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I added a Reversi (a.k.a. Othello) game to my site. The AI will improve in a few weeks, once the genetic algorithm I've written has had time to optimize the parameters.
There's a new page about my favorite illustrators, a page about my Java games (although it's difficult to get Java applets to run in browsers nowadays), I've added a cake recipe (in Swedish), and there's a new image in the portfolio.
I've made some corrections to the site code; some minor functions are still missing, but as of this update, the site seems to be working more or less as it should, and I'll start concentrating on adding more content.
Also: It turns out I had forgotten to include the file responsible for saving portfolio image ratings. Go rate my portfolio images!
I received a package today! For the first time in a long while, I've ordered comics from Yesasia and Amazon, including Åsa Ekström's new book about culture clashes and misadventures in Japan. Now all I need to do is to learn these stupid languages.
I decided to switch to a new layout before everything was ready, partly to force myself to finally get it done, and partly to stress myself out for no good reason. Come back in a week or so, and I'll have much more content up. You should probably be celebrating Christmas now anyway.
An unused layout for a project
An unused layout for a project
A caricature for Caricaturama Showdown 3000
Cards for the board game Nothing Personal
A caricature for Caricaturama Showdown 3000
A new site design for Trädfällning och Trädgård with a specially adapted CMS; eg you can drag an image to the CMS, and it will automatically upload it, resize it, create thumbnails and add it to a lightbox gallery.
A morbid Christmas card I made for my friend Alice
Some graphics for the game Forgotten Lands: First Colony
Calculus Made Easy is a book on calculus originally published in 1910 by Silvanus P. Thompson, considered a classic and elegant introduction to the subject.
"The preliminary terror, which chokes off most fifth-form boys from even attempting to learn how to calculate, can be abolished once for all by simply stating what is the meaning–in common-sense terms–of the two principal symbols that are used in calculating.
These dreadful symbols are:
(1) d which merely means "a little bit of."
(2) ∫ which is merely a long S, and may be called (if you like) "the sum of."
Thus ∫dx means the sum of all the little bits of x.
Alessandro Pluchino at the University of Catania in Italy and a couple of colleagues have created a computer model of human talent and the way people use it to exploit opportunities in life.
When the team rank individuals by wealth, the distribution is exactly like that seen in real-world societies: 80 percent of the population owns only 20 percent of the total capital, while the remaining 20 percent owns 80 percent of the same capital.
That may not be surprising or unfair if the wealthiest 20 percent turn out to be the most talented. But that isn't what happens. The wealthiest individuals are typically not the most talented or anywhere near it.
So if not talent, what other factor causes this skewed wealth distribution? "Our simulation clearly shows that such a factor is just pure luck," say Pluchino and co.
Canadian camouflage manufacturer Hyperstealth Biotechnology has applied for patents on its 'Quantum Stealth' material.
"The reason no government wants you to think about all this is because there is no serious humanitarian response possible to a nuclear explosion. There's no way to really help the immediate victims of a nuclear attack. This is not a hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, or nuclear accident — it is all of these things at once, but worse. No nation on earth is prepared to deal with it.
"This is a regularly updated guide to abstract strategy games: what they are, which are the best, and where to learn, play, buy, and discuss them.
This GPT-2 based text generator, which can generate relatively plausible-sounding text from a short prompt, has been upgraded with a larger model. Would you even notice if I let the generator write the rest of this link description?
"Over the space of two months Pavur sent out 150 GDPR requests in his fiancée's name, asking for all and any data on her. Of the responses, 24 per cent simply accepted an email address and phone number as proof of identity and sent over any files they had on his fiancée. A further 16 per cent requested easily forged ID information.
Excellent and comprehensive C++ guide.
Claims to be "the world's best machine translation".
Summaries for hundreds of non-fiction books.
"OpenAI's GPT-2 scored a 70.7% back in February, and that was 7 points ahead of second place. At the time, that was a scarcely believable jump forward in the state of the art and one reason why everyone was so amazed by the network.
So a 70.7% success rate is great compared to what AI could do. It's still severely crippled compared to what humans can do. The human success rate for the Winograd Schema challenge is 95%.
Microsoft's latest endeavor, however, completely smashes through everything we thought we could do, resting at about 89%. This is unbelievable.
"We've created MuseNet, a deep neural network that can generate 4-minute musical compositions with 10 different instruments, and can combine styles from country to Mozart to the Beatles. MuseNet was not explicitly programmed with our understanding of music, but instead discovered patterns of harmony, rhythm, and style by learning to predict the next token in hundreds of thousands of MIDI files. MuseNet uses the same general-purpose unsupervised technology as GPT-2, a large-scale transformer model trained to predict the next token in a sequence, whether audio or text.


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Attorney Anne Byrne is proud of the legal help she provides on a pro bono basis.
Anne personally believes it is important to give back to those in need and has chosen two organizations through which to concentrate her pro bono legal services: Children's Law Center of Minnesota and the Cancer Legal Line.
Anne is also actively involved in local non-profit organizations. Click here for more details.
Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Over the course of her career, Anne has represented children in the foster care system through the Children's Law Center of Minnesota (CLC).
The Mission of the CLC is to promote the rights and interests of Minnesota's children, especially children of color and children with disabilities, in the judicial, child welfare, health care, and education systems.
For more information on representation of children in the foster care system, click here (pdf doc).
Cancer Legal Line
In 2011, Anne began providing estate planning assistance to income eligible breast cancer patients and survivors through the Cancer Legal Line's Breast Cancer Legal Project.
When requested, she meets with eligible clients to prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives.

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- Year Built: 1963
Within easy walking distance to all of the hot spots in town. Springers, WaWa, Fred's Tavern, Harbor Square, The Reed's and Stone Harbor's popular 96th Street shopping district. Cozy Cape Cod on beautifully landscaped 60' x 110' lot. First floor has living room which features a large bay window, gas fireplace, dining area, eat in kitchen with granite countertops, bedroom with full bath, den/4th bedroom, laundry room and powder room. Second floor has 2 bedrooms, full bath, rear deck and lots of storage space. Other features include a front porch, large rear deck with access to a Florida room, detached 1.5 car garage and room for a pool. New HVAC in 2014. Summer rental income for 2019 is approximately $40,000. Shown by appointment only. Seller is a licensed Real Estate Representative in the State of New Jersey.
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Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy
Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy
…congratulates the following gymnasts:
Fun Rhythmic: Josie-Leigh Dent (u4), Georgia Foster and Anje Venter (u8) all received Gold medals.
Jaime Macfarlane (u4), Lisa Jansen, Shalom Sithole, Kleira Clarke, Nicole Macfarlane (u7), Rachael Mackenzie, Amy Wetherill and Emma Eaglestone (u8) all received Silver medals
Cara Macfarlane (u8) received a Bronze medal.
Level One: Daniela Cantarelli came 4th, Tannah Kendall 2nd, Riochelle au Toit 1st (u9)
Sandy Claassens 8th,Monique Longmore 7th Danielle Mouton 6th, Donae Mouton 5th, ,Karla van eeden 4th and Lauren Wetherill 1st (u11).
Level Two : Kendra Tongue 4th (u9), Jessica Britten 5th, Bericia Le Roux 4th, Jessica Wetherill 3rd, Courtney Smith 2nd, Kime Brits 1st (o11).
Level Three: Imogen Kirby 2nd Place (u9), Caitlyn Leslie 5th, Sadie Mccleary 3rd, Taylor Horne 1st place (u11).
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Just stopping by to share some cards I made recently.
The first one was a bit of a challenge to say the least!
I had to learn how to do some new things with my Designer Software for my trusty Cameo and managed to produce this near-perfect Jack Daniels bottle:
When I had finished the card, my next thought was "What about an envelope?" Mmm, it was far too big for any envelopes I have, so I used my Hougie board to make a custom box that measures just 1cm deep. I dressed it with a slider and a tag that I designed and cut on my Cameo.
This next card was again designed and cut on my Cameo. I think this black/hot pink colour combo is my absolute favourite! I made some tissue paper flowers to match, sprayed them with pink sparkle and added a flourish:
My Cameo has had a busy week!! This card was again designed and cut using it:
Well, it was back to work for me today and I'm exhausted now (and the kids weren't even in school as we had an Inset day!!)
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The station in Thompsonville, Connecticut, included only a few architectural refinements such as the upper story round windows and shutters while not yielding its Yankee roots in utility and simplicity. A New York, New Haven & Hartford local has made a stop here giving us a good view of its locomotive circa 1906. The second card, circa 1910, gives us a better look at the station and its proximity to a local industry.
Classic trains, stations, shops, yards, steam, diesel, traction, and more!
Welcome to Vintage Railroad Postcards!
Thank you for stopping by! This is the blog for the Russell P. Panecki Collection of vintage railroad-related postcards. The entire collection consists of nearly one thousand so far with images dating from circa 1904 to the 1950s. To leave a comment, ask a question, to contribute or correct historical information, a comment box is located to the left for your convenience.
Each page, including this homepage, has an index located in the lower portion of the page. In addition to the index, posts were updated with historical information, new postcards added from storage files, while some posts were completely rewritten or edited for corrections. Three articles have been added and are worth reading. They include how vintage postcards were made, the history of Pennsylvania Station, and the history of Grand Central Terminal.
My apologies, but the postcards in my collection and on this blog are not available for sale, copying, or for contribution to projects. Please keep in mind that I reserve all rights to the images and content of this blog.
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text: New Balance Visaro Control Firm Ground Football Boots – Orange Ideal for those who specialise in making the chances, the New Balance Visaro Control Firm Ground Football Boots – Orange are a playmaker's dream – as brought to life by world class visionaries such as Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey. The special synthetic Ariaprene rubber composition and triangular stud configuration of these new orange firm ground Visaro Control boots allow creative players greater freedom of movement and flexibility in play. Crucially, the Visaro Control boots are not position-specific, they are outlook-specific – gifting wing-backs, box-to-box midfielders and trequartistas with supreme manoeuvrability and the freedom to dictate and distribute effectively. Benefits: New Balance Visaro Control boots designed for play on firm ground surfaces. PU synthetic textured upper with FG souplate for superior traction and comfort. Print design Fantom fibre cage and internal stiffened heel for added protection. Burrito tongue for improved fit and sweet spot area, offering a cleaner strike.


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Bewdley Town Council
"On Yer Bike!" at Bewdley Repair Cafe
Bewdley Town Council
Transition Bewdley Repair Café: Saturday 19th. May at St. Georges Hall, Bewdley from 10.00 – 2.00
"On yer bike!"
The May Repair Café will have an additional dimension. In addition to the usual tool sharpening and repairs for electrical appliances, furniture, garments, jewellery and toys we will have a special bike workshop.
In preparation for the Bewdley Bike Week which runs from 27th May to 1st June we are encouraging everyone to get their bikes out from sheds and garages and bring them along to the Repair Café. Volunteers from the Wyre Forest Cycle Forum will be joining our regular team of volunteer repairers. They will give your bike a safety check, adjust brakes, gears etc. to make sure it is working efficiently. If necessary they will mend punctures, replace brake blocks etc. and if unable to fix problems on the spot, will advise on where to get the appropriate spare parts and show you how to fix it yourself or get expert help. You will then be able to safely join in all the fun of Bewdley Bike week and hopefully continue enjoying your bike through the summer.
For more information on Bewdley Bike Week go to www.bewdleybikeweek.info
Repairing our Community one puncture at a time!
Contact John Rhymer - 01299 403424
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Bewdley Town Council
- 01299 400157
- www.bewdleytowncouncil.org
Find Bewdley Town Council
25(A) Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AE
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Office open for general enquiries: Monday - 9:00am - 3:30pm Tuesday - 9:00am - 3:30pm Wednesday - CLOSED Thursday - 9.00am - 3:30pm Friday - 9:00am - 3:30pm All other times call 01299 400157 for assistance


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J. Lloyd Eaton
(1902 — 1968)
J. Lloyd Eaton was a Bay Area fan and MD whose collection of over 7500 SF, fantasy, and horror books from the 1800s through 1955 formed the nucleus of the J. Lloyd Eaton Collection at UC Riverside. He was one of the founding member and first chairman of the Fantasy Fan-Fare club in Berkeley. He was a member of the Little Men.
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What is It?How Does It Work?What You Can ExpectHealth BenefitsHow To Choose a PractitionerCautionsReferencesEvidence Based Rating Scale
What Is It?
Shiatsu is a hands-on bodywork method that originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine. The word shiatsu means "finger pressure" in Japanese. Advocates say the practice promotes health and healing by correcting energy imbalances in the body.
Using touch and massage to enhance well-being is a tradition that dates back at least to ancient China, but probably to the origins of mankind. We have a natural tendency to hold or to rub areas of the body that have been injured. The practice of touching specific points on the body was originally called anmo (anma by the Japanese). Over time, anma was dropped as a medical treatment and was used purely for pleasure and relaxation. In the twentieth century, however, a group of practitioners recognized the value of anma in easing muscle tension and soothing various kinds of aches and pains. They began promoting the art as a way to treat illness and changed the name to shiatsu. It was officially recognized as a therapy by the Japanese Government in 1964 to distinguish it from anma and Western massage. (1)
There are number of styles of shiatsu. Some practitioners use their fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, and feet to apply pressure to points along the body's main energy channels, known as Meridians. This is similar to acupressure where the goal is to release energy from areas that are out of balance and to bring energy into areas that are depleted. Other practitioners highlight diagnostic or anatomical systems. In Britain the most common styles are Zen Shiatsu, Macrobiotic Shiatsu, Healing Shiatsu, Namikoshi Shiatsu, Movement Shiatsu and Hara Shiatsu. (1) The differences between them may be difficult to distinguish for the uninitiated. In general, Shiatsu emphasizes release of stress and the prevention of disease rather than treatment of specific ailments.
How Does It Work?
Shiatsu is based on some of the same principles as acupuncture, tai chi, and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM, illness is caused by imbalances in the flow of energy (qi in Chinese; ki in Japanese) in the body. Ki can accumulate and become trapped in points along the meridians known as tsubos, which correspond to Chinese acupressure points. Proponents believe that a shiatsu massage focused on these areas can clear disrupted energy flow and help to restore health by allowing energy to travel freely throughout the body.
A more scientific explanation for shiatsu's pain-relieving ability is that it may initiate the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. It may also lower the levels of adrenaline and other stress hormones in the body, stimulating a relaxation response.
What You Can Expect
A shiatsu session typically lasts about an hour. The number of sessions needed depends on the nature of the complaint. It may take four to eight treatments to resolve an acute problem, such as tension headaches, while long-term chronic conditions, such as low back pain, will probably require a more extensive regimen. Patients should bring or wear loose, warm, comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. Do not eat heavily in the two hours before a session and do not consume alcohol before or after treatment.
The practitioner will begin treatment by taking a medical history, asking questions about lifestyle, past illnesses, diet, and exercise frequency. Physical and emotional characteristics will also be observed and assessed.
During the treatment, the patient will most often lie fully clothed on a mat on the floor, but it is possible to receive shiatsu seated or on a treatment couch. The practitioner will touch certain areas of the body (often starting with the abdomen) to locate where tension resides. The treatment will then focus on these areas, to decrease the tension and restore energy flow.
There are many different types of shiatsu massage, and the practitioner may use a combination of techniques, including pressing, holding, stretching, and rotating parts of the body. Practitioners of Zen shiatsu, for example, use their whole bodies as leverage to apply strong pressure, while barefoot shiatsu practitioners bring the feet into play, as well as the hands, to rub and press tsubos. Other techniques employ rubbing and kneading motions.
While the treatment is generally relaxing, the client may experience seemingly odd reactions in the body, such as gurgling stomach noises or a shudder as the body releases tension. Or, if the therapist works on an area that has been storing tension caused by emotional upset, the client may feel like crying. This is not unusual. A good practitioner will act compassionately and be supportive.
At the end of the session, the client will probably feel very relaxed and may wish to sleep. Some people, however, may feel invigorated and exuberant. This sense of well-being may last for a few days after a treatment. (1)
Health Benefits
Shiatsu is most often used to maintain general health and prevent illness. It can be especially useful for easing stress-related conditions. Proponents claim that the therapy can help relieve pain from arthritis as well as back, neck, and shoulder pain. People suffering from headaches, insomnia, muscle tension, and menstrual cramps have reported improvement with shiatsu.
In one European observational study, 948 clients received shiatsu from 85 shiatsu practitioners over a six-month period. At the end of six months, 633 clients provided full follow-up information. They reported improvements in symptoms from musculoskeletal problems, tension, stress, low energy, and fatigue. Additionally, 77%-80% reported they had made lifestyle changes as a result of having had shiatsu: 16%-22% reduced the use of conventional medical treatments, and 15%-34% reduced the use of medication. Nine clients reported ten adverse events but none of them stopped receiving shiatsu. As a result of this study, shiatsu was determined to be inherently safe. (2-3)
Shiatsu is used as complementary treatment for breast cancer. The website breastcancer.org states that women with breast cancer report shiatsu helps to relieve shoulder, neck, and back pain; stiffness; muscle tension; and headaches. However, the site also points out that no studies have been done to support these claims. (4)
How To Choose a Practitioner
There is no national body in the United States that specifically certifies shiatsu practitioners; however, there is national certification for massage therapy. Look for someone who has completed a course of study in massage therapy, is certified, and has a license to practice in the state along with having additional training in one of the forms of shiatsu. Because shiatsu involves touch, clients should feel comfortable with the practitioner. A word-of-mouth recommendation from a friend or coworker may be the best place to start. Having a short phone conversation with the therapist before a visit can help clients establish a comfort level.
Clients should avoid shiatsu massage if they:
Clients should avoid massage specifically in the abdominal area if they:
1. The Shiatsu Society. http://www.shiatsusociety.org/content/about-shiatsu. Accessed July 31, 2011.2. Long AF. The effectiveness of shiatsu: findings from a cross-European, prospective observational study. J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Oct;14(8):921-30.3. Long, AF; Esmonde, L; Connolly, S, A typology of negative responses: a case study of shiatsu. Complement Ther Med, 17(3), pp168-175, 2009.4. The Breast Cancer site. http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/types/shiatsu.jsp. Accessed August 1, 2011.5. Massage Certification. http://www.massage-certification.com/national-certification-massage-therapy.html. Accessed August 1, 2011.
Evidence Based Rating Scale
The Evidence Based Rating Scale is a tool that helps consumers translate the findings of medical research studies and what our clinical advisors have found to be efficacious in their personal practice into a visual and easy to interpret format. This tool is meant to simplify the information on supplements and therapies that demonstrate promise in the treatment of certain conditions.
Some women with breast cancer report relief from shoulder, neck, and back pain, stiffness, muscle tension, and headaches; studies are needed (4)


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The Seahawks had linebacker K.J. Wright on the field when their practice week began on Wednesday, but another key defensive player is away from the team rehabbing an injury that has his Week 16 status in question.
Strong safety Bradley McDougald, who left last week's game with a knee injury that has been bothering him throughout much of the year, "is going to be in rehab all week," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday. "He'll be out of the area working on his stuff, but we'll see him back on Friday."
Asked if McDougald would be able to play in Sunday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Carroll answered, "possibly."
Wright, who returned to practice on a limited basis last week, has missed five straight games and 11 overall with a knee injury this season. His return to practice doesn't guarantee he'll play Sunday, but he's definitely making progress.
"He's practicing, so he's ready to go today and we'll just go one day at a time," Carroll said. "Really excited about him getting the chance to get back out there, of course, and he looks so good on the field. He's a monster out there, so it's great to see him and Bobby (Wagner) lining up together. We'll see if we can carry that throughout the week."
Wright didn't make any guarantees about playing this week, but said, "I felt good last week in practice, I'm going to practice again this week. Hopefully everything goes well and I can be back out there on Sunday."
Wright added that his knee "feels night and day better" than when he initially returned from the injury earlier this season.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Seahawks do not yet know if they'll get right guard D.J. Fluker back from the hamstring injury that has kept him out of the past two games.
"He's going to try to find out what he can do at the end of the week," Carroll said. "We're not going to know until the end of the week."
If Fluker can't play, the Seahawks will have a new starter at that position, as Fluker's replacement, Jordan Simmons, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of a knee injury sustained in last week's game.
Also uncertain is the status of running back Rashaad Penny, who missed last week's game with a knee injury.
"He's going to try to do some stuff tomorrow," Carroll said. "It's uncertain if he can get back, we don't know yet. He's really determined to try to get it back, so Friday is the day he can go for it, show that he can run and get rolling. He has been really diligent about his rehab, so we'll see what happens."
With Penny out last week, the Seahawks had a couple of tense moments when both Chris Carson and Mike Davis momentarily appeared to be injured. Both turned out to be OK, but for a team that wants to run the ball like Seattle does, having a lot of depth at running back is important, which is why they signed Bo Scarbrough off Jacksonville's practice squad.
"That's insurance for us," Carroll said. "We're serious about running the football, and this is a guy who gives us an attack mentality and the physical aspect of it in the event that maybe we are coming up short there. I think we realized it during the game last week when a couple of guys got banged, and all of a sudden, bang, bang, you're down to your last running back. Those guys were fine, but it did remind us of the sense of urgency. So we're hoping Rashaad's back, we'll see what happens.
Asked to describe Scarbrough, Carroll said, "He's a hammer. He's big and strong, a slasher, a real physical guy. He's a big kid, he handles the ball well, he catches the ball well. He was a bigtime player at Alabama."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 15 game against the San Francisco 49ers.


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Mystery surrounds the origin of a slightly torn page of the Koran that has sold at auction in Sydney for $74,000.
The pre-auction estimate was just $40 to $60, which is where the early bidding started on the internet as the auction got underway at Bargain Hunt Auctions in the northwestern suburb of Thornleigh on Saturday, Fairfax Media reports.
Within 15 minutes an anonymous dealer on the phone from London made the winning bid for the double-sided, hand-painted page.
Auctioneer Mark Owens said he had no idea about the page's provenance and guessed it could be hundreds of years old.
"We're a general auction house — we don't really know," he was quoted as saying.
"I can tell you it came in a frame that probably cost $3. And it wasn't in great condition — a few tears."
A few months ago another page from the Koran was sold for an almost equally surprising $29,000 after a man came to Bargain Hunt Auctions with the item. He had apparently bought it at an auction on the NSW central coast for $10.
Word got around and another local came forward with a page that had been in the family for years.
It is not clear if Saturday's winning bidder or any of the underbidders knew the page's history. None of them flew over to inspect it and merely relied on high-resolution photographs the auction house emailed around, Mr Owens said.


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Brand: Indiana Glass
Pattern: Celebration - Clusters of Grapes
Description: Nice 8 1/2 qt. crystal glass clear punch bowl. Holds 8 1/2 qt.
Size: 11 1/4" diameter x 7 1/2" Tall. Weight 5 lb 4.2 oz
Condition: Good, no chips, or nicks. Does not have the cups.
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Master Of None - Season Two - Original Soundtrack 2XLP
Mondo in partnership with Lakeshore Records, are proud to present the soundtrack to Aziz Ansari's critically acclaimed, Emmy ® Nominated Netflix Original Series: Master Of None - Season Two.
Aziz Ansari's Netflix Original Series Master Of None has been critically acclaimed for various reasons, including its incredible use of music. The music of season one (which Pitchfork called "prolific and distinctive") set the tone of Aziz's character Dev, and his initial misadventures in New York. But season two's narrative launch in Italy takes the soundtrack into equally distinct, if not more diverse musical directions.
Emmy ® Nominated for Outstanding Music Supervision
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Side A
1. Piú Di Te - Mina (2:53)
2. Dolce Vita - Ryan Paris (3:56)
3. Okay Okay - Pino D'angio (4:22)
4. Bite the Apple - Rainbow Team (4:48)
5. I Must Be in a Good Place Now - Bobby Charles (4:08)
6. I Need Somebody to Love Tonight - Sylvester (6:51)
Side C
7. Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - Soft Cell (5:25)
8. Umugabo Wukuri - Canco Hamisi (6:50)
Side D
9. Adventures in Success - Will Powers (3:44)
10. You're a Song (That I Can't Sing) - Franki Valli & The Four Seasons (3:12)
11. I Can't Let It Happen to You - The Walker Brothers (3:12)
12. Se Piangi, Se Ridi - Mina (2:34)


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Sample_essay_layout. Shakespeare Resources. Article. My Interest. Single Sex Classes Popular As More Public Schools Split Up Boys And Girls. MIDDLETON, Idaho -- Robin Gilbert didn't set out to confront gender stereotypes when she split up the boys and girls at her elementary school in rural southwestern Idaho.
But that's exactly what happened, with her Middleton Heights Elementary now among dozens of public schools nationwide being targeted by the American Civil Liberties Union in a bitter struggle over whether single-sex learning should be continued. Under pressure, single-sex programs have been dropped at schools from Missouri to Louisiana. "It doesn't frustrate me," Gilbert said of the criticism, "but it makes the work harder. " While Gilbert's school is believed to be the only one in Idaho offering single-sex classes, the movement is widespread in states like South Carolina, which has more than 100 schools that offer some form of a single-gender program. Single-sex classes began proliferating after the U.S. Single sex vs co-ed schools, which is better? Single-Sex Education Pros and Cons - JoAnn Deak, PhD.
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» Campus Social Setting » Co-ed vs. Single Sex Schools Campus social life is likely to be very different at co-ed and single sex schools. If you're considering the pros and cons of single sex and co-ed schools, you'll certainly come across some strong feelings on both sides of the issue. But remember: You have to decide what is best for you. Advantages of Single-Sex Schools. Several studies have shown that single-sex education can be extremely beneficial to female students.
In addition to featuring teaching techniques that are designed to reflect the unique learning styles of girls, gender-specific schools also remove distractions and obstacles that can prevent girls from taking a more active role in their education. The advantages of single-sex schools According to multiple long-term studies of children from around the world, students achieve more and learn better in single-sex schools. Pros and Cons of Single-Sex Education - Niche Ink. The typical school classroom conjures up images of boys and girls coexisting, raising their hands in equal numbers.
However, that's not always the case. According to 2010 data from NCES and the U.S. Census Bureau, from prekindergarten to senior year of high school, male students outnumber female students significantly in public school classrooms: 54 percent to 46 percent in pre-K and 51 percent to 49 percent from first grade to 12th grade. So with the disproportionate stats in the American classroom, is it beneficial to separate the genders from each other? Much debate has centered around this topic for years. Single-sex education: the pros and cons. Single-sex education (teaching boys and girls in separate classrooms or schools) is an old approach that's gaining new momentum.
While single-sex education has long existed in many private schools, it's a relatively new option for public schools. The National Association for Single-Sex Public Education estimates that approximately 400 public schools now offer some form of single-sex education. What is fueling this movement? And what are the risks and benefits of single-sex education? A driving force in the single-sex education movement is recent research showing natural differences in how males and females learn.


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French authorities say the man who rammed a car full of explosives into a police van on the Champs-Elysees on Monday was already flagged as a potential terrorist, according to reports.
The attacker was a 31-year-old man from the Paris suburb of Argenteuil who has an "S" file — which means cops believed he had possible ties to extremism, officials told the AP.
The man died in the collision, police said.
Paris has been under a state of emergency since 2015 after a spate of jihadist attacks — including one on the Champs-Elysees just two months ago, when terrorists killed a cop and wounded two others.
The designation is set to expire next month, but Interior Minister Gerard Collomb says Monday's attack shows it is "still needed" and he'll now introduce a bill to extend it to November, the AP reports.
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It is to be found everywhere; but if you do not find it in your own house, you will find it nowhere. It is a living substance that can be discovered only in places inhabited by man. It is the only substance from which the Philosopher's Stone can be prepared, and without that substance no genuine silver or gold can be made […] It is before everybody's eyes; no one can live without it; everybody uses it; the poor usually possess more of it than the rich; the ignorant esteem it highly, but the learned ones often throw it away. The children play with it in the street, and yet it is invisible. It can be perceived by the sense of feeling, but it cannot be seen with the material eye.
Mythworking is a major facet of my practice. It is a practice for building personal and community power, and for giving personal and community divinities an outlet for self-expression. It's one part sacred drama, one part revelation, and one part self-examination. It is a mystical practice, and over the years, it has been very fruitful for me. In short, mythworking is any ritual or spiritual act which focuses on narratives to dig into, break out of, or transform the stories we tell. These could be sacred stories about the divine, or it could be narratives that sound like, "I always have the worst luck."
Mythworking is important because stories aren't just dead words. Mythology is a living substance that can be transformed and harnessed to potent effect. Narratives are a tool for understanding. They frame our experiences. They shape the way we perceive and change the way energies manifest around us. By recognizing and taking command of our narratives, we also take command of our perceptions, our experiences, and luck.
I began mythworking years ago because I was looking for an answer to a problem. Mythology, as it stands, reflects the values of ancient peoples. We have, thankfully, grown beyond that. We need not erase the old myths, or re-write them. It's important to remember who the gods were. It's equally important to be honest about what's ancient and what's not. But we also need myths fort the modern day. I believe, anyway, that they can't be written — they must be lived. Mythworking is a way of bringing living myths into being.
Later, I learned that mythworking could be used to help people with emotional, spiritual, and psychological healing. I also realized that it was being used, unconsciously, and in a negative way, by mystics against other mystics, or even entire communities. Learning how these things worked helped me to keep myself safe.
Just as important as those facets of mythworking which involve the gods or communities are those which have only to do with one's own life. Becoming aware of, and gaining mastery over, and carefully re-writing the stories we live and tell ourselves about our own lives, or that we tell other people about the gods, is eye-opening.
Techniques For Mythworking
Black Bubble – In cooperation with your powers, setting aside a space which is you and only you, devoid of any external spiritual influences. Every narrative contains characters. Knowing who you are in the context of your own mythology, hearing your own voice so that you know what isn't you, and ultimately setting yourself on the path to self-mastery and self-knowledge are all things which this practice facilitates. This practice, done regularly, really helps with telling what is gnosis and what is your imagination.
Meta-Mythical Meditation – Documenting your stories, as you tell them to yourself, and reviewing the evidence you have that these stories are true. Also, taking the time to trace your beliefs to their source. You may be surprised at how unfounded some of them are, and how many of them were put into your head by someone else. It can be terrifying. But facing that terror transforms you, giving you the power to decide which myths you live in, and which ones you don't. This practice protects you from people who try to twist your concerns, experiences, and uncertainties into a narrative of angry deities or dangerous spirits who can only be dealt with by doing exactly what the human in question tells you to do.
Meta-mythical communion – This is fundamentally both an invocation and journeywork practice. Deities are more than the characters of the same name which appear in their mythology. Some of them are remarkably open to stepping outside the myths and mythical patterns to negotiate with your about how they will manifest for you. They may also have surprising things to say about the way that they hope their mythology will evolve, and what new myths they'd like to inhabit. This practice is pre-requisite for creating new myths. If a deity is manifesting in a way that is unhelpful to you or to your community, this practice can help you re-negotiate the mythic templates that drive those interactions, facilitating more harmonious interactions.
Personal Myth-Alchemy – As you begin to work with narratives, and see the way in which deities incarnate into them, as well as how humans become entwined with them, you start to see story and narrative almost as an etheric substance that can be manipulated. You can then pull mythologies out of yourself, re-forging them into other mythologies, in a way which transforms how mystical energies interact with you. It can be a powerful way to not just let go of toxic beliefs, but to harvest them to empower magical tools, craft protections and to permanently grant you specific metaphysical abilities (until you reforge those stories into something else). This practice can help you transcend negative self-talk, persistent patterns of "bad luck" or other ruts you are stuck in.
Communal Myth-Alchemy – Communities have their own narratives about magic and divinity. Some of these are wonderful, and others… well, not so much. Through mythworking, it's possible to recognize and transform unhealthy community narratives into ones that serve the goals of your community and its deities. These practices help you define and re-define, as a community, what the benefits and consequences of practice might be, what roles divinities have within the community, and what "symptoms" a person experiences as a result of initiation. It can also allow a community to take stock of patterns of human behavior which may no longer be serving the community.
Rites of Legend – Rites of Legend are, fundamentally, an application of trance mediumship and assorted other trance states. The thesis behind this practice is that new myths are better lived than written. Those who are the characters in the new myth show up on the stage, play out their drama, and depart, leaving space for those not in an altered state to make meaning out of the experience. This practice is helpful in resolving community trauma, explaining parts of reality that the community finds problematic, and can sometimes reveal powerful new magic. Under some circumstances, this practice can be used as a way to transform a situation, almost like a very large spell involving many different divinities.
Story Elevation – Sometimes we simply have stories that the gods tell us. We share them, and perhaps they resonate with others. By elevating a story and its characters, you can acknowledge that story's sacredness to the community, and invite its powers to dwell within it.
Myth Embodiment – Lastly, a group of people can act out extant myths as a jumping-off point for exegesis, or a way to more deeply engage with the experiences of deities.


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BORONGAN CITY, February 18, 2018–"We don't need a federal system to institute reforms in government. There are provisions in the system that will address political and economic imbalance in the country."
This was said by Atty Ronald Mendoza, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government, during a forum on charter change and federalism organized by the Eastern Samar Peace and Development Forum.
Mendoza said that one of these provisions is the Local Government Code, which gives local government units substantial spending, taxing and borrowing powers.
But, according to him, decentralization has not really been completed because LGU's share in the national treasure is not enough and local officials still have to ask for funds from the national government. Had the code been implemented well, it would have eventually led to a federal system of government.
He said that with the ongoing talks by government leaders on the possible shift to federalism and charter change, people should be vigilant and participate in the process.
Dean Mendoza stressed that he is not against federalism, but it should be with the "character of a pro inclusive democracy".
But he added that "for federalism to succeed, the issue of political dynasty must be addressed". Based on their study, poverty is deeper in provinces and towns where there are political clans.
While the constitution bans political dynasties, congress still needs to pass an enabling law for it to be enforced.
For his part, Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez said that "now is not yet the time to change the constitution and shift to federalism. We have to wait for leaders who are willing to sacrifice for the Filipinos and not those with personal interests."
Mendoza said that it is important for people to know what constitutional provisions will be changed.
He urged them to think if the changes will address the malfunctions in government, and if the process is right, transparent and participatory. (Eden Cidro/Este News)


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Following the huge success of the 2012 World Handball Championships and the massive organisation which surrounded that event for the past two and half year period, the next major event which was pencilled in on the GAA Handball Ireland calendar had been the Irish Junior 40x20 Nationals.
This event was separated from the Adult Nationals back in 2010 and proved a tremendous success and will continue on this basis in the future. However, due to the major costs incurred for players, officials and families surrounding the World Handball Championships, a decision was made to postpone this event until early in the New Year 2013. A final date for the Irish Junior 40x20 Nationals will be confirmed following an Ard Comhairle meeting in November 2012 and will be issued in conjunction at that time together with the new Annual Clár for 2013.
The Irish Junior Nationals would also have been utilised to select the Official Irish Junior Team to compete in the USHA Junior Nationals in December but a decision has also been made not to send an official team to the US Junior Nationals in December 2012. This has been the policy in some of the previous World Championships years. The USHA Junior Nationals does take place in December 2012 in Chicago and we wish the organisers the best of luck in this event.
This official trip is something which is currently under review, as GAA Handball Ireland are looking at ways to best benefit our Junior Players going forward in terms of International progress and development, and a survey will be issued to Junior players and club/county/provincial officials in the coming month on the same issue for feedback.
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Until January 28, Cairo's Ofok Gallery in the Mahmoud Khalil Museum will hold a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the renowned Egyptian painter, illustrator and animator Ihab Shaker (born in Cairo, 1933). The exhibition was inaugurated on 28 November 2017 with the attendance of Minister of Culture Helmy El-Namnan and Head of the Fine Arts Sector Khaled Sorour.
Revolving around a few major themes, the display allows the viewer to dive into the unique universe -- sometimes poetic, sometimes playful -- of the artist. It is a walk through the 60 years of the artist's career, time during which this painter and illustrator documented the visual memory of Egypt.
We are in front of a creative epopee in a sense, one that begins in year 1960 and which the artist describes in the exhibition's catalogue, stressing that he tries to show how to make our life more beautiful. He highlights aspects of our heritage that can help us better withstand the paradoxes of the world. With women and music coming on top of the list, a man dances with them following the desires of his heart.
The exhibition presents some thirty works, paintings, watercolors, pencil sketches, comic strips and drawings published in the press.
First, we visit Shaker's paintings representing musicians. The paintings which date back to the 2000s, show musicians in action, on stage or elsewhere. Some seem to sing very loudly, play their cymbals, sometimes lose their balance, interweaving tragedy and comedy apparent on their musicians' faces.
Some musicians are in ecstasy, in a state of trance with their instruments, among the backdrop of a gloomy and weary air. In a certain way, they resemble whirling dervishes, caught in the whirlwinds of the movement which the illustrator loves, enamored with everything that moves.
An old lute player is sitting with a red tarboosh on his head, a suit and a tie. He comes from distant times and indulges in Taqassim as the work's title suggests, or improvisations.
Another musician bends over his lute, as if embracing it with love; he is in a state of Ensegam (harmony), as the title specifies. Then there is the mizmar (oriental flute) player, painted in watercolor, in a work titled Duo.
Opposing the rigorism of the twentieth century, Shaker infuses the real objects and people with a poetic dimension that is his own. He thus unleashes a "new realism," as he himself says, to denounce human mediocrity.
Shaker's works thus constitute a form of refusal, a cynical declaration. But his refusal carries a lot of beauty, that of colour. It is a refusal which helps us to overcome the difficulties of life, to make it more cheerful. And when Shaker's subjects become pained at times, like the clown in tears, the nostalgia takes over our emotions.
We also meet women, musicians, chubby, sensual -- they become a beautiful Source of Music, as title of one of Shaker's paintings captures. In the artist's inspiration, women are seductive and erotic, and their dances represents "the movement as time," as Shaker puts it.
In other words, Shaker's musicians are all about life. The characters float to the rhythms of music that emerges from the painting and its very own composition.
Those are the stories that the artist offers to us, all with great skill and incredible imagination.
The second major theme of the exhibition is woman, or the woman captured through time as she transforms from one canvas to another, depending on the circumstances.
The Virgin and the Child (1968), set in light and serene tones, is a peasant with the big forms that in many ways resemble those of Galette (2005), the Circus Acrobat (1958), the Mouled Doll (1987), or an African Holding Two Watermelons (1993).
Shaker's feminine characters are always in search of a protector, a watchman, who is often represented in the form of a rooster, sometimes close to a lover or a husband. Regardless the animal, the perfect harmony is always well preserved.
We also see a more playful world, with drawings for the press and illustrations for children. This is the third major theme of the retrospective exhibition.
From 1956, Shaker was part of the team of the Sabah El-Kheir magazine, becoming one of the most prominent artists among the avant-garde designers of the time.
In Sabah El-Kheir, Shaker has released several cartoon strips targeting mainly children, including series such as Television Generation, Parabolic Generation, Electronic Generation and the Generation of Www.com.
"In order to create works for children, one must have an element of a child in his soul," Shaker comments.
The display also includes cartoons that he published in the Egyptian newspaper El-Gomhouriya between 1954 and 1957. It is there that Shaker created the Bahlawan Family, a family consisting of acrobats and jugglers, a metaphor of people struggling with everyday life and far from the circus arena.
Then, in 1960, he launched another series entitled Forqoeloz which he published in the weekly magazine Rose El-Youssef.
Not to forget his books and plays for children, whose posters and covers are also exhibited, such as a book Tom Thumb in the Kingdom of the Ants, and the play The Music Begins (1967), transposed to the stage by his brother, renowned Egyptian puppeteer Naguib Shaker.
In 1972, his play titled Ebtessamati (My Smile) brought international attention to Ihab Shaker. The work has been staged in French at the Châtillon Cultural Center in Paris. He subsequently represented Egypt as animator in four festivals in France.
Shaker also held solo exhibitions in Austria, Spain, Jordan, Japan, and other countries.
One of the paintings displayed at the gallery Ofok was selected by the Egyptian Modern Art Museum to be part of its permanent collection. The painting titled Oriental Melodies (2009) represents a violinist in a cubist style.
The exhibition continues until 28 January in the Ofok Gallery at the Mahmoud Khalil Museum, 1 Kafour Street, Giza.
This article was translated from Al Ahram Hebdo (French) and edited by Ahram Online.
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When a company fails to comply with their auto enrolment staging, TPR sends the directors a 28-day warning notice. The escalating penalty notices sent out this year were delivered to organisations that failed to heed initial warning notices.
These penalties can get costly for non-compliant businesses. Every day a business remains non-compliant their penalty increases. For small companies the penalty will increase by £50 a day, while larger companies will see an increase of £500 each day they remain non-compliant.
These penalties are only incurred when an employer fails to comply with the 28-day warning notice they receive from TPR. Charles Counsell, Executive Director for Auto Enrolment at TPR, recently explained why employers are being fined heavily for not being compliant.
"It's simply not fair for staff not to receive the pension contributions they are legally due," said Counsell. Failing to act also means an employer risks clocking up a significant penalty until they put things right."
A recent high profile case involving Swindon Town Football Club illustrated how seriously the regulator takes non-compliance. The club was fined more than £20,000 after it repeatedly failed to comply with its auto enrolment duties.
Cases like Swindon FC's are, however, a rarity, as Counsell revealed: "Most employers comply on time and we continue to see compliance rates in the high nineties. Others need a nudge and are prompted to meet their duties when one of our notices comes through their letterbox."
According to TPR, most UK small businesses are getting compliant. There are fewer first time offenders this year than in 2015 and TPR estimates that around 95% of the companies due to be registered by now are compliant.
The regulator is also not out to perniciously penalise business owners. Counsell stressed the importance of open, honest communication: "Our message remains that, if things aren't going well, then talk to us; don't ignore us."
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2019 Kia Sorento vs 2019 Subaru Ascent
The 2019 Kia Sorento is well-known for being a safe and popular vehicle to drive. But what else do we know about it? We are about to find out as we pit this SUV against one of its competitors; the 2019 Subaru Ascent. Hopefully by the end of this comparison, you'll be a step closer to knowing which SUV is the right fit for you.
To compare these two vehicles, we will be looking at some common specs that SUV shoppers typically look for. This means you'll be seeing the fuel economy and capacity, engine options, max horsepower, and of course, the starting MRSP. This information is all compiled into the table below. This makes it easier to see how the two vehicles compare to each other as you can see the specs side by side. Now, let's take a look at what you can expect to see for these SUV vehicles.
2019 Kia Sorento
2019 Subaru Ascent
|22/29 mpg
|Fuel Economy (city/hwy)
|21/27 mpg
|18.8 gal
|Fuel Capacity
|19.3 gal
|Engine Options
|290 hp
|Max Horespower
|Max Horespower
|Starting MRSP
Advantages of the 2019 Kia Sorento
As you can see in the table above, the 2019 Kia Sorento can get more miles per gallon than the 2019 Subaru Ascent. However, the 2019 Ascent does even things out a bit as it has a larger fuel tank, so things are pretty even when it comes to fuel efficiency.
Still, the 2019 Sorento does have more engine options than the 2019 Subaru Ascent. You may not think too much of it, but this additional option for an engine pushes the 2019 Sorento ahead of the game. While you are stuck with only the 2.4L H4 engine for the Ascent, which has 260 horsepower, the Sorento's additional engine option, the 3.3L V6 engine, has 290 hp, which propels the Sorento into the lead when it comes to variety and power.
To top it all off, the Sorento also costs less than the Ascent. The base trim of the Sorento has a starting MRSP of $26,980, while the base trim of the Ascent has a starting MRSP of $32,970.
Interested in learning more about the 2019 Kia Sorento? Feel free to contact us here at Moritz Kia! We will be happy to tell you more about the features and specs of this exciting SUV.


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A. Section includes furnishing and installing a top-hung, weather resistant, individual panel, frameless all-glass sliding wall and door panel system that includes:
1. Aluminum rails
2. Top track with stacking bay(s)
3. Side jambs
4. Sliding panels
5. Single action end panel(s)
6. Sliding/swinging hardware
7. Locking and interlocking hardware
8. Door closer
9. Sealing brushes with fin
10. Transparent vertical edge weather seals
11. Vertical side jamb seals
12. ADA compliant low-profile saddle sill
13. Glass and glazing
14. Accessories as required for a complete working installation.
B. Related Documents and Sections: Contractor to examine Contract Documents for requirements that directly affect or are affected by Work of this Section. A list of those Documents and Sections include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 General Requirements, Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
2. Section 06 10 00, Rough Carpentry: Wood framing R.O. and blocking.
Section 062000, FINISH CARPENTRY
3. Section 07 90 00, Joint Protection
4. Section 08 42 23, Glass Entrance Swing Doors
5. Section 09 22 16, Non-Structural Metal Framing: Metal framing R.O. and reinforcement.
A. Reference Standards in accordance with Division 01 and current editions from the following:
1. AAMA. American Architectural Manufacturers Association; www.aamanet.org
a. AAMA 611, Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum
b. AAMA 920, Specification for Operating Cycle Performance of Side-Hinged Exterior Door Systems
c. AAMA 1304, Voluntary Specification for Forced Entry Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Systems
d. AAMA 2603, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
e. AAMA 2604, Voluntary Specifications, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for High Performance Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels
2. ANSI. American National Standards Institute; www.ansi.org
a. ANSI Z97.1, Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test for Safety Glazing Material Used In Buildings
3. ASTM. ASTM International; www.astm.org
a. ASTM C1036, Standard Specification for Flat Glass
b. ASTM D1003, Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
c. ASTM E90, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
d. ASTM E283, Test Method for Rate of Air Leakage through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
e. ASTM E330, Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.
f. ASTM E331, Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
g. ASTM E1332, Standard Classification for Rating Outdoor-Indoor Sound Attenuation
h. ASTM F842, Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
i. ASTM E2068, Standard Test Method to Determine the Opening and Breakaway Forces of Sliding Windows and Doors
4. CPSC. Consumer Product Safety Commission; www.cpsc.gov
a. CPSC 16CFR-1201, Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.
5. DIN. "Deutsches Institut für Normung" (German institute for standardization); www.en-standard.eu/din-standards
a. DIN EN 1191, Windows and doors - Resistance to repeated opening and closing - Test method; German version EN 1191:2000
b. DIN EN ISO 12400, Windows and pedestrian doors - Mechanical durability - Requirements and classification
A. Coordination:
1. Coordinate top-hung head track support with structural drawings. See Section 05 1200.
2. Coordinate All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system and framing R.O.
B. Preinstallation Meetings: See Section 01 30 00.
A. For Contractor submittal procedures see Section 01 30 00.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's printed product literature for each All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system to be incorporated into the Work. Show performance test results and details of construction relative to materials, dimensions of individual components, profiles and colors.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system component sizes, dimensions and framing R.O., configuration, sliding and swing panels, direction of swing, stacking layout, typical head jamb, side jambs and sill details, type of glazing material, handle height and field measurements, if required.
D. Manufacturers' Instructions: Submit manufacturer's installation instructions.
E. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit Owner's Manual from manufacturer. Identify with project name, location and completion date, and type and size of unit installed.
NOTE: Delete the following Article if LEED is not applicable; edit to meet project LEED requirements.
F. Sustainable Design Submittals (USGBC LEED®): Refer to Section 01 81 15, LEED Design Requirements.
1. LEED 2009 (v3) Credits. Complete online LEED forms and submit other required materials as follows:
a. Materials and Resources (MR) Credits:
1). MR Credit 1.1 (MRc1.1): Building Reuse - Maintain Existing Exterior Walls, Floors and Roof
2). MR Credit 1.2 (MRc1.2): Building Reuse - Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
3). MR Credit 2 (MRc2): Construction Waste Management
NOTE: MR Credit 3 below can apply to reusing salvaged Sliding Glass Partition.
4). MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse - 5% (MRc3.1) or 10% (MRc3.2)
Submit percentage of products made from plant materials with a less than 10-year harvest cycle against the total value of building materials on the project.
b. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credits:
1). IEQ Credit 2 (IEQc2): Increased Ventilation - Case 2 - Naturally Ventilated Spaces
2). IEQ Credit 8.1 (IEQc8.1): Daylight & Views - Daylight 75% of Spaces
3). IEQ Credit 8.2 (IEQc8.2): Daylight & Views - Views for 90% of Spaces
2. LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID&C) Credits. Complete online LEED forms and submit other required materials as follows:
a. Materials and Resources (MR) Credits:
NOTE: MR Credit 1 below can apply to reusing salvaged Sliding Glass Partition.
1). MR Credit 1 (MRc1): Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction; Option 3 - Building and Material Reuse
b. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credits:
1). EQ Credit 7 (EQc7): Daylight
2). EQ Credit 8 (EQc8): Quality Views
Submit calculations or measurements for occupant spaces to meet sound transmission class ratings between adjacent spaces and reverberation time requirements within a room.
G. LEED Closeout Documentation:
NOTE: Edit below to meet project LEED requirements.
1. LEED 2009 (v3). Submit completed LEEDTM submittal Worksheet Templates for the following credits:
a. MRc1.1, MRc1.2, MRc2, MRc3, MRc6, IEQc2, IEQc8.1, IEQc8.2
2. LEED v4 (ID&C). Submit information and documentation to complete LEEDTM Worksheet Templates for the following credits:
a. MRc1, EQc7, EQc8
NOTE: NanaWall has over thirty (30) years experience in the manufacture of folding-sliding door systems for large openings for the North American market.
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer capable of supplying and installing complete, precision built, engineered, pre-fitted units of folding-sliding door systems for large openings for the North American market.
1. Manufacturer to have ISO 9001: 2008 quality management system registration.
2. Manufacturer to have ISO 14001: 2005 environmental management system registration.
B. Installer Qualifications: Installer experienced in the installation of manufacturer's products or other similar products for large openings. Installer to provide reference list of at least three (3) projects of similar scale and complexity successfully completed in the last three (3) years.
NOTE: Having a manufacturer trained and certified installer doubles the warranty coverage from five (5) to ten (10) years.
1. Installer to be trained and certified by manufacturer.
C. Single Source Responsibility: Furnish All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system materials from one manufacturer for entire Project.
A. Comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, Section 01 60 00 requirements, and as follows:
1. Deliver materials to job site in sealed, unopened cartons or crates.
a. Upon receipt, inspect the shipment to ensure it is complete, in good condition and meets project requirements.
2. Store material under cover in a clean and dry location, protecting units against weather and defacement or damage from construction activities, especially to the edges of panels.
A. Field Measurements: Contractor to field verify dimensions of rough openings (R.O.), stack storage areas, and floor bolt socket locations. Mark field measurements on shop drawing submittal.
A. Manufacturer Warranty: Provide All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system manufacturer's standard limited warranty as per manufacturer's published warranty document in force at time of purchase, subject to change, against defects in materials and workmanship.
1. Warranty Period beginning with the earliest of 120 days from Date of Delivery or Date of Substantial Completion:
a. Rollers: Ten (10) years
b. Transparent Vertical Edge Weather Seal UV Resistance: Five (5) years
c. All Other Components Except Screens: Ten (10) years
1). Exception: Five (5) years if NOT installed by manufacturer's certified trained installer.
A. Basis-of-Design Product by Manufacturer: NanaWall ClimaCLEAR by NANA WALL SYSTEMS, INC. (www.nanawall.com)
100 Meadow Creek Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Toll Free (800) 873-5673
Telephone: (415) 383-3148
Fax: (415) 383-0312
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
1. Substitution Procedures: See Section 01 20 00; Submit completed and signed:
a. Document 00 43 25, Substitution Request Form (During Procurement), or
b. Document 00 63 25, Substitution Request Form (During Construction).
A. Performance Criteria (Lab Tested): Low Profile Saddle Sill - Inward/Outward Opening
NOTE: Forced entry testing results are only applicable for the test unit type of locking.
Standard 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick tempered glass was used for testing.
Weeps are to be drilled in the field by the installer to manufacturer's requirements.
See manufacturer's latest published data regarding performance.
1. Air Infiltration (ASTM E283):
a. 0.46 cfm/ft2 (0.09 L/s/m2) at a static air pressure difference: of 1.57 psf (75 Pa)
2. Water Penetration (ASTM E331, ASTM E547): No uncontrolled water leakage at a static test pressure of 3.13 psf (150 Pa) with weeps.
NOTE: To accommodate higher structural wind loads using thicker glass contact NanaWall.
3. Structural Loading (ASTM E330): [ DP-40 ] [ DP-45 ]
a. Design Pressure - Positive: 30 psf (1436 Pa)
b. Design Pressure - Negative: 30 psf (1436 Pa)
NOTE: Acoustic performance below is achieved using laminated glass with a sound enhanced interlayer.
4. Acoustic Performance:
a. STC (ASTM E90): 34
b. OITC (ASTM E1332): 28
5. Forced Entry (AAMA 1304): Pass
6. Single Action Panels with Offset Hinges - Operation / Cycling Performance (AAMA 920):
350,000 cycles
B. LEED Characteristics:
1. LEED 2009 (v3)
a. MRc1.1: NanaWall exterior glass wall systems, not demolished in a renovation project, are reused in the same location.
b. MRc1.2: NanaWall interior glass wall systems, not demolished in a renovation project, are reused in the same location.
c. MRc2: NanaWall cardboard shipping crates are made of 60% recycled material and are 100% recyclable.
d. MRc3: NanaWall's components easily disassemble and reassemble to "Use as salvaged... or reused materials."
e. IEQc2: NanaWall systems provide natural ventilation in the open position, assisting in the 90% required natural ventilation of occupied spaces of ASHRAE 62.1.
f. EQc8.1: NanaWall glass wall assembly borrowed light brings daylight deeper into the floor plate.
g. EQc8.2: NanaWall glass wall assemblies provide direct outdoor lines of sight.
2. LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID&C)
a. MRc1: NanaWall can be easily disassembled for salvage and reuse.
b. EQc7: NanaWall glass wall assembly borrowed light brings daylight deeper into the floor plate.
c. EQc8: NanaWall glass wall assemblies provide direct outdoor lines of sight.
C. Design Criteria:
1. Sizes and Configurations: As indicated by the drawings for selected number and size of panels, location of swing panels, and location of tracks and stacking bays.
2. Unit Operation: Adjustable sliding hardware with top track;
a. [ sliding type. ]
b. [ end single action type. ]
3. Mounting Type: Top-hung
4. Panel Configuration: Straight
5. Stack Storage Configuration:
a. [ Perpendicular to wall ]
b. [ Parallel to wall ]
c. [ Remote ]
d. [ Pocket wall ]
NOTE: For partition units requiring acoustic performance keep the following paragraph. Edit to suit project conditions.
e. Glass Acoustical Performance (ASTM E413 and ASTM E1332): STC
NOTE: Acoustical ratings listed below are for the glass only and not the full panel system but will most likely be 7 to 8 dB lower than the glass STC rating when the sound gasketed framing is added.
1). [ 34; 3/8 inch (10 mm) single, tempered glass ]
2). [ 36; 3/8 inch (10 mm) single, laminated glass ]
3). [ 35; 1/2 inch (12 mm) single, tempered glass ]
4). [ 38; 1/2 inch (12 mm) single, laminated glass ]
5). [ 36; 9/16 inch (15 mm) single, tempered glass ]
6). [ 40; 9/16 inch (15 mm) single, laminated glass ]
7). [ 41; 3/4 inch (19 mm) single, laminated glass ]
8). [ 42; 13/16 inch (21 mm) single, laminated glass ]
9). [ 45; 1 inch (25 mm) single, laminated glass ]
NOTE: NanaWall panel interlocks are patent pending.
A. All-Glass Entrance and Storefront Description: All glass, top-hung, single track sliding system with panel interlocks, sheet glass panels, and vertical and horizontal seals. Manufacturer's standard top and bottom rail profiles, with head track, stacking bays, side jambs, and low-profile saddle sill with dimensions as shown on Drawings.
1. Provide aluminum head track, side jambs, hinges, low profile saddle sill, and face and edges of top and bottom rails with panel interlocks.
NOTE: Finishes can be mixed and matched. I.E. tracks can be white with all other aluminum extrusions clear anodized.
Extruded aluminum low-profile saddle sill can be either clear or dark bronze anodized.
a. Finish - Anodized (AAMA 611):
1). [ Clear ]
2). [ Dark bronze ]
3). [ Black ]
4). [ Brushed ]
5). [ Post assembly clear coated ]
NOTE: Specify post assembly clear coat for greater corrosion resistance.
b. Finish - Powder Coat (AAMA 2604):
1). Color as chosen from manufacturer's powder coating finish chart from
a). [ manufacturer's full RAL selection. ]
b). [ custom finish. ]
2). Gloss - Finish:
a). [ High Gloss ]
b). [ Matte ]
2. Panel Size (W x H): As indicated.
NOTE: Maximum W x H sliding panel sizes up to 4'-1" by 10'-6" (1.25 m by 3.2 m). Maximum W x H single action panel size up to 3'-7" by 10'-6" (1.10 m by 3.2 m).
Maximum 10'-6" (3.2 m) height is based on GANA recommendation for 1/2 inch (12 mm) glass. Verify glass with authorities having jurisdiction.
Maximum height is dependent on site wind load requirements.
3. Head Track Width x Depth: 2-7/8 x 2-3/4 inch (73 x 70 mm)
NOTE: Retain "Single Action End Panel Width" and/or "Single Action Non-Entry End Panel Width" subparagraphs below and edit to project requirements.
4. Single Action End Panel Width: 3'-7" (1100 mm)
NOTE: Single action non-entry end panel dimensions range between 1'-8" (500 mm) and 3'-7" (1092 mm). Insert dimension below to meet project requirements.
5. Single Action Non-Entry End Panel Width: < insert dimension > meeting pocket dimension constraints.
6. Top & Bottom Rail Depth: 2-1/2 inch (64 mm)
7. Top Rail Width: 4-1/8 inch (104 mm)
8. Bottom Rail Width: 4-1/8 inch (104 mm)
9. Rail End Cap: Male/female interlock.
10. Sill Type: ADA compliant, low-profile saddle sill.
11. Aluminum Extrusions: AIMgSi0.5 alloy, EN AW - 6060-T66
a. Thickness: 0.078 inch (2.0 mm) nominal
B. Glass and Glazing:
1. Safety Glazing: In compliance with ANSI Z97.1, CPSC 16CFR 1201, ASTM C1036 and ASTM C 1048.
2. Manufacturer's Standard Glass:
a. Glass Lite: Single
NOTE: Standard tempered glass is 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick.
Laminated glass has less structural strength than tempered glass.
When considering laminated glass, other options include:
Acoustic laminated with double interlayer, 1/2 inch (13 mm) thick.
Baseball impact laminated with quadruple interlayer, 9/16 inch (13.5 mm) thick.
b. Glass Thickness: [ 1/2 inch (12 mm) ] [1/2 inch 13 mm ] [ 17/32 inch (13.5 mm) ]
c. Glass Type: [ Tempered ] [ Laminated ]
3. Edges: Flat butt for all panels.
a. Exposed Edges: Flat polished/ground.
4. Factory Glazing:
a. Clamp installed for equal distribution of weight.
b. Glass edge top rail clearance to be no more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) with a minimum 7/8 inch (22 mm) bite.
c. Glass installed with bolts only NOT acceptable.
C. Sliding Hardware:
1. Two (2) unidirectional sliding panel carriers that are attached to each panel with a side adjustable stainless steel cast shoe and a stainless steel ball bearing axle.
a. Carriers to be glass fiber reinforced polyamide wheels with memory effect and polyamide bumpers
NOTE: Bumpers prevent metal-on-metal contact for quiet and smooth operation.
b. Metal-on-metal contact between top track and carriers NOT acceptable.
2. Maximum carrying capacity of two carriers on a panel to be: 330 lbs (150 kgs).
a. Carriers on panels to be installed such that each panel can be intelligently guided into the stacking bay without error and with single hand operation.
b. Non-single handed operation, not acceptable.
3. Adjustment: Provide system capable of specified amount of adjustments without removing panels from tracks.
D. Hardware on End Single Action Panel(s):
1. Offset hinged panels capable of swinging 150° in and 110° out.
2. Standard brushed stainless steel Reverse Tubo200 tubular handle starting at the top and extending down to hand height, with mortise lock and thumb turn inside.
a. Standard lockset; SFIC rim housing ICR7 as a temporary construction core.
3. Standard overhead door closer with hold-open function.
4. Standard bottom rail locking on floor bolt with mortise cylinder lock, with key/key operation.
NOTE: Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 above are standard with other items below optional. Edit to suit project requirements.
a. [ Standard lockset; 1-1/8 inch mortise lockset, Yale cam with key on inside/outside and chrome finish, as a temporary construction core. ]
NOTE: Option a. above is standard with other options below. Edit to suit project requirements to be supplied by Contractor.
b. [ Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC). ]
c. [ Large Format Interchangeable Core (LFIC). ]
d. [ Furnished by Section 08 71 00. ]
5. [ ADA compliant, acrylic chamfer rail. ]
NOTE: Option 6. is related to E.2., E.3. and E.4. below and with other options below. Edit to suit project requirements. Push/pull handles with black bumpers are on each end to minimize impact with glass.
Options below may NOT be used for Egress doors as operation is from inside only.
6. [ Push/pull handles on both sides in brushed stainless steel finish; 11-13/16 inch (350 mm) long. ]
7. [ Push/pull handles on both sides in brushed stainless steel finish in custom sizes. ]
8. [ Pull handle with push plate set in brushed stainless steel finish with length of 11-13/16 inch (350 mm). ]
9. [ Custom push/pull handles (by others). ]
Note: Provide template for holes and cut outs needed in glass.
10. [ No handles but with pull knob in brushed stainless steel finish. ]
11. [ No handles and no knob. ]
E. Hardware on Single Action Non-Entry End Panel(s):
1. Offset hinged panel that can swing 180°.
2. [ Standard locking bolt with crank handle at the top rail. ]
3. [ Standard foot activated floor bolt, with operation from inside only. ]
NOTE: Items 1, 2 and 3 above are standard with other items below optional. Edit to suit project requirements.
4. [ Bottom rail locking on floor bolt with half mortise cylinder lock, with key operation from inside only. ]
a. [ Standard lockset; 1-1/8 inch mortise lockset, Yale cam with key on inside and chrome finish, as a temporary construction core. ]
NOTE: Option a. above is standard with other options below. Edit to suit project requirements to be supplied by Contractor.
b. [ Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC). ]
c. [ Large Format Interchangeable Core (LFIC). ]
d. [ Furnished by Section 08 71 00. ]
F. Panels with Push/Pull Handles or Knobs: Provide handle height centered at 41-3/8 inch (105 cm) from bottom of the panel or as indicated otherwise.
G. Other Locking:
1. For Between Sliding Panels, provide foot-activated locks for floor bolts.
2. For Floor Bolts, provide side adjustable locking points recessed in ADA compliant low profile saddle sill.
H. Other Components:
1. Horizontal Seals: At top and bottom rails, provide sealing brush with double fins on the inside and the outside.
2. Transparent Vertical Edge Seals: Between panels, provide UV resistant edge mounted gaskets.
a. Light Transmission (LT): 75 percent or higher per ASTM D1003.
NOTE: Vertical edge seals help reduce air and water penetration, glass-to-glass contact, and sound transmission.
3. Vertical Side Jamb Seals: Between side jambs and panels, provide double Q-Lon seals.
A. Extruded aluminum frame and rail profiles, sliding hardware, locking hardware and handles, and glass to construct sliding glass wall.
1. Each unit factory pre-assembled and shipped with all components and installation instructions.
2. Exposed work to be carefully matched to produce continuity of line and design with all joints.
3. No raw edges visible at joints.
A. Sidelights with finish to match, as indicated. See Door Schedule.
A. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions per Section 01 70 00 and as follows:
1. Carefully examine rough openings with Installer present, for compliance with requirements affecting Work performance.
a. Verify that field measurements, substrates, tolerances, levelness, plumbness, cleanliness and other conditions are as required by the manufacturer, and ready to receive Work.
b. Verify the structural integrity of the header for deflection with live and dead loads limited to the lesser of L/720 of the span or 1/4 inch (6 mm). Provide structural support for lateral loads and eccentric load when the panels are stacked open.
NOTE: Similar structural support is needed for the stacking bay(s) and any upper track leading to it.
Structural support for lateral loads such as forced entry, etc. to be provided.
It's recommended that all building dead loads be applied to the header prior to installing the unit.
If so, and if a reasonable amount of time has been allowed for the effect of this dead load on the header, only then can the building live load be used to meet the above requirements of L/720 or 1/4 inch (6 mm).
If not, both dead and live loads need to be considered.
2. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
A. General: Install All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system in accordance with the Drawings, approved submittals, manufacturers' recommendations and installation instructions, and as follows:
1. Properly seal around opening perimeter.
2. Securely attach anchorage devices to rigidly fit top head track and stacking bay in place, level, straight, plumb and square. Install frame in proper elevation, plane and location, and in proper alignment with other work
3. Install glass panels, handles, lockset and other accessories in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
4. Sill drainage connection by others.
A. Field Tests and Inspections per Section 01 40 00 of the following:
1. Verify the All-Glass Entrance and Storefront system operates and functions properly. Adjust hardware for proper operation.
B. Non-Conforming Work: Repair or replace non-conforming work as directed by the Architect; see General and Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01, General Requirements.
A. Keep units closed and protect Sliding Glass Partition installation against damage from construction activities.
B. Remove protective coatings and use manufacturer recommended methods to clean exposed surfaces.
Nana Wall Systems, Inc. takes no responsibility for product selection or application, including, but not limited to, compliance with building codes, safety codes, laws, or fitness for a particular purpose. This guide specification is not intended to be verbatim as a project specification without appropriate modifications for the specific use intended and the particular requirements of a specific construction project.


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