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Water is Not Important!
That's the outlook or attitude of humans is towards the water. We all know how important water is yet we don't feel the need to save water. We overlook its significance It is commonly found a substance on earth yet the most crucial one for sustainable life form as we know. In-Fact when we look for life forms on other planets, the very first substance we look for is water or forms of water may it be liquid or solid. A human body is made of 60-65% water. Newborns are made of 75% of water substance. Air contains water substance to make atmosphere livable. Matter of fact, the water substance in the air is way more than the water in rivers combined. Everything on Earth necessitates water to sustain itself.
Earth is covered in 70% Water. So, What's the Problem Houston?
Earth is 70.1% covered in water so, It is safe to say that we have enough water for future generations, That we don't need to Save Water, Right? Sadly, No. Most of the portion of the water is salt water with high saline minerals which are toxic to humans and other life forms that exist today. The usable water that exists in form of rivers, streams, ponds, lakes etc amounts to only 0.3% and rest of waters is tapped in glaciers or is in the ground deep below which if taken out may make the ground infertile. Thus, Glaciers are one of the biggest sources of water.
So, Where does the water go?
So, Where does the water go? Isn't It a mystery? Most of the water gets wasted in daily routines. Matter of fact, if a Faucet drips once per second, It is actually wasting 2,700 gallons of water annually. 4 gallons of water gets wasted every morning while brushing teeth since average faucet releases 2 gallons of water per minute. A 5minute bath uses at least 10-25 gallons of water and a normal bath takes up a whopping 70 gallons of water.
Rest of the wastage happens when industrial waste gets mixed up or dumped out in rivers, ponds, Lakes etc. A public running toilet wastes up to 200 gallons of water on a daily basis. Average flourished residence uses 100,000 gallons of water. 36 million gallons of water gets wasted in leaks in the water supply system in New York City. So that 0.3% usable water is depleting way too fast than actually predicted back in the day due to the increased pressure of population on resources.
Break the habit, Not the budget!
Since its crucial substance to survival and with the rising demand for water, it's getting quite expensive over time. The electricity costs related to water, construction of borewells, water filtering etc everything combined cost a fortune. Running cost is even higher is accumulated annually. So the suggestion is to break the habit and reduce the wastage of water on a daily basis and indulge such activities in daily routine while making others aware of such habits.
How to measure my water wastage?
Why to measure water wastage?
To become mindful of the usage of water in the family. To measure the nooks and crannies regarding how and where water can be saved. Mindfulness regarding water usage also helps in minimizing the over-utilization of water.
Water wastage is measurable. Here are some points on how to track water usage.
- If your Faucet drips then get a stop-watch and count the drops per minute. Fill the number to there respective fields and submit the answer on Water Drip Wastage Calculator by US Govt. You will get to know how much you are wasting water.
- Water meters can be used to measure water usage. Since its cumulative, You need to see for the difference in the daily units than that of yesterday. Once you have that then try minimizing the unit number by cutting the wasteful use of water and turning off the faucets or showers or pipes when not using them.
- If you brush with the faucet open and bath in the shower then on average you are wasting approx 50 gallons of water on a daily basis. Toilet wastage and leaks related wastage is not included.
- How much water is actually needed to wash clothes without using the maximum amount of water in washing machines is another way to go to the track and minimize the wastage of water.
No government authority or institution can help us in saving water unless we ourselves desire to. -The Berkey
Ways to save water
The crucial yet most ignored part. There are numerous efficient approaches to preserve water in and around your home. Look through this rundown for ways that will work for you. There are plenty of ways to save water and they are not that hard to follow through. Here are some of the helpful ways to save water.
- First and Foremost is the Obvious one i.e Turn off the faucet when no one is using it and if it drips then get it fixed.
- "A minimum of 7.5 liters per capita per day will meet the requirements of most people under most conditions."- Says The World Health Organisation.
- Saving dirty clothes to wash them together in a single wash instead of starting multiple wash cycles for separate clothes.
- Using water-efficient shower-head.
- Turning off the shower when applying Soap or Body Bath (Using only 5 gallons of water is more than enough on a daily basis for every bath needs).
- Using veggie related boil water to water plants and steaming veggies.
- Using less flush toilets or compost/water-less toilets.
- Rainwater harvesting where-ever possible and coming up with creative ideas in harvesting rainwater in urban areas.
- Bulk Washing utensils in the dishwasher instead of going through separate cycles.
- Add Rocks, Peat, Barks in plants reduces evaporation thus this saves up to 750 to 1500 gallons of water per month.
Saving Water, Saves Alot!!!
Saving water saves a lot of energy, time and effort. Do you know how much of energy, Equipment, manpower, land etc is needed to supply the water to your home? Wasting water means wasting their time. efforts and the government's/corporation's resources. One of the best ways to save energy is to save water throughout the household.
Here are some savings :
- Getting water-efficient showerhead saves up to 100$ annually.
- Saving water in bathing and brushing can save up to 365$ annually.
- Cleaning water tanks and systems can save the water from contamination and delay the repair costs as well.
- Fixing dripping water faucets can save money.
- Re-using boiled veggie water to water plants can save fertilizer cost and separate clean water cost.
- Taking Short Shower saves money and time giving exact freshness as felt in long showers.
- Furthermore, Turning off the faucet during brushing to save 3 gallons of water per brushing session.
- Using Less-flush toilets saves 3 gallons of water per toilet use.
- Repairing toilet related leaks saves upto 400 gallons of water per month.
- Use dustbins and ashtrays to throw tiny waste like tissues, cigarette butt etc. Don't Flush them as it wastes gallons of water. This will put money in your pocket in terms of water saved.
- Recycle waste water like – Reusing soap water to wash cars saves up to 150 gallons of water.
- Using a limited amount of detergent will save the amount of water needed to rinse off and saves detergent as well.
- Not wasting cold water and boiling as needed for use, saves up to 200-300 gallons of water per month.
Saving Water actually puts the money back in your pocket.
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In an interview on 'Real Time With Bill Maher', the director of 'Fahrenheit 9/11' - Michael Moore - made a pretty terrifying prediction that Donald Trump will try for some kind of President-For-Life powergrab in the near future.
Aside from the idea of Trump being President-For-Life being terrifying all by itself, there's also the fact that Moore was one of the very few people in the public eye who correctly predicted that Trump would win, and not would win, but correctly predicted how he'd win. To make you stand up and pay attention even more, he also predicted Trump's travel ban on Muslims too.
So, yeah. Anyway, More told Maher's guests - which included 'The West Wing' alum Bradley Whitford, incidentally - that unless Trump is stopped, he'll be reelected in 2020 and will continue on. "He won't leave after the second term if he doesn't have to, if nobody stops him," said Moore.
"This man believes in being president for life. He said a few weeks ago, Roosevelt got four terms, why can't I? He loves President Xi. President Kim. He loves the dictators." You can watch the full clip here with Moore giving 'The Handmaid's Tale' a big shout-out, or you can start buying supplies and water for the impending third World War.
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Commercial Insurance Update – Employee Benefits: Defined Contribution Plans (HRAs) vs. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
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April 2003
Employee Benefits: Defined Contribution Plans (HRAs) vs. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
As the cost of health care rapidly increases, many employers are faced with a new dilemma- how to offset these costs. Defined contribution plans have been growing in momentum for the past couple of years. Employers are also concerned with more state and federal mandates that fuel premium increases, and with potential legislation that increases employer liability and potential litigation. Employers are looking at alternatives.
Defined contribution plans may be as simple as an employer paying a set dollar amount per month toward the insurance premium for each employee. This idea allows the employer to budget insurance expenses and pass future increases directly to the employee.
The problem that most employers have with this form of defined contribution is that most California insurance carriers and health plans offer only age banded rates for groups with 2-50 employees. The set amount of premium has to be the same within each class of employee, and the additional cost between age groups varies greatly. The older age groups end up paying a greater portion of the premium or choosing a lesser benefit plan that is more affordable.
The most commonly used defined contribution plans are health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). In June 2002, the Internal Revenue Service issued Ruling 2002-41 and Notice 2002-45 addressing employer paid health reimbursement arrangements. These communications enable employers to establish tax-deductible and tax-free HRAs, pursuant to Section 105 of the Internal Revenue Code. In existence since the 1950s, these benefit options have garnered significant interest as of late due to their ability to make employees more cognizant of health care spending while providing sufficient medical coverage.
The increased interest in HRAs is a direct result of the need for employers to combat the rising costs of medical care without upsetting the financial balance of operations. As health insurance premiums continue to grow at an alarming rate, employers are presented with two options to deal with this cost increase.
First, they can shift a percentage of the premium to their employees. Many employers are reluctant to do this as health care benefits are an attractive tool for employee recruitment and retention. Second, employers can revert to a high deductible insurance policy. While a high deductible insurance plan will control the cost of the premium, it will increase the employees exposure to uninsured medical expenses.
HRAs help employees deal with the increased exposure generated by higher-deductible health insurance plans by allowing employers to set aside a specific amount annually for employees to use for payments of health care expenses not covered by insurance, such as deductibles.
While HRAs provide an effective way for employees to manage health care costs, employers often bear the burden of hidden administrative fees, in addition to the responsibility for benefit compensation. Therefore, it is essential that employers examine additional tax-advantaged employee benefit strategies when determining the appropriate benefits option. One such plan is the Section 125 cafeteria plan.
Section 125 plans, or flexible spending accounts (FSAs), allow employees to use a predetermined amount of pre-tax dollars towards medical expenses, including insurance premiums and uncovered medical expenditures such as vision, dental and dependent care. When an employee takes advantage of a section 125 plan, pre-tax dollars are used to fund the plan, reducing personal tax liability for the employee and Social Security and Medicare responsibilities for the employer.
In many cases, Section 125 represents the best investment for both large and small businesses. Organizations pay small administrative fees to enhance employee loyalty and productivity and gain significant tax savings.
As mentioned, a key detriment to HRAs can be employer cost. Unlike HRAs, Section 125 plans are employee-funded, with the employer only paying for the cost of the administrative services. Often, the cost of administration is more than offset by the savings incurred by lowering the employer's FICA tax payments. This key difference provides both an attractive benefit for employees and low risk for employers.
Section 125 FSA plans are not without their drawbacks. Unlike HRAs, which afford employees a carryover of funds into subsequent plan years, the use-it-or-lose-it rule of FSA plans dictates that unused funds are forfeited at the end of a plan year. A bill to amend Section 125 to allow for up to $2,000 per plan year to be carried over into subsequent plan years is currently being considered by the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means.
It is possible for an HRA and a Section 125 plan to co-exist. However employers should be careful when combining the two. The HRA is an employer-funded medical reimbursement plan. An employee cannot fund this benefit through salary reduction, nor can an HRA offer cash in lieu of an employer contribution. These restrictions must be clearly understood before acceptance of plan term in order to achieve maximum effectiveness.
The development of HRAs, along with the continued availability of Section 125 plans, gives employers many options from which to choose. Business owners must carefully consider the rules and features of all the different plans before choosing the plan that best suits each individual business.
Employers must examine the goals unique to their enterprise, as well as their employees, and ultimately choose the plan that will best help achieve those goals.
The goal of Cavignac & Associates Employee Benefit Department is to introduce methods of enhancing employee retention, managing health care expense budgets, and promoting fiscal responsibility in order to help business owners grow and prosper."
Disclaimer: This article is written from an insurance perspective and is meant to be used for informational purposes only. It is not the intent of this article to provide legal advice, or advice for any specific fact, situation or circumstance. Contact legal counsel for specific advice.
Property/Casualty Insurance Industry Earned 1% in 2002
New York The property/casualty insurance industry reported a statutory rate of return of 1% in 2002, an improvement over the worst-ever negative 2.4% recorded in 2001. The results were released by the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) and the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII).
Robert Hartwig, senior vice president and chief economist for the Insurance Information Institute, prepared a six page commentary saying that although the property/casualty insurance industry's swing to profitability was welcome, massive charges taken during the fourth quarter to strengthen reserves and the continued weak investment environment took their toll, rendering 2002 a significant disappointment from a financial perspective.
While some insurers hit profit targets in 2002, last year's combined ratio of 107.2 was at least 15 points above where the industry needs to be, given the current dreary investment climate, in order to generate rates of return similar to that of the Fortune 500.
On a more positive note, rate increases appear to be leveling off for some lines of coverage (property in particular), although rate increases on average nationwide edged up from 25% to 28%. Bottom line: the insurance industry will only return to health when rates are high enough to generate an adequate rate of return to attract investors."


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Quality assurance is a process that ensures that a certain activity is done to a predetermined standard of quality. This is one of the main requirements of any process, since without a proper quality assurance mechanism; the quality of a specific activity can significantly vary from one another. Due to this reason, it is clear that the quality of any given process/activity/service should clearly be managed by a certain individual with a very good technical knowledge regarding the area of work. Since this is an area that needs some professionalism, attention to following information would really be helpful for any individual, who wish to be a part of a quality assurance team.
The first this that you need to understand here is that you need to be a person with a high degree of technical knowledge on the area of work. For example, if you intend to carry out quality assurance services for a firm in managing the quality of their web pages, then you will have to have some serious knowledge on identifying the activities of their business as well as how accurate the information that they have given in the web site. This will require you to have a significant knowledge and a very good eye in clearly identifying any information that would provide a misleading picture to the viewer.
And while you are in this business, not only on a single function, but you will have to assure the quality in all the processes of the client business. The root of what damages the final product quality should be investigated and those should be eliminated from before they turn into to a serious threat to the client organization. Apart from these factors, some attention in developing your business and communicating the market about the services that you provide will also play a vital role in gaining long term market success.
Since quality has become one of the major concerns of the modern world, most organizations and firms spend a very large amount of money on this. This opens the gates for the talented and qualified individuals to use their skills and knowledge to facilitate the market with quality assurance services. Due to this reason, quality assurance can be identified as a business that that would be able to be a very good backing for your entire career life, while maintaining a good communication and contacts with successful organizations in the market.


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Capital works as a bulwark against losses and affords protection for members during times of economic instability for the credit union. Therefore, an institution's level of capital is a key measurement of its financial fortitude. When it comes to safety and soundness, more capital is preferred.
On our test to measure the adequacy of a credit union's capital, NASCOGA received a score of 8 out of a possible 30 points, coming in below the national average of 15.65.
NASCOGA's capitalization ratio of 8.00 percent in our test was below the average for all credit unions, an indication that it could have a harder time weathering financial trouble than its peers.
In this test, Bankrate tries to estimate the effect of troubled assets, such as unpaid loans, on the credit union's capitalization and allocated loan loss reserves.
A credit union with a large number of these kinds of assets could eventually be forced to use capital to absorb losses, decreasing its equity cushion. It also means that there are likely to be many assets that are in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning money, resulting in reduced earnings and potentially more risk of a failure in the future.
NASCOGA did better than the national average of 38.09 on Bankrate's asset quality test, racking up 40 out of a possible 40 points .
A below-average ratio of problem assets of 0.00 percent in our test was potentially indicative of superior financial strength compared to other credit unions.
How successful a credit union is at earning money has an effect on its long-term survivability. A credit union can retain its earnings, boosting its capital cushion, or put them to work addressing problematic loans, potentially making the credit union more resilient in tough times. Credit unions that are losing money, however, have less ability to do those things.
On Bankrate's earnings test, NASCOGA scored 8 out of a possible 30, less than the national average of 10.11.
NASCOGA had an earnings ratio of 0.00 percent in our test, better than the average for all credit unions, an indication that it's doing better than its peers in this area.
Bankrate.com's Safe & Sound Ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions. The information gathered about banks, credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the Terms of Use of Safe & Sound Ratings and Reports. The Safe & Sound Ratings information is grouped by categories of banks, thrifts and credit unions.
Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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Bathroom Cabinets Solution Saving Space
Bathroom Cabinets – Evidently, in all the bathrooms there must be the basic elements such as the sink, the shower, and the toilet, but it is also necessary to include some cabinets to store all the necessary in this space, plus the things for personal use. Usually, when the bathroom of the house is small, it is likely that the rest of the rooms are also small, therefore we must find practical and functional ideas for all spaces. Just as we can see in this small bathroom, where not only was a cabinet with shelf and storage space added, but also the furniture where the washing machine is located.
When the space are small, you should try not to cram the bathroom with large cabinet or many accent, which is why we recommend choosing to place bathroom cabinets that are almost imperceptible, where there are large storage drawers, but once that is closed are not seen. As we can see, the most common and used cabinet in the bathrooms is the one that is placed as a base for the sink, however, the models vary according to the style of the bathroom and the amount of storage space you want. An idea for your small bathroom to be clearer is to avoid adding elements that occupy the space and that include the bin.
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So you can use the cabinet to inside and prevent it from being seen by everyone. Usually, in small bathrooms, there is one space to mounting cabinet and furniture over the sink, however for these to be noticed, play with the colors of textures. Finally, we have again large bathroom cabinets under the sink, plus a shelf space that serves to perfectly place towels, however, we want to highlight the small shelves located in the bathroom mirror, where you can place all the necessary products for the personal hygiene and daily use. An easy way to keep everything neat.Incoming search terms:bathroom cabinets solution saving space


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Cytomegalovirus – Serology
Testing Indications
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) serology is most often indicated for the diagnosis of acute/recent CMV infection, to determine evidence of past (latent) infection, and in the work-up of infants with suspected congenital infection.
When CMV infection is suspected in a pregnant woman please order CMV serology and also submit a urine sample for virus detection. Be sure to indicate on the PHO laboratory requisition that the patient is pregnant and clearly request both CMV IgM and IgG. Include all relevant clinical information (Onset Date and Symptoms).
When congenital CMV is suspected in a newborn infant and serology is requested please clearly indicate that both CMV IgM and IgG is required and also submit a urine sample for virus detection.
Include all relevant clinical information such as onset date and symptoms.
Specimen Requirements
|Test Requested
|Required Requisition(s)
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CMV IgG and/or CMV IgM
Whole blood or serum
5.0 ml whole blood or 1.0 ml serum
Blood, clotted – vacutainer tubes (SST)
CMV IgG and/or CMV IgM
5.0 ml
EDTA Lavender top tube
Submission and Collection Notes
CMV IgG testing will be performed on all requests for CMV serology
CMV IgG and IgM testing will only be performed when the following clinical information is provided on the General Test Requisition Form indicating acute/recent infection, relevant signs, symptoms, and/or clinical history, and onset date.
Timing of Specimen Collection
Acute: Collect the acute sample within 7 days after the onset of the rash
Convalescent: Collect the convalescent sample 7 to 10 days after the acute
Haemolyzed, icteric, lipemic or microbially contaminated sera or plasma are not recommended for testing.
Please be aware that the assay used for the detection of CMV IGM has not been validated for screening potential donors including organs, tissues, cells, bone, corneas, etc. using serum or plasma samples.
Preparation Prior to Transport
Label the specimen container with the patient's full name, date of collection and one other unique identifier such as the patient's date of birth or Health Card Number. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection or testing delay.
Special Instructions
Centrifuge if using SST. Place specimen in biohazard bag and seal. Specimens should be stored at 2-8°C following collection and shipped to the PHO laboratory on ice packs as soon as possible.
Test Frequency and Turnaround Time (TAT)
CMV Diagnostic IgM and IgG serology is performed daily Monday to Friday.
Turnaround time is up to 5 days from receipt by PHO laboratory.
Results are reported to the ordering physician or health care provider named on the requisition.
The CMV IgM and IgG tests are performed using ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test kits manufactured by Euroimmun Diagnostics (Germany). Both assays measure human antibodies of the IgM and IgG classes against CMV in serum or plasma. Test results are reported qualitatively together with a clinical interpretation based on the status of both IgM and IgG.
After a primary infection, both IgM and IgG antibodies develop within approximately 3-7days after onset of symptoms. Both antibodies subsequently increase reaching a plateau 2-3 weeks later.
The presence of IgG antibody (in asymptomatic persons) provides evidence of past infection and therefore indicates evidence of latent infection and immunity to re-infection.
In symptomatic patients, indeterminate levels of antibody may indicate rising antibody levels following acute/recent infection. In asymptomatic patients indeterminate levels of antibody may be due to genuinely low levels of IgG antibody many years after the initial infection.
Antibody levels may be reported as Non-Reactive (no detectable antibody), Indeterminate (the level of antibody detected is considered borderline reactive or equivocal) or Reactive (antibody is detectable within the positive range of the assay).
Non-reactive and Indeterminate levels of both IgM and IgG antibodies may be observed in the early acute stage of infection. The levels will increase to reactive levels in subsequent weeks.
In the absence of acute/recent infection, indeterminate levels of IGG may represent very low levels of antibody many years after the initial infection whereas indeterminate levels of IgM may be due to declining levels of IGM several months post infection or occasionally as a result of assay non-specificity. In some patients persisting low levels of CMV IgM have been observed many months (> 6 months) after primary infection.
Assays for IgM antibody lack specificity for primary infection due to false-positive results, because of persistent IgM for months after primary infection, and because IgM may be positive in reactivated CMV infections.
If the acute blood sample shows a low reactive, indeterminate or non-reactive IgG and/or IgM result, a convalescent sample should be collected at least 10 to 14 days later. Recent infection is confirmed if a significant rise in antibody levels is observed between acute and convalescent sera.
For more information on the interpretation of serological results refer to the document titled: LAB-SD-044, Diagnostic Interpretation of Viral Specific IgM and IgG Serology.
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I have just changed my laptop from a WinXP Fujitsu to an HP Win7 x64. My previously working K4505 USB stick now won't install.
On insertion, the stick is recognised and I get prompted to run setup_vmc_lite.exe. I believe that the stick software level is VMC Lite 188.8.131.5231 Upon running the setup_vmc_lite executable I get an error message
1158: Error populating strings: Verify that all strings in setup.ini are correct
The problem is unlikely to be SIM or hardware as it all works on the WinXP machine. My guess is that it is something to do with Win7 64 bit.
Has anyone seen this before or got any suggestions?
My OS is Win 7 64 bit SP1 build 7601
Many thanks
Hi Ian_Steward,
As you say, the fact the dongle works on the older PC points to the issue not lying with that or the SIM card. The K4505 is compatible with Windows 7, so it is not a specific compatibility issue.
Can you try downloading the latest software version from the site for me and see if you are able to use the dongle once that is installed?
Downloaded the latest version of software and installed on the W7x64 laptop. No issues with the install and the stick seems to be working fine.
Obviously the install routine of the version of VMC Lite on the stick is incompatible with my version of Windows.
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(Slitting machine line installed for easy access)
Slitting machine and coil handling equipment installation considerations Part I focused on the first three factors affecting eventual performance of a new slitting line. The first three factors were:
Factor #1 Free loop material space requirements
Factor #2 Easy access for adjustment and servicing the equipment
Factor #3 Laser align, or at least accurately align equipment
Taking care of the above three factors will set-up the slitting line process for consistent quality, easy maintenance, and open slitting machinery operator access.
The remaining four factors concern general safety and systems that allow for adjustments to a running metal slitting line, along with orienting the cabling, piping and such in a stable base without impeding access.
A poorly aligned or a wandering metal slitting machine is a major safety hazard. The factors explained below can reduce the chance of vibration causing a machine to move off base.
Factor #4 Securely lag equipment to a solid foundation floor.
This factor cannot be stated emphasized strongly enough. Always lag equipment with certified bolts, into measured and tested foundations.
Cheap, sub-specification lagging hardware combined with an insufficient foundation can lead to a wandering metal slitting line, shifting slitting cutter operations, and overall quality issues, as well as safety issues.
Unsecured slitting equipment will cause misalignment. As explained in Factor #3, misalignment is a somewhat hidden source of cross tension and the ensuing problems.
There will be significantly more scrap, earlier roller failures, and a host of other ills. Even if slitting operations need to move occasionally, they must be securely lagged in place while they are operating.
The lagging bolts will also serve as quick alignment points for returning slitting machines into service.
Factor #5 Metal slitting machines can be installed on mounting plates.
Installing slitting cutter equipment and coil handling equipment on mounting plates serves a few purposes.
The mounting plates can act as vibration absorbers for the slitting machines, the uncoiling and recoiling operations, and the tensioner leveler stations.
They also reduce the load stress on the underlying foundation. This results in a more secure installation without generating foundation problems through years of high vibration delivered without any absorber present.
If and when a metal slitting line needs to be moved, mounting plates can make this considerably easier by allowing access and re-installation connections.
Even with a properly installed line, slitting machines produce enough force to move themselves out of alignment.
This next factor will allow adjustments to be made quickly to bring the slitting line back into specifications.
Factor #6 Use threaded rods for connecting machines.
As already highlighted, alignment between the coil loading, uncoiling, straightening, loop area, feeding station, and slitting cutters is critical.
The slitting cutter, tension leveler station, looping area, and shears if present, must all not only start out aligned, but remain so during their high speed and vibration service.
This becomes a challenge because the machines will tend to wander if not properly secured. The other aspect is running different materials that may need slightly different set-ups or distances.
Threaded rod mounted between structural points on the machines will allow both minor distance adjustments and major movement if required.
More typically though, threaded rods will keep the alignment between slitting machines and the coiling / uncoiling process from needing adjustment because they duplicate the force applied by the lagging bolts.
Factor #7 Establish a secure protective base for conduits with channels or I-beam rails.
All operator platforms, protective railings, covers, and machine bases can serve dual purposes if they are constructed from heavy channel iron or I-beams.
They can be both machine bases and support the installation of conduit by protecting it. Designing the structural machine base with this dual use in mind can save considerable cost as well.
Addressing these 7 factors for slitting machine and coil handling installation will prevent problems from start-up through reconditioning of a heavy duty metal slitting line.
Beyond preventing problems, properly secured and aligned slitter cutting heads and tension elements last longer while operating more efficiently. Starting off a new line correctly leads to a long and profitable running system.
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An inquiry led by members of the Scottish Parliament will examine public and private sources of revenues for artists and focus on how funding should be distributed to create a sustainable future for the sector.
A formal inquiry in Scotland is setting out to identify the major threats to sustainable arts funding and determine how decisions should be made about which artists or freelancers obtain public arts funding.
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) sitting on the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee have sent out a call for opinions from anyone in the sector – arts organisations, freelance workers and artists – about current funding challenges and potential solutions.
The inquiry follows last year's critical assessment by the Scottish Government's of national arts funder Creative Scotland's handling of Regular Funding for 2018-21. This saw U-turns on cuts, board resignations and eventually led to the departure of the organisation's Chief Executive.
Key themes
The inquiry will focus on how funding should be made available to individual artists and how to ensure a "sustainable model of arts funding in Scotland".
It will look at the current public and private sources of funding for artists through Creative Scotland – which has an annual budget of £90m – and local authorities.
It will also consider access to and distribution of funding, particularly given the "significant competition and hurdles that exist when applying".
Specific questions include:
- What are the main challenges for artists and cultural freelancers in obtaining funding in Scotland?
- What measures could the Scottish Government take to ensure a sustainable level of funding for the arts?
- How could Scotland be more innovative in attracting greater funding for the arts?
- How can public money be made available to support artists and cultural freelancers in Scotland?
Deputy Convener of the Committee, Claire Baker MSP, said she knew that there was demand for arts and culture funding that the current system "is struggling to meet".
"We want to try and find out more from the sector if there is anything further that the Scottish Government could do to try and ensure that funding for the arts is sustainable in the long term."
Regular funding
The announcement of the inquiry follows tough scrutiny by the committee, earlier last year, of the way Creative Scotland allocated its Regular Funding for 2018-21.
The organisation had decided to end regular support for several touring arts organisations, only to climb down on planned cuts for five organisations following a public backlash, criticism from the Scottish Culture Secretary and a wave of board resignations.
At the time, MSPs said they were "very concerned" by Creative Scotland's process, and that the handling of applications from touring theatre and dance companies "fell well below" the standard expected of a non-departmental public body. Former Chief Executive Janet Archer eventually announced her decision to leave the organisation.
Joan McAlpine, Convener of the Committee, said that whilst the previous inquiry found specific issues with that process, "some of the evidence also raised wider concerns".
"This included the difficulties in accessing public funding and also how the process for regular funding is set up," she added.
"That's why we now want to hear from as many people in the sector to really get a view of what more can be done to support artists and the wider sector in Scotland for the long term, including what we can learn from other countries."
The inquiry is seeking submissions until 12 April.


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When I was 12, nearly 13, I had a science project due; one of my first of secondary school. I loved forests so I decided to look at the effects of deforestation which led me to studies of Greenhouse Gases. It was 2004 and while people knew about "global warming", it was not on the
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Since the early 1980s, the Department of Conservation has run a captive breeding programme near Twizel, in an effort to prevent black stilts from becoming extinct. Eggs are removed from nests to incubate, and the chicks are raised in captivity. Meanwhile, adults lay again, producing up to three more replacement clutches of four eggs in a breeding season. In the wild, predator control and habitat restoration has also improved their chance of survival. Numbers are slowly rising, and in 2004 there were 68 adults in the wild and 22 in captivity. In the corner is a black plastic 'adult bird', to encourage chicks to identify with black, not pied, stilts.
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Francesca Verboschi, Erika Rigoni, Emanuele Gerace, Giorgia Maraone, Cristina Diana, Leopoldo Spadea, Enzo M Vingolo; Correlation between bivariate contour ellipse area (BCEA) and reading speed before and after rehabilitation with microperimetric biofeedback in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO).. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2014;55(13):4142. doi: https://doi.org/.
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To evaluate if there is a correlation between BCEA and reading speed in patients with BRVO submitted to rehabilitation with microperimetric biofeedback.
11 patients were enrolled for a total of 11 eyes, mean age 72 + 2.3, with diagnosis of BRVO. All the patients underwent the same rehabilitative protocol: microperimetry MP-1 (Nidek technologies, Padova, Italia) threshold strategy 4-2, Goldmann III stimolus, with fixation study that was quantified by calculating BCEA; 10 training sessions, once a week, 10 minutes for each eye, with microperimetric biofeedback. The reading speed was calculated by trial lenses with the addition to read appropriate for the age, on a text in Times New Roman 18 printing body, calculating the number of words per minute. At the end of 10 training session patients repeated microperimetry with evaluation of BCEA and measurement of the reading speed. Data obtained before and after rehabilitative protocol were related using Kendall correlation.
At the end of the study mean BCEA before rehabilitation was 4.88+8.89 deg^2 and mean BCEA after rehabilitation was 2.34+3.71deg^2; mean reading speed was 27.1+13.7 number of words per minute before rehabilitation and 32.54+15.23 number of words per minute after rehabilitation. Correlation between BCEA and reading speed before rehabilitation was 0.62 (p value=0.028); correlation between BCEA and reading speed after rehabilitation was 0.66 (pvalue=0.003).
This study demonstrated that there is a correlation between BCEA and reading speed before and after rehabilitation, in which reading speed increased with the BCEA decrease. Increasing stability of fixation the patient acquires a greater ability to vision in the near work and therefore a better quality of life.
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