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Muehlemann, et al.
Date Issued:
February 16, 1993
July 23, 1991
Muehlemann; Michael M.
(Liverpool, NY)
Mueller; Rolf H.
(Auburn, NY)
Fostec, Inc.
(Auburn, NY)
Primary Examiner:
Lee; John D.
Assistant Examiner:
Ngo; John
Attorney Or Agent:
Wall and Roehrig
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A light emitting panel backlighted by an optical fiber assembly is provided in which the individual optical fibers are positioned in parallel across the bottom of a frame and transverse notches are scored in the cladding so as to permit lateral emission of light along the length of the fibers. The lateral emissions impinge on an emitter and are projected onto a diffusing plate mounted in the top of the frame to provide uniform illumination throughout the entire area of the light emitting panel. Increased light throughput is obtained by inducing air flow at the end of the optical fiber bundle to keep the end surface cool by removing the heat from light energy impinging upon the end.
What is claimed is:
1. An optical fiber light emitting panel for providing a uniform area lighting effect which comprises:
a plurality of cladded optical fibers arranged in abutting side-by-side relationship and extending over a predetermined area;
a proximal segment of said optical fibers being formed into a bundle with the proximal end of said fibers adapted to be positioned adjacent a light source;
a plurality of openings scored through an intact cladding layer of each of said optical fibers at spaced intervals therealong over one surface of said area, said scored openings having an attribute selected from the group of depth, width anddensity that varies according to a gradient in an axial direction of said fibers; and
first light diffuser/emitter means mounted in close proximity to the scored optical fiber surface throughout said predetermined area
so that when the end of the bundle of optical fibers is illuminated, light will escape through said openings in the cladding and be diffused and re-emitted by said light emitter means to provide a uniform diffused light emanating from the surfaceof the panel.
2. A panel according to claim 1 including panel supporting means mounted on said light emitter means on the side opposite said optical fibers;
a second diffuser/emitter plate mounted adjacent the unscored surface of said optical fiber area to receive thereon light emitted from said first light diffuser/emitter means.
3. A panel according to claim 1 wherein said first light diffuser/emitter means is mounted in surface contact with the scored, surface area of said optical fibers.
4. A light emitting panel according to claim 1 further including:
a ferrule having an open end fixed about the end of the fiber optic bundle so that light may be directed on the end of the fiber bundle through said end;
a transverse duct means passing between the end of the optical fiber bundle and the open ferrule end; and
fan means mounted adjacent one end of said duct means to draw cooling air over the end of the bundle to prevent degradation thereof when illuminated.
5. A panel according to claim 1, wherein a scored opening disposed at a distance from the proximal end of a said fiber has a greater depth than another scored opening disposed therebetween.
6. A panel according to claim 1, wherein a scored opening disposed at a distance from the proximal end of a said fiber has a greater width than another scored opening disposed therebetween.
7. A panel according to claim 1, wherein the density of scored openings in a first region of a said fiber disposed at a distance from the proximal end thereof greater than the density of scored openings in a second region disposed therebetween.
8. A light emitting panel assembly comprising:
a supporting frame member having top and bottom faces;
a first light emitter plate means mounted adjacent one face of said frame;
a second light emitter plate means mounted adjacent the other face of said frame member;
a plurality of cladded optical fibers positioned in said frame member in close proximity to said second light emitter plate means;
one end of said cladded optical fibers being collected into a bundle with the end of the bundle mounted in operative relationship to a light source;
a plurality of notches scored in the cladding of said cladded optical fibers facing said second light emitter plate means to allow light energy to escape therefrom;
said notches being formed at an angle to the axis of said optical fibers at spaced apart intervals from the light input end to the other end of said optical fibers;
said escaping light energy impinging on said second light emitter plate so that the light will be diffused and re-emitted by said second light emitter plate means to project onto said first light emitter plate means on the other side of saidframe when the end of said fiber bundle is illuminated.
9. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein the optical fibers are aligned in abutting side-by-side parallel longitudinal relation in said frame and said notches are formed at substantially right angles to the length of saidoptical fibers.
10. A light emitting panel according to claim 8, wherein said notches are formed with the width, depth and/or density of notches increasing in proportion to the distance from the input end of the optical fibers.
11. A light emitting panel according to claim 8, wherein said first and second light emitter plate members comprise a plate of frosted, translucent material.
12. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein the interior surfaces of said frame member are covered with light reflecting means.
13. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 12, wherein said light reflecting means comprises a plurality of mirrors.
14. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein said second light emitter plate means comprises a mirror positioned to reflect light escaping through said notches in the optical fiber cladding up through said optical fibers.
15. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 14, wherein said emitter plate means includes a layer of light diffusing material.
16. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein said first light emitter plate means comprises a layer of light diffusing material.
17. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 16 wherein said first light emitter plate means includes a layer of light polarizing material on the top surface thereof.
18. A light emitting panel assembly according to claim 17, wherein said first light emitter plate means includes a clear optical cover plate on the top thereof to protect and enclose said first emitter plate means.
19. The method of forming a backlighted fiber optic display panel which comprises:
mounting a plurality of cladded optical fibers in abutting side-by-side relation across one side of a frame member;
mounting light diffusing means on the other side of the frame member;
forming a plurality of notches through an intact cladding layer of said optical fibers on the surface opposite said light diffusing means to cause light to escape therefrom, said notches having an attribute selected from the group of depth, widthand density that varies according to a gradient in an axial direction of said fibers;
positioning light emitting means adjacent the notches formed in said optical fiber cladding to reflect light escaping therefrom onto said light diffusing means.
20. The method according to claim 19 including controlling the width, depth and/or density of said plurality of notches to provide the desired illumination throughout the surface area of the panel.
This invention relates to light emitting optical fiber assemblies generally and more particularly to a panel and method of manufacturing panels backlighted from the surface of a plurality of optical fibers scored at intervals along the surfacethereof to emit a portion of the light energy being transmitted along the fiber.
A number of different methods have been developed in recent years for causing conventional optical fibers to emit light along the length thereof. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,234,907, 4,466,697, and 4,519,017 all to Daniel, issued in 1984 and 1985respectively, show various configurations of panels and fabric formed of optical fibers treated for the lateral emission of light therefrom.
Generally, the lateral emissions have been obtained by scratching, abrading or chemically removing portions of the cladding of the individual optical fibers and/or by doping the internal structure of the core of the optical fiber to cause thelight energy to be deflected out through the cladding of the individual fibers without any deformation of the fiber itself.
In forming the prior art panels, a bundle of optical fibers are generally fed to a frame or panel in which the individual fibers are stretched or placed across the frame in a geometric pattern or in the case of fabric in a woven arrangement withthe cladding of the fiber, abraded or otherwise removed, at spaced intervals along the optical fibers to permit the escape of the necessary light to provide illumination of a panel. In addition to positioning the fibers in the desired pattern, thedensity of the cladding openings has been varied from the input end of the panel to the other end of the panel. This was done to provide equivalent light energy throughout the entire area of the panel because the further down the optical fiber the lightenergy travels, the less energy there is available for lateral emission.
This construction has resulted in non-uniform surface lighting with bright and dark areas, depending on the angle of incidence of the escaping light, and the angle of viewing. One attempt to improve the uniformity and perpendicular light outputis the "doping" referred to in U.S. Pat. No. 4,466,697 above.
Another difficulty encountered with prior art devices has been that in order to get as much light energy as possible into the fiber optic bundle, high intensity lamps have been used to illuminate the end of the bundle. In many applications, theend of the optical fiber bundle has become blackened, or even partially melted in the case of plastic optical fibers, which has caused deterioration in the efficiency of the illumination mechanism and loss of lighting efficiency at the light emittingpanel. This characteristic has sometimes limited applications to those that do not need as much light intensity as can be obtained with more direct illumination means.
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a backlighted fiber optic display panel that overcomes the limitations of the prior art.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an illuminated fiber optic panel in which the light is emitted substantially uniformly throughout the entire surface area thereof.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a backlighted fiber optic panel assembly in which increased light energy can be introduced into the end of the fiber optic bundles without damage to the exposed end thereof.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an optical fiber light panel having a plurality of longitudinal optical fibers in parallel, side-by-side relation with discrete transverse notches formed in the cladding of each opticalfiber across the panel, with the density, width and depth of said notches being controlled to provide uniform illumination over the entire panel area.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide an optical fiber panel in which light energy emitted laterally from an optical fiber, as the light is transmitted down the length thereof, is diffused and reflected by a planesurface positioned adjacent the optical fiber area of the panel in intimate contact with the circumference of the individual fibers at the cladding notches so as to yield a uniform, diffused light output.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a backlighted panel having a uniform diffused light emission characteristic across the entire area thereof.
These and other and further objects are attained in one embodiment by placing a plurality of elongated optical fibers in parallel across a panel frame, from one end to the other, with one end of the fibers being bundled together into a fiberoptic tube with the end cut and polished and positioned adjacent to a light source. The cladding, of the optical fibers positioned parallel to each other across the panel, is notched at spaced intervals along the lengths thereof with the depth of thenotches being greater the further from the input end of the fibers the notches are. The emissions from the notches are diffused and reflected onto a diffusing/polarization panel to illuminate the backlighted panel. Air flow and filtering means areprovided at the illumination end of the fiber optic bundle to keep the surface for receiving the light energy cool enough so that it is not blackened or otherwise degraded.
These and other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following description of the instant invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a panel in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view similar to FIG. 1 with the casing removed showing the individual optical fibers and the notches formed in the cladding;
FIG. 3 is a side view partially in cross-section taken on line 3--3 of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken through the end of the fiber optic bundle adjacent the light source.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 3, there is shown a light emitting panel assembly 10, according to the present invention which has an illuminated area 12 formed by a protective optical cover plate 14 which is mounted in one surface of a frame 16. Adiffuser/polarizer member 18 is mounted below plate 14. Frame 16 carries on the other surface an optical fiber grid assembly 20 which may be seen more clearly in FIG. 2. Grid assembly 20 comprises individual optical fibers 22 fixed in parallel abuttingside-by-side relationship forming a plane or surface of individual parallel optical fibers, one fiber thick, extending from one end of frame 16 to the other. In the embodiment shown, the optical fibers 22 are made of a plastic material but any suitablelight transmitting material such as glass may be used. The individual fibers are clad in a protective coating which reflects light energy impinging at acute angles back into the fiber while light impinging at close to perpendicular will passtherethrough in accordance with the well known practice in the industry. The assembled fibers are mounted on emitter plate 24 and the entire sub-assembly is covered by housing member 26.
The individual fibers 22 beneath the panel area 12 are parallel as shown in FIG. 2 and have notches 28 indicated by transverse lines in FIG. 2 formed in the cladding at spaced intervals from the input to the other end. The notches 28 are formedin the surface of the fiber cladding facing emitter plate 24. The grooves 28 are etched or otherwise scored into the cladding to remove the cladding from the fibers at each individual scoring 28. This allows light energy travelling down the length ofthe individual fibers 22 to escape laterally through the surface of the fiber where the cladding has been removed. The individual fibers 22 are gathered from one end of the frame and bundled together into a fiber optic bundle 30 which is clad andprotected in the usual manner to form a cable to connect the panel 10 to the light source 32 for illumination of the panel. The individual clad fibers of the grid assembly 20 are mounted on emitter plate 24 with the cladding grooves facing plate 24. Plate 24 is formed of a material that will diffuse and reflect and/or re-emit light energy escaping through the notches in the cladding upwardly in FIG. 3 so as to impinge on the under side of plate 18.
The cladding of the individual fibers 22, as indicated above, while reflecting light energy impinging thereon at acute angles is substantially transparent to light energy impinging on it at angles approaching 90.degree.. Therefore, light energyreflected or re-emitted by plate 24 will, for the most part, pass through the optical fibers 22 and impinge on diffuser plate 18 to provide the uniform backlighting for plate 14. Since light energy tends to escape from the optical fibers 22 at less thanright angles to the longitudinal axis, much of the light energy laterally escaping through notches 28 will be diffused and re-emitted by plate 24.
Emitter plate 24 may be a matte white film or plate which diffuses light impinging on it and re-emits the light generally at angles approaching 90.degree. to the plane thereof. Alternatively, emitter plate 24 may include a diffuser layer andreflective mirror layer to accomplish the same effect. Other configurations well known to those skilled in the art may also be used.
The plate 18 on the top side or output side of the display panel is generally a translucent diffusing medium such as ground glass, smoked/etched plastic, diffuser films, opal glass or other material that further diffuses the light energyreflected from plate 24 and the interior surfaces of the frame 16. Diffuser/ polarizer plate 18 may take the form of a layer of diffusing material on the underside of a clear plate 14. Alternatively, plate 14 may be made from a diffusing material andplate 18 may be a layer of polarizing material. The particular combination of diffusing, clear and polarizing effects is chosen for the specific application in which the backlighted panel is to be used. In addition, the inner surfaces of the frame 16are covered with reflecting mirrors 17 to reflect stray emissions from emitter plate 24 and the optical fibers 22 onto plate 18.
Typically a light ray escaping from an optical fiber 22 (FIG. 3) will be diffused by the emitter plate 24 and re-emitted to project onto plate 18. Those rays reflected at acute angles will be further reflected and diffused by mirrors 17 and therest of the structure until they impinge plate 18. At the top of chamber 15 the light passes through the diffusing and/or polarizing layer of plate 18 to further scatter and diffuse the illumination of plate 14.
This creates a soft uniform light of a desired intensity for backlighting of objects, displays, instrument panels, decorative panels and the like. It also can be a distributed light source. There is thus provided an energy efficient, uniformlybacklighted panel.
The end 34 of the cable 30 is secured in a ferrule or sleeve 36 which compacts and holds the ends of the fiber optic bundle 30 therein. Bundle 30 may have any desired cross sectional shape such as circular, rectangular or other desiredconfiguration. As may be seen in FIG. 4, the ends of the individual fibers when bundled, are cut and polished at the surface 34 to properly receive the light energy from the source 32 and to transmit the maximum amount of light through the surface anddown the length of the individual fibers to the panel 10.
The ferrule 36 extends beyond surface 34, and has an open end 38 which permits light from the light source 32 and air to pass therethrough and to impinge on end surface 34 of the optical fibers 22. A filter or other suitable protective member 40can be inserted in the light path to protect the end of the bundle while allowing maximum transmission of light energy therethrough. This filter may be used for color or other purposes, or for assisting in the protecting of end surface 34 of the opticalfiber bundle 30 from the heat generated by the light source 32.
As shown clearly in FIG. 4, there is a transverse hole 42 extending from one side of the ferrule to the other and which passes by the fiber optic bundle face 34. A fan 44 is positioned on one side of the hole 42 so as to draw air through theholes 38 and 42 and direct it across the surface 34. Sufficient flow is provided to prevent degradation of the ends of the optical fibers.
In many prior art installations, especially those using plastic optical fibers, a lightbulb 32 strong enough to provide enough light energy to illuminate the panel, will in relatively short time, cause the surface 34 to degrade and thus cut downon the transmission of light energy. With air moving through the holes 38 and 42 and across the surface 34, the heat energy radiated by the light source 32 is carried outside of the ferrule and the surface 34 is maintained at its desired cooltemperature so as not to melt the plastic or diminish its light transmission capability.
In a preferred embodiment, the fan 44 and holes 38 and 42 are sized to provide sufficient air movement across the surface 34 to keep it at a maximum of 60 degrees centigrade. This permits larger lamps to be used and lamps to be placed closer tothe end 34 of the fiber optic bundle 30 so that greater amounts of light energy can be transferred into the bundle and better illumination achieved at the display panel portion 12.
The fan 44 can be connected to a control circuit (not shown) for the light source 32 so that whenever the source 32 is turned on, the fan is also turned on to ensure that the fiber optic bundle surface 34 is properly protected.
Referring again to FIGS. 1 and 2, it will be seen that as light is fed down through the optical fiber bundle 30 and through the individual fibers 22 to the panel area 12, each individual fiber carries it own proportionate share of the lightenergy along the length of the individual optical fiber. As the light travels down these individual fibers from the light source to the other end, the accumulation of losses decreases the light energy from the input to the far end. At the input side 50of the grid formed by the fibers 22 and the grooves 28, the light energy available for lateral escape through the notches in the cladding on the individual fibers is substantially greater than it is at the far end of the panel 12 after the light energyhas passed by all the various notches 28 cut in the cladding of the optical fibers 18.
To compensate for the gradually decreasing light energy available as the light travels down the length of the individual optical fibers, each individual groove 28 is deepened, widened or the number increased, the further away from the input end50 it is, so as to divert a greater proportion of the available energy laterally out through the surface of the individual fibers. This depth, width and density gradient can be determined for any individual panel and optical fiber material so as toyield the maximum possible uniform illumination throughout the entire area of the backlighted panel 10.
It will thus be seen that we have provided a novel and improved optical fiber illuminated panel with superior uniformity of light output in an economical and easily manufactured manner.
While this invention has been explained with reference to the structure disclosed herein, it is not confined to the details as set forth and this application is intended to cover any modifications and changes as may come within the scope of thefollowing case.
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The physical layer configuration is handled by the Strategy entity, if you want to communicate bi-directionally on a single medium (using SoftwareBitBang, OverSampling or AnalogSampling), sharing transmission and reception line, use:
PJON<SoftwareBitBang> bus;
With this setup it is possible to communicate in
PJON_HALF_DUPLEX with up to 254 different devices on the same wire.
If for some reason you need to keep separate the two lines, for example if using cheap radio transmitter and receiver modules, to which you have to connect two wires:
PJON<OverSampling> bus;
bus.strategy.set_pins(11, 12);
If you don't need bidirectional communication and you have only the transmitter on one side and the receiver on the other side you can use the
PJON_NOT_ASSIGNED constant:
PJON<OverSampling> bus;
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bus.strategy.set_pins(11, PJON_NOT_ASSIGNED);
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty configurations
The 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty pickup comes only in a Crew Cab body style, with a long (8-foot) bed. All F-450s come with a dual-rear-wheel setup, which allows more weight to be carried in the bed while providing greater stability while towing a heavy trailer.
Three trim levels are offered: base XL, midlevel XLT and luxurious Lariat. The XL is meant for those who just need a bare-bones work truck; it comes standard with plain vinyl upholstery, a basic AM/FM radio, 19.5-inch alloy wheels with commercial-grade tires, a heavy-duty towing package and the Tow Command system, which seamlessly integrates the control of the trailer brakes with those on the truck. Additional comforts such as air-conditioning are optional, or one could move up to the XLT, which adds cloth upholstery, an MP3 audio jack, a 40/20/40 front bench, air-conditioning, a CD player, cruise control, chrome wheels and full power accessories. High-line Lariats come with leather upholstery, power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, power telescoping side mirrors and foglamps.
Numerous options, such as reverse park assist, a power moonroof, a navigation system and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, are also available. The King Ranch Package provides two-tone paint, 20-inch alloy wheels and fancy leather seating and trim inspired by a western saddle.
2008 Highlights
Performance & mpg
Standard (and the only engine offered) on the 2008 Ford F-450 is the 6.4-liter PowerStroke turbodiesel V8, which makes 350 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic is optional. There is also a choice of either two- or four-wheel drive. Properly equipped, an F-450 Super Duty can tow up to 24,500 pounds and haul 6,000 pounds in its bed.
Antilock disc brakes are standard, but neither side nor head curtain airbags are available. Power-adjustable pedals are optional on XLT and Lariat models (equipped with automatic transmission), as are rear parking sensors.
For such a large vehicle, the 2008 Ford F-450 is relatively easy to handle, thanks in part to a turning circle that's smaller than that of the 250 and 350 Super Duty trucks. Still, maneuvering in traffic and parking is tough, as its front end is considerably wider than that of its siblings. An unladen F-450 has a stiff ride, the downside of a chassis that has such impressive towing and hauling capacities. But with a trailer hooked up to it, the F-450 rides more smoothly, and the PowerStroke turbodiesel performs admirably, even when said trailer weighs 20,000 pounds and is being pulled up 6 percent grades.
A rugged, industrial theme marks the revised cabin, and materials quality is generally good. Chrome accents surround the gauges and air vents, while the new center stack puts controls in easier reach. Dual door pockets and a massive center console/armrest address our previous gripes about inadequate storage. In fact, the center console box is now big enough to accommodate a laptop and/or hanging files. Folding the rear seats up reveals a flip-out utility tray that keeps the load floor flat.
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When it comes to sales, Ford's F-Series truck has been the dominant force in the U.S. truck market for quite some time. And if you want to know why, the new 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty pickup stands as a prime example.
Sure, most people will never need a truck with the sheer brute strength of the 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty pickup with its 6.4-liter PowerStroke diesel and 24,500-pound towing capacity. But that's not the point. The point is that some people -- especially snowbirds with huge fifth-wheel trailers -- have shown a need for the ultimate towing machine.
Making their own bed
In the past, if you wanted an F-450 dually that didn't look like an industrial appliance, you had to convert a commercial-grade F-450 cab-chassis, the unfinished one that comes with naked frame rails behind the cab. Several companies make a tidy living from grafting standard F-350 8-foot beds (or even fiberglass replicas) onto the back of cab-chassis combinations. Unfortunately there are major problems involved.
First, a commercial chassis usually features a narrow standard frame with straight rails just 34 inches apart. A conventional civilian pickup actually employs wider-spaced frame rails because it doesn't have to be compatible with moving-van cargo boxes, tow-truck setups and other industrial gear. Bolting a typical pickup bed to a narrow cab-chassis frame requires hand labor and fabrication.
And then there is the wheelbase issue. An F-450 crew-cab cab-chassis measures 176.2 inches, while the equivalent F-350 spans only 172.4 inches. When an 8-foot box is adapted to the commercial chassis, there's a 4-inch gap behind the cab that has to be bridged with an obvious filler panel.
Ford solves both problems at once by making the F-450 Super Duty pickup in-house. For the back half of the frame, F-350-dimensioned rails bring the frame-spacing, bed mounts and wheelbase along with them. An 8-foot pickup box drops straight on, and the unsightly cab-gap is history.
Load handling redefined
Up front, the F-450 is all commercial grade. The 4x2 and 4x4 alike employ a radius-arm suspension setup to locate what Ford calls a "wide-frame monobeam," a very wide solid axle with coil springs. This design not only affords massive load-carrying capacity but also 45 degrees of steering lock.
As a result, the F-450 pickup has a tighter turning radius than comparable F-350 and -250 designs, some 51.5 feet versus 56.5 feet. During a side-by-side parking lot comparison between the two, the benefit is immediately apparent.
As expected, the components underpinning it all are mighty rugged. The F-450's commercial-grade 225/70R19.5F Continental tires are unsympathetically stiff and need to be run in the neighborhood of 80 psi. In order to regain the lost ride comfort, the progressive, multistage rear-leaf springs are 8 inches longer and have been carefully tuned to combine a reasonably comfortable ride with good load-carrying capacity.
It all adds up. The F-450 pickup, sold only with dual rear wheels, can pull up to 24,500 pounds with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch, or 16,000 pounds with a conventional setup. An equivalent F-350 (a leader in towing capacity in its own class) manages 18,800 pounds and 15,000 pounds, respectively. Meanwhile, the F-450 shares the F-350's 6,000-pound payload.
After driving an F-450 pickup with and without a trailer, we're sure that while the unladen ride is better than it might otherwise be with a true commercial cab-chassis, it's still not ideally suited to daily driving. Considering the F-450's towing capability, this is totally understandable.
A magical transformation results when a 20,000-pound fifth-wheel trailer is clamped on, as was the case during our test-drive in Nevada. Not only does the truck's laden horizon remain parallel to the real one, the ride smoothes out and body motions are quite subdued.
Diff'rent power strokes
Motivating so much truck and so much payload takes some serious grunt. To that end, Ford has thoroughly reworked the PowerStroke V8 diesel. In fact, the camshaft is the only carryover part from the previous version.
A larger bore results in a displacement increase from 6.0 to 6.4 liters, and a forged crankshaft now spins in larger bearing journals and is connected to sturdier connecting rods. Four-valve cylinder heads sandwich multilayer steel head gaskets.
For this new V8, Ford employs common-rail direct injection and Piezo-electric injectors. Because the fuel is administered in up to five metered spurts per combustion cycle rather than all at once, reliability is improved, air emissions are reduced and the engine even runs quieter.
Twin-sequential turbochargers deliver 42 psi of boost. At low rpm, the smaller variable-geometry turbo spins up quickly to help with getaways from a stop. In the midrange of the V8's power band, a larger fixed-geometry unit joins in, eventually taking over at the top end of the power band. The exhaust exits through a flow-tuned particulate filter that screens out almost 97 percent of the diesel particulate emissions.
Deep breather
As a result, the 6.4-liter V8 delivers 350 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and a massive 650 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm. While this is an impressive improvement over the 6.0-liter V8's 325 hp and 570 lb-ft, it merely levels the playing field. Chevy's 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8 makes 360 ponies and 650 lb-ft of torque. And it's mated to a six-speed automatic, while the Ford's F-450 still has a five-speed automatic.
After we drove the F-450 for several runs up a sinuous 5-to-6-percent grade climbing out of Laughlin, Nevada, it was clear that the 20,000-pound load we were dragging wasn't leaving our mount breathless. Unencumbered, Ford claims a 1.0-second improvement in zero-to-60-mph time for the F-450 over last year's PowerStroke F-350. Based on our 2006 Heavy-Duty Truck Comparison Test, this performance suggests the F-450 will get to 60 mph in about 8.5 seconds, much like our Silverado 3500 Duramax.
But there's more to towing 24,500 pounds than horsepower and torque. Commercial suspension aside, the F-450 pickup trumps the Chevy by employing 4.88:1 final-drive ratio.
A large-capacity cooling system keeps the big diesel happy in its work. There are no fewer than six heat exchangers and a radiator that's 33 percent larger than last year. To ensure good airflow to the radiator, a new nose for the bodywork accommodates a grille with lots of openings, while the front bumper has been repositioned to ensure it doesn't obstruct airflow.
More options to choose from
The F-450 is not only massive on the outside but also massive (in design spirit, anyway) on the inside. A brand-new interior features a dash that carries lots of heavy-duty design themes, although it looks a bit overstated. On the plus side, the controls on the center stack are familiar and work well. And there are useful storage compartments everywhere.
For the first time, the new F-450 pickup cabin can be appointed with the full array of regular F-Series Super Duty options. It wasn't previously possible to get a cab-chassis conversion with factory-installed goodies like rear-seat entertainment, an auxiliary audio input jack and, of course, the King Ranch trim package. Now your ultracapable tow rig can be well-appointed, too.
If you don't need the towing capacity of the F-450 chassis, the F-250 and F-350 benefit from the same revamped interior and exterior styling, and both can be equipped with the new 6.4-liter PowerStroke diesel engine.
But if you're considering retirement in a three-axle fifth-wheel travel trailer with dual-sliders and granite counter tops, and want a leather-lined tow implement with all the trimmings to yank it about, the new 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty pickup is the one to look at hard.
With 24,500 pounds of towing capacity, the 2008 Ford F-450 might well be the only factory-built, heavy-duty choice that you have.
Used 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Overview
The Used 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty is offered in the following submodels: F-450 Super Duty Crew Cab. Available styles include Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M), XL 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M), XL 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M), XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M), XLT 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M), and Lariat 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M).
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What To Drink To Cure Heartburn
Heartburn. Most of us dread the phrase and even feel a bit uncomfortable just thinking about it. It feels exactly as it sounds when it does strike.
It isn't completely unbearable, it's just highly, highly agitating and it tends to stick around for far longer than we'd like.
It seems random at times, though there is always a cause. Exactly what that is can vary from person to person, and the suggestions you will see offer just as wide a variety.
Regardless of your personal background with heartburn, as such a common issue, there are many theories out there as to what the best way to deal with it actually is. Some have found success in getting over the ailment by drinking certain beverages, some of them homemade concoctions handed down over years and years of generations. Let's go over a few of the more reputable means for kicking heartburn via drinks.
When heartburn first strikes, try drinking a glass of water that holds at least 8 ounces. Water is at its most nutritious when roughly room temperature. It goes down easier when cold, but you should only aim to keep it "cool" at best.
You already know the difference without any further explanation. In general, a healthy helping of cool, room temperature water can act against the acid build up that is causing your heartburn. It can force the acid back down into your stomach where it belongs.
People hate doing so, but drinking more water is always a good idea when trying to keep your body healthy. You may want to introduce water into your daily routine, not only when you're sick.
Cancel the "may," as a matter of fact. Unless directed otherwise by a physician, you need to introduce water into your daily diet right now! If the water is too mild, you can concoct a home brewed tea with fennel seed, anise, and caraway.
These ingredients are highly soothing, and will sit very nicely on your stomach. Gather the ingredients from your health food store, and add them to as much as a cup of boiling water. Once it sits for 10 minutes, it will be ready to strain and ultimately drink. If you aren't used to tea, this might not be an ideal experience for you, but the pleasant end result will be more than worth it.
In a twist that will likely make you think twice, a small (emphasis on the small) amount of vinegar can actually help with heartburn. Vinegar is very strong and nasty to most when taken straight of course, so be careful with this.
You don't want to make yourself throw up! This approach is controversial, as vinegar is very acidic itself, and on the list of common foods that cause heartburn. If taken in a small dose however, it should be able to act without causing any further issues.
So, what does vinegar actually do in this case? The extra acid acts as somewhat of a shock to your system. The body recognizes it should not be taking on any more acidic content, and so the esophagus is forced to close.
Your digestive acid then stops rising up, causing an instant bit of relief to your heartburn. It must be stressed that straight vinegar is far from tasty, so it is likely going to be tough to swallow. The end result has proven effective for many however.
Regardless of how well vinegar works, you may want to consider apple cider as an easier alternative. The results are about the same and it is certainly much tastier going down.
A few tips aside from the beverages you will want to consider is to sit perfectly upright and wear loose clothing whenever you have heartburn. Any pressure from a crunched stomach or tight clothes will only make you feel worse. Your tendency to lie down when you feel bad will only serve you poorly with heartburn, as the digestive fluids in your stomach not acting properly are a leading factor behind the issue in the first place.
Also, you should also only eat lightly if at all, and avoid citrus, chocolate, soda, and spicy food. In the end, you should find yourself well equipped to taking a home brewed remedy approach to heartburn with all of this information.
The likes of water, root ginger, fennel seed tea, and a small amount of vinegar or apple cider may well help you to feel better.
It is worth experimenting to find whatever is right for you, as no one cares to spend any extra time with heartburn than they have to. With enough work, you will eventually get the best of heartburn and become much more equipped should it ever rear its ugly head again in the future.
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On the eve of a new year, a new spring and an excuse to molt....
In a world where silence and indifference weighs on the shoulder of unity and solidarity,
I would like us to live in peace with the world,
I would like us to look deeper in our souls and encourage tolerance,
I would like compassion and kindness to become the norm,
I would like our prisons to be free of our younger generation,
I would like our world not to be immersed in social maladies,
I would like no child to die of hunger and war in the 21st century,
I would like to see our youth be equipped to thrive in a changing world,
I would like friendships to be real and loving to be unconditional,
I would like every year to be an opportunity for refreshing our mind and vision,
I would like us to go from "me" to "us",
I would like the power of love to rule the world,
Humanity has no boundaries, no religion, no politics and is colorblind. It is always beautiful and not expressed in words, but it should always be cherished. Living life requires our presence, and being present is our right and cherishing the moments is our only savior. We owe it to ourselves to create these moments. The past is gone, no one is handing us our future. We are the sole captains of our destiny and the key to our survival is to breaking our cocoons and evolve as butterflies.
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EU Court Nixes Austria's Price Controls on Books
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LIBRO operates 219 bookstores in Austria, and 80 percent of its books are imported. The chain advertised German-language books that were less expensive than the minimum price set by the Austrian government.
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You know why Im a lifestyle blogger and not foodie blogger? Because I have no sense of food direction, I only eat and most of the food I ate was bought by friends or friends told me about it. This is my very first time discover this place by myself searching on Internet. LOL!
My friends always ask me what nice to eat at Puchong since you grown up there and my answer always the same "Idk I dont eat outside, my house just right there why do I still wasting my money eating outside." Now I wanna tell my friend there are something nice to eat near by my house. LOL
Maybe some people already knew it since it opened quite sometime, just let me write okay dont start boo-ing me.
As what my title written, Banhmi the Vietnamese baguette. Was planning to go for breakfast but were there quite late almost finish brunch hour but it is still full and we waited for 30-45mins for table. We was planning go to other places instead waiting and no one wanna layan us but lucky we did not go away.
I always the one who make decision my boy never make decision. So I order cold and a hot beverage;
Hot Cafe Sua Nong / Hot Vietnam coffee - RM3.80 for quite small cup like few sip only.
I dont really like coffee but I like the fragrance but my boy like it. It really bitter and quite nice, really kao as Chinese will said. You can choose cold coffee if you dont like hot one.
Chee Ba Ba - RM4
It look like our cendol and taste like Red Bean ice blended but with cendol in it. Really nice and suit the hot weather here, not too sweet and this is how it look like as it served. Picture is not taken half way drinking.
I feel so greedy to order so much just because I wanna taste it.
Nuoi Suon - RM7.90
Basically it is Pork ribs soup macaroni, Macaroni is my favorite pasta no reason just love it. This is just normal and must finish it while still hot.
Gui Cuong - RM4
Something look like popiah but an invisible version plus it is cucumber, coriander leaf香菜, barbecued pork叉烧 and vermicelli米粉. If you just eat like this it just tasteless, but this come with some sauce and I didnt took a photo of the sauce LOL! I love this one but my boy hate it cause the coriander leaf. If you going there must try if you like coriander leaf.
Here the main reason you should que, it worth the time I dont mind going again and wait for this.
Banhmi, Vietnamese baguette. As I said Im greeedy and wanna try most of it and I choose 3 out of so many.
The one at the back Banh Mi Trung Op La ( Fried eggs) - Rm5
Front; Banh Mi Thit Heo Nuong (BBQ Ham/Pork)- RM6.80
Banh Mi Thit Hun Khoi (Bacon) - RM7
The Banh mi really nice, really a must try there. The Baguette really crispy outside and soft inside. Both the bacon and ham really nice just the fried eggs normal. You can actually order for a empty baguette only and can also come for take away if you cant get a table.
Total we ate that day, not even RM40
I will come again just for the Banhmi/Baguette or the coffee but by take away only because really hard to get a table there really crowded especially weekend. That area are full of Vietnamese and this shop run by Vietnamese, look like Vietnamese got privilege they will first served them eventhou they came after you.
Their service are quite slow and bad. Do not expecting for cooling, big and high class restaurant cause it is just a small shop with not more than 10 tables or maybe 12 tables. People around there mostly are those beng kia(gangster) type of people. I was having my food and this fellow came in and accidentally kicked my chair and my side of table, he did not apologize still looking at me with a very cocky face!! WTF! Feel like slapping him and my boy was quite angry what he had done. My boy said even they free eat also wont go again. SUPER BAD TEMP =_=
I think is a really affordable and nice foods but not a really good environment.
They even have website!!! http://www.banhmi.com.my/index.html and they doing catering services, if you have any party or gathering going on you can call for enquiry.
I forgotten to put in the address! hhahaha Im truly sorry about this and here the address or direction to there;
21, Jalan Puteri 7/9,
I forgotten to put in the address! hhahaha Im truly sorry about this and here the address or direction to there;
21, Jalan Puteri 7/9,
Bandar Puteri,
47100 Puchong, Selangor
If you're familiar with Puchong you will know where it is, just right behind Columbia Hospital those small shoplot.


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Innovations in nutrition education.
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- Journal of the American Dietetic Association
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- Feb 01, 1982
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A new instructional strategy was developed and tested which relates nutrition concepts to human experience and addresses cost-effectiveness in a university level basic nutrition course. A Multi-Mode Instructional Strategy was compared with lecture/laboratory methods. The new strategy involved lecture, independent study, and interactive study groups in which students experienced practical applications of abstract nutrition concepts. The over-all success of the Multi-Mode Instructional Strategy indicates that it may be an effective, efficient mode of instruction for other nutrition courses at the university level.


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Bank holding companies; change in bank control (Regulation Y); correction,
[Federal Register: April 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 76)][Rules and Regulations][Page 20704]From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov][DOCID:fr21ap05-5] FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM12 CFR Part 225[Regulation Y]Bank Holding Companies and Change in Bank ControlAGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board).ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This correction amends a footnote reference in the text of 12 CFR part 225, Appendix A.DATES: Effective on April 21, 2005.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John F. Connolly, Senior Supervisory Financial Analyst (202-452-3621 or firstname.lastname@example.com), Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation. For users of Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) only, contact 202-263-4869.SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:0 In part 225, Appendix A, Section III, D.1.b., footnote reference 52 in the text should be redesignated as footnote reference 55. The correction reads as follows:Appendix A to Part 225--Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Banking Holding Companies: Risk-Based Measure [Corrected]III. * * *D. * * *1. * * *b. * * * 55 * * *By order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, April 15, 2005. Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board.[FR Doc. 05-8020 Filed 4-20-05; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 6210-01-P


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2015 Spring Camp – Calgary, Alberta
The seventh Annual Canadian Spring camp was held from May 22-24 in Calgary Alberta Canada. This year karateka from all over Canada enjoyed the event including the warm sunny weather. Shihan Pierre Cataford from Montreal was the main guest instructor for the weekend.
Shihan Cataford covered a number of topics including the connection of Kihon, Ido geiko and Kata to Kumite. He stressed the importance of movement, timing, distance and strategy when fighting, giving examples of each and how the techniques he taught are currently being used in international competition. He also took us on a journey with the Bo, exploring the many ways this weapon can be used in practical applications, and for fun. His passion for Kyokushin Karate was obvious throughout the weekend; his sessions spirited, technical and engaging.
Several times during the weekend the group was split up and Sensei Alex Kleschelsky from Vancouver shared the instruction. Sensei introduced participants to the Tonfa, going through some basic movements, and later into the more complex applications of the weapon. It was quickly apparent that he has a deep understanding of the Tonfa. Thank you Sensei Alex!
Most of the time at Spring Camp is spent training, but a lot of time is also spent together eating, sharing stories, playing games and socializing. It is a GREAT camp to build camaraderie and meet new friends. One of the more interesting gatherings of the weekend was a spontaneous group conversation to honour our visitors – all in French! A great big THANK YOU to Sempai Michelle and her crew for preparing all the delicious meals for the weekend.
Once again, Thank you to everyone who supported the event, it made this the best Spring Camp to date. When we work together it is truly amazing how much more we accomplish. We are already looking forward to next year.
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PA-DSS 3.2 is a globally recognized set of security standards and contains in-depth software development requirements that vendor applications must follow in order to receive official certification. Triple E worked closely with K3DES, a recognized Payment Application Qualified Security Assessor, to ensure that the newest release of OneTouch Suite, version 5.113, met all of these requirements.
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Dominique Potier, Director and Nicolas Pierantoni, Chef de CuisineIn 1999, Alain Ducasse fell in love with this 18th century residence located in the center of La Celle en Provence. He restored the old, elegant house where guests can also enjoy an authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Since 2006, the Michelin Guide has awarded the restaurant with one Michelin star.
Nicolas Pierantoni – was born in Brignoles and grew up in the village of La Celle. When he was a teenager, his dream was to work at L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle and, as soon as he finished his studies, he joined the team that opened the establishment in 1999. Three years later, Alain Ducasse sent him to the Louis XV, his restaurant in Monaco, where Nicolas learned from the Executive Chef Franck Cerutti. He returned to L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle in 2006 as the sous-chef of Benoit Witz; in 2016, Alain Ducasse appointed him as Head Chef.
Dominique Potier started his career as pastry chef at Alain Chapel restaurant, then worked as a pastry sous-chef for the Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris. In 1996, Alain Ducasse asked him to become the general manager of La Bastide de Moustiers, and later, of all the Alain Ducasse inns including l'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle. After 10 years in Provence, Dominique wished to add an international string to his bow and became the general manager of the restaurant Beige Tokyo. He stayed in Japan until 2014. Once back in France, he joined Lasserre in Paris. He finally came back to his first true love in 2016, as the general manager of L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle.
According to Alain Ducasse: "Dominique and Nicolas totally understand the spirit of the house. They will perpetuate the peaceful Provençal lifestyle, the sophisticated atmosphere and the local and seasonal cuisine of l'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle".
L'Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle offers superior double rooms from €310 (approx. £250) per night based on two sharing including breakfast. The 'Taste in the Gardens' experience costs from €25 (approx. £20) per person.


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It is mostly based on stitched bead work and she was making a pile of suggestions we might be able to use at Shakti Project for income generation.
[ I am sorry these photos don't have enough sparkle and OOOOHHHH effect- the peices were truely lovely]
Her taste in combining semi-precios stones, perals and glass beads is what makes them work so well, all her suggestions I have noted down and they will become the basis of a design package I can share with those wanting to develop these ideas further at Shakti Project.
I have been excited and nervous about the big move...just saying that makes nervous bubbles pop up....it has been good to go through my stuff, realise what I no longer want and put aside those things that I do want.
Very good therapy!
I used to paint fabric everyday, which
I miss, I then had to sew it into clothes everynight- which I DO NOT Miss at all!This is a dupatta [ a scarf an Indian lady would wear], it is the finest silk ][ you can see the tabletop markings behind it] I am getting ready for my new life based more in India...I love the clothes and feeling so feminie in a Salwar Chemise and scarf...all
floaty and beautiful colours and so feminine...and being foreign I can be a real dinky-di Ozzie girlie some days in a pair of pants and a Tshirt!
I plan to put a beaded edge along the scarf so it drapes well and does not float off with the slightest breeze.
OK off to packing and sneezing for a while, then packing and off to work in warm Cairns, far noth Queensland for the week end!


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This Post is dedicated to Rodger H. Elofson, Sr. "Buddy" and Dr. William Smith
Hope Defintion:
a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
"he looked through her belongings in the hope of coming across some information"
synonyms: aspiration, desire, wish, expectation, ambition, aim, goal, plan, design; More
a person or thing that may help or save someone.
"their only hope is surgery"
grounds for believing that something good may happen.
"he does see some hope for the future"
synonyms: hopefulness, optimism, expectation, expectancy; More
antonyms: pessimism
a feeling of trust.
verb: hope; 3rd person present: hopes; past tense: hoped; past participle: hoped; gerund or present participle: hoping
want something to happen or be the case.
"he's hoping for an offer of compensation"
synonyms: expect, anticipate, look for, be hopeful of, pin one's hopes on, want; More
intend if possible to do something.
"we're hoping to address all these issues"
synonyms: aim, intend, be looking, have the intention, have in mind, plan, aspire More
late Old English hopa (noun), hopian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoop (noun), hopen (verb), and German hoffen (verb).
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Romans 5
New International Version (NIV)
Peace and Hope
5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
This was my father-in-law Buddy's favorite Bible Verse which I just sent to my niece, in Navy Cadet School. My husband's favorite concept is perseverance. Bucky's dad, living with significant heart issues and pancreatic cancer for eleven years (the doctors told him his life expectancy was one year, at best three years!), is an impressive role model of hopeful perseverance.
My Uncle Billy (my mother/Melba's, youngest brother), has inspired me with his hopeful perseverance through difficult trials with health issues and death. I asked him to write to me about his hope and here is his email.
Dear Tracey,
I've not thought of myself as being inspirational , but thank you for the compliment
When I think about hope, I also think of faith. To me, hope and faith are intertwined. you can't have one without the other. I have a small placard on my desk, right by a photograph of Gay, that says: With faith, all things are possible. That is an excerpt from Matthew 17:20:" I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you." Shannon gave the placard to me after Gay's death.
I was a patient at the Lake after being diagnosed with esophageal carcinoma. The treatment protocol was for a month of combined therapeutic radiation and chemotherapy prior to surgery. I chose a vascular surgeon who had performed the surgery for my abdominal aneurysm. On September 11, 2001 (9/11) he came to see me and said, "Bill, your chances are not good.", and with that he made the sign of the cross and marched out of the room with his cute little nurse. I could hardly believe he had said that. I knew that my prognosis was poor when I read in the Merck Manual that the five year survival rate for patients with esophageal cancer was ten percent, but to offer no hope, I thought was inexcusable. I called Gay, and that's the only time I ever heard her call someone a s.o.b. I then saw Dr. Benton Dupont. After reviewing my record, X-rays and MRI, he told Gay and me that my prognosis was excellent because my malignancy was Stage I with no evidence of metastasis. He was embarrassed when I embraced him. He gave me hope.
Faith and hope got me through a bad time when Gay was desperately ill with a post-operative staph infection following low back surgery. She developed septicemia with fever as high as 105. I went to the hospital chapel and prayed for her survival and help with five children and a medical practice to care for. Your mother came to stay with the children until things got better; that's the kind of person she was. She gave me hope.
I still struggle with grief and depression over losing Gay. When she was terminal, one day she said to me,"Bill, I'm afraid." I reminded her of the hymn at church: Be Not Afraid. The lyric says "Be not afraid, I go before you always, Come follow Me, And I will give you rest." I know you are having a bad time in your life, and I wish I could do something to help. I keep you, Bucky, and the girls in my nightly prayers.
I know Melba and Merle are watching over you, so try not be not afraid.
Love to all,
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Our Nursery is a warm and caring environment available during all Sunday services. During this time, your child will have opportunities to play, sing songs, and enjoy a snack or bottle. All diapers are checked regularly and changed when needed.
Our Dream Team of volunteers make each Sunday special by bringing the Bible to life for our kids and teaching them what it means to love Jesus. Children are placed into each classroom based upon their developmental stage. In every classroom, your child will sing and dance to fun worship songs, engage in an exciting lesson, and make crafts to show off when they're picked up.
Your child will begin their time engaging in high-energy worship, with singing and dancing. Bible stories come to life through the use of props, and exciting interaction. They will get to play games, spend time in prayer, and connect with a Small Group leader. All of our fun activities help reinforce the Bible story, memory verse, and life application for the month.
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Reasons to Join an Honor Society
If you are someone who is pushing hard to do very well academically, then you are certainly doing something that is a very good idea. You have to keep your future in mind here, because what you do today will affect your life forever. That is why doing well academically is a very good idea. And when you are doing very well academically, you might find that you will be invited to join an honor society. You might be wondering if it is a good idea to join. The answer is yes, it is a very good idea to join an honor society. When you are invited, you should grab this opportunity right away. The reason for this is because there are a ton of advantages that you can enjoy when you are part of an honor society. You might be curious to know right now what exactly the advantages of joining an honor society are. Right now, we are going to have a quick glance at a few of the plentiful advantages that you will definitely enjoy when you go on ahead and decide to accept this invite to join an
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When you decide to join an honor society, you can enjoy the fact that you will be surrounded by like minded academics. This is something that is very good actually, you might not realize this. But when you are surrounded by people who are also pushing very hard to do well academically, you will also be encouraged to do the same. And you will meet a lot of new people who are going to be very successful in the future, and this can only help you when you are finished your studies. That is why it is a very good idea for you to join an honor society when you have the chance to.
When you go and join an honor society, you will also find that this will be very good for your resume in the future. If you want to get a good job, then a very good resume is required. And when people have a look at your resume, and see that you were part of an honor society, they will be very much more inclined to hire you. Because they know that not everyone can get into an honor society, only the best of the best can get in. Read more at