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Cut from some of the most sought-after timber in the world—Georgia black cherry, Virginia black locust, Pennsylvania oak, New York maple and black walnut from western North Carolina—Legacy Eyewear frames offer not just a different style and feel, but an identity as rich and storied as their land of origin.
A Wilmingtonian for almost a decade, Duncan believes his business concept meshes with the town's blend of natural and human history, where the laid back vibe of beach life meets a transplant population from every corner of the U.S.
It also falls in line with some big global trends in eyewear, an industry projected to jump from $90 billion to $140 billion in 2020. Sunglasses make up about 40 percent of those sales, and there's some major innovation going on among startup players like Warby Parker and Sunski, who are trying to offer quality glasses at affordable prices.
Duncan is betting that sustainability will be the next frontier, and while he's not alone in making frames out of wood—there are three such companies in the Carolinas—most of his competitors hail from the West Coast, Florida and New York.
Helping him get the edge is a successful Kickstarter campaign, which wraps up tomorrow at least $3,000 above a $5,000 goal. The funds will help Legacy ramp up production on five new $120 frame styles, joining the four he started with earlier this year.
But what makes Legacy unique isn't so much about market. It's about the story behind his craft.
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Heritage itself comes full circle in Pete Duncan's journey from upstate New York to the Carolina coast. Growing up in Niagara Falls, he worked as a shophand for his father, who dealt in cabinetry, other built-ins and custom projects.
"While, most of the time, I was the kid cleaning up sawdust or retrieving tools, I still developed an appreciation for the process of woodworking—from raw material to finished product—and for the variety of character in the wood itself," Duncan says.
Duncan's interest in design also came from his father, who'd spent time at a production printing company as well. Duncan majored in graphic design at Alfred University in New York and soon after graduation in January 2008 moved to Wilmington with his wife, who took an engineering job in the beach town.
Duncan worked as a designer for a local printing and publishing company for a few years before he was inspired by the company's owners to launch Legacy.
"I helped to revamp their production process and was soon promoted to production manager," Duncan says. "But, in my free time, I was still trying to find the right niche in woodworking. And when I decided to focus on my own business, they were super supportive."
On the side, Duncan had tried a few different markets before settling on eyewear. First, he built custom furniture and sold to clients as far north as his home state and as far west as California. But making such large shipments eventually became too cumbersome, which led Duncan to try his hand at signage and even wood-crafted skateboards.
Then, in May 2014, his daughter Wendy was born.
"That was my uh-oh moment," Duncan says. "I, like a lot of creative people, can jump from project to project in a fervor. But when the baby news came, it's like, all right, let's focus, and let's focus big time."
Duncan asked the ownership at the printing company to let him drop down to a part-time designer role so that he could go full-time entrepreneur. And so, too, on January 21, 2016, Legacy Eyewear came into the world.
A new take on nostalgia
The hour-long process of making a single pair of Legacy glasses is equal parts rustic and tech age. First, rough lumber must be cut into 3"x7" cubes, one cube per pair of sunglasses.
This single cube, from which the front piece of the glasses will be shaped, is then taken to a computer-controlled cutting machine. Here, a 3D model is created according to each separate style of frame, so that the machine knows what must be cut away from the wood.
Next, it's off to the sanding station to polish up the edges, then a hand router to carve the groove where the lenses fit into the frame.
At the finishing station, stacks of hinges, temples and lenses await attachment to the final product. Duncan's lenses are made by the German eyewear company, Carl Zeiss.
What sets each Legacy pair above any plastic frames—beyond the natural material and handmade quality—is the sizing and hinges. Whenever Duncan designs a new style, he purchases a bunch of glasses similar to the style he has in mind, then compiles an aggregate of dimension measurements, resulting in the most inclusive fit for triangle faces and melon heads alike.
While cheaper acetate pairs use single hinges, Duncan's frames are equipped with double-hinged, stainless steel flex hinges. This offers a better fit and much less a chance of accidentally snapping them in two at your next pool party.
And for anyone whose shades have sunk to the bottom of the sea, no worries--thanks to its lightweight frame, you can drop any Legacy style in water and it will float.
Holding a pair in my hand, I was surprised by how light they felt—much lighter than the average pair made from acetate and found on the revolving racks in gas stations. But, upon closer look, the precision is remarkable—how the angle of each cut flatters the natural run of the grain. After looking long enough, the fact sunk in that those sunglasses were probably a century older than me.
"I definitely wanted glasses of superior construction besides just the obvious fact that they're made out of wood," Duncan says.
And, for Duncan, the wood itself represents everything Legacy Eyewear stands for. His timber is American-grown and his glasses are American-made (with the help of three other workers), while most major eyewear brands mass-produce from overseas. In reality, there's not much difference in production cost between dollar store and premium sunglasses, as you're often paying mostly for the name.
"Even a lot of companies that specialize in wood accessories are sourcing from China," Duncan says. "I don't want to be just another guy who only talks about bringing jobs back to America. I want to make it happen."
Planting the seeds
Though company headquarters will remain in the garage workshop behind Duncan's house for now, he hopes to eventually create more jobs through a bricks and mortar location in Wilmington.
While he continues to raise funding for that and other business growth, he's making the rounds at local events at bottle shops and breweries in Wilmington to help spread the word and bounce ideas off of potential investors. He also frequents the Raleigh Makers Market and the Patchwork Market held monthly at Fullsteam Brewery in Durham.
Throughout Duncan's trek from the sugar maples of New York down through lush Appalachia and into the Carolina pines, family has been his inspiration.
"My wife brings so much stability to my work," Duncan says. "As an engineer, she applies the scientific method to everything. She'll say, 'Why are you doing this? Why are you doing that? Test, check, repeat.'"
Duncan's mom and two sisters are supportive too, and his dad is convinced he'll be Legacy's first C-suite hire.
And Duncan's two-year-old daughter, like her father, has already begun work as a shophand, though this mostly involves stealing tools and hiding them. Duncan says she's always the best excuse for a work break. But she just might also be the next artisan down the line.


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Jakirai Wiley's 54-yard kickoff return helped position Crew Jacobs for a game-winning 25-yard field goal after time expired as Jesuit defeated Karr 17-15 Thursday night at Joe Yenni Stadium.
Karr had overcome a 14-0 Jesuit lead by scoring twice in the final 3:41 of the game to take a 15-14 lead. After quarterback Aldon Clark scampered for a two-point conversion following the Cougars' second touchdown, only 24 seconds remained.
Wiley took the kickoff at his own 18-yard line, sprinted for an ally just to the left of his wedge and then veered toward the sideline. He was run out of bounds on the Karr 28-yard line with 12 seconds left.
Jesuit quarterback Trey LaForge found William McMahon for a completion of 15 yards to the 13-yard line.
Jesuit coach Mark Songy called timeout with 3 seconds remaining and sent in his field goal unit. Jacobs missed the 30-yard attempt as time expired, but Karr was guilty of a personal foul. The penalty moved the ball near the 8-yard line and Jacobs converted the game-winner in the first game of the Sixth Annual Kiwanis Jamboree.
"We showed a lot of pride in the way we came back," said Karr coach Nathaniel Jones. "We did a good job against an experienced team. We do have to be a little more disciplined on special teams."
The scoreless first half saw little offense although Jesuit had two long gains called back because of penalties.
Jesuit scored twice early in the second half. A blocked Karr punt was recovered by Jesuit's Kyle DiMarco in the end zone for the first touchdown.
LaForge made it 14-0 when he hit Malcolm Ben in a seam of the Cougars defense for an 18-yard touchdown with 4:37 remaining. The play finished a 96-yard, 13-play drive.
"We probably should have been up 14 points in the first half if we don't commit two penalties … when we're driving," said Songy. "It went back and forth. We made a lot of mistakes. They made a lot of mistakes.
"I am really proud of the way we came back at end. We competed the entire time," Songy said. "I think we've got a great bunch of kids."
Clark, a sophomore, triggered Karr's passing attack in the second half. He hit Jerry Martin for a 61-yard touchdown with 3:41 to play. Clark's 44-yarder over the middle to Kenneth Simmons started Karr's second touchdown drive, which culminated when Clark threw a 3-yard touchdown to Simmons.
"I am really pleased with the way we played with pride," said Jones, who is coaching a team that has made four consecutive trips to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome finals in Class 4A.
"When we were down, we went to the sideline. We talked about it, and our kids really responded."
The Cougars are ranked No. 9 in the New Orleans Advocate's Large School Super 10.
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Height Converter and Body Weight widgets: do not work when embedding the form into Wordpress.org.Asked by ginabite on January 31, 2017 at 09:22 PM
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Right, that's what I'm trying to tell you. I put the code in and there's nothing there. I have tried the Wordpress.org snippet, the Worpress.com snippet, and the plug in. The only one that works is the [embed] snippet, but when I use that, it has the formatting issues described above.
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I have moved this question to a new thread and you will be answered here: https://www.jotform.com/answers/1052799
Lastly, I do not want the frame around the form and can't figure out how to get rid of it.
I have moved this question to a new thread and you will be answered here: https://www.jotform.com/answers/1052806
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Sorry, I deleted the page when it stopped working. Here it is:
The issue is about halfway down the page in the Weight and Height fields. They are dynamic fields that change units if you click the icon to the right, but the icon is showing up as a box and it's showing all possible units instead of changing.
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I naively did a binding love spell last year, but I was skeptical. This guy that I really like reciprocated my feelings and it was mutual, but due to conflict of interest and being cautious about losing both our jobs, he kept things strictly professional. After we parted ways, I did the spell. After that, things got strange; I have no desire to date other guys or move on even after a year. I think about him often and the memories we shared together pains me. I miss him. And also until Now, he is strictly single. We never saw each other again and I really regret doing the spell. I did not have the courage to friend him on Facebook or visit him.
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Czar was born in Nashville, but got his musical roots while being raised in Memphis. He worked for a few studios in Memphis as well as owning his own recording studio called the Kremlin. In 2000 Czar founded Throneholder Productions, a production company for hip-hop, R&B, pop, and dance music. After years of producing independent artist, Czar later returned to Nashville to pursue a BA in audio production from the Art Institute of Tennessee Nashville, which he received with honors. During school he began to focus on engineering and mixing, which is where he finds most of his work since moving to Nashville. When he's not busy in a studio engineering or in the Kremlin mixing, Czar spends his spare time researching gear, blogging about audio, writing gear reviews, and posting helpful tutorial videos online to help others learn.


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It wasn't exactly pretty, but the Mukwonago boys basketball team held off West Allis Central in its first game of the season to win, 51-50. Mukwonago made 6 of 33 shots from the floor (18 percent), which includes 2 of 12 (17 percent) from beyond the arc, but gutted out a victory in the final seconds.
Brandon Hau's free throws with 3.5 seconds left provided the tallies that tipped the scales and rescued a shooting performance that should be uncharacteristic this season.
"Most of those looks (the threes) were uncontested looks, so it was surprising because I think our shooting will be improved this season," Mukwonago coach Jim Haasser said. "Thankfully, we attacked them all afternoon and earned 50 trips to the (free-throw) line. We made 37 of those (74 percent) and we needed every one of them. For a program that strives to make as many or more FTs than our opponents attempt, we got off to a great start."
Mukwonago turned the ball over 23 times, but Haasser doesn't expect that to be a regular occurrence.
"Give credit to WAC; they were very scrappy and aggressive," Haasser said. "We also committed more fouls than we'd like to going forward, but as we get better with our presses and our base defense, the coaches expect we'll see marked improvement in that area as well."
Juniors Connor Tess (8 for 8 from the free throw line), Bryce Konitzer (2 for 2), Collin Dorow (4 for 4) and Jesse Schmidt (1 for 2) were outstanding in their varsity debuts.
"Each of them made plays that should give them great confidence," Haasser said. "Twelve combined boards by the juniors (four for Schmidt) and four of our eight steals, so this group was very good."
Alex Gehl led Mukwonago with 16 points and converted 11 of 14 free-throw attempts. Brandon Hau scored 12, despite facing some adversity.
"Brandon lost one contact in the first half, then promptly lost his other one early in the second so he was playing nearly blind for a while," Haasser said. "He did get one replaced and calmly knocked down his last six free-throw attempts. The final four were the points to move us into a tie then take a lead on two separate occasions at the end. Those were our final points of the game for us. After the first two, I should have taken a timeout to get our defense set but again, give WAC credit for racing down and getting a quick bucket to take the lead back (after being ahead for most of the half and by as many as 6). We talked about a plan of attack after their TO, but I took one in the front court with about 16 seconds left. The play was intended to go to Hau and he got it at the top then went one on one. While raising up to shoot it at roughly the FT line, they fouled him again with about 3.5 left. Two big makes and a desperation shot later and we're 1-0."
The win is a good way to start the season and Haasser looks forward to what the 2016-17 will bring.
"Lots to get better at, but like the guys talked about prior to the game, we started to create an identity for ourselves defined by how hard we'll work, how well we'll play together and by how much we care about each other," Haasser said. "Some very encouraging first steps."


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The Huawei Ascend Q, photos of which we first saw back in June, is now available at Cricket wireless for all of you bargain hunters out there. Bargain hunters who are into texting and social networking, that is, given that this modest Android smartphone flaunts a portait-style QWERTY keyboard...
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Ez Clasp
EZ Clasp is the magnetic jewelry clasp that attaches to any necklace instantly. Putting on a necklace can be a struggle. The clasps are tiny and there are times when no matter what you do, you can't put them together. It's more difficult when you have long nails. Most often, you'd end up asking somebody else to help you. If you have EZ Clasp, you can put on your necklace by yourself, quickly and easily. It's not just for necklaces; you can use EZ Clasp on your bracelet, too. Your jewelry will stay securely clasped together until you take them off.
The Claim
EZ Clasp is easy to use. Just attach EZ Clasp to each end of your jewelry, bring them together and they click and lock. Even when you clasp them together behind your back where you can't see what you're doing, EZ Clasp works easily. The secret is two powerful magnets, guaranteed to hold and secure even your heaviest necklace. They're so strong; your jewelry won't come off until you take them off. EZ Clasp is available in silver or gold to beautifully match all your jewelry. For added peace of mind, the Deluxe EZ Clasp comes with a built-in lock-in device. Just twist the lock and your jewelry is extra safe. When you buy EZ Clasp, you will get Extenders to add extra length and comfort. You'll also get a jewelry organizer to keep all your jewelries in place.
Total Cost Breakdown
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How It Works
Ez Clasp is a magnetic device that allows you to easily put on pieces of jewellery without fiddling with tiny, aggravating clasps. It consists of two powerful magnets that firmly hold each end of a piece of jewellery together. The magnets start experiencing attraction before even touching, and they can withstand even the heaviest piece of jewellery. Plus, they are so strong that they will never come apart accidentally, causing your jewellery to fall off when you dont want it to.
- Necklaces
- Bracelets
Its often difficult to get necklaces on, especially since you cant see the back of your neck when youre trying to hook the clasp together. When you use Ez Clasp, youll no longer have to slide clasps around to the front in order to get them on properly. Ez Clasps magnets will automatically attract as they come close together, instantly attaching each side of your necklace to the other, even when behind your head and out of sight.
Bracelets are easier to put on than necklaces, but its still hard to get one on your dominant hand by using your non-dominant hand to clasp it. Ez Clasp and its magnets will make this process much easier.
How to Use (Step by Step)
- Hook Magnets
- Move Magnets Together
- Clasp And Wear
Hook one of Ez Clasps magnets onto each side of your bracelet or necklace.
Bring the magnets together, and watch as they become attracted upon close contact.
After becoming attracted, youll see that the magnets instantly snap together, effectively clasping your piece of jewellery.
Positive Points
- Comes In Gold And Silver
- Easily Attaches
- Easily Stored
Ez Clasp comes in both gold and silver varieties, so you can match it perfectly to most jewellery.
It is not a struggle to attach each magnet to each end of a piece of jewellery, so you can do this quickly and move onto clasping the piece.
Ez clasps are small, so they can be carried around in a purse or handbag. Therefore, you can get them out in the middle of the day when you need them. Furthermore, their magnetic nature allows you to attach them to any magnet-attracting surface, such as a fridge, for easy storage. That way, theyre unlikely to get lost.
Save Time
When using an Ez Clasp, you will save a ton of time getting ready in the morning or for an evening excursion. You wont need to struggle to attach a jewellery clasp, taking up many minutes, nor will you have to wait for a friend or family member to help you.
Save Money
If you struggle with putting on jewellery clasps frequently, the clasps may break due to all that pulling. Even worse, your entire bracelet or necklace may break. When you use Ez Clasp, you wont have to spend as much ( or any ) money on getting clasps repaired, or buying new replacement jewellery.
Negative Points
- Jewellery May Need Resizing
The Ez Clasps are a bit bigger than standard clasps are, so they will add a bit of length to a bracelet or necklace. Therefore, when you start using them, you may have to get a bracelet or necklace resized, if possible.
- Keep Away From Kids And Pets
Since Ez Clasps are quite small, you must keep them away from small children and pets, as they could be harmful to them, if swallowed.
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Oct 30, 2007
|Filing date
|Sep 20, 2006
|Priority date
|Sep 20, 2006
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Robert A. Aekins
|Original Assignee
|Ortronics, Inc.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (85), Referenced by (21), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Technical Field
The present disclosure is directed to multiport connector assemblies for a telecommunication connector system that are designed to reduce crosstalk noise between adjacent ports through advantageous electrical isolation design(s).
2. Background Art
As Unshielded Twisted Pair ("UTP") cabling continues to be an essential choice of media transmission, new and improved methods must be employed meet the requirements of the transmitting data source. UTP cable is a popular and widely used type of data transfer media. UTP cable is a very flexible, low cost media, and can be used for either voice or data communications. In fact, UTP cable is in some respects the de facto standard for Local Area Networks (LANs), and other in-building voice and data communications applications. In an UTP, a pair of copper wires generally forms the twisted pair. For example, a pair of copper wires with diameters of 0.4-0.8 mm may be twisted together and wrapped with a plastic coating to form an UTP. The twisting of the wires increases the noise immunity and reduces the bit error rate (BER) of the data transmission to some degree. In addition, using two wires, rather than one, to carry each signal permits differential signaling to be utilized. Differential signaling is generally immune to the effects of external electrical noise.
The non-use of cable shielding (e.g., a foil or braided metallic covering) in fabricating UTP cable generally increases the effects of outside interference, but also results in reduced cost, size, and installation time of the cable and associated connectors. Additionally, non-use of cable shielding in UTP fabrication generally eliminates the possibility of ground loops (i.e., current flowing in the shield because of the ground voltage at each end of the cable not being the same). Ground loops may give rise to a current that induces interference within the cable, interference against which the shield was intended to protect.
The wide acceptance and use of UTP cable for data and voice transmission is primarily due to the large installed base, low cost and ease of new installation. Another important feature of UTP is that it is used for varied applications, such as for Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, EIA-232, DSL, analog telephone (POTS), and other types of communication. This flexibility allows the same type of cable/system components (such as data jacks, plugs, cross-patch panels, and patch cables) to be used for an entire building, unlike shielded twisted pair media (STP). At present, UTP cabling is being utilized for systems having increasingly higher data rates. Since demands on networks using UTP systems (e.g., 100 Mbit/s and 1000 Mbit/s transmission rates) have increased, it has become necessary to develop industry standards for higher system bandwidth performance.
UTP systems such as 100 Mbit/s and 1000 Mbit/s transmission rates have produced requirements and specification for cabling transmission such as TIA 568B.2-1, which is basically the standard for category 6 cabling systems. The bandwidth requirements are 1 to 250 MHz. The main parameters are near-end crosstalk (NEXT), far-end crosstalk (FEXT), equal level FEXT, return loss (RL), attenuation, as well as, crosstalk Powersum parameters (PSNEXT) and PSELFEXT. From these parameters, one of the major contributors to system performance is control of NEXT. What began as the need for connecting hardware to provide NEXT loss of less than −36 dB at 16 MHz, has evolved to −54 dB at 100 MHz and −46 dB at 250 MHz for category 6 systems with future requirements up to 500 MHz. For any data transmission event, a received signal will consist of a transmission signal modified by various distortions. The distortions are added by the transmission system, along with additional unwanted signals that are inserted somewhere between transmission and reception. The unwanted signals are referred to as noise. Noise is the major limiting factor in the performance of today's communication systems. Problems that arise from noise include data errors, system malfunctions, and loss of the desired signals.
Generally, crosstalk noise occurs when a signal from one source is coupled to another line. Crosstalk noise could also be classified as electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI occurs through the radiation of electromagnetic energy. Electromagnetic energy waves can be derived by Maxwell's wave equations. These equations are basically defined using two components: electric and magnetic fields. In unbounded free space, a sinusoidal disturbance propagates as a transverse electromagnetic wave. This means that the electric field vectors are perpendicular to the magnetic field vectors that lie in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the wave. NEXT noise is the effect of near-field capacitive (electrostatic) and inductive (magnetic) coupling between source and victim electrical transmissions.
Typical Category 5e, 6 and most likely C6 augmented connecting hardware will incorporate signal feedback techniques called compensation reactance. The use of compensation can decrease the internal noise associated with NEXT and FEXT, but it can also increase the connecting hardware external noise sources called alien near-end crosstalk (ANEXT) and alien far-end crosstalk (AFEXT), and the power summation of these noises.
ANEXT is near-end crosstalk noise that couples from one cabling media to an adjacent cabling media, measured at the near-end or transmitter. AFEXT is far-end crosstalk noise that couples from one cabling media to an adjacent cabling media, measured at the far-end or receiver. Power sum alien near-end crosstalk (PSANEXT) loss is a combination of signal coupling from multiple near-end disturbing cabling pairs into a disturbed pair of a neighboring cabling or part thereof, measured at the near-end. Power sum alien far-end crosstalk (PSAFEXT) loss is a combination of signal coupling from multiple far-end disturbing cabling pairs into a disturbed pair of a neighboring cabling or part thereof, measured at the far-end. IEEE 802.3 an 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 Gbe) and the TIA TR42.7 working groups have identified ANEXT and AFEXT as major noise problems that can effect proper 10 Gbe operation over UTP cabling systems, with ANEXT being the most impactful of the two. The initial ANEXT requirement for UTP cabling system, also called "Augmented Category 6 UTP," is shown in Table 1 below:
ANEXT from TIA 568B.2-A10 draft for Augmented
Category 6 (100 meters channel link cabling)
Connecting hardware systems that will run 10 Gbe data signals must be designed to meet traditional Category 6, as well as recognized additional 10 Gbe UTP cabling parameters. Due to the adjacency of connecting hardware in a cabling system, ANEXT and AFEXT noise sources will necessarily be present.
One approach to control ANEXT is the usage of a fully shielded cabling system, also called Foiled Twisted pair or Screened Twisted pair (ScTP). Typical FTP cabling system incorporates metallic shields that are electrically mated to ground by the transmitting source and/or by the equipment rack ground system. The connector shields are electrically connected together, either externally by mated shield contact or internally by the PCB connection. FTP systems are an effective media for reduction of ANEXT and AFEXT noise sources. Other methods for reducing ANEXT and AFEXT involve mitigation techniques, such as increasing connector spacing arrangement. Utilizing FTP or mitigation cabling methods provide various issues and increase complexities. In addition, FTP systems are considerably more expensive in material and installation cost. As previously discussed, another issue with FTP is proper installation of system grounds. Poor system grounding can create unwanted ground loops that could lead to increased system noise internally to the transmitter. Mitigation of connectors in many cases is not an option since standard wall outlets (i.e., single gang electrical boxes) and 1 rack unit (typ. 1.5 inch) high mount panels are spaced limited based on prior standards.
The present disclosure describes a multiport connector assembly having: (a) a plurality of PCB sub-assemblies, each sub assembly including: (i) at least one printed circuit board (PCB); (ii) a plurality of insulation displacement contact (IDC) pin groups having a plurality of IDC pins; and (iii) a modular insert; (b) a front housing; (c) a rear IDC housing having a plurality of IDC pin receptacles; and (d) a plurality of metalized modular housings, wherein each modular housing encloses a non-adjacent modular insert. Typically, each of the plurality of modular inserts is in electrical communication with the PCB and one of the plurality of IDC pin groups. The modular insert is adapted to receive a telecommunication connector plug, such as a RJ plug.
In an exemplary embodiment, the front housing defines a plurality of apertures wherein each aperture is adapted to receive one of the plurality of modular inserts and allow for insertion of the telecommunication connector plug. Each aperture is generally sized to receive a selected telecommunication plug, such as a RJ-45 plug. The front housing is typically made of plastic. A metalized modular housing is typically formed of metal or plastic that is coated (in whole or in part) in metal. An assembly associated with the present disclosure further includes an IDC pin shield coupled to the IDC pin groups. Typically, the IDC pin shield is selectively metalized.
According to an exemplary assembly according to the present disclosure, alternating modular inserts are enclosed with a metalized modular housing such that every other modular insert is enclosed within a metalized modular housing and each modular insert is electrically isolated from an adjacent modular insert. In such exemplary embodiment, the front housing is adapted to receive the alternatingly configured modular housings.
An exemplary multiport connector assembly associated with the present disclosure includes: (a) a plurality of PCB sub-assemblies, wherein each sub-assembly includes: a PCB, an IDC pin group having a plurality of IDC pins, and a modular insert; (b) a front housing; (c) a rear IDC housing having a plurality of IDC pin receptacles; and (d) a plurality of metalized modular housings, wherein each modular housing encloses a non-adjacent modular insert. The exemplary front housing defines a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture is adapted to receive one of the plurality of the PCB sub-assemblies and allow for insertion of a telecommunication connector plug. The metalized modular housings are typically formed of metal or plastic plated (in whole or in part) with metal. Each modular housing encloses one modular insert in an alternating configuration such that every other modular insert is enclosed within a modular housing and each modular insert is electrically isolated from an adjacent modular insert.
In an exemplary embodiment, an assembly associated with the present disclosure includes the PCB sub-assemblies being arranged in a staggered configuration such that the modular inserts of each sub-assembly line-up substantially horizontally. In a further exemplary embodiment, the PCB sub-assemblies are arranged in a stacked configuration such that a first modular insert is directly above a second modular insert.
The present disclosure further relates to a method of reducing crosstalk noise within a multiport connector assembly by: (a) providing a plurality of PCB sub-assemblies, wherein each sub-assembly includes a PCB, an IDC pin group and a modular insert; (b) enclosing non-adjacent modular inserts with a metalized modular insert housing; and (c) enclosing the plurality of sub-assemblies and metalized modular insert housings within a front housing and a rear IDC pin housing. Enclosing the modular inserts with a modular insert housing electrically isolates one modular insert from an adjacent modular insert.
Further aspects, implementations, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the description of the drawings and the detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention as provided herein below.
So that those having ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosed invention appertains will more readily understand how to make and use the same, reference may be made to the drawings wherein:
The present disclosure describes a multiport connector assembly that is effective in reducing crosstalk noise associated with electronic signal transmission. Referring to
Rear IDC housing 15 is adapted to (i) house IDC pins 17 associated with the PCB's; and (ii) allow for appropriate wiring to establish communication with the front side telecommunication connector. In an exemplary embodiment, front housing 11 can be made of engineering plastics, such as a copolymer of Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, and Styrene (ABS). ABS plastics generally possess industrially acceptable strength and performance at a reasonable cost that can be color coded to the customer's selection.
In an exemplary embodiment, an assembly 10 includes a single PCB 14 having a plurality of modular inserts 13 and a plurality of IDC pins 17, wherein IDC pins 17 are a group of eight IDC pins and each group corresponds to a single modular insert 13. In an alternative embodiment, an assembly 10 includes plurality of PCB's, e.g., two PCB's (shown in
Typically, in a multi-PCB embodiment, each PCB 14 hosts at least one modular insert 13. Modular insert 13 extends away from PCB 14 towards the housing 11. In an exemplary embodiment, each of modular inserts 13 has a plurality of channel guides for receiving contacts of a telecommunication connector. Modular insert 13 typically contains terminals having eight lead frames in accordance with most standard wiring formations, such as the T568B and T568A style RJ-45 connectors. It is understood that assembly 10 can be sized and configured to receive any type of RJ plug. Each modular insert 14 is in electrical communication with at least one PCB 14 and is also mounted to PCB 14. PCB 14 includes a plurality of IDC pins 17 that extend from a rear face (not shown) of PCB 14 towards rear IDC housing 15. Rear housing 15 receives pins 17 in a plurality of IDC receptacles 18. Rear housing 15 is typically made from a polycarbonate or other like material.
It is common in the industry to design a PCB 14 having a plurality of IDC pins 17 to be substantially aligned horizontally. For example, in a multiport assembly such as assembly 10, IDC pins 17 associated with the first of the plurality of PCB's 14 will be substantially horizontally aligned on a top portion of PCB 14. Adjacent PCB's 14 will alternate IDC pin positions from the top portion to the bottom portion. Thus, in a six port assembly, ports one, three and five may be associated with IDC pins 17 aligned on the top portion of each respective PCB 14 and ports two, four, and six will be associated with IDC pins 17 aligned on the bottom portion of each respective PCB 14.
Assembly 10 includes a plurality of modular housings 12 arranged in an alternating configuration. Each modular housing 12 is adapted to receive a modular insert 13. In an exemplary embodiment of assembly 10, only every other modular insert 13 is enclosed by a modular housing 12. Thus, typically modular housings 12 are configured in an alternating manner. For example, as shown in
Referring to
Each exemplary housing 12 includes a main body 41 attached to an extending feature 42. Main body 41 is adapted to enclose a modular insert 13. Extending feature 42 is adapted to provide metallic isolation to IDC pins 17 associated with the enclosed modular insert 13. Each housing 12 is formed as a single component and is made to fit securely into a front housing 11 and adapted to receive a telecommunication plug.
Typically, all sides of housing 12 are metalized. By metalizing housing 12, each modular insert 13 and respective IDC pins 17 are essentially electrically insulated from adjacent modular inserts 13 and respective ID pins 17. Thus, alien crosstalk is reduced from one port to an adjacent port. In addition, it is understood that the metalized housing is not meant to be a conductive path from a shield in an FTP cable; instead, metalized housings 12 function as floating shields and are adapted to not conduct electricity. Housing 12 is floating relative to ground, thereby preventing assembly 10 from grounding out during operation. Moreover, each port of assembly 10 is isolated from adjacent ports, thereby reducing crosstalk noise. Housing 12 can be metallic plated plastic, metallic injected plastic or all metal material.
In an exemplary embodiment, each port of assembly 10 operates as follows. A plug (not shown), which is attached to a cable (not shown), is inserted into aperture 16 of front housing 11. The contacts of the plug mate with the contacts of modular insert 13. A signal from the cable is transmitted through the plug and modular inserts 13 into PCB 14. The signal is transferred from the PCB 14 to IDC pins 17, which is connected to a second cable, thus completing the data interface and transfer through assembly 10. By enclosing alternative modular inserts 13 with metalized modular housings 12, adjacent ports are insulated from each other and alien crosstalk is reduced from port-to-port.
Housing 12 can be described as defining a metallic cavity design. The metallic cavity design of housing 12 surrounds all the internal pairs associated with modular insert 13 to reduce the transmitted signals' electromagnetic radiation during transmission. By isolating each component in the interface system, the radiated noise from each port is individually controlled by coupling reduction. The initial benefit is the reduction of the internal signal EMI field because of the metallic shield's Shielded Effectiveness value (SE). The SE of the metallic material provides an effective barrier against internal, as well as external, noise sources. The metallic enclosure provides a shielded barrier against adjacent ports transmitting signal noises.
In a staggered configuration, PCB sub-assemblies 51, 53, and 55 may advantageously have similar (or identical) geometries. The geometries of sub-assemblies 51, 53, and 55 are typically different from the geometries of PCB sub-assemblies 52, 54, and 56, as shown in
A staggered configuration of PCB sub-assemblies 20 allows for assembling a multiport assembly 10 that is typical in the industry and effective in reducing crosstalk noise. Previous IDC pin configurations, such as those described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/119,116 by Aekins, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein, placed IDC pins above and below the modular insert. A top/bottom IDC pin configured connector can be used in an alternative embodiment of an assembly associated with the present disclosure. As previously described, a metalized modular housing 12 will enclose alternating PCB's. Each PCB includes IDC pins and a modular insert.
In an alternative embodiment, a multiport assembly can be designed to have a stacked rather than staggered alignment. In a stacked configuration, one port, along with the associated PCB's, will align vertically directly above a second port. In a typical exemplary stacked configuration, only one PCB is used with the modular inserts aligned one on top of another in pairs of two. In an alternative exemplary stacked configuration, two PCB's are used with three modular inserts on a top positioned PCB lined up in a row and three modular inserts on a bottom positioned PCB lined up in a row. A multiport assembly associated with a stacked configuration may have six ports, three on a top row and three on a bottom row. Each port typically includes the features described above with respect to the disclosed staggered configuration. In an exemplary embodiment, a modular housing 12 encloses alternating modular inserts, thus isolating an enclosed modular insert from adjacent modular inserts.
Referring again to
In an exemplary embodiment, assembly 10 further includes an IDC pin shield snapped into position on the outside of rear IDC housing 15. The IDC pin shield snaps onto IDC receptacles 18 and is metalized. Utilizing a metalized IDC shield adds further noise reduction and electrical isolation. In an exemplary embodiment, a single shield extending across more than one IDC pin group is used. In a further alternative embodiment, a plurality of IDC pin shields, each associated with an individual port's IDC pins is used.
The benefit of reducing connector transmitted signal EM noise is reduction in port-to-port near-end crosstalk or also called alien near-end crosstalk (ANEXT), that can be a problem in high speed networks such as 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T). Isolation can also be achieved by the addition of a high frequency impedance device EMI Inductive source between ports to provide a common ground reference.
While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Kitchen
Perhaps you dream of a kitchen like this…
However, when you stumble toward the coffeemaker first thing in the morning, you come face to face with YOUR HORRIBLE KITCHEN…
Is your kitchen the pits? Can't spend mega bucks for remodeling?
Here are 8 easy and cheap ideas:
- Cabinets: Paint them cream or Martha green. Consider adding molding to create the look of a center panel.
- Back Splash: How about bead-board or stainless steel panels for a modern look? For a more casual look, you could try blackboard paint or corkboard.
- Counter top: Tiles are easy and cheap, or a new laminate counter top costs around $300.
- Floor: If the surface is flat, consider stone or brick look vinyl self-stick tiles or even deck paint with stenciling.
- Walls: Repaint in a color that coordinates with your new cabinet color – ie: cream w/sage green cabinets or light sage green with cream cabinets.
- Appliances: If your appliances are black, white or stainless, leave them as is. If they are an odd color, consider appliance facing – comes in a kit.
- Lighting: Not enough light? Consider newer track lighting from a Scandinavian store or big box home improvement store.
- Clutter Control: If you have enough room, consider a tall skinny put-it-together-yourself bookcase outfitted with wicker baskets to hide all your day-to-day clutter.
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The Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem lasted from April 2 to May 10, 2002 in Bethlehem in the West Bank. As part of Operation Defensive Shield, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) occupied Bethlehem and tried to capture wanted Palestinian militants. Dozens of them fled into the Church of the Nativity and sought refuge. After thirty-nine days, an agreement was reached, according to which the militants turned themselves in to Israel and were exiled to Europe and the Gaza Strip.
The IDF expected the operation in Bethlehem to be relatively simple, after the regular Paratroopers Brigade had raided the city several times in the previous months. The mission was given to a reserve infantry brigade, the Jerusalemite Brigade, under colonel Rami Tzur-Hacham's command. During previous IDF entries into the city, wanted persons found shelter in the Church of the Nativity. This time, a force from the Shaldag Unit was sent to block the entrance to the site.[1]
The troops entered the city and met with disorganized Palestinian resistance. The Israeli Air Force's helicopter disposition landed the force half an hour too late. When the force arrived, the wanted persons were already there. Dozens of militants, Fatah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Palestinian Security Forces men fled into the church to fortify, along with forty monks and dozens of other Palestinians who arrived at the site for different reasons. In total, about 220 men were in the location. Among them were the governor of Bethlehem, Muhammad al-Madani, and Abdullah Daoud, the Palestinian intelligence chief in Bethlehem.[2]
On April 3, The IDF deployed tanks near Manger Square, opposite the church, and troops took up sniping positions on the surrounding buildings. The Israeli government said regarded the militants' use of holy sites as cynical and claimed that the militants had shot at the Israeli troops from the church. IDF spokesman, Brigadier General Ron Kitri, said: "It is complicated because it is a sacred place and we do not want to use live ammunition. There are several channels of negotiation to try to achieve as close to a peaceful solution as possible". Michel Sabbah, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in the region, said the gunmen had been given sanctuary, and that "the basilica is a place of refuge for everybody, even fighters, as long as they lay down their arms. We have an obligation to give refuge to Palestinians and Israelis alike".[3] The IDF placed its headquarters in a Palestinian convention center named the "Peace Center".[4]
The militants were divided into six groups, based on affiliation. They kept contact with the outside world using cellphones. They slept on the church floor and in the monks' rooms. The restrooms broke several times due to the disrupted water supply.[5] A fire broke out near the church. The IDF said it was provoked by Palestinian gunmen, and that Palestinians had opened fire from a bell tower, wounding two Israeli Border Policemen in a nearby rooftop look-out. An IDF officer said the Israeli troops returned fire and a smoke grenade started the blaze in a second-floor meeting hall overlooking the Basilica of St Catherine, adjacent to the Church of the Nativity. One Palestinian militant was reported shot dead.[6]
On April 7, the Vatican City warned Israel to respect religious sites in line with its international obligations. Spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the Vatican was following events "with extreme apprehension". A spokesman for Catholic monks in the Holy Land accused the Israeli soldiers of "indescribable act of barbarity". The Pope urged people to pray for peace in the Middle East and described the violence as having reached "unimaginable and intolerable" levels. Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, said the Israeli soldiers would not "defile the holiness of the site as the [Palestinians] have". He also said that the troops would remain in place until the militants inside were captured. British Foreign Office Minister, Ben Bradshaw described Israeli actions in the area as "totally unacceptable".[6]
April 16 saw the fiercest exchange of fire near the building since the beginning of the siege. One man was wounded in the stomach and another suffered from epilepsy. They were evacuated to a hospital.[7] Two Japanese tourists wandered into the church perimeters by mistake, and were rescued by journalists.[8] One sixteen year old Palestinian, Jihad Abu-Qamil, ran away from the church and gave himself up to the IDF.[9]
On April 20, the Greek Orthodox Church called upon Christians worldwide to make the upcoming Sunday a "solidarity day" for the people in the church and the church itself, and called for immediate intervention to stop what it referred to as the inhuman measures against the people and the stone of the church. It also asked Christians, Muslims and Jews to gather at the main entrance to Bethlehem and march to the church.[10]
On April 23, negotiations to end the siege began in the Peace Center.[11] The negotiations were mediated by the Archbishop of Canterbury's representative in Bethlehem, Canon Andrew White.[12] The Israelis placed the negotiations in the hands of IDF colonel Lior Lotan, a lawyer by profession. At first, Yasser Arafat appointed Salah Tamari to head the negotiation team. Tamari rejected Israel's demands to hand over a list of the besieged militants, but then found out that Arafat had given Daoud a contradicting order. Arafat also appointed another negotiation team, headed by Mohammad Rashid.[13]
After two days of negotiations, the Palestinians were willing to discuss a possible deportation of the militants in the church to what a senior official called a "friendly foreign country".[14] The next day, four militants gave themselves up, after which an exchange of fire took place, in which two Palestinians were wounded.[15] On April 30, Israeli officials said the at least thirty people would soon exit the church. Israel said it wanted to try them within Israel, or alternatively exile them. The Palestinians demanded that those men be moved to the Gaza Strip and others passed under Palestinian Authority control for trial.[16]
On May 1, twenty-six people came out of the church. Olivier Rafowicz, an IDF spokesman, said one of them was a senior Palestinian security official. He was taken away for questioning.[17] On May 2, ten international activists, including members of the International Solidarity Movement, were succesful in their attempts to bypass soldiers and enter the church, where they announced they intended to remain until the IDF lifted the siege. The next day, another group of international activists delivered food and water, which were in short supply among those inside.[18] On May 5, British and American diplomats arrived. It was suggested that about ten of the militants would be exiled to Jordan. Meanwhile, the IDF said it had found a large amount of explosives in an apartment about 200 meters from the church.[19] Between six and eight of the militants were to be exiled to Italy, while as many as forty others were to be sent to Gaza. The remaining were to be freed.[20] The agreement fell through on May 8, after Italy refused to accept thirteen militants. The Italian government said it had received no formal request to take them.[21]
On May 9 it was agreed that twenty-six men militants were to go to the Gaza Strip, eighty-five civilians were to be checked by the IDF and then released and the thirteen most wanted, including Daoud, would remain in the church, monitored by a European Union official, until they could be moved to Italy and Spain, after those countries agreed in principle to accept them. Al-Madani was the first to walk out of the church.[22]
On May 10, the thirteen men left the church, and were greeted by Sherard Cowper-Coles, Britain's Ambassador to Israel, plus thirty members of the Royal Military Police and an RAF woman doctor.[23] They handed over their guns to the IDF behind a curtain, to avoid the photographers. They were not allowed to say goodbye to their families before their exile.[4]
During the siege, eight Palestinians were killed, and an Armenian monk was wounded by an Israeli sniper. Israeli riot police reported finding forty explosive devices which had been left in the church by the Palestinians, several of them booby-trapped. Also, Father Nicholas, a Franciscan monk from Mexico, reported that the Palestinians took icons, candlabras, candles, and prayer books, "whatever looked like gold". Some of the items were returned. In the parking lot beneath the Peace Center, Israeli soldiers had caused heavy damage to dozens of cars. Soldiers also vandalized Arafat's office in the presidential palace in the city.[4] ICOMOS estimated the damage at a total of US$1.4 million, primarily grades 3 and 4, and loss in urban furniture. Direct damage to the church complex from projectiles and fire was estimated to total about US$77,000.[24]
- ↑ Harel and Isacharoff (2004), p. 247
- ↑ Harel and Isacharoff (2004), pp. 247-248
- ↑ La Guardia, Anton (2002-04-04). "Bloody siege of Bethlehem". Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/1389824/Bloody-siege-of-Bethlehem.html. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Harel and Isacharoff (2004), p. 249
- ↑ Harel and Isacharoff (2004), p. 248
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Reynolds, James (2002-04-04). "No let-up in Bethlehem siege". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1911685.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ↑ "Heavy gunfire near Bethlehem church". BBC. 2002-04-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1932688.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ↑ "Backpackers baffled by Bethlehem siege". BBC. 2002-04-17. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1936241.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ Philps, Alan (2002-04-20). "Survivor's tale of the siege of Bethlehem". Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/1391612/Survivor%27s-tale-of-the-siege-of-Bethlehem.html. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ Dymond, Johnny (2002-04-20). "Church seeks action on Bethlehem siege". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1940575.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ↑ "Timeline: Bethlehem siege". BBC. 2002-05-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1950331.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ↑ Shiloh, Tamar (2002-05-09). "Bethlehem siege: Inside the negotiations". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1978072.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ Harel and Isacharoff (2004), pp. 248-249
- ↑ "No breakthrough in Bethlehem talks". BBC. 2002-04-25. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1948670.stm. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ "Fresh fighting in Bethlehem". BBC. 2002-04-26. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1953925.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ↑ "One of Largest Groups of Palestinians Now Being Released From Church of Nativity". CNN.com. 2002-04-30. http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0204/30/bn.01.html. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ Huggler, Justin (2002-05-01). "Twenty-six Palestinians emerge from Nativity siege". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/twentysix-palestinians-emerge-from-nativity-siege-653099.html. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ Sandercock, pp. 80-81.
- ↑ "Breakthrough 'soon' in Bethlehem siege". BBC. 2002-05-04. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1968002.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ↑ Goldenberg, Suzanne (2002-05-06). "End to Bethlehem siege in sight". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/may/06/israel. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ Reeves, Phil (2002-05-08). "CIA blamed as deal to end Bethlehem siege falters". The Independent. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/cia-blamed-as-deal-to-end-bethlehem-siege-falters-605771.html. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ Cowell, Alan (2002-05-09). "Exile Agreement Appears to Settle Bethlehem Siege". New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F03E1DE1030F93AA35756C0A9649C8B63. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ Beaumont, Peter (2002-05-12). "Focus: How a British coup ended siege". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2002/may/12/israel.foreignpolicy. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ↑ "Destruction in the West Bank, April 2002". ICOMOS. http://www.international.icomos.org/risk/2002/palestine2002.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
- Harel, Amos; Avi Isacharoff (2004). The Seventh War. Tel-Aviv: Yedioth Aharonoth Books and Chemed Books. ISBN 9655117677 9789655117677. (Hebrew)
- Sandercock, Josie (2004). Peace under fire: Israel/Palestine and the International Solidarity Movement (Illustrated ed.). Verso. ISBN 1844675017, 9781844675012.
Further reading
- Hammer, Joshua (2003-09-08). A Season in Bethlehem : Unholy War in a Sacred Place. Free Press. p. 288. ISBN 0743244133.
External links
- Parry, Nigel (2002-05-20). "Israeli distortions during the siege on the Church of the Nativity". Electronic Intifada. http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article502.shtml. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
- "Welsh activist inside besieged church". BBC. 2002-05-05. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/1969332.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- Hammer, Joshua (2002-05-20). "Inside The Siege Of Bethlehem". Newsweek. http://www.newsweek.com/id/64558?tid=relatedcl. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- Golden, Tim (2002-05-21). "Cast Adrift After Siege, Bethlehem Exiles Grieve". New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F05E1DD1238F932A15756C0A9649C8B63. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- "The siege of Bethlehem". BBC. 2002-06-07. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/correspondent/2029661.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- "Exiled Palestinians recall Bethlehem siege". BBC. 2002-06-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2045431.stm. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- Jacobson, Philip (2002-08-10). "Bethlehem siege Palestinians 'betrayed' over Spanish exile". Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/1404147/Bethlehem-siege-Palestinians-%27betrayed%27-over-Spanish-exile.html. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
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to be the primary email going forward. Please use this for any correspondence with the township. Thank you!
The Plunketts Creek Supervisors have voted to unanimously approve the Plunketts Creek Gas Well Zoning Ordinance. It is available to download/view Plunketts Creek Township Gas Well Zoning Ordinance
The Supervisors are asking the community for volunteers to form a committee to discuss, research, and advise the supervisors on improvements or updates that the community would like to see changed or updated in the Gas well ordinance. If you are interested, please submit a letter or attend a supervisors meeting to express your interest.
***REMINDER*** Clean up day is Saturday May 6th. 8 AM to 4 PM so bring your junk to the Township Maintenance Lot. We will be recycling electronics again this year.
Also accepting passenger and light truck tires (NO RIMS and MINIMAL WATER) at a cost of $3 per tire up to 18 inches. No tires over 18 inches please. Items designed to use refrigerants will cost $15 to dispose of unless a removal certificate is permanently attached to the unit. If you have a physical limitation that would require assistance in
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DIY Galaxy Painting
Name something that is super easy to paint + no one can ever paint it wrong + the finished piece looks gorgeous. Guess? It's painting a galaxy. This is a tutorial that shows you how to paint a gorgeous galaxy – easily!
DIY Galaxy Painting
Firstly, choose your favorite lettering. I am making this for my bedroom, so I wanted something that would remind me to be in gratitude. 'Thank you' is my word of choice. Choose what suits best for you.
Sketch it with a pencil and when you like how it looks, outline it with a marker.
Erase the pencils lines to reveal a neat outline.
Use the outlines as a guide and cutout the alphabets from a glitter sheet. Alternatively, you can also paint them any color.
Don't these look gorgeous!
Time to paint. I am using a light weight plywood I had lying around the house. You can use a canvas or even a hard paper. Choice is yours!
I have marked about 1.5cm border around the board and taped it with a clear tape. We will remove this tape after the painting is complete and taping it this way before the painting will reveal a nice clean outline.
Bring those acrylics out! We would need black, white, persian blue, yellow and pink, and an old cloth or a sponge. Try not to use brushes because we are aiming for a random diffused look. Sponge works best. My sponge decided to play hide & seek with me that day!
Dab the colors and blend them together.
Before the colors dry out, bring in the black and fill the gaps.
Next, take a toothbrush, dip it in white and spray random white dots all over. Make a few bigger than others and a few more closer than the rest. These are our stars!
Once dry, remove the tape and paint the borders and sides. I had a tough time choosing between white and gold colors. White won!
Next, use fevicol to paste the letters. Use a ruler to arrange them so that they have even spacing on all sides.
And the painting is done! Told you it was going to be quick & easy!
Now it's your turn. Tell us in the comments:
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Ask The Man Panel: Alexander Wang Leather Mini-Shorts
There is a commercial that plays often in the New York area for a local, super upscale, chic-chic bowling alley. In the commercial there's a pretty girl wearing hot-ass leather shorts and a high-collared shirt going on a bowling date with a very attractive floppy-haired dude and I always think, Wow, that bowling alley is really going for the cool hipster contingent. And then I think that perhaps that term has been angled and destroyed and co-opted by the mainstream so much that it's actually meaningless. And then I think: I really need to turn off the TV. Anyway! These Alexander Wang leather mini-shorts with lapel pockets pretty much approximate the ones the cute girl in the commercial wears, but will these shorts land you a floppy-haired man of your dreams? All signs point to … the Man Panel. Click to see their thoughts after the jump!Ryan, 32: Two envelopes. One contains my first check to PETA. The other has my pitch to Hooters for a roadhouse-themed spinoff restaurant.
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ALL of our wristbands that are available individually are also available in a pack of 10 - black and red FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS BULLY and ROCK LUV NOT HATE bands.
Pack of 10 to share for $25 or can purchase individually for $3 each (see individual listings)
3/4" Rock LUV Not Hate band is sold individually for $5 each or $40 for a pack of 10.
WHEN YOU PURCHASE ANY ITEM FROM FREE2LUV, WE DONATE AN EMPOWERMENT WRISTBAND TO A CHILD WHO IS BEING BULLIED. BE PART OF OUR Friends Don't Let Friends Bully WE CARE PROGRAM ... WHEN YOU SHOP, WE SHARE, AND TOGETHER WE CARE.


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Question: Explain why financial statement information has characteristics of a public
Explain why financial statement information has characteristics of a public good. Include a definition of a public good in your answer. What does this imply about using the extent of security market reaction to accounting information to guide accountants? To standard setters?
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