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VATIS Update Ozone Layer Protection . Jan-Feb 2005
Ozone hole below long-term normal
| The 2004 Antarctic ozone hole season is now over, with the circulation over the continent in its summer mode. The ozone layer over much of the Southern Hemisphere south of 50 remains around 10 per cent below the long-term normal. The ozone hole (where ozone values are below 200 DU) grew rapidly from mid-August to early September to reach around 19 million square kilometres. It slowly decreased in area from a maximum of 20 million square kilometres in mid-September to 15 million square kilometres in early October. A major spring warming commenced in mid-October, when the area decline rather more rapidly to 6 million square kilometres. However, the warming subsided and the area affected slowly declined from around 10 million square kilometres in late October to around 8 million square kilometres in mid-November. The ozone hole area rapidly dropped to zero after mid-November. The area of the hole was generally a little below the average size recorded in the last decade.
In the Northern Hemisphere there is currently significant ozone depletion over the Arctic Ocean. Temperatures in the Arctic stratosphere are cold enough for stratospheric clouds to form and significant parts of the Northern Hemisphere have ozone levels more than 10 per cent below the normal.
Website: www.antarctica.ac.uk
New light on ozone hole
| Scientists at NASA in the United States have announced that the agencys Aura spacecraft is providing the first direct, daily global measurements of low levels of ozone and those of many other pollutants that affect air quality. Measurements by Aura offer new insights into how climate changes influence the recovery of the Earths protective stratospheric ozone layer. According to Mr. Mark Schoeberl, Aura Project Scientists at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland, measurements like these will help us better understand how the ozone hole will react to future stratospheric cooling, which is expected as carbon dioxide levels continue to rise.
The presence of stratospheric ozone sandwiched between the satellite and the troposphere makes seeing tropospheric ozone very difficult. Auras Troposheric Emission Spectrometer uses new technology to see through the stratospheric ozone layer, to measure tropospheric ozone. Aura also provides new insights into the physical and chemical processes that influence the health of stratospheric ozone layer and climate. It is producing the most complete set of chemical measurements including chemically reactive hydrogen-containing species, as well as key forms of chlorine and bromine, which are involved in ozone destruction ever available to understand the ozone layer and its recovery.
Website: www.physorg.com
Ozone hole casts a southern shadow
| The worst of the ozone hole has pulled back once more to Antarctica this southern spring, leaving behind a shadow of uncertainty for the people living at the bottom of South America. The people of wind-blown Punta Arenas, Chile, are adjusting to the intense radiation that pours in each year through the gap in the ozone layer. However, many of the 150,000 Punta Arenans take few precautions against a damaging sun, as they go about their business, said the local health chief Dr. Lidia Amarales. The reason is that it is cool in Punta Arenas. When it is 30C somewhere, people dont go out into the sun. Here, with 13C, they go outside, explained Dr. Amarales.
Air currents and intense cold in the polar region, combined with chlorine from CFCs, created a vast expanse of ozone-thin atmosphere that briefly reaches the tip of South America each southern spring. Ozone here was found in October 1992 to have thinned to 147 DU, less than half the normal 333 DU. Consequently, ultraviolet radiation has multiplied many times, in its most damaging wavelengths.
As a result of worldwide action following the signing of the Montreal Protocol, depletion of ozone layer has slowed down. This Septembers maximum ozone hole, at about 11 million square miles, was markedly smaller for the second straight year from the huge 17 million square mile hole of 2002. Mr. Claudio Casiccia, at the Ozone Laboratory of the University of Magallanes, is non-committal. He said that the trend would need to continue for several years before one could take it as a sign of ozone recovery. Mr. Casiccia and others worry about unforeseen new compounds damaging the ozone shield and about the exemptions granted from the Montreal Protocol.
Website: www.cnn.com/worldnews
HFC emissions are at low level
| The global increase of fluorinated gases (F-gases) emissions 98 per cent compared with a low baseline set in 1995 is the consequence of continuing replacement of ODS under the Montreal Protocol. However, putting this in perspective, CFC emissions represented in 1990 around 25 per cent of total greenhouse gases emissions, while HFC emissions presently account only for 1 per cent. Despite the continuing replacement of ODS and the increase of air-conditioning in Europe, the total HFC emissions in the European Union will remain small, according to report of the European Fluorocarbon Technical Committee (EFCTC).
Furthermore, since the impact of an amount of HFC emitted is much less than the impact of the same amount of CFC emission, CFC substitution with HFCs is beneficial for the climate and brings a significant improvement in the climatic impact of their uses. The EFCTCs claim that the HFC emissions would remain under 2 per cent by 2010 is substantiated by country-wise projections presented in the report. It must be noted that CFCs, covered under the Montreal Protocol, are not included among F-gases in the Kyoto Protocol, which registers only HFCs, PFCs and sulphur hexafluoride as F-gases.
Website: www.fluorocarbons.org
UNDPs support for ODS phase-out activities
| In 1993, the Ozone Cell at the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), as the lead national agency for ODS phase-out, prepared the Country Programme for India with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It constituted six industry groups representing aerosols, foam, refrigeration and air-conditioning, halon, solvents and chemical producer sectors. UNDP has been assigned the responsibility of consumption sectors for foam, halon, aerosols and commercial refrigeration. It has implemented a number of projects under the foam, halon and aerosol sectors, deriving technical assistance from national and international consultants with the assistance of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). To date, UNDP has mobilized US$32 million from the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund to help the Indian industries including several small and medium enterprises in their endeavour to phase out ODS.
Recently, UNDP received assistance from the Multilateral Fund for the Phase-Out Plans for Foam and Refrigeration Manufacturing Sectors, which are being directly implemented by UNDP under DEX modality, with UNOPS assistance for the personnel component. The future strategy of UNDP is to work for the carbon tetrachloride (CTC) and servicing sectors. UNDP has received resources worth US$5 million from Japan for the CTC sector, and will receive US$1.5 million from the Multilateral Fund for the servicing sector. Preliminary work related to issuance of Expression of Interest and Invitation to Bid has commenced.
Website: www.undp.org.in
ITPI launches CFC phase-out action
| IT Power India (ITPI) Pvt. Ltd., has launched its activities under the National CFC Consumption Phase-out Plan or NCCoPP, an environmental project to preserve ozone layer. The plan aims to achieve a complete phase-out of CFC-based refrigeration in India by 2010, by eliminating the technologies that use ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs. NCCoPP is financially supported by the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol through bilateral assistance from the governments of Germany and Switzerland. It is implemented by the Ozone Cell of the Ministry of Environment and Forests along with four other agencies.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashok Matta, head of the Chandigarh Training Cell of ITPI, said training would be a core component of ITPI activities under NCCoPP. The plan will deal with matters like good practices in handling CFC, servicing and retrofitting of appliances using alternatives like HFC and hydrocarbon refrigerants, and how to recover and reuse CFC and HFC refrigerants. Another activity under NCCoPP would be to provide service equipment to refrigeration service enterprises based on CFC consumption. The equipment will include tools to evacuate CFC gas and recharge the refrigerator, as well as special equipment to recover CFC gas and store it safely.
Under NCCoPP, ITPI has been appointed as: a Regional Management Organization for managing training partners in southern and western parts of India; National Service Provider for managing other activities in India related to training; and Facilitator for Equipment Support Scheme for refrigeration small enterprises.
Contact: IT Power India Pvt. Ltd., No. 6, Romain Rolland Street, Pondicherry 605 001, India. Tel: +91 (413) 222 7811, 234 2488; Fax: +91 (413) 234 0723, 233 2776
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Website: www.cities.expressindia.com
Training under NCCoPP
| Since 2001, the Appliance Division of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. has been working as an industry member of the Human Institutional Development in Ecological Refrigeration (HIDECOR), which ends in December 2004. It continues to work for ODS phase-out under the National CFC Consumption Phase-out Plan (NCCoPP) and will support the technicians of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) service sector all through the changeover to new/alternative technologies. Till December 2003, it had trained 1,200 maintenance and service engineering (MSE) technicians under HIDECOR and plans to train another 300 before the project winds up. This is in addition to the 1,200 technicians engaged for its own appliances trained till December 2002.
Training a critical group of service technicians in the new RAC technologies is one of the main goals of NCCoPP, which will commence from October-November 2004 and will be operational for five years. Godrej is engaged in the project as a National Training Partner for Training of Trainers and Technicians in the refrigeration service sector throughout India, as well as a Technical/Industry Consultant for India. Other responsibilities will be towards updating the training material, NCCoPP equipment supply, monitoring of training programmes conducted by various training partners, etc.
Contact: Mr. S.A. Juvekar, Appliance Division, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
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Website: www.godrejsmartcare.com
Textile industry to phase out ODS
| The Textile Committee of India recently organized a workshop aimed at sensitizing the textile industry over the use of ozone depleting stain removing chemicals in their manufacturing units and inviting suggestions for alternatives. Carbon tetrachloride, one of the chief ozone depleting chemicals, is widely used as a degreasing and cleaning agent in the dry-cleaning and textile industries. According to the Montreal Protocol we have to phase out the use of these both, instant removers and cleaning agents employed in the textile manufacture, said Dr. G.S. Nadiger, Director (Laboratories), Textile Committee of India. "India is steadily moving towards phasing out ODS," said Mr. M. Wypior, the programme manager of GTZ, a German development agency, which is supporting India in controlling the level of ODS.
Website: www.newkerala.com
The Prague Declaration
| The ministers of the environment and heads of delegation of 62 nations and political unions who are Parties to the Montreal Protocol adopted a declaration on Enhancing Cooperation Among Chemical Related Multilateral Environmental Agreements on 26 November 2004 during the 16th Meeting of the Parties of the Montreal Protocol in Prague, the Czech Republic.
The declaration covered the following points:
1. Reaffirm their commitment to continue their efforts to protect the global environment and the ozone layer, bearing in mind in particular the Rio Principles, including the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities;
2. Stress the need in particular, to implement the relevant elements of the WSSD Plan of Implementation concerning the sound management of chemicals, including the prevention of international illegal trade of ozone-depleting substances, hazardous chemicals and hazardous wastes;
3. Emphasize the need for developing countries to implement multilateral environmental agreements and mainstream environmental considerations in their sustainable development and poverty reduction strategies to maximize the efficiency of the technical and financial support provided;
4. Reiterate the need to help provide support for the implementation of chemicals-related multilateral environmental agreements to developing countries and countries with economies in transition, for the Montreal Protocol including through an adequate replenishment of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Global Environment Facility and enhanced cooperation between these funds;
5. Enhance the collaborative efforts towards technological development, in particular those relating to the protection of the ozone layer and the mitigation of climate change, and transfer of technology to the countries that need it;
6. Seek alliance with other multilateral instruments like the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions to contribute to an effective strategic approach to international chemicals management; and
7. Declare the willingness of the Parties assembled in this City of Bridges to contribute to building bridges between the relevant multilateral environmental agreements and to help them draw inspiration from the success of the Montreal Protocol while, in turn, drawing inspiration from them in meeting future challenges.
Contact: Mr. Marco Gonzalez, Executive Secretary, Ozone Secretariat, United Nations Environment Programme, P.O. Box 30552, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 (2) 623 855; Fax: +254 (2) 623 913
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Website: www.uneptie.org/ozonaction
Bangladesh moves to control CFC trade
| The Government of Bangladesh has undertaken a move to control import and use of CFCs and related substances. The Ministry of Environment and Forest has recently requested the Ministry of Commerce to incorporate CFCs in the Import and Export Policy 2003-06 as conditional import product. The Commerce Ministry is to soon hold a meeting to discuss the request. As one of the signatories of the Montreal Protocol, Bangladesh has started phasing out CFCs and methyl chloroform and introduced the Ozone Layer Depleting Substances Control Regulation 2004. Sources at the Department of Environment said that the government has decided to control import and use of 96 types of gases, which are now widely imported, to avoid depletion of ozone layer.
Website: www.bangladesh-web.com
China and Venezuela to stop production of CFCs
| China and Venezuela will stop producing CFCs and certain other ozone-depleting substances (ODS) from 2007, more than two years ahead of the date sipulated under the Montreal Protocol. Industrialized countries have already stopped the production of CFCs and similar greenhouse gases, while major developing countries such as India and Mexico have decided to halt their production. China, the largest producer of CFCs in the world, and Venezuela had been hitherto unclear about their intentions about halting the production of these substances.
The move to halt production of CFCs and other similar ODS comes after the decision to provide China with US$10 million and Venezuela with US$16.5 million from the Montreal Protocols Multilateral Fund. China will close its CFC and halon factories by July 2007 and Venezuela will shut down its CFC plants in January 2007. Experts agree that the Fund played a key role in helping phase out the production of CFCs and halon in developing countries.
Website: www.kyodo.co.jp
Philippines to monitor CFC trade
| The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Philippine Ozone Desk (POD), will strictly monitor illegal trade on ODS, as part of the countrys commitment to reduce ODS under the Montreal Protocol. Funded by the Multilateral Fund, POD will process pre-shipment importation clearances for CFCs and, in coordination with the Bureau of Customs, apprehend illegal CFC trade. Under the Protocol, the country is expected to eliminate CFC consumption by 50 per cent in 2005 and 85 per cent in 2007, and effect total phase-out by 2010.
The first phase of the US$30 million project calls for the elimination of CFCs in large enterprises under the foam, solvent, tobacco expansion and refrigeration sectors. The total phase-out by 2010 will cover remaining ODS in small and medium-sized enterprises. The project will also: introduce new technologies to replace old technologies that cause ozone depletion; involve more government agencies in carrying out CFC elimination; and implement cost-effective priority investment to reduce ODS consumption.
Website: www.dti.gov.ph
Nepal regains ozone-friendly status
| Nepal is one of the 188 countries that have signed and ratified the Montreal Protocol to phase out chemicals that harm the Earths ozone layer. However, in 2001, when customs officials at Birganj seized an illegal shipment of 74 tonnes of India-bound CFCs, the country got blacklisted as a conduit for smuggled ozone-depleting substances. This besmirched Nepals international reputation and made it difficult for Nepali officials to convince the United Nations that it intends to adhere to its commitment to phase out ODS by 2010. It took about three years for Nepali delegations at international conferences to convince the Montreal Protocol secretariat that the impounded CFCs were smuggled into Nepal and the government had not issued import licence for them.
The issue of what to do with the seized chemicals has also troubled Nepals position vis--vis the Montreal Protocol secretariat. Now, the Montreal Protocol secretariat has allowed Nepal to release the seized amount without exceeding the countrys permitted quota of 27 tonnes of CFCs per year. At a Montreal Protocol compliance conference in Prague in November, Nepal reiterated its commitment to phase out this annual consumption by 2010. Following the recommendations of an international consultant sent to Nepal for inspection, the secretariat has called for removal of any reference to non-compliance by Nepal. It also put on record that other countries could learn from Nepals transparency in declaring seized ODS and commended Nepal for its phase-out plan.
Website: www.nepaltimes.com
Viet Nam seeks support for its ODS phase-out
| To achieve the 2010 target for eradicating use of specified ODS, the country will seek assistance from Multilateral Fund, according to an official of Viet Nams Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. This move is part of a national plan for eradicating the consumption of some ODS, including CFCs and halon. The plan has recently been submitted to the government for approval.
Under the plan, the Ministry will provide free of cost sets of tools that can be used by businesses to repair refrigerating appliances as part of their after-sale service. The conditions are that these businesses commit themselves to not using ODS and send their workers for training courses held by the Ministry to learn new techniques for repairing refrigerating appliances. Currently around 1,000 workers are attending such training courses. According to the Ministry, Viet Nams previous average annual consumption was 500 tonnes of CFCs, which has now dropped to around 230 tonnes. The country has so far implemented 28 phase-out projects.
Website: english.vietnamnet.vn
Performance-enhanced refrigerant alternative
| Origin Energy, Australias leading energy supplier, has introduced 34m, a premium environmentally friendly air conditioning gas. 34m is a performance-enhanced R134a gas designed for medium temperature refrigeration and air-conditioning applications. It is an ideal replacement for the existing range of azeotropic and non-azeotropic refrigerants.
34m exhibits azeotropic characteristics operationally and offers the following benefits:
Contact: Mr. Dominic Drenen, Environmental Refrigerants Manager, Origin Energy, Australia. Tel: +61 (3) 9652 5561
New range of refrigerant lubricants
| CPI Engineering Services, South Africa, offers two different types of lubricants for use with highly fluorinated refrigerants such as R-134a (1,1,1,2 tetrafluoroethane). The RPAG Series fluids are made from a family of soluble polyglycol-based lubricants, which are inversely miscible with R-134a. The RPAG fluids have been designed mainly for automotive applications, but could also be employed in rotary screw compressors. They are not recommended for retrofit. The Solest Series products are formulated from modified ester base stocks to provide controlled miscibility, as well as solubility with all HFC-based refrigerants, including R-134a. They are mineral-compatible and can be used to retrofit existing CFC-based systems.
Hydrocarbon refrigerants are considered highly soluble in lower viscosity and reduced oil-film thickness. The washing away or absorption of lubricant into the gas phase in the compression cylinder may result in loss of lubrication. The CP-1516 Series selected polyglycols address these problems, as their lower solubility prevents dilution by hydrocarbons while their polar nature helps to preferentially wet lubricated surfaces.
Contact: Mr. Iain Johnstone, CPI Engineering Services, P.O. Box 26840, Houtbay 7872, Cape Town, South Africa. Tel: +27 (21) 790 8490; Fax: +27 (21) 790 8492.
Website: www.mbendi.co.za
Zero-ODP centrifugal chillers
| York International Corporation a global supplier of heating and cooling equipment based in York, Pennsylvania, the United States has developed a full range of zero-ODP centrifugal chillers that employ HFC refrigerants. York has announced that it will not offer new chillers using HCFC-123 refrigerant, as the legislated phase-out of HCFC refrigerants has begun in 2004. York has been aggressively pursuing the development of zero-ODP chillers, and has succeeded in putting on the market a full portfolio of HFC-134a (R-134a) centrifugal chillers such as electric-drive chillers, gas-engine-drive chillers, and steam-turbine-drive chillers. It also has air and water-cooled screw chiller models that employ zero-ODP refrigerants.
Website: www.jarn.co.jp
Energy-efficient industrial water chillers
| Ultracool chiller, developed and introduced by Donaldson Ultrafilter, is a new range of stand- alone, dedicated, industrial water chillers that are cost-effective and energy efficient. Water for the process is taken into the heat exchanger where it is chilled by a separate refrigerant unit by use of environmentally friendly and non-ozone harming refrigerants. The refrigerant circuit ensures the pre-set temperature is achieved.
Ultracool chillers, which have relatively small footprint, come in two distinct styles related to capacity Mini and Midi. The Mini series covers 10 units with cooling performances between 1.86 kW and 33.55 kW (1,600 kcal/h to 28,850 kcal/h), with the capability of handling nominal water flow rates up to 5,770 litres/hour. It employs the environmentally friendly refrigerant R134a. Cooling performances above 40 kW are covered by the Midi series, which includes seven models for cooling performances from 40 kW to 170 kW (34,400 kcal/h to 146,200 kcal/h). Motors are protected by circuit breakers, high and low pressure security switches, and flow and level switches. For demanding operating conditions, the Ultracool range is available in a Superplus format, which features an internal by-pass system, water filtration up to 50 m and a stainless steel pump.
Website: www.ferret.com.au
Absorption chiller-heater
| Yazaki Energy Systems Inc., Texas, the United States a leading supplier of non-CFC based cooling systems offers absorption chiller-heaters that use water as the refrigerant for protecting the environment and reducing the cost of energy. Double-effect cycles and advanced technology ensure high performance and long-term reliability. Capacities of 30 to 100 RT are available to cool or heat installations such as schools, offices, hospitals, hotels and industrial facilities.
Contact: Yazaki Energy Systems Inc., 13470 Omega Road, Dallas, Texas, TX 75244-4516, United States of America. Tel: +1 (972) 385 8725; Fax: +1 (972) 385 1324
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Website: www.escenter.org
Refrigeration oils for chlorine-free refrigerants
| Synthetic ester-based refrigeration oils for new chlorine-free refrigerants such as R-134a, R-404a, R-407c, R-410a and R-507 are being offered by Fuchs Petrolub AG of Germany. The function of oil in a refrigerator compressor is to lubricate the pistons, the motor, the valves and sometimes the slipping seals. Most conventional lubricants can no longer be used with the new chlorine-free refrigerants and refrigerant mixtures because they are insoluble. Reniso E refrigerator oils from Fuchs Petrolub display excellent miscibility with chlorine-free refrigerants.
The main advantages of Reniso E refrigeration oils are:
Contact: Fuchs Petrolub AG, P.O. Box 10 11 62, D-68145 Mannheim, Germany. Tel: +49 (621) 3802-0; Fax: +49 (621) 3802-1 90
Replacement for R-12
| AutoRefrigerants Inc. of Michigan, the United States, offers Freeze-12, a refrigerant alternative to R-12 (Freon) In air-conditioning systems. The performance and efficiency of Freeze-12 are very similar to that of R-12. The CFC-free Freeze-12 is non-flammable and is EPA-accepted. It is the ideal replacement for older R-12 systems because it works with existing R-12 lubricant. Mechanically, one may tap Freeze-12 cans with either its unique cantap or a universal side-tap. The latter would allow the use of standard R-12 gauges with the cans.
Contact: AutoRefrigerants Inc., 123 Lakeshore Drive, Lachine, Michigan, 49753, United States of America. Tel: +1 (989) 354 2836
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Website: www.autorefrigerants.com
Absorption chiller-heaters
Broad Air Conditioning Co. Ltd., China, is reported to be the largest absorption chiller company in the world and the only manufacturer to have all its chillers with CE mark, UL and ETL listing, and ASME certification. It specializes in the manufacture of absorption chillers/heaters, which employ a cooling cycle that uses naturally occurring fluids, water and lithium bromide, where water is the primary refrigerant and lithium bromide the absorbent. These chiller-heater systems are thermally activated to perform the absorption cycle using various kind of fuels such as natural gas, diesel, steam, hot water, or waste heat from generators and industrial systems. They are available with cooling capacities ranging from 16 kW to 23,260 kW (4.6 RT to 6,614 RT).
Cleaners and degreasers
| SMI Industrial Electronics of Canada offers cleaning and degreasing solvents under the brand MG Chemicals for use in the electronics industry. HFE Solvent 411 is a non-inflammable, non-conductive, solvent with fast dry time and very low toxicity. It could be used to clean energized circuits, contacts, motors and other electronic equipment. It is safe on plastics and leaves no residue. It is a TF solvent replacement, approved by SNAP without restrictions. The HFE Heavy Duty Cleaner Degreaser 412 has all the uses of HFE Solvent 411, but could also remove dirt, grime, grease, oil, oxides, silicones, flux and carbon. It has medium toxicity, is safe on some plastics, and is SNAP-approved replacement for 1,1,1 trichloroethane and HCFC solvent. These fully ozone-safe solvents are available in liquid and aerosol forms, in cans with variable valve that allows greater user control.
SMI also offers denatured Ethanol 4050, which is a special blend of ethyl alcohol, isopropanol and ethyl acetate. It is strong enough to clean grease, oil, smoke residue, ink, and both organic and inorganic dirt. It comes in , 1, 20 and 200 litre packs.
Contact: SMI Industrial Electronics, #109, 20120 64 Avenue, Langley, British Columbia, V2Y 1M8, Canada. Tel: +1 (604) 533 3967; Fax: +1 (604) 533 7056
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Website: www.smi-elec.com
Cleaners for contacts and circuit boards
| Amrep Inc. of Georgia, the United States, offers Misty brand of solvent cleaners for use in the electronics sector. The Misty Contact & Circuit Board Cleaner III is a fast-drying, non-conductive formulation that leaves no residue and is safe on plastics, rubber and metal. This ozone-safe spray product easily cleans oil, grease, flux, dirt and other contaminants from contacts, printed circuit boards, switches, motors, precision instruments, etc. It is highly inflammable (contains isohexanes and isopropyl alcohol) and is available in 16-ounce cans that deliver a stream spray.
Contact: Amrep Inc., 990 Industrial Park Drive, Marietta, Georgia, GA 30062, United States of America. Tel: +1 (770) 422 2071; Fax: +1 (770) 422 1737
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Website: www.amrep.com
Aqueous stencil/misprint cleaner
| Alpha Metals Inc., New Jersey, the United States, offers HYDREX A-Plus Aqueous Cleaner that can effectively clean uncured surface mount device (SMD) adhesives and solder pastes from stencils and misprinted assemblies. A-Plus Cleaner is a safe and non-inflammable blend of select non-ionic surface-active agents and de-ionized water. It is recommended as cleaning agent for electronics manufacturers who want:
Contact: Alpha Metals Inc., World Headquarters, 600 Route 440, Jersey City, New Jersey, NJ 07304, United States of America. Tel: +1 (201) 434 6778; Fax: +1 (201) 434 7508
New zero-ODP degreaser
| Global Plexus Sdn. Bhd. of Malaysia offers Electro, a specially formulated selection of rapid-drying solvents. Eelectro is a zero-ODP cleaner and degreaser for the removal of oily and greasy dirt and moisture. It is an effective replacement for 1,1,1-trichloroethane or similar solvents banned or restricted under the Montreal Protocol, and may be safely used on metals, plastics and even many painted surfaces. It finds use in cleaning and refurbishment of electric switchgear, motors and similar equipment, clean-up of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, removal of temporary protective coatings, etc. Electro, which is a blend of highly refined hydrocarbon and oxygenated solvents, is by far the quickest evaporating solvent degreaser available today. It is a clear, water-white liquid virtually insoluble in water, and is presented in an aerosol can that uses a hydrocarbon propellant.
Contact: Global Plexus Sdn. Bhd., A-25 1st Fl., Jalan IM 3/11, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia. Tel: +60 (9) 5735623; Fax: +60 (9) 5735562
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Website: www.globalplexus.com.my
Distillable solvent in-line cleaners
| Micro Care Corporation of Connecticut, the United States, offers Ionox BC, a patented non-linear alcohol defluxer formulated for cold cleaning. Ionox BC is often used as a stencil cleaner or a room-temperature wiping solvent because of its strong cleaning action, high flashpoint and zero ODP. It quickly dissolves oils, grease, ionic deposits, organic residues, silicones, inks and paints. Non-corrosive and ESD-safe, Ionox BC is typically used to clean tightly-spaced through-hole assemblies, surface mount boards, hybrids and even bare boards.
Ionox BC is primarily a non-linear alcohol made from renewable resources such as waste sugar cane, rice and wood by-products. This powerful ozone-safe alternative is completely volatile and will evaporate without residues. It is safe on most cured epoxies, flex laminates, solder masks, and most metals and alloys, but may attack some elastomers and polycarbonates.
Contact: Micro Care Corp. 595 John Downey Drive, New Britain, CT 06051, United States of America. Tel: +1 (860) 827 0626; Fax: +1 (860) 827 8105
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Low-foam aqueous cleaners
| ITW Rocol North America, the United States, has introduced a series of low-foam, biodegradable and recyclable aqueous cleaners for spray, immersion and ultrasonic applications. The Daraclean products, all liquid concentrates, include:
Contact: ITW Rocol North America, 3642 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025, United States of America. Tel: +1 (847) 657 5278; Fax: +1 (847) 657 4897.
Ultrasonic vapour degreaser
| Branson Ultrasonics Corporation, based in the United States, offers its BTC-200 ultrasonic vapour degreaser. The two-sump ultrasonic vapour degreaser is ideal for use with traditional solvents like trichloroethylene and methylene chloride, as well as many of the newer materials including HCFC, HFC, HFE, n-propyl bromide, AK-225, etc. With an 18 litre solvent capacity, the compact BTC-200 is ideal for use at individual production workstations or as a tool to develop processes for larger equipment.
The BTC-200 is designed to comply with EPA environmental regulations on solvent emissions. Some of its more important features are:
The controls are 24 V with digital readouts and the machine is constructed in 304 stainless steel.
Boron nitride aerosol
| Combat Boron Nitride Aerosol, from Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramics in the United States, is an aerosol spray consisting of boron nitride powder dispersed in anacetone carrier and carefully compounded with a small amount of binder to facilitate adherence. The propellant used is ozone-friendly and non-carcinogenic but inflammable. Combat Boron Nitride aerosol deposits a thin film (0.0005") of boron nitride powder, which is very lubricious, produces an excellent anti-stick surface and will act as an anti-oxidation barrier for up to 850C. It is chemically inert to most organic and corrosive agents, and is not wet by molten glass or slag. Combat Boron Nitride aerosol may be used as a coating for:
The aerosol comes in 12 oz cans. The approximate coverage of one can of aerosol is 75 sq. ft.
Ozone-safe pressurized duster
| Electron Microscopy Sciences of the United States has introduced a new line of 100 per cent ozone-safe pressurized duster products. This new formulation difluoroethane (Formula S) delivers pure, moisture-free blasts that remove dust and dirt particles. Formula S is considered non-inflammable and safe for normal use (though it contains some inflammable elements). Products in this range give 57 per cent more blasts per ounce and include:
For special applications, where inflammable elements are prohibited, the dusters are available with Formula N containing tetrafluoroethane. The new canisters will yield 20 per cent more blasts than the old ones. The models available in the Formula S are available in this range also. Another range Dust-Pro System containing tetrafluoroethane is available for 120 psi dusting (upright position) and chilling (inverted position) operations.
HFA-propelled MDI
| Inyx Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company based in the United States, has added to its development portfolio of proprietary products HFA-MDI delivery of salbutamol, which is the most widely prescribed short-term bronchodilator medication to treat breathing disorders. This follows positive results from a two-year stability study for a non-ozone-depleting hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propelled salbutamol metered dose inhaler (MDI), utilizing Inyxs patented lipid-binding technology for enhancing the delivery of inhalation-therapy drugs. HFA is the prime substitute for the CFC gas propellant used in MDI sprays that deliver approximately 95 per cent of all asthma medication.
The results of the successful two-year study on the salbutamol HFA-MDI are part of the intellectual property associated with the patented lipid technology that Inyx acquired in September 2004 from Phares Technology BV, the parent company of Phares Drug Delivery AG of Muttenz, Switzerland. Inyx plans to start scale-up studies on the salbutamol HFA formulation in early 2005. It has already commenced feasibility studies on HFA-MDI formulations of various lipid-enhanced combination drugs.
Contact: Inyx Inc., 825 Third Avenue, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10022 , United States of America. Tel: +1 (212) 838 1111; Fax: +1 (212) 838 0060
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: www.inyxinc.com
Silicone sponge using water as blowing agent
| Dow Corning, the worlds largest manufacturer of silicone rubber products, has developed new closed cell silicone sponge technology that replaces the traditional reactive chemical blowing agents and volatile organic compounds as the expansion source. Silicone sponge materials are used in applications that require the benefits of siloxane polymers such as low temperature flexibility, thermal insulation, electrical insulation and UV and ozone resistance. In addition, sponge rubber is lightweight, provides damping effect, and offers substantial cost reduction when compared with a compact elastomer because less material is used. Adding a chemical blowing agent to a rubber compound produces conventional silicone sponge, but these blowing agents may produce toxic by-products. Dow Cornings Silastic sponge technology employs water as the blowing agent to create uniform cellular sponge structure that can be used in food contact applications.
Website: www.dowcorning.com
Pentane metering unit
| Krauss-Maffei, Germany, offers pentane metering units for handling pentane during the manufacture of polyurethane products. Pentane-blown PU systems are used in the refrigeration industry and in pipe insulation. For example, cyclopentane, is a favoured blowing agent. However, the inflammable gas needs careful handling. Krauss-Maffeis Pentamix allows controlled processing of pentane. The Pentamix polyol/pentane premixing unit takes precisely defined volumes of polyol and pentane from the day tanks, mixes them and holds them in readiness for production in a specially designed container. It has:
The polyol/pentane containers are double-walled, blast pressure resistant and operate at pressures up to 145 psi.
CO2 metering system
| Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co. of Massachusetts, the United States, offers a carbon dioxide (CO2) metering system that allows precision control of C blowing agent into the primary extruder. Precise regulation of the foam blowing agent is essential to optimize foam sheet characteristics. The FoamCo2 high-pressure metering system has electronic flow control (less than 1 per cent variation), a two-stage gas intensifier pump that boosts CO2 gas pressure, regulatory valve system, and Nema 12 enclosure with easy-to-use pressure gauges and digital displays.
Key specifications include:
Contact: Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering Co., Blackburn Industrial Park, Gloucester, MA 01931-0900, United States of America. Tel: +1 (978) 2811800; Fax: +1 (978) 282 9111.
Slabstock machine
| RIM Polymers Industries Pte. Ltd. of Singapore is offering slabstock foaming machines manufactured by Laader Berg, Norway, which has been in the polyurethane industry for 40 years. The Maxfoam slabstock machines produce giant rectangular foam blocks, using the Maxfoam process. RIM Polymers can also supply Maxfoam machines with NovaFlex technology for production using carbon dioxide as blowing agent. This technology can be retrofitted to existing Maxfoam plants.
The Laader Berg concept produces large, high, flat-topped blocks, suitable for further processing into a wider range of products. The method is economical (8-12 per cent savings) due to minimum wastage, and offers excellent density distribution. The machines are easy to operate and require only 3-4 operators.
Contact: RIM Polymers Industries Pte. Limited, 209 Henderson Road, Henderson Industrial Park, Singapore 159551. Tel: +65 6278 3288; Fax: +65 6271 0426
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.rimpolymers.com
Blowing agent metering system
| Direct gas foaming can give expanded polypropylene (EPP) a performance edge over expanded polystyrene (EPS). The EPP foaming process offers materials with higher temperature resistance (up to 130C), microwaveability, improved stability and durability, smooth surface, and excellent recycling properties. Gas metering systems from Haskel Australia Pty. Ltd. meet all of the EPP foaming process demands.
Haskel air-driven pumps and boosters are used for injection of CO2, butane, nitrogen and pentane as blowing agents. Haskel systems, which can pump blowing agent in gaseous or liquid form, control flow from the point of bulk storage to the point of injection. Key specifications include:
Contact: Haskel Australia Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 267, Salisbury, Queensland 4107, Australia. Tel: +61 (7) 3277 9118
Drop-in replacement for halons
| PT. Hartindo Chemicatama Industri, Jakarta, Indonesia, offers AF11E, a drop-in replacement for halon BTM 1301 and halon BCF 1211. With an ODP of 0.016, GWP of 0.018, AF11E has the lowest environmental impact of most halocarbon alternatives. Key features include:
The company also offers AF11E range of portable fire extinguishers, which are available in sizes ranging from 300 g aerosol can to 100 kg mobile trolley unit.
Charged water mist for fire fighting
| Misting sprays are effective in quenching fires with considerably less water and little water damage. However, like all uncharged sprays, mist sprays are unable to convey droplets to cloistered areas where fires often break out. In contrast, in charged sprays, the charged droplet trajectories are controlled by mutually induced electrical forces that automatically drive them to grounded surfaces no matter how distant these surfaces are from the nozzle. This ability could potentially make charged water mist spray a replacement for halon.
Charged Injection Corporation (CIC) of the United States, working under Navy sponsorship, has developed a number of nozzles that are capable of providing high flow rate charged sprays. All CIC nozzles involve the same concept the driving of free charge (electrons) into a passing fluid. Once charged, the fluid predictably atomizes and self-disperses. CIC is under Navy contract to develop an electrostatic water mist nozzle using an electron gun to drive charge directly into water streams. This patented Spraytron technology uses a groundnut-sized electron gun as the source. This technique opens the way to the development of nozzles that are capable of operating at any flow rate.
Contact: Dr. Arnold Kelly, Chief Engineer, Charged Injection Corporation, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, United States of America. Tel: +1 (908) 274 1470; Fax: +1 (908) 274 1454
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.olcp.com
Halon reclamation
| In Australia, DASCEM Holdings Pty. Ltd. manages the national collection of portable halon extinguishers and reclaimation of halon from them by decanting the process of halon recovery (from the cylinder), filtration and reclamation. The recovery process is the removal of halon and nitrogen used to pressurize the cylinders in both the liquid and vapour phases from pressurized cylinders.
Two methods of halon recovery are used at the Australian National Halon Bank: Cylinder Piercing Technology (CPT) and Defender Units (DUs). Computer-controlled CPT is used to recover halon from portable fire extinguishers and fixed-system cylinders. Individual cylinders are securely clamped into a horizontal position and pierced through the sidewall. The halon flows through the centre of the piercing device and into the CPT unit, which is fully sealed to avoid atmospheric exposure. DUs are selectively used to recover halon from cylinders with head valve actuation if the cylinder is required for reuse. Quick fit couplings are used to connect halon cylinders to DUs, which act as pumping stations recovering the contents of the cylinder through the head valve. The recovery system removes a minimum of 99.5 per cent to the theoretical limit of 99.9 per cent of the liquid and vapour contents of the cylinders.
The impurities in the mixture of halon and nitrogen recovered are removed during the filtration process. The reclamation process involves separating the nitrogen from halon using a carbon dioxide cold-bath cooling system. Reclaimed halon is fully analysed using gas chromatography to ensure conformance with international specifications and transferred to bulk tanks for storage or eventual destruction.
Website: www.dascem.com.au
Methyl disulphide-metam sodium for weed control
| Researchers at the Auburn University & Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, the United States, have tested combination treatments of methyl disulphide (MDS) and metam sodium (MS) for weed control. Dr. R. Rodriguez-Kabana and Dr. Lee Simmons studied the herbicidal properties of MDS-MS combinations using sandy loam soil (pH 6.5, organic matter <1 per cent) from a cotton fields. The soil was infested with a variety of weed species principal among which were crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), pigweed (Amaranthus spp.), morning glory (Ipomea spp.), sicklepod (Cassia tora) and yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus). MDS and MS were delivered as a drench in water. MS was applied using the Vapam HLR formulation at rates of 6.4, 13.1, 26.2 and 39.2 mg a.i./kg soil. These rates were applied with MS alone and in combination with MDS at 750 mg a.i./kg soil. MDS was also applied alone at rates of 250, 500, 750 and 1000 mg a.i./kg soil. Each treatment was represented by 7 replications (pots) in a randomized, complete block design. Each pot contained 1 kg of soil. The pots with soil were covered with transparent polyethylene bags immediately after treatment. The bags were removed after 10 days and the number of weeds was noted at 10, 18, 25, and 39 days after application of the chemicals. Combination treatments resulted in superior control of all weed species compared with MDS or MS alone.
A similar study was carried out on the same plant species using combinations of MS and propylene oxide (PO). MS was applied using the Vapam HLR formulation at rates of: 6.4, 13.1, 26.2, and 39.2 mg a.i./kg soil. These rates were applied with MS alone and in combination with PO at 300 mg a.i./kg soil. PO was also applied alone at rates of 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg a.i./kg soil. Each treatment was represented by 7 replications (pots) in a randomized, complete block design. The pots with soil were covered with transparent polyethylene bags immediately after treatment. The bags were removed after 8 days and the number of weeds was counted at weekly interval for 3 weeks. In this case too, combination treatments resulted in superior control of all weed species compared with MS or PO alone.
Results of these studies suggested strong synergy for herbicidal activities between the two compounds. The data supported the possibility of using MDS-MS combination or MS-PO combination for development of alternatives to methyl bromide for soil fumigation.
Contact: Dr. R. Rodriguez-Kabana, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University & Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn, Alabama 36849, United States of America.
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.mbao.org
Efficacy of MB alternatives in vineyard
| Alternatives to methyl bromide for perennial crops must demonstrate efficacy not only for the growing season but throughout the early growth and fruiting years. A study led by scientists from the Agriculture Research Centres of the United States Department of Agriculture conducted field trials of vineyards planted in 1998, 2000 and 2001.
The investigation covered three grape variety/rootstock combinations own-rooted Thompson Seedless, Merlot on Harmony rootstock and Merlot on Teleki 5C rootstock. Soil samples were collected to a depth of 24 inches from each treatment/rootstock combination, processed by sugar flotation-centrifugation, and populations of root knot (Meloidogyne spp.) and citrus (Tylenchulus semipentrans) nematodes monitored. The investigations provided the following conclusions:
Contact: Dr. S. Schneider, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Centre, Parlier, California, CA 93648, United States of America.
VIF mulch in aid of fumigant reduction
| Growers depend on methyl bromide (MB) as part of the plastic mulch production system because it provides economical management of nematodes, most soil-borne diseases and weeds, especially yellow and purple nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus and C. rotundus). Agricultural researchers in the United States report that the use of virtually impermeable film (VIF) technology allows the use of significantly less MB, which will serve to achieve lower MB emissions from the treated soil while ensuring the same efficacy. Telone C35 would also work under the same system, to provide an alternative to growers whose interest is in the control of nematodes and soil-borne pathogens.
In tomato fields, the interaction between fumigant treatments and mulch types against nutsedge was found to be highly significant. In general, plots treated with MB at all rates provided excellent control of nutsedges, with the exception of MB applied at 79.4 kg/acre under PE mulch. Plots treated with Telone C35 at both the 98.5 and 132.5 litres/acre rate under VIF film provided adequate control of nutsedges. Other than the two highest rates of MB (117 and 157.8 kg/acre), only Telone C35 applied at a 132.5 litres/acre rate under PE film gave any reduction of weeds as compared with untreated plots. These data suggest that VIF mulch effected a greater reduction in the number of nutsedge plants than PE mulch. Similarly, the interaction between fumigant treatments and mulch types was highly significant in root knot nematode galling. The data suggested that the use of VIF film enhanced nematicidal activity of all three rates of MB and C35 at 132.5 gallons/acre as compared with traditional PE mulch.
VIF mulch helped retain lethal concentrations of MB for effective control of nutsedges in strawberry fields also, with half (196 kg/ha) that of standard application rate (392 kg/ha). There were no reports of reduced yield or plant growth owing to reduced rate of MB application when VIF was used as mulch.
Website: www.mbao.org


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A St. Paul Woman is Fighting for Custody of Her Dog Who Was Stolen, and Then Adopted Out to a New Family
Portia Miller of St. Paul adopted a Shih Tzu named Mercutio back in 2007, and the dog was stolen from her yard in 2013. Miller put up fliers all over the area but did not hear anything, heartbroken she figured she would never see her dog again.
Fast Forward to last week when she received a call from the Minneapolis Animal Control Agency saying her dog had been found as a stray, and she could come get him. The dog was micro chipped and that is how they were able to reach her.
Unfortunately when she arrived to get her dog she was told the dog had been adopted by another family during the 2 years he had been missing, and they were now the rightful owners. Apparently when the dog first disappeared in St. Paul, animal control did not check his microchip and so Miller was not notified. Their policy is, if the animal is not claimed after 5 days it is made available for adoption.
This is now a huge legal mess for Miller who will have to hire an attorney to fight for custody of her dog. I would be outraged If this happened to me and my family, this is the whole point of getting your animals micro-chipped and name tags etc. I could not even imagine after so many years of owning these animals for someone to say she was adopted out to another family, and how sad for this dog?
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Warmachine & Hordes
64 places.
Tickets are NOK 760.
Includes: lunch all 3 days
Gaming access: thursday evening onwards
kings of war
32 places.
Tickets are NOK 660.
Includes: lunch 2 days (sat & sun)
Gaming access: friday evening onwards
One-day ticket
Guildball (on trial)
One month before the event, we will open up for One-Day tickets for the people who can only attend one day, for various reasons.
But we want to give a lot of time to the people who want to attend the whole weekend to get their tickets first, and then fill up any remaining spots (if any) with One-Dayers.
Tickets will be NOK 460.
Includes: lunch for 1 day
Gaming access: one day of choice
We are trying Guildball this year!
If enough people buy a ticket, we will keep it in the program.
60 days before the event, we need 12 people paid at least.
Otherwise the event will be cancelled and all money refunded to those who have already paid.
Tickets are NOK 660.
Includes: lunch 2 days (sat & sun)
Gaming access: friday evening onwards
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Full refund: up until 60 days before the event you can get a complete refund, 100%. No hassle.
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No refund during the last two weeks before the event.
I have sorted my payment
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Go to our Rooms page to make your booking!
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Shift Engineer (Maintenance & Projects) - £35k base salary - Evesham - Continental shift pattern (average 13 shifts per month).
If you are a multi skilled Engineer, maybe a Maintenance Engineer but you want to do more than work through the same PPM's day in day out this role could be great for you. We are looking for a shift Engineer to deliver on maintenance both preventative and reactive but to also work on the ongoing development of the site and its equipment through involvement in projects across the business. We are really keen to find an Engineer that gets excited about new technologies and equipment coming to market, understanding them and then applying into site operations (we are always investing in our plants).
We need someone multi skilled and suitably qualified to work on electro mechanical equipment in a fast pace high volume manufacturing environment, a very well known and respected FMCG business.
The business is global, it's turn over is in the billions and they operate from over 200 locations. The product is something you will find in every food retail outlet and convenience store in the country. In short they are very big and do things properly.
The shift pattern is days and nights, 12 hour shifts but in a rota that sees you working on average 13 shifts per month with the rest being rest days. We are offering up to £35k, a great environment and the support you would expect from a market leader.
To be considered you will need to be multi skilled in electrical and mechanical engineering, ideally apprentice trained and have experience of automated manufacturing. Skills in turning and welding for machine part fabrication would be great if you have them.
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For many people, having a pool is a fulfilment of a personal dream. Visions of relishing the summer with a lovely barbecue in your backyard by the swimming area, surrounded by close friends and family, can put a smile on your face. However, that dream can become a nightmare if you hire the wrong contractor for the job. Here are some major tips to guide you through the process of selecting an ideal pool building contractor.
In any construction site, accidents are prone to happen. If you want to hire a pool building contractor, insist on a formal statement of coverage from the company's insurance agent (Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Coverage). Additionally, it is vital to go the extra mile and contact the insurance agent to validate if the contractor has coverage.
You could also ask for a formal written guarantee or warranty for any of the features you ask the contractor to install in your pool. Upon receipt, carefully read it through and ensure you have a full comprehension of what the coverage entails, such as a warranty on the tiles, plaster, shell plumbing and equipment. Additionally, critically keep an eye out for phrases such as "ground movement," and "shifting soils," as some pool builders tend to word their warranties with essential exclusions.
Formal Contracts
So now you have a contractor, but before jumping on board to sign a contract, analyse every line in your contract with your pool builder even before construction begins. Regardless of the promises your builder has made, read the contract carefully (especially thew conditions relating to schedule and payment) to ascertain that it includes everything you discussed.
A waiver would ensure that in instances when a contractor hires labourers and is unable to pay them, the labourers cannot claim against you or your property. A lien waiver ensures that the workers receive their dues. Thus, they cannot make claims on your property.
It is evident that hiring the best pool builders and contractors is not a walk in the park. It requires a thorough examination and extraordinary patience. However, when you make the right decision, the end result is your dream pool come true.


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I wear retainers, and my breath smells bad?
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how do i stop the ickyness?!?!?!
i wear the clear ones that are like a cover for teeth. i brush my teeth after most meals. i dont want to have bad breath for school!
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Animal Health, Feed Safety Concerns Boost Feed Antioxidant Market
GLOBAL - The world market for animal feed antioxidants is set to grow at more than five per cent annually, according to a recent market research report. et a CAGR of 5.07 percent over the period 2012-2016.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the global animal feed antioxidants market to grow at a CAGR of 5.07 per cent over the period 2012-2016.
One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing concern about animal health and feed safety. The world market for feed antioxidants has also been witnessing an increasing demand for natural antioxidants. However, the impact of global warming due to livestock production could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
The report, the 'Global Animal Feed Antioxidants Market 2012-2016', published in September 2013, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. It covers the markets in the APAC region, the Americas, and the EMEA region; it also covers the global animal feed antioxidants market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
For more information or to purchase this report, visit www.technavio.com/report/global-animal-feed-antioxidants-market-2012-2016.
The growth story of Nireus, Greece
Like all Mediterranean producers, Nireus has a strong need to market their product as fresh, affordable and high quality fish, with traceability as an important asset. Building a stable future for the company on both technical and business knowledge, Nireus realizes that a healthy economy in aquaculture can only be built on healthy fish.


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If May's strong auto sales are a good indication of things to come, dealers could be in for a very busy summer car-selling season. There were 1.6 million cars and light trucks sold, an increase of 11 percent compared to this time last year, helping offset winter's slower sales. This upward trend is in line with the traffic increases we're seeing across our sites. In particular, vehicle details page (VDP) views – a key indicator of serious shopping interest – increased 28 percent for new vehicles and 40 percent for used vehicles.
The Move to Mobile and Tablet Devices
As we noted last month, mobile and tablet devices are also becoming an increasingly important indicator of sales and a significant source for car shoppers' information needs. Consumers are changing their purchasing habits by using mobile and tablet devices before and during visits to showrooms, while dealers are embracing the need to meet these shoppers where they are – online and on the go.
As this shift occurs, mobile and tablet traffic to our sites has skyrocketed. In a year-over-year (YOY) comparison to May 2013, shoppers spent 127 percent more time and viewed 203 percent more pages on mobile devices. Even as vehicle recalls continue to plague the industry, dealers' streamlined marketing and sales strategies have better addressed consumer demand and helped build trust.
The combination of educated consumers and cognizant manufacturers and dealers is paving the road for a very positive 2014. Check back next month to see how our traffic trends compare to national auto sales numbers.
For additional coverage on the health of the auto industry in May, and how transparent marketing is assuaging consumer concerns and driving sales, check out this perspective from Fortune.
Dave Winslow is Chief Digital Strategist at Dealer.com


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Making games and selling them to publishers?
Working in the game industry is surely interesting. Especially pitching to publisher may seem scary to many and there are a bunch of legends circling around.
This video gives a nice compilation of stereotypes of the big game companies. I think the logo of Janka is cool 😛 Anyway, the company behind this video – Kixey seems to have quite nice jobs webpage. They do seem to have some attitude there.
Chrono Trigger Coming Soon!
I just noticed that Chrono Trigger is coming soon to iOS! I remember reading something about the eventual release somewhere, but the release date is coming close. For those who don't know what Chrono Trigger is, I just have one thing to say – Shame On You! The game is one of the best RPG games ever made (not counting FFVI & FFVII for example). It includes everything a nerdy guy can want – time travel, parallel universes, different endings, a frog man. For those who have no idea, I suggest checking out the wikipedia article. The rest of you, here is the soon-to-be-released-trailer (for iOS):
ps. I just bought myself the full special edition of Indie Movie. I have high hopes for this thing 😉


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We really did have a great day today. I know that many of you were really hurting when you came this morning and it is my prayer that you left refreshed and renewed to face this week. That Tommy's Word from God was something that will help you conqurer this weeks challenges. It is how we think that makes all the difference in the world isn't it!
I'm off to Lake Wales tomorrow for a meeting and then I will be back Tuesday morning. Got a long week ahead of me! But you know what? I am looking forward to it!
P.S. Devil! I resist you in the name of Jesus! Me and my family, our health and future are in the hands of God. This church belongs to Him and its future is determined by Him, not you. The people who attend this fellowship and under God's protection and blessing. May God grant them the desires of their heart as they pray for the will of God in their lives!


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Living Caverns
The rough-hewn majesty of this cavern far outpaces any delight in the multitudes of curves that form its enclosure. The glabrous grey granite is shot through with translucent obsidian, lending subtly-veined sparkle to the walls and the foot-trodden smoothness of the floor that shows centuries-old placements of the scarred trestle tables; carven hollows give homes for the glow baskets and the coat-pegs that line the walls. No mosaics, no painting, no tiles: just a few well-done tapestries mark the pathway that lead to the kitchen to the north and the inner caverns to the west, and frame the nighthearth's stew and snacks, while a heavier strip of oiled canvas shields the unwary from the wind in the bowl.
Scattered about in various perches and niches are fifty firelizards.
Tatia slips in from the Central Bowl.
Deep green is lit with a fire that smolders in the depths of Tatia's eyes, flaring now and then into flames. The intesity of her gaze is eased by the faint fleck of gold that mars the iris of her right eye, catching the light at odd moments. Further paradoxes twine themselves through the 'rider's appearance as a pale complexion smooths over a heart-shaped face, offering a stark contrast to the deep, nearly auburn red of hair that hangs straight and smooth to a spot just above the small of her back. On good days, that is. On bad, it flies in unmanageable tangles, and the 'rider has taken to forcing it into a thick plait in the effort to keep it under control. Both her nose and lips tend to be a little on the thin side - she'd call them 'delicate' - but she manages to hide this fact most of the time with either a bright smile or a withering glare. Her stature forces her to look up to most, refusing to give her the height she might want at times, but her frame is smoothly muscled, testimony to the constant activity life with Vespurath demands. Her movements have begun to hold a hint of the unconscious grace of someone who's nearly always moving.
Midnight sky slides down Tatia's frame in deepest indigo to coat her in the warmth of a summer evening. The leathers creep across legs, fitting well to provide ease of movement. Riding jacket is of the same purple-tinged blue, fitting loosely over her arms and fastening with a row of polished silver buttons. Soft fur edges the cuffs and lines the inside, warmth against the biting chill of ::between::. The midnight of jacket is disturbed by the dance of starbursts, stitched at random along neckline and button line before winding around the hem. The shirt under the jacket is simple, of a softer sky blue that speaks of midsummer's day rather than evening. A dipping 'v' neckline leads into cap sleeves, and the hem ends just low enough to slide over hips . Gloves to match the lightness of the shirt fit snugly and tightly, keeping her grip firm. Boots of a shade even deeper than indigo wind their way up her calves, laced up the side for a tight fit.
Cords dance together, one blue, one black, twining in a single loop as each stuggles for dominance. The opposing colors are threaded together with one of deepest, sage-splattered green, a ribbon that proclaims proudly that Tatia is a 'Reaches greenrider.
She is awake and looks alert.
Tatia is 22 Turns, 6 months, and 17 days old.
Linora takes the long stairway from the crafting area two steps at a time, just barely slowing her headlong progress as she reaches the bottom to something just a bit more civilized as she all but bursts into the caverns. With a quick glance around, just to see who's about, she slips over to the hearth, weaving between tables and chairs, and fills a large mug with steaming broth. Mmmmm.
Tatia enters with a cheery jaunt to her step, though her expression doesn't quite match it. What exactly her expression /is/, however, isn't quite clear, since it's soon obscured by a rather violent sneeze that stops her in her tracks and sends glances toward her from those near her. With a faint from, she rubs at her nose, then moves a bit further in the direction of the food. And more importantly, the tea.
Linora looks up at the sneeze, along with several other people apparently, so probably Tatia won't notice the grin that lights Lin's face as the greenrider approaches the hearth. "Hey, Tat," she greets cheerfully, stepping aside to make room. "Got a cold or somethin'?"
"Or something," Tatia states, sniffling a bit as she moves toward Linora and takes her place at the hearth. "Sharding thing snuck up on me earlier this sevenday, and I feel like I haven't been able to breathe for /months/ now."
Linora nods, clutching her mug with both hands and blowing steam off the top. "Too bad," she says, her tone simple and sincere. "Least it's getting warmer out and stuff. Seen a Healer yet?" Because that would be the obvious thing to do, and Lin's got a good handle on Obvious.
Tatia shakes her head, reaching for a mug of her own. "I keep thinking that it'll clear up on it's own. I just seem to keep sneezing, though." She frowns faintly as the mug is filled with steaming tea, head tilting toward Linora. "How long are you guys here for, again?"
"Another half-Turn or so," Linora replies equably. She's definitely resigned herself to the weather, but she's become noticeably more cheerful with the lengthening days. "The charts gotta have all four seasons, an' we just got here at the beginning of winter." She settles herself in one of the hearthside chairs, kicking off her shoes and tucking her stockinged feet up under her skirts. "You prolly oughtta go t'morrow, if you're still sneezing and stuff," she suggests helpfully. "On accounta they prolly got something that'll help." Or maybe they'll just tell the greenrider to rest for several days. Which would also probably help.
Tatia offers another sigh, which is swiftly followed by a sniff that doesn't seem to do much to help the state of her clogged nose. "I sharding hope so... perhaps I will try, then. I'm rubbing my nose raw with kerchiefs, as it is." Her fingers curl around her mug, absorbing the warmth eagerly. "Well, at least it's getting warm again, eh? Not quite Gar, but.. not snowy, either."
Linora nods eagerly. "I can't wait for summer," she says brightly. Maybe it won't be like Gar, but at least it'll be warm... won't it? She steals a look at Tatia's nose--oooh, it /is/ red!--before quickly returning her focus to her breakfast. Yes, she just got up. "It gets really cold up on the Star Stones an' stuff, even now. It was really bad in the snow and stuff."
Well.. somewhat warm. Tatia still sneaks off to Gar to bathe Vesp, though, which is likely a good indication of just how warm it gets. "I'm sure it was.. riding sweeps isn't all that fun, either," Tatia reponds, nose wrinkling faintly at the thought. "Especially if you get the night ones... suppose it's about like sitting up there peering at the stars."
Linora giggles. "Don'tcha gotta do that anyhow, with Vespurath?" The dragon who likes looking at stars? She takes a long sip of broth at last, closing her eyes as the steam bathes her face, then she shrugs. "I never got flown straight anyplace, anyhow. Between's cold enough." She grins a little and snuggles deeper into her chair, casting a rueful look back to the stairs. It's getting dark, and she knows it.
Tatia rolls her eyes, though she's smiling as she does so. "Aye, we do," she admits, sipping slowly at her drink before blinking at Linora. "Never flown /anywhere/ straight? At all?"
Linora thinks for a minute, her brow furrowing in concentration, then shakes her head. "Ali took me on a tour, ages ago, but it was a bunch of hops Between an' circling over places. Mostly." The little grin returns, almost sheepish this time. "Not like appies rate a lotta dragonrides," she reminds her friend.
Tatia grins, lifting her mug in indication. "Depends on who you know, now doesn't it?" she questions with a swift wink. "And you really ought to get one over the mountains sometime.. it's absolutely incrediable. Breath taking, even. We fly it straight sometimes just for the view."
Linora giggles, then nods. "I s'pose," she agrees, thinking of a number of 'unofficial' visits and conveyances. After another sip of broth she gives Tatia a broad grin. "That'd be fun, if it ain't too cold." A nice view is a Good Thing, but not worth freezing over. Unless one is required to do so, of course. Ahem.
"Well, it won't be soon enough," Tatia points out with another sip of her mug before she frowns faintly, then sighs. "Shards... I've got to go, Linora. Come see me sometime if you want a ride, though."
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From 15-21 May 2017 Deaf Awareness Week will celebrate collaborative work that has made a difference for people who are deaf or have a hearing loss.
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Emily Blunt's dad has shown his approval for the upcoming nuptials of his daughter to actor John Krasinski.
The couple, who announced their engagement through the US Office star's publicist, haven't commented on their new status, but the Young Victoria actress' father, leading criminal judge QC Oliver Blunt, has voiced his approval.
"We are very happy for her. He is a lovely guy, very bright and a great companion for Emily," he told the Daily Express.
"We have met him of course – he was here to support Emily at the premiere of Young Victoria."
He also revealed that it's still early days and couldn't say if the wedding would be held here or in the US – John's native country – adding: "It's too early to say."
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Ted Kord, friend and protege to the original Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, assumed the hero's mantle when Garrett was fatally injured in combat with robots commanded by Ted's uncle, Jarvis. Unfortunately Ted did not inderit any of Dan's superpowers and instead studied a variety of martial arts skills, and invented a multitude of non-lethal weapons, none greater than the "bug", his solar powered, stealthy, crime fighting vehicle.
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17 Characters Who Should Have Stayed DeadPaul Dailly at . Comments
There's a whole grieving process when a much-loved character is killed off in your favorite show.
You get so attached to characters that when it's time for them to go, you want them to stay on the show forever.
It's difficult enough to say goodbye to characters, but when they're brought back into the land of the living in a convoluted way, you'd much prefer if they stayed dead.
Why mess with the integrity of the show?
We've compiled a list of characters who should have stayed dead.
1. Peter - Teen Wolf
2. Alison - Pretty Little Liars
3. Tony - 24
4. Madison - American Horror Story: Coven
5. Rumple - Once Upon A Time
6. Mama Pope - Scandal
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6 Things I Like About My Job
Before I dive in, I think I should give some background information about my job...
Instead of doing my work-study job on campus as part of my financial aid package, I have the privilege of working off-campus at a local non-profit as a Bonner scholar. If you remember from a blog post in the spring, I wrote about applying to several jobs for the next three years. As a result, I've accepted a work-study position at the Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown Saint Paul as their Activate Program Intern.
The Activate program occurs every Saturday from noon to 4pm, where museum volunteers run activity tables (ranging from building circuits to drawing tiny drawings under a microscope to making stop-motion videos) on the exhibit floors inside the museum. The activity tables are aimed at the museum's younger visitors (about 12 and under) and to help them understand some science concepts. I work two days a week currently: Tuesday mornings and all day Saturdays. I'm still in the process of figuring out my job as I go since I've only started working a month ago; however, I do help oversee the museum volunteers and help set up activities on Saturdays. Past Tuesdays, I have been translating activity descriptions into Spanish and reorganizing activity shelves.
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Some people feel that selling something for more than was paid for it is somehow dishonest—that a company can make a retail profit only by ripping off its customers.
They view every transaction as a zero-sum game: one party wins only when the other loses. They don't recognize that in a good transaction both parties benefit—both get something they would rather have than what they gave to get it.
A shopper chooses the best value available to him to meet his particular need. The store that anticipated the need and met it more attractively than its competitors gets the sale. A retail profitisn't due to ripping the customer off; it's the store's payment (and incentive) for anticipating and meeting the customer's need.
If the customer is unhappy with his purchase, he'll stop buying from the store. If the store is unhappy with its profit, it will stop selling the product or serving the market. But if both are satisfied, they'll continue doing business together.
Retail profit is far from immoral. It's the most effective and efficient economic incentive yet devised and has created for all of us the highest standards of living the world has ever known.
A business that doesn't make a profit isn't a business long.
Retail profit allows us to continue our work. It lets us take care of our customers as both we and they think they should be. It allows us to pay competitive wages and offer health and retirement benefits. Profit lets us maintain and improve the workplace.
Ironically those who feel a business shouldn't earn a profit are the ones who feel most cheated when an unprofitable company cuts wages and benefits or goes out of business, leaving employees without work.
On rare occasions a product is so desirable and competition so limited that a store can turn a profit regardless of how well it executes. Some of us stand in long lines to get the latest electronics, newest video game, or hot Christmas toy because it's the only way to get something we want badly. But those situations are rare and short-lived.
In the normal retail world, having the product is only the starting line of the competition and gets us nowhere close to break-even. Turning the bottom line from red to black requires a combination of many little details—effective advertising, convenient location, attractive displays, knowledgeable salespeople, visible signage, reliable systems, quick checkout ….
The formula isn't secret. It just requires continuous attention, hard work, and persistence.
Retail profit allows a store to pay higher wages, provide better benefits and perks, afford new technologies, and create a more comfortable and attractive work environment.
Profit relieves constant performance pressures and avoids looming threats of layoffs and dismissals; it gives management and employees latitude to try innovative ideas and promotions and to expand into new opportunities and products. It affords the personnel and equipment needed to serve customers well and create a base of customers who respect and appreciate the store and its employees.
Creating a good workplace is much easier when we have profits to work with.
Managers who assume employees aren't interested in or can't handle retail profit information underestimate their people. It would be a poor employee who never gave a thought to the store's need to sell for more than what it pays.
Without access to actual numbers employees envision the store's gross margin to be mostly net profit, and they assume the owner takes it home—profoundly wrong data for decision making as well as for engendering commitment.
With the exception of individual payroll information (which everyone expects to be confidential but never is), a P&L contains few numbers that are critically sensitive. Employees can not only understand income and expense items but can directly influence many of them.
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The funny thing about Democrats is that automatically count all African-Americans as liberals who support Hillary and her left-winged visions of politics. Liberals totally forget that the black community can think for itself and develop critics and feelings based on their daily observations, not their fake Democratic crap.
A classic example of an African-American wise man who liberals routinely pretend don't exist is distinguished conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Liberals in Obama's government recently got Thomas and his political allies extremely mad by failing to include him in the government-funded Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History in Culture in Washington, D.C. In a surprise move, Thomas will be sending these nasty liberals an epic message.
According to reports, Vice President Mike Pence will be writing a new chapter in history when he is sworn in during the inauguration. Clarence Thomas has decided to swear in Pence and thus will be the very first African-American Supreme Court justice to administer the oath of office to a vice president or president.
Corrupted Liberals are still mocking Trump with their completely nonsense statements like "not a legitimate President."
These ill tactics are not new to the experienced Supreme Court Justice who had felt their wrath on his skin when he barely came out clean from a sex scandal they linked to him.
Thomas has trashed Obama's use of the courts to advance his agenda, saying, "With such unchecked judicial power, the court day-by-day, case-by-case, is busy designing the Constitution — as Justice [Antonin] Scalia once quipped — instead of interpreting it." Thomas clearly found a kindred spirit in Pence, who has said, "The modern presidency has drifted far from the great strength and illumination of its source: the Constitution."
Here are his words back in 2008 after Obama's administration harassment.
He Literally SLAYED THEM!!!
Way to go Clarence Thomas for standing your ground and writing a new chapter in history! Together with Trump and Pence!
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