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It was a day of drama at the ICC Women's World T20 qualifier in Ireland as Japan were bowled out for just 21 to lose to Sri Lanka, and Thailand recorded the tournament's first upset by beating the Netherlands.
Seventeen year-old Nattakan Chantam was the star for Thailand. She hit an unbeaten 24 off 19 balls to help her side overhaul the modest Dutch total of 84 for five. Openers Pundarika Prathanmitr (18) and Naruemol Chaiwai (17) got their side of to a steady start with a stand of 31 in 9.2 overs, but there were then three run-outs as Thailand threatened to implode. Fortunately, Chantam was on hand to guide them home.
The Netherlands had earlier lost Helmien Rambaldo in the second over after electing to bat. However, Miranda Veringmeier (15) and captain Denise Hannema (25) got things back on track with a second-wicket partnership of 35. There was little acceleration late in the innings, however, with Rattana Sangsoma (2-11), Ratanaporn Padunglerd (1-14) and Nattaya Boochatham (1-13) all bowling tidily.
Ireland had Clare Shillington to thank for the second match running as they booked their place in the semi-finals with a 77-run demolition of Canada. After hitting a century on Tuesday to help the hosts thrash Japan, Shillington made 81 off 61 balls today. She shared 71 with her opening partner and captain Isobel Joyce (17) as Ireland piled up 146 for seven.
Canada, after making just 44 in game one, then struggled to 69 before being all out as only two batters reached double figures. They were Suthershini Sivanantham (14) and Durriya Shabbir (23) who added 30 for the second-wicket. Eimear Richardson (2-10), Melissa Scott-Hayward (2-15) and Isobel Joyce (2-10) each picked up a brace of wickets for Ireland.
Sri Lanka also booked their place in the last four with their humiliation of Japan. There were some remarkable bowling figures on show as Eshani Kaushalya (4-0-5-2), Sripali Weerakkody (3-1-2-2) and Chandima Gunaratne (4-2-2-2) were superb. Only Ayako Nakayama reached double figures for Japan as they were all out for 21 in 18.1 overs. Sri Lanka's opening pair of Chamari Atapattu (4 not out) and Yasoda Mendis (18 not out) then took just 10 balls to knock off the runs.
And Zimbabwe made it three teams who can no longer reach the semi-finals of the main competition after they came up well short of Pakistan's 142 for four in the day's final match. Things had begun well for them as they reduced Pakistan to 26 for four courtesy of a brace of wickets from Josephine Nkomo (2-20). However, Bismah Maroof and Sana Mir rescued the innings, both passing 50 and adding an unbroken 116 in 79 balls for the fifth-wicket.
Zimbabwe then found the going tough for the duration of their run chase. They quickly slipped to 16 for three as Qanita Jalil (2-18) struck twice. Chipo Mugeri did her best with a 33-ball 32 but wickets tumbled around her. Nida Dar took two for six from her four overs as Zimbabwe ended on 70 for nine.
Saturday sees the Netherlands and Thailand enter must-win games against Pakistan and Zimbabwe respectively. If both sides lose, then the Netherlands are in pole position to qualify as they have the far superior net run rate. Group B is all settled, with the only interest being Sri Lanka and Ireland doing battle to see who can avoid Pakistan in the semi-finals.
Japan, Canada, Zimbabwe and either the Netherlands or Thailand will then progress to the plate competition, while the other four teams will battle it out for the top prize. Three of them will also qualify for the ICC World T20, which will be held in Bangladesh next year.
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This is vaguely interesting:
It basically repeats what we have known for three years, that there are three recordings of detainee interrogations still in existence (of bin al-Shibh's interrogations, this was revealed in the autumn of 2007 in a filing to the Moussaoui court and evidently triggered the CIA tapes destruction scandal). However, now it says they were made in Morocco, whereas I had previously thought they must have been from Pakistan.
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Ohio Joins Ranks of States With 3rd Grade Retention Law
Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio signed a measure yesterday that calls for holding back 3rd graders who fail to demonstrate sufficient reading ability on a state standardized test. In doing so, Ohio joins a number of states that recently adopted such policies.
Apparently, Gov. Kasich in the end agreed to a compromise with a key lawmaker that makes the level of reading proficiency to be demonstrated less stringent than he had proposed, but it will increase over time, reports The Plain Dealer of Cleveland. As the story explains, the bill sponsor, Republican Sen. Peggy Lehner, "opted for a lower threshold that gradually steps up the level of reading required for a child to be promoted as other safeguards are put in place, such as improved teaching standards, more reading intervention and summer programs.
Several states, including Arizona, Indiana, and Oklahoma, recently approved new 3rd grade retention policies tied to achievement on standardized tests. All the plans appear to take a page from the playbook in Florida, where a policy to end the social promotion of 3rd graders was enacted under former Gov. Jeb Bush.
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College. When being described by those with a diploma hanging on the wall, it is a golden age of lasting friendships and high-stakes pranks. When imagined by youngsters that haven't flown the nest, it is an escape from the demanding thumb of the parents. True, college is a great place to meet new people and discover independence; it is also a challenging time of learning to balance life with money.
The average college student graduates with $24,000 in debt, according to the Project on Student Debt.
College doesn't have to be four years of ramen noodles and Friday nights at home—with the right money management, any college student can have the same outlook (even if it is forty years in retrospect) as those that have moved their tassel.
Tip #1: Look at the Long Run
For as many times as the incoming freshman has been told: "College opens up so many doors, do whatever you want to do," just remember that you cannot do everything that you want to do. Doing everything you want, satisfying every craving, or buying each impulse item will wipe out a bank account before the end of first semester.
Think about what will matter in a few years, rather than the latest craze or obsession. Will Jerusalem Cruisers last? Probably not. But having enough money to pay for next semester's rent will matter. Save money for the long run, rather than spend it on something temporary.
Tip #2: Be Budget Friendly
The best way to manage money is to have a set budget and stick with it. Download one of the hundreds of budget-making apps (Mint is recommended), and decide how much you are going to spend and save each month.
Don't just budget for bills and tuition; also budget for food, dates, books, and socializing. Being budget friendly goes beyond just having a reminder of how much you are supposed to spend though—you have to obey your own rules.
Find ways to cut back, whether it's buying used textbooks online, having a suburban mom's coupon book on hand, or trying your hand at a homemade meal. Many college campuses have fun free activities you can participate in. Having a budget will help you save money while still having enough for the essentials.
Tip #3: Shop Savvy
Taking a trip to the store is a dangerous activity; financially, that is. There are hundreds of options and sales, not to mention the pushy salespeople. To stay safe, shop savvy. Know exactly what you need to buy before you even enter the store, and how much you can spend.
Paying with cash is a great way to keep from going over-budget. Swiping a credit card is easy—sometimes too easy. It is easier to spend less when shopping with tangible money.
Be careful about the 5-buck-or-less temptations; those little buys add up quicker than you think. Finally, avoid impulse buys by making a 30-day waitlist. Put random finds and wants on the list. If in a month you still want something, chances are it will really add to your life.
Tip #4: Invest Early
Saving throughout college is the smart thing to do; automate your savings whenever possible. Leaving it in a bank or taped to the back of the toilet, however, isn't always the best choice. If you're not swimming in student debt or fishing coins from public fountains, it's a good idea to start investing.
Before you jump in and make rash decisions, read up. Use the library and find out what will work best for you.
Whatever path you choose, start small. Diversify your investments, and plan on a regular schedule. By investing early, you garner one of the greatest advantages: time. Even if your investments are small, they will grow with time.


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Midori Software Release Shows That Global Warming Is, In Fact, A Game
Independent French game and software developer Midori just released a new environmental game called (what else?) Global Warning.
The game (check out the screenshots) involves a player working to close a newly-opened landfill near their virtual home, as well as saving the planet in general. To do so, the player makes environmental decisions based on drawing "action cards" that reflect his or her behavioral choices. What the player chooses will have an impact on the environment--either immediately or later on in the game. Action cards also affect the player's money, morale, and health, and there are "accident cards"--which are, according to the press release, "random events that take place at any given time, just like they occur in every day life."
The press release also notes that "The player will begin to realize that winning is extremely difficult, if not impossible." They add that the often unlucky draw of the cards "reflects the real world. It's hard and we want people to realize the harsh realities of life, no matter how devastating and frustrating. But this has a purpose, which is to inspire the player to change things for the better in real life."
Well, okay. Fortunately, the real goal of the game is not to win, of course, but to gain as much environmental knowledge as possible, on subjects that include waste, chemicals, energy, CO2 emissions, self-sufficiency, and water.
"Global Warming" is available for Mac OS X and Windows; you can get a free trial here. (Midori has previously released a game called "Recycle.")
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Khushwant Singh is dead. Long live his works. When he passed away at 99 in 2014, the "Sardar of Sex and Scotch" as he was notoriously known had more books, novels, short story and poetry collections to his name than were easy to count. All written in his lively style, packed with humour, dripping sarcasm. And with malice towards one and all. But you cannot have too much of a good thing, as a Delhi publishing house is out to prove with its new book -- Me, The Jokerman -- of essays by the bawdy Sardarji regarded as one of India's greatest writers. I am curious to read it; the essays are bound to be as entertaining as they will be insightful, and each will tell a story. For Khushwant Singh was a master storyteller. Not in person, of course. If he didn't know you well, or didn't take to you, he could be decidedly boorish.
"This is my 'mucche-gilli-ho' peg," he announced. "I like my moustache soaking in the whiskey."
I didn't know him at all. But the newspaper I edited used his column. That was reason enough for me to call him one winter evening when I was in Delhi in 2000. I requested a meeting. "For what?" Khushwant Singh rudely asked. "Just to have a drink," I suggested. He must have been without entertaining company that evening, for he reluctantly agreed.
I had heard that visitors to his Sujan Singh Park residence were encouraged to stay between 7 and 8.15pm only. He opened his bar at 7, and four or five pegs later, he kicked them out at 8.15 to sit down for dinner. Like in everything he did, there was discipline in the style Khushwant Singh entertained. I went a little before 7. A small wooden sign on his door said, "Ring the bell only if you are expected." He was sitting before the fireplace, one leg on a footstool, dressed for the winter. I watched him toss the Telegraph into the flames, one eye on a small time-piece hidden on a bookshelf across the room.
At 7, with great suppleness he hoisted himself out of the chair, gratefully accepted a key that his wife Kawal gave him, and shuffled off into another room. There, in a wooden cupboard built into the wall, was Khushwant Singh's bar. I had heard stories about it. Curiously, I went with him. He opened the door a crack and closed it swiftly after selecting a bottle of Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey. But I got a dekho of several bottles of Scotch inside. He poured a generous slug into an antique glass, plonked in two cubes of ice and topped it with soda. "This is my 'mucche-gilli-ho' peg," he announced. "I like my moustache soaking in the whiskey." For me, after some hesitation, Khushwant Singh poured out Scotch. Johnnie Red. It was his favourite drink.
"I had returned from England in 1939 to get married, the drinking began soon after that," he said, as if marriage had done him in.
I was under the impression he only drank Black Label. He frowned. "I drink any Scotch, as long as it is not bottled in India," Khushwant Singh said. "Perforce, I have tried Indian Scotch. But then I have drunk all the poisons available here, so what's Indian Scotch? At one time I only drank Red Label. It was the cheapest and hit me the quickest. Now I prefer Black. Occasionally, I also drink Johnnie Walker Blue Label."
He did not pretend to be a connoisseur. "If you ask me, I don't think I will be able to recognize the different labels by their tastes. Or the blends from the single malts. People who say they can are talking bakwas! But, yes, I can tell between Indian, Canadian, Irish, English and Japanese whiskies. They are just not Scotch. Even this would be difficult to do after two, three drinks," admitted the committed Scotch drinker.
He talked about his love for Scotch. "I had returned from England in 1939 to get married, the drinking began soon after that," he said, as if marriage had done him in. "My wife Kawal," he nodded at the distinguished, white-haired Sardarni drinking a vodka-tonic, "used to habitually drink me under the table. Now she cannot." He made it sound like he came from a family of drunks. "But it's almost true," Khushwant Singh protested. "My father enjoyed his drink. Till half an hour before he died at 90, he was drinking Scotch. I taught my mother to enjoy Scotch when she was in her 80s. She resisted. 'Log kya kahenge!' she said. I told her to damn them all. Mother died at 94. She went into a coma, came out of it and feebly said, 'Whisky', then spoke no more. The doctor said, give it to her. We did. But mother threw it up and died. Everybody in my family is into drinking, except my youngest brother, and he was the first to go!"
"Why Scotch?" I asked in farewell. "Because," replied the Sardar of Scotch, "it gives me no hangover."
What else had he drunk, I asked? Had he visited an Aunty's bar in Bombay? "No, no Aunty's bar, but I have been to country liquor bars elsewhere in the country and had their santras and mosambis. They are too strong and raw for me. One sip, that's all I've had," confessed Khushwant Singh. He had also been to the tribal areas in the North-east and had their rice beers. "It's not a sophisticated drink, I get high on it." He was once hooked onto sake. "I spent one winter in Japan, and, apart from the hot sake and Korean food, there was little else for me." He'd had beer all around the world and "exhausted more Italian wines than that country produced." In Germany, he drank Unterberg. "It's a liqueur that's like a digestive. It settles the stomach." And he liked feni in Goa. "It is a nice, clean drink. Not the cashew. It stinks. I prefer the coconut, it's cheaper."
"Why do you start drinking only at 7 pm?" I asked. "I'm particular about this. I don't eat much, although I am quite a foodie, because I want to enjoy my drink on an empty stomach. If you have a huge lunch and tea, you ruin your drink." Three "mucche-gilli-ho" pegs was his limit. "I don't want to get drunk, because I have work to do next morning," Khushwant Singh said. "I like to drink like a gentleman. Have you heard this one...
I hope I drink like a lady
One or two at the most
The third puts me under the table
The fourth under the host."
He was on his third drink and his legendary bawdiness was showing. But Kawal Singh was on her feet. It was 8.15 p.m. Without so much as a bottoms-up, Khushwant Singh tossed the peg down his throat and led me to the door. "Why Scotch?" I asked in farewell. "Because," replied the Sardar of Scotch, "it gives me no hangover."


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I hate it when Clay Buchholz pitches. Hate it. It makes me very, very nervous. He looked good, though, which was a welcome and pleasant surprise. He looked leaps and bounds better than his first start coming out of the break, he had a lot more control. It was good.
Then we have the bullpen…as a Red Sox fan, especially this season, we are trained to say a Hail Mary and pray frantically when Tito pulls in Delcarmen, Hansen, Okajima or Timlin. Its always iffy. Masterson…I haven't seen in anything but a start. We got to see almost all of them last night, and let me tell you, I actually dare to hope. Masterson was lights-out. Absolutely fabulous. Delcarmen: solid. Okajima: solid. Paps…came on in relief, and I got worried when he had guys on the corners. But Mikey and Dustin came through to get the double play. (in a side note, why is Dustin Pedroia's nickname Petey?) Speaking of Paps, what was with that dribbler? I'm not sure Paps would have handled that even if he was using his glove. That thing was possesed.
Then the top of the 12th…Ellsubry got his firt hit of the night (what a clutch hit!). Pedroia grounded out but Wheels got to 2nd, JD took a walk, and Youk got a lucky (but also good) hit. Mikey came through in the clutch with a two-run single, and Casey added to it with an RBI single. And all of Boston started to breathe again. Hansen pulled out a strong save, despite starting a little shakey, and the Sox completed the sweep of the Mariners.
So now the Sox head home on a day of rest before they take on the Yanks. And here's the best news I'll day: (note, if the Rays loose tonight, it will be tied as the best news) Papi is back in the line-up and ready to swing. Yay!
So some interesting things come out of the West Coast swing: the bull-pen looks much better. Its still not great, but it is no longer my greatest fear. Manny is being Manny. This is what he does in July. Go back every year and Manny is just like this, every July. The trade deadline will pass, it will become August and September, and the slugger will be back in form and back to loving being in Boston. I think its some kind of seasonal disorder. Mikey seems to be out of his mini slump, Jacoby can get back deeper in the order when Papi comes back, which will probably help get him out of his slump, Dustin is still on a hitting tear, JD Drew is hitting into fewer double plays, and Tek has a three game hitting streak. That's right. The Captain may still be struggling with the stick, but he's looking better all the time. Clay B. picked a batter off…man is he fast. Next up: Skankees. But we're at the Fens, so all is well.
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Women Entrepreneurs and the Global Environment for Growth
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Women's entrepreneurship research and the understanding of factors influencing the growth of women-owned business have advanced significantly over the last decade. Yet, challenges remain. Women Entrepreneurs and the Global Environment for Growth provides wide-ranging insights on the challenges that women entrepreneurs face growing their businesses and how these may be addressed.
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King Tut Coffin with King Tut Mummy
The mummy of King Tutankhamun was found in a gold coffin placed inside two larger wooden coffins richly gilded and ornamented with semi-precious stones and glass
King Tut Coffin with King Tut Mummy by Museum Replicas
The three coffins were placed in a rectangular quartzite sarcophagus with a red granite lid. This reproduction represents the middle coffin. This original coffin is constructed of wood overlaid with thick gold foil. The original coffin is shaped as a mummiform Osiris figure, arms crossed on the chest holding the sacred insignias, the crook and the flail. The royal symbols, uraeus and vulture, are attached to the striped nemes headdress and under the chin, on the original, the divine beard is inlaid with blue glass imitating lapis lazuli. The breast is covered with a wide collar richly adorned with precious stones on the original. On the wrists, wide bracelets are inlaid with jewels on the original. The two protective goddesses of Upper and Lower Egypt, Nekhbet the vulture and Wadjet the Cobra with bird's body, embrace the King's torso. The entire surface of the body was decorated in a feathered pattern. On the original, the feathers are each inlaid with jasper-red, lapis-blue and turquoise glass.
This cold cast resin version of the famous coffin is 6 3/4 inches long with amazing hand painted detail. The top of the box lifts to reveal the removeable mummy of King Tut.Item Number: PT-Y8389 | Approximate Size (Inches): 6.75 wide x 2.50 deep x 2.75 high | Approximate Shipping Weight: 2.50 lbs.


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An ALR hearing is extremely important when fighting a DWI if you want to keep your license. By requesting an ALR hearing, you are basically forcing the DPS to prove their case against you.
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Texas Transportation Code section 550.021 states that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury or death of another must stop at, close to the scene, or immediately return if unable to stop.
(FSGI) is also known as a hit and run. A hit and run is when you are involved in an accident and fail to stop at the scene, give your name, give your insurance information, and/or possibly give assistance if needed; resulting in damages to a vehicle of $200 or more. If convicted, Class B misdemeanor penalties for this offense include 180 days in jail and/or fines up to $2,000.
(FSRA) is another very serious offense. FSRA is very similar to FSGI. In Chapter 550 of the Texas Transportation Code, Subchapter B. Duties Following Accident, S 550.021. Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death, states that the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person shall:
An operator of a vehicle required to stop the vehicle by Subsection (a) shall do so without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(c) A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or does not comply with the requirements of this section. An offense under this section is punishable by:
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Today, the most common question asked about massage therapy is, "Will it help my health and well-being?" The short answer is— Yes! However, a far more important question which should be considered is, "Will it help me with my particular condition?"
Early writings on massage originated from many ancient civilizations… China, Japan, Roman, Greek, India, Egypt and many other cultures. The Scholar Hippocrates wrote, in 460 BC, that "The physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly in rubbing". An ancient Chinese book called "Huangdi Neijing, recommended "massage of skin and flesh".
Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which may lead to decreased nerve compression, increased joint space, and range of motion and can assist in reducing pain. It also improves circulation, enhancing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells, which helps to remove built-up waste products. Massage also induces relaxation, helping to lower the heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; boosting the immune system; and generally eliminates or decreases physical and emotional stress. The combination of these improved effects have great value to the body's health and well-being and are helpful for a wide range of conditions. Some being:
Decreases pain and increases functioning in these conditions: Helps treat and manage symptoms or complications of: Other psychological, emotional, and physical benefits:
• Carpal tunnel
• Sciatica
• Tension headaches
• Scoliosis
• Torticollis
• Tendon and muscle tears
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Varicose veins
• Pregnancy-related pain and other discomfort
• Myofascial pain
• Sore or overexerted muscles
• Muscle injury (offers rehabilitation)
• Gout
• Migraine and Cluster headaches
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Muscular dystrophies
• Raynaud's Disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension and congestive heart failure
• Reduces risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases
• Improved mood
• Reduced anxiety
• Lower stress levels
• Lessening of depression
• Reduced anger and aggression
• Improved sleep patterns and decreased sleep disturbance
• Reduced fatigue
• Enhances immune system
• Improves athletic performance and enhances recovery
Note: Massage therapy should never be used as a substitute for regular medical care or diagnostic purposes. If you are under a doctor's care, you should follow the medical plan and treatment which has been prescribed for you.
Check out our guide to finding a therapist.
Expert Contributor: Wendy Chen, former Registered Nurse for 17 years and owner of Wendy's Massage
Wikipedia – Historical
Time Magazine – "Post-Op Rx: Get a Massage"
Beth Burgan, Asst. Professor and MA, MFA – Article (in part)
'American Medical Association's 'Archives of Surgery' – December 2007


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here are many benefits to using a machine such as the Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus 850-Watt Juice Extractor to detox using a juice fast. This juicer has an extra wide spout and dishwasher safe parts, making clean up a breeze. The 850 watt dual speed motor ensures you're not waiting long to receive the great health benefits and the one year limited warranty makes it more than worth your money.
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Did the Flood Wash Away the Real Statue?
On the Polish National Home facing Charter Oak Avenue
June 17, 2009
[Go here for CTMQ's dining experience at the Polish National Home]
I love this one. This has to be the smallest marker of any sort in the state. Ironically, it notes a rather massive event in Hartford – the flood of 1936. Anyone who has lived here for a little while has come across some reference to the flood. CPTV runs a show on it every couple months and every library and museum in the county makes some mention of it.
It looks like gum stuck on the wall.
It was a big flood. It was the doozy that caused Hartford to make drastic changes to the rivers that flowed near or through it. From Connecticut History Online:
"On March 12, 1936, rain began falling across Connecticut, as well as all of New England, and poured down for the next nine days. Fourteen inches of rain, coupled with melting snows from the area's mountains, unleashed on Connecticut the greatest floods in its history to that date. The Connecticut and Farmington Rivers and all of their tributaries became raging torrents. Water and ice flows tore out bridges, highways, roads, and railways. The dam at New Hartford burst, and homes and buildings were washed away or destroyed. The waters at Hartford rose to a level of 8.6 feet higher than any previous flood level on record, flooding most of the downtown commercial area. Fourteen thousand people were left homeless, several were dead or missing, and epidemic disease threatened the population. The National Guard was called to action as the ravaging floods paralyzed business, traffic, communication, and home life, as the cities and towns along the rivers became the principal centers of destruction. While loss of life was small, damages exceeded $100 million, making it the costliest New England weather event to that time."
So, you ask, how in the world does one find this silver dollar sized memorial? On Charter Oak Avenue there stands the wonderful secret place to eat great food known as the Polish National Home. There, on the southeast corner wall facing the Avenue, it is embedded into the mortar about six feet up from the ground. You'll note it's not that far from the River, but that's pretty darn high up in a rather flat city.
(A better question might be just how in the world do I find these things exist in the first place. Ah, but that's the secret power of CTMQ.)
There is much more to learn about the flood, of course, but just not now. This post is merely about the cutest little thing in town.


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If you like RPG games and "connect 3" Do not miss the opportunity to try Puzzle Saga, a game that mixes the two style of a very entertaining way.
To do this, we will find a screen divided into two zones: the upper, where the enemies appear and the bottom, with our units. The aim will be to be gathering the same kinds of units in groups of 3 or more, to attack the enemies, using each of their abilities.
The mechanics are simple, but to master it and scroll through each of the screens will have to look good at all times, that drive is better utliizar since the attack of each one affects a certain enemy positions.
As we go along we unlock and enhance different units and buy several heroes with their own powers.
Currently Puzzle Saga can be downloaded free of charge, so as not know how long, do not expect much to download it because it's worth.
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New York Yankees left-hander C.C. Sabathia's 2014 season official came to a close Friday when the Yankees announced that he will have surgery on his right knee.
An arthroscopic debridement procedure is scheduled for next week by Los Angeles Dodgers team specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The Yankees expect the veteran to be recovered in time for spring training next year.
For now, Sabathia will not undergo microfracture surgery on the knee, which if needed could end his career.
"It doesn't mean that is off the table," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said.
The 33-year-old Sabathia posted a 3-4 record with a 4.29 ERA this season. The past two years, he posted a mediocre 17-17 record with a 4.87 ERA.
"He tried the rehab side of it and obviously that didn't work," Cashman said, according to ESPNNewYork.com. "If he had three different options, that was the least. Now, we are on the middle side of this thing, the cleanup of the knee, and hopefully that is good enough."
The Yankees' starting rotation has been decimated by injuries this season, losing Sabathia and Ivan Nova for the year and Masahiro Tanaka and Michael Pineda at least until August.


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The ability to find people, artefacts or substances by use of maps, pictures or physically being in a place are currently the most popular applications of Dowsing. Most dowsers use two 'dowsing rods' and/or a pendulum. The rods, traditionally known as 'Wishing Rods', are formed into an L shape and are usually made of copper although the oldest known material was wood, usually forked Hazel branches along with Apple, Beech and Alder. (It is said that metal coat hangers work just as well!). One rod is held in each hand and you have located what it is you are looking for when the rods cross. Get your own pair of Dowsing Rods from Glastonburyshop.com
When using a pendulum most people weight the line with a crystal, or heavy weight. The important thing seems to be the length of the line which the pendulum swings on. In his book, "The Power of The Pendulum," Tom Lethbridge explains his own experiments into pendulum lengths and also his own theories as to how dowsing works. However, what does seem a mystery is how diviners can dowse over a map to find people or substances when the focus of the search can be many kilometres away. Indeed this does suggest some sort of psychic activity.
Dowsing is reported to date back approximately 7000 years but origins are still unknown. It is accepted, however, that the Egyptians used images of forked rods in some of their artwork as did the Ancient Chinese kings. In Europe, it was known for dowsing to be used in the Middle Ages to find coal deposits. Since this time people have dowsed for everything from lost objects to missing people, some of them are reported to be very accurate although the scientific community as a whole have yet to decide if they support or refute this ability. Some people earn money by advising mining companies before they carry out test drilling/core sample.
In 1930's there was a lot of activity in Europe with the formation of 'The British Society of Dowsers'. The term Rasiesthesia was also coined by French priest Alex Bouly based on the Latin words for 'radiation' and 'perception', although the term dowsing has stood the test of time.
In 1986 American dowsers argued that there was a connection between dowsing and astrological links with the element Fire.
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Dowsing, scientifically known as radioesthesia, is the interaction of the mind of the dowser and the energy of the object of interest. Most dowsing is used to find water and minerals. It has been used to find lost objects, even people. It can be used to dowse the subtle energy field surrounding objects, plants, animals, and people. If we are doing energy healing, we can dowse the body of a patient before and after treatment, and observe any energy changes. If we quantify these results we can reach conclusions about the efficiency of our techniques.
There are hundreds of ways to dowse. The most popular way is using L-rods. These are simply bent wires, which can be pointed in the direction of the area of interest. You can make a simple set of L-rods by getting two metal coat hangers and cutting off the long wires at the bottoms. Bend one end of each at about four inches into a 90 degree L shape. The small end is the handle and the long end is the pointer. Take a plastic soda straw and cut it in half. Place one piece over the smaller end of each L-rod. This will be the sleeve of the handle, which enables the L-rod to swivel freely without being affected by the muscles of the hand. Hold a L-rod in each hand, pointing toward the object to be measured. Be sure the L-rod is horizontal to the ground.
If you want to measure the energy field of a person, make sure they are not holding or wearing any crystals or jewelry. Step back about 3 paces, turn and face them. Hold the L-rods parallel to the ground and pointing toward your subject. In your mind, or out loud, tell yourself what the L-rods are measuring. This is very important. Your mind is very precise. It will measure exactly what you tell it to. "I am measuring the reserve bioenergy field of this body." Focus your attention only on this person. Do not let your mind wander and think of anyone or anything else, or you will affect the results. Walk toward the person, slowly, keeping the L-rods straight and level. When you enter the energy field, the wires will open wide, the left wire going to the left and the right hand wire swinging to the right. Measure the distance between the wires and the body.
Create the healing change. Once again, dowse the body. Step back at least 8 paces, turn and walk toward the body, L-rods parallel and pointing toward the subject. When you reach the energy field of the body the wires will swing open. Measure the distance and compare between the first effort. The difference is the change you made by the healing.
You can use this same method to see if your crystals or jewelry have any effect on a human energy field. Measure the subject with nothing on and then add your object and measure again.Explore these phenomena. Dowse plants, animals, crystals, trees, and people who touch these objects. This is a fascinating field to enter. For more information about the fascinating subject of dowsing, contact the American Society of Dowsers, Danville, Vermont 05828. Copyright,1998, DaEl Walker
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Miller's Kampark is a metropolitan RV Park ideally located just off I-35 in Liberty, Mo. Just 10 miles north of downtown Kansas City, and only 15 miles South of Smithville Lake. We are in a quiet setting yet centrally located near major shopping, and services like Wal-Mart, numerous restaurants, movie theatre, Hy-Vee Grocery, Starbucks and many others.
We offer RV site rentals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis all year round. We have 51 sites which feature 30 & 50 Amp electric, water, sewer, and Wi-Fi. On the grounds we have men and women's restrooms with showers and laundry facility, and a sparkling in ground pool available during summer months!
Miller's Kampark is family owned and operated and we are dedicated to making your stay with us pleasant. We love to RV, we know what is important to campers and we take pride in keeping our campground clean and efficient!
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Notice that Sony is yet to show off it's new chip? very un Sony like because we all know that Sony love to show off it's technology.
The answer is AMD hasn't showed off it's new HSA APU Kaveri yet & the PS4 APU share a lot of the common features of Kaveri APU & will show off the Heterogeneous System Architecture before AMD unveil the HSA APU at the Developer Summit APU13 on November 11th.


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A special parcel arrived from Paris today… inside was a fresh array of Cire Trudon candles. This fragrant batch includes some familiar favorites and two new candles.
YAZBUKEY is the latest limited edition wax creation. It's the product of a collaboration with Cire Trudon and Yaz Bukey, a French-Turkish jewelry designer who is known for her unconventional style and work. The notes include violets, leather, saffron, and according to the designer lipstick and hairspray! Sounds crazy, but take a whiff, it's good.
BETHLEHEM is a fresh spin on Cire Trudon's Melchoir holiday themed candle. This luxurious scent blends warm notes of amber and sandalwood with musk, tonka beans and white flowers in a festive silver jar meant to evoke the silvery stars in the sky. The holidays will be here before you know it. Try getting into the spirit of things with the right aroma.
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Vermont Cracks Forbes Top 10 Happiest States
How content are the residents of your state? And what about their mental and physical health, how do they rate their communities in terms of those important measures? Those are the questions posed by the annual Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which just released the results of its research for 2013.
Based on interviews with more than 178,000 American adults living in all 50 states conducted from January to December 2013, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index is actually an average of six different indexes, which track:
- Life evaluation
- Emotional health
- Work environment
- Physical health
- Healthy behaviors
- Access to basic necessities
In a nutshell, the heartland and "fly-over" states won out big time; only one coastal state (Washington) and not one state housing a top metropolitan area made the top 10. Even more specifically, the west and midwest are doing the best job wowing their residents, with 9 out of the 10 of the top 10 states falling in those categories. And even within these areas, there are some surprises, particularly the predominance of prairie and mountain states among those most pleasing to their residents.
(For more detailed data on health, here's a list of America's top 20 healthiest cities.)
The biggest surprise was the leap of North Dakota from number 19 to number 1, followed by neighboring South Dakota's leap from 12 to the number 2 spot.
Another big improver was Washington, which hadn't made the top ten since 2008 when the list was launched. Hawaii, which had been number one for the past four years, dropped to eight place. Here are the 10 happiest states, in order of first to last:
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Vermont
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Washington
- Iowa
Full state reports won't be available until April, but a few things jump out as factors in the happiness quota of some of these states. North Dakota, for example, has been in the midst of an oil-related economic boom, and was ranked highest in two of the six sub-rankings: work environment and physical health.
In a separate ranking, Gallup calculated the 11 states that had made the steadiest improvement since 2010, when the recession officially ended.
The states on that list, in order, are
- Nevada
- Montana
- Vermont
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- Maine
- Arizona
- Wisconsin
- Mississippi
- Texas
- California
Some of these are the same states in the top 10, but others, such as Nevada, Arizona, California, and Texas, are states hard-hit by the downturn that have made strides in recovering.
To delve a little deeper into what constitutes "well-being," the Healthways researchers have developed a series of 5 criteria that can be used to evaluate quality of life. They are, and I quote:How Do You Define Happiness?
- "Purpose: Liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals;
- Social: Having supportive relationships and love in your life;
- Financial: Managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security;
- Community: Liking where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community; and
- Physical: Having good health and enough energy to get things done daily."
By those criteria, how would you evaluate your life and the place you live? Comments below, please.
For more health news, follow me here on Forbes.com, on Twitter, @MelanieHaiken, and subscribe to my posts on Facebook.


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There's nothing pleasant about poop. Not it's smell, not it's appearance, not it's texture–nothing. There's little you can do about most of these without having to change your diet, save for the smell, because you can actually minimize it (well, sort of) if you get one of these Fresh Air Plus units. It's basically a fan that's specially designed to fit your toilet bowl.
When you sit on it, a sensor triggers the unit's fan to turn on, which subsequently filters out the nasty smells of poop through a hose and out of the bowl. This way, the smell won't overwhelm your senses by the time you're ready to flush.
The Fresh Air Plus is up for funding on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $160 will get you one of your very own.
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How to Repair a ProForm Treadmill
Whether you own a ProForm Treadmill or other model treadmill, with continual use repairs are bound to crop up. The treadmill owner can quickly troubleshoot some simple problems at home. Some repairs do require the services of a professional, however, and consideration of the warranty, if any, is an important step to take before making any repair attempts.
Find the model number of the treadmill for future reference during repairs. Make sure the device is not plugged in while you attempt any repairs.
Check the troubleshooting guide presented in the owner's manual to determine the issue with the treadmill. Systematically work through each problem to see if the issue can be resolved through simplified troubleshooting techniques.
Read the warranty, if one is in place, to ensure that do-it-yourself repairs will not invalidate the warranty coverage. If there are limits placed on what the treadmill owner can do in terms of repair, contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
If the treadmill will start, walk on it to see if the device turns off and how long it takes to do so. Taking this measure helps to identify if an existing issue is present in the treadmill's speed sensor. If the treadmill turns off before it can even be used, the speed sensor is not getting the signal needed to the computer in order to make the device work. The sensor will need to be replaced.
If the speed sensor needs replacement, the motor cover will have to first be removed. Once the motor cover is off, the speed sensor can be taken out and replaced with a new component. The motor cover should then be resecured.
If the treadmill fails to work after an individual steps onto the device, the dry belt may need to be examined for wear and tear. The treadmill belt may require replacement and it may also require extra lubrication if the lubrication is minimal.
If the treadmill fails to work due to an issue with the belt, pick up an inexpensive lubricant and apply it according to the owner's manual guide.
If the problem remains unresolved, contact a professional repair service or the original manufacturer. It is better to get professional advice than to run the risk of damaging the equipment further or making it so that the equipment is beyond repair.
To prevent potential injury or shock, if you do not know anything about electrical matters, rely on a professional for more assistance.
- To prevent potential injury or shock, if you do not know anything about electrical matters, rely on a professional for more assistance.
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Art Show: Artist Fredrick A. Nelson (a.k.a. Fred Suji) debuts his latest collection, Ideolix, tonight at the Paradigm Gallery. His work explores the relationship between iconography and the observer. Nelson uses several techniques including collage. See the collection now through November 13. Paradigm Gallery, 2020 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19146, 6 p.m.
Movie Night: See the Sofia Coppola classic, Lost in Translation tonight at the Troc. Starring Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, the movie centers around their unlikely friendship in Tokyo, Japan. As always, arrive early around your $3 goes to your first beer and bag of popcorn. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, +21, $3, 8 p.m.
Bedouin Soundclash: Toronto reggae group Bedouin Soundclash preview their latest album tonight at Silk City. Not only was Light The Horizon recorded in Philly, but Philly's own King Britt produced it. Rock group McRad and King Britt are also in the building. Silk City, 435 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123, $8, 9 p.m.
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On the Baseline Tennis News
March 14, 2009
INDIAN WELLS, California—Greetings from the desert. It's Friday the 13th. (Sorry, I had to bring it up.)
For better or for worse, second round action is heating up the courts today, and no one is more lucky to be on stadium court than Desirae Krawczyk. No, she's not Amelie Mauresmo's opponent, although she wishes she were.
Desirae is a player-in-training–otherwise known as a ball girl. She is one of six pint-sized players lucky enough to be on stadium court today at the BNP Paribas Open. Lucky, given that she was chosen from 200 other ball kids to work on the big stage. She must have quick feet.
Desirae, a high school freshman from Rancho Mirage, California is a veteran ball girl, who got her start at the BNP Paribas Open five years ago. Let's just say, she's learned a few things from being so close to the top 10 players in the world.
Desirae has been able to hone her tennis skills to become a top-level junior player. She is currently ranked No. 10 in California in the 16s and No. 29 nationally in the 16s.
Desirae got an early start in tennis, picking up her first racquet at the age of two. By age seven, she was playing competitively.
I caught up with Desirae at the tournament after a long day on the courts.
How often do you play tennis?
"I play tennis every day, and I play tournaments every week. To watch these pros is just really fun."
Do you see yourself out there one day on stadium court as a pro?
"I have a lot of family and friends saying that it's my turn to be here next year. I have the potential, and they believe in me, and I believe in myself."
Do you think you will go onto college or are you still thinking about turning pro before you turn 18?
"I'm debating. I want to go pro, but want to go to college too."
Do you ever get a chance to hit with the pros at all?
"Not really. On court you really can't talk to them. Although just recently, there was a Desert Smash tournament. I had to hit one ball. Bob or Mike Bryan (not sure which—I can't tell them apart!) gave me his racquet and asked if I wanted to play."
Who's your favorite female player?
"Definitely Ana Ivanovic. She started young. Watching her has inspired me to play more and get better."
What about your favorite male player?
"Novak Djokovic", she says with a giggle. "He's just really cute. His sense of humor makes him the best."
What about autographs? You must have quite a collection.
"I have pictures and autographs of everyone in the top 10."
Any advice on proper techniques for rolling a ball on court?
"Get low on your knees, and roll it like a bowling ball. You can't chuck the ball. It could end up anywhere."
What position do you play on court?
"I usually play any position as a ball girl. I'm pretty good at NET."
FYI - ball kid positions are either "NETS" or "BACKS". The NET position retrieves all balls that land in or around the net. The BACK position feeds balls to the player when he/she is ready to serve.
Has any player ever thrown a sweaty towel at you?
"Yes! David Nalbandian…last year. It was drenched in sweat. It was pretty gross. One really nice player I've seen is James Blake. He is always saying thank you. I got to meet his Mom and tell her 'Your son is so nice. He's so polite."
What have you learned from your experience as a ball girl?
"Being a ball kid is definitely good way to chase your dream of becoming a pro. You can see the techniques that they (the pros) have that you need to have to become pro. When I'm on the court, I just want to play for them, especially when they're down on themselves."
It won't be too long before you see Desirae Krawczyk on stadium court at the BNP Paribas Open, swinging a racquet instead of rolling balls. If it happens, she promised to grant me an interview.
I guess we're both pretty lucky.


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Plant Assesses Alarm Displays
Trial finds that many operators prefer an alternative visualization approach
Alarm flooding is the phenomenon of presenting more alarms in a given time period than a human operator can effectively address. A significant finding of a 2006 research project of the Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) Consortium was that even though configuration techniques can significantly reduce the size of the alarm flooding associated with process upsets, these techniques on their own don't suffice to reduce the alarm loads to a level at which human operators can mentally process and physically respond. A key need that remains is to provide effective alarm summary displays to help operators cope with these inevitable alarm floods.
In plants where modern distributed control systems (DCSs) are installed, alarms are presented via scrolling lists on console monitors instead of via dedicated annunciator tiles as was done on older direct-wired panel boards. The traditional practice is to show alarms using a chronologically sorted list-based alarm summary display. The usability challenges of this display during an alarm flood include the fact that alarms move through the list and off the page faster than a typical operator can read them [1, 2]. The viewable list for a given page also fills up quickly; operators must scroll or change pages to see all the alarms that are occurring — taking their attention away from their operating displays and wasting valuable time. A consequence of the scrolling list is that alarms will move down the list as the operator actually is trying to read it; so to read the alarm details, the operator's gaze must descend at the same rate as the changing alarm position. Higher priority alarms also will be scrolled off a given page as it fills up while the operator's attention is directed elsewhere. Similarly, alarms that came in earlier in the flood (and that the operator may be "chasing" on other operating graphics) will have moved to successive pages in the alarm summary display. Therefore, the operator won't notice if any of these "clear" on their own accord.
It is apparent that the rapidly changing, chronological list-based alarm summary display installed in most process plants doesn't support the operator's situation awareness. The alarm list display tends to be too detailed with the presentation of sequential information and lacks the functional organization necessary to understand the nature and progress of a disturbance. Therefore, the ASM Consortium members decided to explore alternative visual display techniques that might improve operator situation awareness during plant upsets that result in these inevitable alarm flood situations [3, 4].
The consortium conducted a series of studies in 2007–2008 with experienced console operators in a controlled experimental setting to examine how two alternative visualization techniques compared to the traditional list-based alarm display (Figure 1) on operators' ability to respond to alarm flood scenarios.
Alternative Visualization No. 1 was an alarm display with an equipment-based overview — each major equipment area for which the console operator is responsible is represented at the top of the display in a single or double row of alarm panels. The panels are arranged in a left-to-right organization that intuitively reflects the plant process flow or geographical arrangement. Within each panel, alarm indicators are arranged vertically with the most recent alarms appearing at the top. Each alarm indicator provides key attributes such as alarm priority, acknowledgement status, alarm type, parameter type and a short tag descriptor. A mouse-over with the cursor results in the display of a full alarm description. The selection of a specific equipment area panel focuses the content of the detailed list (i.e., just below the overview) on alarms for just that area.
Alternative Visualization No. 2 was an alarm display with a time-based overview — each major equipment area for which the console operator is responsible is represented at the top of the display in rows of alarm panels (i.e., consistent with the two other summary displays). The panels are arranged in a top-to-bottom organization that intuitively reflects the plant process flow or geographical arrangement. Within each panel, alarm indicators are arranged horizontally with the most recent alarms appearing on the right (in a fashion similar to a trend display with the most recent information on the right). The selection of a specific equipment area panel focuses the content of the detailed list on alarms for just that area.
The study participants were volunteers — 45 active console operators from four plants in the Sasol Secunda Synfuels operations. Each operator received a two-hour familiarity training session on the display concepts and the alarm response task. In the performance evaluation sessions, each operator handled alarm floods in six simulated scenarios. The operators were asked to respond to an individual alarm or a group of alarms in the alarm scenario by pointing out where in the plant the problem was (i.e., specific unit and particular piece of equipment), what the key alarms were (i.e., indicators) and what underlying abnormal conditions were signified (i.e., conditions). As the alarms were appearing on the alarm summary displays, the participants continuously were trying to detect and interpret as many alarms as possible to respond to the underlying abnormal plant conditions.
The alarm flood scenarios lasted from 8 to 10 minutes. The average alarm rate across the flood scenarios was 110 per 10 minutes, with a range of 32 to 316 total alarms. The number of unique alarms averaged 30 per 10-minute scenario, with a range of 14 to 42. The number of plant equipment areas ranged from 6 to 11.
In the familiarity training session, operators were shown an "effective" alarm response strategy to help improve situation awareness during alarm flooding situations. This effective strategy, which could be used with the traditional list-based display as well as with the new alternative displays, comprised:
• using the summary view to determine what equipment area required attention;
• selecting just that area for viewing in the alarm list;
• evaluating the pattern of alarms in that area;
• completing the alarm response task in an Access database form;
• returning to the alarm list; and
• acknowledging all alarms (as opposed to acknowledging individual alarms).
Less effective strategies were characterized by:
• not focusing the alarm list by equipment area and acknowledging all alarms in the alarm list while all units were shown; or
• not focusing the alarm list by equipment area and only acknowledging single alarms.
The trial generated three key findings:
1. The effectiveness of a particular display design can be influenced by the alarm response strategy used when interacting with that display. The study results found both effective and ineffective strategies for all three alarm-summary display designs. Most importantly, all three designs provided features that enabled operators to strategically focus the contents of the detailed alarm list view on a specific equipment area of interest to reduce the number of alarms seen. Significant positive correlations were found between the operators' alarm response score, indicating better situation awareness, and their respective effective strategy score. Moreover, the benefit of the effective alarm strategy was greater with the time-based overview visualization technique than with the traditional list-based alarm summary display. This strategy was impactful because it allowed the operators to be aware of more alarm conditions and see patterns in the alarms associated with an equipment area that were not readily perceptible when distributed within the list of all alarms.
2. The effective response to alarm flood conditions may depend upon operator training. Another observation from the study was that — despite the project team purposefully training each operator on the effective strategy of using the summary view to focus what equipment area was in the alarm list — many operators reverted back to the strategy they brought to the study, based on how they interact with the existing DCS alarm summary display (similar to the industry-typical display used in the study). The consequence of this very common behavior was that each of the three display conditions essentially was reduced to a single alarm list, with no summary information being used. The training session didn't include feedback on performance. Hence, some operators thought they actually performed better when they didn't use the effective alarm response strategy. In fact, some had the mistaken perception they were performing better because they were aware of fewer alarms, i.e., they weren't aware of what they weren't responding to. Training that includes feedback on performance has a better chance of establishing the value of using the effective alarm response strategy.
3. With the option to choose display type, the operators prefer the new time-based display to the traditional display. An alarm summary display with the time-based overview was installed in a control room for three months to allow operators to get familiar with the display during a pilot study period. That control room has two console areas, each devoted to a specific processing unit. In one console area, half the operators chose to use the new display over the traditional display during their normal shift duties. In the other, all the operators opted to use the new display. Operators reported they were better able to associate groups of alarms with specific equipment areas and contextualize alarms in time in terms of old and new concerns. After the pilot was completed, the operators requested the prototype display be left in the control room.
In conclusion, the ASM research studies revealed some promising findings on alarm presentation techniques that can enable operators to better manage plant upset situations that result in alarm floods. Past research has revealed significant usability issues with the traditional presentation in list format. The Sasol trial showed that console operator performance improved with all the alarm presentation techniques when an effective alarm response strategy also was used. Specifically, the study demonstrates that operator performance under alarm flood conditions can be upgraded if the operator interface allows the operator to strategically view subsets of the alarms associated with specific equipment areas rather than a list containing all the alarms. The time-based overview visualization coupled with an effective alarm response strategy produced the best alarm awareness. Future research examining the impact of potential enhancements to the new display concepts might provide additional insight on how to resolve this significant challenge in the process industries. Meanwhile, Sasol has chosen to adopt the new visualization developed on the Honeywell Experion platform as the Alarm Tracker display.
PETER T. BULLEMER is Independence, Minn.-based senior partner of Human Centered Solutions. DAL VERNON C. REISING is Canton, Mich.-based senior partner of Human Centered Solutions. MISCHA TOLSMA had been divisional manager, instrumentation and control engineering, for Sasol, Secunda, South Africa, during the time of the trial; he now is senior operations management engineer for Shell Global Solutions, The Hague, Netherlands. JASON C. LABERGE had been leader at Honeywell's Human Factors Center of Excellence, Golden Valley, Minn., when this trial took place; he now is manager of human factors for Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta. E-mail them at firstname.lastname@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com.
1. Bransby, M., "Design of Alarm Systems," p. 207 in "People in Control: Human Factors in Control Room Design," J. Noyes and M. Bransby, eds., Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, U.K. (2001).
2. Brown, W., O'Hara, J. and Higgins, J., "Advanced Alarm Systems: Guidance Development and Technical Basis," (NUREG/C$-6684), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. (2000).
3. Bullemer, P. T., Tolsma, M., Reising, D. C. and Laberge, J. C., "Towards Improving Operator Alarm Flood Responses: Alternative Alarm Presentation Techniques," Proceedings of the ISA Automation Week Conference (Chicago, Ill.), ISA, Research Triangle Park, N.C. (2011).
4. Laberge, J., Bullemer, P., Tolsma, M., and Reising, D., "Addressing Alarm Flood Situations in the Process through Alarm Summary Display Design and Alarm Response Strategy," accepted for publication in Intl. Journal of Industrial Ergonomics.


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2013 has past, and in this year, many things happened and left such an indelible mark in the development history of LandGlass. To remember 2013, we sum up 10 keywords to share with you.
If the products and technologies are classified into the hard power of a company, management could be called the soft power. 2013 is a year for LandGlass to improve its management. Building a standard Germanish enterprise within 3 years is the goal of LandGlass' management improvement. And all departments worked hard together to enhance the soft power of LandGlass.
What is the most painful thing in this world? The answer is making PPT. Well, is there anything else more painful than it? Yes, the answer is making PPT everyday. Although it's painful to make PPT, we must admit that PPT is the most direct and efficient way to show what you want to express. Making PPT is also one required office skill for office staff at present.
It never too late to learn. This is a rapidly changing age and everyone must learn new knowledge continuously to keep pace with the times. All the staff of LandGlass learned actively during 2013. No matter the Internal Trainer training, English training, or some other trainings, the workers of LandGlass could be always seen among them. The leaders also stressed learning in the meetings, so, keep learning has become consensus throughout LandGlass.


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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Two nights ago I traced three patterns, and last night I cut them out. All of them. They're sitting on my sewing table right now, as I'm at work.
I like to keep busy. I don't like to be stagnant and I like to have things weighing on my mind--if I have an obligation to something, anything, I know I'm doing alright. But I tend to worry that I have too many obligations, that one day, they're all going to fall off and tumble around me. And what if I let someone down? What if I let myself down? I don't even like to feed Eleanor late; something much larger than a half-can of Friskies could fail and it would be my fault.
So I create projects. I buy fabric, paint, embroidery floss. I create lists and spreadsheets. I blog (sometimes) and drop off film. I promise gifts and volunteer for potlucks and assignments, knowing too well what I already have on my calendar. Just stay busy. Don't stop. Don't sit. Work. Keep your head down. Be quiet.
I wonder what it's like to be able to create your schedule, to have more than three hours a day not devoted to work or sleep (true story). To have a garden, to have a dog, to see sunlight in the middle of the day on a Wednesday. I wonder what it's like to go out to dinner or have friends over. But I don't wonder for long: there is dinner to be made, a shirt to be sewn. There are things to do, and I must do them.
I'm doing alright, don't worry about me. In the small moments between projects, I have a few minutes to wonder, to think about what the future holds, and I make my plans. I don't know if they'll hold true or if they'll change before the time comes, but for now, they keep me busy.
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Parents are being asked to keep their children away from drilling work at the coast.
Engineers working for the Coal Authority are sinking a bore-hole in the north west corner of Churchill Playing Fields, in Whitley Bay, to check for old, mine workings.
North Tyneside Council is warning nearby residents not to let children go near the site.
A council spokesman said: "The work is routine and the site is fenced off while drilling is taking place. Work like this can be a magnet for younger children, so we are asking parents to make sure their children stay away."


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It's no wonder that Danielle is our FEATURED senior for this week's blog, because she absolutely rocked out her senior session.
Danielle is a senior at North High School. She has a fun, outgoing personality that made it easy for me to capture those huge smiles of hers. She's got a great sense of humor, too. It made the session enjoyable not only for her but for me as well.
It was a gorgeous day in Chippewa Valley, with perfect weather for our senior session. The beautiful weather allowed us to really let loose and have some fun. After all, who doesn't love getting ice cream in between heat waves? We went to Olson's Ice Cream in the Chippewa Falls area, which was the perfect treat on a warm and sunny day.
We got a little bit of everything in this session, from the eclectic downtown landscape to the country roads and fields. Danielle absolutely rocked everything I threw at her!
Last but not least, I couldn't blog about Danielle's session without mentioning the fact that we got some pretty awesome images with her and her family's Hummer. I love it when I get seniors who bring something personal to them and their families!
Danielle, thanks for an amazing session. Your epic, fun personality is the reason I wanted to feature you this week on my blog!
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Japan head coach Masataka Nashida said Monday he had no worries about his team getting involved in any brawls such as the one that marred Saturday's first-round Pool D game between Mexico and Canada.
The first-round tiebreaker rewards teams for lopsided victories, encouraging Canada to stretch a six-run lead in the ninth with a bunt for a base hit.
The play, rare in a major league game, was followed by some close pitches, a warning from the umpire, a hit batsman and then a brawl that saw seven players ejected.
In discussing the success of one of Japan's hottest hitters, Nashida talked about how Hirokazu Ibata had faked a bunt in one at-bat to read how the defense would respond.
"I think he understands not to bunt for a base hit if we have a big lead," the coach joked.
Nashida said Japanese teams just aren't riled by opposing players' antics or tactics. Over-the-top home run celebrations are part of the game here that would draw a fastball to the ribs in the big leagues.
"One part of it is that there's nothing you can do about your opponent's tactics," he said. "Yesterday we had a six-run lead in the third inning and no matter what, we wanted to get at least another run.
"If you think about how big this ballpark (Tokyo Dome) is, or rather how small it is, you never feel a lead is safe. In the seventh inning, bunting for a base hit with a big lead would still be a good play, as would a steal attempt. In Japan, you take that for granted.
"In the other game, it was the ninth inning . . . That's difficult to compare because the unwritten rules are not the same everywhere."
Japanese players occasionally get into confrontations, but don't expect Samurai Japan to go looking for blood when the team plays the final round in the United States.
"We don't want to fight," Nashida said. "(If confronted by big leaguers, Japanese) players will say, 'Run!' We just have to look at the size of those guys, and we'll stop in our tracks for fear. If something happens, it would be, 'Run!' That's what my wife would tell me to do.
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