Object-Relational Mapping and the Beauty of Active Record
What’s object-relational mapping, or ORM? Although it sounds complicated, it is simply the ability to access relational databases while using an object oriented programming language. This way, we can use OOP to “map” database tables to classes and and database rows to instances of those class. In other words, we are converting database data to objects that can be used within an OOP. If I want an array of all users in a given database, I would have to incorporate SQL into my code to make that request. Let’s take a look at what manually mapping data looks like.
As you can see above, there are plenty of methods to accomplish the task of mapping data from our database. There’s a .create_table method, a .drop_table method, and also a method to save the data into the database. But….this is a little wordy isn’t it? What if there was a way to accomplish the same task but with less lines of code? This is where Active Record comes in!
The Benefits of Active Record
Typically, data is the most important aspect of a web application. Naturally, how we handle that data should be of much importance. Active Record is a gem that will make our lives so much easier. It can give us the ability to structure data and models for our users in a plain and easy-to-understand way. Moreover, it provides us a plethora of different functionalities, such as representing data, performing database functions, validating models before they are persisted to the database and so much more. Take another look at the code above, and then take a look at the code below.
Look at the ease in which we are able to create a table! This code is by far much more succinct and we don’t even need to write SQL! It is important to note that within Active Record, these migrations are only run once, so in case we need to alter this table in any way, we would need to create a new migration, which is just as simple. Once the code is to your liking, be sure you are inheriting from ActiveRecord::Migration and to run rake db:migrate once you are ready. In your model class, your code will be inheriting from ActiveRecord::Base (see below photo). The use of rake is simply a task management tool for Ruby. Just ensure you create a Rakefile in your directory.
I have nothing against SQL — I actually enjoy it. But, you cannot ignore the ease and simplicity Active Record will provide. Make your code cleaner to read and understand with Active Record!


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The KitchenAid® Pour Over Coffee Brewer combines the flavor and control of the manual pour over process with one-touch convenience. The Pour Over Coffee Brewer precisely heats and pulses the flow of water, steeping in the same manner as the manual pour over process, allowing the grounds to 'bloom'. The result is bright, clean and full flavored coffee without diluting due to over-soaking.
In France, in about 1710, the Infusion brewing process was introduced. This involved submersing the ground coffee, usually enclosed in a linen bag, in hot water and letting it steep or "infuse" until the desired strength brew was achieved. Nevertheless, throughout the 19th and even the early 20th centuries, it was considered adequate to add ground coffee to hot water in a pot or pan, boil it until it smelled right, and pour the brew into a cup.
“What I REALLY like about it is that it’s pretty much an all-in-one system without the thousand-dollar-plus all-in-one cost. I push one button and all the magic happens, and it’s quite entertaining to watch the espresso cascade through the milk and create separate layers. I also like that I can take the milk and store it in my fridge. I’ve done some temperature tests, and only noticed a five-degree increase after making a double latte, before I put it back in the fridge. This is nice, as you would think that to be so close to all that heat, it would be a much bigger temperature fluctuation.”
Rancilio Coffee Machine. Great Machine - producing espresso and cappuccino. Or even flat whites, hot chocolate etc. I have had this machine for around four years but stopped using it when I changed to stove top pots. Lovely addition to any kitchen. Comes with original instructions and spares - also complimentary coffee pods. Heavy. Re-listed due to mind changer.
Coffee makers are part of a morning ritual, the first touch point to help you greet the day. And finding the best coffee maker for you can depend on a lot of factors, like the amount of coffee it makes, the way you fill it with water, or what type of coffee you plan on making. Whether you're looking for a coffee maker that makes a single cup or a coffee maker to make enough coffee for family and friends (or even a crowd!), our collection of coffee makers have the perfect design, size and features to fit your coffee brewing needs.
If you’re shopping for coffee at the grocery store, “check the roast date, rather than the ‘best by’ date,” says Awan. With mass market roasters, the “best by” date can obfuscate the window in which coffee beans are at their best: about 4 days after roasting, when some, but not all, of the carbon dioxide has escaped from the beans. (Too much carbon dioxide captured within beans tends to create uneven extraction, as the gas escapes — this is what pre-infusing tries to counter. Conversely, too little carbon dioxide in the bean can lead to a loss of flavor.)
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Drip-style coffee makers already have a bit of a flavor handicap when compared with other brewing methods, like pour-over and French press, which give coffee drinkers ultimate control over every aspect of the brewing (and therefore extraction) process. This makes it even more important to select a high-quality coffee bean for your at-home drip coffee maker. To learn more, we spoke with Saadat Awan at Woodcat Coffee in Los Angeles.
Making espresso in my old, classic Italian-style Moka machine takes about 10 to 12 minutes — and a bunch of elbow grease. My drip-maker for a classic American cup of joe takes even longer. My brewing cone for pour-over coffee requires me to boil water — and it can't make espresso. And my French press needs about 20 minutes to steep. Plus, it makes too much coffee and I find it's best reserved for fancier brunches.
The illy name is most often associated with their coffee, but they also make capsule-style machines for convenient home brewing. This model takes less space than the similar Y3 model, but still has features that coffee lovers look for. It brews standard drip coffee, and it makes espresso with 19 bars of pressure. No matter what you’re brewing, you can choose your brew strength, water temperature, and cup size, for the perfect cup every time.
The machine has advanced technology for making the best milk froth for indulgent flavor, and the froth texture can be adjusted with the twist of a knob, so it’s exactly the way you like it. Cleaning is easy — turn the milk knob to the “clean” position to automatically rinse the milk system. A descaling system alerts you when it’s time to clean, and the pluggable descaling pipe makes the process easy.
CR’s take: For $80, this Mr. Coffee 12-cup drip brewer is surprisingly stylish. Its airy design sets it apart from the blocky shapes common to the category. This model earns a rating of Very Good in CR’s brew-performance tests and makes a full pot in just 9 minutes. It offers brew-strength control, programming, and a permanent coffee filter. With its performance and striking appearance, you might not mind having it out on the counter—especially in a kitchen with a stainless fridge and range.

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The Indian Ministry of Defense will hasten the upgrading of its Russian-made BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles and will issue tenders to buy 2,000 engines for the program, according to reports, while shelving its $10 billion FICV program.
The Indian Army’s more than 1,500 BMP-2s will be upgraded at a cost of more than $1.2 billion in the next three to five years, and the program last month received formal MoD clearance, Defense News reported.
Though this move doesn’t necessarily shut down the homegrown FICV project, it is less likely to see the light of day because the decision has already been delayed, an Army official was quoted as saying.
The Army requires engines able to generate 350 to 380 horsepower and are easy to maintain and operate in extreme weather conditions. The existing engine of the BMP-2 has 285 horsepower and is not suited for cross-country mobility, the report added.
With the upgrade, the Indian Army will be able to provide an improved anti-tank guided missile system and 30mm automatic grenade launcher with advances observation and surveillance, night-fighting capability and fire control.
After two years of talks, a decision has yet to be made on the FICV project that would be the first built in the “Make India” category.
Two short-listed Indian companies would be required to build an FICV prototype and the winning company would be awarded the contract to produce 2600 FICs after field trials.
The Defense Ministry had selected state-owned Bharat Earth Movers and a consortium of Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra Defense and Tata Power.


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Never been. Heard lots of good things about it but it does look really busy and I’m not sure how safe it can be a that angle. Still hope to go one day, but for now I can’t give it more than three star...
I stayed in Pisa overnight and would recommend visiting the Tower at night to anyone who happens to stay her overnight. The Tower is very busy during the day with day trippers from Florence and Cruise...
Just take it as a fact, the Leaning Tower is the iconic monument of Pisa, everybody knows Pisa thanks to its Tower. So when you reach there and you discover it for the first time, you just cannot go.....
Pisa is about an hour away from Florence by train (slow car). The price of the local train will not change, so there is no need to book online in advance. You can buy it at the automatic ticket vending machine in the morning, but you need to pay attention to the ticket purchased online. Must check in at the station's punching machine before use.
Italy has a city called Pisa, not far from Florence, and is known to the world for its Leaning Tower of Pisa. This tower has become one of Italy's most popular tourist attractions, with millions of people visiting every year. There are many leaning towers in the world, but the most famous one is this one. The
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa. The leaning tower was ingenious at the beginning of the design, and it was designed to have a round appearance, which is obviously different from the general church bell tower, but the most attractive thing is that it has been tilted for more than 800 years without falling. The
leaning tower is the same age as the church. It was built in 1173, but by 1178, it had been found that the bell tower began to tilt and it was not completed yet. It was not until 1372 that the tower was clearly tilted to the southeast. The entire project lasted nearly 200 years, and the construction was interrupted several times because the tower was tilted.
After more than 800 years of slanting, this clock tower has become a spectacle. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987 and has since become a world-famous tourist attraction. Many tourists use the same in the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Take a photo.
The famous physicist Galileo also boosted the reputation of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The physics-famous law of free fall is found in the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Located on the west side of Florence, Pisa has the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. As the bell tower of the cathedral, its reputation is far more than the cathedral. The 56-meter-high clock tower began to tilt when it was built in 1372. Due to the soft soil layer, the leaning tower became more and more serious over time. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is suitable for viewing from a distance in order to feel its inclination. However, the most exciting thing here is not the Leaning Tower of Pisa, nor the cathedral, but the tourists who have a variety of photos on the square and take pictures of the tower. The
Pisa Baptistry is a circular dome-style building that was built in 1152 and redesigned more than 100 years later in the 14th century. There is an art gallery upstairs in the baptistery. The
Pisa Cathedral was built in 1063 and was designed by the sculptor Busqueto Pisa, with a rectangular Latin cross on the plane. Its multi-layered white and green marble exterior highlights the solemnity of the church. When the church was completed, it was once the largest church in Europe at that time. It was divided into four floors from top to bottom. The interior wooden ceiling was golden. It is said that it is plated with 24K gold!
The atrium of the Pisa Cemetery has many beautiful murals, the most famous of which are the "Death of Death", "The Last Judgment" and "Hell".
All attractions need to buy tickets, the leaning tower needs to be purchased separately: online booking price is 18 euros, can be purchased on-site without reservation fee;
Pisa Cathedral, Baptistry, The cemetery needs to buy a package, and the price of 1-3 attractions is 5 euros, 7 euros, 8 euros.
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Pizza now looks like a typical tourist city, but in fact it was a maritime hegemon in the Middle Ages. The four largest cities in the Republic of the Sea were Pisa, Venice, Amalfi. Milan and the Venetians were very strong. Pisa was not noticed at first. Pisa used the convenience of maritime trade after 800 AD. Constantly expanding the citizens and the army, and accepting the insurgents who escaped from the war in Genoa, many sailors and artisans, improved technology and craftsmanship. Finally, after the thousandth century AD, the banner of rapid expansion and rapid expansion was erected. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is now tilted due to the foundation problems during the ground movement. The old town of Pisa is beautiful, and the winding stone road is a quiet local house. Every household has fragrant flowers on the window sill. In front of the thick door panel, the dog with its tail is swaying. The threshold of the roadside shop is covered with lace decoration and lavender. A bicycle painted in candy color is freely leaning against the wall by the owner. The quiet life is fixed into a beautiful picture, away from the pizza in the noisy tourist area, is the Tuscan city state we are looking for.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is not only a landmark building in Italy, but also one of the wonders in the history of world architecture. The tower is actually a free-standing bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, located in the central square of Pisa: the Miracle Square. The building has a cylindrical shape and is made of white marble. The bottom of the tower is engraved with reliefs and on the top there is a bell pavilion. It is said that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is built with spoils transported by six ships by the Pisa fleet. The tower is tilted to the southeast, and many people believe this is due to an uneven foundation and soft soils.
Due to the unstable nature of the tower, there are restrictions on the length of time and number of people allowed into the tower at one time. If you are planning to climb the tower, be sure to purchase tickets online in advance. Without advance tickets there may be long lines or no available tickets. When climbing the tower only mobile phones and cameras are allowed to be carried all other belongings must be checked at the entrance.

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Integrity cornerstone of Mississippi's nonprofit sector: column
The reputation of nonprofits is built on integrity, honesty, and transparency — in our communities and with the partners who rely on us to deliver, extend, or enhance critical services for Mississippi’s children and families.
We often cite the quote attributed to C.S. Lewis when we discuss integrity: “doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”
Nonprofits across the state do just that every single day.
When no one is watching, we serve as a major buffer against hunger, illness, and poverty for underserved and often overlooked members of our society.
When no one is watching, we work long hours and find creative solutions to help Mississippians make ends meet.
When no one is watching, we spring into action in the middle of a global pandemic to make sure people have access to food, medicine and shelter.
As the board of chair of the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy and chief executive officer of Springboard to Opportunities, I have the distinct privilege of working with, learning from, and advocating for nonprofit organizations in every corner of the state.
Right there when we need them:Nonprofits, philanthropic groups in Mississippi step up
Their devotion and determination come through loudly and clearly in our discussions about topics ranging from housing to health care from women’s rights to workforce development.
Despite all of the tremendous work nonprofits do day in and day out, the recent findings by Office of the State Auditor about alleged financial misappropriation and malfeasance by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and Mississippi Community Education Center may cause a certain degree of cynicism, skepticism, or doubt about our work.
Whenever impropriety of any kind occurs, we should act swiftly and decisively to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Nonprofit leaders and professionals all agree about this.
We should also maintain our steadfast faith in the nonprofit sector and its hardworking and trustworthy organizations. Our communities depend on the services provided by these institutions, and partnerships between nonprofits, government agencies, and philanthropy continue to produce innovative and sustainable solutions to issues ranging from education to economic development.
Over the past 14 months, the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy and several key partners have made significant strides to assist nonprofits and philanthropy in building the knowledge, leadership, and capacity needed to effectively develop programming that meets current and future needs while responsibly managing investments from both the public and private sectors.
We look forward to growing partnerships among nonprofits and state lawmakers, policymakers, and agency leaders to identify clear steps to ensure nonprofit leaders at the staff and board levels are equipped to effectively manage state funds and deliver excellent outcomes that benefit all of Mississippi’s children, families and communities.
Aisha Nyandoro is the board chair of the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy and chief executive officer of Springboard to Opportunities.


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LOS ANGELES - Veteran heavy-metal band Black Sabbath landed its first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, more than four decades after the rockers debuted their first album in the United States.
LONDON - Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will give birth to the future heir to the British throne in the same hospital where the late Princess Diana gave birth to Princes William and Harry, royal sources said on Wednesday.
LONDON - The Rolling Stones released a career-spanning digitally re-mastered back catalogue on Apple Inc's iTunes Store on Wednesday as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations.
NEW YORK - British actress Gemma Arterton does not need to worry about typecasting with roles ranging from a fairy tale character and literary heroines to MI6 agent Strawberry Fields in the 2008 James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."
NEW YORK/NASHVILLE - Legendary country singer and songwriter Slim Whitman, known for his smooth falsetto and high-pitched yodeling talent, died in Florida on Wednesday at the age of 90, his son-in-law said.
LONDON - The stories of a dyslexic hero and a little girl who overcomes her family's fear of a stray dog won two of Britain's most coveted children's literature prizes on Wednesday.
LONDON - British actor Daniel Radcliffe won plaudits this week for a new stage role as a bullied Irish cripple that takes him a critical step further away from his days as boy wizard Harry Potter.
LOS ANGELES - Vince Flynn, the best-selling author of the Mitch Rapp series of political thrillers that includes "American Assassin" and "The Last Man," died on Wednesday at age 47 after a battle with prostate cancer, his representatives said.
LONDON - British ballet dancer David Wall, known for becoming the youngest male principal at the Royal Ballet at the age of 21, has died of cancer aged 67 at his home in London.
- Sri Lankan-born author Michelle de Kretser won Australia's top literature prize on Wednesday, awarded the Miles Franklin award for her novel "Questions of Travel" that follows two people on separate journeys.
These days Washington is not known for bipartisanship, but every now and then a breakthrough is made. It is noteworthy that Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Senator John McCain, a Republican, are appearing together at a forum in Sedona, Arizona on Friday.

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Apple has introduced two carbon neutral Apple Watches at its Wonderlust event on Sept. 12. The Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 are the company’s first carbon neutral products.
In a press release, Apple has provided more details on the criteria the Apple Watches meet to be considered carbon neutral, including using 100% clean electricity for manufacturing and product use, 30% recycled or renewable material by weight, and 50% of shipping without air transportation. According to the statement, these efforts result in at least a 75% reduction in product emissions for each of the models.
The carbon-neutral certification for these wearables is issued by SCS Global Services. It covers all aluminum models of the Apple Watch Series 9 and SE when paired with a new Sport Loop. Additionally, the certification applies to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 when paired with either the Trail Loop or Alpine Loop.
In 2020, Apple achieved CO2 neutrality for its worldwide corporate operations and unveiled its Apple 2030 strategy. This plan revolves around achieving carbon neutrality throughout the company’s complete value chain by the year 2030. Apple’s target is to reduce overall carbon emissions by 75% compared to 2015 levels. Through a combination of actions such as avoiding carbon-generating activities, expanding the use of renewable energy across its corporate operations and supply chain, and embracing the use of recycled and renewable materials in its designs, Apple has already managed to reduce its total emissions by over 45% since 2015, while experiencing a revenue growth of more than 65% during the same period.


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#10 I Feel You
This one is about mutual healing.
Rains extending their welcome to October felt wrong on so many inexplicable reasons. It wasn’t even the occasional drizzling, someone had left a tap open somewhere. The weather was, however, fit for how I was feeling. Gloomy, distracted, restless, yet unable to understand the cause. It had been like that for a while and the aggravation added to all the feelings.
“Narrowing down the causes would be a good place to start,” I thought. Was it the delusion that everything would eventually be perfect when you lived with someone you loved? Or was it the misconception that joining a new family, who didn’t share the same language or culture, would be an exhilarating experience? What was it? I couldn’t pin it down.
Days passed in flashes of a blur as I tried to settle into my new environment. Little did I know that it would all change very soon. I heard a yelp as I struggled to sleep one night. An innocent, pure cry so agonizing, that it broke my heart.
I scampered to the poorly lit street and there, I found him. The tiniest, cutest ball of fur soaked in the mid-October rains, screaming at the top of his pocket-sized lungs with all his might. Without a second thought, I rushed to him to comfort him and I presume all he could see was this demonic lady running frantically to harm him. He hid underneath a car and wouldn’t budge as his cry for help remained uninterrupted.
There was no one around. I had looked all over for his mother but in vain. I could start to feel my legs go numb as I crouched down to get him to trust me. We both sat there for 10 minutes, getting acquainted without uttering a word.
He finally came out of his shell and trudged toward me. I picked him up and wrapped him like a newborn in the towel I had brought (it was an instinct). The moment I held him, he miraculously stopped shaking and started sinking into my chest, as if giving in to me. He was tired.
All I could do, at that moment, was sob uncontrollably. It was a release of whatever it was that built up for so long, although, I’m still not sure whether the tears were for me or for him.
His beautiful, sinless eyes looked at me with love and trust as I nursed him through the night. We were both unaware of the future, uncomfortable in our situations and longed for the much-needed help that wouldn’t come our way. It was perfect.
Just as all hope was seeming to fade away, we found each other. I didn’t save him, I wouldn’t like to think so. He had saved me. But again, he wouldn’t like to think so either.
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Federal Rules Limit Data Sharing on Patients’ Substance Misuse
May 12, 2014 in News
Federal privacy regulations are hindering the sharing of health data about patients with substance misuse issues, according to a federal notice from HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Modern Healthcare reports.
Under current regulations — which were last updated in 1987 — federally assisted substance abuse programs can only share patients’ personal health information with substance abuse treatment centers if:
- A patient gives his or her express consent; or
- There is a medical emergency.
The regulations limit the data sharing of a variety of health care organizations, including:
- Accountable care organizations;
- Coordinated care organizations; and
- Health information exchanges.
Details of Federal Notice
According to the SAMHSA notice, “significant changes have occurred within the U.S. health care system that were not envisioned by these regulations, including new models of integrated care that are built on a foundation of information sharing to support coordination of patient care.”
Because of the restrictions on health data sharing, some patients do not fully benefit from available treatment models, according to SAMHSA.
The agency is working to change regulations to allow patients better access to coordinated care, while still ensuring that their personal health data are protected.
According to Modern Healthcare, some of the fixes that SAMHSA is considering include:
- Allowing patient consent to include a broader description of the individual, organization or health care provider to which disclosure is made; and
- Requiring that patients are given a list of health care providers or organizations that can access their personal health data and that patients are regularly notified of changes to that list.
SAMHSA plans to hold a public meeting on June 11 to seek stakeholder feedback before beginning the rulemaking process to adjust the regulations (Dickson, Modern Healthcare, 5/9).

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As Atlanta embraced its cornerstone status in the civil rights movement on Monday for the 47th year, an ever-growing LGBT contingent honored their place in the struggle with the Rustin-Lorde Breakfast. READ MORE »
As Atlanta embraces its cornerstone status in the civil rights movement over MLK Weekend, a dedicated group of LGBT Atlantans honors its experience by breaking bread en mass for the 14th year. READ MORE »
Sure, the MLK holigay included brunch, plenty of activism and a march. But it's the nightlife that draws thousands to pack bars and clubs all holiday weekend long. Bulldogs was no exception. READ MORE »
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Bernice King, the new CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center that seemingly told the gays to piss off last week, may have scratched off her scab of anti-gay views on Monday. Happy birthday, MLK. READ MORE »
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Rev Rick. Warren is in Atlanta this morning and gay activists are preparing to protest.
It's one of a handful of gay events set for today as part of the Martin Luther King Jr., holiday commemoration:
The Jan . 19 protest begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Jackson Street and Auburn Avenue, which is across from the church. (Participants will meet at 8:30 a.m. in a staging area at the corner of Edgewood Avenue and Jackson.) Other progressive groups, including the newly-formed GLBT ATL, are expected to take part in the event, which ends at 10 a.m. Warren is scheduled to speak during a 10 a.m. service.
The conservative mega pastor is scheduled to keynote the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday festivities in Atlanta in January. Warren has been embroiled in a national controversy over his anti-gay views since he was selected earlier this month to deliver the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration.
News of the Atlanta visit by the pastor of 22,000-member Saddleback Church in California broke on Monday, though King Center officials say they invited Warren to speak last May, well before the recent controversy erupted.
Warren’s Atlanta speech is already drawing interest from some gay activists who are considering whether to organize protests on Jan. 19, when the pastor is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at 10 a.m. during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church. His stop in Atlanta comes a day before he’s expected to deliver the invocation at Obama’s swearing-in on Jan. 20.

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You’ll be hearing more about managed futures in the coming months and years. Not just because there are many products being launched and promoted, but also because it is a long-standing and consistent alternative strategy.
Managed-futures strategies are run by a heavily regulated and monitored class of portfolio managers called commodity-trading advisors (CTAs).While often considered hedge funds, the correlation of CTA strategies to most other hedge fund types is very low (see “Correlation of alternative strategies to S&P 500).
Managed futures are one of the most accepted alternative strategies in the market today. According to Hedgeweek, they are the largest alternative investment strategy in Europe, accounting for 20% of the nearly $400 billion invested in alternative investment strategies.
The majority of managedfutures strategies are looking to follow trends in a broad range of assets, including: metals, energy, grains, soft commodities, and financials such as equity indices, interest rates and currencies. By and large, CTAs use futures contracts to get exposure to these asset classes, since futures are liquid, transparent, exchange-settled and cleared (no counterparty risk).
CTA strategies are characterized by riskmanagement and capital allocation rules, which are disciplined and often quantitatively executed. CTAs are generally looking to participate in both uptrends and downtrends that occur in the markets.
While investors often crave a fundamental reason for following a given market trend, the simple truth is CTAs are long because a market is going up; or short because a market is trending down.
This combination of systematic execution and trend participation enables managers to separate themselves from market emotion and be agnostic in terms of market opportunities. While some people think CTA strategies are black box due to the use of computerized quantitative strategies and the perceived lack of transparency, a number of advances will hopefully change this viewpoint.
Several managed futures indices now provide full transparency in terms of position and methodology. These indices are linked to ETFs and mutual funds. For the first time, Towers Watson has added managed-futures strategies to its recommended list, citing increased transparency from CTA managers, according to HFMWeek. Moreover, there is greater acceptance of computerized quantitative strategies as we rely on technology to provide consistent risk management.
Correlation of alternative strategies to S&P 500
Source: Hedge Funds and Individual Hedge Fund Strategies: Hedge Fund Research., Inc; Managed Future: International Traders Research, Inc., US Stocks: Standard and Poor’s: US Bonds: Barclays Aggregate Bond Index

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Bob Mould Patch the Sky
Bob Mould has been on a musical tear the past few years: Both 2012’s Silver Age and 2014’s Beauty & Ruin found the punk/alt-rock icon writing some of the most incisive, aggressive music of his career. That hot streak continues on Patch the Sky, which, like his last two records, overflows with melodic, guitar-heavy songs bolstered by the locked-in rhythm section of bassist Jason Narducy and drummer Jon Wurster.
Highlights include the sub-two-minute hardcore blast “Hands Are Tied,” the chugging bar-band boogie of “Daddy’s Favorite” and the throttling punk-pop gem “The End of Things,” although Patch the Sky’s lyrics are perhaps even more crushing, as the ruminations on crumbling love and heart-shredding loss hold nothing back. Still, even nods to Mould’s back catalog feel refreshed and modern: “Pray for Rain” conjures Sugar’s bubblegum-grunge, while “Voices In My Head” resembles the stormy, acoustic-electric vibe of the solo album Workbook. Once again, Mould stares down his fears and sorrow—and emerges triumphant.


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This has been the hottest, longest summer I've ever suffered through. We've had temps down here in southern Georgia of over 100 for weeks at a time. Ugh! Also, since Decon and Ghost there's not much music coming out until October when Megadeth and Evanescence release their new albums. Bummer. So, I've done something I usually never do - put my Ipod on shuffle.
See, I'm an album person. I listen to albums - in their entirety. I consider all the songs, the order of the songs, etc. My wife is the opposite as she listens to single songs, not albums. So in this musical drought I decided to switch it up a bit and let fate decide what songs I listen to.
My friend and I had an idea for a radio show called "Gear Shift." The idea was that we would play something really heavy then play something really mellow just to mess with people. My shuffled Ipod is pretty much the very definition of that. It'll play Sixpence None the Richer, Mortification, Steve Taylor, Ayreon, The Choir, etc. What's funny is that sometimes the transitions are really good. Occasionally you'll get this totally mellow track then some heavy song will come on but it totally works. It's been fun.
It's also interesting to note just how "random" random actually is. Sometimes it will favor a particular artist or album. One time I got a lot of songs from Steve Taylor's On The Fritz. Other times it will pick a theme - like early 90's Christian metal, or straight up pop songs. It's like my Ipod actually has moods of its own. Weird.
So anyway, not much of an update - for which I apologize. I've got a few albums for the next couple of months but it's going to be a little sparse. At least until new albums come out or I can get some money that I'm not spending on games for my PSP.

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March 20, 2019
RIVERHEAD RACEWAY RELEASES 2019 SAFETY TECH INSPECTION & PRACTICE DAY INFORMATION
By Bob Finan
With the 69th season of stock car racing at Riverhead Raceway rapidly approaching activity at the popular quarter mile oval has been picking up leading up to opening weekend Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. Today GM John Ellwood released information concerning the two safety tech inspection days on April 6th & April 13th as well for the two practice days Saturday April 20th & April 27th.
In making the announcement John Ellwood disclosed that Randy Murray and his Riverhead Raceway tech staff will be available from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on both April 6th & April 13th for safety tech inspection. Competitors are reminded that any race car that plans on taking part in the two practice days must first go through and pass safety tech inspection and have a sticker indicating they have done so. The inspection days are open to all divisions that race at the track whether it is with the weekly NASCAR Whelen All American Series or Enduro series. If weather conditions permit engine tech will also take place during both safety tech inspection days. There will be a $20 per car inspection fee for Murray and his hard working inspection staff.
The schedule for the practice days at the track Saturday April 20th & 27th Ellwood noted the pit windows would open at 9:00 am with cars entering the pits shortly thereafter. For teams unable to attend the previously scheduled safety tech inspection days the inspection area will also be opening at 9:00 am. On track activity will commence at 12 noon with the NASCAR Whelen All American Series and INEX Legend Race Cars taking to the track for several rounds of practice. Later in the afternoon the Enduro teams will take over the track to shake their machines down in preparation for the 34th season of Enduro racing at Riverhead Raceway.
As is tradition free grandstand admission will be available for race fans on the two practice days while those entering the pits will find admission $36 with a NASCAR/INEX License, $56 for those without a license. Race teams will find a freshly re-paved pit area greeting them at the track in 2019 courtesy track owners Eddie & Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz. Also under repair for the 2019 race season is the third and fourth turn are of the track as management hopes to eliminate the dip in the center of the corner while making repairs to the pavement.
The complete 2019 Riverhead Raceway schedule of events can be viewed at www.riverheadraceway.com.
Comprehensive marketing opportunities are also available for 2019 on both a seasonal of individual basis along with a complete billboard package. For marketing information contact either John Ellwood or Bob Finan at 631-842-RACE or via a Facebook private message. E-mails reach the track at firstname.lastname@example.org. Phone number remains 631-842-RACE.

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Panel Discussions - February 03, 2014
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Congress of Vienna and the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The former ushered in a century of peace while the latter ignited the most destructive war the world had ever seen. What lessons can the international community learn from those two historical events?
Panel Discussions - January 20, 2014
Despite the fact that countries in the Middle East have growing energy needs that could be satisfied by their neighbors, there is a lack of cooperation due to bilateral political tensions as seen between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as well as among countries in the Levant Basin (such as Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria). This was one topic of a meeting hosted by IPI on January 20th that discussed the impact of energy on security in the Middle East;
Panel Discussions - January 17, 2014
“There's always temptation for negotiators to jettison justice” in their haste to strike a deal, Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, told an IPI forum on war crimes accountability in Syria. But, he stressed, "I think it's important for us to recognize that justice should be on the table at Geneva II; impunity should not be.”
Meeting Notes - January 16, 2014
This meeting note addresses current and emerging threats in the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, and the conditions that contribute to their rise, such as economic inequality and poor governance. The report summarizes key themes from a roundtable discussion held at IPI last June on the security challenges in the region.
IPI in the News - January 13, 2014
Policy Papers - December 20, 2013
Though the conflict in Syria shows no signs of abating, and hopes for the Geneva II talks in January are dim, this paper argues it is never too early to start planning for peace. The paper examines three recent post-conflict transitions in the Middle East—Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen—and draws lessons for Syria.
Speaker Events - December 19, 2013
Despite newly promised constitutional protections, there are many challenges facing the human rights community in Zimbabwe, according to Beatrice Mtetwa, a prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer. She spoke on advancing the rule of law in Zimbabwe during an African Leaders Series event at the International Peace Institute on December 19th.
Policy Papers - December 17, 2013
This publication examines the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which has often been cast as a tool of Russian and Chinese cooperation aimed at countering the West, yet has evolved to be a dynamic institution that is carving out a more diverse role in multilateral affairs.
Policy Papers - December 12, 2013
This issue brief analyzes the key issues under discussion as preparation begins for the first meeting in three years of the United Nations Contingent-Owned Equipment System (COE) Working Group, which takes place in January 2014.
Policy Papers - December 11, 2013
The Security Council issued 1,557 demands to conflict parties in civil wars in the 15 years following the end of the Cold War, through its resolutions. Based on a statistical analysis of IPI’s Security Council Compliance Database, this report shows that while the levels of compliance with these demands varied, there was a slight increase in compliance over time.
The Global Observatory
Caught in the Middle: Civilian Protection in South Sudan
Absent an active effort by the South Sudanese government, the UN Mission will need to adopt a holistic approach to civilian protection.
Key Global Events to Watch in October
A list of key upcoming meetings and events with implications for global affairs.
2014 Top 10 Issues to Watch in Peace & Security: The Global Arena
A list of ten key issues to watch that are likely to impact international peace and security in 2014, compiled by IPI's Francesco Mancini.
The Global Observatory, produced by IPI, provides timely analysis on peace and security issues, interviews with leading policymakers, interactive maps, and more.
September 25, 2014
IPI Remembers Margaret Vogt


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Maple Leafs fortunes on the back of defense?
The Toronto Maple Leafs get a whole week off, so we know that when Saturday arrives we will still be sitting pretty in last spot. The Leafs are not as bad a team as it seems but far from how good we think they can be. The Maple Leafs fortunes could all come down to the back end, a back end that was suppose to be the teams strength and backbone and has been nothing but its achilles heel in the first seven games. Brian Burke has stated he wouldn't change a thing and as the season progresses he could be correct but Leaf Nation is an impatient bunch. The key to the Leafs turn around though lies in the back end, the goalie needs to make the first save but the defense need to clear the crease, get some key take aways and block some shots. The Toronto Maple Leafs defense have no one in the Top 30 in blocked shots for defensemen, the Maple Leafs leader is Mike Komisarek who sits tied in 38th place in the league with 13 blocks but the Maple Leafs defense does have two players in the Top 10 in the league in giveaways Ian White sits tied for 5th with nine and Francois Beauchemin is tied for 9th with eight. The Leafs can also add Luke Schenn tied for 14th with seven and Tomas Kaberle tied for 25th with six to the list. These two statistics don't work well together for our Buds as they give the puck away too often and yet don't block shots to assist their goalkeepers when this is done. The Maple Leafs do have the league leader in penalty minors in Mike Komisarek who has taken eight so far this season, when you throw in the Leafs pathetic PK who sit dead last chugging along at 60%, a good idea might be to stay out of the box. The Maple Leafs back end also have just one player who is positive on the plus/minus side. Ian White is a some how a +3, while the other six Maple Leaf defense are a combined -27. These statistics don't lie Leaf fans the team is playing lousy in many areas but the defense and not the goaltending may be the weakest point of all and until this area improves, Leafs Nation is in for a long season.


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The first grade is a serious test for both parents and students. Some children quickly adapt to a new environment, while others miss their familiar home environment. In the latter situation, adults are most often to blame, who themselves convey their mood to the child. 5 tv.ru tells what mistakes parents of first graders should avoid.
Authoritarian approach to learning
Overprotective parents sometimes worry more about their child than they should. Supposedly trying to make it easier for him to study in the 1st grade, they manage to “drag” the child to all possible tutors even before school. So by the beginning of the school year, the child may really know more than his peers, but he has to study according to the same program, so he often gets bored. At home, he never rests for a minute. If the child has done all the lessons, then the parent loads him with housework so that he “does not relax”. However, this is exactly what a child of his age really needs — rest, games and communication with peers. As a result, appeals in an imperative tone in the spirit of “you must (a)” discourage the child from any motivation and interest in learning — after all, knowledge of the world is now associated with “obligation”. Because of the fear of causing the anger and disappointment of the parent, the child develops an “excellent student syndrome”, which is often accompanied by asociality. After all, instead of chasing the ball in the yard with friends, he is locked in a room for lessons.
Intervene in the child’s relationship with classmates
The worst thing a parent can do is control a child’s relationships with peers. Sometimes the mother feels so one with the child that she allows herself to dictate with whom to communicate and with whom not. If a child is lazy to do homework, then his desk mate is to blame, from whom he takes an example. Moreover, most often he operates with arguments from the position of ideality and exclusivity, as if his child does not have any vices at all and cannot himself have a bad influence on the environment. An adult tries to shield his child from the evil of the world, but forgets that it is important for a child to acquire social interaction skills and independently resolve conflict situations. After all, not the whole world will be as loyal to him as dad and mom. The only case when adults should intervene is a serious fight or bullying in the team. If this is an ordinary quarrel, then you should not run to complain to teachers and call the parents of another child.
Take credit for your child’s accomplishments
It is very important to be able to properly encourage the child in the pursuit of knowledge, creativity and sports. However, it happens that the parent, on the contrary, is afraid to praise the child for the efforts, because supposedly he will stop trying. At the same time, in the company of other parents, they do not hesitate to once again mention the success of the child. In fact, this behavior only irritates the parents of his classmates — as a result, some kind of competition is created between adults, during which it will be necessary to find out whose child is better. Behind this parenting behavior is often a lack of self-confidence. It’s one thing to be proud of a child’s accomplishments, and another to take credit for their accomplishments.
Infect with anxiety
It depends on the parent how quickly the child adapts to the new team. It happens that adults themselves create a premonition of something bad in a child. This can manifest itself in disturbing questions like “Did anyone hurt you? Why are your eyes sad? Is no one laughing at you?» Nervousness is instantly transmitted to the child. Accordingly, at school, he will attract conflict situations and rush home to tell bad news. In this case, an adult should ask himself why something bad should happen to their child. Perhaps this is somehow connected with his personal experience at school, which he extrapolates to the child. Instead of escalating, build the conversation in a positive way. Ask what interesting things happened at school, with whom the child managed to make friends, whether he likes his school supplies, class, teacher, and so on. Be in the moment with the child — if something really happened, carefully ask and listen, and if everything is in order, then you do not need to pull out information with “terrible” questions.
Adults who tend to express thoughts aloud often make a gross mistake when criticizing the teaching staff in the presence of a child. Sometimes the parent of a first-grader himself treats the school as if he would have to fight with everyone and deliberately criticize the teachers, looking for shortcomings. In fact, this attempt to reduce the importance of the teacher in the eyes of the child may betray the authoritarian parent’s fear of losing control over him. If an adult does not like the way a particular teacher teaches, it is better to change the class or school. Otherwise, in the eyes of a first-grader, the teacher will gradually lose authority. The child may stop reckoning with his remarks in the classroom, will argue out of business and violate discipline in the classroom.


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Yemeni Houthi rebel delegation attending talks in Saudi capital Riyadh to find political solution for Yemen, Saudi foreign minister says
A delegation of Shiite Houthi rebels from Yemen is holding talks in Riyadh, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday, ahead of a planned ceasefire and renewed peace negotiations.
"The Houthi delegation is in Saudi Arabia and the discussions are ongoing. I believe we have made good progress," Jubeir told reporters.
Saudi Arabia is leading an Arab coalition that has been bombing the rebels for over a year, in support of Yemen's internationally recognised President Abed Rabbuh Mansour Hadi.
"Talks with them are ongoing with the aim of finding a political solution for the Yemen crisis," Jubeir said.
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was the first to reveal the presence of a Houthi delegation in Riyadh in an interview with Bloomberg published on Friday.
"There is significant progress in negotiations, and we have good contacts with the Houthis, with a delegation currently in Riyadh. We believe that we are closer than ever to a political solution in Yemen," the prince said.
The revelation came ahead of a UN-brokered truce slated to enter into effect on April 10, followed by talks in Kuwait on April 18.
Previous negotiations have failed and earlier ceasefires were not respected, but analysts say the prospects of a deal have improved.
Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have recently exchanged detainees and agreed through tribal mediation to ease tensions.
As a result of Houthi aggression, Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi had to temporarily flee to the Saudi capital Riyadh and formally requested help from Arab states to save Yemen from the Houthi militants.
The Saudi Arabia-led military coalition formally began its intervention in Yemen on March 2015 after the Houthi rebels advanced on the southern city of Aden, forcing Hadi to flee the city.
According to Yemen Ministry of Public Health, at least 7,000 people, including 1600 children, have been killed in the ongoing civil war in Yemen, nearly half of them civilians. More than 16,500 have been injured since March 2015.
War in the country has triggered an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Currently, 80 percent of Yemen's population is in desperate need of humanitarian aid to meet their basic needs and protect their fundamental rights, including ensuring the security and safety of civilians and providing essential services.
Twenty million people in the country are in need of aid, 13 million are facing food shortages and 9.4 million are having difficulties accessing drinking water.


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Cats are some of the cutest creatures on earth. They’re very playful with most people they meet and have a friendly disposition. If you’ve wanted to own a cat, but weren’t sure what you have to do to take care of one, then this article is just what you need. Give it a look.
Before acquiring a cat, be sure that you have the wherewithal to take care of all necessary vet care. Cats reproduce at an alarming rate, and spaying or neutering is essential to keeping cat population under control. Check spay, neuter and vaccination costs and packages with local vets and clinics and be sure you can afford to give your cat proper medical care.
Be sure to have your pet cat spayed or neutered by the time it is six months old. A spayed or neutered cat is a more satisfactory pet because it is calmer, quieter and more likely to stay home. Neutered male cats do not spray urine to mark their territory. This is definitely a plus when it comes to cat ownership.
Make sure you have a good pet carrier or basket for transporting your cats from one location to the next. A proper carrier or basket should have enough room for them to turn around in comfortably. It should also be easy to clean. Make sure that it is lined with a blanket, cushion, or towel to help it stay comfortable and cozy for them when traveling.
Feed your cats proper food. Remember that cats must eat meat. Only give your cats cat food to eat. Do not feed them or let them eat dog food. Dogs and cats have different nutritional needs and some of the ingredients in dog food could harm your cat. Feeding your cat dog food for food could also lead to malnourishment, among other issues.
Refrain from giving your cat any food that is spoiled. This can lead to indigestion and food poisoning, which can cost you a trip to the veterinarian. Always buy your food fresh from the store and be sure to check the expiration date before you feed it to your cat.
Cats are usually more active during the night. The result is that they active while you’re sleeping. If your cats are busy keeping you awake early, just close your bedroom door. You won’t be able to hear their sounds as they walk around in the middle of the night.
Adore your cat. Your cat will enjoy your company if you pet and play with her. Cats need a social life with people just like you do with other people. They also like feeling important and a big member of the family.
As stated before, cats are extremely cute. Their playful and friendly ways will have anyone warming up to them in no time. Now that you know what to do after reading this article, you can have a cat of your own. Remember the information and have a fun time with the feline.

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Little Big Girl by Claire Keane: The perfect gift for a new big sister
A touching picture book about an older sister's unconditional love for her new baby brother Matisse is a little girl in a big world. Despite her size, she gets to have all sorts of grand adventures, like seeing the big sights of the city, making big messes, and taking big naps when her little body is all tuckered out. But when Matisse meets her baby brother, she realizes that she isn't so little after all- She’s a big sister! And it’s great fun to show this new little person what wonders this big world has in store. With warmth and joy, Claire Keane showcases a gorgeous retro-inspired style to tell this tender tale of unconditional sibling love.


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End of the road. Celebrated and awarding winner Afro Pop artist, Maskal has finally parted ways with record label, Nde’feyo Entertainment, cutting short his three-year romance with the company.
Nde’feyo Entertainment in a statement made available to Nyasa Times says it has agreed to part ways with the artist in ‘good faith and shape’.
“Nde’feyo Entertainment wishes to announce that it has parted ways with musician Maskal (Masiye Kalso Kasaru). We (the company and the artist) have ended our contracted relationship by mutual agreement. As a label, we are proud of what we have achieved together and we wish him well in his future endeavors,” reads the statement in part.
The record label did not, however, disclose reasons behind dissolution of relationship with the artist who had remained with five months to his three-year contract with the entertainment company.
But in an interview, Maskal said he was the one who pulled out, arguing the record label has failed to meet its obligation in satisfying the contractual agreement.
“First of all it is me who parted ways with Nde’feyo not the other way round. The reasons are many as to why I decided to end the relationship with them. There are a lot of things we agreed in the contract they have failed to meet. I thought by now they will address my grievances by nothing has been done so far, so I decided to call it quit,” explained soft-spoken Maskal.
Among other reasons, Maskal said the company has not been paying his allowances since December last year and that the company has failed to explain how many copies his debut album, Nthawi and the DVD has sold.
“Since December I have not been paid my allowances and they still owe me some money for the shows I already did, and every time when I try to raise my concerns we argue. That makes me uncomfortable. As an artist I would like to work in an environment where I will be able to express myself.
“There are many times I have been paying the band, Madziko, which we use for performances instead of the record label doing that. And up to now I don’t know how many copies I have sold. How do you expect me to continue work with them when they could not explain how my album faired on the market?” wondered Maskal.
About his future as brand ambassador for Access Communications Limited, Maskal said he was still waiting hear more from the record label which facilitated the deal.
“I wrote them explaining my concerns and reasons why I decided to call it quit, and I thought they will respond instead they have decided to reply through a press release meaning they have agreed to my resignation. I accept that. I have been patient all along but I will expect them to tell the nation the truth of the matter,” he added.
However, in its statement, Nde’feyo Entertainment while affirming to be proud parting ways with it’s first signing, Maskal, it did not disclose reasons why the artist cut ties with the company. It only states that it will continue to scout and sign new talents as its part in contributing to the development of music and arts in Malawi.
“At this point he (Maskal) has got new music out and we are also pleased to announce that recently we accepted an invite for the singer to appear at Ireland African Music Awards (IAMA) in Dublin, Ireland on September 7, 2012. And there is an impending Germany gig before the end of the year 2012,” further reads the release signed by the company’s directors, Ken Limwame and Khumbo Munthali.
Maskal who rose to the stardom with his hit songs Udalire, Ndiwe wanga and Wa CV featuring Piksy, was signed by Nde’feyo Entertainment in 2010 before the release of his debut album, Nthawi in the same year.
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The Black Cow Saloon made a return to the Port Eliot Festival and a good time was had by all at our low light, hard drinkin', foot stompin' honky tonk.
The four-day celebration of the country's literati and fashion, food and music saw its biggest audience yet in St Germans, Cornwall.
At the Black Cow Saloon, magnificent vodka cocktails were served all weekend plus thirst quenching hand-crafted cider and larger. Live music was on offer day and night and featured our house band The Flats and Sharps with rockin’ blues, finger pickin’, boogie woogie and barrel house from our guest players and balladeers. Plus DJs spun vintage vinyl, kickin’ country and jivin’ blues till the early hours.


It’s time for Final Thoughts – about the world’s first family of torture and death. Also known as the new media darling of the Left.
President Donald J. Trump, remind us what it means to be Americans. And what did the Democrats do? They sat.
Sunday night’s Grammy awards proved once again how out of touch the celebrity elite is with the average American.
If you haven’t heard of the Tide Pod Challenge, it’s pretty simple: Teens video themselves eating laundry detergent, then post it online. Yeah. Welcome to 2018.
This past weekend thousands of women - and men - took to the streets to show the world how nasty they can be. They called it the “women’s march” but I refuse to call it by that name.
It seems your favorite Democrats are willing to shut down the government to protect illegal immigrants.
It’s time for Final Thoughts and surprise, surprise, Leftist crybabies and mainstream media hacks are still hot and bothered by what President Trump may or may not have called Haiti and some African nations.
The fact Democrats won’t budge on this deal is very telling. They don’t care about these so-called “Dreamers,” and they sure as heck don’t care about keeping American borders safe.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about President Trump’s mental stability. Well, I have some Final Thoughts on that.
There’s a reason thousands of level-headed Californians are fleeing to other states.
See what's going on in Iran right now? Unlike his predecessor, President Trump is bold enough to support the protesters.
In 2017 Donald J Trump became the 45th President of the United States which also means in 2017, a majority of Democrats turned into alt-Left radical psychos- but we will get back to them later.


text: Every year I've lived in Oregon I've missed the Oregon Trail Rally (that's coming up on seven years). So this year I made sure to mark it on the calendar on May 3. Ducati Scotty and I attended the first stages of the OTR at Portland International Raceway on The rally started just after 7:00pm just as the sun was setting. It was a cool environment to watch the race, and there were a lot of rally spectators at the event. Here is a smattering of photos I took from the event.


First, you can press on the app icon and drag-and-drop it to a location on your home screen. Second, you can long-press the app icon and tap Add to Home Screen, and the app will appear automatically on the first open spot its allowed to go on.
How do I get the icon back on my iPhone?
Just navigate to Settings > General > Reset. Once there, select the Reset Home Screen Layout button. A dialog will pop-up asking for a confirmation. Once you return to the home screen, you will notice that all the icons are placed just like they were when you first turned on your iPhone!
How do I get my app icon back on my home screen?
Where is the apps button on my Home screen? How do I find all my apps?1 Tap and hold any blank space.2 Tap Settings.3 Tap the switch next to Show Apps screen button on Home screen.4 An apps button will appear on your home screen.
How do I put an icon on my iPhone home screen?
Press down and hold on an icon until the icons begin to shake. You can then press and drag any icon within the home screen, or move it to another home screen by dragging it all the way to the right side of the screen.
How do I put an app back on my iPhone home screen?
How to restore an app to the home screenGo to the App Library.Find the app you want to restore. You can do that with the automatic folders, or by using the search bar.Tap and hold the apps icon until the pop-up menu appears.Tap Add to Home Screen.Sep 29, 2020
Why did my app disappeared on my iPhone?
Your apps could also be missing because theyve been deleted. As of iOS 10, Apple allows you to delete some pre-installed apps (though technically those apps are just hidden, not deleted). Earlier versions of the iOS didnt allow this. You get these deleted apps back by reinstalling them.
Why is an app not showing on my home screen?
If you find the missing apps installed but still fail to show up on the home screen, you can uninstall the app and reinstall it. If necessary, you can also recover deleted app data on your Android phone.
Why is app not showing on my iPhone?
If the app is still missing, delete the app and reinstall it from the App Store. To delete the app (in iOS 11), go to Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage and find the app. Tap the app and on the next screen select Delete App . After the apps deleted, go back to the App Store and redownload the app again.


General objective l. Diagnose the current situation of the auto parts market in Ecuador. 2. Develop the reverse engineering of the selected auto parts. 3. Make the proposal of the auto parts production process.
|Effective start/end date||3/09/15 → 3/09/20|
Explore the research topics touched on by this project. These labels are generated based on the underlying awards/grants. Together they form a unique fingerprint.


Grating clips are used to attach grating to structural members. They are applied with simple hand tools with no power tools needed.
Tag Welding :
It is the most positive and traditional fastening method. Grating is field welded to support.
Stud bolts are centered between two main bars and welded to supporting members. U-shaped clip engaging two main bearing bars is placed over stud bolt and then hexnut is tightened.
Traditional method of attaching gratings – drill / bolt to beams. Holes are drilled into the beam to suit 1/4’ (“ – inch) screws, and the screw is fitted after which the nut can be screwed on from below. Alternatively the hole in the beam can be threaded and the clip can be fitted from the above.
To be used where site welding and drilling is not at all allowed.
Slotted Clamps :
On sites where welding is not permitted or for removable gratings use saddle clip and slotted clamp as above.
HILTI CLAMPS :
Indiana also supplies HILTI Clamps. They are sturdy, attractive and easy to fix.


|Publication number||US4467978 A|
|Application number||US 06/437,190|
|Publication date||Aug 28, 1984|
|Filing date||Oct 27, 1982|
|Priority date||Oct 27, 1982|
|Publication number||06437190, 437190, US 4467978 A, US 4467978A, US-A-4467978, US4467978 A, US4467978A|
|Inventors||Douglas I. Farrington|
|Original Assignee||Sealed Air Corporation|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (11), Referenced by (13), Classifications (9), Legal Events (5)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present invention relates in general to a reel system and, more particularly, to such a reel system for a swimming pool cover having means for preventing the exposure of its bushing and bearing members while permitting easy disassembly of the reel system for repair and maintenance, as well as to facilitate its transport and storage.
Outdoor swimming pools are increasingly becoming a source of both pleasure and recreation for the average affluent American family. For this reason, various systems have been designed and utilized for heating the swimming pool to a more comfortable level for further enjoyment. These systems have taken the form of solar heating systems, as well as, the more conventional heating system using a nonreusable energy source such as gas and oil. These heating systems have become more popular in the northern climates where they aid in extending the swimming season from early spring into late fall. However, one disadvantage in the use of a swimming pool, either heated or unheated, is where the daytime or nightime ambient temperature is lower than that of the swimming pool temperature. As a result of this condition, a great quantity of heat is lost from the swimming pool to the ambient air thereby causing a chilling drop in the swimming pool's temperature. When this condition occurs to a certain degree, the swimming pool's temperature is lower than that which is considered enjoyable for use by the average person. This thereby limits the extent to which such swimming pools may be used in the spring and fall, as well as during cool periods in the summer which are frequently found in northern climate.
This problem has been overcome to some extent by the use of a heated swimming pool. However, where the heating is accomplished using conventional heating sources such as a gas and oil, the costs of maintaining a comfortable water temperature in most cases is prohibitive, particularly in the spring and fall. To this end, swimming pool covers have been developed which are stretched out overlying the swimming pool to act as a thermal barrier in order to minimize the heat loss from the swimming pool under the above-noted conditions. To facilitate the use of these swimming pool covers, reel systems have been developed to which one end of the blanket may be attached and wound up in a coil. These reel systems are positioned adjacent one end of the swimming pool during the swimming season such that the pool blanket may be unwound therefrom and laid across the top of the swimming pool as desired. When the swimming pool is to be used, the reel system may be used to remove the swimming pool cover from the top of the swimming pool by winding it into a coil about the reel system.
These reel systems must be of rugged construction to withstand not only the mechanical stresses placed upon it during the winding and unwinding of the swimming pool cover, but also to prevent its failure due to attack by the various chemicals often employed in maintaining a swimming pool, as well as attack from the ultraviolet action of the sun which is most severe in the southern climates. Presently available reel systems are designed to include an exposed bushing rotationally supported by a bearing. Frequently, failure of these reel systems occurs at the rotationally interconnected bushing and bearing due to mechanical failure, as well as being attacked by chemicals and ultraviolet action. To date, there is unknown in the prior art a reel system which is constructed in a manner to adequately protect the rotationally interconnected bushing and bearing while permitting relatively easy disassembling of the reel system for repair and maintenance, as well as to facilitate its transport and storage. Accordingly, it can be appreciated that there is an unsolved need for a reel system for a swimming pool cover which is constructed and arranged in accordance with the present invention.
It is broadly an object of the present invention to provide a reel system for winding a swimming pool cover thereupon which overcomes or avoids one or more of the foregoing disadvantages resulting from the use of the above-mentioned prior art reel systems and, which fulfills the requirements of such a reel system in accordance with the objects of the present invention as set forth thereat. Specifically, it is within the contemplation of one aspect of the present invention to provide a floor supported reel system for winding a swimming pool cover upon an attached spool constructed and arranged to be readily disassembled for repair and maintenance.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a reel system having operational members protected from ultraviolet exposure thereby reducing deterioration of these members and lengthening their useful life.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a reel system which prevents dirt and dust from collecting in the operational members so as to reduce wear and abrasion of these members thereby increasing their useful life.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a reel system that can be moved as a unit while permitting convenient disassembly for repair and maintenance.
Still further in accordance with the present invention there is provided a reel system which permits the spool upon which a swimming pool cover is wound to be lifted from its support bearings and separately transported to a remote storage area, such as a garage, thereby providing a significant mobility factor to the reel system.
A yet still further object of the present invention is to provide a reel system that can be manufactured from molded high density plastic material, such as polyethylene material at a lower cost than that of other metal reel systems.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a reel for rotating a spool comprising a hub having a means for attaching one end of the spool thereto, the hub including a portion about which the hub is rotationally supported, means for rotationally supporting the hub about the portion and a removable cover arranged at least coextensive with the portion.
In accordance with the above embodiment, the supporting means comprises a self-supporting stand having a bearing for rotationally supporting the hub about the portion and wherein the bearing is removable from its rotationally supporting arrangement with the portion of the hub upon the cover being moved from its coextensive arrangement with the portion.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a reel for winding a pool blanket upon a spool comprising a hub having an opening for receiving one end of the spool to be attached thereto, the hub includes a bushing and means for rotating the hub about the longitudinal axis of the bushing, a stand having a bearing for rotationally supporting the hub about the bushing, and a cover arranged for engagement with the hub between a first and second position, the first position being at least coextensive with the bushing and the second portion being remote from the bushing to allow removal of the bearing therefrom.
In accordance with the last mentioned embodiment, the cover includes means for removably locking the cover in the first position while allowing the cover to be moved to the second position upon sufficient force being exerted thereupon.
The above description, as well as further objects, features and advantages of the present invention, will be more fully understood by reference to the following detailed description of a presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative reel system for swimming pool cover in accordance with the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reel system including a pair of spaced apart reels for rotationally supporting a spool upon which one or more swimming pool covers are wound thereabout;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing each component of the reel system in accordance with the present invention in unassembled relationship including a cover, a hub having a bushing and wheel, a hub cap and a hub support stand having a U-shaped bearing thereon;
FIG. 3 is a side elevation of the reel system in accordance with the present invention illustrated in assembled relationship;
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional elevation of the hub as illustrated in FIG. 2 showing it in assembled relationship, as well as being rotationally supported by the U-shaped bearing about the bushing of the hub; and,
FIG. 5 is a front elevation of the hub in cross-section taken along Line 5--5 of FIG. 4 showing the U-shaped bearing supporting the bushing of the hub.
Referring generally to the drawings wherein like reference numerals are applied to like elements, there is shown in FIG. 1 a perspective view of a reel system for swimming pool covers generally designated by reference numeral 100. Specifically referring to FIG. 1, the reel system 100 includes a pair of spaced apart reels 102 adapted for rotationally supporting a longitudinally extending spool 104 therebetween for winding one or more swimming pool covers 106 thereupon.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4, the reel 102 is constructed from a hub 108, a hub cap 110, a hub support stand 112 and a cover 114. The hub 108 is constructed from a hollow cylindrical section 116 being open at either end thereof. At one end of the hub 108 there is provided a circumferential surface portion or bushing 118 arranged between a pair of radial outwardly extending flanges 120. At the opposite end of the hub 108 there is provided a spoked hub wheel 122 arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis of the hub. At this opposite end, the hub is constructed to include along its interior a circumferential radial inwardly extending lip 124 and, about the exterior of the hub a circumferential radial outwardly extending stop member 126. A plurality of ribs 128 are provided longitudinally extending about the interior surface of the hub 108 and extending radial inwardly adapted to centrally position and guide the spool 104 within the hollow cylindrical section 116. A plurality of holes 130 are provided circumferentially about the hollow cylindrical section 116 communicating between the interior and exterior thereof for receiving a bolt or screw adapted to secure the spool 104 within the hollow cylindrical section.
The hub cap 110 is constructed of a flat circular disk 132 having an outer diameter greater than the inside diameter of the hollow cylindrical section 116. Extending from the rear surface 134 of the disk 132 are a plurality of tabs 136 spaced apart by openings 138 and arranged to form a circle. A ridge 140 is constructed on the outer surface of the tabs 136 adapted to engage behind the lip 124 of the hollow cylindrical section 116 as the hub cap 110 is positioned within the open end of the hub 108 adjacent the hub wheel 122.
The hub support stand 112 is constructed from a self-supporting base 142 having a substantially vertically extending support pole 144. The end of the support pole 144 is provided with an opening adapted to receive by press fit the butt end 145 of a U-shaped bearing 146. The bearing 146 is provided with a smooth bearing surface 148 for rotationally supporting the bushing 118 of the hub 108 between the flanges 120. The legs of the U-shaped bearing 146 extend circumferentially approximately 180° about the bushing 118 as best shown in FIG. 5.
The cover 114 is constructed from a hollow cylindrical section 150 having at one end a radial inwardly extending flange 152 defining an opening of sufficient diameter to receive the spool 104 and having its other end of sufficient diameter to engage circumferentially about the exterior of the hub 108. A slot 154 is provided within the hollow cylindrical section 150 of sufficient width to receive the support pole 144 of the hub support stand 112. A plurality of guide ribs 156 are provided radial inwardly extending circumferentially about the interior of the hollow cylindrical section 150 of the cap 114. The radial inward extent of the ribs 156 is slightly less than or equal to the radial outward extent of the flanges 120 of the hub 108 such that the ribs support and center the cover 114 circumferentially about the hub coextensive with the bushing 118. One or more of the guide ribs 156 are provided with a protrusion 158 extending radial inwardly greater than the radial outward extent of the flanges 120 of the hub 108 as best shown in FIG. 4. The protrusion 158 is provided with a pair of opposed incline surfaces 160.
The assembling of the reel system 100 in accordance with the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 3-5. A spool 104 of predetermined length is inserted within the hollow cylindrical section 116 of the hub 108 as guided by the ribs 128. The spool 104 is secured within the hollow cylindrical section 116 by means of a plurality of screws (not shown) arranged extending through the holes 130. The open end of the hub 108 adjacent the hub wheel 122 is closed via hub cap 110. As the hub cap 110 is inserted into the opening of the hub 108, the tabs 136 are slightly compressed inwardly by the provisions of the openings 138 such that the hub cap is removably secured to the hub by the ridges 140 engaging behind the lip 124 provided on the hollow cylindrical section 116 of the hub. In this regard, the hub cap 110 can be removed, if desired, to facilitate installation and removal of the spool 104 within the hub 108 or for repair and maintenance.
The hub 108, as now secured to either end of a spool 104, is positioned over the hub support stand 112 and lowered thereupon such that the U-shaped bearing 146 of the support stand circumferentially engages about the bushing 118 of the hub between the pair of flanges 120 as best shown in FIG. 3. The bearing surface 148 of the bushing 146 now is in intimate sliding contact with the bushing 118 for rotational support of the hub 108.
The cover 114 having previously been positioned along the spool 104 through the opening defined by the flanges 152, is now arranged concentric about and coextensive with the bushing 118 of the hub 108 and the bearing 146 of the hub support stand 112. The cover 114 is slid along the spool 104 and then circumferentially about the hollow cylindrical section 116 over the flanges 120 of the hub 108 due to their radial inward extent being less than the radial outward extent of the flanges. As the first flange 120 contacts the incline surface 160 of the protrusion 158, sufficient force is exerted on the cover 114 to cause the projection to ride over the flange and engage therebehind above the bushing 118 as illustrated in FIG. 4 to secure the cover to the hub 108. The longitudinal extent to which the cover 114 can coextensively engage the hub 108 is limited by the opened end of the cover abutting against the stop member 126 of the hub adjacent the hub wheel 122.
The reel 102 in accordance with the present invention in its assembled form as illustrated in FIG. 1 is aesthetically pleasing and of streamlined design. The reel 102 in its assembled relationship permits the transport of the reel system 100 as a unit to and from the swimming pool and storage area as desired. The cover 114, in addition to maintaining the reel 102 in assembled relationship, prevents dirt and dust from contacting the bushing 118 and bearing 146 thereby reducing wear and abrasion of these members, as well as preventing their exposure to ultraviolet light thereby reducing ultraviolet degradation and lengthening their useful life. In addition to the foregoing, should the reel 102 require disassembly or repair, the components of the reel may be easily disassembled for such repair or maintenance. In this regard, the cover 114 may be urged away from its coextensive engagement with the bushing 118 of the hub 108 and the bearing 146 of the hub support stand 112 by applying sufficient force thereto to overcome the engagement of the protrusion 158 on the guide rib 156 with the flange 120. With the cover 114 remote from the hub 108 as illustrated in FIG. 3, the spool 104 and hub 108 may be lifted off of its engagement with the bearing 146 for repair or replacement of the components of the reel 102. Further, with the cover 114 removed from its coextensive position with the hub 108, the spool 104 and attached hub 108 at either end thereof can be lifted from the hub support stand 112 and separately transported to a remote storage area thereby providing a significant mobility factor to the reel system 100 of the present invention. During transport of the spool 104, a further advantage of the reel system 100 of the present invention is that the cover 114 remain slidably engaged on the spool such that it cannot be lost or misplaced. Further, should the bearing 146 become worn out, it is relatively simple to remove the bearing from the support pole 144 and press fit a new bearing therein. Finally, as the hub cap 110 is easily removable from the hub 108, it provides ready access to the interior of the hub to facilitate repair as may be required.
There has thus far been described a floor supported reel for winding a pool blanket upon an attached spool in accordance with the present invention comprising a hub having an opening therethrough for receiving one end of the spool to be attached to the hub, the hub includes a bushing and a wheel adjacent the bushing for rotating the hub about the longitudinal axis of the bushing, a self-supporting stand having a U-shaped bearing for rotationally supporting the hub about the bushing, and a cover arranged for engagement with the hub between a first and second position, the first position being concentric about and coextensive with the bushing to prevent exposure of the bushing and the bearing and the second position being remote from the bushing to allow removal of the stand from rotationally supporting the bushing by the bearing.
Although the invention herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention. For example, although not previously described, the length of the spool 104 may be of any length desired and, in fact, can be made adjustable. That is, the spool 104 can be constructed of two spools 104 of equal diameter connected by a sleeve segment of greater diameter and adapted to receive either end of the spool therein and to be secured thereto by suitable bolts or other means. It is therefore to be understood that numerous modification may be made in the illustrative embodiments and that other embodiments may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
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|U.S. Classification||242/406, 4/502, 242/914, 242/919|
|Cooperative Classification||Y10S242/919, Y10S242/914, E04H4/101|
|Oct 27, 1982||AS||Assignment|
Owner name: SEALED AIR CORPORATION, 19-01 STATE HWY. 208, FAIR
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:FARRINGTON, DOUGLAS I.;REEL/FRAME:004063/0459
Effective date: 19821019
|Oct 13, 1987||AS||Assignment|
Owner name: PACKAGING INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC., 130 NORTH STREET
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:SEALED AIR CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:004767/0190
Effective date: 19870923
Owner name: PACKAGING INDUSTRIES GROUP, INC., A DE. CORP.,MASS
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:SEALED AIR CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:004767/0190
Effective date: 19870923
|Mar 29, 1988||REMI||Maintenance fee reminder mailed|
|Aug 28, 1988||LAPS||Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees|
|Nov 15, 1988||FP||Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee|
Effective date: 19880828