, reflected by reflection sheet 18, and made incident again into light guide plate 15. Light made incident onto concave or convex structural portions is partially reflected thereon, the other part being transmitted therethrough and also reflected by reflection sheet 18. Thus, since the angle of this light is also changed, it too is emitted from upper surface 15 b.
The dot pattern or the pattern of concave/convex structural portions is formed so that the density thereof can be varied, depending on the locations thereof. Thus, the luminance of light emitted from upper surface 15 b is substantially even.
In a conventional sidelight type backlight unit, a white reflection sheet has been used. While a white reflection sheet has relatively high reflectivity, it also has many diffusion reflection components. Specular reflectance of a typical white reflection sheet is several percent. Meanwhile, a reflection sheet of metal (e.g., having a silver reflectance layer) has much higher reflectivity than such a white reflection sheet. Particularly, such a metal reflection sheet has more specular reflection components than a white reflection sheet. In a liquid crystal display, proper luminance is obviously a significant technical aspect, particularly in a liquid crystal display for use in a notebook type PC or the like. In order to achieve luminance improvement of liquid crystal displays, particularly, improvement of the front luminance thereof, a reflection sheet having many specular reflection components, and is comprised of metal, has been attempted. However, the inventors of the present invention have discovered that a problem of unevenness in luminance occurs when a silver-layered reflection sheet is used for the sidelight type backlight unit. For example, if the reflection sheet is pushed by finger from the back thereof, light emitted from the backlight unit will have uneven brightness levels. In such backlight units, the back of the frame accommodating the reflection sheet, and the light guide plate typically has large openings. These openings are made for the purpose of reducing weight of the backlight unit and thus the overall display. The back of the frame has a plurality of large openings and a plurality of beams defining the openings. Hence, when the backlight unit is mounted onto the liquid crystal display, portions of the backlight unit, which are exposed from the openings, are pressed by other parts of the liquid crystal display, or the reflection sheet is pressed by the beams. Moreover, even if the back of the frame does not have the openings, the unevenness in luminance is sometimes recognized because the reflection sheet may be warped.
In a backlight unit in which a pattern of concave/convex structural portions are formed on the guide plate and a silver reflection sheet is combined with such structural portions on the back of the light guide plate, unevenness in brightness from the emitting surface of the light guide plate resulted. In contrast, in the case of a light guide plate having a white ink dot pattern, unevenness in brightness was not visually recognized. This is believed to be because the concave/convex structural portions have a much smaller diffusion capability than the white ink dot pattern. Moreover, the problem of uneven luminance owing to the aforementioned press by a finger was more serious, especially when using a downward-facing prism sheet (as opposed to an upward-facing prism sheet). This is believed to occur because, while the upward-facing prism sheet has a function of reflecting light incident thereon to return the same to the light guide plate, the downward-facing prism sheet is used to emit light once incident thereon directly to the display panel. As a result, it was discovered that the occurrence of uneven luminance depends on the distance between the reflection sheet and the light guide plate. A transparent polyethylene terephthalate sheet was interposed between the silver reflection layer and the light guide plate, and luminance was measured while varying a thickness of the transparent sheet. It was learned that it was possible to reduce the unevenness in luminance by thickening the transparent sheet. However, it was also discovered that two problems were caused by interposing such a transparent sheet in such a manner. One was a lowering of luminance due to absorption of light by the transparent sheet. For example, in the case of interposing a sheet having a thickness of 75 micrometers, a lowering of luminance by about 6% occurred. Another is a problem of a “bright line”. The light guide plate and the reflection sheet are sandwiched by a reflector of the cold cathode tube. When a thick transparent sheet is interposed in this region, light is made incident from a side of the transparent sheet, resulting in the incident light becoming a “bright line” and appearing on the surface of the backlight unit.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 9(1997)-90107 discloses a technique in which glass beads are coated on the surface of the reflection sheet in the sidelight type backlight unit. Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11(1999)-64613 discloses a reflection body having an uneven layer consisting of a particle layer and a metal reflection layer formed thereon in a direct type backlight unit. However, neither of these embodiments appear to consider unevenness in luminance which occurs when using a metal reflection sheet. In the above-described documents, the glass beads and the uneven layer are formed for the purpose of diffusion and reflection of light. Accordingly, front luminance is reduced.
It is a primary object of the present invention to enhance the display device art.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a backlight unit display device capable of increasing the front luminance thereof while reducing unevenness in luminance compared to a conventional backlight unit device using a white reflection sheet.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a display device of the type defined herein which can be produced relatively expeditiously and thus at relatively low cost to the purchaser thereof.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a light source device comprising a light source for emitting light, a light guide including a light incident surface for receiving the emitted light from the light source, the light incident surface being substantially adjacent the light source, a light emitting surface for emitting the light incident from the light source, and a back having a plurality of structural portions for reflecting thereon and transmitting therethrough the incident light, the back being substantially opposite to the light emitting surface, a reflection layer having a reflection surface for reflecting the light emitted from the back of the light guide, the reflection layer being disposed adjacent the back of the light guide, and a plurality of spacers positioned substantially between the reflection surface of the reflection layer and the back of the light guide so as to maintain a predetermined spacing therebetween.
Preferably, an area ratio of the plurality of spacers to the reflection surface ranges from about 0.1% to about 20%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 10%. Further, a height of the columnar structural portions (spacers) may be 15 micrometers or higher.
It is possible, according to one aspect of the invention, to use spacers as columnar structural portions, formed of a transparent material, on the reflection surface. According to another aspect, it is possible to provide spacers including inner columnar structural portions formed under the reflection layer and outer layers formed of the same material as that of the reflection layer outside the columnar structural portions.
Preferably, the light source device may comprise a prism sheet having a plurality of prism structural portions formed on one surface thereof, the prism structural portions designed for regulating the emitted angles of light transmitted through the prism sheet. Preferably, the prism sheet is disposed on an upper surface of the light guide in order for the prism structural portions to face the light guide.
According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a display device which comprises a backlight unit and a display panel including a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix, the display panel displaying an image by controlling transmission of light from the backlight unit through the plurality of pixels, wherein the backlight unit includes a light source, a light guide having a light incident surface for receiving light from the light source, the light incident surface being opposite to the light source, a light emitting surface for emitting the light incident from the light source, and a back having any of a plurality of concave structural portions and a plurality of convex structural portions for reflecting thereon and transmitting therethrough the incident light, the back being opposite to the light emitting surface, a metal reflection layer for reflecting the light emitted from the back of the light guide, the metal reflection layer being disposed on the back of the light guide, and a plurality of columnar structural portions arranged discretely between a reflection surface of the metal reflection layer and the back of the light guide so as to maintain a specified interval therebetween.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an optical reflection sheet comprising a base sheet, a reflection layer formed on the base sheet, and a plurality of columnar structural portions positioned on the base sheet and extending above the reflection layer, the structural portions having an area ratio to the reflection layer ranging from about 0.1% to about 20% and having a height of 15 micrometers or higher.
Finally, according to still a further aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical reflection sheet comprising a base sheet, a reflection layer formed on the base sheet, and a plurality of structural portions positioned on the base sheet and covered by the reflection layer, the structural portions having an area ratio to the reflection layer ranging from about 0.1% to about 20% and having a height of 15 micrometers or higher.
It is believed that a light source device, display device and optical reflection sheet possessing the distinct advantages defined herein over known such structures would constitute significant advancements in the art.
For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
In a backlight unit according to one embodiment of this invention, a plurality of spacers are arranged between a light guide plate and a reflection sheet located on a back thereof. Even if the reflection sheet is pressed, a constant clearance is maintained between the back of the light guide plate and the reflection sheet by these spacers. It is thus possible to reduce unevenness in luminance on the surface of the backlight unit. Hereinafter, description will be made of a liquid crystal display device. The respective drawings are for illustrating this particular device, but it is understood that the invention is not limited to those of the liquid crystal type.
Numeral 207 denotes a frame for accommodating the various parts of the backlight unit 201, such as the light guide plate and prism sheet. Prism sheet 204 and/or diffusion sheet 203 are preferably formed as an uneven structure comprised of organic resin on a base film made of a material such as polyethylene terephthalate, having a combined thickness of several hundred micrometers. Frame 207 is preferably formed of an organic resin material such as polycarbonate. The bottom of frame 207 has four large openings (not shown) defined by two beams (not shown) formed in a cross shape on the bottom of the frame. Weight reduction of backlight unit 201 is attained by providing openings in such a manner.
Liquid crystal display panel 202 has a display area comprised of a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix, surrounded by a picture frame area. Liquid crystal display panel 202 also has an array substrate having an array circuit formed thereon, a second substrate opposite thereto, and liquid crystal material sealed therebetween. Such elements are known and further description is not necessary. Reference numeral 209 denotes a cold cathode fluorescent tube which serves as a linear light source and numeral 208 denotes a metal bezel holding and protecting liquid crystal display panel 202 and the backlight unit 201. Backlight unit 201, as understood, is composed of diffusion sheet 203, prism sheet 204, light guide plate 205, reflection sheet 206, frame 207 and cold cathode tube 209. Cold cathode tube 209 is disposed within a cylindrical lamp reflector 301.
Each pixel in the display area of liquid crystal display panel 202 displays any one color of red, green and blue. A plurality of signal lines and gate lines are arranged in a matrix in the display area on the array substrate. The signal lines and gate lines are arranged so as to overlap approximately perpendicularly to each other. Each pixel applies an electric field to the liquid crystal based on a display signal voltage inputted from a driver IC 210 or 211 (see below). Typically, the driver IC is connected to the array substrate through a tab connection (shown), but in some cases, it is directly provided on a glass substrate of the array substrate.
Typically, a plurality of source driver ICs 210 for the signal lines are provided along an X-axis edge of the TFT array substrate, and a plurality of gate driver ICs 211 for the gate lines controlling gate voltages are provided along a Y-axis edge. A voltage inputted from each source driver IC 210 is sent to a pixel electrode through source/drain of a TFT, then the pixel electrode and a common electrode apply a voltage to the liquid crystal. Such an applied voltage to the liquid crystal can be changed by changing the voltage from source driver IC 210, thus light transmittance of the liquid crystal is controlled. A circuit applying a common potential to the common electrode is constituted on a control circuit board (not shown). The present invention can be applied to a variety of liquid crystal display panels, several of which are known, e.g., simple matrix type, active matrix type, etc.
Prism sheet 204 is a so-called downward-facing prism sheet. On one surface of this prism sheet are formed a plurality of prism structural portions having a light collection action. A prism sheet having prism structural portions facing the light guide plate is called the downward-facing prism sheet. A cross-section of the plurality of prism structural portions indicates a sawtooth shape, and ridgelines thereof extend from one side of the sheet to the other side. On light emitting surface 205 b of light guide plate 205 are formed a plurality of prism structural portions, each having a triangular shape in cross section, the prism structural portions extending from the light incident surface to a surface opposite thereto. A height of the triangular cross section of each prism structural portion is typically about 10 to several 10's of micrometers. Prism sheet 204 is disposed so that the ridgelines of the prism structural portions on the light guide plate can be perpendicular to the ridgelines of the prism structural portions of prism sheet 204. Note that another structure is enabled, in which the above-described prism structural portions mainly having a function of regulating an angle of the emitted light are formed as the concave/convex structural portions on back 205 c of the light guide plate, and concave/convex structural portions mainly having a function of assuring the light passing from the emitting surface is evenly emitted from surface 205 b.
Note that, as such a prism sheet, it is also possible to use an upward-facing prism sheet disposed so that the prism structural portions face upward. However, since the upward-facing prism sheet is used in a pair, the luminance is lowered in comparison with the downward-facing prism sheet functioning as one sheet.
Moreover, the prism structural portions do not necessarily have to be formed on light emitting surface 205 b of the light guide plate. It is also possible to add another prism sheet instead of the prism structural portions on the light guide plate. As a matter of course, it is also possible to omit the diffusion sheet, alternatively to roughen one surface of the prism sheet and integrate the prism sheet and the diffusion sheet. For the prism structural portions, it is also possible to adopt a conical shape or polygonal shape besides the above.
However, in order to improve the luminance of the entire display and the front luminance, a structure is preferable, in which the light guide plate 205 having the prism structural portions and one sheet of the downward-facing prism sheet 204 are used.
As shown in
The light reflected on the concave/convex structural portions and the light reflected on reflection sheet 206 are incident onto light emitting surface 205 b of the light guide plate. Since an incident angle of the light incident onto light emitting surface 205 b is smaller than the critical angle, the incident light is emitted from light emitting surface 205 b. The light from light emitting surface 205 b is collected toward the front direction of the display surface by prism sheet 204. The light reflected in the downward-facing prism sheet is emitted to the display panel 202. Diffusion sheet 203 contributes to evenness of the luminance on the display surface by diffusing light from the prism sheet 204. Diffusion sheet 203 is disposed between light guide plate 205 and prism sheet 204, as shown.
In this embodiment, an Ag reflection sheet is preferably used as reflection sheet 206. However, the reflection sheet can be formed of other metal such as Al. Alternatively, other than the metal reflection layer formed of Ag or Al, a reflection layer using a liquid crystal material or the like can also be used.
An extremely thin protective layer (not shown) is deposited on the Ag layer. This protective layer prevents oxidation of the Ag. On the Ag layer, a plurality of columnar structural portions are discretely formed. The columnar structural portions in
Columnar structural portions 505 thus have inner cores comprised of spherical particles as inner columnar structural portions with the Ag reflection layer serving as an outer layer formed on the outside of these inner cores. Columnar structural portions 505 are similar to transparent columnar structural portions 503 formed on the Ag reflection layer in
The height of the columnar structural portions is based on unevenness of luminance on the surface of the backlight unit. The height is preferably about 15 micrometers or higher, more preferably 20 micrometers or higher, far more preferably 25 micrometers or higher. When the height (the interval between the reflection surface and the back of the light guide plate) is set at 25 micrometers or higher, unevenness in luminance caused by the aforementioned pressing force, e.g., by an operator's finger, is barely noticeable. In order to maintain the interval between the reflection surface and the back of the light guide plate against such a pressing force from the outside, it is preferable to have as many columnar structural portions as possible. However, if too many columnar structural portions are arranged, diffuse reflection components on the columnar structural portions are increased, thus lowering the front luminance of the backlight unit. An area ratio of the columnar structural portions to the reflection surface must be determined based on a balance between the function as spacers and the reduction of the specular reflection components (meaning the increase of the diffuse reflection components). The area ratio of the columnar structural portions to the reflection surface is preferably set in a range from about 0.1% to about 20%. When the ratio exceeds this range, the specular reflection components of the reflection sheet are reduced, and the advantages obtained using the Ag reflection are also reduced. The area ratio of the columnar structural portions to the reflection surface is set more preferably in a range from 0.1% or more to 10% or less, far more preferably in a range from 0.1% or more to 5% or less. Here, this area ratio is a ratio of the sum of the maximum sectional area of the columnar structural portions to the entire reflection surface.
The light incident from light incident surface 205 c into light guide plate 205 propagates in light guide plate 205 with repeated reflection. During the propagation, the light is partially made incident onto the concave structural portions formed on back 205 c. The light incident onto the concave structural portions is partially reflected on the slant surfaces thereof, as shown. Moreover, since the incident angle of the light incident onto the slant surfaces of the concave structural portions is smaller than the critical angle, other incident light is transmitted therethrough and reaches reflection sheet 206. The light incident onto reflection sheet 206 is regularly reflected thereon and returns to back 205 c. Since the large number of columnar structural portions are formed on reflection sheet 206, even if a pressing force is applied from the outside onto reflection sheet 206, a constant clearance is maintained between back 205 c of light guide plate and reflection sheet 206. As mentioned, the occurrence of uneven luminance is suppressed by maintaining the clearance as also described above. One believed reason for this is that the light transmitted through the concave structural portions has a degree of diffusibility due to the roughness of the concave structural portions. Hence, if the clearance is large, the diffusibility of the light reflected on the reflection sheet is increased, which is believed to contribute to the reduction of the unevenness in luminance on the display surface.
Moreover, the light components incident onto each slant surface of the concave structural portions are partially reflected thereon and emitted from the light emitting surface. Meanwhile, the light transmitted through each concave structural portion is reflected on the reflection sheet, passes through the light guide plate, and is emitted from the light emitting surface. As understood from
Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alternations can be made therein without departing from spirit and scope of the inventions as defined by the appended claims. For example, it is also possible to form the columnar structural portions of only Ag without using a material other than Ag. Moreover, not being limited to the above-mentioned shape, it is possible to adopt a semispherical shape, a square-pillar shape, and others. In
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Dental implants in Garden City, GA mean more than a new tooth. This technology replaces the entire anatomy, including your lost root, making it a permanent tooth loss solution.
The implant itself is your replacement root. This is capped with an abutment, which is later topped with a dental crown (replacement tooth).
Tooth Replacement in Garden City, GA
We offer a range of tooth replacement options, including dental implants, dentures, partial dentures, and dental bridges. But the dental implant is the option that is most like a natural tooth because it comes with all the parts—root and tooth.
You can also opt for a few dental implants—typically up to six—to secure a dental bridge or a denture as well. This is a fantastic option for full or significant tooth loss.
The Dental Implant Process
Your dentist in Garden City evaluates your oral health, including your jawbone density and your sinus placement (the latter for upper implants). You may require pretreatments such as bone grafting if your jawbone shows significant deterioration.
If you are a good fit for dental implants, your dentist schedules your implant surgery. This means placing the tooth root in your jaw under anesthesia. The root is thin but strong and is usually made of durable titanium. Over time, this root integrates, and you’re ready for your abutment and replacement tooth—or prosthetic.
Once your entire implant is complete, you simply adopt an excellent oral hygiene routine and visit your dentist regularly. Between implant steps and following your dental crown, your dentist may provide more specific instructions based on your unique case.
Contact your 31408 Dentist for More Information on Quality Dental Implants
We like to help our patients make good decisions for their smiles. If you have questions, we are always happy to chat with you. If you’re ready to schedule an implant consultation, reach out to one of our helpful team members today.


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June 26, 2013
Austin close to commit
Claremont (Calif.) three-star offensive lineman Jordan Austin has seen his stock sizzle this spring and summer, culminating in a USC scholarship offer Wednesday.
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Married at First Sight‘s Karen Landry said she couldn’t believe the positive that is coming at her. In fact, she said viewers surprised her. Some of the things they said came as a shocker since most people thought she was a villain on season 11 of MAFS.
Married at First Sight: Karen Landry & Miles Williams Choose Marriage
During the entire season of this Lifetime show, fans thought Karen Landry was a “prude” and terrible for holding herself back from Miles Williams. As Married at First Sight progressed, Karen got some people on her side. And by the time the reunion show was out and Soap Dirt reported how she truly felt about her husband, she won a lot of fans over.
Some viewers say they feel like Married at First Sight production “played them” with the editing of the show. And they said that Karen Landry seems to be very likable. One fan even commented jokingly, “I want someone to love me like Karen loves those wings,” on a picture of Karen Landry eating wings while hanging out with Miles.
Married at First Sight fans got the answer to the very private question of the bedroom on the reunion show. In fact, Miles said that Karen fulfilled all of his needs, both mentally and physically. After that, Karen got many more people that side with her. There were a lot of women that did still want Miles to know he had backups—and Karen Landry let everyone know she didn’t like that.
Karen Thanks Fans for Support
During the show, Karen Landry got a lot of nasty feedback, and it seems like she read some of it online. But the Married at First Sight castmember said the positivity she is experiencing surprised her. It seems like she thought fans would keep loving on Miles and hating on her, but that’s not the case.
Some fans reached out to Married at First Sight star Karen Landry and told her not to listen to haters. Other people ask her about her style and how to do their hair. But Karen said that overall, everyone is very nice to her and that it was unexpected.
Karen Landry said she is grateful for the experience of Married at First Sight. But many fans think that she wouldn’t go through with it again if she had. Some even think she might have the same feeling as Henry Rodriguez—likening it to walking on glass barefoot for miles.
Married at First Sight: Focusing on Self Care
Karen told fans that she thought it was important to focus on self-care in a tough time. In fact, she shared how she takes care of herself through meditation and journaling. Fans of Married at First Sight said she sounds a lot like Miles, and they see why the experts matched this couple.
It doesn’t seem like Karen Landry and Miles are thinking about children any time soon. Even so, fans of Married at First Sight keep asking who wants to have kids first. Most viewers agree that Miles’ friend Woody Randall will have kids first.
Whatever the case, viewers are warming up to Karen. And many people stopped comparing her actions to Iris Caldwell from season 9.
Keep up with Married at First Sight on Soap Dirt.

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Heading to a Gun Show? The Government Is Watching
New documents obtained by the Wall Street Journal show that police offices are scanning license plates at gun shows at the behest of the federal government.
Emails reviewed by The Wall Street Journal show agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency crafted a plan in 2010 to use license-plate readers—devices that record the plate numbers of all passing cars—at gun shows in Southern California, including one in Del Mar, not far from the Mexican border.
I've been to the Del Mar gun show and there aren't many guns there. I used to call it the "Knives and Beef Jerky" show (after all, we are talking about California).
Agents are using the information they gather from gun shows in hopes of locating gun-smugglers, according to WSJ sources. Does this seem like an invasion of privacy to you? Some people think so, while law enforcement says it is necessary to track illegal activity. I don't agree. There are all kinds of things law enforcement can do to track illegal activity, but they are restricted from doing when they violate citizens' civil liberties.
Have their been any arrests made as a result of tracking gun show attendees? The WSJ says there is no indication of "any arrests or investigative leads."
This isn't the first time the public has learned about sketchy surveillance at gun show.
Last year, the Journal reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration had considered conducting such surveillance at gun shows, but scrapped the plans for unclear reasons. Emails and interviews with law-enforcement officials show ICE went ahead with the strategy in 2010, relying on local police to do so.
Gun Owners of America's Erich Pratt says, “Information on law-abiding gun owners ends up getting recorded, stored, and registered, which is a violation of the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act and of the Second Amendment.”
An ICE spokeswoman confirmed that agents in San Diego conducted some kind of operation at the Del Mar gun show. “In conducting these operations, HSI San Diego and its partners make every effort to utilize all investigative methods for planning purposes,” she said. “As for specific methods, HSI San Diego does not comment.”
License plate readers are used for many things by law enforcement officers such as searching for fugitives, missing children, and, the WSJ points out, the man who allegedly set off a bomb in NYC.


The Rupert Ratio Unit Single Manual - Volume 3 The Lesser Known Models
This third volume in the Rupert Ratio Unit Single Manual, examines those BSA (and Triumph) Unit Singles which were made in low volumes or for special orders for overseas markets, the military and police. It aims to fill many of the small gaps in the Unit Single story by covering the low volume models which are usually overlooked. Not strictly a manual since the procedures for disassembly, repairs, re-assembly and parts identifications have been described in detail in Volume 1: The engine and Volume 2: Everything but the Engine.
Volume 3 - Lesser Known Models describes why these models were made and the differences between them and the more common Unit Singles. Where available, specialised BSA Parts Lists are reproduced to ensure the restoration enthusiast has as much information as possible to restore these models to the original specification. The book covers the C15 Trials Pastoral, a number of Police Models, Military Prototypes, The C15 trials and scrambles 'Special' models, the B44GP, TR25wC and B44VSC, and the elusive B25 Woodsman only ten of which were ever made. It includes rare original BSA parts lists for these less than common models, and additionally for the more common models, interim dealers parts lists covering the years when no standard parts books were produced by BSA. Volume 3 completes the three volume work The Rupert Ratio Unit Single Manual and will be an invaluable publication to those lucky enough to own one or more of the rare models which have found their way into these pages.
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Add the cooked stew to the casserole to which you have added a handful of white cheedar cheese and then sprinkle the top with another handful of white cheddar. Place the second piece of pastry on the top and rustically seal and bunch the pastry together. Give the pastry an egg wash and put it back in the oven to brown and puff.
Jamie Oliver has a way with food that always surprises me. He makes it look so easy and strikes down all of the conventional wisdom that I have always taken for granted. This beef, Guinness and cheese pie is an Irish version of the English steak and kidney pie. It includes two of the ingredients that Ireland is famous for, beef and Guinness Stout.
Jamie’s show, Jamie at Home, appears on the Cooking Channel. His rustic kitchen and abundant garden are the scenes for all of his cooking. He works fast and throws his dishes together with ease and aplomb. While watching him make this beef pie I was amazed at how quickly it all came together. He did not take time to brown the meat, which I always have done in batches. He threw it all in the pot, swirled it around with the vegetables and then tore (rather than sliced up) his mushrooms and added them to the mix. We have all gotten used to Ina Garten’s expression, “How easy is that?” With Jamie it is “brilliant” and when a dish is finished and shown to the camera it is “Happy days”.
Even though he makes it look easy this dish did take a little time. But I did feel liberated to be able to do a little dumping. I cooked the onions for a long time to get them browned and caramelized, added the garlic and rosemary, the “knob” of butter, and then the chopped carrots and celery. I cooked these for a few minutes, then dumped all of the beef into the pot, added the flour and swirled it around for a few minutes. The Guinness Stout went in, I brought it to a boil. and put it in the oven to cook. “Brilliant”.
The next step is the pastry. This also is fairly easy. Use two sheets of puff pastry rolled slightly to fit your dish. Place one in the casserole and brush the edges with a beaten egg. Lightly score the second piece.
Serve the beef pie with cooked peas. “Happy Days”. We loved this dish. Here is Jamie’s recipe.

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JBT Corporation, an American food processing machinery company, has signed an agreement to purchase A&B Process Systems (A&B), a leading provider of processing systems for the food and beverage industry, for $102 million.
Located in Stratford, WI, A&B specializes in the design, manufacturing, automation and installation of liquid foods turnkey production systems. This acquisition, combined with JBT's recently completed acquisition of Stork Food & Dairy Systems, strengthens JBT's liquid foods portfolio. A&B also brings a large field service operation that will strengthen JBT's installation and aftermarket business.
JBT says it will expand the geographical reach of A&B’s portfolio which currently is limited to the U.S. and Canada.
Tom Giacomini, JBT's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, "
“We are very pleased to welcome A&B to the JBT team, bringing with it a rich history of serving the food processing industry for more than 40 years,” said Tom Giacomini, JBT chairman, president and CEO. “This transaction – like the four companies we acquired over the past year and a half – supports our Next Level strategy of acquiring leading companies that strengthen our protein processing and liquid foods portfolios. While we have significantly exceeded our Next Level 2017 acquisition growth target, we will maintain our disciplined pursuit of strategic opportunities."
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015.


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Q.I have a large Crinum Augustum plant
It had a huge amount of dead leaves in the center. I have removed much of the dead material. I can see new shoots in among the larger trunks of the plant. The leaves appear soggy. It does bloom, and soon the stem of the flower droops and the flower dies. I don’t know how to remove pups. I tried digging around one of the plants but found that difficult to not destroy the roots and still separate the one plant. I believe I am doing something wrong with pup removal.
It is a good idea to clean up around the base and remove the dead leaves and pups.
Regular watering, but allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Fertilize 3 times a years with a good quality granular fertilizer. Spring, Summer and again in Fall.
In my research I found that removal of the pups is easiest following a rain or watering.
Use a sharp, small shovel and get in between the mother and the pup and push down until you separate the pup.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

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PUMP STREET BAKERY IS A SMALL, FAMILY OWNED BAKERY & CAFÉ IN THE VILLAGE OF ORFORD, ON SUFFOLK’S HERITAGE COAST.
We pride ourselves in offering outstanding bread and handmade pastries, all made daily in the village. We showcase our bread and pastries in our intimate café by serving breakfasts, sandwiches and savouries alongside the best directly traded, artisanal tea and coffee.
We test and develop each recipe to ensure we are making the most superb bread possible. We make each loaf by hand using only the finest ingredients: no preservatives, no additives, no softeners. We are proud members of the Real Bread Campaign. Our bread is sold on the day it was made so that it reaches the customer at its absolute best.
Full product list here
If you would like to place an order, please call us or email email@example.com - We require three days notice in order to be able to take special orders (e.g. call on Wednesday for Saturday). If you have missed the deadline we would be happy to hear from you on the day and we will put aside anything you would like from our stock on the day.


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Pretty Fall Flowers - The Sweetest Occasion
pumpkin vase centerpiece
Centro de mesa
Autumn flowers Arranged by Yuri Tanabe - I would swap out the pears for mini pumpkins, gourds and/or apples ... love the flowers!
.Seasonal Mary Floral
I love these arrangements, I think I could duplicate this in silk flowers.
peonies and succulents (link has loads of beautiful ideas for using succulents in your wedding)
figs & flowers
DIY fresh floral garland tutorial - for swags or garlands - can also use silks (simpler) | VIA #WEDDINGPINS.NET

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Patiently Waiting to Commit
There are times in life when people are hungry to have a partner to help them in the difficult times, sympathise with them when things go wrong and pick up the burden when it becomes too heavy. A commitment to another person for a lifetime means that partner will be there through whatever occurs, and it is a comforting thought to those who are still waiting to find the right one. They might be tempted to just choose the next person who comes into their life, but waiting to commit to the person who will suit them best is the smart way to live a good life.
The Romance of Dating
To modern singles, there is little left when it comes to the romance of dating. They see it as a market where they are often expected to carry the burden of a relationship without getting much in return. those who are eager to share their lives will often find their new partners are interested only in what can be provided for them at that moment, and asking for any type of commitment will drive them away. It is sad that a person’s hopes and dreams can be dashed so callously, but many modern daters are looking more to the immediate future than to the happiness they can find in the far future with the right partner. Dating should be about romance, and it should make both people feel they are exploring the possibility of finding a lifelong partner instead of a regular date for the next few months.
The Burdens of Partnership
Relationships between people are generally progressive, and many couples do well through the first few steps. Once they have made a small commitment, things can change drastically between them. A partner who was open, honest and caring might suddenly become demanding. This is when the burdens of partnership will show each person when they are not at their best, and it is the time to decide whether or not to continue the relationship. If the load is too difficult to carry now, it will be worse as the relationship progresses.
The Right One
There are few relationships that will ever be perfect, but that does not mean a partner is not the right one. They might leave their clothes all over the floor, but they make it up by creating beautiful dinners just for their partner. Paying bills on time might be difficult for them, but they see romance as a way of life. In the end, their contribution to the relationship balances out the negatives. This is when each person should see they can make a commitment because they have found the person who will be with them for a lifetime.
Any type of relationship commitment is more than just a few words spoken to each other, and it deserves to be thought out before making it. For those who believe that the romance they see now is what they will always have, they need to take a step back and look at the reality of their partner. Some will still be able to see the romance that is imbued within the other person, and they will then know their wait to commit is over.

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The urban last-mile is typically defined as the last leg of transportation to the final recipient. According to Matthias, ”while the last-mile is just the shortest, final leg of the global supply chain, it's actually the most complex and most costly part.” That's why getting those one to five kilometres right, is the most critical thing to do to ensure efficient deliveries to consumers.
With more than two thirds of the world’s population predicted to live in cities by 2050 , cities are becoming bigger and more dense. Matthais says it’s this density that is what drives uncertainty for last-mile delivery. “While urban environments are getting increasingly uncertain, consumers are getting increasingly demanding” he says.
Customers want to receive their purchases as fast as possible with 55% of consumers in a CapGemini survey saying they will switch to a competing retailer/brand if it offers a faster delivery service.
The solution Matthias proposes to last-mile logistics problems is multi-tiered distribution. Multi-tiered distribution involves having a larger number of small facilities within urban centres that are located close to the end-consumer. These small facilities are often called satellite facilities. “So, if you fulfil from a local satellite facility rather than from a centralised distribution centre, you have to overcome a shorter distance to that consumer” explains Matthias.
“As we move towards ever faster delivery lead times, ever more individualised logistics services for urban consumers, where you have your distribution facilities, what kind of facilities you have and how you use them, is basically the most strategic question that you have to answer if you want to master the urban last-mile” concludes Matthias.
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Ryan Dalziel took pole position for the 50th Daytona 24 Hours in his Starworks Motorsport Ford-Riley yesterday.
Chevrolet-Corvette’s may have dominated the DP Class at the “Roar Before the 24” practice sessions at Daytona International Speedway last weekend, but it was British Formula 3 champion, Felipe Nasr, who turned heads with a confident display throughout the three-day blitz at the circuit.
Following a dominating performance in Class A of this year’s MSV Formula 3 Cup, 22-year-old racer Aaron Steele has secured a Formula Two test.
For many in the world of motor racing, January represents something of a lull period. The silence that follows post-season testing leaves January feeling like a month stripped of any kind of competitive allure. It is a month that also brings us the 24 Hours of Daytona.


#TechTuesday: Graphene for pressure sensors
Graphene Flagship researchers are using graphene to develop the ultimate pressure sensor for presence detection.
Pressure sensors control thousands of everyday applications, from something as simple as opening your front door to blood pressure monitoring during surgery. Each sensor serves a different purpose but, to operate reliably, they all rely on accuracy and stable pressure measurements.
As wireless devices become the norm in the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0, companies increasingly rely on pressure sensors to monitor and control their applications. Therefore, the demand for these technologies has greatly increased, putting estimations of the worldwide pressure sensor market at €11.4 billion by 2024.
The high flexibility, conductivity and strength of graphene membranes are key properties that enable the next generation of sensors, enabling smarter, safer, and more environmentally friendly electronics for businesses and consumers alike.
Researchers from Graphene Flagship partner TUDelft, Netherlands, have taken advantage of graphene’s excellent properties to develop an ultra-sensitive presence detection sensor. This next generation sensor is comprised of more than 10,000 graphene membranes that are suspended on a 1 m2 silicon chip. When a minute pressure change occurs, the membranes deflect, creating an electrical current which enables the detection of opening or closing doors.
This graphene-enabled sensor is highly sensitive, and an ideal candidate for a wide array of home safety applications, such as intruder alarms on both doors and windows. When connected to a wireless device the sensor is capable of detecting movement and rapidly alerting people in the building, or transmitting a signal to external security systems.
The mystery behind graphene is all but gone, and we are now witnessing mass-scale graphene production, making it an affordable and attractive to current alternatives. We can expect to see a range of graphene-enabled sensors soon available on the market, securing graphene as a household name!


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A 6-0 thrashing that started early.
A game of inches as SKC II lose 1-0
Indy was not clinical in front of goal
SKC II did not take care of the ball in their defensive third
Coming off the bench, Jamil Roberts got his first pro goal
Now one home win in seven games for SKC II.
SKC II were unable to make the most of their chances.
SKC II’s three-game unbeaten run ends with five points.
SKC II are now unbeaten from their last three.
John Pulskamp was stellar for SKC II.
The Switchbacks won 4-0 with two penalties and a man advantage for over a half
Union Omaha won 2-1 over SKC II

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“National Tapioca Pudding Day”: The Practical Joker
|And this would be the point you should run away screaming.|
“The Practical Joker” was the Animated Series episode I most dreaded having to watch, even before knowing about Margaret Armen’s submissions. And, while the actual episode isn’t anywhere near as dreadful as I feared it was going to be, it’s still concerning as it marks the point where The Animated Series treads the closest to becoming the one thing that would simply torpedo its legacy: Children’s television.
Now, there’s nothing inherently wrong with children’s television. When it’s working properly, there’s an elegance to children’s television that can make it fundamentally more sophisticated and effective than “adult” fiction because it doesn’t shy away from being idealistic or taking a stand. Indeed, my very favourite television shows were, in fact, designed with children predominantly in mind or at least operated according to a logic that children would find recognisable. But this…is not the kind of children’s television I’m talking about here.
Before I go any further I should probably get the plot synopsis out of the way. While taking a break from a geological survey mission, the Enterprise is randomly attacked by a fleet of Romulan battlecruisers. After seeking refuge in an electrically-charged space cloud, a series of strange occurrences starts to befall the crew. All the cups and silverware are replaced with trick ones, Spock’s science station scanner is replaced with one that has black ink on the eyepieces and the replicators start shooting food out at anyone who tries to use them. Finally, in a woefully iconic moment, Kirk storms onto the bridge and fumes about how someone stole his uniform from the laundry chute and replaced it with one that has “Kirk is a Jerk” emblazoned on the back in bold lettering. After taking turns blaming each other, the crew soon realizes that their practical joker is the Enterprise computer itself, which is suffering from an electronic nervous breakdown as a result of the charged storm the ship passed through. The crew must now work against the clock to interpret and outmanoeuvre the ship’s erratic behaviour before it outwits everyone by plunging them into the Neutral Zone.
So it’s dumb, but inoffensively so. In fact, it’s actually somewhat clever as it starts out leading us to believe it’s going to be a rote and banal children’s television story about a practical joker who will eventually get their comeuppance and learn a lesson about playing hurtful jokes on people before turning into a basic Star Trek techno-puzzle about a computer going out of control. In essence, the episode has played a practical joke on us through subverting expectations, but it’s not really an especially good one as neither type of story is something terribly easy to get excited about. Now, the basic concept of the back half of the episode, that of the Enterprise gaining sentience and leaving clues for its crew to figure out, is actually pretty interesting and it’s a testament to their shared skill as writers that Brannon Braga and Joe Menosky eventually do this story for Star Trek: The Next Generation and manage to make it something other than an unwatchably cringe-worthy disaster. But that story is not this one, and while there are significantly worse ways to kill twenty minutes, I’d be hard pressed to call “The Practical Joker” a highlight of the series. There are a few funny lines and moments, but nothing that struck me as especially memorable.
The other notable thing about this episode is that it introduces the Holodeck. It’s called the rec room here, but it’s self evidently what we’d now call a Holodeck: A room the crew can go to on their off hours to relax in any one of its pre-programmed virtual reality environments. Gene Roddenberry had actually wanted to introduce the Holodeck in the third season of the Original Series, but budget cuts and his own stepping back from day-to-day duties meant he didn’t get to put it into an episode until the Animated Series. And, given we now have the Holodeck, we of course also now have the Holodeck malfunction: In this case the Enterprise plays a joke on McCoy, Sulu and Uhura by locking them in, laying a pit trap for them and then cycling through all the different programmes until settling on a whiteout in an arctic tundra and putting them at risk for exposure. And, although the Holodeck works best when it’s used to explore themes of artifice, metafiction and genre mashup and while we’ll have to wait for its reappearance in Star Trek: The Next Generation before we get there, the first appearance of such an iconic part of the franchise is definitely worth paying attention to.
Now, having exhausted basically all the erudition I can derive from this episode, I want to focus more on the direction it seemed to be going before it pulled a bait-and-switch and why that had me worried for quite awhile. Of course, what I’m referring to is the tendency to associate animation exclusively with children’s television, and not only children’s television in general, but cheap, disposable and mindless children’s television. At some point in its history, most typically pegged at the moment when Hanna-Barbera figured out how to make filler Saturday Morning programming cost effectively and efficiently, cartoons began to be seen as kid’s stuff not worthy of serious consideration.
Soon, creators themselves began to internalize this negative reputation and started talking down to their audience, resulting in a vast majority of animation becoming insufferably and unwatchably patronizing, either because it was obvious throwaway work nobody put any thought into or because it was irritatingly and smugly didactic in its attempt to “teach a lesson”. It eventually got to the point that James “Shamus” Culhane, a veteran animator and director who worked on the legendary Woody Woodpecker short “The Barber of Seville” (named one of the 50 Greatest Cartoons of All Time by animation historian Jerry Beck) along with numerous Disney Animated Canon movies, flat-out said nobody should make cartoons with children primarily or exclusively in mind as they will inevitably be cripplingly paternalistic.
With the success of shows like The Simpsons, South Park and the output of Pixar in more recent years this attitude no longer seems to be quite as widely accepted as it once was, but I still see it quite a lot. Even in my own experience writing about animation this crops up quite frequently: I get the most snarky and bemused reactions and do the worst traffic numbers whenever I talk about cartoons or children’s television (the exceptions being if I talk about something ubiquitous like the Disney Animated Canon or get picked up on a fluke by a huge community blog). Even trying to get people to accept that something as self-evidently culturally and historically significant as Scooby-Doo probably warrants analysis is an uphill battle. This very blog, in fact, has suffered somewhat: My readership figures and comment threads tapered off significantly following the switch from the Original Series to the Animated Series. And, while I did expect this and can’t chalk the whole thing up to me covering a cartoon show, I also find it hard to believe that’s not a factor either.
And this is noticeable in the production of the Animated Series itself. There’s the fact it aired on Saturday Mornings for one thing, but also look at how D.C. Fontana herself felt compelled to defend “Yesteryear” on the basis that it supposedly “taught a valuable lesson to children” and not on the basis of it being, you know, possibly the single greatest character study in the history of Star Trek to date. “The Magicks of Megas-Tu”, debatably the high water mark of the entire series, was almost never made because the network was afraid it that it would cause children to believe God didn’t exist, and Fontana had to come up with some strangled argument about how Lucian’s status as the Devil implicitly proved God existed as well to convince them to let it go through. Also look at the very obvious science lessons shoehorned into “One Of Our Planets Is Missing” and “The Terratin Incident” that in both cases jarred pretty horribly with the rest of their respective stories. While this might not be a guiding concern for those running the show, it very much seems like something that at least had to be on their minds somewhat.
And now maybe it becomes clear why an episode about a practical joker going around playing pranks on the Enterprise crew would make me nervous. Because there’s no way in hell an episode with this kind of premise would ever have been made on one of the live action shows. And for the first time in the history of the Animated Series that’s not a good thing. The sentient starship stuff, yeah: I previously mentioned Braga and Menosky and they do make it work, and they’re far from the only ones to. The Holodeck stuff? I mean, come on, do I need to even say it? Of course Star Trek comes back to that. But the pranks? Absolutely not. That kind of a setup is the exclusive domain of the absolute dregs of the print-and-forget children’s animation industry, and that’s sobering. So, even though “The Practical Joker” isn’t actually that kind of story, the fact it gets close enough so as to tease us with the possibility it might be is sincerely troubling.
It may be a joke, but I’m not laughing.
January 26, 2014 @ 11:50 pm
And now maybe it becomes clear why an episode about a practical joker going around playing pranks on the Enterprise crew would make me nervous. Because there's no way in hell an episode with this kind of premise would ever have been made on one of the live action shows.
Though if it were, it might look a little like this.
(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
January 27, 2014 @ 12:36 am
…Please don't remind me of that episode. Not just yet.
January 27, 2014 @ 6:37 am
I've shared your analyses of Scooby-Doo with multiple folks, who have all been fascinated. I find it some of the most intriguing aspects of your work because you discover so much simply by taking these shows seriously. They deserve it.
January 27, 2014 @ 7:19 am
That screengrab is one of the all-time greats for the franchise, though. So it has that going for it, which is nice.
January 28, 2014 @ 2:29 pm
Well, thank you. It does mean a lot to me. I'm of the belief anything that culturally ubiquitous pretty much demands to be taken seriously, and I'm not going to apologise for calling Scooby-Doo one of my favourite shows.
February 10, 2014 @ 11:17 pm
Thanks again Josh. I myself take issue with the undervaluing of animated and graphic works that is still around. I don't want to have to justify myself when enjoying narrative in a visual form, that is non live action and in actuality can take greater leaps of imagination and be more brave.
Darren Aronofsky produced his Director's Cut of his film The Fountain in graphic novel form along with the artist Kent Williams. Regarding his film, he said afterwards that he had wanted to depict the travelling of the biosphere ship horizontally across the screen, rather than the normal ascending vertically, but due to production constraints he pretty much had to do the latter. In the book he simply visioned it the way he wanted to.
Sad to hear that the readership has dropped of for this section – I am actually finding this part the most fascinating and fruitful so far – lots of ground being laid for the future. And it is always exciting to see how something like this grows by spawning itself into new media. For my part I am on the journey with you and look forwards to what lies ahead.
February 11, 2014 @ 12:08 am
"I don't want to have to justify myself when enjoying narrative in a visual form, that is non live action and in actuality can take greater leaps of imagination and be more brave. "
You've basically completely echoed my thoughts on animation. Bravo, and thanks. Always nice to know there's at least one other person who seems to get the potential this medium has!
Glad to hear you've been enjoying the Animated Series posts: This was my favourite section of the project yet just in terms of media consumption and writing. And grateful as always for the continued support.
February 11, 2014 @ 12:17 am
Oh no problem! My background training is in the arts and it really makes me appreciate many works where I can see that craft has been put into them. I don't really feel (especially with the advent of CGI) that animation is being used to its fullest extent, especially with regards to European and American output in mass media.
Thanks for responding back!
February 11, 2014 @ 12:34 am
No problem: I do try to respond back whenever possible as I like to try and keep a lively discussion going.
I think, unfortunately, animation has been one of those mediums that's been slighted by changing practices in the entertainment industry and a generally shitty economy. Sadly, it's a pretty time, labour and cost intensive form of expression. People like Hayao Miyazaki can do it because people like Hayao Miyazaki can afford to do it. It's the same reason practical model effects went away in live-action sci-fi: CG is just cheaper and easier.
Unfortunately, both may wind up a kind of lost art.
February 11, 2014 @ 12:47 am
Yes great thanks.
Agree re: difficulties with animation and its intensive production. Miyazaki is indeed a guiding light in terms of quality.
I hope animation does not end up a lost art (I always have hope) and that there will still be those folk who produce wonderful work on a shoestring. Here's a vision of the future:
Mass media products all produced via holograms/ interactive holodecks, etc. BUT there is an underground movement of animators, cell artists, stop-motion animators and model makers. All done by hand as pronounced in their 'Manifesto'.
October 11, 2014 @ 3:52 pm
I know you hate Internet reviewers, but I've always felt Nostalgia Chick put it best, when she pointed out that television and movies are the only things of which parents EVER say, "Who cares if it's crap? It's just for my kids."
And I'm really glad to see you arguing for animation as a medium worth taking seriously–in particular, I think it's absolutely the medium best suited for science fiction and fantasy, and it's arguably the medium in which postmodern techniques first broke into the mainstream. (Chuck Jones is a particularly significant early voice here, but hardly alone.)
Also yay for referencing Beck! He's great, and I have relied on him heavily in the past when discussing what exactly went wrong with American animation in the 70s and 80s. More people should read his stuff, it's well-supported, thorough, and extremely approachable.
October 11, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
"And I'm really glad to see you arguing for animation as a medium worth taking seriously–in particular, I think it's absolutely the medium best suited for science fiction and fantasy, and it's arguably the medium in which postmodern techniques first broke into the mainstream. (Chuck Jones is a particularly significant early voice here, but hardly alone.)"
Thank you! I'm an enormous fan of animation as a genre, if you couldn't tell already. I do love the Golden Age stuff a lot, especially Looney Tunes. Chuck Jones is indeed one of my favourites from the era: Actually, I think I might like his twisting, haunting, surreal take on Tom and Jerry better than his Warner Brothers stuff.
Absolutely agreed IRT animation being the medium best suited for science fiction and fantasy. I really, really can't wait for you to get to the Dirty Pair section now 🙂

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A certain interview has been spreading around the internet like wildfire recently. It contains Mark Hamill, JJ Abrams and Kevin Smith on an episode of IFC's chat series Dinner for Five from back in 2005. http://www.geek.com/news/mark-hamill-pitched-evil-luke-skywalker-to-star-wars-director-jj-abrams-1637664/. In it Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films, states that he had assumed his character would turn evil after the Empire Strikes Back. He states that he brought up the idea to George Lucas where it was shot down. It's interesting to note that the director of the upcoming Star Wars film, Abrams, is also present in the interview. With the recent rumors that Luke might be evil in the new trilogy of films, it's interesting to note that the idea may have stemmed from an interview ten years ago. Whether it's a good idea or not, to take the main hero of the original trilogy and have him finally succumb to the dark side, we will have to wait until December 18. If the rumor is true that is.
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