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Harmonics and power quality are arguably the most important topics in the electrical construction industry today. And you can see the result of this in the vast array of digital multimeters, handheld oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, and other test equipment currently available.
Multimeters continue to evolve. One manufacturer has introduced three new handheld clamp-on style meters that are packed with technician-preferred features like a 4000-count, easy-to-read, LCD display, a data-hold button, and compact size, along with capabilities such as autoranging, true rms sensing, and wide measuring ranges (two meters measure current to 600A, the third measures to 1000A). Even with all these features, they are very affordable meters.
There's a multimeter with a flexible clamp-on 2000A current sensor that can wrap around odd-shaped busbars and individual or bundled cables up to 6 in. in diameter. Isn't it frustrating to almost be able to get your rigid clamp jaws in a tight space? Now such frustration is unnecessary. The multimeter itself is "stick style," and can be operated with one hand. It provides resolution of 0.1A in the 2000A range. Its max hold feature makes it excellent for determining inrush currents.
Multimeter accessory probes are getting smaller, more precise, higher in resolution, and better in frequency response. There's one that converts a non-true rms reading meter to a true rms reading meter now you can get the true rms feature without replacing your other average-responding meters.
A new microprobe measures down to 50 microamps (0.00005A). It's small enough to maneuver around circuit boards, yet it's accurate and practically noise-free.
It is possible to check current to a machine without pulling a conductor from the cable just to get your clamp around it. Now, a multiwire current damp allows you to read current in a multiwire cable, just by placing the jaws around the outside sheath - even if that cable has multiple conductors!
Devotees to Ray Waggoner's PQ Corner will appreciate the new harmonic analysis equipment that's available. One example is a handheld inductive meter with no menus to page through and no calculations to make. It renders accurate true rms readings of both current and voltage, and directly reads %THD, %DF, and CF (% total harmonic distortion, % distortion factor, and crest factor), as well as peak. It records min, max, average, and max peak. It can double as a harmonic and current transducer for an oscilloscope. Want even more features? You can get an analog bar graph, % ripple measurement, individual harmonic, THDF (transformer harmonic derating factor), K-factor for transformer sizing, auto/manual ranging, audible indicators, and auto-off in the same type of instrument.
You might find one of the new recorders extremely valuable. Consider a book-sized three-channel (two analog, one logic) unit that does five types of harmonic analysis to the 40th order, as well as normal recorder functions. The recorder works off a nickel-cadmium battery or an AC adapter.
New chart recorder models are strong evidence that manufacturers are responding to consumer demand. Consider one new recorder that's just over a foot wide yet accommodates a full 8-in. chart. The compactness doesn't come from unusable tiny controls; in fact, it has oversize controls so you can still use them while wearing safety glasses and gloves.
Category Fifteen
These items have appeared over the past year in EC&M's Product News section and received the highest reader response in their category.
Coil and winding tester
The new All-Test IV Pro is for use with motors, generators, transformers, coils, windings, capacitors, solenoids, and ballasts. Product automatically compares stored references, or former tests, with new test results. It stores more than 500 motors or coils with references or test results. Gives a complete picture of the condition of a coil or motor and detects early turn-to-turn faults, meggers insulation resistance to ground, shows open windings, and measures phase balance and phase angle.
Ground-resistance tester
Models 3710/3730 measure ground rod and grid resistance without the use of auxiliary ground rods. Both meters measure ground resistance from 1 to 1200 ohms without disconnecting the rod under test. Model 3730 includes both an alarm function and a memory function, which will store up to 99 field measurements.
AEMC Instruments
Circuit tracing
The Ferret circuit tracing system quickly and accurately locates shorts and opens in cable and conduit runs in walls, concrete slabs, or even underground. Product is a battery-operated tracing system that uses an encoded audio signal, which facilitates rapid circuit location without "bleed over" to other wires in the vicinity.
UFI/Industrial Technology Div.
Ground tester
The Hazardous Ground Tester, Model HGT-120A, instantly determines the integrity of the ground wire on 120V AC circuits. Simply plug the device into an outlet, extension cord, or multiple outlet strip, and an easy-to-read light pattern will instantly indicate that the ground is safe or hazardous.
A. W. Sperry
Infrared scanner
The Thermovision 500 Series, a new series of handheld infrared condition monitoring imagers, provides users a choice of Infrared Focal Plane Array (IRFPA) imaging systems. The 510 offers good features and resolution. The 550, in addition to the high resolution associated with current focal plane array systems, incorporates a number of unique operating and data storage and image processing features.
AGEMA Infrared Systems
Digital multimeter
The TekDMM 150 is 42 x 145 x 25 mm in size, small enough to fit into a shirt pocket. It is an autoranging DMM with range hold on an analog display. The DC range is 300mV to 600V. AC range is 3V to 600V. And it can test resistance, continuity, and diode.
Category Fifteen
Power meter
The Model 39 Power Meter measures power and power factor on single-phase or balanced 3-phase, 3-conductor systems from one single-phase measurement. Also measures true rms voltage and current and displays individual harmonics up to the 31st. It reads peak and total harmonic distortion for complex voltages and currents, and gives immediate readings of crest factors, kvar, and k-factor with no manual calculations.
True megohmmeters
The Model 1005 is a 500V megohmmeter, and the Model 1015 is a 500V and 1000V megohmmeter. Both are built with resilient Lexan and include free shockproof rubber housing, test leads, alligator clips, soft carrying case, and a full one-year warranty. Units are built to UL3111, CSA, IEC1010, and VDE specifications.
AEMC Instruments
Multimeter and adaptor
Available are the Digital Pen Multimeter, Model PMM-1 and an accessory AC current adapter, Model PMM-C. PMM-1 features 600VAC and DC protection on all ranges. Measures ACV to 600V, DCV to 600V, Ohms to 30 meg, Diode check, auto power off. The PMM-C fits into the PMM-1 input terminals and allows you to measure up to 300AAC.
Amprobe Instrument
Clamp-on multimeter
Models 701 and 703 are professional multimeters with full functions. Units read AAC and VAC, VDC, ohms, continuity, have a diode test function, a low battery indicator, a 600V working voltage, and are autoranging. Model 703 is Trms and provides a frequency function.
AEMC Instruments
Continuity tester
The Vol-Con Lite Voltage/Continuity Tester has automatic switching between voltage and continuity testing. Voltage can be measured three different ways. LEDs show voltage from as low as 6V while the neon lamp identifies voltages from 120V. Test maximums are 240VDC and 48VAC. The product can be self-tested to check for proper operation.
Ideal Industries
Power meter
The Model 3910 provides seven essential power measurement values; including Arms, V rms, kvar, PF, kW, and Hz. The peak function allows the user to select A, V, or W for a peak measurement and also displays the associated values at that particular peak. Can display up to four measurements at a time.
AEMC Instruments
Handheld power analyzer
The Power Platform 4300 can measure, record, and analyze power quality, harmonics, and energy. This includes true rms volts and current, W, VA, var, PF, frequency, harmonic distortion for V and A, k-factor, demand, transients, and other power parameters. Uses a PCMCIA ROM "TASKCard," which is inserted in the instrument to run specific operations. Can diagnose false tripping of breakers and other power-related problems.
Dranetz Technologies
Digital clamp meter
The Model 330AC clamp meter is a multifunction product capable of high-accuracy AC current measurement. Measures AC current to 750A, AC and DC voltage, and resistance. Measures AC current in two ranges (200A and 750A) with 1.0% accuracy. Accurate AC current measurements can be made regardless of the position of the conductor inside the jaw.
B+K Precision
Fault locating system
The DART 5000 system offers flexibility to handle a variety of situations that can occur in the field, from locating low-resistance faults in simple cable systems to locating high-resistance faults in complex cable systems such as networks. Comes with time domain reflectometry (TDR) and digital arc reflection modes as standard.
AVO International
Clamp-on multimeters
The LH40 series of AC/DC, true rms, auto-ranging, clamp-on multi-meters combines multiple features. Three models, LH240, LH1040, LH2040, make up the new series, which adhere to IEC 1010 and UL 3111-1 safety standards, and meet EMC requirements. Accurate to [+ or -] 1% of reading [+ or -] 3 digit, the products have current ranges of 40 and 200A (LH240), 400 and 1000A (LH 1040), and 400 and 2000A (LH2040). Each of the multi-meters features true rms measurement of distorted waveforms.
Fiberoptic tester
The FIS Fiber Optic Continuity Tester verifies light continuity in both singlemode and multimode fiber. The 615 nm visible red LED light source transmits light into the fiber core, providing visual identification at the fiber's end. The unit's flashlight design is ruggedized for indoor and outdoor use, and runs on AA alkaline batteries.
Fiber Instrument Sales
Analog multimeter
The AM-6B, a new model, has functions that include: 1.5V battery test scale, dB scale (for telecommunication applications), higher input impedance (4k[ohms]/Volt), fuse and diode protected for misapplication up to 250V, 5[[micro]ampere] to 300mADC measurement, 10mV to 600VDC measurement, a dual resistance scale up to 1 mega ohm, and large display. Comes complete with MTL-6B test leads, one AA battery, and fuses (spare fuse included).
Amprobe Instrument
The Model 5600 performs reliable low-resistance measurements with test currents of 10A and resolution to one micro-ohm utilizing the four-wire Kelvin bridge method. This method eliminates test lead resistance providing an accuracy of 0.25%. The unit is housed in a heavy-duty sealed case for rugged field use. Displays resistance, over-rage, and reversed connection of measurement leads.
AEMC Instruments
Flash multimode OTDR
This optical time domain reflectometry meter is designed for use in LAN fiberoptic cable installation and servicing. With simple four-button operation, the unit is easy to use. Available in 850 nm, 1300 nm, or dual wavelength models for use in typical LAN applications.
AC/DC clamp-on multimeter
The LH630, a 600A, AC/DC clamp-on multimeter, for the measurement of current, voltage, resistance, continuity, and testing diodes, conforms to IEC 1010 safety standards and features a tactile barrier and special jaw design to provide users with added confidence when making measurements in hazardous voltage areas. Has a current range of 400 to 600A and measures current with the DC or AC responding method. Includes a 400/600V voltmeter and 400/4000 ohm meter.
Handheld DMM
Safety features of the MX56 digital multimeter include full water and dust sealing. Test lead retainers keep leads from being accidentally disconnected. Recalibration is digital via a serial interface and requires no opening of the meter. The model has a digitally display resolution of 50,000 counts, a 25-fold improvement over traditional 2000-count multimeters, and offers true rms measurement for accuracy in handling nonsinusoidal, or irregular waveforms.
Metrix Instruments
Ground fault finder kit
This kit (Cat. No. 62-142) is used for identifying the exact location of high-resistance earth-ground faults in underground cable. The one-person-operated system sets up quickly and is ideal for remote locations. Consists of a 12V battery-powered pulse generator, a receiver frame, and 9V-battery-powered receiver with a self-centering meter to indicate the direction of the fault.
Ideal Industries
Cable locator
The Split-Box Pipe and Cable Locator, a handheld instrument in the "split-box" (transmitter/receiver) design, traces underground conductive networks such as electric power cables, water and gas mains, telephone and cable TV lines. Determines the depth of buried lines and locates underground metallic masses such as valve caps and manhole covers. Features a built-in speaker for audio output, and a headpone jack for silent operation.
AVO International
Power analyzer
This portable, battery operated true rms power analyzer, Model 380801, features four large LCDs that display watts, power factor, or VA, voltage or Hz, and amps for monitoring and auditing power consumption of single-phase devices. Included are an RS232 interface and Windows-based data acquisition software that enables the user to capture data for PC display and analysis.
Extech Instruments
Clamp-on testers
A series of rugged digital clamp-on testers, the Snapper II Models 2343 and 2345, provides a wide variety of measurement functions to meet most application needs. The Model 2343 offers a high-speed 40 segment bar graph and a 4000-count digital readout. The 2343 has auto or manual ranging and offers data hold, max hold, and peak hold.
Power analyzer
The Elcontrol NANOVIP power meter, a handheld, battery powered instrument, measures seven fundamental parameters: voltage, current, active power, apparent power, reactive power, power factor, and frequency. Measurements are digitally displayed in true rms. Readings have a 1% accuracy, even with a power variation from 7W to 150kW or from 35Wto 750kW.
AVO International
True rms clamp meter
The true rms 400A DC/AC Mini Clamp Meter provides high resolution for accurate, low level measurements of AC and DC current. Unit is ideal where distorted waveforms may otherwise cause inaccuracies. A 4000 count display includes a fast 40 segment bargraph. Autoranging, noncontact frequency measurements range up to 1000 kHz. Has overload protection to 400ADC. The jaws open to 0.9 in. (23 mm).
Extech Instruments
Handheld test tool
The ScopeMeter B test tool, a 100 MHz handheld tool with a high-contrast, cold-cathode, fluorescent backlit display, is 10 times brighter than previous ScopeMeter test tool screens. In addition to its brighter screen and higher bandwidth, the instrument offers a number of new features. It is available in four models.
AC power analyzer
The PowerSight PS 3000 energy Analyzer is a 3-phase handheld instrument that performs 100 different types of electric power measurements each second. Product is a combination harmonic analyzer, demand analyzer, data logger, and disturbance analyzer. Features include logging of voltages in either phase-phase or phase-neutral notation. Waveforms may be saved for later viewing and printing on a computer.
Summit Technology
Ground probe
The earth ground resistance tester, Ground Probe Model GP-1, is a rugged, battery-operated unit that can download to a PC. The unit's 100 memory locations allow storage of two-point, three-point (fall of potential), and four-point resistance/resistivity test results.
Amprobe Instrument
Multimeter/component tester
The high function digital multimeter (DMM), the DM16XL, reads volts, ohms, and amps. This meter also features measuring modes for frequency, capacitance, logic test, transistor test, as well as continuity and diode test.
True rms clamp-on
The ACDC-3000 Digital True rms AC/DC clamp-on offers true rms 1000A AC/DC; ACV/DCV; 1 msec. peak hold; record mode-min, max, average; and frequency measurement through jaw and voltage inputs. It features a backlit display, auto/manual ranging duty cycle, data hold, 3 3/4 digit 4000 count LCD, analog bargraph, and is UL, CE-, and CSA-approved. The unit includes a carrying case, test leads, battery, and manual.
Amprobe Instrument
Harmonic analyzer
The HA-5000 Harmonic Analyzer has the capability to conduct both trend recordings of power quality as well as analysis capability on a single-cycle basis. Records true rms up to the 50th harmonic. The 32-channel (8 analog/24 math channels) instrument captures up to 720 individual events (cycles) as well as trend recordings. Provides 256 samples per cycle. Features include a graphics display for onsite decision-making capability as well as a Windows- based graphing and reporting software for analysis back at the office. The LCD, backlit graphics display shows harmonic spectrum for the captured wave, real time vector plot of phasor diagram, single-cycle waveforms, and trend recording. Plots sine wave, graphs, spectrum and text data in the field through use of optional portable printer.
Rustrak Instruments
Tool tester
The tool tester performs Hi-Pot and current leakage tests and verifies proper operation of electrical equipment used in the workplace and on construction sites. It ensures that the primary circuit power and ground conductors are properly wired and connected. It also applies a high-voltage potential between power and ground conductors to make sure that no unintentional leakage or arching paths exist between power and ground. The product is nondestructive to the equipment under test, and tests can be accomplished in a short time.
Mitchell Instrument
The clamp-on style digital multi-meters, Models AC69, AC65, and AD105, are part of a full range of portable, handheld test instruments that include DMMs and power analysis meters. More than 10 new models for testing and servicing electrical equipment and systems are available. Also available are complementary accessories, test leads, Hall-effect DC/AC current probes, temperature adapters, and fiberoptic power meters.
Full function DMM
Model 380800 is used for checking the value of motor run and start capacitors and for detecting shorted or open capacitors. It performs all multimeter functions including AC/DC volts and current, resistance, diode test and continuity beeper. The product completes with test leads, alligator clips, 9V battery, and protective rubber holster.
Extech Instruments
Clamp-on tester
The true rms current, clamp-on tester 234503 features a 3.5 LCD display, analog bargraph, and auto or manual ranging. Its frequency characteristics allow for current measurement from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The device can be used with an oscilloscope for waveform monitoring or with a recorder. A built-in low-pass filter eliminates harmonics to measure currents only at commercial frequencies.
Yokogawa Corp. of America
Primary power analyzer
Now offered is a handheld power analyzer system for troubleshooting and power system maintenance of primary power distribution lines. The new 41B/AA Primary Power Analyzer combined with Amp and Volt LiteWire Sensors gives measurements, data storage, a computer/printer interface, optimize and power line efficiency, and improved power quality.
Multimeter system
This 10-function multimeter includes frequency, capacitance, resistance, and temperature, and features data hold on a large 1999 count display. Built-in datalogging permits the user to capture and record up to 4048 readings for later analysis. A Go/No-Go digital signal output alarm jack can be used for control and industrial automation. System includes multimeter with stand, spare fuse, 9V battery, test leads, Window Data Acquisition Software, and three Basic programs on 3.5 in. disk.
Extech Instruments
Clamp meter
The Model 36 Clamp Meter combines AC/DC measurements and true rms sensing. The Model 36 is both a digital multimeter (DMM) and a current probe in one handheld unit. Jaws are tapered for easy access into crowded junction boxes and can accommodate conductors up to 1.5 in.
Patch cable tester
The Wiring Verifier provides fast and reliable testing of continuity and wiring schemes for two-, three-, and four-pair cables terminated with modular plugs. Also can verify conductor continuity for coaxial cables. Indicates opens, shorts, miswires, reversals, and crossed pairs of cables terminated with modular plugs.
Ideal Industries
Clamp-on datalogger
This product measures true, apparent power, and power factor with built-in datalogger. Clamp jaws open to 1.8 in. (46 mm). Displays true rms volts, amps, power factor, watts Min/Max, and average. Also measures resistance, continuity, and frequency.
Extech Instruments
Second-generation meter
The new 12B digital multimeter offers high functionality and has a rotary dial, which makes for even faster, simpler operation. Combines new user interface with recording features that capture elusive and intermittent problems. The min/max feature records the highest and lowest voltage readings during a 100-hr period and time-stamps them to the nearest minute.
Calibrating meter
The Model 680 4-20 mA simulator is part of a line of instrumentation controls. Unit is an adjustable current source meter for calibrating and testing of instrumentation modules that monitor a 4-20 mA current loop. Two adjustments, COARSE and FINE, are provided for the user to set the output to the desired current level.
Time Mark
Fiberoptic tester
The Optical Verifier or OV-1 is a field tester built for applications including LAN, Telco, and CATV. The unit provides zero reset (reference) capability for direct loss readout of fiber under test. Three wavelengths (850 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm) are available with 0.1 dBm resolution. Laser source(s) are available in 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths. LED source(s) are available for 850 nm or 1300 nm wavelengths.
Fiber Instrument Sales
Digital multimeter
This unit provides 30 ranges and 8 multimeter functions, including DC/AC voltage, DC/AC current, resistance, diode test, transistor test, and audible continuity test. Designed to meet IEC-1010 standards, this DMM provides [+ or -] 0.5% basic DC voltage accuracy.
Extech Instruments
Cable locator
The 8875 portable locator, capable of pinpointing buried cable, pipe, wire, and faults, features a pushbutton depth indicator for finding any buried conductor at a depth of up to 15 ft. The absolute signal strength feature simplifies path identification. As the receiver is positioned over the target cable, the highest number displayed in peak mode and the lowest number in null mode identifies the cable path.
Rycom Instruments
Electrical cable aging monitor
The Indenter Polymer Aging Monitor provides a nondestructive means of in-situ evaluation of low-voltage electrical cable insulation and jacket aging. The system measures the compressive modulus and force relaxation constant of the cable insulation and jacket to provide information comparable to that of elongation-at-break testing without damaging the cables.
DMM with waveform display
With the ability to display a waveform in a lightweight unit, the TekWaveMeter THM 420 model is a multipurpose tool designed for various uses. In meter mode, the instrument operates like a traditional DMM, with numerical readings like volts, amps, and continuity.
Phase rotation tester
The PRT-100 identifies the leads of a 3-phase motor and detects the sequence of the power line. Once the motor and line leads are properly identified, the motor can be wired so that it turns in the desired direction on the first try. The unit also detects phase loss and no voltage conditions.
Diversified Electronics
Three-phase harmonics meter
The 41B handheld power harmonics analyzer features direct 3-phase readouts from a simple-to-make single-phase measurement. Also has enhanced operation and an improved record mode for easy data capture. Product provides quick, direct measurements, data storage, a computer/printer interface, and harmonics software.
Now offered is this autoranging multimeter with a large LCD window. Has a 1999-count main display plus three 9999-count sub-displays and a fast 41-count bargraph. Min/max and average simultaneous readings, 10A AC/DC fuse, Hi and Lo limits, auto hold, auto power off are standard features.
Extech Instruments
Temperature/humidity recorder
The Model ST-100VE is a compact recorder that can document readings for up to 6 months on lint-free, pressure-sensitive roll chart paper. A clear digital display provides exact room temperature and relative humidity readings. The product has an RS-232C interface for computer hookup. Uses long-life internal batteries.
Versatile datalogger
The RCC InterPower is an eight-channel datalogger that measures four voltage and four current channels including neutrals. Unit also measures all power parameters (kW, kVA, kvar, PF) and harmonics to the 31st for each phase and neutral. Demand, Hz, and THD are some of the other measured variables. Memory system uses an internal 128 K or an insertable SRAM card to 2 meg. Downloading to a computer is either by standard RS232, or the SRAM is used in a PCMCIA slot.
RCC Electronics
Portable case for analyzer
The Lockable Portable Case (LPC-4300) is an optional accessory for the manufacturer's Power Platform 4300 (PP4300). It consists of a rugged, high impact plastic case, a voltage measurement cable assembly, and a 115VAC cable assembly. The cables, case, and all connections to it are waterproof and meet NEMA 4X requirements.
Dranetz Technologies
DMM into clamp-on
The new CA383 Clamp-on Adapter will turn a digital multimeter into a clamp-on current meter. Plug the CA383 into a DMM with a 20mAand 200mA AC range for 0 to 20 and 0 to 200 AC amperage measurement; or a DMM with a 40mA and 400mA AC range for 0 to 40 and 0 to 400 amperage measurement. Has 1 1/4-in. jaw.
Universal Enterprises
Infrared measurement
The intrinsically safe Raynger PM, a handheld infrared thermometer designed to measure temperature in environments where sparks can cause deadly explosions, features rugged electronics. Applications include petrochemical refineries, chemical plants, laminating processes, and food grain processing.
Handheld multimeter
The RR 2000 handheld multimeter features a flexible clamp-on 2000A AC current sensor that is capable of wrapping around irregularly shaped busbars and individual or bundled cables up to 6 in. in dia. Ideal for current measurement in areas that will not accommodate traditional, rigid jaw multimeters.
LEM Instruments
Cable locators
The 8840/8850 Pathfinder portable locator accurately locates the path and depth of cable. This product has been upgraded to include the availability of a peaking antenna in the receiver. Product alerts user against digging into buried cable.
Rycom Instruments
DC/AC probe
The MicroProbe uses the latest current measurement technology for accurate readings as low as 100[[micro]ampere] with clamp-on convenience. Ultra-compact design is made to fit into those hard-to-reach spaces. Unit can be connected directly to any DMM or oscilloscope.
AEMC Instruments
Multifunction calibrator
The Model 423940 provides two channels for simultaneous source and measure, a useful feature when calibrating blind controllers and transmitters. A 2-line LCD display indicates the source value being output (mV, mA, ohm, tc, or RTD) and the input from devices under test (mV, V, or mA).
Extech Instruments
Digital clamp-on meter
The ACD-10 Super will directly measure ACA, ACV, and resistance. A data hold and an audible indicator for continuity along with an auto power-off feature are all standard. The maximum conductor size is 1.02 in. and there is overload protection on all functions. Products is UL- and CSA-approved.
Amprobe Instrument
Power monitor
When disturbances occur, the 3100 PQNode places up to four calls (to computers, numeric, and alpha-numeric pagers). When called, the monitor uses synthesized speech to describe power quality at the site. Users can respond quickly to power quality problems - and also to process control concerns. The unit also initiates calls on receiving signals from its two contact inputs that can be connected to critical process equipment.
Basic Measuring Instruments
AC/DC high-current clamps
Introduced are new high-current clamp-on Hall-effect transformers that meet the new IEC-1010-1 Category III safety standard for operating up to 1000V. Designed for use with multimeters, power loggers, and harmonic analyzers.
Autoranging DMM
The new Autoranging digital multimeter, Model 380770, provides 29 ranges and 10 multimeter functions, including DC/AC voltage, DC/AC current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, diode test, transistor test, and audible continuity test. This DMM provides [+ or -]0.3% basic DC voltage accuracy. A 1-in. LCD display provides 3200 counts with two to three updates per sec and a 32-segment bargraph.
Extech Instruments
Electrical testers
The new 7-300 and 7-600 Electrical testers make the job easy for both entry-level users and seasoned professionals who want a compact first-line troubleshooting tool. They automatically switch to the right setting - volts AC or DC, continuity and ohms - and show the results on a 4000-count digital display.
Wire identification
The Model WS-6A sorts up to 6 single or 6 pairs of unpowered wires with or without a known ground path. Tests for continuity, opens, and short circuits. Connect colored identifier leads to one end of cable and a common ground, then connect wire sorter at the opposite end.
A.W. Sperry Instruments
Insulation monitor
This unit continuously monitors the insulation resistance level of standby motors and generators and alerts the user if the insulation level falls below an acceptable level. It features a prealarm adjustable from 0.5 to 10 Mohms and a main alarm adjustable from 0.1 to 2 Mohms.
Line monitoring
The Power Recorder records and analyzes voltage, current, power quality, power consumption, harmonics, and flicker simultaneously. Fourteen instruments are now in one 13-lb package. "Full Disclosure" technology captures all power parameters in complete detail without swapping hardware or software modules. User configurable and fully upgradable.
Reliable Power Meters
Power analyzer
The VIP System 3 has a graphic display/printer and measures 3-phase volts, amps, PF, kW, kVA, Hz, kWh, kvar, and harmonic distortion. Kit includes meter, probes, CTs, case, and the VIP utilities 2.0 software. The software allows MS-DOS local PC communication or remote via modem.
Elcontrol Energy/Northeast Resource Group
Insulation testers
The new Megger BM400 Series of autoranging analog/digital insulation and continuity testers is available. Features 1mA insulation output current, 200mA short-circuit current output, automatic discharge of tested item, and measurement range to 1Gohm.
AVO International
Clamp-on probe
The 22747E clamp-on probe works with digital multimeters. Measures true rms AC and DC, and AC currents from 100[[micro]ampere]. The 22747E outputs 1mV DC per mA, AC, or DC. For ground and leakage current measurement, fault/signal location, and industrial process controls.


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Dec. 23, 2008 -- In a warning letter to Coca-Cola, the FDA says that Diet Coke Plus is "misbranded."
The FDA says that Diet Coke Plus doesn't meet the FDA's nutritional standards for the term "plus." The FDA also states that it "does not consider it appropriate to fortify snack foods such as carbonated beverages." The letter, dated Dec. 10, 2008, is posted on the FDA's web site.
Diet Coke adds niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, and magnesium.
Scott Williamson, a Coca-Cola North America spokesman, tells WebMD via email that Coca-Cola takes seriously the issues raised by the FDA and points out that "this does not involve any health or safety issues, and we believe the label on Diet Coke Plus complies with FDA policies and regulations." Williamson says Coca-Cola will provide a detailed response to the FDA in early January.

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text: Monday, July 30, 2012 APTA Moves Forward With Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines As part of APTA's strategic objective to reduce unwarranted variation in care, 32 association members representing 11 sections participated in a clinical practice guidelines (CPG) workshop on July 25-27 with the goal of developing a process to successfully complete and publish CPG. Joe Godges, PT, DPT, MA, OCS, and Sandra Kaplan, PT, PhD, facilitated the workshop, which included a presentation of a CPG development methodology and interactive discussion on how to apply the methodology to successfully develop CPG for the physical therapist profession. Workshop participates were chosen following a call to sections in April to submit nominations for a guideline lead and, if indicated, key team member(s) who had defined a key clinical question or topic they would like to address with CPG. Through the call, 13 topics were identified for CPG. They include falls, deep vein thrombosis, vestibular neuritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, lymphedema and pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and determining a review process for the current Orthopaedic Section guidelines. CPG development is part of APTA's evidence-based documents initiative, which stems from motions from APTA's Board of Directors. The initiative aims to provide structure, process, and resources for the development of evidence-based documents that facilitate the translation of research findings into physical therapist practice. In addition to CPG, the initiative supports the development of position statements, clinical summaries, technical summaries, critical appraisal summaries, and guidance statements. Sandra Kaplan, PT, PhD (left), and Joe Godges, PT, DPT, MA, OCS (seated on right), facilitated APTA's first workshop on developing clinical practice guidelines. Comments So, will the information collected be on the PTNow page? I wonder how this information will be disseminated? I believe the plan is for this to go to members as well as non-members to reduce unwarranted variations in practice across the scope and breadth of physical therapy. Posted by Beth Ward, PT, DPT on 7/31/2012 7:48 AM PTNow, which is being developed to help reduce unwarranted variation in practice and to improve patient care, will be a likely home for many of these resources. PTNow is still in beta development. Moving forward, the PTNow Editorial Board will review materials produced as part of APTA's evidence-based documents initiative and incorporate them into the site as appropriate. Posted by News Now staff on 7/31/2012 1:45 PM


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The mayor of a tiny central Pennsylvania town is being asked to resign over racist pictures on his Facebook page, including two depicting apes with captions referring to President Barack Obama and his family.
One image of a wagon full of orangutans refers to "moving day'' at the White House.
Several West York borough council members say they want to see Mayor Charles Wasko leave office.
Wasko didn't respond to a Facebook message and wasn't answering his home telephone Thursday. Reached by the York Daily Record, he used a vulgar term to describe what's "going on up at the borough office.''
Wasko isn't paid as mayor and votes only to break ties on the council. He also oversees the police department in the borough of 4,500, which is about 100 miles west of Philadelphia.


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The Hateful Eight is a thrilling crime carnage that crawls and feeds on utter suspense. The movie breathes on both thrill and gore to produce a convoluted drama that will keep you riveted to the screen.
The Plot of The Hateful Eight Movie
Quentin Tarantino has a knack for making the awesome. Not only does he walk in with a dope gore crime drama in his baggage, but he directs the tale magnificently too.
The plot, strewn across three hours of engaging drama, entails six chapters akin to a book that has been well portrayed by a stellar cast. The front runner is Quentin's ace Samuel L. Jackson under the skin of Major Marquis Warren, and Kurt Russell as John Ruth, a.k.a The Hangman, to do us the honors in the form of bounty hunters. The latter carries a brutal plot alongside in cuffs. Everyone is headed towards a chaotic world waiting at Minnie's haberdashery.
What is quite beautiful is the way the story unfolds. It has an eerie feel to it. You feel like nothing's wrong and yet everything is.
The theme is loosely based on blood law, where shooting a perpetrator is simply a form of justice nail and jackhammering it down is a perfect way to end it. But you need to understand if it's a bandit landscape, killing or shooting without a conscience, without batting an eye, is an acceptable way of living.
Other Characters and Music in Eight, The Hateful
Jennifer Jason Leigh is simply outstanding as Daisy Domergue. Channing Tatum has basically a cameo of a role. Walton Goggins is exceptional as Sheriff. Demian Bichir's short stint as Bob can't be overlooked either. Both Madsen and Roth have done their bits brilliantly.
Ennio Morricone's theme is addictive as he weaves a thrilling score to complement the tale. Sometimes fed in by awesome songs like Apple Blossom, Now you're All Alone and There Won't Be Many Coming Home, cut off superbly by Quentin frames, the end product turns out to be sheer delight.
Tarantino's head is a cruel world. Bullets and gore are his favorite props. But it's never confined to that. He always has a unique story to tell, which makes for a great movie watching experience. You can almost sway to the Tarantino rhythm as he prolongs frames for emphasis.
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But sometimes you do wish some editing to take over and snip off some unwanted bits quickly and be over with. What the movie misses on is gut-wrenching tension that used to be the crux of Quentin's earlier works.
Another downside of The Hateful Eight is at times you feel everything enacted. There is a fluency missing in the flick that fails to connect every act. With a screenplay that appears being 'read' and crispy lines that fail to mingle with others, for a touch of the innate, it seems more of a theatrical put-on act. It is only by the time you reach Chapter Four that you begin enjoying the flick truly, for it is then when sham paves way for clarity and things become more dramatic.
The Final Verdict
Sans the above minute details and The Hateful Eight is still a gorgeous criminal entertainer that speaks only of brilliance. Go watch! Tarantinites shouldn't miss it for the world!
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Sound Off: The best album releases of 2012. Plus eps, mixtapes, and more.
I live to discover great new music; it's like a beam of sonic sunshine. It's easier to say things were better back in the day, but there's a lot of exciting music being released all the time. Here's a sampling of what's coming out this year from old friends you've loved in the past and younger artists you may not have heard of.
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The Guide to Advertising Appeals
The unwritten rule of effective advertising involves creating ads that attract people's feelings, these appeals could be broadly categorized into fear, sex, humor, music, rationality, feelings and scarcity. These appeals are something which are felt by everybody globally, no matter race, financial stance or intelligence.Remember an advert that you could remember, what appeal made it happen have? odds are it squeeze into among the "magic 7″ appeals, possibly even using a combination of the appeals. Pointless to state the effective advertisement isn't just the main one you remember, however the one you remember inside a positive light. Effective marketers can create advertisements customers favorably recall in memory… and everyone knows positive attitudes result in positive behaviors, for example consumers buying your products! Here is a help guide to while using appeals, highlighting both good and bad effects connected with while using advertising appeals.
Fear Appeal – The very first advertising appeal and possibly the very best up to now, may be the advertising benefit of fear. Fear is definitely an emotion which has existed as lengthy as intelligible existence has walked our planet. Fear advertising focuses on emotional responses from people to a perceived threat, typically severity and vulnerability. One particualr fear appeal could be an advert for any "website hosting" company concentrating on the seriousness of downtime experienced on the website and also the customers vulnerability of losing business because of downtime. The Great – Fear appeals are usually very persuasive and are ideal for recording peoples attention, just like an eye-catching advertisement of the hurt vehicle crash victim because of drink diving. Unhealthy – difficult to gauge just how much fear to make use of, an excessive amount of and you may scare people from your ads and not enough fear and no-one will notice your ad.
Attractiveness – Another universal facet of being human, sex has been utilized for a long time by marketers to capture attention from the sexes. Using sex could be subliminal, sexually suggestive, nudity or sensuality, ever notice how many people that come in ads are usually attractive? A good example of sexual advertising is by using the America's Next Top Model Tv show, that has ads showing the women in sexually suggestive clothes to entice male viewers to look at episodes. The Great – Sex is shown to cut through clutter, in case your advertising inside a busy time-slot using sex appeals can help your ad get observed, this can help increase brand recognition Unhealthy – Sex appeals could be provocative and could cause negative reactions with various cultures (non-western) and sex appeals are extremely prevalent nowadays they no more carry the WOW-factor before.
Humor Appeal – Everybody likes to laugh and almost everyone has negative attitudes towards advertising but positive reactions to humor, someone watching a ad laughs, informs people the joke and remembers this greatly helps marketers. There are lots of memorable TV ads which use humor to advertise their brands, the John West Salmon ad in which a man fights a bear for salmon effectively leverages the humor appeal The Great – Humor is among the best means of cutting through advertising clutter as funny ads tend to be more easily observed through the more and more time-scarce consumer, humor will get attention, stays in peoples recollections and frequently win awards Unhealthy – it is crucial that the joke doesn't overpower the company or its connected motto, if people recall the joke although not the company this isn't effective. Advertisers should also be culturally aware as what's funny in a single culture might be offensive in another.
Music Appeal – Music is one thing that everybody enjoys, music is one thing that's both personal and results in individuals to recall moments which are both negative and positive within their existence. Music helps capture attentions and connect to most effective and quickest feelings. A good example of music appeal is soda company 7UP while using song 'sunshine' through the Partridge family, this helped resonate the content for their target audience. The Great – using a common song may bring back positive nostalgic recollections in consumers making them have positive attitudes towards your brand, music's intrusive nature implies that people can nonetheless be drawn to the ad even if they're staying away from ads generally. Unhealthy – certain music may cause negative reactions in consumers when they connect with bad recollections previously.
Rationality Appeal – The rationality appeal depends on consumers positively processing the data presented within the ad, this appeal is usually utilized in print media because of the consumers getting additional time put aside to see the advertising within this medium. Typically rational appeals concentrate on the practical, functional or utilitarian requirements of consumers. Rational appeals are usually utilized in advertising drugs or healthy way of life items like Vitamins, for example recent ads by pharmaceutical company Swisse which used Australian Cricket captain Ricky Ponting who asserted the person vitamins to attract knowledgeable consumers. The Great – rationality is ideal for high-participation products as well as for Business to business advertising Unhealthy – the rational appeal should be credible as false claims may cause negative brand attitudes.
Scarcity Appeal – Scarcity is dependant on limitations, this typically is by means of short time to buy or limited supply. Scarcity is frequently combined with fear appeals, to assist empower customers by passing up on a possible immediately negative event. Australian advertisers use scarcity appeal in cricket memorabilia advertising, by providing The Great – scarcity is ideal for encouraging users to do this, and it is frequently effectively combined with other promotions like coupons, sweepstakes and contests Unhealthy – scarcity appeals should be genuine or consumers will harbor negative attitudes towards your brand.
Emotional Appeal – Attractive to the feelings of shoppers is an efficient way of recording attention and fostering attachments for any consumer for your brand, it's generally more efficient to focus on positive feelings like happiness, pleasure, trust and love. Typical industries which use feelings within their advertising copy are banks and insurance companies who frequently focus on positive feelings like happiness and pleasure so that they can reconcile generally held stereotypes of those industries as corporate mega forces. The Great – emotional appeals match virtually every appeal effectively, could possibly be the answer to accumulating brand loyalty among subscriber base Unhealthy – emotional appeals must match the prospective market and current PR good reputation for the organization, individuals are more and more conscious of advertising messages.
In conclusion, the seven appeals of advertising are helpful to know when just starting out of making an advert may it be offline or online, building your advertisement around confirmed mixture of appeals functions like a good beginning point. Some attempted and tested combination's of advertising appeals includes the mixture of fear and rationality (typically utilized in anti-smoking advertising), and using music and emotion generally make the perfect grounds for any advertisement. Within the finish the appeals should be considered along with other factors, namely your business marketing objectives, media strategy, target audience make-up and brand strategy. If for instance your business is really a local newspaper that suits a demographic of 40 and above, and it is searching to enhance its brand loyalty by expressing its concern and look after the neighborhood, a emotional or rational appeal could be most suitable in assisting you achieve your marketing purpose of brand loyalty together with your target audience.
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The Eagles are using every method in the book this offseason to improve the NFC East's best roster.
After reports surfaced that Philadelphia made an offer almost two months ago for Miami Dolphins pass rusher Dion Jordan, we learned that Chip Kelly and friends also made a play for running back C.J. Spiller.
CSN Philly's Geoff Mosher reported Monday that the team reached out to the Bills in hopes of trading for Buffalo's explosive Pro Bowl player. The Bills reportedly showed no interest in shopping him, which led the Eagles to eventually complete a deal with the Saints for Darren Sproles in March.
Mosher places the Spiller inquiry as "likely" coming in February, another indication that Kelly had designs on cutting ties with DeSean Jackson months ago.
Both Sproles and Spiller give their teams elusive pass-catching options out of the backfield, but C.J. is half a decade younger and two seasons removed from a 1,200-yard campaign on the ground. Limited by ankle problems last year, Spiller looms as a bona fide bounce-back candidate come September.
That will happen in Buffalo, not Philly, but the subtext is clear: The Eagles aren't wasting time putting Kelly's vision into place.
In the latest edition of the "Around The League Podcast," the guys discuss "Draft Day," then break down who got better (and who got worse) in the AFC East.


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Gotta love Google Translate.
Nah, Back when he put it on here I asked a mate of mine who did two seperate stints over there on the International policing missions. He speeky the lingos quite well.
A menial Sgt over here but put in charge of a prison over there, quelled a riot by ordering the guards to shoot one of the prisoners....they didn't, but it seems it worked.


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So we are now required to test fixed equipment/ installations . My question is most pat testers aren't electricians and some haven't even completed C&G 2377 so how are they suppose to safely isolate and disconnect and mains wired or fixed appliance from fused spur or any other means? This is not taught on any pat testing course I have ever done.


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The Weinstein Company's recently-released documentary "Bully" has nabbed stellar reviews for taking on a widespread social issue — but the film won't raise nearly as many eyebrows as Earl Kauffman of Minnesota, a.k.a. The Scary Guy, who has a funky anti-bullying message of his own.
A former tattoo artist who legally changed his name to The Scary Guy after he covered over 85 percent of his body in ink, The Scary Guy is on a globe-trotting anti-bullying crusade called "The Total Elimination of Hate, Violence and Prejudice Worldwide." According to CNN, The Scary Guy asks as much as $6,500 for each speaking gig — a steeper price tag than a ticket to the aforementioned documentary, that's for sure.
During speaking engagements, Scary subjects audiences — comprised mostly of schoolkids — to a litany of oddities: he pukes up apples, pats his tattoo-covered stomach, and teases social outcasts in the crowd, like "the geek in the wheelchair." Scary's goal? He says he's sensitizing students to harmful bullying behavior that might otherwise get mistaken for standard socialization. On his official website — which treats visitors to ominous horror-movie music upon entry — Scary says his "interactive programs" are geared to boost "emotional intelligence."
According to a CNN profile published Sunday, Scary claims to have trotted out his in-your-face schtick in 19 states, and frequently gets asked to perform internationally. Although Scary reportedly has no academic credentials, "many school officials sing his praises."
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Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart both cover the Interview Magazine June/July 2012 edition in the wake of the release of their movie, Snow White and The Huntsman. Shot by Mikael Jansson and styled by Karl Templer, Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart wear the likes of Balenciaga, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Tom Ford, Maison Martin Margiela, Lanvin and Valentino among others in an editorial themed much similar to the mood of their movie. Kristen Stewart manages to look drab in a fashion editorial yet again while the ever captivating Charlize Theron takes centre stage.
Read their interview on interviewmagazine.com and check out the full editorial spread of Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart by Mikael Jansson for Interview Magazine June/July 2012 below.
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UN council set to vote on boosting Syria observers
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The UN Security Council will vote Saturday on whether to expand the number of UN ceasefire observers in Syria from 30 to 300 and let Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon decide on their deployment.
REUTERS - The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote on a draft resolution on Saturday to authorize the deployment to Syria of up to 300 unarmed military observers, despite U.S. and European concerns that Damascus has yet to fully implement a ceasefire.
The United Nations announced on Friday the 15-nation council planned to hold the vote at 11:00 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT). It will be considering a compromise resolution that combines Russian and European drafts.
Council envoys reached a preliminary agreement on a draft resolution on the Syrian conflict, a crisis that has left the council divided since it erupted 13 months ago. But there was a possibility the deal could fall through since council members must seek final approval from their capitals overnight.
"It's possible not everybody will have instructions at that point (11:00 a.m.)," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, president of the Security Council this month, told reporters. "It's possible there will not be an agreed text at that point, we'll see, and we'll regroup accordingly."
Britain, France and Russia would also like a deal.
"I hope there's going to be a unanimous vote tomorrow," said Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin. "The Syrian government and the opposition must know that the Security Council will be authorizing the full-fledged mandate so we hope it's going to send a strong and good political signal."
There are seven monitors already in Syria from Morocco, Brazil, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway after the council authorized an advance team of up to 30 on Saturday. A new resolution is needed for a further "initial deployment" of up to 300 as recommended by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Some council members have expressed reluctance to give swift approval for an expanded observer mission because of concern about the failure of the Syrian government to halt the violence, return troops to barracks and withdraw heavy weapons.
At least 23 people were killed on Friday, 10 of them by a roadside bomb targeting security forces and most of the others in shelling by President Bashar al-Assad's forces on the city of Homs, further undermining the truce.
The draft resolution calls for authorizing the deployment of 300 unarmed observers for an initial three-month period and urges Syria to implement its pledges under a six-point plan drawn up by U.N.-Arab League mediator Kofi Annan.
Draft warns of 'further steps'
The United States and European countries have insisted that Syria must accept the use of U.N. planes and helicopters by the U.N. mission, which will be called UNSMIS.
The Russian draft resolution did not mention air assets and was less critical of Syria's government than the European text. The compromise draft urges Syria to reach an agreement with the U.N. on "appropriate air transportation assets" and condemns the government for "widespread violations of human rights."
Syria has dismissed any need for U.N. aircraft. The U.N.'s Ban has said helicopters and other military hardware would be needed by the monitors.
The European draft had threatened Syria with sanctions if it did not end violence by Syrian troops. The Russian draft did not include the threat of sanctions.
The compromise draft, also obtained by Reuters, warns Syria of possible "further steps" if it does not comply with the resolution. It does not specify what those steps would be.
It calls for Ban to report back to the council on Syria's compliance within 15 days.
Moscow has accused the United States and Europe of tricking it into using a U.N. mandate to protect civilians in Libya to enable NATO to engage in "regime change." Syria's ally Russia, along with China, support Assad and have twice vetoed council resolutions condemning has assault on pro-democracy protesters.
But last week Russia and China joined the rest of the council in voting for a resolution to authorize the deployment of the first batch of U.N. monitors.
The United States has voiced concern over approving an expanded U.N. mission before Assad fully complies with demands to halt the violence and pull back troops and heavy weapons.
"We want to see monitors be able to get in. But they've got to be able to do so in the permissive conditions," State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters on Friday, saying the United States had "extreme concerns" about the continued violence.
"It's got to be a true independent international monitoring effort ... and not regime-controlled," she said.
Annan's peace plan calls for an end to fighting by government security forces and rebels, withdrawal of heavy weapons from towns, the return of the army to barracks, humanitarian access and dialogue between the government and opposition aimed at a "political transition."


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Top 10: Creative Premier League stars in 2013/14
Arsenal's club-record capture of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid might well prove to be the best piece of business conducted during the summer transfer window.
The German playmaker's £42.4million arrival in north London looks like going some way to making Arsene Wenger's side genuine Premier League title contenders this season, with the Gunners sat proudly at the top of the table' level on points with rivals Tottenham after six games.
Ozil has wasted little time in making his presence felt at the Emirates Stadium, having played a key role in each of Arsenal's last three games - both domestically and in Europe - helping the club secure vital victories over Sunderland, Marseille and Stoke City.
The 24-year-old is a seasoned professional when it comes to the Champions League, but there were some question marks over how he would acclimatise to the hustle and bustle of the English top-flight.
He's answered any doubters in emphatic style with a series of influential displays, and has already laid on three goals this season, which puts him at the top of the Premier League assists chart in 2013/14.
Ozil's all-round artistry in the middle of the Arsenal midfield also makes him one of the most creative players in the division, based on the average number of minutes it takes him to fashion a chance for one of his teammates, with only one player boasting a better record.
Click through the tabs - above or below - to check out the ten most creative players in the Premier League so far this season (with a minimum of five chances fabricated) based on the average amount of time it takes them to generate a clear goalscoring opportunity.
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It was 4:30 p.m. on a still chilly Minnesota May afternoon as Roman Cress raced into the college gymnasium. The squeak of sneakers from pickup basketball games filled the air.Mr. Cress had toiled all day as an administrative assistant to a junior-high-school assistant principal, dealing, mostly, with disciplinary issues. Now, after navigating the beginnings of Twin Cities rush-hour traffic from the suburban school to the tiny Concordia University campus in St. Paul, Cress stripped down to a tank top and shorts. He pulled his running shoes from his well-worn blue equipment bag, placed his iPod buds in his ears, and began working out for ... the Olympics.
Yep, those Olympics, the Beijing Games, the real ones, set to start on August 8.
Were Cress pondering trying out for the US Olympic team, his chances would be as remote as, well, the Marshall Islands, 6,300 miles away from Minnesota. But because he was born on the island of Kaven in the Marshalls to a Marshallese mother and spent a full 10 months of his life there, Cress is guaranteed a start in the 100-meter preliminary heats in Beijing.
Cress, who hasn't competed in a track meet since late 2006, will be the Marshalls' only male track athlete in that nation's first appearance ever in an Olympics. His presence in Beijing is one serendipitous example of so many Olympic tales past and future: The humble kid next door becomes a surprising global participant and, in so doing, represents a notion that the five-ringed finish line isn't always about winning, but simply getting there.
Even if you took the fastest 100-meter he's ever run – which was way back in 1999 – Cress's mark of 10.39 seconds wouldn't be among the top 70 in the world this year.
"I felt like I deserved it back in 1999," Cress says. "I don't feel I deserve it now."
His friend and coach, Tyrone Minor, puts his entrance in a little more context. "He's like the old car you pull out of the garage, shine it up, and give it a tuneup," he says. "You can't expect him to run a personal best. He's going to be rusty."
Roman Cress's Olympics will last about 11 seconds. His journey to Beijing took eight years.
Native Minnesotan Bob Cress was a Peace Corps volunteer from 1970-72 on the island of Kaven in the Maleolap atoll. He remained there after his stint and taught English. He met native Margina Aikne. One of 11 children, she was the daughter of a fisherman. Bob and Margina married in 1974.
On Aug. 2, 1977, Roman was born, the second of four children. Three decades later, Roman Cress is the Marshalls' most decorated international athlete, winning medals in regional events and competing in world championships.
But in his view the nation of 60,000 people – which doesn't even have an Olympic-sized track – should have marched into the Opening Ceremonies in Sydney at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Cress was in the best shape of his life, and the Marshall Islands, which gained independence from the US in 1986, is a virtual neighbor to Australia, only 3,000 miles away.
In 1999, Cress ran a 10.39-second 100-meter dash, his personal best. Later, in 2000, he set or matched five school and conference records while at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. He ran the world's ninth-fastest indoor 55-meter time of 6.20. "This is when Roman was in his prime," Terry Sasser, secretary-general of the Marshall Island Olympic Committee, wrote in an e-mail. "He actually held the record for the fastest man in the Pacific at that time and qualified on his own merit in the 100 meters, which is a very difficult task."
But at that point the Marshall Islands didn't sponsor five sports, which is a requirement of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for admission to the Games. Cress viewed that moment as an "injustice." Mr. Sasser admits the effort to get to Sydney was "premature."
Soon after, injuries dogged Cress, but he continued to compete off and on for the Marshall Islands in Pacific regional events.
Again, in 2004, the Marshalls were denied a chance to send athletes to Athens. Cress saw his dream fading. Sasser and other Marshall Islands Olympic officials continued their lobbying.
On Feb. 9, 2006, the IOC recognized the Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee and approved it for participation in Beijing. On the other side of the world, Cress heard the news. But, by now, he was a father, a husband, and an administrative assistant at North View Junior High in Brooklyn Park, Minn.
"I was on to other things," he says.
Still, with limited training, he competed for the Marshall Islands at the 2006 Micronesia Games, winning a bronze medal in the 100 meters and the gold in the 200 meters, competing against athletes from nations like Chuuk and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Soon after, there was silence from the newly formed Marshallese Olympic Committee. Cress assumed another glitch. "It was kind of like a tease," says Mr. Minor, Cress's coach. "I think he thought the opportunity was gone again."
Then, last month, Sasser told Cress he would run for the Marshalls in Beijing. He would compete in the 100-meter dash, a marquee event. Cress will be joined on the five-person Marshalls team by a high school girl runner, two swimmers, and a tae kwon do player. "The truth of the matter is a lot of these guys, including myself, don't deserve to be there," Cress says. "I mean, the whole Olympics could take athletes out of the United States alone. But, you know, it's more about the spirit of the Games. It's more a Games of unity than athletics sometimes."
Cress doesn't want it to become a Games of embarrassment. "I hope there are no Americans in my heat," he says, laughing, "because that'll be televised." And he'll be way back in the pack.
So why do it? Why go and possibly finish last, all in the blur of a few seconds?
"Because they asked," says Cress. "Due to loyalty and respect to my country, to my heritage. They've done a lot for me and I feel it's giving back. Maybe I'll run well. I'm still competitive for the Pacific [region]. They still want me because there's no one else to pick from. There's nobody else to choose from. I've got to go."
Plus, during the eight times he's visited the Marshalls since leaving as an infant or competed in other islands in Micronesia, he's felt a special, inexplicable feeling. "Even though I was raised in Minneapolis, and Minnesota has always been home for me, when I go there, I really feel like I'm home," Cress says of his birthplace. "I don't know why. It doesn't make any sense to me. But the Marshall Islands feel like home."


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Linux Mint 17 "Cinnamon" and "xfce" both work fine on the laptop. Wireless + Ethernet + DVD + sound work right away. You must install the non-GPL video driver or the display freezes – instructions are in the release notes at linuxmint.com.
[Unfortunately the case on my Toshiba is sprung near the hinge (screws stripped), so it's now a desktop-only machine. I did get a couple years of fairly heavy laptop use out of it.]


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it's been a while since I visited this forum, but my Freesco is purring like a kitten and I only have an odd few moments for myself.
In these few sparse moments I was fooling around with a pentesting tool to check my Freesco services.
One of those tests said the Apache I am running on my Freesco is vulnerable to "Cross Site Tracing".
The web server at "http://172.16.0.254/" is vulnerable to Cross Site Tracing. This vulnerability was found in the request with id 26.
User-agent: w3af.sourceforge.net
I did some google-ing and found a "solution" for this vulnerability.
It suggests I use the "TraceEnable Off in Apache, but it doesn't state where.
So here are my questions...
Is my Apache really vulnerable for this exploit?
and just in case... where should this "TraceEnable Off" be configured?
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Smugglers Cave
by Colt Steele (www.instagram.com/coltsteele)
When the skies and tides align.
by Dave Gordon (www.travelingphotographs.com)
From a few years ago, lost and found recently. The fog was coming in heavy, shaking my tripod, and I took this photo handheld. A technical point, that at sunset, I would probably not do today. It was freeing to shoot naive, to not overthink it. To not be limited creatively because you're focusing on the technicalities.
Scorched Relic
by Titas Chatterjee (http://www.california-dreamscapes.com/)
Vanishing Act
by Srivats Ravichandran (www.instagram.com/vats1234)
Like driving into the low clouds and vanishing into the mist, thus disappearing into a whitish darkness that would leave tiny droplets of water atop their vehicles. This picture was captured on an evening around sunset in San Francisco atop the Marin headlands.
Golden Whale
by Shalin Modi (www.instagram.com/ishalin)
San Francisco Dawn
by Tracie / Picture Happy Photos (picturehappyphotos.com)
This was taken in March 2016 during the pre-dawn blue hour in San Francisco.
by Ryan Marquez (www.instagram.com/rymarr)
Birthday Girl
by Aaron Meyers (https://www.instagram.com/aaronmphoto/)
For most people living in the SF Bay Area, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of those beautiful things that always takes our breath away, no matter how many times you can see it. For photographers, it holds an even deeper appreciation as we both love the challenge and beauty and hate frustration of not getting "the shot". Interestingly, despite living only 30 minutes from San Francisco, I first learned about the 75th Birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge while reading the Alaska Airlines magazine on the way home from my trip to Kauai. The plan was to honor the Golden Gate Bridge with a day of festivities and a fireworks display to finish off the birthday celebration.
There were a lot of decisions that went into trying to capture the GGB fireworks: which side of the bridge do I want to be on, which location on that side of the bridge, how are we going to get there, how early do we get there, do I try to meet up with other photographers, etc. I know that I wanted to be on the Marin side, placing the San Francisco city lights in the background, and that I wanted to be high up, above any fog that might roll in.
After emails went around with a number of photographers it sounded like a good number of us would be at Slacker Hill. I ended up meeting up with Wilson Ng and my buddy Zack and we left my apartment almost 11 hours before the fireworks were set to go off! We didn't know what parking would be like and we didn't want to risk missing the show! The drive to Slacker Hill was actually quite easy, despite a small detour after finding the main road up was closed. Parking was also easy at that hour: people were coming and going and spots opened up immediately. We huffed and puffed with all our gear: cameras, tripods, food, chairs, beers, extra clothes, etc, and got to the top. Shortly after we arrived, Jave, Alan, and Jared showed up and decided to grill up some amazingly delicious hot-dogs while we waited. A number of other guys, some from a G+ group, also showed up, and then went off in search of greener pastures.
As we waited a number of people noticed there was a bunker a bit closer to the Bridge. off they went to check it out, and when they came back, half the photographers with us took off for the bunker. Shortly after that Alan and Jared decided they were gonna head there to. After a long debate I decided to join them and raced off after them. So much for Slacker Hill! This spot, which was closer to the bridge and further to the west had a better vantage of the city, but it was also more susceptible to fog and was an unknown, as none of us had shot it. An hour and a half more of waiting, a beer run back up the super steep hill, and some more waiting and the show finally began!
Boy were the fireworks incredible! Not only did they launch from a barge, but they also launched from above and below the bridge! It was quite the spectacular show and a fitting way to celebrate the Golden Gate's 75th birthday! The Golden Gate Bridge is near and dear to many of us -- we've had some wonderful times, and some frustrating times with her, but like me, many of us continue to have our breaths taken away each time we see her. Happy Birthday old girl!
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Heaven Sunset
by Dave Gordon (www.travelingphotographs.com)
Beautiful San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge sunset picture. Captured during a spectacularly amazing sunset at the beginning of September. It is so rare to have high clouds and low fog during a San Francisco sunrise or sunset.
For me, this looks like the entrance to heaven, a gateway between our world and the next. Just the tips of the Golden Gate Bridge peeking through the thick fog layer and the end of the day's setting sun's brilliant colors reflecting off the sporadic high cloud formations.
There are very few man made objects that blend so seamlessly into their surroundings. This sunset landscape photo is a perfect illustration of how the Golden Gate Bridge enhances its natural vista.
by Giancarlo Paterlini (http://gcp19.500px.com)
Floating Golden Gate
by Sribha Jain (www.flickr.com/sribz)
Morning Fog
by Dave Gordon (www.travelingphotographs.com)
Although the sun rises every morning, it doesn't look like this but a few times a year. Its not easy to predict the low fog in San Francisco. The truth is, most mornings like this one, I just take a guess and hope for the best. In reality I've been skunked by the fog more times than I can count. But if you don't keep waking up, trying and failing, you're never going to catch the low fog or whatever other adventures await you. Carpe Diem. This was captured during October 2014 when the San Francisco Giants were in the World Series which is why Coit Tower is draped in orange light.
by AJ Ahluwalia (www.instagram.com/escaype_artyst)
by John Cary (www.instagram.com/johncaryjr)
Lux I
by Hemal Mamtora (www.instagram.com/hemalmamtora)
Lux II
by Wajahat Qadeer (www.instagram.com/wqadeer)
Cotton Candy
by Colt Steele (www.instagram.com/coltsteele)
An incredible morning in the Marin Headlands
City Blossom
Golden Gate and Fog
by Scott Maddern (www.scottmaddernphotography.com)
by Cindi Roddan (onegirlimages.com)
by Jeff Lewis (www.landESCAPEvisuals.com)
The Golden Gate Bridge peeks through dense low fog.


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Most true stories must be scripted to be fascinating by Hollywood standards.
There are rare occasions when poetic license isn't necessary to separate scripted movie from dry documentary.
'42,' the recently-released film about Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, didn't need poetic license.
Robinson was that strong-willed and bright. He was that brilliant an athlete.
He was every bit the great American hero portrayed in the movie.
Despicable racism was that prevalent in this country at the time the movie was set during the late 1940s.
Dodgers' general manager Branch Rickey was that courageous signing Robinson, and that smartly calculated breaking him into the major leagues.
It wouldn't be Hollywood without a great love story, would it? But the one between Jackie and Rachel Robinson was that idyllic.
She is that beautiful and dignified.
Robinson's life, however, was far broader than the roughly two-year span of the movie. Nor was he alone in his effort to break color barriers.
Robinson became an executive for a coffee company after leaving baseball. He was conservative politically in many of his views, but staunchly independent about offering his support. He supported Richard Nixon for president in 1960, but became disillusioned and became an outspoken critic of him. He had diabetes and aged rapidly during the 1960s. He suffered great tragedy when his first-born son, who had struggled with drug addiction and was wounded in the Vietnam War, was killed in a traffic accident at 24 in 1971. There is a touching scene in the movie in which Robinson talks to that son at the hospital upon his birth.
At the 1972 World Series, Robinson was asked to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He made a brief, but very pointed on-field speech that day in Cincinnati that resonated throughout the country.
'I'm extremely proud and pleased to be here this afternoon, but I must admit, I will be tremendously more pleased and proud when I look at the third base coaching line and see a black face managing in baseball. Thank you.'
Nine days later, Jackie Robinson died. It was just 25 years after breaking the color barrier as a player. Frank Robinson became the first black manager in 1975.
This country was just beginning its transformation from a largely segregated and often racist society when Robinson passed. He was only 53 years old. He missed so much - too much - of the change for the better he helped create.
Three months after Robinson broke the color barrier as a player, the Cleveland Indians brought another black player to the major leagues, Larry Doby. Robinson opened the door. Many black players following him instantaneously starred in the major leagues (Willie Mays and Henry Aaron, for example, both played in the Negro Leagues).
Yet, the struggle continued for decades.
The Tigers were the second-to-the-last major league team to play a black player in the late 1950s (Boston was last).
The black players of the 1950s and 1960s suffered many of the indignities Robinson did, especially in the south as minor leaguers, as Jim Crow laws still prevailed there, and in spring training towns.
Willie Horton was raised in the projects of Detroit, but played on integrated teams during his youth.
Horton was a school boy wonder, slamming a drive into the upper deck at Tiger Stadium in the city championship game playing for Northwestern High School. There was no draft then - the Tigers outbid the Yankees and the Red Sox with a $50,000 signing bonus for Horton. When he signed, there was a major press conference at Tiger Stadium held for the announcement.
Horton signed with the Tigers in 1961 and reported for spring training the following February. Arriving in Lakeland, Fla., he hailed a cab to take him to the Tigers' spring training base.
'The cab driver just said, 'No.' I couldn't believe what I was hearing. They had prepared me for some things, but, still, I couldn't believe it. So I asked for directions and just started walking,' Horton told me last week. 'It was seven miles and hot. It was the longest walk of my life, but the most meaningful. It is moments like that I realized I had to live my life in a way that makes a difference to people in a certain way.'
Five years later, the streets of Detroit were burning not far from Tiger Stadium in the middle of a game. Smoke could be seen by everybody at the park. At the end, players, team officials and fans were told to not roll down their windows and drive as quickly as possible out of the city. A race riot had broken out. Several city blocks were burned to the ground. Forty-three people lost their lives. It took the National Guard, armed with tanks, which rolled into town down the Lodge Freeway, to quell the looting, violence and deliberate destruction.
Horton got into his car that day, and rather than drive out of the city, followed the billowing smoke and drove into the heart of the riot. He didn't even shower. He was still in full uniform.
'I stood on the top my car and tried to calm the people down,' he said.
'42' is not exaggerated, but it's just a snapshot of the man Jackie Robinson was - and the spirit of change he brought to society.
And, thankfully, he was not alone.
The movie is terrific. Go see it. Great message.
But even Hollywood's magic can't do justice to the deeper meaning of it.


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Clare has been wary of this law ever since it's been introduced. Labour did vote for it -- hell Labour introduced the bill a few years ago -- and while plenty of us have given her flak for it, that's the party line. Clare, individually, has been one of few MPs to even consider the idea that this is a stupid law (or that copyright itself needs reforming).
For more Parliament laughs, here's a video of Minister Simon Power when MP Gareth Hughes questioned him on the law. See if you can count all the weasel statements:
Oh the government was definitely warned of this. I listed it as a possibility in the submission I sent to the "discussion" committee last year, as did many others.
They knew. The issue is, as the Wikileaks cables show, our government has no intention of letting things like public outcry or technical hurdles get in the way of pleasing the US lobbyists.
The other half couldn't find the "Start" button in Windows XP.
Time to sue Google, James. I hear they link to every goddamn thing on the internet, and never ask anybody.
You can pay for the suit with your fake money.
In other news, US courts say psychological harm to children entails freaking out their idiot parents.
We have the RIANZ, local RIAA knock-off, and NZFACT. But they're effectively in league with the US & international orgs, as evidenced by the MPAA giving a submission at the committee hearing on this law.
There's a lot of people believing that this whole thing was pushed through on pressure from the US, whether ACTA, the TPP, or both.
No, she didn't delete it. She made some half-claim about the composer being a friend, but other than that she hasn't commented on it. A reporter on the news asked her about it last night and she gave a standard 'no comment' answer.
"Here, the negligence claim is used to go after anyone who did not secure their internet connection to prevent such usage. That seems like a huge stretch, and I can't see that getting very far. There's simply no proactive requirement that anyone secure their internet connection to prevent any infringement from happening over it"
They're making this part of the 3-strikes law down here in New Zealand. Even after we all pointed out to our MPs how moronic a policy this is, some clowns that have never touched a router can tell us that we should take steps to make sure our wifi can't be used for 'criminal activity'.
End result: wifi will be going away.
"If Leahy is going to insist that these numbers are factual, shouldn't he at least have to say where he got those numbers from -- and also avoid relying on numbers from the very industries this law is designed to help?
So, what are the chances that Senator Leahy will put forth the details that prove why he needs to censor the internet to protect a few companies who don't want to adapt to a changing market?"
Yeah evidently democracy doesn't work that way anymore. Our local lobbyist fanboy slash justice minister pulled the same number when they were ramming through the three-strikes nonsense down here. I did ask him, twice, to verify those numbers from objective sources.
To his credit he did actually respond to me in detail both times, but neither response had any more content besides the standard REPEAT ORIGINAL CLAIMS tactic.
In short, no, they don't have evidence and evidence isn't the point. They've got lobbyist money telling them what to do.
Unlike the US, Spain has a strong history of revolutionary sentiment, including several very active anarchist, syndicalist and socialist movements.
While I doubt this particular instance of exporting laws favorable to the oligarchs would be enough for the CNT-FAI to kick off another love-fest I don't know, but I wouldn't set the Spanish people's BS meter anywhere near as high as the US or most other European countries, for that matter.
Good that copyright law is protecting the works of these poor creators from filthy pirates.
And I'm glad dead authors can keep on making a living while telling me what I can't read. Another win for the moral virtues of monopoly.
Ignoring data to scream about your personal beliefs is the whole point of the internet. Besides porn.
Somebody should show this to Harlan Ellison.
So the Bill of Rights is important enough to uphold within our borders, just not important enough to extend - even to US citizens - outside them, even if "outside" is a technicality. Apparently your rights as a citizen stop at the border, huh?
Wow. This is the kind of thing I point to when people ask me why I moved out of the US and why I won't be coming back. Land of the Free my ass.
This policy is noxious for the sake of being noxious. If I want to get "contraband information" past the border, all I'm going to do is put it on Dropbox or something similar (plenty of options here) and then access it once my clean laptop gets past your idiot guards.
Or just delete GRUB from the MBR and boot into a dummy Windows install that can't recognize the hidden ext4 partition.
Another pointless and hypocritical policy brought to you by our government of Freedom and Change.
By "adults" I think you mean the particular strain of cultural throwbacks that think corporate office culture is the exemplar of how society should work, or think that being a pure WASP in an idealized nuclear family (in image at least) is the perfect politician.
I like the idea of this being the first generation that won't have that as an option. I'm all for moral decrepitude when the morals are stupid.
I don't see any real problem with technology and those using it making nations accountable for their actions.
Once every nation is at risk of having their secrets blasted all over the internet, maybe they'll get the picture. Anything that encourages this politicking over "national interests" to go away can't be bad.
I don't see what's wrong with making modern nations live up to the ideals they espouse, instead of giving democracy lip service and then using "The Prince" as an operating manual anyway.
They backtraced it, and reported them to the cyber police and the state police. You done goofed.
We have a fairly popular newscaster down here that has been doing that for awhile now. But the community tends to be closer-knit in general so I don't know if that's really exceptional to note.
For most of these people, the actual politics or economics don't enter into the picture. "Marxist" or "Communist" translates to "things I don't like" or "things that are different from my preference".
It's not at all unusual for these types (read: corporate worshipful) to point to anything that moves away from Big Centralized Business as "Communist".
It's just another shade of tribalism. We like things this way, and that's how they should be.
As much as Kiwis like the idea of being independent from America, the gov't damn sure goes out of its way to bend over for that corporate money.
It's the damndest thing.
Funny enough, we can't access Rhapsody in New Zealand because of copyright licensing limitations.