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The reactive particles that make up the test form a chemical reaction when exposed to the acetone in your breath. The results of this reaction can be easily viewed as a color change. A purple/pink color signals breath ketones at a level indicative of ketosis (> 0.5 mmol/liter).
PRIOR TO STARTING: Wait 15 minutes after last food or drink before testing with METRON®.
Read these instructions in their entirety BEFORE starting the test.
Step 1: Set countdown timing device to two minutes, thirty seconds (2:30). DO NOT initiate timing.
Step 2: Remove both black caps ("caps") from the METRON® detector. Place the caps to the side as they will be reaffixed in Step 5.
Step 3: There are two thin-walled glass ampoules within the METRON® tube. Locate the ampoule containing the reagent crystals; position your thumb and forefinger over the center of that ampoule and squeeze the METRON® tube with moderate pressure until the ampoule inside breaks. SQUEEZE ONLY ONCE. DO NOT CRACK OR BEND THE METRON® DETECTOR.
Step 4: (Note: A 30-second breath sample is required at this point; have a timing device ready for tracking)
Hold the METRON® Detector vertically, making sure that the end containing the reagent crystals is closest to the floor. Take a deep breath (inhale). Start timer and immediately exhale FORCEFULLY through the Detector for a total of 30 seconds. NOTE: Two or three exhaled breaths may be used to achieve the required 30-second breath sample, but do not inhale through the tube (i.e. exhale forcefully twice, 15 seconds each; exhale forcefully three times, 10 seconds each). Multiple exhales should be completed in quick succession. Remember: It is important that you EXHALE FORCEFULLY and DO NOT INHALE through the tube.
When the countdown timer reaches two minutes (2:00) remaining, STOP timer and instruct subject to cease exhaling.
Step 5: Securely reaffix both black caps onto the ends of the METRON® detector. The black caps MUST stay affixed to the Detector for the remaining duration of the test procedure.
Step 6: Locate the inner liquid ampoule. Position your thumb and forefinger over the center of it and squeeze the METRON® tube with moderate pressure until the liquid-filled ampoule inside breaks and releases the liquid reagent inside the METRON® detector.
Step 7: Shake the METRON® detector from side-to-side, vigorously, for five (5) seconds to thoroughly combine the liquid and crystal reagents into a mixture.
Step 8: Shake the METRON® detector in a downward arcing motion, like a mercury thermometer (8a). Most of the reagent mixture should collect at one end of the detector. Then hold the Detector in a vertical position and tap it firmly on a flat, stable surface (8b) with the same end (the end with most of the mixture) pointing down toward the flat surface. These actions encourage the reagent mixture to settle at one end of the Detector. Keep the METRON® detector in a vertical position. Restart timer to initiate two (2) minute incubation period.
When timer sounds, IMMEDIATELY proceed to STEP 9.
Step 9: Identify the color of the reagent mixture within the Detector. Best color results are observed within 10 seconds of the conclusion of the 2-minute incubation period.
ANY PINK or PURPLE color.
⟶ Positive / In Ketosis: The breath ketone level is equal to or greater than 5 ppm, which is correlated with blood ketone level of 0.5 mmol/l and being "in ketosis/reactive".
⟶ Negative / Not In Ketosis: The breath ketone level is less than 5 ppm (<0.5 mml="" l="" blood="" ketone="" level="" strong="">not in ketosis/nonreactive".
The body is considered to be in a state of ketosis (utilizing fat for energy, e.g. "fat burning") when blood level ketone concentrations reach 0.5 mmol/L (Mosby, 2009).
METRON® is calibrated to change color when acetone levels in breath reach 5 ppm, which has been shown to correlate with the blood ketone concentration threshold of 0.5 mmol/L, indicating a ketogenic state.
When first trying to achieve ketosis, even with close adherence to your dietary and exercise plan, you may go in and out of what is considered a "state of ketosis," it may take one to two weeks of utilizing your chosen strategy to enter into a regular or stabile state of ketosis.
Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. 2009


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Starting A Dialogue - Further Discussions of FIMS' Political Biases
Writing articles for Her Campus is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but it is not often that a sequel article is considered necessary. My first somewhat controversial article, "Why Virginity is a Social Construct," received some negative feedback when shared on the Her Campus national Facebook page, but was never the source of major critique or lasting change. However, since posting my last article, "FIMS Is Left-Leaning and It's Problematic," I've had more feedback than I ever expected. This reaction warrants a follow-up article to cover several Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) professors' perspectives and to comment on how we may promote growth within our FIMS education.
In my original article, I included an instance in which fellow students reported feeling uncomfortable by what I referred to as "Liberal subjects" being presented as indisputable "fact" by FIMS professors. I argued that this bias could ostracize students who identify as more politically conservative. Before going further, I'd like to clarify my terminology. Although I only used the term once in the article, "fact" is not the correct term to use in my argument for bias in FIMS; what I meant was "unquestionable perspective." I was describing situations in which a faculty member seemed to present an "indisputable" political opinion, leaving some students feeling as though their opinions would be disregarded if they did not reproduce that same political bias. Furthermore, in the original article I used labels like "Liberal/Left-wing" and "Conservative/Right-wing," when what I really meant was "liberal" and "conservative"—very different concepts, as they do not refer to a specific political party or candidate, but rather to a set of principles. I didn't intend to dichotomize the range of different political viewpoints, but it may have sounded that way. It's difficult enough to cover even a small portion of this issue in one article, even without lingual ambiguity.
Promptly after I posted the original article, I received an email from the professor whom I'd cited as an example of causing some student unease in class. The professor contacted me to inquire about the incident I had described, involving what some students perceived as ad hominem criticism of Conservative candidate, Andrew Scheer. They were confused and slightly upset that I claimed some students had been bothered by this lecture and they felt I had cherry-picked an example without explaining the context—that they had, in fact, given a similar treatment to several other candidates of various political backgrounds. While it is true that they did address other candidates in class, the reason I used the Andrew Scheer example was because several of my peers had openly expressed discomfort at the seemingly disproportionate amount of time spent on Scheer versus the other candidates. While I didn't mean to omit details of the larger context presented in class, I may have done so without thought and thus worry about having exposed this professor to potential criticism. I also didn't intend to make generalizations about their teaching or imply that this style of lecture was the norm in their class. That said, this is not the only instance where some students have felt that a liberal education is being taught unquestionably in FIMS, I just chose it as one example. My intent was to discuss students' unease in a way that doesn't minimize their feelings, as can happen in relationships of unequal power such as that of educators and students. I cannot claim that all students present were similarly affected by this lecture, my intention was just to amplify the voices of some who may have felt cowed by the professor's remarks.
Before meeting with this professor to speak about these issues, as well as potential improvements to the program that might be considered, I conducted an anonymous survey among second- and third-year FIMS students to collect opinions and suggestions. I asked whether they felt FIMS was imbalanced in incorporating all political views, if they had ever felt that opinion-based information was being presented as "unquestionable," and what could be done to potentially increase FIMS' inclusivity of a variety of content and perspectives. I received 41 responses, which is more than I expected, but recognize that it is not representative for a pool of around four hundred students.
As evident by the graphs, the majority of the 41 survey respondents appear to believe that FIMS is a fairly liberal program in which non-liberal views are not equally represented, and in which a politically-biased opinion has been expressed as unquestionable by a member of the FIMS staff. Of the respondents that did not respond in the majority, most stated that they "Haven't thought about it," while a smaller portion felt FIMS represents political viewpoints equally and FIMS staff have never presented a political opinion as unquestionable.
When asked to describe specific incidents, I received a large number of responses, but some trends became apparent. Several respondents cited the same example I used in the original article, involving Andrew Scheer, as well as the character-attacking nature of Trump presidency-related lectures in favour of an actual discussion about Trump's policies, marketing strategies, or political economy. Many respondents commented on the promotion of liberal theorists and theories, such as Karl Marx, anti-capitalism, and disparagement of the creative industries, with an omission of alternative perspectives. Some students described pressure to regurgitate the same liberal stance they felt permeated the classroom, whether it reflected their personal views or not, in order to attain a good grade. Others felt that alternative viewpoints are considered "unacceptable...incorrect, and insensitive," which resulted in self-censoring. A few respondents disagreed with the argument that FIMS is liberally biased, but the majority of those people cited unawareness of the issue as the reason for their opinion.
The crux of the survey was the respondents' suggestions for how to increase diversity of opinion and inclusion in FIMS. Of the responses I received, there were a few common threads: many respondents recommended opening up the floor to students more often for class discussion, whereas others emphasized the need for overt encouragement to express alternative opinions. Multiple people suggested bringing in non-FIMS professors to provide their opinions on some chosen topics once in a while, as well as presenting more varied political perspectives on course content as part of the syllabus in order to allow students to formulate their own opinions. Presenting a different perspective included introducing the positive aspects of the creative industries, as students expressed anxiety at the consistent "demonizing" of the very industries that most FIMS students hope to enter in the future. The easiest to implement and most requested suggestion was to have professors present a disclaimer at the beginning of term and during more politicized lectures that would ideally acknowledge three things: the presence of professor (human) bias; the existence and importance of alternative, equally credible opinions' and the understanding that FIMS is a liberal program with content that purposefully critiques societal structures commonly linked with conservative viewpoints. In this way, students would understand not to take the content they learn as the sole valid perspective on an issue, and there would be recognition that it is impossible to expect anyone, including a professor or TA, to always maintain objectivity.
I discussed these and many other topics with several professors and members of the FIMS administration. Almost everyone was supportive of my efforts to start a discourse on this topic although, understandably, there were also questions regarding my message and end goal. Ultimately, there were a few significant takeaways from these meetings, the first being the need to acknowledge the professor's side of the story. The perspectives of FIMS staff, like the perspectives of all humans, are inculcated in personal bias so being wholly objective is impossible. While it is fair to expect professors to maintain a certain level of quality and breadth of perspective in class, proper facilitation of class discussion and coherent overview of complex (often political) theories and theorists, the perceived binary between students and professors can create the unfair expectation by students that these figures of authority are always objective and hence the course content they present is indisputable.
Several of the meetings with FIMS staff also included discussion regarding the difference between students believing they are only being taught one viewpoint versus students simply disagreeing with what is being taught. Elucidating the difference here requires recognition of our own biases, and an understanding that sometimes alternative perspectives presented in class might be written off because students don't agree with or enjoy the content. This is one of the concepts that requires further discussion within the faculty as a whole.
It's also worth mentioning that the members of the FIMS staff I spoke with did acknowledge the program's liberal nature, but noted that in a generally capitalist Western society, much of the political climate outside of the program leans toward more conservative ideologies. Whether or not you agree, it is an interesting point when considering what alterations of the program might be made and how to best implement any future changes to FIMS policy or classroom environment. While I appreciate FIMS' function as a more liberal refuge from wider conservative culture, diversity of opinion does not have to negate the program's inherently liberal nature. Another point made was the lack of time and resources in class to explore all viewpoints, to which I would agree that covering everything is unrealistic. Instead, we could aim to encourage open-minded conversation in classrooms, in which multiple perspectives are considered, but not to the point where professors are pressured to address every possible viewpoint on every given issue.
Ultimately, what came of these meetings was a sense of understanding and the beginning of a dialogue between FIMS students and staff that made me hopeful for potential change, if that is what the student body chooses. It appears that my original article could be interpreted by some as hostile toward the faculty, or to individual professors, which I never intended. I believe that a certain level of student discomfort in class is a good thing—we come to university to have our opinions challenged, and this can be discombobulating for some, but it may be necessary. However, this discomfort has limits; it isn't okay for students to self-censor because they feel their opinions are invalid or unimportant just because they don't reflect the political biases of professors, course content, or the program as a whole. Listening to and presenting our varied perspectives is how we grow as students, people, and citizens, and it won't continue without further conversation.
My voice, and those of 41 other FIMS students, should not be the only ones heard on this topic: we need to continue this discourse within the faculty, among students and staff alike. This is why the next step is already in progress: I'm in discussion with the FIMS administration and incoming FIMS student council executives to develop a forum-type event to discuss political biases and/or presentations in the program. I feel hopeful that addressing this issue of recognizing political bias in the classroom and encouraging discourse that includes varied points of view can spur change if more students begin to speak out. Any future updates on this event will be advertised by the FIMSSC on Facebook and other channels.
My goal in these articles was never to censor knowledge, L/liberal, or otherwise, or to further a C/conservative agenda, and I am not attempting to place blame on FIMS staff or administrators. Criticizing individuals is not productive and doesn't generate positivity. My goal is to foster critical thinking, not to censor liberal ideas. Concepts presented in class should be open to question without fear of ostracization or dismissal, as long as they are presented in an open, honest and respectful manner. Political biases should be acknowledged and recognized as facets of the professor's personal viewpoint—not as unquestionable tenets, but rather as one of many valid perspectives.
FIMS students and faculty strive towards the same goal—to make the program the best it can be for all. Political bias in education, student voice, and professor objectivity are too broad of topics to be covered in one article, or even a series of articles, but there is a lot of hope here for positive change. As an academic program that encourages students to question the dominant social structures dictating how we are told to live, FIMS provides a unique environment that is capable of fostering rational and logical critique, even of its own biases. My experience with FIMS staff has shown me that we are lucky to have faculty members who aren't censoring students' efforts to question their teaching practices; especially those who recognize that unintentional student ostracization might occur from promoting liberal ideas while omitting other perspectives in the classroom. Ultimately, our personal growth as well as that of the FIMS program can only happen when we challenge each other's opinions, escape complacency, and refuse to tolerate the liberal echo chamber any longer.
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SEMICON China 2018 was amazing in its size and attendance. More than 1,000 exhibitors filled an event record of more than 74,000 square meters of exhibition space—the size of nearly 10 professional soccer fields. This year's theme was "collect, collaborate, innovate."
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Arlon Achieves IPC Validation Services Accreditation
John Wright, quality manager at Arlon Electronic Materials, discusses how the company recently achieved IPC validation services accreditation.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: IPC Solutions Program—Transportation and Workforce Development Initiatives
Sanjay Huprikar, IPC's VP of solutions, discusses the IPC solutions program, including transportation and workforce development initiatives.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Matrix Discusses Advanced Automation Equipment
Matrix's Fred Long discusses advanced automation equipment for the PCB industry, including new cleaning technology for panels and dry film laminating equipment.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Bowman—XRF Equipment, New IPC 4552A Spec, and How They Go to Market
Tom Leone, president, and Zach Dismukes, sales and support engineer from Bowman, discuss their XRF equipment, the new IPC 4552A spec, and how they go to market.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Rogers' High-Frequency/High-Temp Substrates
Tony Mattingly, senior product manager at Rogers Corporation, discusses the company's new substrates for high-frequency/high-temperature applications.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Perfect Point's Recently Developed Coating Technology for Small Drills
VP Shane Stewart describes some recently developed coating technology for small drills that helps improve debris removal and aspect ratio drilling capability.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Insulectro Discusses Importance of Helping PCB Shops
Chris Hunrath, VP of technology at Insulectro, discusses their recent expansion of inventory, especially substrate materials, the need for quick access, and the importance of working closely with their customers and OEMs.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Catching Up with Cirexx International
Philipp Menges, president of Cirexx International, discusses yearly company updates and growing markets, including automotive, medical, and military.
Catching up with ACT-USA President Jack Gemmell
ACT-USA is one of the best value-added PCB distributors in the country today. Focused on providing their North American customers with boards as well as heavy copper boards they have steadily broadened their vendor base since their inception in 1994.
Institute of Circuit Technology Meriden Seminar, 2018
The Institute of Circuit Technology returned to Meriden, traditionally regarded as the centre of England, for its Annual General Meeting, which was followed by a technical seminar of five presentations, introduced as ever by Technical Director Bill Wilkie.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: IPC—Industry Trends Moving Forward
Sharon Starr, director of market research for the IPC, discusses industry trends moving forward covering both EMS and PCB. She also mentions the upcoming studies IPC will be conducting in 2018.
Defining Customer-Supplier Relationships and Customer Satisfaction
Steve Williams, president of The Right Approach Consulting LLC, and a veteran executive in the PCB and EMS industries, speaks with the I-Connect007 team about customer-supplier relationships, and how you can ensure customer satisfaction.
Three New Mars2020 Rover Technologies: What Powers the "Body Parts" on the Mars2020 Rover?
The Mars2020 Rover Mission, designed by JPL, is the next NASA Mars Exploration Program mission that is planned to launch in 2020. Some goals of the mission include to check for past signs of life, to help prepare for manned Mars missions, and to collect soil samples and cache them on the surface for potential return to Earth by a future mission.
Bridging Knowledge and Understanding of Thermal Management Materials
At IPC APEX EXPO recently, Pete Starkey and Ian Mayoh, Ventec International's technical support manager, had a chance to sit down and discuss the I-Connect007 micro E-book: The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to Thermal Management with Insulated Metal Substrates, of which Ian is a co-author.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Ventec's Jack Pattie on New Materials, Industry Upswing
Ventec International Group's Jack Pattie comments on continuing growth in sales, investment in manufacturing and distribution, and new product developments in polyimides, no-flow pre-pregs and thermally conductive materials.
A Plug-in that Connects CAD Software to 3D Printer
Nano Dimension's DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer is a highly accurate and versatile inkjet deposition and curing system for printing professional multilayer circuit boards, structural electronics and antennas. In a sweeping discussion with Nano Dimension USA President Simon Fried, all my questions were answered about this innovative technology.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Uyemura's Chemistry for ENIG, ENEPIG, and EPIG Apps
A unique deposition chemistry that combines immersion and reduction reactions to yield a gold finish with superior properties and controllability in ENIG, ENEPIG, and EPIG applications.
The Sum of All Parts: Defining Your Customer
These are the most typical ways in which someone will ask us who our customers are. Many times, the purpose is to see whether we work in the same spaces as them or as a way of gauging whether we are "worthy" enough of having them as a customer.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Benefits of Outsourcing CAM Operations to a Specialist Provider of Engineering Services
CEO Mehul Dave of Entelechy Global discusses the benefits of outsourcing CAM operations to a specialist provider of engineering services.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Annual Update for IPC Validation Services
Randy Cherry, director of validation services, provides an annual update for IPC validation services, including QML and QPL supplier listings.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Benefits of Outsourcing Quality Assurance Options
Niraj Patel describes the benefits of outsourcing quality assurance operations, with specific reference to the alternative business models offered by Gardien for electrical testing.
The Selection of Chemical Etching Equipment for PCB Fabrication
Congratulations! Your process development team has completed its DOEs and is convinced they are ready to scale up. The facilities crew has found space for your new operation or, even better, your manufacturing team will have a newly-built building in which to locate the project.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Prototron Moves Offshore
Prototron's Dave Ryder and Russ Adams discuss the company's recent decision to begin manufacturing high-volume jobs overseas. They also discuss some of the partner shops' capabilities, including flex and rigid-flex, which were driven by customer demand.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Candor Industries' History and Advanced Circuit Constructions
Founder and president Yogen Patel shares Candor Industries' history and describes some of the non-standard approaches to PCB production the company uses to make advanced circuit constructions.
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: Insulectro Showcases New Low-Loss Materials
Norm Berry, director of laminates and OEM marketing for Insulectro, discusses the company's new low-loss products and resin systems that benefit high-speed, high-frequency PCB designs.
Book Recommendation: The One Percent Edge—Small Changes That Guarantee Relevance and Build Sustainable Success
Occasionally you read a book that truly makes a difference. I can tell I am reading a book like this one by how much longer it takes me to read it, but not because it's boring or slow reading, certainly not! It's because I stop constantly to jot down ideas in my notebook that stimulate me to come up with ideas that pertain to my own business.
The Time is Right in India
In an interview with Akshinthala Vijayendra of IPC India, he discusses India's infrastructure under the direction of the new prime minister, where India currently stands versus China, and the pros and cons for any speculative companies deciding whether to expand into this country.
New Year, New Equipment—Right?
This month, we will discuss the equipment purchasing decision-making process. How many of you can recall the earliest "dippy dunk" PCB shops, so-called because that's exactly how it was done? There were no conveyorized lines, no automatic hoists, no load/unload stations, maybe not even a lab for analyzing the plating baths.
Part 2: EIPC's Winter Conference in Lyon, France: Day 2 Review
The final session, on European needs for new technology, product safety and training, was introduced and moderated by EIPC board member Dr. Michele Stampanoni, vice president of strategic sales and business development at Cicor Group.
EIPC's Winter Conference in Lyon, France: Day 2 Review
The first day of the conference had started and ended in the dark—a long and technically intense day! After a convivial conference dinner and a good night's sleep we were back on the bus, this time in daylight at the slightly later time of 8:00 a.m., for the journey from downtown Lyon back to Alstom's conference facility in Villeurbanne, and it wasn't raining. In fact, there was even some sunshine later in the day!
Blue Sky for Eagle Electronics
I recently had the opportunity to chat with the new director of sales and marketing at Eagle Electronics, Andy D'Agostino. I've visited Eagle before; they are endlessly busy, with good things going on, so I was happy when I learned that Brett McCoy was now COO and another fellow had taken over some of the sales and marketing activities. Andy comes with a wealth of experience and seems to have settled in nicely.
Orbotech's Strategic Decision for End-to-End Partnership Benefits Everyone
Barry Matties met with Sharon Cohen, president of Orbotech West, at productronica 2017 to discuss what's new at Orbotech, specifically their shift to be more customer-centric and to provide regional coverage across the globe. He also discusses the current trends in the marketplace and Industry 4.0.
EIPC's 2018 Winter Conference in Lyon, Review of Day 1
Venue for the 2018 EIPC Winter Conference was the splendid new Alstom Transport Information Solutions facility in Villeurbanne, in the Lyon metropolitan area of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. An extremely popular event—117 delegates represented a total of 20 countries, unprecedented in recent years, and only just fitted into Alstom's conference suite. Indeed, some were even standing at the back!
CircuitData: Creating an Open Source Language for PCB Data Exchange
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Elmatica CTO Andreas Lydersen on a subject of great interest to him and his supply chain, namely CircuitData. This open source language promises to greatly improve communication of details that can often be misinterpreted due to the differences in terminology used throughout the supply chain.
Whelen Engineering and AWP Explain their Unique Collaboration
If there was a buzz word in the PCB hall at productronica this year, it was probably Whelen, as in Whelen Engineering and Alex Stepinski, VP of Whelen's circuit board division.
Aismalibar on Laminates, Following the Market, and More
At productronica, Barry Matties, Andy Shaughnessy, and Patty Goldman of the 007 team sat down with Eduardo Benmayor, director general with Aismalibar, a laminate supplier currently focusing on thermal management for the LED and automotive markets.
CFX: Updates and Developments
In an interview with I-Connect007, she discusses the latest developments in the Connected Factory Initiative (CFX), the machine data interface standard that would enable manufacturers, equipment, device and software suppliers to achieve Industry 4.0 benefits, and CFX demos at IPC APEX EXPO 2018.
Equipment/Process Selection: Case Study of a DMADV Approach to PCB FAB Process Design
This article outlines the approach we took to designing this new phase of our commercial existence, which has now been spun off as a separate business unit known as Greensource Fabrication. This new business unit is expected to go live in 2018.
All the Details on IPC's Emerging Engineer Program
Teresa Rowe and Nancy Jaster, in charge of IPC's Emerging Engineer Program, explain to I-Connect007's Patty Goldman and Jonathan Zinski how this novel approach to attracting and supporting young people works.
Solder Limits: Updates for the Age of Surface Mount
Solder limits are one of the fundamental parameters used when evaluating the PCB, solder resists, and metal-clad base materials for safety under the UL Recognition programme.
IPC APEX EXPO: App is Where It's At
In an interview with I-Connect007, IPC Exhibits Manager Kim DiCianni discusses the IPC APEX EXPO 2018 app and how this powerful tool will keep attendees on track. She also highlights its usefulness for exhibitors.
The Best It's Ever Been, Every Year: The Goal for IPC, Part 2
In the continuation of this interview, John Mitchell and Phil Carmichael discuss the areas of focus for IPC in the upcoming year, first and foremost being education and welcoming a new generation into the industry.
The Best It's Ever Been, Every Year: The Goal for IPC, Part 1
The end of 2017 caps an exciting time for IPC and IPC China as membership has grown substantially, in part because of new offerings from the organization to its Asian members. Meeting with Barry Matties at HKPCA, John Mitchell and Phil Carmichael discuss the areas of focus for IPC in the upcoming year, first and foremost being education and welcoming a new generation into the industry.
Staying Ahead of Market Trends Through Education
ESI equipment has been in high demand with the recent rise of flex and HDI. But when Barry Matties met with Patrick Riechel and John Williams at HKPCA, they explained that it is really ESI's future protection and flexibility in the process that keeps them ahead of the market and allows for ongoing success.
A Sneak-Peek at IPC APEX EXPO 2018
IPC President and CEO John Mitchell gave I-Connect007 a sneak-peek at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO, happening in February in San Diego. Mitchell provides a description of this year's keynote, as well as a few new additions and areas of emphasis. It looks like it will be another packed house, with plenty to see, do, and learn about.
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This is the first in a series of displays aimed at staff rather than pupils. Let's not forget that the school is a workplace for adults and, hopefully, a learning organisation for all. Displays that use humour can be a useful reminder and motivator for staff. Just change them often before the joke palls.
Adrian Bruce is an Australian teacher who is a great source of posters and classroom ideas. He also has a super blog (A Teacher's Toolbox) full of good ideas. This one should be printed up A3, I think 🙂
* In years to come will you be stopped in the street by an ex-student and they will bow down before you and thank you for all the exciting worksheets they gave? I don't think so!
* Please challenge your students and teach them to think.
* Please give your students a 21st Century Literacy skillset.
* Please hang this poster next to your school's photocopier.


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In terms of cloud productivity applications, small and medium-sized businesses typically rely on one of a few major options. Two of these take the form of Microsoft's Office 365 and Google's G Suite. According to a recent study, however, Office 365 has recently expanded its lead over G Suite in a significant way that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
The Study
The study itself was conducted by Bitglass Inc., a cloud access security broker. It used its own proprietary technology to scan more than 120,000 different companies in an effort to find out exactly which cloud productivity option they were using.
The results of the study were stunning: Office 365 is currently in use at 35 percent of all examined organization, while G Suite by Google Cloud is only at 24 percent. What makes these numbers really fascinating is that during a similar study conducted during 2014, Office 365 only had a 25 percent adoption rate to Google's 23 percent. This means that not only did Office 365 handedly outpace its leading competitor, but that G Suite adoption is actually slowing significantly.
The study also revealed that Office 365 users may be more security conscious than their counterparts using Google. The study found that 26 percent of Office users had single sign-on enabled, versus the 5.5 percent for companies using G Suite. To experts, this suggests that people who choose to deploy Microsoft's solution are much more aware of the serious security risks that they face in today's modern digital landscape, particularly when deploying a cloud-based application. They are very interested in taking steps to mitigate those risks as much as possible.
In the end, however, these findings mean big and positive things for cloud adoption in particular. The 2014 study revealed that cloud adoption was only at roughly 24 percent across the board. Just two years later, that number had increased significantly to 59 percent.
Another way that organizations of all sizes are both making sure they have the right technology in place AND that they're protected from the modern cyber threat has to do with managed IT services providers. For small and medium-sized businesses running services like Windows 2016 and Citrix, for example, simply having these solutions is only half the battle. To really help guarantee that these technologies are functioning at peak efficiency and that you're leveraging all of their benefits to your advantage, you'll need a managed IT service provider you can trust to help make sure everything gets deployed properly.
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ICYMI: Hyundai A-League Round 6
It was another thrilling weekend of Hyundai A-League action and we've got you covered with everything that went down in Round 6 with our Monday morning wrap.
Central Coast brought up their first win of the season in emphatic fashion with a surprise 2-0 triumph over reigning Champions Sydney FC.
The Mariners finally reaped the rewards of some superb football with Andrew Hoole finishing off a fine counter in the first half before a thumping Jake McGing header secured all three points.
As Paul Okon busted out the dance moves in celebration post-match, Graham Arnold was left searching for answers as his side were handed their first defeat of the season.
Despite hitting the post late on, Sydney FC managed just one shot on target as they were humbled by a hungrier Central Coast side.
Gifted a chance to snatch top spot from the Sky Blues courtesy of their F3 rivals, Newcastle took the rare opportunity with both hands as they came from behind to beat Adelaide United 2-1.
Though slow out of the gate falling behind to a Nikola Mileusnic effort, Ernie Merrick's men picked up a gear as the game progressed with goals to Andrew Nabbout and Ben Kantarovski.
The three points ensuring last season's wooden spoon winners have completed a remarkable reversal of fortunes by climbing to the A-League summit after six games.
The competition's leading scorer, Roy O'Donovan, did spurn a golden chance to extend the Jets lead and add to his tally with a moment he'll hope to forget.
It was similarly a game to forget for the Reds who couldn't make the most of their chances and have now lost three straight games.
A returning Besart Berisha did what he does by best a scoring on the turn after 79 minutes for Victory, but substitute Brett Holman would respond just five minutes later for the Roar.
While a result neither side would have hoped for, two youngsters stood up with impressive performances.
At just 17, Christian Theoharous came off the bench to create the chance for Berisha's goal with his first real involvement while 20-year-old Brisbane defender Connor O'Toole impressed throughout at left back.
At the venue of a gritty and goalless World Cup Qualifier between New Zealand and Peru just 24 hours prior, the goals came thick and fast at Westpac Stadium as Wellington picked up their first win in style.
Despite falling behind inside ten minutes, the Phoenix attack found full flight as they struck five times to humble the Glory 5-2.
While not getting his name on the score sheet, Wellington captain Roy Krishna was the star of the show notching up three assists as he caused the Glory all sorts of problems.
Kenny Lowe's side may have edged possession but were cut apart by a lethal Nix attack.
With top spot theirs for the taking, Warren Joyce's side failed to capitalise on a rusty Wanderers outfit in an end-to-end 1-1 draw.
In Josep Gombau's first game in charge, the Red and Black struck first through the promoted Jaushua Sotirio but looked vulnerable at the back with Ross McCormack tucking away a VAR-awarded penalty in the 55th minute.
While McCormack got his name on the score sheet for a fourth time this season, it was a tough night in front of goals for the Scottish star with Western Sydney keeper Vedran Janjetovic coming out on top.
The result was the Wanderers fifth draw in a row, while second-placed City are winless in two having won their first four games this season.


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- The Anti-Defamation League
Founded in 1913 "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all."
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- Simon Wiesenthal Center
An international Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism.
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BHS 3: OVH.com speeds up its North American development
The first thing one notices when visiting the construction site is that the new hosting spaces will now be containers and not towers anymore. The location, previously owned by the company Rio Tinto Alcan, an aluminum smelter, covers a large area, thus providing enough space to build horizontally shaped spaces. "We optimize our performances by deploying our infrastructure faster, while giving our teams the opportunity to have a better reactivity when it comes to servers maintenance and problem solving", enthusiastically says Fabrice Fossaert, operating manager of BHS.
The main goal of every OVH.com expert is to lower production and construction costs, while optimizing performance. This way, it does not only positively impact the servers' efficiency, but also the prices of the hosting offers.
Fabrice hereby explains how this new phase of the project will answer the growing needs of the users and which industrialization strategies were put in place:
"OVH.com takes on quite a task by developing its own assembly line within the datacenter. From the manufacturing of the container by the OVH.com experts in Europe, to the construction of the bays, or the assembling of the motherboards at BHS, the whole process is industrialized and optimized internally. Industrialization is the driving force of OVH.com."
The growth spurt of the Cloud, which now generates over 150 billion dollars**, combined with that of OVH.com's clientele, which will soon be over 1 million users worldwide, explain why the construction of this phase started so quickly, not long after after the completion of tower no. 2.
This expansion will also help OVH.com in the constant improvement of its hosting offers available directly from its North-American datacenter, including the following: the original brand "OVH.com", which was entirely rethought at the beginning of 2014 to provide top-of-the-line services; RunAbove, the public Cloud service made in OVH.com; So You Start, a new brand launched at the beginning of the year with mid-range solutions; and Kimsufi, a line of dedicated servers at unbeatable prices.
The appeal of BHS can also be explained by its "vertical offer, implemented worldwide, based on a process of industrialization and optimization. OVH.com has 30 points of presence (PoP) and its own optic fiber network of a capacity of 3 Tbps, which is a first across the world, says Fabrice. The latency is very low, so the final users can save precious milliseconds."


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Designed by a 28-year veteran firefighter and paramedic, SMART Trailer is unlike any other rehab trailer on the market. The dynamic trailer is ready for pre-hab and rehab in hot or cold environments and exceeds any NFPA 1584 requirements. Contact M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks using the form below for more information about the SMART Trailer.
Call 929-266-8468 or visit www.rehab4ff.com to learn more.
What Makes M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks Different
Customer Service – Local or not we're determined to make you happy. If you are not local and able to come to our shop, we pay for a professional in your area to make any repairs necessary.
Our trailers are built right here in the United States from our 12,000 square foot facility in Macclenny, Florida (about 15-minutes west of Jacksonville).
Quality – We understand that the stakes are much higher when there is an equipment failure on a rehab vehicle or mobile command center. That's why we only use high-end equipment that comes with solid manufacturer's warranties and available service. When reliability matters most you can depend on the quality equipment installed inside your M&R built vehicle.
Free Custom Designs – We don't charge for scaled drawings of your design even if you don't buy from us. It is critical for a manufacturer to understand the different use cases for your mobile unit before starting work. This step ensures your equipment will fit comfortably inside the mobile unit while still allowing firefighters or emergency responders to work comfortably and efficiently inside the unit.
About Us
For over 15 years M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks has built a reputation for quality. We strive to provide top of the line fast, friendly service at competitive prices. Our quality custom pre-hab, rehab, command centers, or medical vehicles can be manufactured to meet your specific needs. With over 50 years combined custom manufacturing we build each unit to to only exceed NFPA 1584 requirements, but are designed to make your job easier as well.
One Stop Builder – If you can dream it, we can build it on-site at our 12,000 sq. foot manufacturing center. From start to finish, we've got you covered. We design trailer blue-prints, build the foundation of your vehicle, including plumbing, electrical work, and apply the finishing wrap in one convenient location. We complete every aspect of your build in one location.
We Accept Customer Supplied Equipment – Do you have a specific piece of equipment your station has already been trained in operating? We have no problem using your equipment. Many customers save money by using used equipment or equipment they already own. If you have your own equipment we will not charge you extra to install it.
Flexibility – We are not a one size fits all company. We will work with you, before you buy, to get the exact design you need to make your business run as smoothly as possible. Our line of pre-hab / rehab trailers come in three standard sizes ranging from 20″ – 28″ in length. But rest assured if you have a specialized need for size or equipment, we have the flexibility to create a resource that adapts to your needs.
What people are saying
"The SMART Trailer was built with firefighters and emergency responders in mind. The engineering and construction of these vehicles is world class and designed to serve the communities they are placed for years to come."
Battalion Chief Jason Gerona, a 28-year firefighter and paramedic.
"The most important part of each build at the beginning when we sit down with your in-person or over the phone. We invest the time to fully-understand your needs and provide you with a completed and reviewed design blue-print before you put money toward a unit."
Bob Pierson, owner of M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks
Firefighter Rehab Trailers
The trailer featured below was built for St. Johns County Fire Rescue, a young, progressive department on the cutting edge. They provide the highest level of services and protection to its community and its employees. We have three base model SMART Trailer units at 20, 24, and 28 feet respectively. We are able to develop larger or smaller rehab units depending on your needs.
- Refuge from the elements
- Dynamic Cooling/Warming of Personnel
- Oxygen Bar
- Air-fill Station (SCBAs) and Cylinder Storage
- Elevated Observation Platform
- LED-Illuminated/Dry Erase Interior Walls
- Hydration and Nutrients
- Restrooms
- Decon Shower
- Battery Chargers and Cache (Radio, TIC, Flashlights)
- WiFi – Bluetooth Compatible
- 12v/120v/USB
- Pre-Hab/Rehab
- Incident Command Post
- Special Ops/Black Ops
- MCI and Disaster
- Extended Ops
- Public Relations
- Wildland Firefighting
Standard Sizes / Options
Base Model 1584-20 (Small Trailer)
Specialized 20′ multi-mission, tandem-axle, bumper-pull trailer including Climate Chamber, one restroom, decon/utility shower, air-cylinder cascade, oxygen distribution, generator, power-awnings, kitchen, observation platform, LED lighting, dry-erase walls, stabilizers, interior and exterior storage compartments. Full blue-prints of this vehicle are available upon request.
Base Model 1584-24 (Medium Trailer)
Specialized 24′ multi-mission, tandem-axle, bumper-pull trailer including Climate Chamber, two restrooms, decon/utility shower, air-cylinder cascade, oxygen, generator, power-awnings, kitchen, observation platform, LED lighting, dry-erase walls, stabilizers, interior and exterior storage compartments. View the standard layout of this vehicle below.
Base Model 1584-28 (Large Trailer)
Specialized 28′ multi-mission, triple-axle, bumper-pull trailer including Climate Chamber, two restrooms, decon/utility shower, air-cylinder cascade, oxygen, generator, power-awnings, kitchen, observation platform, LED lighting, dry-erase walls, stabilizers, interior and exterior storage compartments. As you can imagine this trailer provides considerably more additional space and can support more firefighters or emergency response crew members.


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Irvine Valley's men's soccer team found the right time to get hot.
And it means the Lasers will be part of the California Community College Athletic Association South Region playoffs.
Irvine Valley earned the No. 14 seed and will take on Orange Empire Conference champion and rival Fullerton, which was seeded third, in the opening round.
The match is slated for this Saturday at Fullerton at 2 p.m.
Irvine Valley finished the regular season strong, winning four straight matches to move up into the playoff discussion.
The Lasers finished tied for fifth in the Orange Empire Conference standings, but leapfrogged several teams to earn the playoff berth based on its season-long strength of schedule, eight wins and three ties and final power point ranking.
Irvine Valley ended the regular season with a record of 8-9-3 overall and was 5-6-3 in conference.
In the last four matches, Irvine Valley out-scored opponents, 20-5, including beating Santiago Canyon, 3-2, last Friday. Sophomores Mahyar Shabani and Julian Anaya and freshman Gibae Kim each scored goals for IVC.
The Lasers now take on a Fullerton squad that finished the regular season with a record of 16-2-2 overall and 11-1-2 in conference for the title. Like Irvine Valley, Fullerton has also won four matches in a row heading into the postseason.
Fullerton was ranked fourth in the state in the last CCCSIA poll of the regular season on Oct. 30.