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Contributed by JR Pate
If you’re reading this you could Google Wilderness Commander 140 and get far more intelligent information than what you are about to read. I can only share with you my experience.
I’m kinda short and stumpy. I’m not talking movie extra as a Hobbit but I have short legs and it always seems a long reach to the pedals. I had neck surgery almost 2 years ago and a herniated disc surgery before that. I found whether it was a kayak or a car; sitting with my legs bent is the most comfortable. My wife swears she married someone who is falling apart.
With all my ailments, I still love to kayak and the sound a paddle makes as it hits the water. I don’t need a metal boat for duck hunting and another for fishing. I don’t need a small boat for some waters and a big boat for others. I’m not really good at backing up a trailer and want to miss the embarrassment at the boat ramp all together. I want to be able to load all my gear and complain every time I unload my gear about why I brought so much. For all these reasons and more I paddle a Wilderness Commander 140.
Let’s start at the rear section with real world dimensions. When duck hunting, the rear can carry easily 2 dozen decoys in the bag plus my dry box with shells. Your favorite deer climber would fit here or in the front. I like carrying a Blackpak, Backwater Paddle, Hawg Trough and net when fishing during the summer in this section with some room to spare. I could squeeze a soft sided cooler back there behind the Blackpak but I like a hard cooler because I don’t want my sandwiches squished. Reaching that far is tough for my not so Hobbit height. If you’re still trying to figure how long the Commander 140 rear space is – break your paddle down into 2 pieces and that would be pretty close. That is where I pack my paddles to ensure they are not left at home.
The rear and the front section are separated by the Commander’s Perch seat. This is where I sit unless I’m duck hunting. Then it’s into the low seat. The Perch seat allows for me to sit with my knees bent and my legs under me instead of flat and in front. I compare this to the seating in a Toyota Tacoma vs Toyota Tundra. I was concerned at first about not having a back rest but it’s so easy to stand up in the Commander to fish. I’m talking grown man twerking in a lily pad field type standing with some witnesses that probably wish they hadn’t seen it. I spend more time standing so not having a back rest with the Perch seat is a small sacrifice for the overall satisfaction with the kayak. I actually don’t carry the low seat with me unless I’m duck hunting or carrying the kids with me. If you have kids having both seats is nice for bringing them along.
From the seat forward is where the Wilderness Commander 140 excels for me over other kayaks. I want the room to do what I want with it. I don’t need a hatch, fancy foot rests or even lot of room to stand up. When fishing I stand up and then sit down or the occasional twerk – I’m not walking around. I like having all the open room in front of my seat to add a dashboard, cooler, waders, deer climber or even place to throw the decoys after a morning hunt. By providing an open platform I’m able to meet the needs of more than just fishing. If you’re still unsure with how much room the front section of the Commander 140 provides – grab your favorite Medium Heavy rod and that will be pretty close. Often on road trips and limited space in the truck this is where my rods will ride with plenty of room.
Hopefully I provided you some different insight about the Wilderness Commander 140. It’s not a salt water fishing boat and that’s ok because I’m scared of sharks. I would much rather have a smooth glide from no scupper holes as I drag it through the woods with the chance of a snake bite to my favorite bass hole.


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papaya(pəpī`ə), soft-stemmed tree (Carica papaya) of tropical America resembling a palm with a crown of palmately lobed leaves. It is cultivated for its melonlike yellow fruits eaten raw or cooked and, more recently, for the juice which has become a commercial item. The juice contains the enzyme papain, somewhat similar to pepsin and digestant in action; the enzyme is used in commercial meat tenderizers. The papaya is also called melon tree and pawpaw. In the Caribbean area the fruit is called fruta bomba. Several other Andean species, as well as the genus Jacartia, also have edible fruits. The papaya is classified in the division MagnoliophytaMagnoliophyta
, division of the plant kingdom consisting of those organisms commonly called the flowering plants, or angiosperms. The angiosperms have leaves, stems, and roots, and vascular, or conducting, tissue (xylem and phloem).
..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Violales, family Caricaceae.
(Carica papaya), a fruit tree of the family Papayaceae (Caricaceae). Five to seven large fingerlike leaves on long stems are attached in bunches at the top of a short (4-8 m) branchless trunk. The dioecious blossoms are yellowish white. The stamens are in the racemes, and the pistils, which grow singly, are in the axil. The flowers are either diclinous or hermaphroditic. Although the papaya grows rapidly without special soils, its life span is short and it cannot survive frost. The papaya is cultivated in the tropics; a wild counterpart is not known. Its fruit, which resembles a melon, is used for food, and its milky juice is used to make the enzyme papain.
REFERENCESiniagin, I. I.Tropicheskoe zemledelie. Moscow, 1968.
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IFC Films has acquired North American rights to Andrea Pallaoro’s family drama Monica, starring Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson.
The film will receive a theatrical and VOD release at a yet-to-be-determined date, with exclusive streaming on AMC+ to follow.
It is a portrait of a woman returning home for the first time since she was a teenager, where she attempts to reconnect with her mother and heal the wounds of the past.
Lysette became the first openly-transgender actress to headline a Venice Competition film when it debuted on the Lido in September.
“Andrea Pallaoro has created a beautiful, evocative, and deeply emotional cinematic experience, further bolstered by brilliant performances from Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson, and we’re honored to bring this bold vision to audiences nationwide,” said Arianna Bocco, president of IFC Films.
“IFC Films is one of the most respected distribution companies for independent cinema and I’m very excited and grateful to work alongside Arianna and her dedicated and passionate team to bring Monica to audiences all over North America,” said Pallaoro.
The film is written by Pallaoro and Orlando Tirado, and produced by Gina Resnick, Christina Dow, Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson and Pallaoro.
The deal for the film was negotiated by IFC Films’ head of acquisitions and production Scott Shooman with UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers.
It is a third feature for Italian director Pallaoro, after 2013’s Medeas and 2017’s Hannah starring Charlotte Rampling.

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Ontario’s electricity sector will need more natural gas generation: report
October 11, 2022
Ontario plans to secure more natural gas generation in order to fuel an expected surge in demand for electricity, the energy minister said Friday, the latest announcement in what critics describe as a scramble in the face of a potential energy shortage.
Energy Minister Todd Smith had asked the Independent Electricity System Operator to explore a moratorium on new natural gas in order to reduce emissions. But while Smith said as recently as six weeks ago he didn’t think Ontario needed more gas generation, the IESO has concluded otherwise.

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Reps. Gaetz, Green Sue California Cities Over Canceled Rallies
In 2021, political rallies hosted by U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) had been scheduled to take place in, among other places, the California cities of Anaheim and Riverdale. Local officials in those municipalities, however, opted to cancel the events, sparking allegations from both GOP lawmakers that their First Amendment rights had been violated in the process.
Although Gaetz and Greene filed a lawsuit against both cities, their effort faced legal hurdles that were addressed in a ruling by U.S. District Judge Hernan Vera late last week.
In addition to seeking compensation for emotional distress, the lawsuit aimed to facilitate an injunction on city leaders “coercing private venues from entering into facilities use contracts with Plaintiffs for future political rallies.”
The judge sided with the lawmakers on a fundamental aspect of their lawsuit, concluding that they had presented sufficient evidence to support their claim against officials in both cities.
Gaetz issued a statement shortly after the 22-page opinion was released on Friday, touting the decision as vindication of his complaints against Anaheim and Riverdale.
“This ruling allows the plaintiffs to proceed against the California liberal city governments who attempted to violate the First Amendment by constraining free speech,” he said.
BREAKING: A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit from Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene can proceed against two cities in California that canceled rallies they had scheduled in 2021.
U.S. District Judge Hernan Vera, writing in a 22-page opinion, said there is… pic.twitter.com/mmwrJ6TWNp
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) March 24, 2024
Of course, Vera’s decision did include some details that did not play to the plaintiffs’ favor. For example, he determined that a number of leftist organizations that put pressure on the local governments to cancel the rallies could not be sued over allegations that they were complicit in a conspiracy to deprive Gaetz and Greene of their free speech rights.
“The gravamen of Plaintiff’s claims against the Nonprofit Defendants is, both legally and literally, a conspiracy theory that relies purely on conjecture,” the judge concluded. “And without an unlawful conspiracy, all that is left to aver against the Nonprofit Defendants are the unremarkable allegations that they exercised their own First Amendment rights to lobby for the cancellation of the event. That is protected.”
Furthermore, Vera determined that there were “numerous fatal deficiencies” in the plaintiffs’ lawsuit as written, explaining: “Chief among them is the complete lack of any alleged facts to support a ‘meeting of the minds’ as required for a conspiracy claim.”


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Instead of building more roads that may damage forests, a group of environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts has started mapping the natural and indigenous trail system that connects the provinces of the Cordillera region.
A chorus of chirps filled the room as one of the Philippines’ top crocodile breeders checked on his wards in an overcrowded ‘Noah’s Ark’ for one of the world’s most endangered animals.
By Michael B. Jaucian
A juvenile Philippine hawk eagle was shot by a still unidentified gunman in a forest in Sto. Domingo town in Albay and died later despite efforts of environment experts to revive it.
By Lu-Ann Fuentes
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), a bird rarely seen in the Philippines, was identified last June 2 in Saud, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte by volunteers from the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) taking part in a bird-migration research. This is the first time that this bird species was photographed in mainland Luzon.
By Maricar Cinco
Tanay town in Rizal province is taking the lead in the preservation of cloud rats, an endemic species listed as critically endangered, as it embarks on a six-month massive watershed reforestation program.

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Too much traffic going through Red Cliff
Commuters who refuse to take the detour around the Red Cliff Bridge project could be stopped or forced to pay fines soon.
The Colorado Department of Transportation has been ordering motorists who are not traveling to Red Cliff to use state Highway 91 through Copper Mountain instead of U.S. Highway 24. The bridge is closed until this summer for repairs, and some travelers, despite the warnings, are driving through the tiny town of Red Cliff.
Traffic heading into and out of Red Cliff has been reduced to one lane to make room for construction vehicles. Many are ignoring the detour, causing hour-long traffic delays as cars back up along the highway.
Leadville resident Lysa Gaston commutes to Eagle County every day for work. The detour adds 17 miles to her trip each way – and with today’s gas prices, it’s affecting her pocketbook, too.
Taking Highway 91 to Interstate 70 takes 15 minutes longer than her route did prior to the bridge closure; but then, waiting in traffic at the entrance to Red Cliff makes Highway 24 the less desirable way to go nowadays, she said.
“I’ve been stuck there for 20, 25 minutes at a time because they are moving equipment around,” Gaston said.
Along with frustrating motorists, the traffic congestion could delay the bridge repairs, said Matthew Cirulli, project manager with the contractor, Lawrence Construction.
“When we have to stop what we are doing to open up the road to let traffic through, that’s putting a halt on our work,” Cirulli said. “We’ve decided because of what was going on, we’re not going to open it up for traffic when we are doing something and we are in the middle of something crucial.”
That could eventually lead to two-hour traffic delays, Cirulli said.
The Colorado State Patrol has been patrolling Highway 24 since construction began on the bridge in April. If traffic continues to increase, officers will begin stopping motorists before they enter the town and force them to turn around. They may issue fines as well, said Keith Powers, a state transportation engineer.
About 2,500 vehicles drove on Highway 24 each day before the construction; the majority are commuters heading to the Vail Valley from Leadville and Red Cliff.
The detour was set up not only to avoid construction delays, but to prevent hordes of cars from traveling on Red Cliff’s narrow streets.
“Getting the bridge open as soon as possible is a priority, and we can’t do it if folks don’t take the detour,” Powers said. “In addition, the safety of the kids and residents of Red Cliff is even more important, and the increase in through-traffic is compromising that safety.”
Red Cliff residents, as well as anyone heading directly to the town, are still allowed to stay on Highway 24. Business owners in Red Cliff and Minturn have worried that the detour may cause people to avoid local businesses all together. While the construction is not near Minturn, the detour signs are posted on I-70 before the Minturn exit.
State transportation officials say the detour adds only about 20 minutes of travel time. Considering that congestion could lead to one- or two-hour delays, commuters might want to reconsider taking Highway 24, Cirulli said.
“When you factor that in, Highway 91 doesn’t seem that bad,” he said.
So far, the bridge is still scheduled to re-open to traffic on July 3.
Staff writer Tamara Miller can be reached via e-mail at: email@example.com or by calling 949-0555 ext. 607.

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Your spiritual expedition begins with your arrival at the Queen Alia International airport in Amman, Jordan, where you will be greeted by one of our representatives. Once you have completed all formalities at the airport, you will head 30km southward to the historical city of Madaba, where you will witness some of the finest pieces of Byzantine mosaic art in the world. One of the signature attractions in this ancient city is the famous 6th Century mosaic, “Map Palestine”, which is considered one of the oldest maps of the Holy Land, currently in existence! You will also be able to visit the historic Mount Nebo, which some believe is the resting place of the tomb of Moses. Upon ascending the historic site, you will have the privilege of basking in the incredible views of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, in addition to seeing Jerusalem, in the distance. Take a few moments to enshrine this memory in your minds – it will be unlike anything you have experienced.
Once you have taken in these amazing sights, you can try out the delicious local cuisine at a local restaurant nearby. After lunch, you will drive straight to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge border, complete all immigration formalities, and head across the border to Nazareth, Israel. Upon arriving in Nazareth, you will visit the famous Mount Precipice, which, according to many is believed to be the site of the Rejection of Jesus (Luke 4:29-30).
After this incredible day, filled with cultural and spiritual vigor, you will arrive at your hotel in Nazareth and have the rest of the night to yourself. Kick back, relax, have some dinner, and enjoy your night!
Please note that this itinerary is subject to change, based on your arrival time and flight schedule.
Overnight stay – Nazareth
The second day of your tour includes many historically significant sights that are home to a few of Jesus’ most momentous acts. You start the day off with a delicious breakfast, followed by a drive to Tiberias, where you will hop on for a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee – following the exact same route that Jesus and his disciples did. You will then visit the Mount of Beatitudes, which is the site at which Jesus delivered his famous “Sermon on the Mount”. After this, you will visit the Church of Primacy, which commemorates and marks the spot where Jesus reinstated Peter as chief among the Apostles. Following this, you will visit the Church of Multiplication, where Jesus is said to have blessed his disciples’ fish and bread, by multiplying them.
You then move on to visit Capernaum – Jesus’ second home – and see the beautiful ancient ruins of the synagogue, as well as the site of St Peter’s home. We recommend that you try out some of St. Peter’s delicious fish at the nearby St. Peter’s restaurant.
You will then have the unique experience of attending a special baptism service for pilgrims, held at the unique Yardenit Baptismal site on the banks of the Jordan River. Continue to the final leg of your visit by heading to the famous Mount Tabor, also known as the Mount of Transfiguration – climb it to enjoy an incredible view! Cap of your day with a visit to a local wine shop in Cana – their wine comes highly recommended, so grab a few bottles as souvenirs, if you would like to.
Overnight stay – Nazareth
Your morning kicks off with a scintillating breakfast, followed by another full day of visits to famous historical sites. You go straight to St. Mary’s Well, just below the Church of Annunciation, which is the site at which the angel, Gabriel, appeared to the Virgin Mary and announced that she would bear the son of God. You then visit the Church of Joseph – the location of St. Josephs original carpentry shop.
You then head back to your hotel, collect your belongings, and drive straight to Bethlehem Stop in Jaffa – this is where Peter raised Tabitha who, according to the Acts of the Apostles, was one of the disciples from the dead. You then continue to Haifa – Israel’s third largest city and the main home base of the Israeli Navy. Proceed to Mount Carmel Stella Maris where you will find a stunning monastery, with a magnificent view of the Cave of Elijah, the Prophet. Next up is a quick visit to the breathtaking Baha’i Hanging Gardens of Haifa – you will take a break here and grab some lunch at a restaurant nearby.
You then proceed to visit the famous Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus, and the Church of St. Catherine. Make a stop at the famous Milk Grotto – this beautiful and serene site is frequently visited by many women in search of the intercession of Mary. It is said that, while Mary was nursing Jesus, some of her milk spilled within these confines, turning the entire grotto into a unique myriad of white spots.
Overnight stay – Bethlehem
Start your day off with an early morning breakfast in Bethlehem and head over to Jerusalem via St. Stephen Gate. From here, you will move on to the Pool of Bethesda, where it was here that a man, crippled for 38 years, was miraculously healed. You go from this special site to the Church of St. Anne, before taking a beautiful walk along the Via Dolorosa – also known as The Way of the Cross. Stops will be made at every station and you will get to see the Church of the Holy Sepulchers, Mt. Calvary and Golgotha, followed by a walk to the Garden Tomb – the site of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Continue your tour by travelling to Mt. Zion, including the Upper room – built directly above the Tomb of David. After this, head over to Dormition Abbey and arrive at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu – the site where Peter wept upon the third crow of the rooster, marking his denial of Jesus Christ. You will also get to witness the dungeon in which Jesus was imprisoned, before being taken to trial – take a few moments to visualize this in your mind because it is a surreal experience. You will then follow this powerful experience by taking a few minutes to rest and grab some lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will continue your drive on to the Mount of Olives and see the Church of the Ascension of Jesus. At this site, where Jesus ascened to Heaven, you have the unique experience of observing the footprints of Jesus on the rock. Next, you will walk to the Pater Noster Church, which stands on the traditional site where Jesus taught The Lord’s Prayer. You will then follow this up with a visit to the Chapel of Dominus Flevit – it was here that Jesus wept for the old city of Jerusalem. You also have the option of attending Mass at the Chapel. After Mass, you can step out to admire the view of the Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. Continue to the Church of Agony, Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of All Nations. If you are interested, you also have the option of visiting the place where the Blessed Mother’s body is buried – the Church of Mary Magdalene. Please keep in mind that this visit is entirely dependent on how much time you have left in the day.
With only a few places left for the day, you will then head over to the St. John the Baptist Church, which was built in the 1st Century and is also the alleged birthplace of John the Baptist. Your final visit of the day is to the Church of the Visitation – a traditional site, honoring the visit Mary paid to her cousin Elizabeth, who was John’s mother.
After a long and enthralling day, you return to your hotel to kick back, relax, and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight stay – Bethlehem
Kick off your last day in Bethlehem with a tasty breakfast at the hotel before driving to visit the house of Mary and Martha, and the Tomb of Lazarus. After this, head over to Jericho and visit the Mount of Temptation by cable car, before proceeding to view the Sycamore Tree that Zacchaeus the tax collector climbed to catch sight of Jesus. Next up is an exciting stop at the Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth and the saltiest sea. The high levels of salt in the water, alter its density and make it easier for you to float –consider a swim here if you would like to experience something different!
After your swim, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant, following which you will continue to the Israeli-Jordanian border. You will then complete all necessary immigration formalities before crossing over the Sheikh Hussein Bridge into Jordan. Enjoy dinner at your hotel in Amman and take it easy for the rest of the night. Consider walking around the city, one last time, before you prepare for your flight back home the next day.
Overnight stay – Amman
The last day of your tour starts off with a relaxing breakfast at your hotel before leaving to the airport to catch your flight back home. You will need to be at the airport several hours in advance to catch your flight on time, so please keep this under advisement.
Welcome back home! We hope you enjoyed your religious and spiritual expedition, filled with memories to last a lifetime.
Note that this itinerary is subject to change, based on your departure and flight schedule.

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About his 41-month sentence, which begins March 23, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star shares, “I just want to get out as quickly as I can… and do whatever I can to get out.”
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When asked if deportation is still possible, Joe shares, “Yeah, there’s a chance of anything happening, you know what I mean?”
“There is nothing in life that is certain,” adds Joe. “We will deal with that when I get out.” Teresa chimes in with her trusty “we’re taking it day by day” response.
Joe, who’s way more in touch with reality than his wife, says of course his girls know he is going to prison. “They go on computers; they know everything. I mean, my daughter Milania tells me, ‘You’re going away for a lot more months than Mommy.'”
Five years from now, Joe pictures himself at home, with “gates closed” and “no cameras.” Ha. Ha. Silly Joe, smart decisions aren’t for
Teresa. Ha. Ha.
Did he seriously just say no cameras?
When asked what she’ll miss most about Joe while he’s away, Teresa shares, “I’m going to miss sleeping with him at night and cuddling with him. I’m going to miss the passion.”
Laughing, Teresa adds, “I can’t say no more than that.”
Joe says he’ll miss his family, then points out the silver lining in his sentence, “I haven’t stopped drinking in, I don’t know how long, so I could definitely use it for that, you know? Which is probably going to be a good thing for me, health wise, anyway.”
Joe and Teresa‘s full interview airs tonight on Entertainment Tonight.
TELL US – WILL JOE AND TERESA’S LIFE BE CAMERA FREE IN 5 YEARS?

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Ford recalls C-Max hybrids over roof issue
- Ford is recalling the C-Max hybrid
- It believes the roof won%27t adequately protect passengers in an accident
- More padding is being added
Ford is recalling 33,021 C-Max hybrid cars because they may not adequately protect occupants' heads in a crash
Vehicles involved were made between Jan. 19, 2012, and June 25, 2013 and don't have panoramic roofs. C-Max hybrids with panoramic glass roofs aren't involved in the recall.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discovered during vehicle testing that the car exceeded a head injury criteria requirement. Ford says there have been no reported injuries related to the issue.
Ford will notify owners of the recall next month. Dealers will install additional energy absorbing material between the car's headliner and the roof.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov


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An improved construction for thermal panels employing a relatively thin base lamina having a plurality of contiguous polygonal recesses on the exposed surfaces thereof, with each of said polygonal recesses having a base surface of thermally radiant reflective character and a relatively thick backing layer of low thermal conductivity insulating material disposed in interfacial engagement with the other surface thereof.
1. An improved thermal panel construction comprising a relatively thin and substantially rigid base lamina formed of material having a high melting point and having a multiplicity of ever open contiguous polygonal recesses on an exposed surface thereof positionable in exposed facing relation to a source of radiant heat,
each of said polygonal recesses having a concave base surface of a radiant heat reflective character positionable in exposed facing relation to said source of radiant heat and whose focal point is located above the upper marginal edges of said ever open polygonal recesses, and
a relatively thick layer of low thermal conductivity insulating material disposed in interfacial engagement with the surface of said lamina disposed remote from said recess bearing surface thereof.
2. A thermal panel construction as set forth in claim 1 further including a coating of material of high thermal conductivity disposed in interfacial relation upon the recess defining surface portions of said exposed surface.
3. A thermal panel construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said polygonal recesses are of closely nested hexagonal configuration.
4. A thermal panel construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said concave base surfaces of said recesses are coated with a thin layer of a highly radiant reflective character.
5. A thermal panel construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said relatively thick layer of insulating material is ceramic foam.
6. A thermal panel construction as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base lamina is formed of ceramic material.
7. A thermal panel as set forth in claim 6 wherein said relatively thick layer of insulating material is ceramic foam.
8. A thermal panel as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said polygonal recess includes a plurality of concave base surfaces of a radiant heat reflective character.
This application is a continuation in part of my application Ser. No. 810,362, filed Dec. 18, 1985 and now U.S. Pat. No. 4,636,444.
This invention relates to thermal insulation and more particularly to an improved construction for thermal insulating panels.
The ever increasing demands for energy and the continually increasing costs of basic fuels have spurred interest not only in energy conservation in general, but, in the increased utilization of thermal insulation in particular. The general efficacy of thermal insulation has been long recognized and expedients ranging from the use of "dead air" space; the use of solid materials of low thermal conductivity; the use of fibrous and cellular materials; the use of coated papers or wallboards of low thermal conductivity; the use of reflective materials, such as aluminum foil, and various combinations and permutations thereof have long been employed for both industrial and residential purposes. In the practical utilization of most of such expedients, the degree of obtainable insulative effect, commonly expressed in terms of an "R" number--normally defined as the ratio of the material thickness divided by its thermal conductivity--is generally proportional to the thickness and/or quantity of insulating material employed. A particular area of concern is that of high temperature environments where, in addition to conventional insulating functions, it is oftentimes desirable to direct and/or delay heat transfer, to assure selectively directed heat transfer or confinement to a given zone or area such as in reaction vessels, piping and the like.
This invention may be briefly described, in its broader aspect, as an improved construction for a relatively thin and compact thermal panel module of increased insulative character and whose insulative performance is largely dependent upon its geometric character rather than on the inherent properities of its constituent materials. In furtherance of such broad aspect, the subject invention includes the utilization of a core lamina of relatively low thermal conductivity having a multiplicity of contiguous polygonal recesses on at least one of the exposed surfaces thereof and with each of such recesses having a concave base surface of thermally reflective character whose focal point is located outwardly from the exposed defining edges of such recesses. In a further broad aspect that is of general utility but which is Particularly directed for use in higher temperature environments, the subject invention includes the utilization of a relatively thin self-supporting core or base lamina having a multiplicity of contiguous polygonal recesses of the character described on the exposed surface thereof backed up by a relatively thick layer of lesser density insulating material to minimize conductive and/or convective heat transfer therethrough. In a narrower aspect, the exposed surface of the core or base lamina may be coated, in whole or in part, with a layer of material of high heat conductivity to accommodate lateral heat transfer thereon and the contiguous polygonal recesses may be of varying depth with a consequent location of the focal points thereof at differing levels above the panel surface. In a still narrower aspect the subject invention may include the formation of the relatively thin self suporting core or base lamina from castable ceramic material or from the flame spray plasma deposition of ceramic Powder on a suitable mold surface or by a combination of cast ceramic material having the exposed surface coated with a thin layer of highly reflective ceramic material deposited therein by flame spray plasma deposition processes.
Among the advantages of the subject invention is the provision of a self supporting thermal panel capable of utilization as a structural panel and which, in addition to its marked thermal insulative properties, also may serve as an acoustic barrier. Other advantages include the provision of a compact thermal panel possessed of marked insulative properties and whose radiant heat reflective properties become enhanced at extreme high temperatures. Still further advantages include the provision of a compact, inexpensive and easily fabricated thermal panel that provides enhanced insulative properties for energy efficient and economical industrial and home usage. Additional advantages include the accommodation of lateral heat transfer and the provision of shaped thermal panels in accord with the contours of the locus of use thereof.
The primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved construction for thermal insulative panels.
Another primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved construction for thermal insulative panels whose insulative performance is largely dependent upon its geometric character rather than on its size or the nature of its constituent materials.
Other objects and advantages of the subject invention will become apparent from the following portions of this specification and from the appended drawings which illustrate, in accord with the mandate of the patent statutes, a presently preferred embodiment of a thermal insulative panel construction that incorporates the principles of this invention.
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a thermal panel module embodying the principles of this invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a portion of the thermal panel illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a vertical section as taken on line 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIGS. 4a through 4d are schematic vertical sections illustrative of possible single or multipanel module combinations of the base panel construction.
FIG. 5 is a vertical section taken through a presently preferred thermal panel construction adapted for use in high temperature environments;
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the panel shown in FIG. 5;
FIGS. 7a and 7b are schematic plan and sectional views respectively of an individual polygonal recess structure of the panel shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, having selective portions of the exposed surface coated with highly thermally conductive material.
FIGS. 8a and 8b are schemitic plan and sectional views respectively of an individual Polygonal recess structure of the panel shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 having one portion of the surface thereof selectively coated with highly thermally conductive material and another portion thereof selectively coated with a high melting point material of high reflectivity.
FIGS. 9a and 9b are schematic plan and sectional views respectively of an individual polygonal recess structure of the panel shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 having selective portions of the surface thereof coated with highly thermally conductive material and another potion thereof selectively coated with a high melting point material of high reflectivity.
FIG. 10a is a schematic plan view of an alternative configuration for thermal panel;
FIG. 10b is a section as taken on the line 10b-10b on FIG. 10a;
FIG. 10c is an enlarged sectional view of a portion of FIG. 10b.
Referring to the drawings and initially to FIGS. 1-3, the improved thermal panel construction, as depicted by way of example in the form of a thin rectangular module 10 of generally planar character, includes a relatively thin core lamina 12 having a multiplicity of shallow contiguous polygonal recesses 14 on at least one, and preferably on both, of the exposed surfaces 16 and 18 thereof. The core lamina 12 is formed of material of low thermal conductivity and is preferably of rigid character so as to render the module 10 essentially self supporting. The polygonal recesses 14 should be of appropriate character to nest with each other and recesses of hexagonal configuration are highly preferred. As best shown in FIG. 3, the depth of such recesses 14 may vary in a predetermined regular pattern so as to lend the core lamina 12 certain truss characteristics for increased mechanical strength.
Each of the recesses 14 includes a concave base surface 20 of high thermally reflective character. The concave base surfaces 20 are suitably in the form of a segment of the surface of a sphere of a radius 22 that locates the focal point 24 a predetermined distance above the surface of the panel. As will now be apparent, the utilization of hexagonal shaped recesses 14 affords a maximum surface area for such concave base surfaces 20. As also best shown in FIG. 3, the desired high thermally reflective character for each of the concave base surfaces 20 may, for example, be obtained by the dispssition of an overlying thin film of reflective metal 26 on the surface of the core lamina 12.
As pointed out earlier, the insulative performance of the above described thermal panel results largely from its geometry rather than from its constituent materials, although certain properties of the latter, such as its melting or softening points, will usually be determinative of the ambient condition limits of its use. The utilization of a core lamina 12 of low thermal heat transfer characteristics and the minimization of effective contact area through the contiguous surface recesses cooperatively function to reduce, if not desirably minimize, heat transfer by conduction through the panel. Similarly, the concave base surfaces 20 of high thermally reflective character serve to reflect incident thermal radiation, which normally includes the infra-red spectrum and those portions of the light spectrum having wave lengths of about 10-2 to 10-5 centimeters. In such thermal reflection, the focal points of the concave base surfaces 20 will function as localized thermal sources at elevated temperatures in excess of ambient temperature. Such localized elevated termperature thermal sources will permit heat to flow therefrom to encourage radiant heat regeneration and to increase thermal radiation recovery.
As noted above, the constituent materials employed in the fabrication of the described panel, apart from the required low thermal conductivity for the core lamina material and the high thermal reflectivity properties for the concave base surfaces 20, are of concern mainly with respect to the ambient conditions at the locus of intended use thereof. For example, if the core lamina 12 is a moldable resin or polymer, the ambient temperature conditions at the point of usage must be below the softening point of such material. Where high temperature ceramic material is employed for such core lamina 12, the operating range will be permissibly higher. Likewise, in sch other instances where a high temperature core material, such as a high temperature ceramic, is employed, the limiting factor may be the melting point of the particular metal utilized to form a more highly efficient thermal radiation reflecting surface 26 on the concave base surface 20.
FIGS. 4a through 4d schematically illustrate how varying combinations of the improved thermal panel construction of both the single reflective coated face and double reflective coated face types can be assembled to form operative modules in accord with the exigencies of any particular locus of use thereof. FIG. 4a shows a single core lamina 12 having a reflective coating 26 on one of the exposed recessed surfaces 20 thereof. FIG. 4b shows a further configuration employing the Principles of this invention. As there shown, one surface 16 may be surmounted by a perforated plate 20 of highly heat conductive metal sheet. As shown, the solid portions 32 of such sheet overly the solid portions of the lamina and the apertures 34 therein are coaxially disposed with respect to the arcuate reflective surfaces located at the bottom of the recesses in the lamina. FIG. 4b further shows a single core lamina 12 having a reflective coating 26 on both exposed surfaces thereof. FIG. 4c shows a pair of single surface coated core lamina 12 that compositely present a double thickness core having both outwardly exposed surfaces bearing a thermally reflective coating 26. FIG. 4d shows three single surface coated cores in interfaced engagement with each other. As will now be apparent to those skilled in this art, many other combinative permutations are possible.
By way of further example, prototype thermal panels embodying the principles of the subject invention have been fabricated employing molded LEXAN resin as a core material. LEXAN is believed to be a thermoplastic polycarbonate condensation product of bisphenol and phosgen and is commercially available from General Electric Corp. of Pittsfield, Mass., as the core lamina 12. LEXAN has a thermal conductivity of about 1.35 (Btu-in/hr-ft-°F.) per ASTM C-177 and manufacturer's specifications. The reflective coating, which was applied to the entire exposed surfaces of the core lamina 12 as a matter of convenience, was vacuum metallized aluminum. Such unit was tested in accord with ASTM C-177 test method and produced the following results:
__________________________________________________________________________SAMPLE J - THICKNESS 0.402 1 2 3 4 5* 6* 7*__________________________________________________________________________Hot face 32.6 96.54 183.58 213.88 349.31 403.20 264.22temperature, F.Cold face 22.91 54.05 154.40 186.42 324.43 385.90 244.93temperature, F.Average sample 27.76 75.29 168.99 200.15 336.87 394.60 254.58temperature, F.Thermal conductivity "k" 0.492 0.513 0.582 0.607 0.916 1.45 1.32Btu-in/hr-ft2 - FTotal resistance, R, 0.82 0.78 0.69 0.67 0.44 0.28 0.31Hr-ft2 - F/BtuTotal Conductance, C, 1.22 1.28 1.45 1.49 2.27 3.57 3.23Btu/hr-ft2 - F__________________________________________________________________________ *Changing with time (sample above softening point)
______________________________________SAMPLE F - THICKNESS 0.802 1 2 3 4 5______________________________________Hot face 25.88 98.00 215.65 249.81 275.29temperature F.Cold face 19.42 51.00 176.12 212.12 239.30temperature, F.Average sample 22.65 74.50 195.89 230.97 257.30temperature, F.Thermal conductivity, 0.517 0.538 0.612 0.646 0.673k, Btu-in/hr-ft2 - FTotal resistance, R, 1.55 1.49 1.31 1.24 1.19Hr-ft2 - F/BtuTotal conductance, C. 0.65 0.67 0.76 0.81 0.84Btu/hr-ft2 - F______________________________________
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a presently preferred construction for thermal panels particularly adapted for use in higher temperature environments. There is here provided a relatively thin core or base lamina 112 having a multiplicity shallow contiguous polygonal recesses 114 on the upper exposed surface 116 thereof. The base lamina 112 is here formed of high melting point material and, in a preferred embodiment, is also desirably formed of material of low thermal conductivity. Suitable materials include ceramics such as aluminum oxide, fused silicon dioxide, aluminumo-silicates and like materials that can withstand ambient temperatures in the order of 1500° to 2000° F. and higher. The base lamina 112 is again preferably of rigid character to render it self-supporting, suitably about 0.010 to 0.050 inch thick or greater, and can be of a shape that is complemental to the surface contours or other characteristics of its locations of ultimate use. For example, the base lamina 112 can be of planar character for use as a wall or panel member, or can be of semicylindrical configuration if its locus of ultimate use is to enclose or encase a conduit, such as a steam pipe or the like.
The undersurface 118 may be appropriately contoured to provide a base lamina 112 of generally uniform thickness. Such base lamina 112 may be formed of castable ceramic materials such as various "Advanced Ceramic Castables" as manufactured by the Cotronics Corporation of Brooklyn, N.Y. Such base lamina may also be formed by the flame spray plasma deposition of ceramic powder having a high coherent and low adhesive strengths. Alternatively such lamina 112 may be formed of castable ceramic with its surface radiant heat reflectively enhanced by the flame spray plasma deposition of a thin ceramic layer of high reflectivity upon the exposed recess surface 114 thereof. Bonded or otherwise adherently disposed in interfacial relationship with the undersurface of the base 1amina 112 is a relatively thick layer of appropriate insulating material 116 to minimize, if not eliminate, conductive heat transfer therethrough. Suitably, such material may comprise one or more inches of ceramic ooam material or one or more inches of fibrous or other type insulating materials of conventional character. As will be apparent to those skilled in this art, the character and thickness of such insulative backing material 116 will be basically dependent upon the ambient conditions that are extant at the locus of use.
As previously described, the polygonal recesses 114 should be of appropriate character to nest with each other and recesses of hexagonal configuration are highly preferred. Each of the recesses includes a sloped side wall configuration 121 of planar character and a base surface 120 of a high thermally reflective character, desirably of concave contours. Such concave base surfaces 120 are suitably in the form of a sphere of a radius 122 that locates the focal point 124 a predetermined distance above the surface of the panel.
FIGS. 7a, 7b; 8a, 8b; and 9a, 9b are illustrative of various surface finishes applicable to the polygonal recesses 114 to accommodate the complemental functions of transverse or lateral heat flow and enhanced radiant heat reflection. In FIGS. 7a and 7b, a coating of high thermal conductivity 130 is selectively located on the upper surfaces 132 of the defining walls of the polygonal recesses 114. Such coating 130 may suitably comprise a thin coating of silver or other metal of high thermal conductivity and will function to effect conductive heat transfer laterally along the surface of the pnael.
FIGS. 8a and 8b illustrate, in addition to the coating 130 of high thermal conductivity, the deposition of a coating 134 possessing highly reflective properties on the concave base surface 120 to enhance the degree of radiant heat reflection therefrom. Such coating 134 may be of the same or different material as that of the coating 130.
FIGS. 9a and 9b depict a composite structure wherein the coating 130 of high thermal conductivity is extended to cover the sloped side walls 121 of the polygonal recesses 114 and the concave base surfaces 120 have the coating 134 of high thermally reflective character thereon.
FIGS. 10a to 10c illustrate a further construction for a thermal panel. As here illustrated there is provided a hexagonal recess 200 in a ceramic base lamina 202. Each of such recesses includes a plurality of concave base surfaces 204 of high thermally reflective character that function to reflect incident thermal radiation. In such thermal reflection the focal points of the concave base surfaces will again cooperatively function as localized thermal sources at elevated temperatures in excess of ambient temperatures.
As pointed out earlier, the subject panels have exhibited some degree of acoustic barrier properties as well as the above noted insulative characteristics.


Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City said Thursday he will not run for president but could support a candidate who takes a "non-partisan approach."
"I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not -- and will not be -- a candidate for president," Bloomberg said in an article on the op-ed page of the New York Times.
Bloomberg, whose second term as New York mayor will end in less than two years, expressed disappointment with the 2008 presidential campaign, saying the candidates "seem afraid to level with" the Americans about the problems the country faces and the ways to address them.
He reiterated his call for an independent and non-partisan approach.
"Over the past year, I have been working to raise issues that are important to New Yorkers and all Americans -- and to speak plainly about common sense solutions. Some of these solutions have traditionally been seen as Republican, while others have been seen as Democratic," Bloomberg said.
"As a businessman, I never believed that either party had all the answers and, as mayor, I have seen just how true that is."
While citing progress in New York's handling of such issues as the economy, education, the environment, energy, infrastructure and crime, Bloomberg urged "innovative ideas, bold action and courageous leadership."
"That's not just empty rhetoric, and the idea that we have the ability to solve our toughest problems isn't some pie-in-the-sky dream," he said.
Bloomberg said he will "continue to work to steer the national conversation away from partisanship and toward unity; away from ideology and toward common sense; away from sound bites and toward substance."
"The race is too important to sit on the sidelines, and so I have changed my mind in one area," he said. "If a candidate takes an independent, nonpartisan approach -- and embraces practical solutions that challenge party orthodoxy -- I will join others in helping that candidate win the White House."
Although Bloomberg has repeatedly denied any interest in a presidential bid, speculation has persisted about a possible run.
He underwent "extensive preparation for a presidential bid," the AP reported. "The work included mass polling and nationwide data collection to determine his viability as a candidate, as well as detailed study and preparation for a state-by-state ballot access drive."
The 66-year-old billionaire founded Bloomberg L.P., a financial news service, in 1981. He first took office as mayor of New York on Jan. 1, 2002, and was re-elected in 2005.


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Kelly, 25, is a former sixth-round pick by the Rams out of Tennessee in the 2018 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $2.6 million contract and was able to make Los Angeles’ active roster his rookie season.
Kelly was among the Rams’ final roster cuts in 2019 and was on and off Los Angeles’ practice squad before getting promoted. He was among their final roster cuts in 2020 before signing on to the Browns’ practice squad.
He re-signed with Cleveland on a futures deal for 2021 and rejoined the practice squad after being cut coming out of the preseason. The Browns waived Kelly and re-signed him to the practice squad in November.
In 2021, Kelly appeared in four games for the Browns and rushed twice for 13 yards.


text: What better way to celebrate a successful adventure is there than to immediately have another one? With Dilton Marsh and Warminster crossed off the list, and pubs visited – it was time to go and do it again. This time I was joined by Xavier, who isn’t a pup but a handy (and pup friendly) photographer. After the stop at Redbridge on the way, we hit Romsey station with the sole intention on finding a nice pub to have a small lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The weather was nice and warm, and afforded us the chance to eat outside in the garden. First, however, was the task of tagging Romsey station. This was easily done as Romsey is not a busy station on a lazy weekend. Picture taken, it was time to get food before returning home to spend the last few hours of the day relaxing and pondering what to do for dinner. Lazy Sundays are the best Sundays.

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The always-dramatic Lady Gaga has been stunning fans with her antics and outlandish comments during the Monster Ball Tour (which will hit US soil on July 1st), but fear not: her constant go-getter attitude isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, let alone considering any kind of break. Gaga states that there’s no rest for the weary and as long as there’s a demand for Gaga, she’ll be there. Kind of like the Three Amigos.
“You know when people say, ‘Lady Gaga’s really tired, she needs to take a break,’ I just think about all those times I sang in bars when nobody was singing my lyrics. I’ll sleep when I’m dead, okay?”
Gaga also claims that alcohol will probably kill her someday (nice sentiment!) and she wants to make sure it happens on stage in front of her fans, rather than horribly alone in some used, celebrity-ridden hotel with cockroaches in the corner of the room and styrofoam takeout containers strewn about.
You know. Kind of like how Lindsay’s going to go.


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Long time AP.net user, ghsNICK!, has launched a Kickstarter for a "minimalist wallet" -- we're big on community, so we felt like helping out and dropping a link to his page for him. Plus, he sent us one to check out, which I am pretty sure was just a bribe so I'd remove some old infraction points. Anyway, I spent the day playing with it and all in all I think it's a pretty interesting concept. I like the idea of a small and minimal wallet for the few things I do carry with me on a daily basis (can we move these all to my phone yet?). Given that I only really need my ID, a few credit cards, and maybe an insurance card ... it really does lighten the load of what I carry around in my...
You can watch a video of Kevin Devine playing an acoustic version of "I Don't Care About Your Band." The song is off his upcoming album Bubblegum, which hits stores on October 15th along with Bulldozer.
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Soundsupply has released its latest 'drop.'. Soundsupply is a new website that bundles together a bunch of digital albums - all for one price. This month's collection is really great.
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7. Mister Loveless - Grow Up (Burning House Records)
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Today, we're kicking off probably my favorite AbsolutePunk feature - the Absolute 100. Per usual, we'll be revealing 25 of our choices per week over the course of the next four weeks. On this year's list, you'll notice a handful of bands that have been building up momentum over the last year as well as some fresh faces you may not have heard yet. Check out the first 25 acts and join in on the discussion about which band is your new favorite.
When I heard this song in demo form a few months ago, I knew immediately that I wanted to premiere it on AbsolutePunk. Fast forward a few months later and a recording session with producer Pierre De Reeder (Vampire Weekend, Death Cab For Cutie, Rilo Kiley) and we are now premiering "G O L D E N C H I L D," the newest single from Barely Blind and one of the best indie-pop songs I've heard all year. The musicianship on "G O L D E N C H I L D" is mesmerizing and brings to mind a band like Phoenix while the infectious melodies and harmonies will be trapped in your brain for the rest of the day. Check out the song in the replies and it'll be available for purchase on iTunes tomorrow,...
This is the last split I did with Tony Sly. Tony has 2 songs on this album. It was fun to make and I am proud I was able to share this experience with Tony. People are always asking me for this record but I can not sell this on my store site (joeycape.com). So I decided to sell a few I have on Ebay. In my mind this record needs to be available to Tony's fans. It will eventually. But for now... here ya go!
On September 17th, Pennsylvania's Placeholder will release its sophomore album, I Don't Need Forgiveness via Black Numbers. Influenced by the likes of Texas Is The Reason and Braid, I Don't Need Forgiveness is the type of album late 90s/early 00s emo fans should check out. Today, we have a small preview of the LP - the blistering "Caught The Crown." You can stream it in the replies. The LP is also available to pre-order.
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On Saturday 7th May we had a special volunteering session from 10am till 5pm, to get as much of the new chicken fence up as possible. We are hoping to increase the number of chickens on the farm (there are 48 at the moment) by 100 by early summer, as we are currently unable to meet demand for our delicious organic eggs. The current flock also need a new patch of land to graze and scratch around on, to give their current plot a chance to regenerate.
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Eight volunteers came along to help, which was a good turn-out, reflected in the amount of work we got done - the two remaining strainer-posts were put in the ground, half the strainers had their support struts constructed, and 100 intermediate posts were bashed into the ground, as demonstrated by Hugh, Andrew and Sonja above. Andrew came along by himself the following Saturday too and finished off all the support struts, so now we "only" need to bash another 100 posts in and we can start nailing the chicken-wire to them!
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What we will end up with is six plots each of 1000 square metres, enough to hold 100 chickens each (as stipulated by Soil Association organic standards). Each flock of 100 birds will have two plots dedicated to them, to allow rotation for grass regeneration, so that later this year we will have the capacity to have 300 free-range laying hens. That's why so much fencing needs to be built - watch this space for details of the next special chicken fencing session.....
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National Living Wage Placing Financial Strain on 60,000 Businesses
UK could see a number of business failures as companies struggle to absorb higher staff costs on back of new regulation
Almost 60,000 UK companies that had to introduce the National Living Wage (NLW) on April 1 were already in a “dire” financial state before the new regulation was introduced, research from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor has reported.
The new NLW requirement sets a higher minimum income level for employees aged over 25, now set at £7.20 an hour.
According to its Red Flag research, 59,608 businesses in industries most impacted by the new NLW – predominantly those in retail and leisure – ended the first quarter of 2016 in “significant financial distress”; a 20% increase on the same period last year.
Begbies Traynor have warned that the date could indicate a rise in business closures over the coming months as companies struggle to afford the higher staff costs associated with the new NLW.
The data follows comments from The British Retail Consortium Lobby which suggested that the NLW will cost UK retailers £3bn a year by 2020. And in October last year, the Federation of Small Businesses warned that new NLW would “harm” businesses.
Julie Palmer, partner at Begbies Traynor, said the research “didn’t bode well” for the implementation of the new NLW:
“These struggling businesses have already had to take drastic steps to mitigate the immediate cost impacts of the Living Wage on their businesses, including reducing overtime and bonuses, passing on the higher costs to customers through inflated prices, reducing staff numbers and in many cases, cutting the pay of workers under 25. However these severe measures, while effective in the short term, are unappealing for customers, staff and the businesses themselves and unfortunately do not offer a long term solution to the problem.”
“My concern is that, as more of the hidden costs begin to emerge, many companies could find themselves stretched to breaking point.”


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John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. (ASV)
One year, my daughter gave me a beautiful glass nativity scene for Christmas. At night, when lit, it gives a warm, peaceful feeling, reminding me that Jesus is the light of the world. Still, what makes this ornament special to me is the cross in the background standing tall over the manger scene. Reflecting on these two images together — the cradle and the cross — the following messianic Scriptures came to mind, which are the essence of God's purpose in sending His Son:
Psalm 22:14-16 – I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. (NIV)
Isaiah 53:5 – But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. (NIV)
Zechariah 12:10a – And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child. (NIV)
Hence, the Messiah was born to die.
I really like John MacArthur's insights regarding the nativity story because his thoughts express the point that I am trying to get across:
- Here's a side to the Christmas story that isn't often told: those soft little hands, fashioned by the Holy Spirit in Mary's womb, were made so that nails might be driven through them. Those baby feet, pink and unable to walk, would one day walk up a dusty hill to be nailed to a cross. That sweet infant's head with sparking eyes and eager mouth was formed so that someday men might force a crown of thorns onto it. That tender body, warm and soft, wrapped in swaddling clothes, would one day be ripped open by a spear. ("God With Us, The Miracle of Christmas", John F. MacArthur, Zondervan Publishing Company, 1990, p. 116)
Have you ever thought of Christ's birth that way?
From this vantage point, perhaps we will see Christmas from a slightly different perspective this year: the cross is the reason for the season. May we never forget the price our Saviour paid to give us the free gift of eternal life.
Prayer: We thank You, Father, for sending Your only begotten Son into the world to redeem us from the curse of sin. As we celebrate the Messiah's birth, help us to see the cross behind the manger, a cross despised by the world but precious to all who believe. May Christ alone be the focus of our holidays, and His salvation the hope and centre of our lives. In Jesus' holy name, we pray. Amen.


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Assignment 5 -- Retirement Planning, Part 2
Write program that allows a customer to plan for retirement.
Part 2: Generate a Retirement Planning Table:
It's hard to decide how much is needed to save for retirement. To help your customer visualize how much she needs to save for retirement, write program that allows the user to generate a retirement planning table for a specified annual savings amount showing the final account balance upon retirement for various combinations of starting age for saving and interest rate.
Here is one important goal of this assignment: must use ("call") the 'calc_final_balance' function
- Get just one input value from the user: the amount to be saved each year. Make sure that the user has entered a number greater than or equal to $100 (i.e. input validation is required).
- Produce a table that shows the final account balance in 40 different situations:
- 10 different starting ages should be used: 20, 25, 30, ... , 65.
- For each starting age, vary the interest rate from 4% to 10% in steps of 2%.
- Your program must use nested loops to produce the table.
- Here is what the table would look like if the user specifies an annual savings of $3,000 (program output in blue, user input in black -- just the number 3000):
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Captain David Griffin started his law enforcement career with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department in 1997. He was hired with the Lodi Police Department in September of 2000. Throughout his tenure at the Lodi Police Department he has worked Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, and as a Field Training Officer. He was a member of the S.W.A.T. team for four and a half years and a member of the Bomb Squad for 5 years. In 2009, he promoted to Sergeant and worked as a field supervisor in Patrol and Traffic. In 2013 he promoted to Lieutenant assigned to Administrative Services. He is currently overseeing the Operations Bureau within the Lodi Police Department.
Since 2013, Captain Griffin has been a member of the Lodi House Board of Directors. This non-profit organization’s mission is to provide food, shelter, counseling, and support to homeless women and children in San Joaquin County.
Captain Griffin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocational Arts from C.S.U. Long Beach. He is also a graduate of the Los Angeles Police Department Leadership Program and the University of the Pacific’s Eberhardt School of Business Management Certificate Program. He has received numerous commendations throughout his career with the Lodi Police Department, more specifically the Meritorious Service award in 2013, and a Letter of Commendation for outstanding performance in managing a major traffic collision that resulted in many deaths.
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Not so long ago, the question of the fastest car in the world was all about the speeds around 300 km/h. In the meantime, the 400 km/h level is the measure of things in the segment of street-legal series cars. With Toroleo magazine, you can explore which speed giants are there on public roads today.
The first and the last record holder
The fastest car in the world at 63 km/h: The electric vehicle "Jeantaud Duc" decorated itself with this honourable title on December 1898. Near Paris, the French racing driver Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat set the first documented speed record of the automobile history with it. On 29 April 1899, his racing colleague Camille Jenatzy reached a speed of over 100 km/h with his electric vehicle "La Jamais Contente" for the first time in history. As the numbers of the competing cars back then weren't many, it wasn't that hard to determine the fastest one in the world. Today, on the other hand, it is necessary to distinguish between various series cars, road traffic regulations and tuning bodies. The overall record for land vehicles has risen by a remarkable 1165 km/h in the last 100 years. Thrust Supersonic Car (Thrust SSC) has been listed as the fastest car in the world since 15 October 1997. With the speed of 1228 km/h, the jet-powered rocket car was the first vehicle to break the sound barrier in Nevada on 15 October 1997. However, there's a very low chance to meet this vehicle on the road.
Bugatti Veyron holds 2 road records
Bugatti Veyron holds the speed record for street-legal series cars since June 2010. On the test track of Volkswagen AG, the 16.4 Super Sports Edition reached a top speed of 434 km/h. This makes the 1200 hp sports car the fastest car in the world among the road going vehicles produced in series. In order to spare the tyres, however, the standard model of Veyron is throttled to 415 km/h on production. The roadster version, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sports Vitesse, is a world record holder as well. Its top speed is 408.84 km/h, and it holds the record since 11 April 2013.
Not the first anymore: SSC and Dauer
With the new speed record, Veyron Supersport succeeded SSC Ultimate Aero TT (1199 hp, 412 km/h speed record) and Dauer 962 LM (730 hp, 405 km/h speed record).
The 962 LM was the fastest sports car in the world until April 2005. © mvlamborghini via Youtube.com
The manufacturer Shelby Supercars (SSC), however, might once again push the Veyron off the throne this year. The five copies of the Aero XT special edition are to reach a top speed of 439 km/h (273 mph) thanks to their 1300 hp.
The 400 Club
Not only Bugatti, SSC and Dauer, but various other manufacturers can already offer road going vehicles that reach speeds of over 400 km/h.
9ff GT9-R: Designed as the "fastest car in the world"
With the 9ff GT9-R based on the Porsche 997 GT3, the Dortmund tuning company 9ff produced a street-legal sports car, which was to become the fastest car in the world thanks to its 414 km/h speed record. However, before the top speed of the 1140 hp sports car could be officially confirmed, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport appeared on the scene.
Koenigsegg Agera R
With the new generation of Agera R, a Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg introduced a real top speed racer to the market last year. This sports car will not reach the theoretical maximum speed of 440 km/h, though. As a result of road traffic regulations, the top speed of the 1140 hp racing car is expected to be 415 km/h.
The fastest car in sprint: Hennessey Venom GT
Hennessey Venom GT, a road-legal super sports car, can reach a speed of 427 km/h according to its producer. Officially, however, the top speed of the 1261 hp-strong racer has not yet been confirmed. Texas Muscle Car is still a record holder: In January 2013, the super sports car based on a Lotus Elise set a new world record in sprint car racing. From zero to three hundred in 13.63 seconds – what is left to Bugatti and Co. is to be totally amazed and to drive behind.
Are we close to 500 km/h?
At this year's Geneva Motor Show, in early 2014, Koenigsegg One celebrated its international premiere. The new top-of-the-line model from the Swedish sports car producer delivers breath-taking 1000 kW (1341 hp) and is expected to top more than just an in-house super sports car Agera R due to its top speed of 440 km/h. According to Koenigsegg, there will soon be several new top-speed records in the sprint and high-speed categories. They do not publish official record attempts so far, but a few figures have been already leaked. Thus, according to the group statement, Koenigsegg One:1 reaches 400 km/h from the stand in 20 seconds only.
The Tran Star Racing manufacturer has also announced something great. Dagger GT is expected to reach top speeds of over 500 km/h. 2000 hp are supposed to make this super sports car the fastest car in the world. The car will consist mostly of carbon. It will have wing doors and make the streets shiver on high-performance tyres of remarkable size – 375/20 (rear) and 325/25 (front). Despite its breath-taking performance, the power pack will have a valid road registration. Custom-made Dagger GTs are expected to be sold around 10 to 15 times a year. However, whether a suitable road can be found to go for a ride on this super sports car, remains questionable.


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Pastor James Nganga on Friday released a video where he attacked the media on the coverage of his cases.
Kick yourself- Nganga releases video hours after being set free
In the video, the infuriated Nganga condemned the media over using his name and making him the talk of town.
“I want to know what you want with my name Nganga.
“Every time people wake up, I am the talk of town. You claim that I am in jail or I have done this and that. What do you gain from using my name?” questioned the pastor.
He further claimed that the was reported to have gone to a forest for prayer.
“You said I had gone to the forest. What had I gone to pray for?
“You wanted me to pray for the foolishness you are spreading around?” remarked Nganga.
The embattled bishop requested the government to intervene in the matter.
Nganga arrested again
Earlier, the Neno evangelism bishop had been arrested over claims of conning a businessman Ksh3.6 million.
He had spent the night at Central Police Station in Nairobi and was later set free on a police bond as he awaited to be arraigned in court.
The law enforcers had however not disclosed the name of the businessman he defrauded.
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