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I love the men in my life and they are very close to me, but calling out their sexist, misogynistic behaviour has proven to be a very difficult process, whether it's my father, my uncles, or other family members. While I have to remember that not all of them are necessarily bad people, sometimes it sure does feel like they are. How can you claim to love me unconditionally, while simultaneously being oppressive towards me?
It's easy calling out the problematic behaviours of people who don't mean as much to us because we can tell them off and be on our way. However, navigating through the identities of people who we love and care about is complex.
"we make excuses for them. He's had a long day at work, he doesn't know how to cook, I don't want him to get hurt. "
It's difficult for many reasons. For one, we make excuses for them. He's had a long day at work, he doesn't know how to cook, I don't want him to get hurt. These excuses work as an incubator for sexism, as they perpetuate the same misconceptions generations have been following for ages. Two, we fear being disrespectful. Trying to reason with problematic behaviours is translated as backtalk and being rude. While we may very well just be trying to make him a better human being, it comes off as disregard for authority.
Lastly, sometimes it's just easier to pick your battles. I find myself letting daily, mundane sexism slide, such as the expectation of filling in my mother's role as the caretaker when she's absent, while fighting hard obsessively against the larger, prevailing sexism embedded within my identity as a woman in my family.
When we're not preaching to the choir, getting our message across can be tough. But then again, unpacking decades and decades worth of sexism isn't really an easy task.
"Ignoring my dad for days because he didn't throw his laundry in the basket won't help. Telling him how his oppressive behaviour is a bad model for his younger son will."
While it's been tough, I've learned that I have to be smart about it. Trying to lecture my thirteen-year-old brother about how he perpetuates sexism while he's zoned out and watching The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air isn't going to help. Making him pick up and wash his own dishes will. Ignoring my dad for days because he didn't throw his laundry in the basket won't help. Telling him how his oppressive behaviour is a bad model for his younger son will. Telling him how it makes his daughter feel small and insignificant will. Yelling at your uncle when he berates his wife in front of others won't help. Empowering her and proving to him that her contributions to conversations are important will.
I haven't mastered it yet, but I've acknowledged that doing this is hard. I've also realized that my end goal is far more important than being momentarily uncomfortable. While I may come off as disrespectful, hurtful, and even rebellious, I've come to terms with the fact that either I wallow away in fury and spite, or I call out the good, wholesome men in my life on their sometimes problematic behaviours. More importantly, I've had to learn that they're not bad people, just good people with bad habits.


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How Yahaya Bello Awarded Contract of N1.8b 3 Years Ago Without Execution – Dino Melaye Reveals
April 30, 2019
Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, has accused the state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of awarding contract of N1.8 billion naira to TEC Engineering 3 years ago without execution.
The Senator said the contract was awarded for the construction of a fly-over bridge at Ganaja Junction, Lokoja.
Senator Dino shared copies of documents including Certificate of valuation, Request letter from the commissioner of works Engr. A. A Sadiq, Payment voucher, Request letter by the commissioner of Finance with approval of Yahaya Bello.
He also published the Certificate of Due process for the contract, Receipt by TEC Engineering acknowledging payment for the contract, etc.
Meanwhile, independent investigation conducted by Starnews revealed there is no on-going flyover or construction project at Ganaja Junction, Lokoja.
In the video, Senator Melaye vowed to drag the state Governor, to court. He also said he would petition the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in a bid to jail the governor for corrupt practices
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Designing For The Home Run King is a design book about the building of a brand for the best home run hitter baseball has ever seen: Barry Bonds. Anthony Phills, the award winning designer of Hilton Worldwide HHonors Android app has curated video interviews and commentary and images to tell this unique story. With a foreword by Jeff "JB" Bernstein, co-creator of "The Million Dollar Arm" by Disney Studio and marketing agent for Barry Bonds, we go behind the scenes of the quest for the all time home run record. Through a series of micro-stories we get inside the synergy between the drive for the record and the creation of a hard hitting brand.
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A recent TrendForce report ranks Samsung as the largest smartphone on the planet. The South Korean Based Tech Giant maintained its 26.8% market share that it enjoyed in Q1 2015.
TrendForce attributes the performance of Samsung to the impressive performance of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
Samsung is expected to maintain and probably even improve its market share through the upcoming launch of the Galaxy Note 5.
Apple’s market share took a dive and the company now has a 16.4% market share, which is a 4.1% drop from what the company enjoyed in Q1 2015.
Huawei is the third largest smartphone vendor in the world with a Q2 2015 market share of 7.6%.

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Today Mary Macleod MP, Member of Parliament for Brentford & Isleworth, joined Leader of the Council Cllr Jagdish Sharma, Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Ruth Cadbury, Director of Finance, Stephen Fitzgerald and Cllr Mark Bowen in a meeting with the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Minister for Housing and Local Government, to discuss future funding for Hounslow Council.
The Minister for Housing and Local Government acknowledged the challenges faced by Hounslow Council in managing their budgets, particularly given that the previous Conservative-led Council had already implemented significant cuts and a freeze on Council Tax for the last four years. However, he believes there is still scope for cuts by stopping some activities that are no longer required and by looking at new ways to save money, for example by sharing services with other Boroughs.
Mary Macleod MP said: “I’m pleased that Hounslow Council has opened up its budget proposals to a public consultation and I encourage local residents to give their feedback and suggestions on how these proposals can be achieved.
“It’s important that this process is seen not just as a cost-cutting exercise but as an opportunity to fundamentally review all aspects of the services provided by the Council.
“We need to find creative ways of addressing this challenge, by joining forces with other Boroughs and looking at other ways to reduce the cost of services provided – not just cut them altogether or increase the charges for services provided to local residents.”


Heartbroken Warriors legend Manu Vatuvei admits he came close to quitting the NRL to protect his family from the fallout of the prescription pills scandal that has engulfed the club over the past month.
In a raw and emotional interview, Vatuvei revealed his anguish over the fact his loved ones have been the target of public abuse.
Intense personal regret, shame and embarrassment over his involvement were made unbearable when he saw the toll the negative attention was having on his family - wife Jenny Ka and their daughters Makayla, Savannah, Eva and baby Aaliyah.
The 30-year-old was forced to take a week's medical leave when pushed to "breaking point" after making an emotional social media post and then reacting angrily to criticism from online trolls.
He was left heartbroken when his children were subjected to schoolyard bullying.
"That's the toughest thing, when your kids come home crying," Vatuvei tells Tony Veitch in a wide-ranging interview to be aired on Newstalk ZB today.
"I was at a breaking point at that time [of the social media spat] with all the things that were being said about me. It not only hurts me but it hurts my family, too.
Watch: Vatuvei - the coach is never the one to blame
"They [family] read a lot of it and get worried about me all the time. I hate to see them hurt and feel down about what I've done. I hate putting my family into a lot of stress and when they get stressed, I get stressed and it really hurts me a lot.
"I try to protect them and deal with it, to take that out of their life, and that's why I get really protective and I break down."
At his lowest ebb, he considered giving the game away for his own health and his family's well-being.
But quitting was not in his nature and he insists his love for the club he first joined as a 14-year-old remains as strong as ever.
"At that point I did [consider quitting the game]," he said. "I'd had enough of it, especially with all the flak that we've been getting and putting my family under all that pressure.
Watch: Vatuvei - I thought I was done with it
"I never want to quit on the club. I want to finish my career on a high and I owe the club a lot. They've stuck with me through the highs and lows and I've just got to do my best and finish whenever I think it's ready."
I was at a breaking point with all the things that were being said about me. It not only hurts me but it hurts my family, too.
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Vatuvei is steering clear of social media for the immediate future after trolls launched personal attacks.
Last night, a leading sports psychologist warned that cyber-bullying of sports heroes was a growing problem that could have serious consequences.
"Some of it can be quite abusive and ill-considered," said Professor Gary Hermansson. "Then someone else jumps on and escalates it. It's like a contamination effect that goes on. It's hard for [victims] to maintain a grounding."
Professor Hermansson, who is travelling to the Rio 2016 Games for his fifth Olympics as Kiwi team psychologist, said he had seen cases where athletes had self-harmed, and he warned people to back off.
"Destructiveness can come about by what people are dumping on you."
Vatuvei is no stranger to criticism from media and fans but, until recently, his detractors had focused on his perceived playing deficiencies.
That all changed when he and five other Warriors were disciplined after a late night out on the town. Vatuvei was among four who admitted mixing pills with energy drinks.
He is reluctant to discuss the night but said the group needed an escape after returning home following the team's embarrassing 42-0 Anzac Day defeat to Melbourne.
"What we did on that night, going out, was just getting away from things and just relaxing and just trying to take our mind off things."
Vatuvei was also a member of New Zealand's 2013 World Cup side that came under scrutiny when it was revealed some players had taken sleeping pills and energy drinks.
He would not clarify the extent of the problems that undermined that campaign but hinted drug abuse was prevalent in the game at that time.
While painkillers are essential to aiding recovery from injuries or surgery, he insists players are aware of the dangers of using prescribed medication recreationally.
"But that's something that the boys want to do. That's part of their thing or how they deal with things.
"That's something you've got to take when you come out of surgery and it gives you relief, but there's no point in your life you want to get all addicted to that stuff and there's other ways you can do it (cope)."
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"We are fired up to have Dirk join our staff as our offensive coordinator," Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said in a statement. "His experience and familiarity with our division will also pay dividends as we move forward."
Koetter, who turns 60 next month, previously was the Falcons' offensive coordinator from 2012 to 2014. He helped the Falcons to the NFC Championship Game in 2012 as the offense averaged 26.2 points per game and 369.1 yards per game. During his first three-year stint in Atlanta, the Falcons averaged 363.5 yards per game, 277.2 passing yards per game and 24.0 points per game.
Quarterback Matt Ryan praised Koetter in the past for enhancing his game.
"Dirk taught me a lot about being confident in what we do," Ryan said before the 2016 season opener. "I think he believed in -- and rightfully so because, at the time, we had a lot of really good players -- he believed if I was comfortable with it, go. It made me take ownership of what I liked, what I didn't like. He pushed me to be better in that department."
Quinn interviewed Koetter, Mike Mularkey and Darrell Bevell for the job after firing Steve Sarkisian, who spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator. Bringing back Koetter means the comfort of a familiar face for Ryan rather than having to adjust to a new playcaller.
Mularkey, who parted ways with the Tennessee Titans after going 20-21 in parts of three seasons as their head coach, was named the Falcons' tight ends coach on Tuesday. Mularkey also previously served as offensive coordinator in Atlanta.
"Mike brings over 20 years of experience in our league as a former playcaller, head coach and as a player, and we are pleased to have him join our staff," Quinn said. "He has a good feel for our offense, both in the run game and the pass game, and we feel he will be able to add to the strengths of our tight ends group as we head into 2019."
Having Koetter and Mularkey, two former NFL head coaches, should help Quinn in terms of game-day responsibilities such as clock management. Quinn said during his postseason news conference that he would find someone on staff to help with those responsibilities.
An adjustment will have to be made by Koetter, with Quinn wanting to keep the same outside/inside zone scheme in place. The relationship between Koetter and offensive line coach Chris Morgan will be important in terms of the offensive philosophies coming together in unison.
Koetter is known more for engineering a strong passing attack and is certain to utilize Ryan's strength of running the no-huddle, as in the past. Before he was fired by Tampa Bay after a 5-11 season, Koetter's Buccaneers led the league at 320.3 passing yards per game and were third in total yards at 415.5 yards per game.
The Falcons finished the '18 season sixth in total yards (389 yards per game), fourth in passing offense (290.8 passing yards per game) and 10th in scoring offense (25.9 points per game). The area in which they struggled the most was running the ball, finishing 27th out of 32 teams with 98.3 rushing yards per game.
Koetter's rushing offense the first time in Atlanta never averaged more than 93.6 yards per game. The Falcons hope the running attack improves next season with the return of two-time Pro Bowler Devonta Freeman from groin surgery and with more physicality and perhaps a couple of new faces along the offensive line.
Koetter, who started his coaching career at the high school level in 1983, has been the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buccaneers and Falcons in the NFL along with various college stops.
Quinn made significant changes after a 7-9 finish, firing all three of his coordinators -- Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special-teams coordinator Keith Armstrong. Quinn will take over the defensive coordinator role. A new special-teams coordinator has yet to be announced.


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RCMP have launched a criminal investigation after safety hazards such as partly cut trees in danger of toppling and stacks of tires and accelerants were found along a remote access road that construction workers need to build a natural gas pipeline.
A group of hereditary chiefs with the Wet’suwet’en Nation has declared the Coastal GasLink project will not go ahead, and they plan to defy a court injunction ordering the removal of barriers that have been placed in the road. The company posted an injunction order online on Tuesday and a copy on Thursday was pinned to one of the barriers. The order gives the defendants 72 hours to clear the way before the company is authorized to remove obstacles along the road, but Coastal GasLink has said that doesn’t necessarily mean it will immediately begin clearing them way.
In a statement on Wednesday, RCMP said officers patrolling the logging road came across trees that were partly cut in readiness for felling, three stacks of tires covered by tarps and trees, and several jugs of accelerants, including gasoline and diesel oil.
The “concerning items” resulted in a criminal investigation, police said, adding partly cut trees along the Morice West Forest Service Road are a safety hazard because wind could cause them to fall without warning.
“While the RCMP respects the rights of individuals to peaceful, lawful and safe protest, within the terms set by the B.C. Supreme Court, our primary concerns are public and police safety,” the RCMP said, adding that police would much prefer the dispute to be resolved through dialogue.
Protesters on Wednesday put up a canvas tent in a pullout area off the road and said they planned to stay there to support the hereditary chiefs, who have served an eviction notice to Coastal GasLink.
“We’re here to support them in that, to make sure Wet’suwet’en law is enacted and respected," said Cody Merriman, who also goes by the name Mona’gila.
Coastal GasLink president David Pfeiffer in a statement on Thursday called the police findings “extremely disappointing” and said the company hoped to find a “mutually agreeable solution” that would ensure the safety of all involved.
The pipeline would carry natural gas from northeast British Columbia to an $18-billion export terminal on the West Coast. The B.C. and federal governments support the pipeline, as do all 20 elected First Nation councils along the route, but the group of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs is opposed.
On Dec. 31, a B.C. Supreme Court judge extended an injunction to stop Wet’suwet’en members and anti-pipeline supporters from blocking workers’ access to construction sites for the project.
After the court order was announced, Coastal Gaslink said more than 100 trees had been cut down along a logging road, preventing contractors from returning to work. The hereditary chiefs said the trees were put across the road for safety reasons. The RCMP has not moved to enforce the injunction, saying this week its priority is to “facilitate dialogue between stakeholders.”
A year ago, RCMP arrested 14 protesters at a police checkpoint along the logging road while enforcing the interim injunction.
In her Dec. 31 ruling, Justice Marguerite Church said there are deep divisions between hereditary leaders and elected band councillors.
Justice Church cited Wet’suwet’en member and pipeline supporter Troy Young, who co-owns Kyah Resources Inc. with the Witset First Nation. Kyah does road building and other work for Coastal GasLink. Witset is one of five Wet’suwet’en bands whose elected councils support the project.
Gary Naziel, an equipment operator for Kyah, said Coastal GasLink is providing much-needed economic benefits to Indigenous businesses. As a Wet’suwet’en hereditary wing chief (sub-chief) and a former elected Witset councillor, he finds himself disagreeing with his own hereditary house chief, Ron Mitchell of the House of Many Eyes.
Mr. Naziel criticized the tactic of placing obstacles on the logging road.
“That’s not the proper Wet’suwet’en way,” he said in an interview on Thursday. “We’ve got to all start working together, because we’re all Wet’suwet’en people, and no us-versus-them.”
Karen Ogen-Toews, chief executive officer of the First Nations LNG Alliance, a group representing First Nations that back LNG development, on Thursday said she hoped elected band officials and hereditary chiefs would find a way to talk about their differences, saying the groups have common interests.
“Both elected and hereditary chiefs should be concerned about the people and the land, period,” Ms. Ogen-Toews said.
Mr. Merriman said that, “people say what we’re doing is unlawful, but this is for our kids, it’s for these beautiful spaces out here.”
The fight over territory and land has been going on for hundreds of years, he said, and the process for resolving disputes has to change.
“Unfortunately, it’s that time again, and I don’t see this fight going away any time soon,” he said.
With reports from The Canadian Press.


Douglas County ruling allows hope for neglected dogs
Published 02/28/2010, firstname.lastname@example.org
Three Rottweiler-mix dogs have spent the better part of the past five years in and out of animal shelters in Douglas County as city and county officials leveled fines and pursued charges for the negligent care received from the dogs’ former owner. Now they're up for adoption.Word count: 596
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SNAPSHOT of MACEDON RANGES:
The Macedon Ranges population is spread across nine towns and a number of smaller settlements. The largest towns are Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend. About 35% of people in Macedon Ranges live outside a town boundary in a rural setting.
Statistics of our Community:
People: 44,093 (estimated resident population)
Average number of people per household: 2.7
Median age: 41
21% aged between 0-14 years
14% aged 65 years and over (expected to increase to 20% by replicas-shop 2026)
13% born overseas
92% speak English at home only
24% volunteer through an organisation or group.
ROMSEY and LANCEFIELD growth AREAS
According to latest data released by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Romsey and Lancefield will have similar population growth predictions of about 1.3 per cent. The number of persons per household slightly falling to 2.5.
Lancefield district population to increase from 2699 to 3295 by 2026
Romsey (and districts) growth from 5675 to 6922
Romsey: Average age 40 – 44 years. Largest increase in age with 75-79 range.
Lancefield: Age range 50-54 (9.1%) of population with largest increase in the future will be 70-74 age bracket (6.8%)
Lomandra (Romsey) with 385 dwellings
Park Lane (Lancefield) subdivision with 90 dwellings
Full population forecasts can be found at: http://forecast.id.com.au/macedon-ranges
The Greater Romsey All Abilities Park (GRAAP) project to develop the historic former Romsey Primary School site into a regionally significant passive recreation and cultural outdoor space is edging towards reality with Macedon Ranges Shire Council (MRSC) inviting GRAAP to source Master Plan fee proposals.
Thanks to sponsorship from the Romsey Community Bank (Bendigo Bank), community members and its visitors will be breaking out the picnic rugs and indulging in the inaugural Romsey Community Picnic later this year for a celebration of what is to come! Music, food and activities for all ages will feature on the day.
GRAAP and the local community was thrilled when, in 2013, MRSC unanimously agreed to purchase the site recognising both the site’s significance and the need for a cultural and passive recreation space in the ever growing Romsey region.
As negotiations for the site’s acquisition by MRSC from the State Government are finalised, GRAAP President Raelene Mottram has welcomed the ongoing support from Council. “This will be a significant resource for both the local community and visitors to the region with the site’s significance highlighted this year as Romsey Primary School celebrates its 150th birthday.” said Ms. Mottram.
For further information regarding GRAAP, please contact –
Raelene Mottram (President)
Phone: 0428 928908
P.O. Box 53, Romsey, 3434.
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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- U.S. consumer sentiment sank to a seven-month low in late May, as worries about higher energy prices and terrorism outweighed signs of an improving economy.
According to media reports, the University of Michigan's proprietary consumer sentiment index fell to 90.2 in late May, down from readings of 94.2 both in April and early May. It's the lowest reading since October's 89.6.
Economists had been expecting an increase to about 93.7 in late May, according to a survey conducted by CBS MarketWatch. See Economic Calendar.
The survey's current conditions index fell to 103.6 from 105.0 in April and 107.2 in early May. It's the lowest since February, just before government data showed a sharp acceleration in U.S. job growth.
Meanwhile, the expectations index fell to its lowest since September -- 81.6 in late May from 87.3 in April and 85.8 in early May.
Since the final figures include responses from the entire month, the sharp decline suggests an even more severe deterioration in attitudes since the preliminary survey was released two weeks ago.
"This is disconcerting as it takes place in the midst of an environment where most other economic statistics - notably those related to the labor markets -- are showing solid improvement," said Anthony Karydakis, economist for Banc One Capital Markets.
"Apparently the higher gasoline prices and the Iraq situation are taking a toll on consumer psychology," he said.
"The decline in economic confidence is directly related to the situation in Iraq," said Scott Rasmussen, a pollster who tracks consumer attitudes daily. "The decline began when the Iraqi prison abuse scandal broke."
RasmussenReports.com's consumer index hit a seven-month low on Thursday. His investor index is also near a seven-month low.
Consumer confidence surveys measure attitudes, not behavior. Indeed, post-Sept. 11 consumer spending has held up well, despite the depressed sentiment figures.
Earlier Friday, the Commerce Department said real consumer spending increased 0.2 percent in April as incomes grew at their fastest pace in five months. Inflationary pressures cooled a bit, with the key core inflation gauge rising just 0.1 percent in the month. See full story.
Separately, the Chicago purchasing managers index rose unexpectedly to a 16-year high of 68.0 percent in May from 63.9 percent in April. Read more.


|Publication number||US4556835 A|
|Application number||US 06/530,714|
|Publication date||Dec 3, 1985|
|Filing date||Sep 9, 1983|
|Priority date||Sep 22, 1982|
|Also published as||DE3324107A1, DE3324107C2, DE3348489C2|
|Publication number||06530714, 530714, US 4556835 A, US 4556835A, US-A-4556835, US4556835 A, US4556835A|
|Inventors||Wolfgang Vogel, Albert Zintler|
|Original Assignee||Webasto-Werk W. Baier Gmbh & Co.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (48), Classifications (12), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to an operating mechanism for movable parts for the selective closing or exposing of openings, especially for sliding roofs and sliding/lifting roofs of motor vehicles, having a motor drive for the movable part and an actuating member for starting the drive when required.
In the known mechanisms of this type (DE-PS No. 21 00 336 corresponding to U.S. Pat. No. 3,702,430, and DE-PS No. 19 06 084), the actuating member is a switch or a group of switches by means of which the drive can be switched on or off in the desired operating direction. In the case of sliding roofs and sliding/lifting roofs, additional limit switches are provided, as a rule, which stop the movable part (the cover) in the closed position, in the fully retracted position or in a fully tilted-out position. Nevertheless, the operation is awkward. Especially the stopping of the cover in intermediate positions presents problems. For example, in order to bring the cover of a sliding roof from the closed position to a partially opened position, the actuating switch must be pressed and be held in the pressed position until the cover has reached the desired intermediate position. When and whether this is the case, can only be determined by the driver by directly observing the cover, which requires that the driver look away from the road.
The invention is based on the objective of constructing an operating mechanism of the initially described type which can be operated more easily and which permits a precise movement into desired intermediate positions without the requirement of observing the movable part.
According to the invention, this objective is achieved by the fact that the actuating member is formed as a desired-value transmitter for the position of the movable part, and the drive is part of a control circuit which compares the position chosen at the desired-value transmitter with the actual position of the movable part and adjusts the movable part until the deviation has become zero. In the case of the operating mechanism according to invention, the actuating member must only be brought into a position that corresponds to the desired position of the movable part. Via the control circuit, the drive will then automatically be caused to bring the movable part into the desired position and arrest it there. The movable part itself does not have to be observed in this case. A repeated actuating is not necessary, such as was required in the known mechanism, when the switch was released before the desired intermediate position had been reached or after this position had been exceeded. In the case of sliding roofs of motor vehicles or similar devices, any distraction of the driver is avoided.
In order to further facilitate the adjustment, the actuating member advantageously has a selector lever located in the normal field of vision of the operating person to which an indicating device is expediently related so as to show the adjusting range of the movable part. A mechanical catch is also provided, advantageously, that interacts with the desired-value transmitter of its selector lever in order to enable the driver to locate at least one indicated position, such as the closed position of the movable part, without having to look away from the roadway.
The movable part can be given the ability to carry out at least two different types of adjusting movements, such as, in the case of a sliding/lifting roof, to carry out a sliding movement and a pivoting or tilting-out movement. In the case of such a design, a selector switch may be provided for the preselection of the type of adjusting movement and, by means of a single selector lever, the desired position can be selected in the course of all forms of the adjusting movement. Corresponding to a modified embodiment, the design may be such that the type of adjusting movement of the movable part can be selected by the direction of the adjustment of the selector lever with respect to a predetermined starting position. The indicating device is preferably provided with additional elements for indicating the selected type of adjusting movement, and the selector lever may expediently itself, at the same time, form a part of the indicating device. An especially clear indication will be received when the selector lever can be adjusted with respect to one or several fixed wedge representations symbolizing the desired positions.
In accordance with a further feature of the invention, the control circuit has a three-point transfer characteristic with a hysteresis for avoiding an undesired response of the control circuit in the case of slight actual-value/desired-value deviations. The control circuit may have a coarsely regulating and a precisely regulating circuit which may, for example, interact with a motor that can be switched to two different speeds, where the switching from the coarsely regulating to the precisely regulating circuit takes place automatically in order to, among other things, carry out precise positioning.
In this manner, wind forces may be counterbalanced, for example, in the case of a sliding or sliding/lifting roof. A coarse or precise regulating with respect to the position may also take place in connection with a regulating of the motor speed. The desired-value selection and the actual-value detection may basically be selected to be analog or digital. An analog actual-value detection has the advantage that the actual position remains stored, without additional expenditures, even in the case of power failure. Especially suited for an analog desired-value selection and/or actual-value detection are rotary or sliding potentiometers. For a digital actual-value detection, a digital-position transmitter having a count-up/count-down device at the output side is suitable. The control circuit also may be developed to be analog, digital or mixed: analog/digital. Digital-to-analog converters or analog-to-digital converters may possibly be provided in order to permit digital data transmitters to work with an analog control circuit or, vice versa, to permit analog data transmitters to work with a digital control circuit.
In a further development according to the invention, at least one additional transmitter is provided for determining a fixed desired-value, as well as a logic circuit that responds to predetermined conditions for switching from the adjustable desired-value transmitter to the fixed-value/desired-value transmitter. The logic circuit may, for example, respond to the turning-off of the ignition or to a rain sensor in order to automatically bring a sliding or sliding/lifting roof into the closed position. Vice versa, the logic circuit may be actuated by a jamming-protection sensor in order to bring the cover of a sliding or sliding/lifting roof into the end positions of the opening or into one of the end positions of the opening, as soon as, during a cover-adjusting movement, a counterforce is experienced that exceeds the adjusting force that is to be expected normally.
In the case of an arrangement with analog transmitters and a digital signal evaluation, a single analog-to-digital converter may expediently be associated jointly with the transmitters, and the transmitters may be connected to the joint analog-to-digital converter in time-division multiplex operation.
The desired-value transmitter potentiometer may be provided with an additional fixed tap for a signal corresponding to the predetermined starting position. A voltage divider with a resistance that is low in comparison to the combined resistance of the potentiometer may be connected in parallel to such a potentiometer, while the fixed tap of the potentiometer is connected with a voltage-divider tap for the starting-position signal in an electrically conductive manner. Such a design results in a particularly simple mounting and permits a simple adaptation of the characteristic adjusting line to the respective requirements.
These and further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more obvious from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings which show, for purposes of illustration only, several embodiments in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of a sliding/lifting roof of a motor vehicle with the cover being retracted;
FIG. 2 shows the sliding/lifting roof according to FIG. 1, in the closed position;
FIG. 3 shows the sliding/lifting roof according to FIG. 1, with the cover being tilted out;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the dashboard of a motor vehicle with the desired-value transmitter for the sliding/lifting roof according to FIGS. 1 to 3;
FIG. 5 is a larger-scale diagrammatic view of the desired-value transmitter according to FIG. 4;
FIGS. 6 and 7 show modified embodiments of the desired-value transmitter;
FIG. 8 shows a diagrammatic view of the operating mechanism provided for the sliding/lifting roof;
FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of an analog control circuit;
FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram for an analog control circuit with a digital actual-value detection;
FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment with analog transmitters and digital transmitter-signal evaluation;
FIG. 12 shows a preferred embodiment of an analog desired-value transmitter; and
FIG. 13 shows a characteristic adjusting line of the desired-value transmitter according to FIG. 12.
The sliding/lifting roof shown in diagrammatic form in FIGS. 1 to 3 had a cover 1 which is adjustable by means of an electric motor 2 that can be reversed with respect to the direction of its rotation, via one or several transfer elements 3, expediently in the form of pressure-resistant cables, via a transport bridge 4 and a tilt-out mechanism 5. In the operating condition according to FIG. 1, the cover 1 is retracted under a stationary part 6 of the roof in order to expose an opening 7 in the roof. In the position according to FIG. 2, the cover 1 closes the opening 7 in the roof. By means of a further advancing of the transport bridge 4, starting from the closed position according to FIG. 2, the tilt-out mechanism 5 is caused to lift the rear edge of the cover 1 above the stationary part 6 of the roof, while swivelling the cover 1 around an axis located near the front edge of the cover. Means for achieving the described sliding and lifting motions are known and do not, per se, form part of this invention.
The motor 2 is disposed in a control circuit described in detail below, and the desired position of the cover can be indicated by means of a desired-value transmitter of the type shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. In the case of this embodiment, the desired-value transmitter is integrated into the dashboard 10 of the motor vehicle in such a way that it is located within the field of vision of the driver. It has a flip switch 11, by means of which it may be selected whether the cover 1 should be tilted out or slid. Symbols 12, 13 (FIG. 5) are associated with the movement directions of the flip switch 11, with said symbols 12, 13 showing clearly how said flip switch 11 must be operated for changing over from a tilting-out mode of operation to a sliding mode of operation and vice versa.
Also, part of the desired-value transmitter is a selector lever 14, which, in this case, can be moved in a horizontal direction, for selecting the desired displacement position of the cover 1, in the case of both types of cover movements that can be selected by means of the flip switch 11. The selector lever 14 can be adjusted with respect to a fixed wedge representation symbolizing the desired-position range and, thus, itself, also forms a part of the indicating device for the desired position. In FIG. 5, the left end position of the selector lever 14 corresponds to the closed position according to FIG. 2, while the right end position, depending on the position of the flip switch 11, indicates either the fully tilted-out position (FIG. 3) or the fully retracted position (FIG. 1) of the cover 1. The position of the selector lever 14 shown in FIG. 5 corresponds to approximately a 40% opening of the cover 1 in the sliding or the tilting-out direction.
While, in the case of the embodiment according to FIG. 5, the selector lever 14 is formed as a slide and the additional flip switch 11 is provided, FIG. 6 shows a modified embodiment where the selector lever is actuated via a turning knob 17. The turning knob 17, starting from the position according to FIG. 6, may selectively be turned clockwise and counterclockwise. The indicating symbols 12, 13 show that, by means of a counterclockwise turning, a tilting-out movement is selected, and that, by means of a clockwise turning, on the other hand, a sliding movement of the cover is selected. The extent of these movements is indicated by the position of an arrow-shaped symbol 18 on the turning knob 17 with respect to the actuate wedge representations 19 and 20. In this manner, the additional flip switch 11 of FIG. 5 will not be necessary.
Another embodiment of the desired-value transmitter, which also does not require the flip switch 11, is shown in FIG. 7. There a selector lever 14, like that of FIG. 5, is provided which, however, has a starting position, corresponding to the closed position of the cover, from which it may be moved selectively to the left and to the right. A sliding of the lever 14 to the left, as represented by the symbol 12, causes a tilting-out of the cover 1 by a distance that is indicated by a wedge 21, whereas, by a sliding of the selector lever 14 to the right, in the manner indicated by the symbol 13, the cover 1 can be retracted by a distance indicated by a wedge 22. The selector lever 14 protrudes through a slot 25 of the dashboard 10, and, in order to enable the driver to recognize the starting position of the selector lever 14, that corresponds to the closed position of the cover 1, without having to look at the selector lever and/or in order to precisely identify this position, a spring catch 23 is provided having a ball 24 that is spring biased into a recess 26 in the selector lever 14 when said selector lever 14 reaches its starting position (FIG. 7). The spring catch 23 can be adjusted in the sliding direction of the selector lever 14. For this purpose, a guide rod 27, for example, is provided that extends in parallel to the slot 25, with said spring catch 23 being able to be slid on said guide rod 27 and being able to be fixed on said guide rod 27 by means of a clamping screw 27a. Naturally, other indicated positions may be shown in the same or a similar manner.
The manner in which selector lever 14 produces the noted operation of the cover will now be described with reference to FIG. 8. As can be seen, the end of lever 14, which passes through the dashboard slot 25, is coupled to the slide-type potentiometer 28. The potentiometer 28 converts the position of the selector lever 14, as adjusted by the driver, into an electrical desired-value signal which is fed to a regulator 30 via a line 29. The transfer element 3 is driven by an electric motor 2 via a sliding clutch 31 and a pinion 32. A toothed wheel 34 is disposed on the pinion shaft 33, with said toothed wheel 34 mating with a toothed wheel 35 on a control shaft of a multiple-turn potentiometer 36. The potentiometer 36 converts the actual position of the cover 1 into an electrical actual-value signal which is directed to the regulator 30 via a line 37.
The desired position of the cover 1 is adjusted at the selector lever 14. In this case, the selector lever 14 adjusts the potentiometer 28. If the desired-value signal transmitted by the potentiometer 28 to the regulator 30 deviates from the actual-value signal delivered by the potentiometer 36, the regulator 30, via a line 38, furnishes a drive signal to the motor 2. The motor 2 will drive the cover 1 via the sliding clutch 31 and the pinion 32. On the basis of the adjustment of the cover, the actual-value signal delivered by the potentiometer 36 to the line 37 will change. As soon as the latter is made to conform with the desired-value signal of the potentiometer 28, the drive signal on the line 38 becomes zero and the motor 2 stops, so that the cover 1 is arrested in the position indicated by means of a selector lever 14. The FIGS. 5 and 6 embodiments function in an analogous manner; in FIG. 5, switch 11 being connected so as to reverse the direction in which motor 2 drives element 3, relative to the closed position, and FIG. 6 using a rotary-type potentiometer instead of slide-type 28. The driver can easily read the position of the cover by looking at the wedges 15 or 19, 20 or 21, 22. He does not have to turn his head and view the cover in order to be certain of the intermediate position or end position of the cover 1.
FIG. 9 shows a preferred embodiment of an analog control circuit. A circuit of this type is known (Elektronik, Volume 2, 1982, pages 67 and 68), so that a short explanation will be sufficient. The desired-value signal goes from the potentiometer 28, via a line 29 and a resistor 40, to an inverting inlet of an operation amplifier 41, at the non-inverting inlet of which the actual-value signal from potentiometer 36 is applied via a resistor 42. A voltage divider having resistors 43, 44 is disposed between the outlet of the operational amplifier 41 and the ground. The coupling point of the resistors 43, 44, via a feedback resistor 45, is connected to the inverting input of the operational amplifier 41. The deviation that is amplified by the operational amplifier 41 reaches a three-point element which includes, especially, two oppositely poled Zener diodes 46, 47 that are connected in series and an operational amplifier 48. The Zener diodes are diposed between the outlet of the operational amplifier 41 and the inverting inlet of the operational amplifier 48, which is countercoupled via a resistor 49. A voltage divider having the resistors 51, 52 is disposed between the outlet of the operational amplifier 48 and the ground. The coupling point of the resistors 51, 52 is connected at the non-inverting inlet of the operational amplifier 48 which supplies a positive feedback. A condenser 53 is disposed between the non-inverting inlet of the operational amplifier 48 and the ground, with said condenser 53 preventing oscillations at the switch-over points of the three-point element. The three-point element, as known, has a three-point characteristic with a hysteresis as the transfer characteristic, in which case, the hysteresis, via the divisor relationship of the resistors 51, 52, can be adjusted arbitrarily. The switch-on points, on the other hand, are determined by the Zener voltage of the Zener diodes 46, 47. If the desired value and the actual value are the same, the control signal at the outlet of the operational amplifier becomes zero.
In the case of a positive control signal, a power transistor 56 is energized via a driving transistor 55, with a relay 57 being disposed in the collector-emitter circuit of said power transistor 56. Relay contact 58 is switched over. At the same time, a driving transistor 59 and a power transistor 60, assigned to said driving transistor 59, remain currentless. The relay contact 61 of the relay 62, located in the collector-emitter circuit of the transistor 60, remains in the switching position shown in FIG. 9. In this operational condition, positive potential is applied at one terminal 63 of the motor 2, while negative potential is located at the other terminal 64 of the motor 2. The motor 2 will run until the control signal at the output of the operational amplifier 48 becomes zero, and the relay 57 falls off. On the other hand, if the control signal exceeds a predetermined negative value, the transistors 59, 60 are energized, reversing the polarity of the voltage of the motor with respect to the operational condition explained above. The motor 2 will run in the opposite rotating direction until the deviation becomes zero again.
FIG. 10 shows a modified embodiment of the control circuit that utilizes digital actual-value detection. In this case, a digital position transmitter 67 is connected to the motor 2. Transmitter 67 may be designed as a mechanical, optical or magnetic position transmitter. FIG. 10 shows a graduated disk or a diaphragm disk 68 having two light barriers 69, 70, said disk being driven by the motor 2. The light barriers 69, 70 are connected to a direction discriminator 71 which determines the rotating direction of the motor 2 on the basis of the phase relation of the outlet signals of the light barriers 69, 70. A count-up/count-down device 72 is connected at the outlet side of the direction discriminator 71, with said device 72 counting the position signals of the position transmitter 67 in one rotating direction of the motor 2, e.g., the forward direction, and subtracting therefrom in the other rotating direction of the motor 2, i.e., the return direction. The counting device 72 is followed by a digital-to-analog converter 73 for converting the digital actual-value signal to an analog actual-value signal. In a window comparator 74, the analog actual-value signal is compared with the desired-value signal coming from the potentiometer 28. In the case of a deviation in one or the other direction that is outside the gate width of the comparator 74, a control signal, via a line 75 and a switching contact 76, goes to an electronic output stage 77 causing the motor 2 to rotate in one or the other direction. When the control signal of the comparator 74 becomes zero, the contact 76, via a line 78, is switched over to the outlet of a differential amplifier 79, which is also acted upon by the actual-value and the desired-value signal, but forms a precisely positioning circuit in order to, in the case of inadequate holding forces, counterbalance windforces affecting the cover 1. In this case, an electric motor 2 may, for example, be provided which, through the switching of motor windings, may be switched betweeen two speeds, the high speed step being connected to the coarsely positioning circuit having the comparator 74, and the low speed step being connected to the precisely positioning circuit having the differential amplifier 79, in order to carry out, in this manner, a coarse positioning with a high adjusting speed, as well as a precise positioning with a slow adjusting speed. A speed-regulating circuit may also be assigned to the motor 2, and the desired speed can be made a function of the extent of the deviation in the position-regulating circuit. In this manner, in the case of a large deviation of the desired position from the actual position of the cover 1, the cover can rapidly be brought into the proximity of the desired position, in order to then move into the desired position relatively slowly and with a correspondingly increased precision.
In the case of the embodiment according to FIG. 11, the evaluation of the desired- and actual-position signals coming from the potentiometers 28 and 36, as well as from additional potentiometers 83, 84, is digital. For this purpose, the output sides of the potentiometers 28, 36, 83, 84, via electronic switches 85, 86, 87, 88 in a time-division multiplex operation, can be connected to an analog-to-digital converter 89, which converts the analog position signals into digital signals. Said digital position signals are admitted to a microcomputer 90. The microcomputer 90, which is fed from main power via a power-supply and clock stage 91, carries out the above-mentioned comparison of the desired and the actual position, and, in the case of corresponding deviations, supplies control signals, via control lines 92 or 93, to the power transistors 56 or 60. If necessary, the motor 2, via the contacts 58, 61 of the relays 57, 62, is made alive. The drive of the switches 85 to 88 takes place via control lines 94, 96, 96, or 97 by the microcomputer 90. By means of the potentiometers 83 and 84, <-> corresponding to predetermined cover positions, such as the closed position or the fully open position of the cover 1, are supplied. <desired-value signals>
At the input sides of the microcomputer 90, a logic circuit 98 and coding switches 99 are connected in order to trigger especially preprogrammed moving processes. For example, the logic circuit 98 may be actuated as a function of the ignition lock of the motor vehicle via a sensor 104 in order to, when the ignition lock is actuated, switch the input side of the analog-to-digital converter 89 from the potentiometer 28 to the fixed potentiometer 83, and, thus, irrespective of the user set adjusting position of the potentiometer 28, will transfer the cover 1, under the influence of the fixed desired-value signal of the potentiometer 83, automatically into the closed position. Such an automatic closing of the cover 1 may, for example, also be triggered by the logic circuit 98 on the basis of a rain sensor 105 that is connected with it so that the cover will close when it starts to rain. The logic circuit 98 may also be coupled with a jammingprotection sensor 106, which responds when movement of the cover 1 encounters excessive resistance. In this case, the microcomputer 90 causes a switching of the analog-to-digital converter 89 from the potentiometer 28 to the potentiometer 84 in order to move the cover 1 in the direction toward the fully opened position. The coding switches 99 permit an adaptation of the system to the various client demands regarding the individual operational sequences. The illustrated relay drive of the motor 2 can be replaced by any other suitable electronic power circuit.
In practice, the individual structural components of the described operating mechanism are, as a rule, furnished separately for assembly in series. This requires a modulation or adaption of the control circuit, especially the desired-value and the actual-value transmitters, and the part (cover 1) to be positioned. This adaption, in the case of the embodiment according to FIGS. 8 to 11, can expediently be achieved by electrically connecting the regulator 30 with the actual-value transmitter 36, the desired-value transmitter 28 and the motor 2. The desired-value transmitter 28 is brought into the desired starting position (zero-position). Then the supply voltage is applied and switched on. The motor 2 and the actual-value transmitter 36 will automatically go to the zero-position. Then, instead of the motor 2, a voltmeter is connected with the regulator, and the desired-value transmitter 28, which is still in zero-position, will be connected instead of the actual-value transmitter 36. Now the selector lever 14, together with the locked spring catch 23, is mechanically adjusted until there is no more voltage at the motor connections. The spring catch 23 will be fixed in this position. The original connections are restored. Finally, the drive is installed in the sliding-roof mechanism 3, 4, 5, which is in zero-position. After the coupling of the thus modulated control circuit with the roof mechanism, the installation is completed.
The explained coordination can be simplified further when, instead of the potentiometer 28, a desired-value potentiometer 100, with a zero-position fixed tap 100a, is used and with which, according to FIG. 12, a voltage divider consisting of the resistors 101 and 102 is connected in parallel. The combined resistance R1+R2 of the voltage divider 101, 102 is low in comparison to the combined resistance P1 of the potentiometer 100. The tap 100a is connected with the voltage divider tap 103 in an electrically conductive manner, and the mechanical catch position (spring catch 23) is preadjusted in coordination with the tap 100a. Thus, the above-described adjusting of the control mechanism is not necessary. By means of a suitable selection of the values of resistance R1 and R2 of the resistors 101 and 102, the zero-position, in adaptation to the respective type of the roof, can be placed at any desired value of the control range of the desired-value transmitter, for example, in the center of this control range. The latter is indicated in the control characteristic according to FIG. 13. There, standardized with respect to the applied supply voltage UB of the potentiometer 100, the variable desired-position signal US and the zero-position signal UN, as a function of the percentage of the control range, are indicated. Provided that R1, R2<<P1, then ##EQU1##
The illustrated parallel connection of the potentiometer 100 and the voltage divider 101, 102, at the same time, provides an advantageous linearization of the control characteristic.
The tap 101a may, for example, be vacuum-metallized onto the potentiometer 100. However, it is also possible to make the arrangement such that the fixed tap 101a can be placed arbitrarily in the control range. In this case, an adjustment of the characteristic can be provided in the whole displayable range.
Naturally, numerous modifications are possible within the framework of the invention. The arrangement may, for example, be completely digital. In such a case, instead of the potentiometer 28, a coding switch, for example, may be provided as the desired-value transmitter. The motor 2 may be designed as an impulse-controlled step motor. The sliding clutch 31 represents a protection against jamming, which has the effect that the cover 1 stops when exceeding an indicated operational resistance. In this case, the actual value will not be lost because the actual-value transmitter is connected with the part of the sliding clutch 31 that is on the power take-off side. In addition to, or instead of, the sliding clutch 31, an electrical switch-off device may also be provided in order to discontinue the supply of power to the motor 2 in the case of excessive operational resistance. The described operating mechanism is also suitable for the adjusting of ventilating flaps and similar movable parts which selectively are to be brought into intermediate positions. Also included are lifting roofs, side windows that can be operated by window lifts, and lateral tilt-out windows.
While we have shown and described various embodiments in accordance with the present invention, it is understood that the same is not limited thereto, but is susceptible of numerous changes and modifications as known to those skilled in the art, and we, therefore, do not wish to be limited to the details shown and described herein, but intend to cover all such changes and modifications as are encompassed by the scope of the appended claims.
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As we well know by now, vaccination saves lives and we at ITIJ are thrilled by measures that can educate people on the importance of vaccination and halt the spread of misinformation. Instagram reportedly told the BBC that it will not take action against people or accounts that identify themselves as anti-vaxxers but will work to limit the spread of provably false claims as these have real-world harmful effects on the public.
In order to identify hoaxes, Instagram will rely on global authorities such as the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If the hashtag was #vaccines1234, if it contained a high proportion of known vaccine misinformation, we would block that hashtag entirely,” said Karina Newton, Instagram’s Global Head of Public Policy.
Instagram said that it is likely people will continue to find anti-vaccine propaganda on Instagram for some time as the work to remove anti-vaccine information from the platform is in its early stages.

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In many ways, Rise of the Tomb Raider should be the exclusive that finally pushed gamers to purchase the Xbox One. The fact that it’s a timed exclusive adds the fact that Playstation 4, PC and other console owners just have to wait and Lara will be on her way to them soon.
This creates a problem when marketing the game, because they have to create something so impressing that fans of the Tomb Raider feel that they can’t wait. If the game is going to be a success it obviously can’t wait for the fans on other consoles to finally make a move to buy it.
The way to push people to get the Xbox One version may be to show off some of the impressive technology that is going into the game.
The E3 demonstration did provide some impetus for this, the game arguably did enough to stand up to the Behemoth that is Naughty Dog’s Playstation 4 Exclusive, Uncharted 4. What impresses the most is the level of detail in Lara’s character model itself.
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Showing how the cut-scene movement was motion-captured, and how it was replicated in the game. Also showing the character model for Lara reacting to lighting and shadowing the character looks even more impressive than in the previous game.
Knowing how hair effects were added in the “definitive” versions on current generation consoles you can’t help but pay close attention to it to see improvements there as well.
What we see with Lara is that there have been some very impressive updates in the terms of quality, which is even more notable when you think how good she looked in the first game. Also the environment in which she will be hunting for and exploring the tombs is stunning.
What are your thoughts on Rise of the Tomb Raider? Is it a winner for the Xbox One? Let us know your thoughts below.


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Visit the Kununurra Museum
You in the East Kimberley? Visit the Kununurra Museum, run by volunteer members of the Kununurra Historical Society.
72 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra
(225 metres from the Post Office).
See the Kununurra Museum Map (below)
If you are visiting the East Kimberley please feel welcome to visit our Museum and soak up some incredibly interesting East Kimberley history.
The Kununurra Historical Society is a completely volunteer run organisation, registered as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR & as a Charity) with all donations over $2 being fully tax deductible.
Archive, Gallery, Library, Museum & Research facility
(225m from the Post Office - KHS Made map with history ;-)
Always Dependent on Volunteer Availability!
Dry Season Hours - April to September
OPEN - Opening Monday to Friday - Afternoons (12.30-5.30pm)
These hours are indicative only. Often the Museum is open before the advertised opening time so if the gate is open and there is a car there, chances are that the museum is open, so feel free to come in.
Wet Season Hours
The Kununurra Museum is often open during the wet season October to March (when much archive work gets done) , so if the gate is open and a car in the driveway, feel free to come in for some great history.
All opening hours are always dependent on volunteer availability!
For an alternative map to the map above (for use on a Kununurra Museum Flyer), there is also a map to the Kununurra Museum on the...
Kununurra Museum run by KHS - Facebook Page
Kununurra Historical Society - Postal Address
Never address mail to our street address at 72 Coolibah Drive as we may not receive it.
(There are No Mail Deliveries at all for anyone in Kununurra - All goes to PO Boxes)
Kununurra Historical Society
PO Box 77
Kununurra, Western Australia 6743
Please Note that Kununurra is one of the few places in Australia, where there are NO MAIL DELIVERIES at all IE No house has a 'letter-box' out the front - as has always been the case in the town's history, people have a Post Office Box. So when POSTING anything to KHS always be sure to use our Post Office (PO) Box Number "77" to send anything by mail to the Society. (TIA - Thanks In Advance ;^)
KHS Archive Images On-Line
A Photographic Journey on the Ord
here on this website.
See around 3000 photographs that have been digitised and documented by dedicated KHS volunteers for "A Photographic Journey on the Ord."


Notice of Vacancy in Office of Parish Councillor – Langfield Ward
Todmorden Town Council – Vacancy Langfield Ward
Following the recent passing of Christine Potter, there is now a vacancy to be filled in Langfield Ward. The Town Council issued a notice to advertise the vacancy on 16th December 2021 with the 11th of January 2022 being the latest date for receipt of a request signed by ten registered electors to hold an election.
Whilst no specific qualification is required to be a Councillor, other than to be legally eligible and a desire to represent the interests of their community, a broad outline of the skills and experiences that would help contribute are
- Sound knowledge and understanding of local affairs and the local community
- Solid interest in local matters
- Ability and willingness to represent the Council and their community
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Ability and willingness to work closely with other members and to maintain good working relationships with all members and staff
- Good reading and analytic skills
- Ability and willingness to work with the council’s partners (e.g. voluntary groups, other parish councils, principal authority, charities).
- Ability and willingness to undertake relevant training
- Ability and willingness to attend meetings of the council (or the meetings of other local authorities and local bodies) in the evening and events in the evening and at weekends
- Flexible and Enthusiastic
Indeed, it is important that all sorts of people, often with a wide range of skills and experience serve as Councillors to give good representation of the community.
This is open for all ages to apply, and we encourage the interest of younger persons looking to take perhaps their first steps into voluntary public service.
Training for new councillors is available to help assist with understanding the responsibilities of the role.
What do Parish Councillors do?
Todmorden Town Council is made up of 18 voluntary Councillors, who meet regularly to discuss and act on issues of importance to the local community.
If any further information is required, please email Colin Hill, Town Clerk at firstname.lastname@example.org with your telephone contact details and he will be happy to call you and answer any questions you may have.


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- How long does it take to get a 700 credit score?
- What credit score is needed for a 20000 loan?
- Can I get a 20000 loan with bad credit?
- What FICO score do car dealers use?
- What FICO score does Carvana use?
- How do I get my credit score from 600 to 700?
- How much of a loan can I get with a 700 credit score?
- What credit score do I need for a 50000 loan?
- Do late payments ever go away?
- What is the monthly payment for a $100 000 mortgage?
- Can a lender remove a late payment?
- How long does it take to build credit from 500 to 700?
- How quickly can credit score go up?
- How can I improve my credit score after a late payment?
- Can you get a car with a 700 credit score?
- What credit score is needed for a $5000 loan?
- How can I raise my credit score 100 points?
- How much does 1 late payment affect credit score?
How long does it take to get a 700 credit score?
It will take about six months of credit activity to establish enough history for a FICO credit score, which is used in 90% of lending decisions.
FICO credit scores range from 300-850, and a score of over 700 is considered a good credit score..
What credit score is needed for a 20000 loan?
Personal loan applicants with a FICO credit score of 670 or higher, you may have a good shot at getting a $20,000 personal loan with a favorable rate and loan term. While it’s possible to get approved with a credit score lower than that, it could get expensive. Many mainstream lenders charge as high as 36 percent.
Can I get a 20000 loan with bad credit?
But just because you’re turned down by one lender doesn’t mean you can’t get a loan. You might even be approved for a $20,000 loan with bad credit, but expect to pay a higher interest rate. Interest rates for borrowers with better credit can be significantly lower than those with poor credit history.
What FICO score do car dealers use?
FICO® Score☉ 8 and 9. Although FICO® didn’t create these models specifically for auto lenders, they are widely used credit scores, and auto lenders may use a base FICO® Score when reviewing auto loan applications.
What FICO score does Carvana use?
Compare to Other LendersLearn MoreLearn MoreMin. Credit Score NoneMin. Credit Score 575Min. Credit Score NoneEst. APR 3.90 – 27.90%Est. APR 2.05 – 29.40%Est. APR N/ALoan Amount $1,000 – $85,000Loan Amount $5,000 – $99,000Loan Amount $5,000 – $100,0002 more rows•Jun 23, 2020
How do I get my credit score from 600 to 700?
How to Raise Your Credit Score Once You’ve Paid Off Your Debt?Resist the urge to close your credit accounts. … Order your credit reports from all three credit bureaus. … Apply for credit cautiously. … Control your use of credit cards and keep balances under 30 percent of your credit limit.More items…•
How much of a loan can I get with a 700 credit score?
As you can see, getting to a credit score of 700 or higher can save you a lot of money on your auto loan….Refinance old debts.Credit ScoreAuto Loan Refinance Rate700 to 7493.39% for 60 months650 to 6995.49% for 60 months1 more row•Sep 11, 2017
What credit score do I need for a 50000 loan?
Credit score: Most lenders require a minimum credit score of 600, though some lenders may look at scores slightly lower. If you want to qualify for a personal loan of $50,000, your credit score should be 650 or higher.
Do late payments ever go away?
The creditor can report your late payment to the credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion) once you’re 30 days behind, and the late payment can remain on your credit reports for up to seven years. … After seven years, the entire closed account and any related collection accounts will fall off your credit report.
What is the monthly payment for a $100 000 mortgage?
Now that you’re familiar with PITI and DTI, you’re ready for this simple truth: for each $100,000 you borrow, expect a monthly mortgage payment, or PITI, of $725.
Can a lender remove a late payment?
Ask the Lender to Remove it With a Goodwill Adjustment Letter. This is a straightforward way to get a late payment removed from your credit report. … The process is easy: simply write a letter to your creditor explaining why you paid late. Ask them to forgive the late payment and assure them it won’t happen again.
How long does it take to build credit from 500 to 700?
Getting to 700 was really fast — like 6 or 9 months. Getting from 700 to 800 took another 3 years. Credit Karma and Credit Sesame — not only do they help you monitor, they explain every aspect of improving your score. Discover It card — They offer a zero-interest balance transfer.
How quickly can credit score go up?
one to two monthsIt is possible to raise your credit score within one to two months. It may take even longer, depending on what’s dragging down your score and how you handle it. Here’s step-by-step advice for do-it-yourself credit repair that works.
How can I improve my credit score after a late payment?
How to repair it The simplest way to remedy high utilization is to pay down your credit card balances and avoid charging too much on your cards. Other tactics, like asking for a higher credit limit and making multiple payments each month, can also help.
Can you get a car with a 700 credit score?
You can still get an auto loan with a score below 700 If your credit score is below 700, Dundas says you’ll likely be looking at a higher interest rate and down payment for your vehicle. You may also want to be more selective about the kinds of vehicles you’re considering.
What credit score is needed for a $5000 loan?
660People with credit ratings ranging from bad to excellent may be able to find a $5,000 loan that works for them. Just keep in mind that unless your credit score is at least 660 (which is in the fair credit range), you likely won’t be able to qualify for a personal loan that doesn’t have an origination fee.
How can I raise my credit score 100 points?
Steps Everyone Can Take to Help Improve Their Credit ScoreBring any past due accounts current.Pay off any collections, charge-offs, or public record items such as tax liens and judgments.Reduce balances on revolving accounts.Apply for credit only when necessary.
How much does 1 late payment affect credit score?
If you do make a late payment, there are three factors that determine how much it will affect your credit score. According to FICO’s credit damage data, one recent late payment can cause as much as a 180-point drop on a FICO score, depending on your credit history and the severity of the late payment.

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130 Economies Broadly Agree on OECD's Int'l Tax Proposal
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Tokyo, July 2 (Jiji Press)--Fully 130 economies agreed broadly on an international tax proposal released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Thursday.
In online talks on international taxation rules, the OECD presented to 139 economies the proposal for introducing a digital tax on international companies with more than 20 billion euros in annual revenues and a profit margin of 10 pct. Of the 139 economies, 130 gave broad approval.
The proposal also calls for a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 pct.
The moves are aimed at stopping tax avoidance by multinational corporations and ending a global race to the bottom on corporate taxes.
The OECD hopes to have the proposal implemented in 2023, after a related treaty is concluded and necessary domestic legal revisions are made in 2022.
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