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16 Bay QNAP TS-EC1680U-E3-4GE-R2 Rackmount NAS Unit
Web ID: 21920
QNAP TS-EC1680U R2, featuring the easy-to-use QTS operating system, provides a reliable and scalable NAS solution to fulfill data backup, file synchronization and remote access. The TS-EC1680U R2 is 10GbE-ready, delivers exceptional performance, and supports cross-platform file sharing, comprehensive backup solutions, iSCSI and virtualization applications, and many practical business functions, making it the ideal choice for SMBs to secure important business data. It also includes abundant multimedia applications backed by its powerful hardware specifications. ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST!
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 Year
Manufacturer PN: TS-EC1680U-E3-4GE-R2
Manufacturer Website
QNAP TS-EC1680U R2, featuring the easy-to-use QTS operating system, provides a reliable and scalable NAS solution to fulfill data backup, file synchronization and remote access. The TS-EC1680U R2 is 10GbE-ready, delivers exceptional performance, and supports cross-platform file sharing, comprehensive backup solutions, iSCSI and virtualization applications, and many practical business functions, making it the ideal choice for SMBs to secure important business data. It also includes abundant multimedia applications backed by its powerful hardware specifications.
- Built-in 10GbE, highly-efficient storage solution for HD video editing and sharing
- 3,500+ MB/s throughput and 390,000+ IOPS
- Two internal cache ports and up to 4 SSDs for caching
- Scalable up to 144 drive capacity with QNAP expansion enclosures
- Virtualization-ready, centralized data storage, backup, sharing and disaster recovery
QTS - Simple and efficient
Thanks to QTS's intuitive user interface, system operations of the TS-EC1680U R2 are smooth and handy. Its intelligent desktop allows you to find the desired functions quickly, create desktop shortcuts or group shortcuts, monitor important system information on a real-time basis, and open multiple application windows to run multiple tasks concurrently, bringing greater working efficiency.
Learn more: QTS4
Qsirch – A smarter, faster way to search
Quickly and easily find documents, photos, videos, and music with Qsirch, QNAP's new built-in NAS search application lets you find what you need by real-time, natural search. Simply type in as much as you know about what you are trying to find, including bits of the file name or even words/phrases in the document, and Qsirch will display a list of matches, complete with thumbnails, as you type. Qsirch even remembers your search history so you can quickly navigate to files you've previously searched for. Qsirch is a huge productivity boost – it greatly reduces the amount of time spent looking for files on the NAS so you can focus on other tasks.
Note: 2GB RAM (4GB or more RAM is recommended for optimum performance) and QTS 4.1 or newer firmware is required.
Learn more: Qsirch
Breakthrough performance
The TS-EC1680U R2 supports 6Gbps hard drives driving over 3,500 MB/s throughput and 390,000 IOPS*. Featuring with Intel® Xeon® E3 v3 Quad-Core Processor and 4 GB DDR3 ECC RAM, the TS-EC1680U R2 greatly enhances efficiency of CPU-consuming tasks and serves more concurrent tasks at the same time.
*Tested in QNAP Lab. Figures could vary by environment.
Test Environment: 4 Client PC configurations: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU, 16GB DDR3 RAM, Windows 7 professional 64-bit, Dual-port Intel X520 10GbE Server Adapter, IOMeter sequential read and write. NAS Configuration: OCZ Vertex4 VTX4-25SAT3-128G SSDs with RAID 6 configuration, QNAP LAN-10G2T-X550 dual-port 10GBase-T network adapter*2
Internal cache port for IO acceleration
The TS-EC1680U R2 supports two on-board mSATA internal cache ports, and up to 4 SSDs can be used for caching. By installing mSATA flash modules (optional purchase), the IOPS performance of storage volumes can remarkably boost. It is perfect for improving overall workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as database and virtualization. The internal cache port design reserves the space of hard drive tray for more storage capacity.
*Instead of installing the mSATA in the internal cache port, SSDs are supported to be installed in the hard drive tray. Visit SSD cache
Removable motherboard drawer for easy maintenance
With the TS-EC1680U R2's removable motherboard drawer, IT administrators have easier access in upgrading/installing components such as RAM, the internal cache and 10GbE adapter. The motherboard itself can be removed and replaced without needing to remove the heavy TS-EC1680U R2 from the rack cabinet, making it especially useful in maintaining the TS-EC1680U R2 in data centers with multiple rack cabinets.
Note: Power-off is necessary before removing the motherboard drawer. It is not hot-pluggable.
10GbE ready
The TS-EC1680U R2 offers four inbuilt Gigabit Ethernet ports and features two inbuilt 10GbE SFP+ ports to deliver 10 Gigabit high speed network. The 10GbE-ready TS-EC1680U R2 delivers lightening data throughput. Coupled with the support for large storage capacity, the TS-EC1680U R2 is perfect for data centers to storage big data and excel in fast data transmission, and for editing large size videos on-the-fly without transferring the videos between the TS-EC1680U R2 and desktop computers.
Learn more: 10GbE solution
Seamless capacity expansion
The TS-EC1680U R2 supports online capacity expansion by cascading multiple QNAP RAID expansion enclosures to meet the needs of growing business data. With QNAP scale-up solution, total storage capacity can be gradually expanded on demand. It is especially useful for large data applications, such as video surveillance, data archiving, and TV broadcast storage, to name few.
The maximum number of drives available by connecting QNAP expansion enclosures:
|Turbo NAS Model
|RAID Expansion Enclosure
|No. of RAID Expansion Enclosure
|Total HDD No.
(NAS + Enclosure)
Learn more: RAID expansion enclosures
Powerful QNAP flexible volume
QNAP flexible volume provides a more secure and flexible way to store the NAS data. This next generation volume offers powerful features such as storage pooling with multiple RAID group protection, thin provisioned volume with space reclaim, block-level iSCSI LUN, and online capacity expansion. The QTS Storage Manager neatly presents tools and options for managing system storage which simplifies the process of NAS capacity expansion and QNAP RAID expansion enclosure management.
Learn more: QTS storage manager, QNAP flexible volume
Cross-platform file sharing, centralized data storage
The TS-EC1680U R2 supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP protocols for file sharing across Windows, Mac, Linux/UNIX networks. Data, logs and ISO image of CDs and DVDs can be centralized store in the NAS and protected by integrated antivirus solution. The Windows AD and LDAP services enable system administrators to configure user permissions by using existing Windows AD server, LDAP server or NAS build-in LDAP service.
Learn more: ISO share, Syslog service, Antivirus, Windows Active Directory (AD), LDAP Directory Service
Well-rounded backup solutions to secure data
The TS-EC1680U R2 offers well-rounded backup solutions as a reliable backup center. QNAP NetBak Replicator supports scheduled and real-time data backup on Windows OS. Mac Time Machine is also supported to provide Mac OS X users with an effortless solution to back up data to the TS-EC1680U R2.
Learn more: NetBak Replicator, Time Machine backup
Disaster recovery solutions brings peace of mind
The TS-EC1680U R2 offers various data recovery options. RTRR (Real-Time Remote Replication) supports real time or scheduled data backup to a remote Turbo NAS or FTP server and synchronizes files to a remote folder from a local folder with better backup efficiency and reduced backup time. The TS-EC1680U R2 also supports rsync protocol to back up data to another remote server on scheduling basis. Besides, data can be backed up to cloud storage, such as Amazon® S3, Amazon Glacier, Microsoft® Azure, ElephantDrive®, Dropbox® and Google Cloud Storage, and restored to the TS-EC1680U R2 anytime.
Learn more: Cloud storage backup, RTRR
Comprehensive security options
In the open network environment, business data might be exposed in potential hack. The TS-EC1680U R2 provides numerous security options, such as encrypted access, IP blocking, and so on. Besides, IT administrators can control the access rights of each user to different folders, preventing unauthorized access to important files. The TS-EC1680U R2 is validated with military level FIPS 140-2 AES 256-bit encryption, preventing the sensitive business data from unauthorized access and breach even if the hard disk drives or the entire system were stolen.
Learn more: Encrypted access, IP blocking, Hard drive encryption
Storage for comprehensive virtualization applications
The TS-EC1680U R2 is VMware® Ready™, Citrix® Ready™, compatible with Microsoft® Hyper-V™ certification and Windows Server 2012, benefiting flexible deployment and management in the virtualization environments. The TS-EC1680U R2 supports VMware VAAI and Microsoft ODX to increase performance by offloading server loading for ESXi and Hyper-V respectively, and supports QNAP vSphere Client plug-in and QNAP SMI-S provider with enhanced efficiency of operations and management in virtualization applications.
Learn more: VMware® Ready™, Citrix® /Ready™, Microsoft® Hyper-V™, VMware VAAI, Microsoft ODX, SMI-S provider for Microsoft SCVMM
Run multiple OS' on the TS-EC1680U R2
The Virtualization Station transforms the TS-EC1680U R2 into a 2-in-a-box NAS that can function as an all-in-one NAS and a virtualization platform supporting multiple operating systems, fast virtual machine creation, virtual machine import/export, snapshot, and enables desktop operations on web browser. With the easy-to-use interface, you can centrally manage all virtual machines created on the TS-EC1680U R2 with least efforts. Furthermore, you can download VMs on demand from the online VM markets and import them to TS-EC1680U R2 to use directly without any complex procedure.
Note: Pre-installed with 4GB RAM x1. You can upgrade the RAM to 32GB to run 8 virtual machines.
Learn more: Virtualization Station
Highly-efficient storage solution for video editing
Digital film and video production produces volumes of data that require high performance RAID storage with sustainable throughput to balance with the demanding output of video editing. The TS-EC1680U R2 fulfills storage and video editing needs with a high speed 10GbE network interface. Digital videos can be quickly stored and edited on the TS-EC1680U R2 directly over the network.
File synchronization across multiple devices
The Qsync utility turns your TS-EC1680U R2 into a safe data center for file synchronization with large storage capacity. Any file uploaded to the TS-EC1680U R2 will be made available for all linked devices, such as computers, laptops or mobile devices. Qsync is especially useful for frequent travelers to manage files and always have the most updated files on different devices. Qsync provides multiple ways of file synchronization and group file sharing, greatly enhancing the flexibility of collaboration.
Learn more: Qsync
Comprehensive surveillance solution with 24/7 security
The TS-EC1680U R2 Surveillance Station is a professional surveillance solution with a wide range of over 2,600 compatible IP camera models and expandable IP camera channel licenses. It supports real-time monitoring, video and audio recording and playback with flexible options to customize. You can also install the Vmobile app on your iOS® or Android™ mobile devices to manage the monitoring channels anytime and anywhere, and safeguard your office environment.
Learn more: Surveillance Station
Additional SMB-ready features
The TS-EC1680U R2 supports various business applications as an all-in-one Turbo NAS with cost-efficiency.
The Turbo NAS supports FTP server to share large size files, coming with user-defined settings including bandwidth limitation, number of connections, and write-only permission.
*Click here to learn more other business features.
Install-on-demand apps extend NAS features
The TS-EC1680U R2 has built in App Center providing various install-on-demand apps developed by QNAP and third-party developers, including backup/sync, business, content management, communications, download, entertainment, and so on. It's also a central place to manage and update installed apps. Besides, QNAP's development platform brings forth the open-source spirit to welcome program developers to develop various applications, adding values to the TS-EC1680U R2 for extensive opportunities.
Learn more: App Center
|Model Name
|TS-EC1680U-E3-4GE-R2: Intel® Xeon® E3-1246 v3 Quad-core processor
Total memory slots: 4
System memory: 4 GB DDR3 ECC RAM
|Flash Memory
|Internal Cache Port
Two mSATA port on board for read caching
|Hard Drive
|16 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gbps/3Gbps hard drive or 2.5-inch SATA, 6Gbps/3Gbps hard drive SSD hard drive
|Hard Drive Tray
|16 x hot-swappable and lockable tray
|LAN Port
Built-in 2 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports (LAN-10G2SF-MLX) and 4 x GbE ports
1. For the optional network card compatibility list, please visit Compatibility list of Expansion Card
2. For the information of network card installation, please refer to chapter 6 in the Turbo NAS Hardware Manual.
|LED Indicators
|Status, 10 GbE, LAN, eSATA, storage expansion port status
4x USB 3.0 port (rear)
|System: Power button and reset button
|Alarm Buzzer
|System warning
|Form Factor
|3U, Rackmount
|130(H) x 442.5(W) x 530.5(D) mm
5.12(H) x 17.42(W) x 20.89(D) inch
|Net weight (NAS only) : 18.3 kg/40.34 lb
Gross weight (with packing and accessories) : 24.18 kg/ 53.30 lb
|Power Consumption (W)
|Sleep mode: 82.4
In Operation: 166.58 W
(with 16 x HITACHI HUS724020ALA640 hard drive installed)
|Sound Level*
|Sound pressure (LpAm) :40.5 dB(A)
|Relative Humidity
|5~95% non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C.
|Power Supply
|Redundant power:
Input: 50-60 Hz; 100-127V~/ 8.5A; 200-240V/ 4.2A
Output: 650W
|PCIe Slot
|2 (Right slot: 1* PCIe Gen3 x8; Left slot: 1* PCIe Gen3 x4)
The PCIe Gen3 x8 slot is occupied by a 10GbE network adapter.
|4 x 8 cm smart cooling fan
|Power Button
|USB 3.0 Port x 4
|LED Indicators:
10 GbE, Status, LAN, Storage Expansion Port Status
|HDMI port
|Password & Network Settings Reset Button
|Dual port 10GbE SFP+
|USB 2.0 Port x 4
|PCIe slot (PCIe Gen3 x4)
|Gigabit LAN x 4
|Power connector
The TS-x80 rack mount models comply with ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D rack mounting standards. Before purchasing the server racks for these models, please make sure the server racks conform to the following criteria:
1. Rack size
- Mounting post width : ≥ 451mm
- Panel width : ≥ 485mm
- Mounting post depth : 579.1mm~873.5mm
- The distance between two rack posts is 465mm (center-to-center measurement of the rack's square holes)
2. The optional rack kits for the TS-x80 rack mount models are only compatible with square-hole server racks.
Note: Use only QNAP memory modules to maintain system performance and stability. For NAS devices with more than one memory slot, use QNAP modules with identical specifications.
Warning: Using unsupported modules may degrade performance, cause errors, or prevent the operating system from starting.
* Sound Level Test Environment:
Refer to ISO 7779 ; Maximum HDD loaded ; Bystander Position ; Average data from 1 meter in front of operating NAS.


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It must be admitted that there is no one scientific system of taxing life insurance companies; whatever is adopted must be simple and easy and certain of calculation. The legislative mind must not be confused by technical side issues.
A license fee or tax measured by premium receipts received in the state meets this desired requirement and bases the contributions of life insurance companies to governmental support on the amount of business transacted with policyholders in the several taxing jurisdictions.
Concerning the rate your committee is of the opinion that the imposition of a tax of 1 percentum of domestic premium receipts upon all companies engaged in the business of life insurance would result in substantial and sufficient revenue to the several states and be an ample requirement from the companies.
The fee should be uniform, and apply alike to domestic and foreign companies.
Under existing laws the basis of domestic premium receipts is generally recognized, but the rates vary materially, resulting in manifest discrimination and injustice, and provoking retaliation.
The revenue thus paid by way of license fee should be in lieu of all charges for supervision and all taxes except those locally levied on real estate.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Taxation of Life Insurance in 1908
Found very amusing Extracts From Report of Committee of International Tax Conference in 1908. It's all about how to tax life insurance companies:

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As a Terrebonne High School teacher years ago, I had an occasional turn at after-school duty, monitoring students as buses drove through the circular driveway and dealing with occasional irregularities.
As a Terrebonne High School teacher years ago, I had an occasional turn at after-school duty, monitoring students as buses drove through the circular driveway and dealing with occasional irregularities.
So it was in 1979 that I became acquainted with Hue Nguyen, a slight Asian girl who was ending her first day at high school with a problem. I had seen her briefly earlier when a counselor told her I would be her homeroom teacher, but school was out and she clutched a note bearing a bus number, the bus which had departed without her.
Her family had escaped Vietnam by boat to avoid an unfriendly Viet Cong. She spoke at least two languages, but neither was English. I solved the immediate problem by driving her to her Verret Street home.
The English problem took all year, but I have never seen a more cooperative learner. Hue was not in any of my classes but came to my classroom at every opportunity daily for tutoring. She somehow survived all her classes, and the following year was on the honor roll.
We came to know her family, were invited to her wedding, and a few years later, to a going-away party when the Nguyen clan moved to the West Coast. Nguyen, by the way, was not truly the family name, but a subterfuge necessary to escape the Cong to the safety of Malaysia. Before she married, Hue went back to her original name, Limin Ma.
Seafood feast: This week, Limin was back in Houma briefly with her husband, Howie Xu, and their 18-year old son, Jason, treating me and a few other former teachers to a sumptuous reunion feed and a long friendly visit.
American citizens now, they live in Las Vegas and work at separate casinos. Jason is preparing to attend LSU to study pre-medicine. English is no longer a problem.
Royal request? Here's your chance to help the Krewe of Terreanians complete its board room display of past kings' photographs. Frank Davis said five past monarchs are missing: Dave Schouest, who was King Terre in 1954; Earl Fernandez, 1958; Buddy Guiravich, 1961; Robert Lebouef, 1964; and E.T. Brady, 1965.
If you happen to have a suitable picture of any of these past kings, you won't have to give it up.
"We were successfully able to have a local studio copy a picture of our latest find. The family will keep the original. All but our first king are in costume. George Rome was King Terre I, and he's in a tux/suit. I'd prefer a costume picture but will take what's available."
If you can help track down one of these missing kings, email Davis at firstname.lastname@example.com, or contact this column, and I will pass it on.
Classes of 1958: Graduates who finished at Terrebonne High School or St. Francis High 55 years ago have scheduled a reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. April 20 at the Woodmen of the World hall, 309 S. Hollywood Road, Houma.
Tickets cost $25 per person. For information, call Catherine at 872-1998, or Rita at 876-6511.
Gift for Mom? A Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne membership, with tickets to all five of the regular season plays, is a gift that lasts all year. At $50, the package is a significant savings over $15 single ticket prices.
For purchase assistance, call Gretchen Autin, Le Petit's membership chairwoman, at 876-4278, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit houmalittletheatre.com.
Responding? Contact Bill Ellzey at 381-6256, firstname.lastname@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com or c/o The Courier, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361.


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Bold wire saw project with SpeedCut
Bohus Bergsprängning has created a 22-meter deep shaft and a 7-meter long cross tunnel in Röda Sten in Gothenburg. The shaft was made entirely without blasting, instead using a wire saw from Atlas Copco.
June 10, 2016
On the windswept Burin Peninsula of southern Newfoundland, fluorspar deposits have been mined for over a century. Canadian Fluorspar Inc. acquired tthe mining rights to what they are calling the ASG Mine near St. Lawrence with plans to expand exploration and reopen underground mining. With the discovery of deposits that run nearly to surface, mining plans have evolved to include open pit operations.
Springdale Forestry Resources Inc. of Springdale, NL, and its division Springdale Diamond Drilling was contracted to explore the area to help advance mining operations. Since 2013 the company has drilled approximately 250 holes from 200 to 500 meter depths. Exploration drilling has come with challenges, as the formation is igneous with blocky and folded strata of rhyolite and granite. Springdale driller Alvin Burton pointed out the variations: "The ground is real fractured with lots of voids. The formation is broken and locky and difficult to drill. It could be solid then I could hit an 18-meter void. It's all over the place." The challenges inspired Springdale to work with Atlas Copco to develop a new exploration bit. The bit needed a cutting structure that could work through softer formations yet hold up to granite. Now available worldwide, the resulting bit is called Azure.
"This is a bit that will perform without guessing and without trying different products within in a formation. I was pleased how interaction with our customer helped develop this successful tool."
Mine development Canadian Fluorspar Inc., owner of the property, has reported that veins range in thickness of 1 meter to 10 meters in Tarefare and Blue Beach veins and up to 20 meters in diameter for the AGS vein. The quality ranges from 7 percent to approximately 90 percent CaF2. Construction of a mill, roads, a harbor expansion and additional infrastructure is underway and expected to be completed in 2017.
Current reserves of 8.8 million tonnes of fluorspar discovered in the AGS vein will support an 11-year mine life. With roughly the same amount in the Tarefare and Blue Beach veins, mining could expand further with continued exploration.
Fluorspar is an important industrial mineral used in many manufacturing processes. It's critical in aluminum and steel production and is also used as a refrigerant and in lithium battery manufacturing. Fluorine is derived from fluorspar, which is used in pharmaceutical, medical and consumer products.
Burton had been using a different manufacturer's bit for about eight years and was very comfortable with it. A majority of the drilling in this area uses medium hard rock bits. Atlas Copco developed the Azure series bit to stand up to the entire range of medium hard rock.
When working with Atlas Copco on the bit development, Springdale started with a 13 millimeter crown with 10 waterways. After working on various configurations, today the bit is available in many sizes and profiles. The Azure bit for this site is the NO, ECF 13MM, 10WW P/N 3760920076. Burton says he has to drill differently with the Azure bit. "I give it different water and give her less on the sticks. Four versus five or six with the other bit."
This has paid off for Burton, who is setting many company records with the new bit. His record on a shift is 108 meters in a 10-hour period. And he holds Springdale's total week record with 500 meters drilled. On an average shift the Azure bit can drill 42 to 45 meters, Burton said, while the competitor's bit would run only 30 meters in a shift. In good, competent rock he can move steadily through it: "In one 12-hour shift I got 60 meters in granite. In rhyolite one day I got 30 meters by 12:00. That Azure cuts fast through granite and cuts through rhyolite like butter."
He said at times he goes against convention concerning rotation, pressure and water usage. "You just have to lay off once in a while. If she's polishing, you may just have to turn the pressure down, shut the water off, and she'll torque up. She'll cut right through it." Burton likes the life of the bit, too. "Bits cost money, and you don't want to waste money." He's gotten 800 meters on a bit in rock that competitive bits could only manage 250 meters.
Burton said, "You've got to adjust to the bit. Find the sweet spot. If you don't know what you're doing, you could strip the crown off. You have to get used to it." Burton laughed when he's asked too many details. "A driller won't give up all his secrets. But I can tell you this is a better all-around bit—less stripping, better penetration. She's the one."
"In one 12-hour shift I got 60 meters in granite. In rhyolite one day I got 30 meters by 12:00. That Azure cuts fast through granite and cuts through rhyolite like butter."
Springdale Forest Resources is an integrated company whose divisions employ more than 300 people in wide variety of fields— from logging, where it got its start, to making core boxes to building the track carriers their rigs are mounted on. Springdale even has a cell phone company to support their work and employees. Being on the island means they need to be more self-reliant. They have won many awards for safety and quality and are respected by employees and the communities where they work. Springdale Diamond Drilling carries out geotechnical and core drilling projects. Since 2006, drilling has grown to 20 percent of the company's business today.
Drilling Manager Kevin Regular said the support Atlas Copco has given them has been very helpful, including stocking casing rods and tubes or other necessities to keep them up and running. General Manager Tim Young said, "We want to grow our drilling business with Atlas Copco. I can call and in five minutes I've got a response or there is someone in our office."


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Neil Abercrombie (born June 26, 1938) is the 18th and current Governor of Hawaii. He was the Democratic U.S. Representative of the First Congressional District of Hawaii which comprises urban Honolulu. He served in Congress from 1991 to 2010 when he resigned to successfully run for governor. He was also a state legislator and member of the Honolulu City Council.
Abercrombie was born in Buffalo, New York, to Vera June and Donald Abercrombie. Upon graduating from Williamsville High School (now Williamsville South High School), he went on to pursue studies in sociology at Union College in Schenectady, New York. There, Abercrombie obtained his bachelor's degree in 1959. He arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii a month after statehood in September 1959 to study at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where he earned a master's degree in sociology and later a doctorate in American Studies. There he attended classes with, and befriended, current United States President Barack Obama's parents, Ann Dunham and Barack Obama, Sr.
Abercrombie first participated in a political campaign in 1970, seeking the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate. Unsuccessful, Abercrombie ran for the Hawaii State House of Representatives where he served from 1975 to 1979. He moved to the Hawaii State Senate, where he served from 1980 to 1986. After Representative Cecil Heftel resigned from the United States Congress in July 1986 to run for Governor of Hawaiʻi, Abercrombie was elected to the House in a September 1986 special election to complete Heftel's unexpired term. However, on the same day Abercrombie lost the Democratic primary for a full two-year term to Mufi Hannemann, who went on to lose to Republican Pat Saiki in the general election.


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CRS: CHINA'S TREATMENT OF RELIGIOUS PRACTICES, May 8, 1998
From WikiLeaks
About this CRS report
This document was obtained by Wikileaks from the United States Congressional Research Service.
The CRS is a Congressional "think tank" with a staff of around 700. Reports are commissioned by members of Congress on topics relevant to current political events. Despite CRS costs to the tax payer of over $100M a year, its electronic archives are, as a matter of policy, not made available to the public.
Individual members of Congress will release specific CRS reports if they believe it to assist them politically, but CRS archives as a whole are firewalled from public access.
This report was obtained by Wikileaks staff from CRS computers accessible only from Congressional offices.
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Wikileaks release: February 2, 2009
Publisher: United States Congressional Research Service
Title: CHINA'S TREATMENT OF RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
CRS report number: 97-882
Author(s): Kerry Dumbaugh and Deborah Johnson, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division
Date: May 8, 1998
- Abstract
- Membership data on religious organizations in China supports the proposition that the practice of religion continues to increase despite official attempts to control religious observance through state run Religious Affairs Bureaus that operate at the provincial, county, and local levels. Since 1987, Beijing has promulgated regulations tightening state control over religious activities on the grounds that such activities could serve as cover for ethnic and political activists.
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The REAL purpose of these sessions is to create a local community culture that allows to calm, connect and contribute to a charity close to our hearts and values - Nutrition Plus http://www.nutritionplus.org.au/supportus/
There are universal laws that govern all energy (money is 1 form) so we must honour this by giving anonymously which you can do at the link above.
Your donation will assist in providing a suite of programs to Indigenous children, including providing the world's most researched nutritional supplement (Juice Plus+®).
Donations will also go to support teachers to develop education modules in health and nutrition.
You will receive a receipt for your tax records for every donation over $2.
$5-$20 will provide vegetable seedlings or trees;
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Please embrace the ozzy community spirit and get down to see us and take advantage of being able to give the gift of health to yourself and others.
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Last Name: Snell
First Name : Mary
Middle Name: Jane
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Date: c 1860s/ c1880s
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Comments: Mary Jane Snell (Nee: ) | Waupun Wi United States | c 1860s/ c1880s | Comments: James b:April 25,1833 Leon, Ny Son of Chester B CHAPIN and Pamela GRAY. Moved in 1845 with parents to Waupun,Wisconsin. His wife is pictured above with him but she is a *Mystery*. I have names Mary Jane SNELL and Esther Elizabeth WHEELER as her name. Both woman has the same birthdate,No evidence to prove 2 marriages. Have assortment of evidence to prove both Names. They had seven Children George Elmer b: June 1,1861;Emma Jane b:Feb 16,1863;Adda Hannah b: Feb 10,1865;Henry Joseph b:April 25,1867;Nettie Almira b: May 19,1869;Byron James b: Nov 22,1872''''Chester John Sylvester b: May 31,1876. Submitted by Colleen Kernan, firstname.lastname@example.com
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Do you need to clean your air ducts?
Air duct cleaning is done by heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals. The pros use industrial-strength, truck-mounted vacuums and powerful brushes and hoses to clean inside the metal ducts that make up your forced air heating and cooling system. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends duct cleaning if there is "substantial visible mold growth inside hard surface ducts, ducts that are infested with vermin such as rodents or insects, or ducts that are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers."
You should also have air ducts cleaned after recent water contamination or water damage to prevent mold; after renovations or remodeling to ensure debris and dust didn't settle in the vents and ducts; if you are having problems with allergies or asthma; or when you are moving into a newly purchased home, especially if the previous owners smoked or had pets. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) recommends getting your air ducts cleaned every three to five years, or every two to three years in regions where homeowners use their air conditioning and heater for many months of the year, while the EPA suggests homeowners have duct cleaning done as needed.
How often should you get your air ducts cleaned?
How often you should clean your air ducts depends on your situation. If you or someone in the home has asthma or is acutely allergic to certain airborne materials or pollen, regular duct cleaning may be helpful. The Environmental Protection Agency doesn't have an official position on the necessity of air duct cleaning unless the ducts have been contaminated by rodents, insects or mold, or you are aware of particles blowing out through the vents. The EPA recommends you have your air ducts cleaned on an as-needed basis. The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) suggests having air ducts cleaned every three to five years.
Be cautious with companies that offer "whole house air duct cleaning," urges the NADCA. The company may be using unscrupulous tactics to upsell you once they get started. Before any work begins, always clarify in writing what the job entails and what the cost will be. To protect yourself against fraud, read customer reviews and verify that your HVAC cleaning service has applicable licenses and certifications.
How much does it cost to replace air ducts in a house?
If your air ducts have been damaged, you'll need to replace them. The national average air duct replacement cost is $150-$280, which may not include materials. Factors such as duct material, labor, location of ducts and linear feet of ductwork will all affect your final costs. Labor costs will vary based on how accessible the ducts are and what material your ducts are made of. The least expensive duct material is a flexible, non-metallic ducting that costs approximately $1-$2 per linear foot. Flexible aluminum is generally more expensive and stronger than non-metallic ducting. Stainless steel ducting is the strongest, the least flexible (meaning installing it typically has higher labor rates), and usually the most expensive. An average price for air duct replacement could range between $35 and $55 per linear foot, including basic materials and labor. A typical single-family home has 6-10 duct runs; replacing or installing one duct run could average $150-$250 for labor.
How much does it cost to have your air ducts cleaned?
If you're concerned about dust, allergens or mold, it may be time to have your air ducts cleaned. The national average cost for air duct cleaning ranges from $190 to $250. Air duct cleaning costs will vary based on a number of factors such as your location in the country, the age and condition of your air ducts, the number of linear feet to be cleaned, and any repairs your ducts may need. HVAC cleaning companies should clearly outline what is included in their services and at what rate, so always make sure you understand and have a written agreement before work begins. Here are some examples of average air duct cleaning costs:
- Tiered pricing for different levels of service:
- Standard cleaning: $100, which may include truck-mounted industrial vacuums, high-pressure air wands and air snakes to clean all supply and return vents, branch lines, and main trunk lines.
- Advanced cleaning: $200, which may include standard cleaning services, plus rotobrush or viper clean sweep in the main trunk lines.
- Ultimate cleaning: $400, which may include advanced cleaning, plus insertion of a viper microline into all vents to force debris down the branch lines and into the main trunk lines, to be handled by the viper clean sweep. Typically, all ductwork surface is contacted, before-and-after photos are provided, and the furnace is cleaned.
- A flat rate for unlimited vents: $289.
- Additional fees for larger houses: $20 for each additional 500 square feet over 2,500.
How long does it take to get your ducts cleaned?
The amount of time air duct cleaning takes can depend on how extensive your duct system is, how old your air ducts are, and whether they have ever been cleaned. On average, expect a standard size home (between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet) to take 2-5 hours for one to two technicians to clean. Here are the proper protocol and equipment you should expect from a professional duct cleaning service, as recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency:
- All doors and access ports opened to ensure the entire duct system is inspected and cleaned.
- Thorough system inspection prior to cleaning to identify possible asbestos-containing materials. If asbestos is present, specially trained and equipped contractors must do the removal.
- Use of approved vacuum equipment that exhausts particles outside of your house. If the vacuum exhausts inside your home, it must be HEPA equipment.
- Furnishings and carpet covered and protected.
- Soft-bristled brushes only on fiberglass duct board and sheet metal ducts internally lined with fiberglass.
- Ductwork properly protected.
- Adherence to guidelines and practices set down by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association.


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You've already seen the home invasion horror movie The Purge. The premise was simple: In the future, America legalizes all crime for one night per year. The Purge 2 takes this wacky premise one step further — check it out.
Instead of giving the characters a home base to defend, The Purge: Anarchy strands two victims on the side of the road. Which, what were you doing in your car the day before the purge in the first place, you idiots? I can't even. On the plus side, this sequel is starring that kid from Friday Night Lights everyone loves so much, so that's good.
The Purge: Anarchy will hit theaters on June 20th.


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Wayne Rooney's goal proves less solace than expected, while suddenly it's worth remembering Chelsea can win two trophies
Manchester United's opener came as early as five minutes into the contest and allowed them to settle following the crushing disappointment of Tuesday's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid.
Further solace arrived when Wayne Rooney doubled the advantage moments later as the sense deepened that this would be a walk in the freezing spring air for United.
Except. The manner of Chelsea's second-half comeback through strikes from Eden Hazard and Ramires spoke of how the Reds had fallen asleep first and become rattled second as their ideas and play became pedestrian.
Beforehand, Sir Alex Ferguson said: "A league and cup double is now our target and if we can pull that off it won't be such a bad season. We will pick ourselves up and give it our best today against Chelsea. It's football and happily we still have plenty to fight for."
They do. But he will want a win when Reading visit on Saturday.
This was a shambolic start by the European champions that for any Blues enthusiast showed a heartening improvement when the sides turned around. Going 2-0 down after only 11 minutes is hardly from chapter one of the cup guide to keeping it tight at an opponent's ground.
This appeared evidence of a squad that while supposedly primed to kick on from last season's glory through a new wave of fresh talent – Eden Hazard, Oscar and Victor Moses – continues to lose the plot.
Before half-time Moses looked to have summed up how far the Roman Abramovich project has fallen when the winger, his side's brightest light thus far, zipped into United's area before taking aim and missed so badly he hit the corner flag.
But the resurgence that came primarily through Hazard's entrance as a second-half substitute means Chelsea can still win two trophies: this one and the Europa League.
Before kick-off the winger touched upon his and the club's dismay at the events of Tuesday evening when he told the programme: "We're all disappointed, me more than anyone, but we're determined to move on from it and make it a big season. There are many games still to play and still two trophies to go for, so today we focus on the FA Cup."
If the Portuguese thought his personal frustration had gone off the scale after the red card he was issued ended his involvement and turned the Champions League tie, he was about to discover there was a notch or two remaining.
A first half during which he illustrated flashes of the form that got him selected against Madrid after missing a large chunk of the season due to a pulled hamstring ended just before the break when he was replaced by Antonio Valencia due to injury.
The theory ran that the Spaniard would take the Chelsea interim manager's job and no matter how long he lasted in the post would remind the continent's elite clubs of his managerial smarts.
Instead, however culpable the 52-year-old personally was, he entered this quarter-final as the man in charge when Chelsea lost the final of the Fifa World Club Cup, fell away as credible challengers for the championship, and were eliminated from the Capital One Cup by Swansea City. He also had to deal with the fait accompli of Champions League elimination.
When his side went down 2-0 an enfeebled exit from the FA Cup looked to be the next entry on Benítez's Chelsea resume. But the manner of the comeback that keeps the club's hopes of defending the cup alive means the jury remains out on Benítez's decision to succeed Roberto Di Matteo.
Forget Rooney, the Mexican is surely the unluckiest victim of Robin van Persie's arrival. His clever header that became a lob over the advancing Petr Cech to open the scoring for United after only five minutes was yet another "Little Pea" lesson in the art of finishing.
While he could have had a second when Nani played the 24-year-old in with a flicked attempt that went wide, Hernández's earlier strike was a 16th in 28 appearances for the club so far this term.
This is a ratio that puts him among the band of elite marksmen and from a player who, due to Van Persie's presence, does not benefit from a regular run of starts. Hernández's ill fortune was illustrated after Hazard's fine curling effort pulled one back just before the hour: at this point Ferguson sent for the cavalry in the shape of Van Persie, and Chicharito was forced to trudge off.


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So, three of the biggest names potentially available at the non-waiver trade deadline are already off the block.
Philadelphia Phillies' lefty Cole Hamels signed a six-year, $144 million contract extension, while the Miami Marlins traded third baseman Hanley Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers dealt pitcher Zack Greinke to the Los Angeles Angels.
And I know what some of you are thinking: If the Orioles badly need a third baseman and a top-of-the-rotation starter, why didn't they trade for Ramirez or Greinke?
The answer is simple: They weren't willing to give up what it would take to land such a big fish (or Brewer). Or, perhaps more accurately, outside of coveted prospects Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado, they simply didn't have enough talent to get the big fish.
The Angels gave up three minor leaguers for two-plus months of Greinke. That included 22-year-old shortstop Jean Segura, the Angels' No. 2 prospect to start 2012, according to Baseball America (behind only Mike Trout).
Basically the Angels dealt their Machado to get Greinke, a pending free agent.
To obtain Ramirez, the Dodgers traded two minor leaguers away and picked up Ramirez's salary. Some national pundits said the Marlins didn't get enough back – especially since they had acquired highly touted right-hander Jacob Turner, among others, from the Detroit Tigers for Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante earlier this week.
But the Dodgers traded away 22-year-old Nate Eovaldi who throws in the mid- to high-90s and has already appeared in 38 big league games (with a 3.96 ERA).
The Orioles don't have an Eovaldi, whom Baseball America ranked as third in the Dodgers' system to start 2012. In comparison, Bundy's ceiling is higher, but Zach Britton (24), Brian Matusz (25) and Jake Arrieta (26) are older than Eovaldi and have posted higher ERAs in the majors (albeit in the AL East). Parker Bridwell, who turns 21 next week, is the Orioles' No. 4 prospect, according to Baseball America, so maybe there's a comparison there. But he has a 6.30 ERA at Low-A Delmarva this year.
The bottom line is this: The Orioles are interested in all of the top available players. But, without Machado and Bundy, they don't have enough to get them.
They could probably pry something decent loose from a team for an Arrieta or maybe Matusz, but the team believes it would be selling low on that duo. So that probably won't happen either.
The sense now – after some big names have changed locations – is what it has been for weeks. The Orioles likely will make a trade or two, but they'll be mid-to-lower range pieces for mid-to-lower range prospects.


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UPDATE: Qyoto has been obsoleted. There's a replacement project in development called QtSharp.
Qyoto makes it possible to develop Qt applications using C#, or any other .NET language. Qyoto uses SMOKE, and offers access to almost all Qt classes. It is free and open source with the LGPL license.
Qyoto is part of the kdebindings module in the KDE git repository.
$ git clone git://anongit.kde.org/assemblygen
You can also browse the source online.
Pre-built binary packages are available in the following distributions:


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If you have not started to develop a web application security programme it's possibly time to get things under way. After all you can not undervalue the prerequisite of keeping your business safe because it is of no significance what sort of business you own, your personal computer network is one of your best assets, but left insecure, can become your best culpability When you concentrate on it, the world looks to be full of Web wolves that are attempting to attack PC systems and web sites around the globe, nearly on demand. Each day you read stories of firms that have fallen victim to viruses and worms that have turned their enterprises into a P. C. cemetery. It isn't tricky to imagine the problems with your reputation if your system was to become attacked or you were to suffer mass of info loss, particularly if you do not have acceptable backup systems in effect.
Today when I went out my car started to smoke. It then started to make a terrible noise. I pulled over right away and called the auto club. They towed my car to the service station. I am not sure how I am going to pay for the repairs, its going to cost a lot.
Luckily, developing a weakness management programme isn't as complicated as it first appears. By following 1 or 2 straightforward steps you can reduce your hazards and get back to concentrating on your business with the confidence that comes with a safe backup. Weakness management isn't a 'one size fits everyone ' offer. In the first instance, you want to spend a while, often with some expert guidance and direction, analysing and quantifying the varied facets of your PC network. It's only after this step is complete you can begin the process of developing an activity plan. But before we are going any farther let us take a look at the planning steps you want to take to execute a useful programme. Step 1 is to finish a stock of all of your PC and network assets. The asset listing should be completely complete and that is the reason why you want pro help to be sure that nothing is left out. The tools you may finally use to guard your system need to cover each asset and one straightforward omission can render the entire program pointless. The second part of developing the management programme is to be certain that the management tools you will be using can simply access each of your assets so that continuing scanning monitors the entire list of devices that are present in your system. The tools you'll be using will also help you to develop baselines against which possible defects and exposure points in your substructure can be measured.
The 3rd step creates the remediation process by making certain that patches are installed when obligatory.
It's critical this info is then posted to your asset lists so you have fully updated list. In this manner, any assets which haven't been patched can be centered for weakness checks. Choosing which tools to be used in weakness management suggests that you first have to appreciate each tools capacity and capacity. To do this effectively you may quite likely need pro help so that your penetration testing programme is absolutely effective.
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April 2003: The Files Archive was reorganized a bit and some new content was added. To find out what new things were added to the archive and get a description of what they do, see the NEW.TXT in the archive.
May 6, 2002: w00w00 releases an advisory on another serious vulnerability affecting AOL Instant Messenger. For more info go to this page
Apr. 15, 2002: w00w00 releases an advisory on a vulnerability affecting Multiple Microsoft Products for Mac OS.
Jan. 1, 2002: w00w00 releases an advisory on a major vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger.
June 2000: "w00w00" is the 20th most frequently searched word on google.com, with 50,000 hits in a single day.
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See what's on offer for children, families, schools and teachers at the Imagination Lab in Lambeth. Book your visit now to explore ideas, invent new products, and build new skills. We also run events and activities in schools and other venues around London and beyond. It will always state the location of the event on the booking pages below.
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John Aloysius Cogan, Jr.
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Health insurance expert John Cogan joined UConn Law's team of insurance law and financial regulation scholars in 2013. The holder of an M.A. in government from the University of Texas and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, Professor Cogan focuses his research and teaching on health care organizations and finance, health law and policy, federal health programs, health care fraud and abuse, and health insurance law. He is the co-author of a treatise on Medicare and Medicaid bankruptcy issues, as well as the author of numerous scholarly articles on a range of health insurance topics, including the Affordable Care Act and HIPAA. Professor Cogan, who will teach Health Law and a course on health care insurance and financing, has taught previously at Roger Williams School of Law, Penn State University's Department of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State Dickinson School of Law, and Duquesne University School of Law.
Prior to beginning his career in the academy, Professor Cogan practiced for nearly 20 years, including six years as assistant regional counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he represented the department in a wide range of litigation and non-litigation matters, and five years as executive counsel for the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner. He also worked as an associate with Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP in Providence and Day, Berry & Howard in Boston. In addition, Professor Cogan has provided pro bono legal services to veterans appearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
John Aloysius Cogan, Jr., The Affordable Care Act's Preventive Services Mandate: Breaking Down the Barriers to Nationwide Access to Preventive Services, 39 Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics 355 (2011)
John Aloysius Cogan, Jr., Readability, Contracts of Recurring Use, and the Problem of Ex Post Judicial Governance of Health Insurance Policies, 15 Roger Williams University Law Review 93 (2010)


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Tip 1: Buy a variety of concrete screw lengths
Figure A: Concrete screw embedment
Choose screw lengths that will penetrate the concrete at least 1-in.
Buy a variety of lengths so you have the correct screw size on hand. Select a screw length to penetrate the concrete at least 1 in. Add 1 in. to the thickness of the material you're attaching to get the minimum length of screw needed. In hard, dense materials like concrete or stone, this minimum 1-in. screw embedment will work fine. But for maximum strength, use longer screws, up to 1-3/4 in. embedment, in soft brick or other less dense materials. You may have to experiment with a few different lengths to find a screw that you can drive fully and that holds securely.
You'll find blue concrete screws at home centers, hardware stores and lumberyards, or you can order them by phone or on-line. Screws are available in several lengths in packages of 8 or 25 and in boxes of 100. The more you buy the cheaper the price. A drill bit is usually included in boxes of 25 or more. It's worth having a couple of screw sizes on hand if you do a lot of projects.
Tip 2: Make sure to drill the hole deep enough
Photo 1: Adjusting depth stop on hammer drill
Adjust the depth stop to drill a hole 1/4 in. deeper than the screw will penetrate.
Holes for concrete screws should be at least 1/4 in. deeper than the screw will penetrate to allow a little extra space for dust accumulation from the drilling process. See the illustration above. But it's not always easy to judge how deep you're drilling. Too shallow and the screw won't go in. And drilling deeper than necessary is a waste of time and effort. That's why most hammer drills come equipped with an adjustable depth stop.
If you're having trouble driving the screw all the way, first make sure the hole is deep enough. If it is and you're still having trouble, there's probably too much grit in the hole. Remove the screw and clean out the hole by running the bit in and out a few times. Try driving the screw again. If it's still stubborn, back it out and redrive it a few times. If all else fails, install another screw a few inches away. Finally, consider a little shorter screw for the rest of the holes.
Sometimes you'll have the opposite problem. The screw will spin without gripping. If this happens, the material you're fastening to is probably too soft or crumbly. Try a longer screw, or if you're using a 3/16-in. screw, try a 1/4-in. diameter. You may have to use a concrete anchor that expands as you tighten the fastener (Photo 11).
Tip 3: Choose 3/16-in. screws for most light- to medium-duty tasks
Photo 2: Close-up of concrete screws
You'll find two screw sizes—3/16-in. diameter and ½-in. diameter—in multiple lengths.
Home centers and hardware stores stock concrete screws in two diameters, 3/16 in. and 1/4 in. The 3/16-in. diameter screws are plenty strong for most home tasks like installing furring strips, screwing down walls to concrete floors, and attaching hardware to block or brick. And since they're a little cheaper and the smaller hole is easier to drill, the 3/16-in. size is usually the better choice. If you're having trouble with the 3/16-in. screws snapping off because the concrete is too hard, switch to stronger 1/4-in. diameter screws instead. You could also keep some 1/4-in. screws handy in case you strip out the hole for a 3/16-in. screw. Switch to 1/4-in. screws for heavy-duty work like securing a wall cabinet to a concrete or block wall, or supporting shelving that will hold a lot of weight.
Tip 4: Use a hammer drill
Photo 3: Hammer drill in action
Install the correct bit in your drill. Set the drill to "hammer" mode and drill the hole using moderate pressure. Blow or brush the dust from around the hole before you withdraw the bit.
Photo 4: Close-up of a concrete bit
Concrete bits have a super-hard carbide tips.
In some less dense materials like soft brick, you can drill pilot holes using a carbide-tipped bit in a regular drill. But in most cases, you'll need a hammer drill. Corded hammer drills cost $65 to $400, or you can buy a cordless model starting at $230.You can also rent hammer drills for about $35 per day.
Precisely sized carbide-tipped bits are often included with packs of screws, or you can purchase one separately. Match the bit to the size screw you're using: 5/32-in. bit for 3/16-in. screws and 3/16-in. diameter bit for 1/4-in.Keep a spare bit on hand, since the tip can wear out rapidly in some hard materials, resulting in a hole that's too small. One indication of a worn bit is screws that are difficult or impossible to drive completely.
Tip 5: Use hex head screws where appearance isn't an issue
Photo 5: Hex and flat head screws
Hex head screws are easier to drive. Use a hex nut driver.
Photo 6: Screw heads and usage
Drive Phillips head screws where a flush surface is required and where a Phillips head would look better. Otherwise use hex head screws.
Concrete screws are available with either flat head Phillips or hex heads. In situations where the screwhead must be flush to the surface (furring strips under drywall), or where a Phillips head would look nicer, use the Phillips head screws. Otherwise, always pick the hex head screws. The positive engagement of the hex bit makes them easier to drive (see photo, p. 35).You'll need a 1/4-in. hex driver for the 3/16-in. screws and a 5/16-in. hex head driver for the thicker 1/4-in. screws.
When you're using Phillips head screws, keep extra No. 2 (No. 3 for 1/4-in. screws) Phillips head bits on hand. The hardened screws wear out bits quickly.
Tip 6: Drill with a firm hand and maintain steady pressure
Photo 7: Driving a screw
Drive screws at a slow to medium drill speed and steady pressure.
Photo 8: Stopping point
Ease off the driving speed as the screw head nears the surface.
Good technique is essential for driving concrete screws. Not enough downward pressure and the bit could slip off the head, especially if you're using Phillips head screws. For the best results, keep constant pressure on the screw and run the drill at slow to medium speed.
It takes a light touch to avoid snapping screws. Heavy-duty drills work best because they can maintain a steady slow speed. Stop as soon as the screw is flush to the surface and your material is firmly attached. Driving at high speeds results in overdriving the screw and can strip the threads or break off the head. You'll develop a feel for the right amount of speed after driving a few screws.
Tip 7: Use two drills or buy an installation kit to speed up the job
Photo 9: Drill/drive installation kit
Drill the hole, then slip the tube over the bit with the correct-sized hex driver facing out.
Photo 10: Close-up of drill/drive kit
The kit contains a carbide-tipped bit (replaceable) a hex driver and a Phillips driver.
Install the masonry bit in your hammer drill and a driver bit in a variable speed drill. Then you won't have to switch bits constantly. Another option is to buy an installation tool. It allows you to switch quickly from drilling to driving mode and back again, and includes Phillips and hex head bits to drive both 3/16-in. and 1/4-in. screws. We found an installation kit alongside the concrete screws at the home center.
Tip 8: Keep a handful of plastic anchors in case of strip-out
Photo 11: Plastic anchor solution
If the concrete screw doesn't hold, insert a plastic anchor to provide grip.
Occasionally the threads of a screw won't grip and the screw will spin in the hole. Usually you can just abandon this hole and drive another screw a short distance away. But if relocating the screw isn't a good option, simply enlarge the hole and slip in a plastic anchor. Then drive the concrete screw into the anchor.
Sleeve Anchors for Concrete Block
Fastening heavy items to concrete block is simple if you use the right tools and fasteners. Where most people mess up is in thinking they can use plastic anchors. Uh, no. At the very least you should use a lag shield, but even then, you can use that type of anchor only when mounting to one of the three solid sections of the block.
Sleeve anchors are a better option because they work in the solid and hollow sections of the block, as well as the mortar joints. Here are two important tips when you're installing sleeve anchors.
1. Leaving drilling dust in the hole will reduce the fastener's holding power. So remove it with a vacuum or blower. A baby's ear syringe (about $5 at any drugstore) works great for this (keep one in your toolbox). Just shove it into the hole and puff out the dust.
2. Protect the bolt threads by unscrewing the nut until it extends slightly past the bolt threads. Then drive it home with light hammer blows.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you'll save time and frustration.
- Adjustable wrench
- Hammer
- Hammer drill
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here's a list.
- Concrete screws
- Plastic screw anchors
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My recent post on the #Occupy movement and how it can help organisations become more social prompted me to dig out and (re)read some of the great work written by the late and great anarchist thinker and writer, Colin Ward.
One short essay in particular, Harmony Through Complexity, started me thinking again about non-hierarchical and self-organising systems and how today's 'networked enterprises' – to use McKinsey's terminology – should embrace Ward's clear and forward-thinking work to become better at managing the organisational complexity necessary to survive in the contemporary networked reality.
Originally published in 1978, Harmony Through Complexity is well ahead its time, drawing as it does on anthropological studies of tribal societies, linking this with the (then) still emerging field of cybernetics and distilling this complexity into a clear argument for the benefits of leaderless organisation.
Ward's fundamental argument is that tribal societies, organised around informal and largely leaderless practices are far from simple or primitive as sociological or scientific "experts" in the civilised West believed. They are, rather, held together by vastly complex social arrangements that rely on customs, cooperation and collaboration to evolve and survive.
Such "socially-calibrated" practices are not, Ward suggests, representative of "society's simplicity and lack of organisation, but of its complexity and multiplicity of social organisations."
In fact, Ward argues, civil society institutions from Government through to NGOs and businesses can – and should – learn a lot from these social, self-organising arrangements.
Putting these anthropological insights into an organisational framework Ward fascinatingly makes the connection between these complex, tribal organisational forms and cybernetic management theory – still a relatively new idea in 1978 – which offers a novel way of approaching the management of "complex, self-organising systems".
Without delving too deep into cybernetics or systems theory (See Joanna Beltowska and Amy Rae great presentation below for a handy overview of systems thinking) Ward draws on the work of British cybernetician William Ross Ashby to highlight the 'Principle of Requisite Variety'.
This organisational theory demands that the variety of practices within a controlling system must be at least as varied as the system it controls. Or to put it another way, while we have traditionally attempted to 'simplify' organisational structures by creating discrete, siloed departments managed hierarchically, the reality is that effective organisational co-ordination and management can only come from an approach that is as social and complex as the organisation itself.
The full problem organisations face is brought to life by another British cybernetics pioneer and mathematician, John D. McEwan, who observed:
"First we have the model current among management theorists in industry. This is the model of a rigid pyramidical hierarchy, with lines of 'communication and command' running from the top to the bottom. There is fIxed delineation of responsibility, each element has a specified role, and the procedures to be followed at any level are determined within fairly narrow limits, and may only be changed by decisions of elements higher in the hierarchy. The role of the top group of the hierarchy is sometimes supposed to be comparable to the 'brain' of the system.
The other model is from the cybernetics of evolving self-organising systems. Here we have a system of large variety, sufficient to cope with a complex, unpredictable environment. Its characteristics are changing structure, modifying itself under continual feedback from the environment, exhibiting 'redundancy of potential command', and involving complex interlocking control structures. Learning and decision-making are distributed throughout the system, denser perhaps in some areas than in others."
So far, so good. But what can we learn from this? The top-down model is widely adopted and ingrained in current industrial and social practice. It's the dominant model for government, schools, businesses, NGOs and most other institutions conceived and established in the industrial era. It's how we used to operating so why should we change?
One reason we need to think about helping organisations to embrace complexity and become more social is that failing to do so impacts signficantly on their viability and sustainability.
Research by the Deloitte consultant and 'edge' guru, John Hagel, shows that the efficacy and performance of US firms has fallen significantly with return-on-assets down 75% from 1965. Not only that, but the current life-expectancy of businesses in Standard & Poor's 500 has fallen from 75 years in 1937 to just 15 years today.
Significantly Hagel traces the cause of these downward trends to the mid-20th century when companies began to consolidate their structure and operations, rather than seek continual institutional innovation and adapt to the growing complexity of the social environment.
The significance of this institutional innovation is highlighted by Dave Grey from XPlane who, drawing on the work of Shell's Head of Strategic Planning, Arie de Geus, argues that sustainable and successful organisations all feature three common traits:
- Ecosystems: Long-lived companies were decentralized. They tolerated "eccentric activities at the margins." They were very active in partnerships and joint ventures. The boundaries of the company were less clearly delineated, and local groups had more autonomy over their decisions, than you would expect in the typical global corporation.
- Strong identity: Although the organization was loosely controlled, long-lived companies were connected by a strong, shared culture. Everyone in the company understood the company's values. These companies tended to promote from within in order to keep that culture strong.
- Active listening: Long-lived companies had their eyes and ears focused on the world around them and were constantly seeking opportunities. Because of their decentralized nature and strong shared culture, it was easier for them to spot opportunities in the changing world and act, proactively and decisively, to capitalize on them.
It's interesting to see how a lot of this thinking is being converted to action in the more cerebral social agencies out there.
For example, you can quite nicely boil down de Geus' active listening to ongoing research conducted across an organisation's internal culture and its external social landscape; followed by a strategy stage where research insights identify organisational identity in shared-values or define the social capital that binds internal and external networks together; next this strategic vision is is used to shape an organisational'ecosystem that enables networked communication – both internally and externally. Finally, all agencies should be creating evaluation frameworks for their clients to ensure they are continually measuring and improving the performance of their strategies in a complex organisational environment.


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At one time, a motor-sport loving Chicagoan could catch a race at tracks on Addison Street, Mannheim Road, Fullerton Avenue, Peterson Avenue or in suburbs like Waukegan, Maywood, Cicero, Melrose Park, Blue Island, Hammond and Hinsdale. Not to mention regular events at Soldier Field and the International Amphitheatre.
While auto racing's appeal here has waned since its peak, and most tracks have closed or stopped hosting races, Chicago was the hub of the auto racing world for many years.
The nation's top drivers return to the area Sunday as Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet opens NASCAR's 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup. Tens of thousands of fans will be there to revel in the noise, enjoy the spectacle and feel the thrill.
No American city has a longer history with auto racing than Chicago. The nation's first "motocycle" race occurred here in 1895, on a cold Thanksgiving Day, when six cars started on a 54-mile course from Jackson Park to Evanston and back. Those early cars barreled through city streets and county lanes — clogged by a recent snow and slush — at speeds averaging just over 5 mph.
The winner, finishing in 10 hours, 17 minutes, was Frank Duryea, who with his brother, Charles, owned the Duryea Motor Wagon Co. Their gas-powered "horseless carriage" crossed the finish line first despite Duryea having to make two stops at smithies to forge replacement parts.
Only one other car finished, the Benz-Mueller machine driven by Oscar Mueller, and he, of course, claimed victory. Mueller said the Duryea vehicle was pushed up the hill to the finish. Mueller's "victory" wasn't without taint, though; he had to let a judge drive his car to the finish after he got too drunk to drive after fortifying himself against the cold.
The Duryea machine was awarded the $2,000 prize money; Mueller received $1,500.
But was it the first race ever? The event had been postponed from Nov. 2. On that date, only two competitors — Duryea and Mueller — were ready to race, which is what prompted the delay.
But an upset Mueller demanded satisfaction that day, and they ran a "scrub race" from Jackson Park to Grant Park via Waukegan. In that competition, run under the careful eye of judges and reporters, Mueller won and pocketed $500. Duryea didn't even see the finish line.
So in the end, Mueller wound up with the same amount of money, but the Duryeas got the publicity of winning the "official" first-ever auto race in the United States, even if it was the second that month.
The races were on.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909 and held the first of its famous 500s in 1911. Chicago's answer to Indy was Speedway Park, which the Tribune called "the fastest, safest automobile racetrack in the world."
At the inaugural run June 26, 1915, on the two-mile, banked, wood-plank oval, Dario Resta shattered the speed record for a 500-mile race, averaging 97.6 mph. Speedway Park, near Maywood on Roosevelt Road where the Hines veterans hospital now stands, drew 80,000 people that first race.
The park's opening and Resta's record win merited a banner headline, six photos on Page One and more than three pages of coverage inside. It was a short-lived glory. Doomed by financial troubles, Speedway closed just three years later.
Throughout the 20th century, as one track closed, others opened. By the 1930s, numerous venues were hosting auto races, including Soldier Field and the International Amphitheatre.
Stock cars and midgets dominated the events. It was a time when midget-car racing was so popular, it wasn't uncommon to see the most recent Indianapolis 500 champion competing in one of the powerful minis.
Auto racing took a break during World War II but came back strong. In 1947, if you were willing to drive a bit, a gearhead could see a race nearly every night of the week: Grand Rapids, Mich., on Wednesday, Streator, Ill., on Thursday, Hanson Park on Friday, Raceway on Saturday and Soldier Field on Sunday.
While Chicago's place on the auto racing circuit hasn't kept up with the vision promised by Speedway Park, the region certainly has a long and rich history.
For past and present fans, headlines from that historic 1915 race sum up the experience nicely.
"Riot of color, beauty, noise, joy, thrills," read the main headline.
"Speed Mad Throng on Perfect Day Cheers Death Taunting Drivers," read the deck headline.
And the lead? "It was a thrilling spectacle."
Editor's note: Thanks to Steve Olson, of Glenview, Chris Carlson, of Vernon Hills, Bob Streepy, of Bartlett, and Richard Quartell, of Rockford, for suggesting different aspects of this Flashback.


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Pad & Quill are purveyors of fine, Minnesotan, handcrafted iPhone and iPad cases, namely the Little Black Book, Contega, and Octavo. Last summer we took look at them for the iPhone 4, iPad 2, and MacBook Air, and last month we looked at the updated Contega for the new iPad. But that wasn't all P&Q had up their sleeves for 2012. Not content with their existing Baltic Birch and Spanish leather concoctions, they went back to the bindery and returned with something richer and even higher end -- the Little Luxury Book for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S and the Octavo Luxury for the new iPad.
The Little Luxury Book comes with all the usual, fantastic Little Black Book fit, finish, and features, only wrapped in thick, buttery mahogany brown or onyx black leather. If the original Little Black Book didn't look enough like a premium wallet to you, the Little Luxury Book certainly will (especially when you slip some money and/or credit and debit cards into the pocket).
The Octavo Luxury case likewise brings with it everything you know and love about the original Octovo, only now swathed in genuine leather the color of French roast. If the regular Octavo harkened back to an academic's moleskin, this one presents as an executive's journal or ledger.
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The Pad & Quill Octavo Luxury case for iPad and Little Luxury Book for iPhone take high end, high quality accessories to the next level. If you're a fan of traditional, book-binding style iPad and iPhone cases, and you want the best, most premium finish possible, then you want these cases. But if that's what you want, you probably knew it already, right?
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This fantastic value basque has detachable shoulder straps, removable suspenders, underwired cups and a sexy set of hook and eye fastenings to the back. Slip it on with the supplied matching thong and you're sure to blow him away...
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Beautiful and sexy
Reviewed: 06 April 2014 by Fun girl, a Straight Married Female
I bought this to wear as a surprise for my husband.
Being quite a curvy girl, I wanted something that covered all my lumps and bumps - and this did.
It made my tummy look flatter and made me feel confident wearing it for him. It's also surprisingly comfortable to wear.
The end result was fantastic. He loved the look and I reaped the benefits!
Can't wait to put it back on.
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This basque is really gorgeous and flirty. It feels amazing on and even better when he's taking it off!
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Mulch is a multi-tasker for your yard and gardenBy Kris Wetherbee
Covering the ground with mulch is a quick and easy way to protect and enrich the beauty and health of your garden plants and overall landscape. In fact, mulch can make the difference between a plant that thrives and one that dies.
"North Carolina experiences wide weather fluctuations, which can dramatically affect plants," says landscape designer Mark Sanborn. "Mulch keeps temperatures around the roots of plants cooler in the summer and more stable in the winter. Mulch also keeps moisture in, discourages weeds and builds up soil as it decomposes."
Most any type of organic or inorganic material that you spread or lay on top of the soil is referred to as mulch. Here are common organic mulches.
Bark, chipped or shredded, is best used around trees, shrubs and perennial beds. It's durable, attractive, stays in place and decomposes slowly; however, large chips may be difficult to work with.
Aged wood chips and shavings are best for perennial beds and garden paths; both offer the same benefits as bark. Do not use chips from pressure-treated wood.
Compost is rich in nutrients and ideal for vegetable and ornamental beds. It holds in moisture while protecting against plant diseases, though it may contain weed seeds.
Grass clippings can be spread on new beds as well as vegetable and ornamental beds. One plus is that it's readily available. It also improves the soil and quickly decomposes for a summer mulch. Use only unsprayed clippings.
Well-rotted manure, a.k.a. "aged manure," is great for vegetables. It feeds and improves the soil and keeps it moist. Avoid fresh manure as it may burn or even kill tender plants.
Leaves make a nice mulch for ornamental and vegetable beds as well as winter cover. They improve the soil and provide winter insulation. Always shred leaves before using.
Pine needles function best as a winter cover for ornamental beds and shrubs. They're moisture retentive, lightweight, weed-free, a soil improver and intoxicatingly fragrant, though not always available. Dry pine needles are also flammable.
Straw and hay should be reserved for vegetable beds and as a winter cover. They're inexpensive, lightweight insulators, but they may contain weed seeds, can be flammable, and are not very ornamental.


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I'm about to finish up university and want to launch my first business. I love learning languages [I speak 3 now, but want to learn more] and figured out a business to start around it.
There's a huge need in the foreign language learning community. Langauge media, like the Rosetta Stone, will teach people the proper way to speak a language, but this teaches you the language, but not how to 'speak' it. Consequently, users of current language learning media learn the very pro-p-er way of sp-eak-ing a language and lack the skills necessary to really communicate with natives and fluent speakers of the language they're learning.
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Much like all but one of Lawrence's games, the vote by Nassau coaches to decide the best football team in 2012 wasn't very close last Sunday at the county awards luncheon at Crest Hollow Country Club.
The Golden Tornadoes, who capped a perfect 12-0 season with a come-from-behind victory over Sayville in the Long Island Class III championship game, were awarded the Rutgers Cup after receiving 39 of 50 first-place votes and totaling 136 points. Garden City, which won the L.I. Class II crown, had eight first-place votes and 89 points. Farmingdale, the Nassau Conference I champs, had three first-place votes and 63 points. Conference IV champion Roosevelt rounded out the voting.
Lawrence, coached by Joe Martillotti and led by All-Long Island selections Joey Capobianco at quarterback, Eddie Robinson at wideout, and Tyler Fredericks at tailback, averaged 48.6 points per game and was vastly improved on defense compared to 2011. It last captured the Rutgers Cup in 2006.
"It's exciting and nice to be rewarded," Martillotti said. "It's the icing on the cake to a great season."
The Golden Tornadoes blanked Sayville in the second half of the LIC, and after trailing by 13 points at halftime pulled out a 21-20 thriller on Robinson's interception return for a touchdown with 5:25 remaining. Mike Fragner's extra point was the difference and the 584th point of the season for Lawrence, which established a new Long Island single-season scoring record.
Capobianco and Robinson established numerous Long Island and Nassau records along the way. Capobianco, who earned the Don Snyder Award, given to the county's best quarterback, and also the state Class A Player of the Year award, set the Long Island single-season record with 38 touchdown passes. He completed 129 of 166 attempts (77.7 percent) for a Long Island-record 2,609 yards. He also rushed for 423 yards and six scores, and caught a TD pass from Robinson.
"His efficiency was off the charts," Martillotti said of Capobianco, who is eight touchdown passes away from breaking the all-time mark currently held by recent Sayville graduate Steven Ferreira. "High school kids don't complete 75 to 80 percent of their passes," he added. "His natural ability and work ethic is unbelievable."
Robinson, who won the New York Jets wide receiver award, given to the top pass-catcher in the county, had 19 touchdown grabs to set a Long Island single-season record. He's verbally committed to Colgate University. His 28 career TD catches tied a L.I. mark, and he's also the Nassau leader in season (1,156) and career (2,013) yards. "He's probably the best three-sport athlete we've had at Lawrence in a long time," Martillotti said.
Fredericks finished a stellar career with 66 touchdowns, including 22 in 2012 despite missing one game. He rushed for 1,567 yards on 149 carries. He verbally committed to Stony Brook University.