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Events Open to All
Slavic University, Oct. 26. Hughsville, PA. Dayboard, entertainment, fashion show, A&S display, library. www.shireofacg.org. Lady Bryghida Zajacszowa
Bards Haven requests our guests for Tues Bardic. Bring a chair as seating is a premium this year.
Photographer's Tea Monday, 7-9pm AS8. Come by and talk shop. No topic too big, no camera too small.
BJD Lovers of the Known World, Unite! The Meet will still be on this Wed @ Clan Cambion (E19) 10AM-12PM. Look for the Black fence. No Doll? No Prob!
EFENWEALT WYSTLE in concert Monday, 7:30-9pm at the Performing Arts Tent. Comedy! Tragedy! Authenticity! and a giant D20? Request played in exchange for mead or cider or just about anything made by Mistress Sylvia.
For Sale
Good Gentles...How much have you spent on your armor? How much have you spent on your garb? How much have you spent on your children? This has been a public service announcement from Claus of Burzee, Toymaker
Panther Fr Bell 12x16 4ft ridge $325 336-255-5947
16x25 Oval slant wall marquis with full heavy duty floor. Tent and floor $4000. Add interior walls $4500. See Shauna, Shauna's Camp, W11
Blank Books - hand bound in leather, handmade paper, thick and chunky. Fair trade products. $8-$32, limited supply - Guild of Limners. #26.
For sale: 18x20' Panther Pavilion canopy only. $400 obo 3 years old pickup end of War. Booth 153 Hamish's Dreck
Agate Burnishers - bone ivory & horn handles - hand carved - also dog tooth and carnelian. Guild of Limners, #26.
Camelot Treasures has all the fun! CDs from Efenwealt Wystle, Heather Dale, Ken Theriot, and the Blibbering Humdingers; disappearing TARDIS mugs; Dalek salt and pepper shakers; Catnip Cthulus; Pippets; books and more! Booth #30
ATTENTION WOAD WARRIORS! Feeling a little blue? I have the real thing! Genuine woad imported from Scotland. $4, limited supply, buy early. Guild of Limners #26.
Bad Garb Old Maid card game - Yes we have 'em! - from Claus the Toymaker (who else?)
Benefit the Chirurgeons - buy an original Pennsic 42 T-shirt, $12. Available from Claus of Burzee, #26 Merchants Row.
Chain Maille shirt chest measurement armpit to armpit 24" x 2; shoulder to bottom edge 32". Armpit to edge of sleeve 8". Call Meliora at 773-882-1167.
Claus' Guide on "How Not to Get a Laurel" - Audacious and naughty - the truth is hard and very funny. See Claus the Toymaker. #26 across from the Barn.
HELP! I overstocked on wool coatings! Excellent quality - $2/yd off. Dragon's Magic #27. TODAY ONLY!
Coifs - Linen & Linen blend $10-$15 unlined Asst. Colors. Caravan Crossroads #206
Costumes by Loren has garb in lots of Celtic knotwork and Middle Eastern patterns. Cloaks, tunics, kaftans, skirts and much more. Come see us at 166 Fleet Street.
Fencers - Art of Deuling by Salvator Fabris. Rapier fencing treatise of 1616 by Tommaso Leoni. At Viking Archery Supply. Booth 12 on Bow Street.
FLAT STEEL CORSET STAYS at Dragon's Magic #27
Viking, Anglosaxon, Celtic glass beads. Merchant #146
For sale - Bad garb, bad garb, What'cha gonna do? What'cha gonna do when the punchline's you! - Claus the Toymaker
12x12 Panther Marquee, center pole, 7' walls, full setup package w/accessories. Excellent condition. $1000 (retails $1800 new)/ View/more info at Willow Point NA (Furies Keep). Ask for Theresa/Fionnghuala or call (216)952-2839.
For sale: SCA Road Signs - "Fighter Practice Area", "Danger: Viking Territory", and many others, some new and very silly. $5 each. Claus the Toymaker. #26.
Going out for business sale! Camp furniture, deer skins, tent sales and rental. Read my ad in the Merchant Book. Site #2.
Pergamena parchment sent their stock to the Guild of Limners - Whole skins down to 5x10 pieces. Finest quality from $8 - $200. Limited quantities
Greybarr Traditional Archery has special on takedown bows. Free arrows with purchase. Largest selection of archery equipment at Pennsic. Space #91 next to West gate.
Hard to find pigments -- minium, vermillion, azuro, indian yellow, red ochre. Guild of Limners, #26 across from the barn
17x29 Panther, barely used! All poles, ropes, stakes incl. See AJ or Gabrielle at House Gray Fox in N18. Pick up on last Friday. $1100 OBO.
HARP FOR SALE - Used - Silvershell 31 strings - nylon. Cherry wood, lovely sound. $1100 OBO ($1750 new). Call Linette (717)542-5938 to see in person.
Henna paste, dark natural color, made fresh on-site, sifted powder, body art. Daily at Kafe Merhaba.
For Sale: THE GUILD OF LIMNERS in the little white house on Merchants Row sells ink, quill pens, pigments, various colors, madder, woad, all kinds of paint and tools necessary for scribes and artists.
Tent repair supplies: waterproofing, seam sealer, stakes, emergency grommets, sewing on site. Period Pavilions, Space #28
Hurry to Claus the Toymaker for your leper - Supplies have been limited since a carpenter from Galilee passed through.
10x18 pavilion, blue-green. $750. Ironwood, N32
Knives sharpened, cleaned, small repairs, sheaths - Cloak and Dagger, 13 Bow Street.
Attention GREEKS & ROMANS - GAUZE-WEIGHT WOOL at Dragon's Magic #27
Like new Zoombang Max coverage $130 Ask at Dancing Pig Pottery
Losing your cool? Hot under the collar? Stop by Designs By J in space 162 & pick up your neck cooler+
Modern domed camping tent, 12x15, 3 room, good condition. $50. La Wren's Nest B#185
Panther double bell wedge w/awning and fitted floor. 12x16 complete setup package. Used 2x. $850 neg. at Foxheart on St. Lawrence Way or (301)802-6623
PARCHMENT. Genuine made by Pergamina. Calf, sheep, goat, deer. Many sizes from 5x7 to whole skins. Manuscript and calligraphy quality. Limited quantity. Buy now! Guild of Limners, #26, across from barn.
BAD GARB I and BAD GARB II - Now AVAILABLE from Claus the Toymaker - How do you know you are not in them unless you read them?
PERIOD PAVILIONS - new and used for rent and sale. On site for immediate delivery and 12 more on site at end of war. Others in stock, can ship. We do custom pavilions - colors and intricate shapes and faux buildings our speciality. More details and pics plus free catalog at space #28.
13x19 Oval Pavillion four seasons Tent Masters with poles, ropes and divider panels & finials. Getting older going smaller asking $1000 574-606-7455
Porcelain dolls, stamped and gilt leather, woven tapestry panels, 24" hair pieces and much more. Space 28.
Rubber stamps hand carved by Mistress Briana - Unique to the SCA all from period sources. Copyright free! Only at the Guild of Limners.
Calligraphy books under $10. Many rare titles. Guild of Limners, #26, across from the Barn.
SILK TAFFETA - 54" wide - Iridescent! Dragon's Magic, Booth #27
Penners at long last! Beautiful handcrafted leather cases for your pens. Durer wished his was as nice as these. Guild of Limners.
Son of Sandler thigh-high buckle boots, SZ9, $250 OBO. Call Jonathan (216)965-4764
Sparklies! Lots of sparklies, shinies and jinglies at Costumes by Loren. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more. Come see us at 166 Fleet Street.
Does your doll need garb? Costumes by Loren has garb for 18" fashion dolls plus dressed bears in many sizes. Come see us at 166 Fleet Street.
Support your sport: University of Carolingia Varsity Melee Team T-shirts are available at Lady Guendalina's Closet, #121. Only $10!
For Sale: Ink - Oakgall, walnut hull, also gallo-tannic ink, absolutely perfectly opaque. $4 per bottle. Guild of Limners #26.
Sword sale! Warehouse clearance. Dent, ding, discontinued. 2nd week of War, La Wren's Nest B#185
Pavilion company for sale. Est. 1982. Set own hours, full/part time, turnkey, everything incl. See our ad in the gatebook. Period Pavilions, space 28
Tentsmith 14x8 officer marquee pavilion. 4ft walls. $800 incl futon floor and extras. Call Ivy (917)626-9138
For Sale: Vellum - opaline vellum (sheepskin) direct from England. Finest quality. Sale price $20 per sheet. The Guild of Limners, #26 across from the Barn.
Turkish drop spindles just come in. Come see them and more at Ursula's Alcove. Spot 166 Fleet Street.
For sale. Medieval style folding wooden tables 6'x2' Need to be finished & stained. $65 each. Available Fri 8/2 #203 HRYMGNARS New & Used Booty
Used garb: Large to X-Large. Several eras. Make an offer. It all must go! A Leather Crafter, Booth 56, behind the barn.
2 Darkwood Armoury, 2 ring swept flat stock ring, cherry handle straight quillion, 39" bated blade. R&L hands. $350 per or 600 for pair. TXT 2158800391
Viking Archery Supply, Booth 12 on Bow St. Custom strings made plus complete line of archery supplies plus jewelry, pottery and leather pouches.
Warm cloaks, lots of styles, custom made on site. CLOAK AND DAGGER, 13 Bow Street
We don't want to take it home! 18x24 canvas day shade complete, $300, on-demand water heater, $75 OBO. Kitchen counter w/sink $50. Camp Gallowglass, N03. (678)536-9244. Pick up at end of War.
For Sale - Glass muller & burnishers from England, also Mitchell nibs, vellum, parchment and hand bound leather books - The Guild of Limners, #26
We sell stamps and accept mail. Pennsic postmark is available. Post card tent next to Beggars Lane.
Ursula's Alcove is on Fleet Street, Sopt 166. Yarn, books and more.
Good garb - Bad garb PAPER DOLLS - even more humorous than the works of Beaumont and Fletcher! From Claus the Toymaker.
William the Wilde is author WT Wilde on Amazon Read my books-Adventures with no socially redeeming values
Woad, Madder, Cochineal, Brazilwood, Longwood - dyes to die for. Guild of Limners, #26.
Portrait photographer seeks interesting persons and locations for photoshoots. Text name, photo, concept to Marcus. (215)808-8480.
12 Step Meetings, AA, NA, OA, SA, GA, All welcome, 4:00 PM daily Denys the Decadent's Camp EO7, along Great Eastern Highway.
ATTENTION BREWERS: Novices, journeymen and all interested in brewing! House DeLondres is hosting an open brewing round table. Two master brewers will be in attendance as well as other very accomplished brewers. Topic of discussion is "All Things Brewing." Bring what you have for testing, evaluation and open discussion. Mon 4-6pm, Wed 4-6pm. X04 next to shower houses.
Memorial ship will sail Tuesday, July 30. Paint shields at Clan Cambion, Howard's Fenway, E15
Bard's Haven is open for business. Celtic bardic on Tuesday. Sing for your supper nightly. E19.
Known World Players annual business meeting, Tuesday, 6pm, AS9
Pennsic Auction 42, Monday, 29 July, 4pm at the Rapier tent, Battlefield. Preview 3:30. Cash only.
SCA-Judaica Yahoo List meet-up: Monday, 4pm AS10. This is open to anyone interested in doing things Jewish in the SCA or in medieval Jewish culture.
Bard's Haven is Pagan friendly. We have mead too.
Parties Ladies social - Lesbian, bisexual, transgender womyn invited to Kingdom of Acre camp, Sunday, July 28, 3-5pm for afternoon "tea" - N13 - Come and enjoy good company, fun activities and good food.
Remembering Baron Tynne Duair ap Betul of Rozakii. Dark, Sunday July 28 Come to E23, The Greater Freehold of the Rozakii. Share memorials and toast our Brother Tynne.
To Williow/Aelfwitha, Happy B-Day, Saxon sister! Brenna
Ancaster Puzzle #1: LATBONATPCAG!
To Endewearde: Wes Hail! ~ G&C
iPad wanted 3 or 4 gen Call or text 2152725894
To Connor of Rivenwood at Band Camp Thank you for returning my dagger. May the Gods smile upon you.
To M of GG ~ Revised wishlist: one new song. ~ G&C
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Even to non-opera buffs, the idea behind Aria must sound fascinating: The movie rounds up 10 distinctive directors, and lets each make a short film to accompany the operatic aria of his choice.
British producer Don Boyd gave the directors no constraints when it came to approach or subject matter. Which means that Aria is essentially an omnibus of high-brow music videos, and a chance for some top-flight filmmakers to flex their muscles. Predictably, what results is a very mixed bag.
There's a framing story, about an opera singer (John Hurt) entering a theater and preparing for a role. This serves as a bridge between the individual pieces, the first of which is a witty narrative to the strains of Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera.
This is directed by Nicolas Roeg (Don't Look Now), who tells the true story of an assassination attempt on Albania's King Zog in 1931. Zog, who survived the attack, may be the only assassination target who ever saved himself by shooting back. Adding a ripple of perversity is Roeg's casting, which puts his wife, Theresa Russell, in drag in the role of Zog.
This is a promising start, but the next piece, with music from Verdi's La Forza del Destino, directed by Charles Sturridge, is uninspired and obtuse. Next is Jean-Luc Godard, who takes the veg-o-matic approach to Lully's Armide, chopping up the music as he shows some bodybuilders ignoring the attractions of two women in the gym. It's a typically Godardian workout, full of repetition, ambient noise, and a large knife.
It's Verdi again—Rigoletto—for the film's centerpiece, a 15-minute farce directed by Julian Temple. Temple mounts a comedy of adultery, as two marrieds (Buck Henry and Anita Morris) enjoy other partners at a motel with "theme" rooms (the Neanderthal Room, Heidi's Hideaway).
This one's amusing, but aside from a great moment when the aria is lip-synched by the motel's Elvis impersonator, this entry isn't significantly better than some of Temple's long-form music videos (such as "Jazzin' for Blue Jean," with David Bowie).
Australian Bruce (Crimes of the Heart) Beresford brings his literalist approach to an aria from Korngold's Die Tote Stadt—he simply has a couple sing to each other—and then Robert Altman checks in with a curious ode to the 18th-century habit of letting people from insane asylums attend the opera on Sunday afternoon. The music is from Rameau's Les Boreades.
Next, Franc Roddam (The Bride) does a haunting update on Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, in which a young couple (James Mathers and Bridget Fonda—Peter's daughter) go to Las Vegas, make passionate love, and commit suicide. Very nice.
You expect Ken Russell to bring the house down with this sort of thing, and Russell's fantasia on Turandot by Puccini is one of the film's weirdest turns. It's a surreal glimpse of what appear to be the near-death thoughts of a woman who has just been in a car accident. She is played by England's most famous stripper, Linzi Drew.
The film is rounded out by Derek Jarman's impressionistic take on Charpentier's Louise, and by the end of the framing story, which closes with Il Pagliacci, directed by Bill Bryden.
Well, I liked the three Rs—Roeg, Roddam, and Russell—and Godard's thing. Even though it's something of a disappointment overall, Aria is still an intriguing concept. Now, can we do the same thing with rock 'n' roll?
First published in the Herald, July 1988
Tilda Swinton was in the Jarman segment, one of her first screen roles. Some of this movie was pretty dull, as I recall, and not because of the opera, but because the filmmakers fell down.

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Most of us worry about things like breast cancer, thinking that all that fundraising and pink ribbons must mean it's one of women's biggest risks. But you know what? Lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer. Even scarier, it's not cancer that is the most likely thing to kill women, it's common old heart disease.
Health risk #1: heart disease
Cardiovascular disease may be more associated with older males, but women are 10% more likely than men to have it. About one-third of all deaths in New Zealand are from some form of cardiovascular disease, which is actually diseased blood vessels blocking blood supply to the heart, brain or legs. In New Zealand, heart attack rates are falling and survival rates are rising, but it's still our biggest killer. How can you avoid it? Don't smoke, and maintain a healthy weight and cholesterol levels with regular exercise and a healthy diet.
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There are many reasons why Residents in Queensland likes us. Some of them are listed below.
- Eco-Friendly solutions
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Professional carpet cleaning will prolong the life of your carpets.
- We vacuum to remove the dust and dry particles.
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- Apply deodorizer or protector if arranged, and groom the carpet.
- Return your furniture to its location and place protective pads under legs.
Scotchgard Carpet Fiber Protection
Our carpet fiber protection services includes the application of Scotchgard spray onto your carpet fibres. This spray forms a protective layer that repels stains and spills from the surface. Scotchgard protection services is an on demand service by the customer after cleaning process. This additional service may cost you additional charges, but spending a few bucks extra goes in a long run. Carpet Scotchgard Protection prolongs the life of your home carpets. We offer all kinds of carpet fibre protection services.
- Polyester carpet cleaning and protection
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We know that our carpet cleaning service is of such standard that all those who need carpet cleaning service in Thagoona will be coming to us. We have kept a large number of team and we are active 24*7 hours so that our customers get the flexible schedule for booking. It makes the services comfortable for them as everyone wants the service in time of their own choice.
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We're honest, upfront and always make sure you're satisfied with our job, which is always well done. We provide you 24/7 hours service at any time across Thagoona all suburbs. we provide you well experienced and professional team for carpet cleaning in Thagoona. We charge reasonable rates with which our clients will be comfortable.
We are the best carpet cleaner in Thagoona, this coming season gives your home a fresh a new look. Call our team for the best experience of carpet cleaning Thagoona. We provide services at affordable prices, for the cheap carpet cleaning, we have a range of services to offer, such as steam carpet cleaning, carpet dry cleaning and stain removal.
- Same Day Carpet Cleaning Service
- Experienced team of Carpet Cleaners
- Local Australian Owned Company
- On time and quality carpet steam cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions on Carpet Cleaning Thagoona:
After the cleaning is over your carpet will be a little damp and usually, it'll take 6 to 10 hour to get carpet completely dry. But it's safe to place items or walk on the carpet after 24 hours. However, you can use an external fan to fast the drying process and use the carpet after 12 hours of cleaning.
Professionals do the cleaning in a better way, hiring them is a wise decision. Professionals carpet cleaning team is equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment, they have expertise in carpet cleaning. They do the cleaning in a better way, we have hired the best technicians who do the carpet cleaning proficiently.
After carpet steam cleaning, it usually takes 18 to 24 hours to get completely dry. However, the steam cleaning process itself takes 4 to 8 hours or depending upon the size to get completely dry. The process also depends on the size of the carpet and how dirty it is.
If the heavy furniture will be on the carpet then it will not be easy for us to clean the carpet. We will not be able to operate our machine comfortably which will bring reduction to the service quality. So, it will be better that you remove all the furniture before the cleaning team reaches your place. In the absence of furniture, they will be able to work freely and give their best in the service.
Yes, we do. We also offer carpet steam cleaning, carpet stain removal, carpet sanitising, carpet deodorising, carpet mould removal, flooded carpet clean up and end of lease carpet cleaning. Call us on 0488 850 862 to know more about our cleaning services.
Location: Thagoona, QLD, Australia


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C.D.S. Newsletter May 2008
In this issue...
- Thermal Energy Storage (TES): Modeling in TRACE
- New Features in System Analyzer
- New 3D CAD Templates for CenTraVac™
- Frequently Asked Support Questions
- Meet the Support Staff...Adam
Thermal Energy Storage (TES): Modeling in TRACE™
Thermal Energy Storage is the process of storing energy from a
source for later reuse. TRACE 700 and System Analyzer have the ability
to model ice, chilled water or hot water as forms of TES as well as
the ability to model the properties of a heat-pump loop when using
heat-pump systems. Although ice storage has been around for decades,
the growing demand for energy and increasing cost to create power
continues to fuel interest in the use of thermal storage. This article
will cover common mistakes when modeling thermal storage in
Is my building a good candidate for ice storage?
In most cases the only technical requirement for ice storage is the use of a chilled-water system. The economic requirement for the use of ice storage can advantage those locations with greater changes in the time-of- day consumption and/or demand rate structures.
TES can provide potential energy savings for your building but it is more accurately described as load-shifting. Typically, this practice provides potential savings when the local utility company offers incentives in the form of rate structures or rebates. It's common for a utility company to have several options for rate structures including a TES structure. To encourage users to reduce their energy consumption, the local utilities impose time-of-day rates that are highest during peak demand periods. Shifting the load to off-peak hours helps alleviate potential capacity shortages during peak demand hours. Taking advantage of these off-peak rate incentives with the use of thermal storage is where the potential cost savings can be leveraged.
Tank charging capacity
When modeling TES in TRACE or System Analyzer, one of the most frequent oversights is the failure to input the Tank Charging Capacity and/or Full Load Rate. These inputs are found in the Cooling Equipment tab in Create Plants and are necessary for thermal storage calculations.
Equipment schedule
The second common mistake is the lack of an Equipment Schedule or failure to update the Equipment Schedule. The Equipment Schedule is found under the Controls button in the Cooling Equipment tab. Because the cooling equipment schedule is fully customizable, the easiest solution is to change the schedule. Users can set the schedule to the default for Thermal Storage. In addition, designating the correct thermal storage Type and Schedule is also an area for common mistakes.
Creating custom thermal storage library members
A final area for review is within the TRACE Library members. As always, it's highly recommended to evaluate the library members before choosing equipment. The library members contain information such as the tank properties capacity, type, losses, and warning levels. There are several charging and discharging strategies defined in detail in the F1 help. It's also possible to modify the fluid properties to ensure correct heat transfer. A thermal storage schedule is also required. Under the schedule library, several operating modes can be defined such as Charge, Discharge, Satisfy Load, and SatNo Tank. The missing component is the Utility rate structure which determines the amount of saving achieved by shifting the energy load from on-peak demand to off peak.
Reviewing these areas in TRACE when modeling TES will help resolve the majority of issues we are frequently asked in C.D.S. Support. For more detailed explanation please refer to Chapter 3 of the TRACE Users Manual, pp.21-27 or use TRACE online help.
By Adam Wellman, Marketing Engineer, LEED AP, C.D.S.
For more assistance with thermal storage systems in TRACE, contact the CDS Support Center at 608-787-3926 or email email@example.com.
New Features in System Analyzer™
System Analyzer 6.0.3 features include the ability to assign preheat
and reheat to separate plants, added for multi-heating source jobs.
This new functionality allows for the creation of multiple plants and
systems that can be separated into two different heating sources. For
example, a rooftop VAV with gas preheat coupled with electric
resistance as the local source for reheat. Another feature is the
ability to model Plant Level Thermal Storage. With a click of a button
you can select Equipment or Plant level thermal storage. If the Plant
level is activated the tank input fields are removed from the
Equipment level and displayed in the Plant level above, leaving the
individual chiller inputs at the equipment level.
Find out more about new features in System Analyzer 6.0.3
3D CAD Templates for CenTraVac™ Chillers are Now Available
3D CAD templates, obtainable from the Trane TOPSS™ selection
software, are now available for all CenTraVac Simplex and Duplex
centrifugal chillers. The new 3D CAD templates were implemented per
customer requests for layout purposes and the ability to bring
accurate, configuration specific DXF drawing files for individual
chiller selections.
For accuracy, and the changing configurations of CenTraVac chillers during process improvements, 2D drawing files have been removed from the Trane commercial web site. The older 2D CAD files were not configured for application-specific chiller selections, including the appropriate waterbox and starter configurations and options. Use of the new 3D templates are encouraged for the most accurate and up-to-date chiller configurations.
Samples of CenTraVac DXF files and viewable PDFs are available from the 2D drawing downloads web site. Detailed instructions are also provided for AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop users on how to convert the 3D models into 2D views. Links to free CAD file viewers are also available.
Please contact your local Trane sales office for fully-configured 3D CAD templates. This ensures that the correct dimensions and layouts are used for each particular project, and also provides direct assistance from Trane personnel for application specific chiller selections.
Why doesn't the full load rate efficiencies for 90.1 library members (created by C.D.S.) not match the Standard's tables?
The energy rate entered in the Create Plants section should be compressor-only energy. For some of the 90.1 library members created by C.D.S., for example packaged rooftops, the condenser fan and supply-fan efficiencies were removed from the given EER (or SEER) to avoid double accounting for that energy. More information can be found in the TRACE 90.1-2004 Library.pdf document.
Do I need to uninstall my previous version of TOPSS before upgrading to version 8.5?
Yes, before downloading we suggest that you uninstall the current
version of the program using the following steps.
1. If you want to save previous selections, copy the job files with .psd extensions to another location outside of the \TOPSS folder.
2. Uninstall TOPSS by choosing the Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select TOPSS and Remove it.
3. Go into Windows Explorer and delete the \TOPSS folder.
4. Choose Start > Search > For Files or Folders. Search for the TOPSS.ini file and delete it.
- To download TOPSS, go to the Download Center.
- Choose TOPSS 8.5 Full Version.
- Type your customer ID number when prompted. (Your customer ID is a three-character number preceded by #. Contact C.D.S. Support if you've misplaced this number.)
- Click Save to copy the update to your local hard drive. (Hint: Saving the file on your desktop will make it easy to find.) Download time varies, depending on your connection: For the full installation, expect 30 minutes with a T1 line and 90 minutes with 256K DSL.
How do I import a weather file?
Selecting a reduced-year, non-U.S. weather location:
Go to the Project Navigator Screen. Select Options pull down menu and select Map region. On the Project Navigator Screen, click the weather icon next to Select Weather Information. This will launch an image of a world map. Select the region of the world where the city resides.
When you download a weather file from the link above it will have a *.bin extension. You will need to change the extension to match the type of the file you are downloading before importing into TRACE. For example, if you download a TMY weather file you will need to change the extension from *.bin to *.tmy.
The following weather formats can be imported into the TRACE 700 library for use in either reduced year or full year analyses:
Typical meteorological year - .TMY and .TM2
Test Reference year - .TRY
1992 - 95 CEC Energy Efficiency Standard - .WY2
1978 CEC Energy Efficiency Standard - .CEC
1978 CEC Energy Efficiency Standard - .CTZ
Canadian Energy Codes - .CWC
ASHRAE Weather (*.IWC)
If your are looking for a 8760 domestic location you can download them from many resources, the most common would be the Department of Energy's website at www.doe2.com.
We have additional ASHRAE International (IWEC Weather Files) locations available for download from our website at www.tranecds.com through the download center. These International weather files contain "Typical" weather data that was derived from the National Climatic Center.
If you are using TMY3 weather from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), you will need to download their conversion utility to convert the file from TMY3 to TMY2. The utility and weather files can be downloaded from http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/old_data/nsrdb/1991-2005/tmy3. However TRACE 700 version 6.1.3 will support TMY3 weather eliminating the need to convert these files.
This information can also be found in User's Manual, TRACE 700, Building and Economic Analysis, Version 6.0 or in the electronic version cds\trace700\documentation\usersmanul.pdf.
How do I change the building orientation?
From the menu drop down list select Actions, Change Load Parameters,
input Building Orientation __ degrees from North. In TRACE 700 North
is zero degrees, East is 90 degrees, South is 180 degrees and West is
270 degrees.
This entry is typically used if the building design has been rotated after you have entered the directions for all the roofs and walls.
Enter the angle that the building is to be rotated in degrees from east of north. The program will add the value to all wall and roof directions previously entered. For example, all walls with an original wall direction of 180 degrees (south) can be reoriented to face 225 degrees (southwest) by entering the building orientation as 45 degrees (180 + 45 = 225 degrees.)
Note: Changing the Building Orientation is universal and will be applied to all walls and roofs in the current project file.
Note: This rotation will not change the value of the entered direction in the Create Rooms section, nor does it appear listed in any of the output reports. We recommend that you add a note in the Project Information section to remind you and others of the rotation.
For TRACE 700 version 6.1.1 and later:
The program will automatically rotate a building when it is assigned to be the Performance Rating Method. The user's file must have, at minimum, two alternatives created. Then the user can select the base alternative for the Performance Rating Method on the Calculate and View Results screen. This will enable the automatic building rotation and will run the simulation four times, once for the base site rotation and then 90, 180, and 270 degrees from the base rotation.
Meet the C.D.S. Support Staff...
Adam Wellman
Adam joined the Trane C.D.S. group in 2006. In addition to supporting C.D.S. software users through phone support and regional training, Adam is a member of the Advanced Engineering Service group. One of his responsibilities includes the development and maintenance of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 library for TRACE. He received his bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and has completed the Trane Graduate Training Program.
Q. What three items would you want if stranded on a desert island?
It depends… if I want to get off the island; a saw, hammer and nails. If I didn't want to get off the island; my wife and kids, a hut and food.
Q. What is your favorite C.D.S. support question?
"Can you see my screen? How did you answer that question?!"
Yes, most of us in the support center have heard almost every question more than once and have even memorized some of them.
C.D.S. Newsletter October 2008
C.D.S. Newsletter March 2008


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I have a delicious and simple side dish recipe for you today. A couple months ago I was contacted by Katherine at Thomas Nelson and she wanted to send me a cookbook for review. The book was titled Simply Suppers by Jennifer Chandler. This sounded perfect for me because at the time, I just had surgery and was recovering. I didn't have much energy or the desire to cook. But when my body was feeling up to it again, I grabbed this book off the shelf and read each and every page, mentally bookmarking recipes and drooling along the way.
This book is categorized into several chapters including, but not limited to Soups, Meat, Pasta, Sandwiches, Grains and Vegetables. It is mostly comprised of savory meals and sides, but there is a section of Sweet Endings which has recipes for Double Decker Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding Pie, Tarts and Cakes. Every single recipe is accompanied by a photo so you'll know what your food is supposed to look like. That also helps when trying to decide what to make. A few other useful sections in this book are 30 in about 30 (you guessed it, 30 recipes made in about 30 minutes), 10 Leftover Chicken Makeovers (recipes in the book you can make using a rotisserie chicken) and 20 Freezer Go-To's (recipes from the book that freeze well).
I chose to make Parmesan Roasted Tomatoes (p.189) as a side dish to brown rice and Pesto Parmesan Chicken. It was a fantastic meal if I do say so myself. Even Mr. H agreed with me and he's not a big fan of Parm. I made a couple adaptations to the recipes but rather than altering the recipe, I just made my changes in italics below. This would be a great recipe to make any time of year because roasting them makes them sweeter and taste like Summer even if the tomatoes aren't so ripe. After roasting, the tomatoes became soft and the flavor intensified. The tomatoes burst in your mouth, but the topping was crispy and garlicky. I could eat a whole bowl of just crumbs, they were that good! I'm looking forward to trying other recipes from this book, because if they're half as good as these tomatoes, I'm in for a treat.
Parmesan Roasted Tomatoes from Simply Suppers by Jennifer Chandler
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- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (I used 1 Tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 large ripe tomatoes, cut in half horizontally
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Preheat oven to 395 degrees.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic parsley and oregano until well combined.
Place the tomato halves in a shallow baking dish, sliced side up. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste. (I added the salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture).
Sprinkle the tops of the tomatoes with the Parmesan bread crumb mixture. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes. (I mixed the olive oil in with the bread crumbs so they'd stick together and create a crisper topping).
Bake until the topping is golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.
NOTE: Since this recipe was part of a cookbook review I didn't want to alter the original recipe. Instead I added my changes to the recipe in blue italics.
Katherine from Thomas Nelson also wants to give away 3 copies of Simply Suppers for you to enjoy! All you have to do is leave me a comment on this post telling me what your favorite side dish is.
Anyone and everyone is eligible to win. Just be sure to leave me your contact info so I can contact you if you win. One entry per person please.
I'll reveal the (3) winners next Tuesday, May 10. Good luck!


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Lasting Memories
Marjorie Joyce Andreatta
Feb. 7, 1923-Nov. 3, 2013
Pleasanton, California
Submitted by Graham-Hitch Mortuary
Marjorie Joyce Andreatta passed away peacefully on Nov. 3 in Pleasanton. She joins her husband Geno of 69 years who passed on Sept. 12.
Marge was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia on Feb. 7, 1923, the oldest child of James and Christine Hurley. In 1942, she met Geno M. Andreatta, a handsome American soldier stationed in Australia. A serendipitous train ride to the beach set the stage for their meeting, which flourished into their courtship and marriage on March 7, 1944. One of 15,000 Australian warbrides, Marjorie left behind family, friends and way of life to embark on the joys and hardships of a new life in America with her husband.
Marjorie worked as a candy girl at the Roosevelt Theatre in San Francisco before becoming an operator at Pacific Bell in 1954. Over 30 years of service, she progressed to and retired as a Trunk Engineer. In her retirement years, she maintained her relationships with Pacific Bell Telephone Company Pioneers and The 432 Club. When Marge and Geno relocated to Pleasanton in the mid-80s, she kept busy crafting, spoiling her grandchildren, and devoting her time and notable talents to organizations that helped others, including Daughters of the British Empire and Pleasanton Senior Center. She also volunteered at the Valley Care Health System, both in the hospital and the Thrift Shop, which helped purchase new equipment for the hospital. Along with her husband, she was active in the 41st Infantry Division Veterans Association. One of Marge?s greatest joys, however, was her participation with Geno in the WWII Foreign Warbrides Association, enjoying many trips to reunions across the country, connecting and bonding with other warbrides. Over the years and across the ocean, Marge retained strong ties to her family in Australia, including her late brother Viv and his wife Beryl, her brother Jim and his wife Ellen, and her sister Margo, as well numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to hours on the phone, Marge made and hosted numerous visits with her family.
Marjorie is survived by her 3 daughters, Janis Martinelli (Ed), Sandra Katona (Don), Judi Hinkson (Howard); her 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. In the last 5 years, Marge?s life was also enhanced by the very special relationship with her dear friend Diane Mara and by the spiritual guidance of her pastor Heather Hammer. What will be missed most about Marge are her generosity, her sassy and unstoppable sense of humor, and her boundless devotion to family.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at the Sacramento Valley Veterans Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. There will also be a memorial service on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at Lynnewood United Methodist Church in Pleasanton. In lieu of flowers, please consider carrying on Marge?s legacy of service with a memorial donation made to the organization of your choice. Some of Marjorie?s favorites were those working toward the early detection of breast cancer, The American Red Cross, and Wounded Warrior Foundation.


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"Tell me if I'm wrong," the husband said to me. "And if I am, I will apologize to my wife and rethink the way I live as both husband and parent."
Tension in the room was high.
"Here's my side of the story," the husband continued. "My wife is tired and stressed in the mornings. I know how hard it is to get the children out and any unknown sets the whole schedule off. Last week our daughter woke up feeling sick. She looked awful and definitely needed to see a doctor. I decided to take her even though it would mean getting into work late. I thought that I was doing something nice for my wife, besides being a good dad to our daughter. That night, I had to stay extra at work to make up for the time that was missed. I came home exhausted. I thought that at the very least, my wife would thank me for my help. Instead she was upset with me for thinking that I deserved a thank you."
"A thank you?" the wife said. "Are you kidding? Isn't this part of parenthood? Isn't this what you are supposed to be doing? You think taking our daughter to the doctor makes you into a kind person who does good deeds?"
"And do you think it's the same as asking me to pass the ketchup? It's simply what I'm just supposed to be doing, nothing more?"
"Absolutely. That you even think that I need to thank you for taking our daughter to the doctor shows what a selfish person you are."
The two turned to me, waiting to hear my reply.
The Foundation of Every Home
"Listen," I said. "I will not tell you what I think or feel because I am only a human being, and anything I say, you can argue that you disagree. Instead, I will tell you what the Torah says, and then we can resolve this through the timeless wisdom of our Torah.
"When Moses was an infant, he was put into a basket in the Nile River. When he grew older, he returned to Egypt to bring on the ten plagues. But God did not allow Moses to hit the Nile River and bring on the first plague. Instead, it was his brother, Aaron, who was given this mission. Do you know why? Because when Moses was a baby, the river saved his life. God wanted Moses to appreciate the kindness of the river and so he could never hit the water that had preserved his life."
I looked at both husband and wife, wanting to be sure that they were absorbing my words before we continued.
"Now let me ask you something. Does the river feel? And besides, wasn't the river flowing anyway? What was the big deal?"
"So here is the answer to your conflict. Even though the river was supposed to flow, Moses was expected to express his gratitude. And if this is how we must treat water that has no feelings, how much more so must we show gratitude to the people in our lives!
Husbands and wives have feelings. A word of thanks can make all the difference in the world."
A home filled with appreciation is a home filled with respect and love.
Gratitude is the spiritual foundation of every home. A home filled with appreciation is a home filled with respect and love. It is a mistake to think that just because my husband or wife is doing what he or she is supposed to be doing, I have no obligation to say thank you.
Sure, my spouse is expected to share in the daily grind. Of course, there are financial duties, child care commitments, and marriage needs that we fulfill both. But to think that I can take all this for granted goes against the very grain of Torah's values.
The Missing Link
I asked this couple to be brutally honest when answering my next questions.
"Is your daughter insolent? Does she often speak with chutzpah to you? Does she challenge you and make you feel that whatever you do, it's just not good enough?"
There was an uncomfortable silence in the room.
Finally, the wife responded with just one sad word.
We often wonder why today's children seem to have such attitude. Where did this sense of entitlement come from? Why the arrogance?
When children grow up in homes where parents never express appreciation to each other, they come to absorb this feeling of entitlement. Taking each other for granted allows children to live with carefree chutzpah and attitude.
You're supposed to be doing this, so why should I say thank you?
Transform Your Family, Transform Yourself
Grateful parents raise grateful children who live with an understanding that everything we do must be appreciated and valued. It does not matter that I am supposed to make
dinner for you, or that I am expected to drive you to school, or buy you sneakers and outfits. You still need to express your 'thank you'. And when you do, you become transformed. Instead of one who always feels entitled and arrogant, you grow into a person who is appreciative and humble.
Grateful parents raise grateful children who live with an understanding that everything we do must be appreciated and valued.
There is a strong link between parents who express appreciation to each other and the children raised with such an 'attitude of gratitude'. And yes, even those little deeds that we come to expect and take for granted should not pass unnoticed. When we open up our eyes to the daily random acts that we have come anticipate, we come to love those we live with so much more. We realize that we have overlooked the blessing of family and all the daily kindness that we 'happen' to do for each other.
What a difference this attitude can make in both our marriage and the character of our children.


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Victoria Kim
L.A. Times
April 10, 2012
Radioactive particles released in the nuclear reactor meltdown in Fukushima, Japan, following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami were detected in giant kelp along the California coast, according to a recently published study.
Radioactive iodine was found in samples collected from beds of kelp in locations along the coast from Laguna Beach to as far north as Santa Cruz about a month after the explosion, according to the study by two marine biologists at Cal State Long Beach.
The levels, while most likely not harmful to humans, were significantly higher than measurements prior to the explosion and comparable to those found in British Columbia, Canada, and northern Washington state following the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, according to the study published in March in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Giant kelp, or Macrocystis pyrifera, is a particularly good measure of radioactive material in the environment because it accumulates iodine, researchers said. They wrote that radioactive particles released into the atmosphere, in particular radioactive isotope iodine 131, made its way across the Pacific, then was likely deposited into the ocean during a period of significant rain shortly after the meltdown in Japan.
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Chief Justice: 800 Kentucky Court Workers Fall Under Poverty Guidelines
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. told a legislative committee Wednesday that overhauling the Judicial Branch's "broken salary structure" is his top priority in the proposed Judicial Branch budget for fiscal years 2015 and 2016.
"Years of neglect have left Judicial Branch salaries woefully behind those in the private sector and the Executive and Legislative branches of state government," Chief Justice Minton said, according to a news release. "The situation has been exacerbated by years of frozen raises and the Judicial Branch furlough in 2012. The end result is a situation that demands relief. Today, 800 of the 3,300 non-elected court employees fall under the federal poverty guidelines for a family of four. That's one-quarter of our workforce. Equally disheartening is that an even greater number of court personnel quality for food stamps. It is simply unacceptable that so many of our employees work full time and still live in poverty.
"The other fallout from low wages is what I call the Judicial Branch brain drain. We attract and train high-caliber employees whose dedication for the courts can't withstand the enticement of higher salaries being offered by the private sector and the other branches of government. The ongoing turnover places a very real strain on the courts as we struggle to maintain a workforce that can continue to provide a high level of service."
Chief Justice Minton testified about the budget before the General Assembly's House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and the Judiciary at the Capitol Annex. The Judicial Branch budget bill for the fiscal biennium of 2014-2016 has been filed as House Bill 238 and requests a total of $361.3 million for FY 2015 and $375.1 million for FY 2016.
The chief justice told the committee that his other budget priorities are maintaining the Judicial Branch's base budget at current levels with no reductions, funding the required cost of employee benefits and reinvesting savings from House Bill 463 into the Judicial Branch.
"We believe that the wisest course for this budget – given the state's ongoing fiscal challenges – is to focus only on the items that are critical to our operations and on the long overdue investment in our dedicated court personnel," Chief Justice Minton said.
The chief justice is the administrative head of the state court system and is responsible for overseeing its operation. Chief Justice Minton was elected to the Supreme Court in 2006. His fellow justices elected him to serve a four-year term as chief justice in 2008 and re-elected him for a second term in 2012.
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Have you ever had that feeling that you're stagnating, but you're not sure exactly how to get out of that rut? Well, that's me with my personal research. I spent some quality time with OneNote a few days ago to organize some of my research, in part looking for possible story ideas for articles, lectures, and blog posts.
I realized, as I do every single time I look through my pedigree, that I'm stuck in the 19th century with many of my lines.
It's not that I'm not researching, because I am. I really am! I dutifully go to the courthouse, determined this time to research one ancestor or family group, promising myself that I will not get lost in the records…and then I get lost in the records. What can I say? I'm a records junkie. Comes in really handy when you're, oh, I don't know, preparing for a lecture on Georgia's 19th century records. Not so handy when your love of records interferes with your research focus.
I have it easy, too. Most of my ancestors over the past two hundred years lived within an easy drive of where I live now. Many lived or passed through Rabun County, where I was born and grew up. Yes, I'm still here, after brief sojourns elsewhere as a student and an Army wife. So the records are within comparatively easy reach, but I'm not getting the research done.
A couple of months ago I finally resolved to do better. After all, this research is a legacy my son will one day inherit. I owe it to him to at least try to take my ancestral lines back to Virginia or parts beyond, right? Because what he's really interested in is the older history. Think Ancient Rome older. I know, we'll never get back that far, but I think he would, if given a chance, deeply enjoy colonial and medieval research. It's much more difficult, yes, but the challenge is half the fun. And if I can conclusively prove at least some lines back to colonial days, then he can pick up where I left off and do a great deal of good.
Well, it makes a nice dream, anyway.
But no, I'm serious this time. I'm going to get those lines back to the Old Dominion, come rain, sleet, snow, or turkey dressing. Now all I have to do is stay away from the records…while I'm researching in the records.
Meh. Not a chance.


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Over at Baltimore Hackerspace, Jeffrey Nelson has been designing a showcard laser projector called the LaserShark. It's based on a LPC1343 – 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller, with other essential components added and populated to a circuit board of his own design. The device is controlled using the OpenLase software.
From Jeffrey's site:
This board is intended to be a low cost open-source USB Showcard for folks who want to make their own 1 or 2 analog/ttl laser projector. To use it, you will need to make or obtain:
One or two lasers capable of TTL or (ideally) 0-5v analog modulation and power supplies for the lasers
Galvos, galvo amplifiers, galvo amplifier heatsinks, and a power supply for these components. For a cheap source of galvos, ebay is a good spot to check. I would suggest getting as high Kpps units as you can afford (at least 20).
Computer with usb port.
Jeffrey's project makes sharp-looking single color projections now, but stay tuned because he's working on a full color model.
[via Hacked Gadgets]


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Don't count on Bristol Palin palling around with Kathy Griffin anytime soon.
Sarah Palin's daughter said in an interview with E! News she viewed the former "My Life on the D-List" host as someone who would "just not be an enjoyable individual to be around at all."
Months after Griffin joked about the "Dancing with the Stars" competitor's weight in a comedy routine, Palin said she was more confused than upset by the attention.
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"It didn't [hurt my feelings] because it was coming from Kathy Griffin of all people, and I think it just shows her immaturity," Palin told E! "I don't think that stuff's funny at all. Just very strange."
Earlier this week, Palin told Fox News she hoped "people didn't have to pay money to hear [Griffin's] negativity and criticisms."
Palin famously got the last laugh on her critics by reaching the finals of ABC's dance competition. She used her "Dancing" purse to relocate to Arizona with son Tripp, has a new boyfriend and is reportedly weighing an offer to co-host a morning radio show.
Palin said she would still accept an apology from Griffin, but didn't hold back with her own potshot at the comedienne.
"She's had botched liposuction procedures and stuff like that, so…It's just weird that she would pick on something like that for another woman," Palin said.
It was the type of response that, alas, was right up Griffin's alley and could offer material for her new Broadway show "Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony."
After hearing about Palin's interview, Griffin told E! she was "thrilled."
"You know, it's a long time coming," she said Tuesday. "I mean, come on, I dated her baby daddy, I've made fun of her family. It's about time."


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2012 CanSat competition completed
High school students from different ESA Member States have completed the second European CanSat Competition at the Andøya Rocket Range in Norway. 14 teams participated in the competition, which took place 23 to 26 April.
The tiny CanSats were designed to separate from their rocket and conduct their missions as they descended on parachutes to the ground for recovery by the teams.
After last minute preparations by staff from the Norwegian Centre for Space-related Education (NAROM), each pair of CanSats was carried to an altitude of about 1 km, during successive launches of seven small Intruder rockets on 24 April. Despite very strong winds, all of the CanSats were successfully recovered, with the exception of the Spanish one, which failed to communicate with the ground station.
The missions met with mixed success. During the first flight, the shock of the launch caused the Austrian CanSat to switch off, with the unfortunate result that no data were recorded, despite everything working perfectly prior to launch.
Although one of the moveable arms on the Norwegian parafoil broke, causing their CanSat to spin rapidly during descent, the team achieved some of their objectives by receiving GPS data and atmospheric pressure readings.
The second launch saw stable radio communication and data from all 3 sensors successfully received by the Romanian team, but no data were received from the Czech CanSat after its deployment.
During the third flight, weather conditions made it difficult to track the Italian and Irish CanSats, however each team received some telemetry before losing the signal. The Italian data were stored on the onboard memory card but their goal of a guided landing was not achieved. The Irish were able to identify several key flight events by analysing their data.
Both the Belgian and Dutch teams on the fourth launch received good telemetry from their CanSats. The Belgians also recorded imagery from their onboard camera, but the low outside temperature affected the accelerometer on the Dutch CanSat so that no useful data were received.
The UK team received good telemetry data, but were a little disappointed that their miniature rover deployed earlier than planned. The Danish team received telemetry during the flight, but the ground computer crashed so that all of their data were lost.
On the sixth flight, the French team received good telemetry and video data, but the Spanish team received no data, and unfortunately their CanSat could not be recovered. Nevertheless, they used the video data of the French team to achieve their 3D surface mapping objective.
The Greek and Portuguese CanSats on the final flight sent back all expected telemetry but both experienced a problem with their onboard camera, leading to fewer images than they had hoped.
Competition results
Once they analysed the results of their missions, the teams were judged by a board composed of technical experts from space agencies and industry.
"The standard of the projects was really high and the judges were very impressed by the professional attitude of the students," said Helen Page, the ESA CanSat Project Coordinator. "They learned an enormous amount about space science, engineering and technology, as well as developing practical skills and experiencing the excitement of a launch campaign at a world-class rocket range."
The first prize was awarded to the UK's Alpha team from Bearsden Academy in Glasgow. In second place was the Icaromenippus 3D team from the 3rd General Lyceum of Mytilini, Strati Myrivili, Greece, with the Portuguese Azorean Shearwater team from EBS Santa Maria, Vila do Porto in the Azores in third place.
The judges also gave a special mention to the team from Austria, in recognition of the excellence of their project and their pre-launch preparation.
The 2012 European CanSat competition was organised by ESA's Education Office in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Space-related Education (NAROM).


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THE HONEY HUNTERS OF NEPAL – [by Brad Woodard]
"This is not just any honey, and it does not come from just any bee. The Himalayan honey bee, or Apis dorsal laborious is the world's largest honey bee – measuring up to 1.2 inches. They exist only in the Himalayas and build their nests in high altitudes (from 8,200 to 13,500 ft). The nests can contain as much as 130lbs of honey and interestingly different types of honey can be found at different altitudes. Himalayan honey bees make spring honey, red honey, and autumn honey. Red honey, made solely by Himalayan honey bees and found at the highest altitudes, is the most valuable because of its intoxicating and relaxing qualities. The Gurung men can import this honey to other parts of Asia for five times the price of the other honey.
Harvesting the honey is a tradition that the men of Nepal have been doing for generations. They go twice a year, dropping harnessed ladders and ropes from the top of the cliff to a base below where a fire is lit to help smoke the bees away from their hives. A "honey hunter" then descends the ladder and cuts the large honeycomb nests down in chunks. This dangerous mission brings food and money to their villages when the honey is sold.
Eric Valli photographed the photo story "Honey Hunters of Nepal" in 1987 and won first prize at World Press for it… See more of his work at ericvalli.com."


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The Boy Scouts of America begin debating their anti-gay policy on Monday.
The new policy under discussion would be up to individual troops to allow gay members.
The Boy Scouts expect to announce a decision after this week's board meeting.
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Several groups plan to rally near the national headquarters in Irving, Texas, both for and against a possible change in policy.
President Barack Obama weighed in on the matter in an interview that aired Sunday just before the Super Bowl, saying he wants the Boy Scouts to allow gays and lesbians to join.
The president called the Scouts "a great institution" that promotes young people and said "no one should be barred from that."
President Obama also called out the Scouts during last year's presidential campaign, saying he opposed the long-standing policy of excluding gays as members.
But Texas Gov. Rick Perry, speaking Saturday to an annual gathering of Scouts from around Texas, discussed his own experiences in scouting and made it clear he's against changing the Scouts' controversial policy.
"Scouting is about teaching a substantial amount of life lessons," Perry said. "Sexuality is not one of them. Never has been and doesn't need to be."
The Boy Scouts have previously reviewed their policy on not accepting gays as members. Last year, after a two-year review of the rule, the Scouts reaffirmed their longstanding policy as it has been a continual target of numerous protest campaigns.
In recent months, some corporate sponsors, including pharmaceutical giant Merck, had pulled funding from the organization due to the exclusionary rule.
James Turley, the chairman of Ernst & Young, and Randall Stephenson, CEO of AT&T, vowed in 2012 to work together to change the Boy Scouts' policy after a den leader in Ohio was ousted from her position due to her sexual orientation.


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It's still real warm in northern California, deep into September, but in the morning you can smell it. Yes, you can smell apples in their crates inside of the barn.
No….I don't live in a barn. But I live in California and each year I love to visit Apple Hill near Placerville, also known as Hangtown, in Northern California.
You got to go and if not, you got to take a virtual trip and check it out. It looks good, it smells good and it tastes damn good!!!
So check out the Association site and see what's new for 2012. Grab ourself a map & a guide if you need one.
What's good there? Well apples, of course. Apples, apple pie, apple fritters, candy appled apples, apple juice & cide.
My favorite? apple cider donuts. Yum.
Plus BBQ lunches at some farms, train rides and fishing for the kids. The smells and tastes. A day out of the city. Christmas tree tours, winery tours. Pick 'em yourself farms. Teaching the kids where their food comes from.
Petting zoos.
Filling up the car or truck with goodies to take home. And even more goodies to give to famil, friends, neighbors. Put in the freezzer.
The Blossom Trail Run at the other end of the season, usuall in April so mark your calendar.
And the Apple Hill Harvest Run, race day this ear is November 4th and the course is 8.5 beautiful miles and includes the Harvest Day 3.5 mile Run/Walk. Check the links for info and to register.
But back to apple goodness…I am more about eating my way thru Apple Hill. I don't even do the wine drinking thru Apple Hill any more, so I eat.
And I look forward to it each and every year.
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North America GFS Surface Temperature/Wind +144 hour Chart
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About GFS
Global Forecast System. The operational numerical weather forecasting model run by NCEP. The GFS superceded the AVN and MRF models, on which it is largely based. Forecast data from the GFS is available out to 180 hours at full resolution and 16 days at a reduced resolution.
Weather News
Big waves approaching the east and west
Large swells and waves are approaching both the east and west coasts of Australia this week as two strong systems build over the open ocean.
Healthy winter rain for southwest Queensland and western NSW
A slow-moving trough brought tropical moisture to dry parts of southwest Qld and western NSW on Friday and Saturday, resulting in record July rain for some areas.


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Fox News
June 24, 2012
The top Republican leading the House investigation into Operation Fast and Furious said Sunday he expects a "bipartisan" floor vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress this coming week.
"I believe they will (vote to hold him in contempt)," House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., told "Fox News Sunday." "Both Republicans and Democrats will vote that — I believe it will be bipartisan."
Issa kept his focus on the Justice Department, clarifying that he has no evidence the White House was involved in any Fast and Furious cover-up. But he repeatedly said Congress is trying to get to the bottom of why the Justice Department "lied" about the operation.
The comments underscored the apparent momentum among majority House Republicans behind the contempt push, following a committee contempt vote against Holder along party lines this past week. That vote proceeded after Holder and Republicans were unable to reach an agreement over subpoenaed documents pertaining to the Obama administration's Fast and Furious discussions.
Issa on ABC "This Week" on Fast and Furious, Holder Contempt Charges & Obama Executive Privilege
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With the Kennedy Space Center reporting cloud cover, showers and gusty winds and with forecasters calling for more of the same today and tomorrow, flight controllers began focusing on bringing Endeavour home to a landing at Edwards Air Force Base later today.
The first opportunity of the day to land Endeavour at the Florida spaceport has already been passed up and flight controllers continue to plan for a landing on the second and final opportunity at Kennedy today. But spacecraft communicators told Endeavour's crewmembers that if a second Florida waveoff occurs, they likely would land at Edwards later today.
Two opportunities to land at Edwards are available today. For the first, the deorbit burn would occur at 10:03 a.m. central time with landing at 11:11 a.m. The second would see a deorbit burn at 11:39 a.m. and touchdown at 12:47 p.m. Forecasters said weather at Edwards is ideal.
Endeavour, which was launched April 19, brought an advanced and more powerful robotic arm, Canadarm2, to the International Space Station. The shuttle also delivered to the station more than 6,000 pounds of equipment and supplies, much of it transported in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module named Raffaello. Among equipment aboard Raffaello were two new scientific experiment racks for the space station's U.S. laboratory Destiny.
Endeavour's crew, Commander Kent Rominger, Pilot Jeff Ashby and Mission Specialists Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency, John Phillips, Scott Parazynski, Umberto Guidoni of the European Space Agency and Cosmonaut Yuri Lonchakov, were awakened at 11:48 p.m. by "Truth," performed by Spandau Ballet. The wakeup music was for Rominger, requested by his family.
next status report will be issued following Endeavour's landing, or as
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