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Wisconsin’s Cheesey Twisted Tailgater
1 3/4 pounds ground beef
2 Johnsonville Beer Bratwurst, removed from casing
8 ounces yellow cheese curds, chopped to pea size
3 tablespoons gound mustard seed
6 tablespoons mustard seed
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3/4 pound medium cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup chives, finely chopped
3/4 pounds sauerkraut, drained
3 ounces Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
3 tablespoons butter
6 kaiser rolls, split
2 tablespoons canola oil, for brushing on the grill rack
Preheat gas grill to medium-high. Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, with cover.
To make patties, in a medium bowl hand mix the ground beef, bratwurst meat and cheesecurds. Combine the ground mustard seed and salt. Sprinkle over meat and cheese mixture. Hand mix until all ingredients appear evenly blended. Divide into six even patties. Smooth each the side of each patty.
Combine mustard seed and ground pepper. Place 1/6 of combined mustard seed and pepper mixture unto waxed paper spreading it out into a narrow line. Roll the side of one patty onto the mixture, pressing lightly, until edge is evenly covered. Repeat until all 6 patties are coated with a ring of mustard seed and pepper. Set aside.
To make the cheese mix, combine cheddar cheese and chives. Place in an aluminum foil pouch. Set aside.
To make kraut topping, place sauerkraut in a small bowl. Pour Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon Wine over the sauerkraut. Mix until sauerkraut takes on the color of the wine. Set aside.
Lightly butter the inside of each kaiser roll. Set aside.
When the grill is at the appropriate temperature, lightly brush the cooking surface with 2 tablespoons canola oil. Place patties on the cooking surface and cook 5 minutes on each side. Place aluminum foil pouch and rolls on top shelf of gas grill or outer area of cooking surface for charcoal grill. Check after 5 minutes to see if cheese mixture and rolls are done. Cheese mixture will be done when the cheese has melted. Rolls wiil be done when slightly toasted.
To ensemble the burger, place a patty on the lower half of the toasted Kaiser rolls, generously spread on cheese mixture and top with a dollop of the kraut topping. Add the upper rolls and serve.
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Read this article to find out more about Kengan Omega Chapter 177 its release date and other details.
Table of Contents
About Kengan Omega
Kengan omega is the sequel to the hit martial art manga Kengan Ashura written by Sandrovich Yabako and illustrated by Daromeon. The story is set two years after the game-changing Kengan Annihilation Tournament on Ganryu Island. It follows the path of an aspiring fighter Koga Narushima and the mysterious Ryuki Gaoh as they are tangled up in the underground world of the Kengan matches.
Kengan Omega Chapter 176 Recap
Chapter 176 was titled “Three”. Cosmo is shocked that Ohma taught Koga “The Niko Style” to which he replies that he taught Koga because he asked him to. He comments that Koga is a quick learner and that he’s a faster learner than he himself is.
The scene goes back to the fight arena Leonardo realizes that Koga has some other techniques up his sleeve and that he has to watch out for them. When they get back to their stances, Koga thinks to himself that he has mastered 3 techniques and that he will use them all without holding back. And so he attacks Leonardo in a rush, using all the techniques; the latter counters this by parrying. Soon, he realizes that parrying won’t work because his opponent keeps coming at him quickly, so he changes to ducking and weaving.
Leonardo sees his chance and tackles Koga as he hesitates for a moment because of overusing the technique. The former smoothly shifts the position, executing his rear naked choke move. Everyone is in a stunt as getting out of a grapple is near to impossible. Then we see a flashback scene where Lui tells Koga that there are only two ways to get out of a grapple. One is to bite down on the opponent, and the other is to break a finger in one swift motion. However, he goes on to say that it is difficult to use them once you are in The Hold.
As Koga is shown struggling, the scene switches to Ryuki watching the fight. He is not at all concerned and is confident that Koga will not lose this fight. As the chapter ends, Leonardo tells Koga to just give up because there’s no way he can turn this around!
Kengan Omega Chapter 177 Preview/Spoilers
There is no spoiler for Kengan Omega Chapter 177 yet.
How will Koga get out of the rear naked choke Leonardo has on him?! Will he use one of the methods Lui told him about in the flashback scene? Or will he bring out another technique? We have to wait until the next chapter is released to find out.
Kengan Omega Chapter 177 Release Date
Kengan Omega Chapter 177 is scheduled to be released on 28th September 2022.
Where To Read
You can read Kengan Omega Chapter 177 on the official Comikey and Kengan Omega website.

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Wiz Khalifa has teamed up with his son Sebastien to release a song on an Oreo cookie.
The rapper’s collaboration with the cookie giant is part of an advertisement set to screen during the Grammys – one of the most watched music events of the year.
The campaign, titled ‘Stay Playful’, will be using a kind of creative technology that will see the biscuit brand release a limited-edition Music Box that will be able to play tunes straight from an Oreo cookie.
The cookie apparently works just like a record – you place an Oreo cookie on the Music Box, slide the record arm in place and the song plays. That particular song will be a new track from the American rapper. You can see a teaser of the commercial below.
“Releasing a song on a cookie is crazy. Because it’s like technology has been so advanced these days and to incorporate something that is really really classic and then bring it up to date with the technology… it’s good for the kids, it’s good for everybody but it’s also just super cool – like it’s fun to see,” Khalifa told Hot New Hip Hop.
This isn’t the first time an artist has released music in an unconventional way. Late last year, Massive Attack reissued ‘Mezzanine’ as a can of black spray paint.
A limited number of spray cans contained the DNA-encoded audio within matt black paint. Each can contained approximately one million copies of the album.
“It’s a creative way to store your back catalogue, although DNA-encoded spray paint is unlikely to be adopted by street artists seeking anonymity,” Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja explained.

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Bright streaking light Tuesday evening - meteorite?
Original post made by Wondering on Dec 30, 2008
on Dec 30, 2008 at 11:54 pm
A flashlight or maybe just too much to drink...just Wondering!
drinking and driving?
on Dec 31, 2008 at 12:02 am
I'm off to Donostia for a few months so that I can ski ski ski...Hooray!
So happy I won't have to read any more ugly posts by Wondering, Beth or Annie!
I also plan to ski in Biarritz with the "in-crowd"! HOORAY!!!
TA-TA Potato Heads...hahahahahahahahahah!
on Dec 31, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I live in San Jose and I also saw the meteor, around 7pm last night - I've been trying to find more info and this is the only post I've found so far. Where I live I can't even see the stars because of all the streetlights and this was bigger and brighter than anything I've seen...

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BEES: Returning strike duo can boost Bridport
BRISLINGTON 2 BRIDPORT 1
KEV Leigh is adamant Bridport’s fortunes will change when Steve Smith and Ryan Dovell return to the fold.
The attacking duo are both expected to train tonight and could feature in this Saturday’s home clash against Ilfracombe Town (3pm).
Reflecting on the 2-1 midweek defeat at Brislington, assistant-manager Leigh said: “We played the same formation that we did in the 4-0 win over Longwell Green Sports on Saturday and took the game to them.
“We created quite a few chances and deservedly went ahead when Matt Morley found Tom Richard-son in the box, who found the corner of the net on 15 minutes, which was a great start for us.
“We then continued to press but just could not get the second.
“They then came out a lot stronger after the break and eventually equalised with a good goal.
“That clearly gave them a lift and they soon started to throw the kitchen sink at us but generally we did very well to deal with it.
“Then, with the final kick of the game, one of their lads got up well and grabbed the winner, which was very disappointing.
“On the first-half display we should have won it and on the second we deserved a draw, so to come away with nothing was harsh on the lads.
“We just need to get Steve and Ryan back now. No disrespect to the rest of the players but we have missed those two a lot and there is no doubt they make a huge difference to us.”
Alan Hill was an unused substitute in the defeat, which was his last game before leaving for Australia.
Leigh added: “We are not sure how long he is going to be gone for, it could be a year or it could be three months, so we wish him well.”
The Bees now sit 14th in the Toolstation Western Premier Division with just six points from seven outings, while Ilfracombe lie third-bottom with four points but with two games in hand.
Defeat to the Bluebirds would clearly be a big early-season blow for Bridport but if they can emulate their last home performance against Longwell, they should stand a great chance of coming out on top.
Dan Wise, Chris Clarke, Chris Luke and Richardson all netted in that victory in a display that really pleased Leigh.
He said: “We played some great football at times against Long-well, especially in the opening half, and we continued the tempo into the second. There is no doubt we are capable of playing well and winning games, we just need to start doing it on a more consistent basis.”
Boss Trevor Senior will be back at the helm on Saturday after returning from his honeymoon.
Bees: S Filkins, J Filkins, Clarke, Evans, Hayter, Watts, Morley, Wise, Richardson, Luke, Staines (Condliffe 70). Subs not used: Hill, Charles.
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Exclusive Live CD http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jasonbeckernotdeadyet-live
New live album of the benefit festival for Jason Becker. Pledge for the live disc! Proceeds will go to Jason Becker!
On November 13, 2011, a 6-hour guitar festival was held to honor Jason Becker, the incredible guitarist known for his extraordinary work with Cacophony, David Lee Roth and Marty Friedman, among others. Out of deep respect for Jason and love of his work, each guitarist featured at this tribute show waived their usual performance fees, playing that day simply to honor one of their contemporaries and source of great influence: Jason Becker, a modern day guitar great. All notes played that night were dedicated to the great Jason Becker in support of his struggle against the disease ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
Contributing artists who played for Jason include: Guthrie Govan, Stuart Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale) , Michael Lee Firkins, Mattias Eklundh (Freak Kitchen), Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie Band), Kiko Loureiro (Angra), Daniele Gottardo, Stéphan Forté (Adagio), Andy James, Atma Anur and more…
The live show was recorded on 24 tracks and now the tunes still need to be edited, mixed and mastered in the studio + design of the album needs to be made.
We need your help to finish the production on this live album. With your pledge, you will be helping to ensure that this amazing recording of a legendary concert gets released as well as defraying the cost of Jason’s growing medical expenses (www.jasonbecker.com).
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Stéphan Forté, Daniele Gottardo finished at NAMM and jetted on over to see their buddy Jason Becker at his home just outside San Francisco.
Dave Reffett will perform a guest guitar solo on the new MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO album.
Says Reffett: "I am thrilled to announce that I will be playing a solo on the new Michael Angelo Batio CD. Michael is one of my all time favorite musicians. It is a real honor to be involved in his new record. I will give it everything I've got to be worthy. more
Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan have tapped Richie Kotzen to be the guitarist/vocalist of their new project following the recent departure of John Sykes.
Although Portnoy and Sykes demoed a dozen or so songs at a Los Angeles studio last year, their vastly different work ethics and conflicting schedules were solely to blame for the dissolution of their collaboration. Portnoy explained on Twitter, "Sad but true... I tried my best to make it work... Me and [Billy Sheehan] couldn't wait around any longer... [Billy] and I are moving on and have already begun work with another guitarist/vocalist, keeping the original 'power trio' concept." more
With CARNIFEX, THE CONTORTIONIST, CONDUCTING FROM THE GRAVE:
Mar. 29 - Oakland Metro Operahouse - Oakland, CA
Mar. 30 - 118 West - Simi Valley, CA
Mar. 31 - Desert Breeze Skate Bar - Las Vegas, NV (All Shall Perish only)
Apr. 01 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
Apr. 02 - The Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
Apr. 03 - Dos Amigos - Odessa, TX
Apr. 04 - Trees - Dallas, TX
With CARNIFEX, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, THE CONTORTIONIST, CONDUCTING FROM THE GRAVE:
Apr. 05 - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
Apr. 06 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
Apr. 07 - Eclipse - Tulsa, OK
Apr. 08 - Fubar - St. Louis, MO
Apr. 09 - Mojoe's - Joliet, IL
Apr. 10 - Emerson Theatre - Indianapolis, IN
Apr. 11 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
Apr. 12 - Expo Five - Louisville, KY
Apr. 13 - The Muse - Nashville, TN
Apr. 14 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Apr. 15 - Greene Street - Greensboro, NC
Apr. 17 - Empire - West Springfield, VA
Apr. 18 - Stanhope House - Stanhope, NJ
Apr. 19 - Gramercy Theater - New York, NY
Apr. 20 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA (New England Metal Fest)
Apr. 21 - Lost Horizon - Syracuse, NY
Apr. 22 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Apr. 24 - The Granada Theater - Lawrence, KS
Apr. 25 - The Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
Apr. 26 - In The Venue - Salt Lake City, UT
Apr. 27 - The Alley - Sparks, NV
Apr. 28 - Ace of Spades - Sacramento, CA
Brian May was intreviewed by Steve Satan on Friday 20 January 2012 for Bristol Community Arts Radio, ahead of opening a 3-D photographic exhibition of the book "A Village Lost and Found" at the RWA on 26 January. The interview was broadcast on Saturday 21 January, but curtailed for the News. Here is the full piece, courtesy of Steve Satan at the radio station.http://bcfm.org.uk/
Brian May - full interview Bristol Community Radio 20012012
plus this one from Points West in my home town.
Brian May Interview in Bristol 2009
The Living Legends Jam on Location Namm 2012. This segment we showcase the DIO Disciples.
The Sarzo Brothers Robert and Rudy ,Scott Warren, Simon Wright and On Lead Vocals Robin McAuley.
This video is optimized for 360 viewing.I will post the HD Version when I get more time.
Keep A Look Out!!
Dio Disciples Living Legends Namm Jam 2012 Bay Area Backstage
Shane Gibson Interview At JamPlay
You ask about it - I play it! It's the series where the material is chosen by you. In this episode, I explain the picking economy of motion that I've been asked about many times, but as recently as this week due to the video mentioned in the annotations. I'll be offering a complete picking package very soon.Chris Brooks - Licks on Demand #4: Economical speed picking ala Yngwie
Gear: YJM Strat, Suhr Koko Boost, Suhr Badger 30 head, Port City cabinet
Yes, that's my cat Lily meowing to be let into the music room. She's a big fan of electric guitar! I tried to drown her out with the background music but she's got a set of pipes that one!
Want a Chris Brooks T-shirt? Check them out athttp://chrisbrooks.com/web_store where you can also grab my albums.
This week's G.L.O.D. content was requested by Greg, who wanted a break-down of the legato arpeggio + Garsed style arpeggio in "Velvet Claws". It's a lick in the style of Richie Kotzen and Paul Gilbert who've both used this shape in the past so I encourage you to steal it and do your own thing with it too! I followed it with a lick I also broke down in GLOD#1.
Got a request for a future Guitar Licks on Demand video? Shoot me a message, and email via http://chrisbrooks.com, or comment on this video.
You can get the full tab and a backing track for Velvet Claws in the Chris Brooks web store: http://chrisbrooks.com/web_store (where you can also grab my new album!)
Gear: Suhr CB standard, Xotic BB pedal, Suhr Badger 30 head and Port City OS212 cabinet.
Chris Brooks - Guitar Licks on Demand #5: Kotzen / Gilbert legato arpeggio
Kiko Loureiro and Rodrigo Rodrigues (19 years old) - Rare video!!!
NORZAMRI LAGENDA - fastest clean sound guitar solo
Studio Devil Amp Sim Demo
A very flashy tapping licks. Tab at the end of this vidéo.Shred Fusion Tapping licks with Tab - Lacourt Fabrice
Progression chord on backing track : Dm9 - Em9
Gear : JRGuillaumie Guitar ( french instrument maker)
Peavey Classic 30
Tube Zone Pedal ( MI Audio )
Recorded with Sennheiser E 906 (microphone)
Thanks for watching !
I want to dedicate this production to my dear friend Steve Schwerin from Canada, rest in peace, brother, wherever you are.
-BITTERSWEET CANDY APPLE- This is my first try with my new Fender Telecaster 60th Anniversary Edition MIM. This is my first attempt, also, with Adobe After Effects software. The music took 3 days to make it, the video edition 2 months... Thanks, Ramón Ayanagui for all your support with the software.
Hope you like it!
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From the upcoming album:
"The BIG BANG!!!"
(So good if Stevie W.could ... )
Recorded at Griph Estudio,Estudio Omega and many hotel rooms while on Tour...
Abbey Road Studios and Estudio Omega
GNI Pedals and Strings
Snake Amps and Cabinets
Luigi Cimafonte Guitars
RICARDO MARINS - "STEVIE..." From the upcoming album: "The BIG BANG!!!!!!!!!!"
At the Steve Morse show in San Francisco with Jason Becker, and ran into Eric Johnson. These are three of my favorite guitarists of all time. What a night!
Random solo time? I came up with this about 20 minutes ago, and I think it's pretty neat. I know I need to upload more videos! but i'm writing a full length at the moment :D so i've been pretty busy!
Anyways, it's late, and I like to sweep. Not sure if I'll put this in a song, but it's super fun to play :)
My demo - Sarahshreds.bandcamp.com
Joe Bonamassa and Seymour Duncan jammed on two blues tunes Saturday afternoon at the 2012 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California. The jam took place at the Seymour Duncan booth moments after Duncan and Bonamassa introduced Joe's new limited-edition Seymour Duncan humbuckers.
NAMM 2012: Joe Bonamassa and Seymour Duncan Jam at NAMM 2012 (Song 1 of 2)
NAMM 2012: Joe Bonamassa Jams with Seymour Duncan at the Seymour Duncan booth (Song 2 of 2)
I just got back from the Namm show in California and thought I would share this video. I got all of his songs except his last one he played "war march". I got to talk and jam with him for a while which was awesome. Probably one of the most down to earth guitarists I have met. Hope you enjoy!
Sorry I have not put anything up for a long time now, I have been extremely busy with school and other things. I plan on getting a lot of covers and originals up this year. I will try to get something up this week.
Andy james at esp booth Namm 2012 part 1
Andy James at esp booth Namm 2012 part 2
NAMM 2012 • Joe Bonamassa Demos New Gibson Paul Kossoff Signature Les Paul • Wildwood Guitars
A biography video on Steve Vai, winner of the Les Paul Award at the
27th Annual TEC Awards at the 2012 NAMM show.
Steve Vai Tribute
Steve Vai - Les Paul Award Acceptance
27th Annual TEC Awards at the 2012 NAMM show.
Steve Vai Tribute
Steve Vai's acceptance speech for receiving the Les Paul Award at the 27th Annual TEC Awards at NAMM 2012. Russ Paul and Billy Sheehan talk about the award and introduce Steve.
Steve Vai - Les Paul Award Acceptance
Ibanez Glow-in-the-Dark Electric Guitar Lineup: NAMM 2012
Improvisation over "Sunny" (Greg Howe version) - Tommaso Semrov
Chris Brooks - Guitar Licks on Demand #3: Feeding The Myth

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U.S. Atomic Bomb Stamp
Region: North America
Subject: Political/Economic/Social Opinion
Medium: Public Art
Artist: United States Postal Service
Confronting Bodies: Government of the Empire of Japan
Dates of Action: 1994
Location: Washington D.C
Description of Artwork: 32 cent United States postage stamp, with illustration of atomic bomb explosion, and caption "Decision to drop atomic bomb saves GI lives"
The Incident: Government of the Empire of Japan protested, alleging that the A-bomb dropping at Hiroshima and Nagasaki were not normal acts of war but racially motivated genocide - an obvious crock, since the victorious Allies did not exterminate the vanquished Japanese.
Results of Incident: The United States Government and the United States Postal Service kow-towed to the Japanese and withdrew the planned stamp.
Source: Multiple newspaper accounts. James P. Vichench (NY, NY)

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A little while ago Erin D'Alessandro, at ESRI Canada sent everyone a link to a web site where you could see a really nice mosaic of images of the world from space at night.
Well, John Nicolucci, a teacher in Toronto, took it one step further and geo-referenced the image in ArcView - thanks John. Now, you can load the image in ArcView and overlay a map of the countries on top!
LRT has used her email instructions below as the basis and John's file plus the website image to create this instructional page. Teachers really do share. So enjoy this exercise with your students
NS Dept of Education
Learning Resources & Technology
902 424-2451 fax 902 424-0633
In order to view the image and the countries, follow these steps:
1. Copy the image file (worldatnight.JPG)
and the world file (worldatnight.JGW)
to the SAME FOLDER on your hard drive.
preferably your "GISdata" folder under a folder name such as "nightworld"
NOTE: the jpg will open as an image which you can right click and then
"save image as" to your "gisdata\nightworld" folder.
the jgw will open as a few lines of texts and numbers, copy these to a Notepad or Simpletext document . Then save the file as
"worldatnight.jgw" to the SAME FOLDER "gisdata\nightworld"
all this sounds too difficult or you want the quick and easy solution as you
have done this thousands of times, then just
download the file "nightworld.zip" and extract it to a folder. Open the project "nightworld.apr" and go then to step 7 below
2. Start ArcView with a blank project.
3. From the File menu, choose Extensions. Put a check mark next to the JPEG (JIFF) Image Support extension. Click on OK.
4. Open a New View.
5. Click on the Add Theme button. At the bottom left of the dialog box,
change the Data Source Type to Image Data Source.
Navigate to the folder where your image is stored. Select it and then click on OK.
6. Turn on the visibility for the theme in your Table of Contents. Move your
mouse over the image and notice how the latitude and longitude appear
in the top right hand corner of ArcView!
7. Now for the fun part...Click on the Add Theme button again. Navigate to
the ESRIDATA folder on your hard drive. Choose the World folder
and then choose a country shapefile like country.shp or cntry95.shp (Oops! Make sure you change you Data Source Type back to Feature Data
Source or you won't see the themes).
8. Turn on the visibility for the new theme in your Table of Contents. You
should see the countries line up with the image underneath. Let's make an
outline map so that we can see the image through the countries...
9. Double click on your country shapefile to bring up the Legend Editor. Make sure that the Classification Type is set to Single Symbol. Double click on the coloured square under Symbol, this will bring up your Fill Palette.
10. Click on the No Fill square (top left). Click on the Paintbrush icon to bring up the Colour Palette. From the drop down menu, choose Outline. Choose a color for your outline (red works really well).
11. Click on Apply and close the Legend Editor. You should now have an outline map of the countries sitting on top of the image of the world at night. One thing you should keep in mind is that you are not necessarily looking at actual lights here but rather the thermal energy that is released from the planet at night. In some cases, you can say that the brighter the area, the more urbanized it is; however, that is not always true. Zoom in on the Middle East - what are the bright spots that you see in this region? If you look closely at Africa, you can see the outline of the Sahara desert...why does it appear brighter than the region to the south? Something else that is really neat, try adding the highway file from your ArcCanada data, zoom in on one province at a time and you can see how the thermal energy follows the street files...
There are a lot of interesting patterns that can be examined here but I will leave that up to your students!
K-12 Industry Manager
ESRI Canada: voice. 416-441-6035 fax .416-441-6838
Visit the ESRI Canada Web Site - http://www.esricanada.com/


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Marine Energy in Wales
Marine energy is about harnessing the energy from the sea – including waves, tidal streams and tidal range – to generate electricity. Wave energy refers to the act of harnessing and using energy that is produced by surface waves from the ocean. Tidal stream energy makes use of the kinetic energy of moving water to power turbines. Tidal range energy make use of the potential energy in the difference in height (or head) between high and low tides. Wales has huge potential to assist in the national and international drive to lower our reliance on fossil fuels and move towards a low carbon future through the use of its abundant marine renewable energy resources.
To date, Wales has provided the following:
- €100.4 million EU structural funds prioritised for marine energy.
- The wave and tidal stream sector has spent £68m and created 350 person years of employment. (See economic evaluation report).
- The industry could potentially deliver up to £840m of GVA impact to Wales and deliver 24,000 person‐‐‐years of employment.
- Two Demonstration Zones and two Enterprise Zones.
- Seabed agreements in place for three separate wave and tidal stream projects and a number of proposals for significant tidal range projects.

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We are proud to be supporting the delivery of an online course in crisis mapping in the Caribbean this month. The training course will involve around 50 disaster management professionals from across the Caribbean and is in partnership with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), with input from the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).
This is the second time the online course has been run, and we used our extensive deployment and training experience in the design and development of it.
As well as learning the principles of disaster mapping for response and resilience and OpenStreetMap data entry, the participants are practicing effective use of the GeoCRIS. This is the new regional repository for geospatial data needed for risk and hazard mapping, disaster preparedness and response operations. As MapAction was involved in setting up the GeoCRIS, we are well placed to design and deliver this training.
The month-long course also includes a disaster simulation exercise in which the students will have the opportunity to deploy their newly acquired skills in a realistic emergency scenario. Additionally, two members of MapAction’s Caribbean volunteer team who have both recently been involved in the response to the La Soufrière volcanic eruption will be running a live session to share their real-world experiences of emergency mapping in the region and answer questions.
We’re grateful to USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) for funding this activity as part of our ongoing programme to improve the ways in which geographical information systems (GIS), mapping and spatial analysis are used in humanitarian emergencies.
MapAction’s strategy to 2023 aims to use geospatial technology and insight to bridge the gap between humanitarian need and available resources. We are doing this by, among other things, helping local, regional and global civil society networks to conduct their own geospatial analysis, and bolstering the resilience of urban communities to different types of crises.
As part of our programme of work funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), we are currently working with the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) towards these two strategic objectives. GNDR is also midway through a BHA-funded programme entitled ‘Making Displacement Safer’ and we have aligned our targets in order to collaborate around our shared goals.
In the first phase of our collaboration with GNDR, MapAction intern Kelly Rutkowski targeted practical application of her research project within her Master of Science in Disasters, Adaptation, and Development to create a system framework for examining urban preparedness. She also mapped two case studies for GNDR in Khulna, Bangladesh and Garut, Indonesia.
We are now in the second phase of our collaboration, in which we are providing advice and support to GNDR’s civil society partners in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal and Niger for geographical analysis and mapping. The learning gained both supports GNDR’s programmes in urban areas and increases MapAction’s knowledge of how we further our own urban and civil society programmes.
Launched today, the Caribbean Risk Information System (CRIS) is a “one stop shop” for gathering and sharing information and data on disaster risk management and climate change adaptation across the Caribbean region.
The CRIS platform has been created by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) in collaboration with the World Bank and other partners including MapAction, with financial support from the European Union (EU).
CRIS aims to support informed decision making by providing access to information on all types of hazards, including climate-induced hazards, as well as guidance on how to reduce risk, build disaster-resilient states and promote sustainable development. It consists of a Virtual Library, databases and the GeoCRIS – a geospatial component which provides access to geospatial data needed for risk and hazard mapping, disaster preparedness and response operations. Data from the Caribbean Handbook on Risk Information Management (CHaRIM) GeoNode has been integrated into the GeoCRIS to facilitate evidence-based decision making and development planning processes.
MapAction provided advice on strategic, technical and personnel issues related to creating the GeoCRIS, based on its years of experience of developing similar systems. We particularly assisted in defining needs for data and tools to support the Rapid Needs Assistance Team (RNAT) and other rapid-response mechanisms within CDEMA as we have partnered alongside CDEMA following several devastating hurricanes in the past five years. We will also be helping CDEMA to train disaster management teams across the Caribbean region in using GeoCRIS once travel restrictions are lifted.
We’re grateful to the USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance for funding our participation in this project.
Three MapAction volunteers were in Chiang Mai, Thailand, this week, participating in an International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) earthquake simulation exercise involving over 400 participants from 27 countries.
The MapAction team provided maps to assist the coordination of the response to the realistic disaster scenario.
Thanks to the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance for supporting this important disaster preparedness work.
We from INSARAG would like to thank the @ThailandUN for hosting an amazing Earthquake Regional Exercise and also the more than 400 participants who attend the event!
At the end of October, two MapAction volunteers participated in a UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) refresher training course in Neuhausen, Germany. As well as presenting to participants on humanitarian mapping, they supported the simulation exercise with mapping.
These regular training courses enable all involved to enhance and update their skills and knowledge and share insights from disaster responses.
One MapAction participant described the course as a “fantastic week”, while the other described the UNDAC trainees as a “Really dedicated team with interesting first hand experiences from Idai and Dorian.”
We’re grateful to the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance for supporting this important disaster preparedness work.


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A group of Indian SaaS pioneers has announced the creation of the Together Fund, with an initial investment of $85M. The Together Fund’s goal is to invest in 20 to 25 companies at various stages of growth, from pre-seed to Series B.
A group of SaaS pioneers in India has announced the forming of the Together Fund. With an initial capital of $85 million, the fund would support young Indian software-as-a-service startups.
The group consists of Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks; Shubham Gupta, formerly with investment firm Matrix; Avinash Raghava, formerly with Nasscom, iSPIRT, and SaaSBOOMi; and Manav Garg of Eka Corporation.
Together Fund aims to invest in 20 to 25 businesses at various stages from pre-seed to Series B. In an interview with TechCrunch, Mr. Garg stated that the firm’s check size would vary from $250,000 to $3 million.
Over 150 company founders and investors have joined the fund’s network, including Krish Subramanian of Chargebee, Nishith Rastogi of Locus, Shashank ND of Practo, and Kunal Shah of CRED. According to Mr. Garg, this exemplifies why the Together Fund was established. The entire team comprises startup founders and other operators with experience in sales strategy and worldwide expansion.
This is India’s first operator-and-founder-led fund. The idea of creating this fund was to provide great help and opportunities to the founders along with money.Manav Garg of Eka Corporation
Today, Freshworks is a large company with more than 3,800 team members and offices all over the world. But almost eleven years ago, we were just a six-member team operating out of a small garage in Chennai. I didn’t have a gilt-edged resume or family wealth, but that never stopped me from dreaming big.Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks
To me, Together is not just a fund, it is a way to pay it forward to the startup community that gave me so much. It is a natural progression of the ‘pay it forward’ initiatives we started with community programs such as PNGrowth, SaaSx, and SaaSBOOMi. With Together, we are not just offering capital to founders, we are offering our time and counsel as well.Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks
In an interview, Mr. Raghava said that Together Fund’s founding team would continue to be involved in other industry efforts, such as SaaSBOOMi, India’s annual flagship conference for SaaS companies.
The CapTable, a news organization in India, initially reported on the fund’s establishment earlier this year, citing an investor who stated that Together is expected to attract all strong SaaS projects because of its founding team and problem statement.

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Andre Villas-Boas' Dakar Rally debut ended in the fourth stage after the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager was taken to hospital following a crash.
Villas-Boas was hospitalised on Tuesday due to back pain sustained in an accident when the Overdrive Toyota driver hit a dune during the San Juan de Marcona stage in Peru, according to reports.
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"Andre was taken to the hospital with a back injury. It was unfortunate for Andre, who was making a very positive debut in the Dakar," Overdrive team director Jean-Marc Fortin was quoted as saying.
Villas Boas surprisingly turned his attention from football to motorsport and the Dakar Rally following his departure from Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG.
The 40-year-old Portuguese head coach led SIPG to second in the CSL last season and the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League in his first year in charge, before being replaced by countryman Vitor Pereira.
The Dakar Rally is an annual off-road endurance race event.
Villas-Boas was one of two auto drivers to withdraw from stage four, alongside Peruvian Weber Diego.


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In November 2016, the Anchor Institutions Task Force held its annual conference in New York City. Over 150 representatives from a variety of anchor institutions and partner organizations came together to discuss how anchor institutions can make valuable contributions to community and economic development through local partnerships.
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Despite the significance of anchor institutions to local economies, popular and political discourse does not always emphasize their importance. Anchor institutions, such as universities and hospitals, provide various employment opportunities while contributing to the health of local economies in other ways.

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text: The Golden Globes is one of the most anticipated award shows of the season, and rightfully so. The Globes give honour to those who have outdone themselves and their peers in their respective categories. However, one of the best parts of the award show (and award season in general!) is getting to see celebrities decked out in glamourous gowns and designer suits. Here are our top 5 favourite looks of the night:Brie Larson looked red hot in Rodarte. The gown is the perfect balance of classy and sexy, and we think it was the perfect choice for her! Hailee Steinfeld chose this pretty lilac Vera Wang gown as her outfit of choice. The young starlet looked whimsical and feminine in this piece. Regina King's Romona Keveza gown was one of our absolute favourites. Her gown hugged every curve perfectly -- as if it was made just for her! Gina Rodriguez shone bright like a diamond in Naeem Khan. The effortless beauty looked stunning as her dress shimmered down the red carpet. One of the most talked about gowns was Lily Collins' Zuhair Murad. Many are saying she looked like she stepped out of a fairytale -- and we couldn't agree more! The gown complimented her classic beauty, while still making a statement. By Kelsey Seepersad Banner image courtesy of: Vanity Fair.

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Rider staffers are already referring to Trent Richardson as Vince Young 2.0.
Vince Young — the former University of Texas quarterback who was drafted third overall by Tennessee in 2006 and whose star faded before his 30th birthday.
But the Saskatchewan Roughriders gave him a chance to jumpstart his football career, until he blew out a hamstring nine days into training camp.
Three months into the CFL season, enter Trent Richardson.
“There’s a whole lot of people that thought they were real good players once upon a time,” said head coach Chris Jones after Richardson’s first practice session with the Riders on Tuesday.
“And so for us not to bring in a guy who has that kind of pedigree and at least kick the tires, I don’t know how smart that would be if they’re willing to come.”
Six years ago, Trent Richardson would not have given the CFL a moment’s thought.
He graduated from the University of Alabama with the same hype that surrounded Vince Young.
A can’t-miss prospect, the top rated running back since Adrian Peterson.
Richardson was drafted third overall by the Cleveland Browns in 2012 but then started down a path similar to Young’s.
He bounced around the NFL, showing glimpses of his college brilliance, only to be released for the final time.
Richardson hasn’t been near the game since he was shown the door by Baltimore in August of 2016.
This summer, the Roughriders placed Richardson on their negotiation list.
They finally came to agreeable terms this week — or at least Richardson’s patience waiting for a call from the NFL finally wore out.
“I just can’t let it go,” the 27-year-old Richardson confessed to the Saskatchewan media on Tuesday.
“I’m too young right now, I’ve got too much talent to be sitting on the sidelines to be at a point where I want to coach or at a point where I want to say I’m done with it.”
Which is advantageous for the Roughriders, as there was no resemblance of a run game against the Stampeders last Sunday, resulting in Kevin Glenn on his back several times and a 15-9 loss.
But there’s not enough urgency to rush Richardson into the lineup for Friday’s game in Ottawa. Jones said there’s no chance he will play.

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Several major landlords signed a pledge this week agreeing to pause evictions of tenants for failure to pay rent until 2021, State House News Service reports.
The Greater Boston Real Estate Board announced Monday that at least 10 property companies, including Chestnut Hill Realty, Avalon Communities Inc., and Winn Residential, signed the board’s housing stability pledge consenting to work with tenants struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic and communicate about emergency support programs to help with rent.
Advocates have been raising concerns about a surge in evictions in Massachusetts after Gov. Charlie Baker chose to let the eviction moratorium, first implemented in April, expire in October.
“With this pledge, we reaffirm our ongoing commitment to support tenants and to ensure owners don’t have to resort to eviction of those who are not able to pay their rent because of financial hardship due to COVID-19,” Greg Vasil, the board’s CEO, said in a press release obtained by the SHNS. “We stand with our members who have been working with their residents in good faith and have taken this pledge to continue to maintain housing stability across Massachusetts throughout the pandemic.”
According to SHNS, the landlords represent thousands of rental units in Massachusetts and more than 300,000 across the country.
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How does a rotary axis CNC router work?
The 4th axis CNC router adds a working path that rotates around the X- or Y-axis, which is often called the A-axis. A common 3 axis CNC router spindle has three axes of working paths (X, Y, and Z). But the A axis is realized by rotating the workpieces. The rotary axis CNC router has different configurations but is usually in the “vertical processing” type. The workpiece is fixed on the rotary device on the X- or Y-axis and rotates around the A axis with the fixture. With a single fixture, the rotary axis CNC router can process all four sides of a workpiece.
During the processing of the 4th axis CNC router, it is not necessary to repeatedly rotate the workpiece manually. So it reduces the number of clamping times and completes the processing of the workpiece at one time. Compared with an ordinary 3 axis CNC router, the 4th axis CNC router reduces manual workload and improves production efficiency.
In addition, since the tools of the rotary axis can process in layers, it is possible to ensure higher processing quality. Besides that, the CNC rotary axis can also realize the processing requirements of partial processing without being limited by the size of the objects.
What can a rotary axis CNC router machine do?
3D engraving and carving
Although a rotary axis CNC router woodworking machine has four feeding axes (X, Y, Z, and A), it can realize 3-axis linkage processing. The CNC rotary axis can process 3-dimensional engraving on cylinders, square rods, wood sticks, etc.
3D wave board processing, milling, cutting, and engraving of cabinet doors, craft wooden doors, paint-free doors, screens, craft windows, and other furniture products.
The 4th axis CNC router can engrave and carve various reliefs, hollow-out engraving, and other molds.
The rotary axis CNC router is good at cutting and processing advertising signs, PVC boards, expansion boards, two-color boards, logos, acrylic letters, crystal boards, and lightboxes.
With appropriate CNC tools, the rotary axis CNC router can also engrave and carve letters and patterns on marble, granite, tombstone, ceramic tile, and many artificial stones.
The rotary axis CNC router can engrave various exquisite patterns and texts on wood, bamboo, artificial marble, organic board, two-color board, crystal, and other materials.
Parameters of rotary axis CNC router
|Worktable size (mm)
|1200x1200, 1300x2500, 1500x3000, 2000x3000, customized
|Z axis travel (mm)
|300, 400, 500, 600, customized
|Rotary device diameter (mm)
|100, 200, 300, 400, customized
|Number of rotary devices
|1, 2, 4, 8, customized
|3.0kW, 4.5kW, 6.0kW, 7.5kW, 9.0kW optional
ATC spindle optional, 18000-24000RPM
|HIWIN linear guide, helical rack and pinion, TBI ball screw
|Motor and driver
|Stepper or servo
|DSP, NC studio, Mach3, SYNTEC, SIEMENS, LNC
|MDF, plywood, chipboard, particle board, hardwood, acrylic, PVC, ABS, marble, granite, artificial stone, ceramic, aluminum, and other composites
|Cutting, milling, 2D, 2.5D, 3D engraving, carving
How much does a rotary axis CNC router cost?
As we all know that different specifications result in different CNC router prices. That's why our sales staff needs to learn about your processing demands first. So they can recommend suitable machine specifications and quote for you. The rotary axis CNC router price is $4000 to $22,000 on average.
As mentioned above, the specifications of the rotary axis CNC router have an important influence on the CNC router price. Generally speaking, a rotary axis CNC router with a large worktable and a high-power spindle is more expensive than that with a small table and a low-power spindle. Besides, other configurations, like ATC spindle, vacuum table, auto lubrication, etc., also affect the rotary axis CNC router cost.
Therefore, free feel to contact us if you'd like to know the price and specifications of any rotary CNC router.
Installation methods of the CNC rotary axis
Removable from the worktable
The first choice is to put a separate 4th axis rotary table on the machine table. This method requires a high Z axis to make sure the rotary axis CNC router spindle has enough processing space. In addition, you can fix the CNC rotary axis device on the worktable or remove it at any time. This is more convenient for users who often process small workpieces.
Beside the worktable (along X or Y axis)
When placing the 4th axis rotary axis beside the worktable, we need to consider the size of the processing workpiece and the effective processing size of the machine. Because the diameter of the rotary device has an effect on whether to raise the gantry. Besides, installing the 4th axis rotary device beside the worktable has an effect on the engraving size of the machine. You may need to extend the length of the gantry. Normally, you can disassemble this type of 4th axis rotary device.
Under the worktable
This installation method only applies to the users whose work doesn't require a worktable. It makes the rotary axis CNC router a wood lathe. This type of rotary axis is suitable for cylindrical processing, for example, handrails, statues, sculpture, table legs, chair legs, frames, balusters, etc.
Independent from the worktable
The CNC rotary table can also be independent of the machine bed. If the width of the rotary axis CNC router is greater than 2 meters and the diameter of the rotary shaft is greater than 200 mm, we recommend using an independent 4th axis rotary device. This will not affect the effective working size, but will also benefit the packaging and transportation of the machine.
How to choose the installation position of the CNC rotary axis?
As we mentioned above, there are basically 4 types of installation methods for the 4th axis rotary device. But do you know how to choose among them? Below are some tips from our ten-year-long manufacturing experience.
We often recommend our customers to choose the rotary axis along the Y-axis if the X-axis travel is 1300mm and 1500mm. We also call it the side rotary axis CNC router. Besides, the diameter of this rotary axis can be 80mm, 100mm, 200mm, 300mm, etc. The applicable maximum diameter of the CNC rotary axis is subject to the machine size.
In case you don't need long rotary axis travel, you can install the rotary device along the X-axis of the rotary CNC router. Generally, the diameter of this type of CNC rotary axis table is less than or equal to 300mm.
As we said, when Y-axis travel is larger than 2000mm and the diameter of the rotary axis CNC device is over 300mm, we suggest using a parallel and independent device. However, if the 4th axis rotary device diameter is less than 200mm, we recommend the removable rotary axis. The removable rotary axis can save you a lot of cost than the parallel one. It is convenient to be fixed and removed from the worktable.
Features of rotary axis CNC router
- The rotary axis CNC router structure adopts welded thickened large steel tubes, which are sturdy and durable.
- Imported guide rails and racks endure reliable precision and the automated lubrication system guarantees smooth operation.
- The specially designed Z-axis structure and high-power X and Z-axis drive motors can effectively improve engraving accuracy. In addition, the rotary axis CNC router can increase the processing speed by more than 2 times.
- Cables of the rotary axis CNC router adopt double sheathed high flexible shielding cable, which are anti-interference and anti-static. It will not break during long-term use.
- The automated control system, such as LNC, SYNTEC, SIEMENS, etc., can realize efficient machining, saving time and input cost.
- All the limits of the rotary axis CNC router use the original Omron products to improve return-to-home accuracy.
- The high-performance stepless speed-regulating inverter has protection functions for overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overload, and overheating.
- The 4 axis CNC machining uses the three-position curve prediction algorithm to ensure the speed and accuracy of curve operation.
- Besides, the rotary axis CNC router can be well compatible with a variety of software at home and abroad. For example, JD software, Powermill, Wentai, Type3, UG, AutoCAD, ArtCAM, etc.
Why choose the rotary axis CNC router?
- The rotary axis CNC machine can make the spindle always face the machining surface at the most suitable angle. This reduces the force on the tool side, increases the machining stability, and improves the machining accuracy.
- The 4th axis CNC router machine does not need to repeatedly rotate the work piece. It reduces clamping times and manual participation. Besides, it can also complete the tool path calculation at one time to ensure higher machining accuracy and efficiency.
- The rotary axis CNC router can process a workpiece multiple times in layers, reducing the number of finishing operations. And it correspondingly improves the processing quality and processing efficiency.
- Rotary axis CNC router adopts an integrated engraving method to automatically generate a closed rotary engraving processing path. It is not affected by the accuracy of the fixture, especially for irregular workpieces. The rotary axis CNC machine has higher processing accuracy compared with other processing methods.
- This 4th axis CNC machine can realize local processing of the workpiece by setting the angle range and length range of the tool.
- The rotary axis CNC router can reduce finishing allowance and its tool paths allow for layered roughing.
- Rotary engraving does not leave positioning marks on the workpiece.
What CNC router software and control system can a rotary axis CNC router use?
Any CNC router software that can generate G code can be used for the 4th axis rotary CNC router theoretically. For example, Artcam, Type3, JDPaint, Powermill, Mastercam, etc.
We provide multiple options for the control system for our rotary axis CNC routers. For example, SYNTEC, LNC, NCstudio, SIEMENS, Mach3, DSP, etc.
Each control software has several versions and different control ways. You can choose the most convenient and efficient one for your rotary axis CNC router. For instance, MW5800A and MW2200A are the most commonly used LNC control system versions. The former one is panel-controlled, while the latter one is computer-controlled.
What is the difference between 4 axis and 4th axis CNC router?
The biggest difference between a 4 axis and a 4th axis CNC router lies in whether the spindle can rotate. The spindle of a 4 axis CNC machine can rotate ±90 degrees from the left to the right along X-axis. However, the spindle of a rotary axis CNC router cannot rotate but it has a rotary axis around the X or Y axis.
The 4 axis CNC router can process three sides (top, left, and right) of a workpiece in one operation. You need to turn the workpiece manually to let the front and back sides get processed. But the rotary axis CNC router rotates the cylinder workpiece, so all its side surfaces can be processed in one operation. There is no need for us to turn the workpiece manually.
3 axis machining or 4th axis machining, which one to choose?
3 axis machining is the simplest and most common type of machining. The workpiece is fixed in one position and the spindle can move in the X, Y and Z linear directions. So 3 axis CNC router is suitable for parts with low depth and fewer details and is good at flat engraving and cutting plates. Therefore, 3 axis machining could be the best option for engineering furniture and office furniture manufacturers.
The 4th axis machining involves the same process as 3-axis machining. Cutting tools remove materials from the workpiece to create the desired shapes and patterns. However, in the case of 4th axis machining, milling is performed on an additional axis. This rotary axis exposes all side surfaces of the workpiece by rotating. So the rotary axis CNC router enables the tools to work on all side surfaces of a workpiece instead of working only on the top surface as in 3 axis machining.
In addition, 4-axis machining eliminates the need for fixture changes, further reducing costs. Eliminating the risk of human error means that we machine parts with high quality without the need for costly quality assurance. Another benefit of eliminating the need to change fixtures is to maintain tighter tolerances between features on different sides of the part. The rotary axis CNC router removes the loss of accuracy due to fixturing and re-setting the workpiece.
How to lubricate the rotary axis CNC router?
Make sure to clean the residual oil stains and wood chips on the guide rails and ball screws before applying new lubricant oil. It is appropriate to lubricate the rotary axis CNC router twice every month, which means applying lubricant once every two weeks.
Remember to lubricant and make an idle run regularly if the CNC 4th axis router is not used for a long time.
Let the rotary axis CNC router machine run slowly after lubricating. This is to make sure that the lubricant can be applied to the guide rails and ball screws evenly.
How to choose a suitable rotary axis CNC router?
Firstly, choose the appropriate precision. Because precision plays an important role in the machining quality of products. You need to consider the precision of the machine bed, the guide rails, ball screws, and also the spindle. For example, the bed should go through heat treatment annealing, natural aging, and vibration aging to eliminate stress and ensure its rigidity. Besides, choose the famous brand or high-quality guide rails and ball screws.
Secondly, decide the configuration of the rotary axis CNC router. For instance, the worktable size, spindle power, worktable type, motor type and power, control system, tool changer, etc. All these details shall be discussed with the rotary axis CNC router manufacturer based on your specific needs. So, selecting the right CNC machine manufacturer is also of great importance.
Thirdly, sign a sales contract with the rotary axis CNC router supplier. This helps protect your legal rights and interests in case of any disputes occurred.
Tips to use the rotary axis CNC router safely
Misoperation of the rotary axis CNC router machine could cause problems during production. Some of the problems can be avoided if you run the machine according to certain operating procedures.
- Use the power supply with rated voltage according to the manufacturer's requirements. Overvoltage or undervoltage could cause damage to the 4 axis CNC router.
- Do not put the CNC router machine with rotary axis in a humid environment, which is highly corrosive to the machine.
- Stop the rotary axis CNC router immediately if there is any peculiar smell, noise or smoke during operation. Check the machine carefully before rebooting it.
- Do not replace or destroy the cables of the original rotary axis CNC engraving machine. Random replacement of any core parts may cause damage or misoperation.
- Operators shall be familiar with the CNC machine operating procedures before operating the machine to avoid any hurt.


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Molecular Formula: O5Ta2
Molecular weight: 441.89
Melting point: 1872 ° C
Density: 8.2 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Color: White to white-beige
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25773490CONCLUSION: Six ethanolic plant extract showed significant antiprotozoal activity against Blastocystis. M. oppositifolius showed nearly as good activity as the reference antiprotozoal drug MTZ. Historically, the active plants found in this study have been used against dysentery, diarrhoea or other stomach disorders. Nowadays they are not used specifically for dysentery, but they are being used as medicinal plants against various stomach disorders.

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A lot of bad news is coming for the fans of the very famous TV series Friends. James Michael Tyler, an actor who played Waiter Gunther in the show, has succumbed to cancer.
James Michael’s prostate cancer has now reached the fourth stage. James Michael revealed during a TV show on Monday that he came to know about this disease in the month of September of 2018.
On Monday itself, he shared a picture of himself on his Instagram, and during that time he is seen sitting in a wheelchair. Let us tell you that this picture of him is after the chemotherapy session.
During a program on NBC Today, James Michael, while talking about his cancer disease, said that Advance has been suffering from prostate cancer. Now, this cancer has spread to his bones.
When he came to know about this cancer disease, then he was at the age of 56 years. During that time, he immediately started getting treatment with hormone therapy. He says that I was 56 years old during that time and he got screened for PSS which is a prostate-specific antigen.
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It has now reached an extraordinarily high number. That’s why whenever I went online, I got my blood test done immediately. It was clear that there must be something wrong somewhere.
James Michael Tyler further told me that soon after this my doctor ponied me and said that you come to see me tomorrow. Because during this time he had feared that there could be a much more serious problem with my Protest.
James Michael has further to say that he had missed the test due to the corona epidemic and during this time cancer took its viral form and reached my bones. For this reason, James Michael can no longer walk.
Show host Craig Melvin was told by James Michael that it was now late-stage cancer. James James Tyler was also seen on TV last month in Friends Reunion. Wow was included in this show via zoom call.
From Jennifer Aniston to Courteney Coles and Lisa Kudrow to Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer were also part of the show. Meanwhile, on Monday itself, James Michael Tyler shared his photo after the second round of therapy on his Instagram chemo.
During that time James was asked whether the cast of Friends show and the rest of his companions knew about his illness. To this, James Michael replied that the producers of the show knew about it for a long time.
His co-star David Schirmer in the show also knows about his illness. James Michael says that to get rid of this disease very quickly, men should get them tested soon.
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James Michael Tyler says in an interview that I did not listen to my wife. But I would like to tell all of you that if it is known about it in time, then there is a 99 percent chance of avoiding this disease.


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SPRINGFIELD — Lauren Baker, the wife of Gov. Charlie Baker, joined Springfield officials at the new East Forest Park branch library on Friday to help kick off the 13th annual PJ Drive to provide new pajamas to needy children around Massachusetts.
The first lady of the commonwealth was joined by Blades, the mascot of the Boston Bruins hockey team, and by local officials and library patrons.
“Last year we were in Pittsfield, this year we are in Springfield and we are trying to get to all of the commonwealth because there are kids in needs of pajamas everywhere,” Lauren Baker said. “We are trying to make that happen.”
The PJ Drive is sponsored by the Boston Bruins in partnership with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the PJ Drive “will go a long way in helping our children.”
The drive benefits the Department of Children and Families Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons.
All pajamas donated to the drive will be given to children and teens living in foster care, and local donations benefit local children.
“I’m very excited to have this kick off at our new East Forest Park library,” said Molly Fogarty, the city’s director of libraries. “It’s a really very important effort.”
The event was conducted in the children’s room at the library, located on Surrey Road. There were games, trivia, a story and fun with Baker and Blades.
The organizers and the Bruins collect pajamas during February and March.
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Dr Liz Davies, social worker and whistleblower, writes about the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
"So what about Islington Survivors Network applying to become contributors to an IICSA Investigation? Goddard chose to progress initially just 13 investigations and the remit is very narrow aiming to draw conclusions on institutional failings and identify practical recommendations for change. There has never been a comprehensive child protection investigation into the allegations of organised and institutional abuse in Islington."
"One of the key criteria for selection of a case for IICSA was that the allegations should appear to be practically capable of detailed examination through oral and written evidence. I could not see how Islington would fit this criteria because investigation would take any statutory investigative team weeks and months. IICSA stated that each hearing would last about 6 weeks. I could not imagine how Islington could be addressed in this short time or even what use it would be without a proper investigation having already taken place. It seemed to me early on in the Inquiry that organised and institutional abuse could not be appropriately addressed within the framework outlined by the Inquiry Panel. There was the added difficulty that Crown Dependencies such as Jersey were not to be included in the Inquiry and yet Islington children were sent on holiday to the Jersey home Haut de la Garenne – and this needed to be addressed."
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Recall John, the police whistleblower, also mentioned that children were being `worked` in Islington.


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by Williesha Morris
This article was originally published at Prism
A recent spate of book bans have accelerated at schools across the U.S., and students, activists, and educators from marginalized communities are aggressively speaking out against them—especially since many of the recent bans have disproportionately targeted BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors.
Between September and November last year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom reported 330 censorship incidents—up by 156 in all of 2020. In Texas, where parents have been aggressively pursuing the censorship of books, there were 75 challenges in the first four months of the 2021-22 school year, and over the same period last year, there was only one. Parents and patrons initiate more than half of all the book challenges in the U.S., and most of the targeted books discuss race, gender, or sexuality. Most recently, in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mayor Gene McGee announced plans to withhold $110,000 of funding from the Madison County Library System due to the presence of LGBTQ+ books.
“Book bans are ridiculous,” said Zakiyyah Ali an educator, DEI consultant, and founder of the nonprofit, Rebuilding Timbuktu, which aims to encourage more people to read and use Black authors for research and scholarship. “I feel they are definitely a form of censorship.”
Ali believes white supremacy embedded in the early founding of this country is responsible for the discomfort many white Americans feel about reading certain topics.
“I see people who are trying to prop up a world that they think is most suitable for their children without taking responsibility and accountability for who they are,” Ali said. In this fantasy world, Ali said the descendants of chattel slavery are left without a voice. “So it’s one group of people who’s appearing to call the shots about who should speak and who shouldn’t speak. And I have a problem with that.”
Amid ongoing efforts by Republican leaders in some states to ban hundreds of books, some national groups and community activists are taking steps to fight against it. In December, the National Coalition Against Censorship denounced the recent attack on books in a statement signed by hundreds of authors and national groups to speak out against it.
There have also been some recent efforts at the local level. Last year, the Round Rock Black Parents Association in Texas received national attention for successfully fighting a proposed ban of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibrahim X. Kendi. The group coordinated with partnering organizations and worked with local librarians to receive thousands of petition signatures opposing the book ban.
Keiawnna Pitts, the chief community catalyst of the organization, said her 12-year-old daughter and a friend started a book club before the recent bans “because they wanted to see themselves” and they wanted to see representation of Black culture outside of the history of slavery and with Black protagonists they can identify with and relate to.
Pitts said this fight is bigger than book bans: it’s about the erasure of anyone who is considered an “other,” anyone who doesn’t fit the idea of what is acceptable in a culture shaped by Eurocentric standards. She said removing books is the first step in taking away the experiences of children and opportunities for teachers to use these books as vehicles for teaching children empathy and how race impacts our lives today.
What students are losing
Book censorship has been proven to have far-reaching implications. Studies have shown that multicultural literature can increase empathy among students. Research has also shown that books with “objectionable” material reveal the true lives of students, and banning these books can foster isolation in children.
Apart from the impact banning books can have on students and their relationships, the Republican-led efforts to censor books have also been wildly unpopular. A CBS News and YouGov survey from last month found that 85% of Americans don’t believe books should be censored in school just because they contain political ideas they disagree with.
Dr. Frank Gettridge, a career educator and president of the National Public Education Support Fund, said banning books means missed opportunities to teach kids how to talk to each other.
“It’s truth. It’s education,” Gettridge said. “At what point do we just become human and learn to understand each other and try to do better for each other?”
He noted one book that has recently hit a potential ban list is The Story of Ruby Bridges, which is about the first Black student to enter a previously segregated school in 1960. Gettridge sees the slippery slope of divisive politics of white fear: censorship and bare bookshelves. Losing these books means losing connection with one another and missing out on learning more about American culture, history, and society.
Activists say the solution to these book bans is a multi-pronged approach: it requires collaboration from educators, parents, and students like Pitts’ daughter. Some groups other than the Round Rock Black Parents Association are continuing to step up to fight for inclusive literature in schools.
More than 200 students and parents in York, Pennsylvania, recently protested and won against a potential ban of books mostly related to people of color. There are groups in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee—mainly suburban mothers—who are also rallying against book bans.
Gettridge said the answer to these bans is to continue galvanizing young people. Adults in leadership who we depend on to unify us are more focused on dividing us. He’s observing children speaking up because they’re the ones directly impacted.
“If they’re young enough to understand that something is wrong, why can’t we as adults understand that what’s true for the child is true for us?” Gettridge said.
Ali said young people today who are pushing back remind her of John Lewis’ speech in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He was tired of being told, “Be patient and wait.”
“I think people just are not taking it anymore,” Ali said. “I think it comes down to a tolerance thing.” She added that people are giving themselves the agency to take up space when it comes to book bans.
Ali said educators should take up the fight and be prepared to “go for broke,” as James Baldwin once wrote in “A Talk to Teachers.”
“Education is not a space where you can play safe, where you can straddle the fence, and where you can be an impartial observer,” Ali said. The quote, “There are no partial observers,” is attributed to Black artist and activist Paul Robeson, whose work was banned after being targeted during the McCarthy era. “And as an educator, you have to decide what part of history or what side of history you’re going to be on. And you have to keep teaching the material in the most earnest, in the most honest, and in the most diverse way.”
Williesha Morris is an Alabama-based freelance journalist and copywriter currently focusing on accessibility, mental health, gaming, and tech. She's also highly experienced in administrative assistance and office management. Williesha is originally from South Carolina and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina's journalism and mass communications program. Williesha’s biggest strength is empathy, which she says is not something you're born with but can develop over time, making her an excellent motivator and community manager.
Williesha is also an award-winning blogger. Her blog, My Freelance Life, was named one of the top sites for writers in 2016. She has contributed to dozens of print and digital publications, including WIRED, Country Living, Digital Trends, and TechCrunch. She's also a social and political activist. In 2017, she was given the Service Hero award by Alabama Young Professionals for her work in promoting Loving Day. When she's not writing, journaling, or searching for the next big idea, she's watching true crime documentaries, playing video games, or waxing nostalgic for the first few phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In her free time, Williesha spends most of her volunteer time with an advocacy group focusing on Alabamians in rural areas and small towns.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to America’s small businesses, especially those in rural America.
Long before the pandemic, rural small businesses were constrained by lack of access to capital and other challenges, most notably geographical isolation and inadequate broadband. These problems are magnified today as major disadvantages in the race to secure lifeline funding from the federal CARES packages and other small business assistance programs.
With appropriate modifications, there is an existing federal program that can serve as an additional reliable source of capital for small businesses in rural America. There are proposed regulations in the works that could increase investment and lending in rural America.
The federal government is the original investor in small business. In 1958, Congress established the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program as a mechanism for small business access to long-term capital for start-up, expansion, or recovery. Licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA), these privately owned investment companies help small businesses with both equity and debt financing. Leveraging favorable rates and an SBA loan guarantee, SBICs have successfully invested billions of dollars in more than 100,000 businesses in a broad range of industries. According to A December 2019 Congressional Research Service report, one half of SBIC financing has gone to firms in either manufacturing (25.8%) or professional, scientific and technical services (14.6%).
Recognizing the challenges that rural small businesses face, a Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) program was established within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the 2002 Farm Bill to promote developmental venture capital. Eighteen years later, the key difference is that the federal leverage is not available for the RBIC program as it is for the SBIC. So, while there are more than 300 SBICs to invest in small businesses through the Small Business Administration, only seven RBICs have been created through USDA to invest in rural small businesses. The RBIC program lack of federal leverage to get better interest rates and federal loan guarantees severely limits the creation of new RBICs to address the capital access problem of small businesses in rural America.
Banks have an incentive to invest in SBICs and RBICs through the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA). While intended to work equally well in urban and rural areas, leveraging CRA in rural areas has proven to be more challenging. The reach of the CRA (originally focused primarily on urban neighborhoods) was refined in 2005 to include activities that revitalize or stabilize distressed or underserved communities in middle-income rural America. But the potential impact of CRA is nullified by the continuing loss of branch banks in rural areas. According to a 2019 Federal Reserve report, 800 rural counties (just over 40 percent) lost 1,533 branch banks from 2012 to 2017. Some of the rural counties experienced considerable declines in bank branches over those five years, and those counties were generally poorer, had residents with fewer years of education, and a greater proportion of African American residents relative to other rural counties. These public-private partnerships offer banks a competitive asset class and help them meet their regulatory requirements of the CRA. The challenges of branch bank loss and lack of investment in broadband were stressing rural America before this pandemic and may now bring it to its knees.
Lincoln called USDA, “the People’s Department,” but rural people are getting the short end of the stick in terms of small business investment that can be leveraged now. If we want rural America and its people to have equity, we must include a federal leverage for the RBICs just like the SBICs. After all, it funds are lent and repaid. The SBIC program has been so successful that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) included an increase in the amount of leverage available in the SBIC program by increasing the maximum amount and encouraging SBIC investment in smaller businesses, aiding in recovery of small businesses post-Great Recession.
What we need right now is more, not less, opportunity for public-private leverage to save small businesses through successful investment programs that already exist. Revamp CRA regulations sooner rather than later. The story of rural America has been one of economic decline coupled with an aging and shrinking population. Rather than allowing the pandemic to further hollow out Rural America, we have the tools to expand access to capital to the heart of the country so rural small businesses can create new domestic supply chains and innovators can provide affordable access to broadband. Proposed new CRA regulations are currently under review but in the interim, CRA investment in RBICs and increased investment and lending for broadband infrastructure and adoption as a qualified CRA activity are two activities that could be encouraged to help rural America.
Jeanne Milliken Bonds is professor of the practice in impact investing and sustainable finance at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. She is the former mayor of Knightdale, North Carolina, and served as senior manager of regional development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.


Five weeks after being dragged behind his owner’s SUV, Gotti is healing well and ready for a new home. In early October his owner Daniel Delaney Jr., who was jailed on an animal-cruelty charge following the incident, drove away with poor Gotti tied to the back of his vehicle. He claims he forgot that the dog was tied up and expressed remorse for his actions but has been in jail ever since, unable to post bail.
A judge imposed the bail to ensure that Delaney came up with funds to pay for Gotti’s treatment which is projected to be around $1200 when all is said and done but he has been unable to post the bail. “It would be completely irresponsible for us to return the dog under these circumstances,” said Gina Browning, director of public relations for the local SPCA. “The last thing the SPCA is going to do right now is return a dog to a man who is facing an aggravated animal cruelty charge.”
The 36 year old fought the court injunction that required he forfeit the dog, but last Friday he relented and signed Gotti over to the SPCA of Erie County. The courageous animal suffered leg injuries and lost the pads on his paws as a result of the incident. He also suffered from a respiratory infection which is now cleared up. On Monday, Gotti was examined and found to be in good health and given the all clear for adoption.
“We’ve tried some different kinds of treatment that have worked beautifully,” Browning said. “He’s walking gingerly, but he’s walking.” Gotti is a 2 year old pit bull who deserves a loving forever home after his ordeal. Hopefully he will get that very soon. If you are interested in adopting Gotti, follow this link http://www.yourspca.org/pages/news/news-cruelty/gotti-dragged-dog-available-for-adoption-11/12/12?.


London council tax payers must now pay out over half a million pounds after a jury convicted the Met of health and safety failures in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes at Stockwell Tube station on 22 July 2005.
Based on today’s verdict no-one person is responsible and sackings are unlikely. The only losers are those who, largely through an accident of birth, already face some of the highest levels of council tax in the UK.
The decision to prosecute is illogical, police officers were acting with the sole intention of protecting the public in the wake of suicide bombings in the capital.
It’s regrettable an error was made and that an innocent man had been wrongly identified as a wanted terror suspect but that’s all it was – an error.
In the two years since a lot of effort has gone into attacking the motives and actions of the MPS and individual officers by people who do not have to make split second decisions over whether to pull the trigger.
At the centre of criticisms of the events of the day is a distasteful but obvious dishonesty. Had the police not pulled the trigger and a suicide bomber then been able to carry out his ‘mission’ with the inevitable loss of life that would entail none of those attacking the police would today be applauding the decision not to fire.


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