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Day 1 Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona at any time. As your fellow travellers are arriving throughout the day, there are no planned activities. Check-in to the hotel (check-in time is approx. 3pm) and enjoy the city. In the evening meet your fellow group members at 7pm to go over the details of your trip. Check the notice boards or ask at reception for the exact location of this group meeting. After the meeting, you can head out for a meal at a local restaurant with the group (optional). Please make every effort to arrive on time for this important group meeting. If you are delayed, please contact the hotel or the emergency contact numbers in your trip dossier. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will then leave you a message at the front desk. If you arrive early why not spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Spain's second largest city, known worldwide for its dynamic atmosphere and exciting style. Barcelona may be Spain's second largest city, but it's the capital when it comes to fashion, architecture, food and music. Renowned for its dynamic atmosphere and groundbreaking style, Barcelona is always fun and exciting. As the most cosmopolitan and economically active city in Spain it has always shown its will to be modern. Barcelona is always at the forefront of the latest international styles, whether it be in architecture, fashion or ways of thinking. There is plenty of history too: visit the old Gothic Quarter with its maze of dark streets, historic cathedral, medieval buildings, bars and cafes. Stroll the Rambla, a large tree-lined pedestrian boulevard perfect for people-watching and window shopping, ending at the harbour front facing the Mediterranean Sea. Make sure to view Gaudi's most famous work, the Sagrada Familia cathedral, an inspiring yet bizarre testament to the artist's unique vision. Should you need some quiet time away from it all a visit to the imaginative Park Guell will cure all ills, as you stroll the tree lined paths and admire more of Gaudi's creative genius at play. For nightlife, the highest concentration of young and beautiful locals dancing the night away – both in the bars and on the street – can be found near the intersection of Santaló and Mariano Cubi streets. Here you can always find good music, good drinks and lots of fun. Another good nightlife spot for meeting the fashionable locals of Barcelona is on the Plaza Francesc Maciá.
Days 2-3 Olot (2B)
We begin our journey with a morning train to the medieval town of Ripoll where our bicycles await us. Today we take the Bici Carril, a former railway line that has been transformed into a bicycle route, and which leads all the way from the Pyrenees as far as the Mediterranean Sea. The trail, gently graded and easy to follow, takes us through varied rural scenery, dotted with small Catalunyan villages and sunflower fields. We pass over a hill approximately 7-8km, which requires a fairly good fitness level. Total biking distance to Olot is approximately 40km. We leave Ripoll behind us and follow the Bici Carril through the lovely village of Sant Joan de les Abadesses on our way to the historic town of Olot where we spend the night. The following day we have time to explore this lovely village and choose from the many optional activities available in the area. The historic town of Olot is located within one of the most important volcanic areas in Europe, the Natural Park of the Volcanic Area of the Garrotxa. This impressive volcanic landscape, combined with the plant species of the area, lends the region its unique natural beauty. The scenery here is varied and often spectacular: dense oak forests, valleys both narrow and wide, white cliffs striped with bands of deep green trees clinging to ledges. If you feel energetic there are two nearby volcano trails, Santa Margarida and Croscat, both with stunning views and delightful scenery. People have lived here for thousands of years and used the land gently. See towns and stone farmhouses perfectly placed to catch the best sun while shielding themselves from the worst winds. Hillsides are terraced with intricate dry walls and tiny country churches serve a social as well as spiritual purpose. All are signs of a life of harmony that was all but lost when nearby cities offered promise of a better future. Only now people are slowly starting to return to their roots and the lifestyle of yesteryear in these intricate hills and valleys. Today also marks our entry into the Catalan Pyrenees proper, where we will spend most of our trip. The Catalan Pyrenees consists of a mountainous strip nearly 250km long, stretching from the Val d'Aran to the Mediterranean. The range includes some of the highest peaks in Europe, including Mount Aneto (3404m) in the Maladeta Massif. For an area renowned for its varied landscape, the peaks themselves are surprisingly similar, including the glacial cirques with their lakes and ponds. Visualize crystal clear mountain streams running through deeply carved valleys lined with pine forests. The region is made up of several sections, each making up its own natural region. These sections are based on a major river valley and possess their own distinct personality and history. The regions are the Val d'Aran, Ribagorça, Pallars, Alt Urgell, Cerdanya, Ripollès, Garrotxa and Empordà. Visitors to the Catalan Pyrenees can enjoy a wide range of attractions, magnificent scenery, villages steeped in character, facilities for all types of mountain sports and delicious culinary specialties. It is an area where time honoured traditions still hold true. Estimated Travel Time by bus/train: 2 hours Biking distance: 40km Elevation: Start: 690m; Highest: 1000m; Finish: 450m
Days 4-5 Girona
Start the morning on the Bici Carril, as we cycle along from Olot to Girona (55km). Most of the time there are gentle gradients as you wind your way through sunflower fields and tree lined canopies, crossing rivers and the occasional road until we reach our destination – Girona. Girona (also spelt Gerona in Castilian Spanish and English), an ancient walled city situated atop a hill overlooking the Onyar River, is the most fought after town in all of Catalunya. Dating back to Roman times, Girona has been the scene of bloody battles in every century since. For nearly two hundred years Girona was controlled by Arabs, followed by over 600 years of Jewish control. Girona was besieged a total of 21 times, and in the nineteenth century it earned itself the nickname "Immortal" by surviving five attacks, the longest of which was a seven-month assault by the French in 1809. Not surprisingly, all this turmoil has bequeathed the city a hotchpotch of architectural styles, from Roman classicism to modern, yet the overall impression for the visitor is of a medieval city, its attraction heightened by its riverside setting. Many bars and restaurants line Girona's Calle la Força, in the centre of the old city. The areas that surround the Rambla, Libertan and Plaça del Vi, are two of the best areas to grab a bite to eat in the afternoon since they have ample outdoor seating. Another little enclave of restaurants with good menús del dia is over the river in Plaça de la Independencia. Biking distance: 55km Elevation: Start: 425m; Highest: 600m; Finish: 100m
Days 6-7 Sant Feliu de Guíxols/Barcelona (1B)
Take a rest from your biking and spend a well-earned free day in Girona walking along the Passeig Arquaeologic, located outside the city walls, for an astounding view of the cathedral's eleventh Century Charlemagne Tower. Don't miss the gorgeous Banys Arabs, or Arab baths, built in the late twelfth Century; during the 1992 Summer Olympics this area was used for sculling. Or, if you'd rather stay on the saddle, you can take the opportunity to cycle to the nearby lake Banyoles where you can swim, row or go fishing.
Day 8 Barcelona (1B)
Departing Girona on our bikes we cycle the rest of the Bici Carril 40km to the Mediterranean Sea at Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Most of our trail crosses meadows and pine and eucalyptus forests. Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a typically Mediterranean town in the heart of the Costa Brava. The coastline surrounding Sant Feliu is full of contrasts, with stretches of cliffs interrupted by coves and bays with fine sand beaches. The town's beaches offer tons of opportunity to participate in a number of water sports. The countryside surrounding Sant Feliu offers fantastic hiking and biking opportunities. The town is situated in the Aro valley and surrounded by the Gavarres hills, the Montclar Mountain and the Cadiretes massif, with typically Mediterranean woods of pine and oak, and countless paths passing through dense vegetation. The coastal paths reveal a landscape of cliffs, coves and bays, and beaches where summer homes from days past still remain as a reminder of the longstanding popularity of the region. Sant Feliu de Guíxols is a town rich in culture, history and architectural heritage. An outstanding example is the architectural complex of the Monastery, built in 1723 by the Benedictine Order, which includes the Porta Ferradaj, the symbol of the town, and the towers of the Corn and Fum. Nowadays, the Monastery complex is the home of the Cultural Centre and the History Museum, which displays art from the town's past. The Cultural Centre organises numerous exhibitions and activities all year round. Signs of the town's seafaring past are evident in the 18th century Old Fort and the Sea Rescue building, located at the old medieval harbour. But Sant Feliu also has other landscapes, such as the surroundings of the chapel of Sant Elm, built in 1723 over the remains of a defence tower, with impressive panoramic views. Besides the obvious attractions of its many wonderful beaches, the Costa Brava (meaning Wild Coast) is also an ideal base from which to explore the countless treasures of Catalunya. Go for a swim or walk on the beach at the end of your active day, and make sure to enjoy some of the great local seafood for your evening meal. Biking distance: 40km Elevation: 80m ; Highest: 120m; Finish: 10m


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IMLS Releases 2011 Public Libraries in the United States Report
Statistical analysis shows how investments affect library usage
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services released its Public Libraries in the United States Report, an in-depth examination of Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 survey data with important findings about the state of public library service in the U.S.
The Public Libraries in the United States Survey (PLS) examines when, where, and how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public. These data, supplied annually by more than 97 percent of public libraries across the country, provide information that policymakers and practitioners can use to make informed decisions about the support and strategic management of libraries.
The robust report, produced each year by IMLS, aggregates data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia to provide national trends and estimates; offers an in-depth analysis of 13 key indicators of library investments and library use, including per-capita estimates to compare performance across libraries; and offers an analysis for each state that contrasts state level data to corresponding regional and national statistics.
For the first time, the agency used statistical modeling to examine the relationship between investments in public libraries and use of libraries and found that in most cases when investment increases, use increases, and when investment decreases, use decreases, and that these relationships persist over time.
The findings also indicate the ways in which library service is fundamentally changing. Reductions in physical visits to the library are associated with investments in e-materials such as e-books, which may be an indication that services are moving online, allowing people to perform library transactions such as checking availability of materials, checking them out and returning them online. And, an overall reduction in computer use could correspond with investments in wireless, which libraries have made so that customers can use their own devices. These changes signal the need for new data elements for the survey to allow a closer examination of electronic delivery of library collections and services.
Among the key findings:
Public Library Use
Public Library Resources and Services
The full report is available at www.imls.gov/PLS2011.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sacred Sexual Healing
Get to the heart of why your hands-on sacred sexual healing is a spiritual/religious practice and why it is protected by the U.S. Constitution. Learn to understand and work with a new glossary of terms which clearly separates 'ordinary' sex work (which is illegal in most states) from sacred sexual healing. Why is orgasm a 'holy moment' with Source? How does Tantra / Taoist practice / Goddess Worship / Shamanism differ from most other religions? Understand and use time-proven methods to stay out of the gray area with the law when it comes to nude strangers, orgasms and money. The hot-button of "O & A" (offer and acceptance); Double-agents, government spies and other shadow work, using light & love; identify your core mission and gifts as a guide and healer. How to assess with just one hug; how to include relevant soul guidance in every session; how to stay 'in office' and what you must do if you get knocked out of office; the self-sovereign healer & their unique matrix; putting a positive spin on misplaced desire or unbounded lust; lust and boundaries in the 'now'; intention setting, blessings, prayers, miracles and more!
Tracy Elise, your Teacher, has practiced as a full spectrum sacred sexual healer for 9 years, with over 5000 intimate hours as a Whole Body Healer & Tantra Guide in the temple's Transformation Chambers. Expect laughs and tall-tales, plus using the magnetic universe to create your juiciest year ever! More
Creating & Holding A Sacred Sanctuary
The room you receive seekers and clients is a healing tool in itself. From your walkway and entrance to the water (bath) room and in the chamber itself; create a magical mystical atmosphere. Understand the use of the 4 elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) and the 5th element of Spirit; use of Altars and Deities; how color heals; how to change colors easily in a chamber; LIGHTING the chamber for inspiration beauty and flexibility; temperature control- how to do it, why it matters. Sound management for creative and complete control of outside noise; Eco-friendly effective sanitation procedures; SAFETY analysis for your site; linens & laundry, best choices. COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLISTS for transformation chamber set up, supply sources and cleaning. More
The Questions and Answers About Having a SAFE Practice That You Have to Know
Types of calls, re-directing, be seen as a resource; use divination to screen, money, advertising, & glossary of temple terms. Language is everything! Learn to communicate safely what your ministry is all about. Attract the right seekers and initiates, graciously re-direct callers who don't match. How to convert the 'unchurched' (those confusing your offerings with escorting or sensual massage parlor services). Clearly separate yourself once and for all from 'normal' sex work. Be empowered in Gate Keeping Ministry, you'll never worry about government agencies again! More
Examine all of the Entities that Government Understands
For Profit, Non-Profit, Educational or Religious? Freedom of Religion * Separation of Church & State * Constitutional Law vs Common Law (law as it is practiced) * For Profit (business) / Not-for-Profit Educational & Non-Profit Spiritual or Religious (501 C3 co-created with the federal government) / Corp Sole (acknowledgment within and by your state government) / Free Church (informing your city/county or borough that you exist). The class and handouts will outline why you need to Declare your Legal Status and will examine the types of entities that all government agencies understand and respect. Mentor relationships have been established for all types of legal entities contained in the class. This is a great place to get an overview of your options to learn from existing sole-proprietorship, small business, church or school. Which model do you align your own practice with, and why? Spend some time studying 'what works' and choose your right money design. More
Present and Powerful in Print, Press & the World Wide Web
Out in the 'world' advertising and marketing dominate our thought processes. How do you reach those who really need your counsel and healing? This class tells you all you need to know to promote your healing practice. Once you know your core gifts to share, you can begin to magnetically draw in the seekers and clients who'll appreciate your sessions. Ceremony & ritual to use the living matrix, meet your financial needs. KEYWORDS and IMAGE choices to set your practice apart; You'll receive a comprehensive list of places to run your ad notices, both print and electronic; how to get a web site up easily and cheaply if you don't have one already; cultivating the site for maximum traffic; print ads and their placement; ideas for free publicity; when, where and how to give talks for the public; great places to order cards/brochures/promotional pieces; strategic social marketing (Facebook, Twitter and others). We invite you to bring a printout of your current ads / photos; we'll analyze your image and text in class and describe 'what you are calling in. More
Choose & Use Your Building Wisely
City, neighborhood and building selection. Zoning considerations / Traffic flow & parking / Neighborhood Councils & Home Owner Associations / Working with landlords, real estate agents and government officials. Good / Better / Best facility comparisons, how does your temple home or healing arts center rate? What type of building is best? What type of buildings / neighborhoods should you tread lightly? Sample ads 'Real Estate Wanted' and inquiry to owners and agents. Where to buy liability insurance, where to file ministry / temple / church documents; what natural elements will you require? Esoteric and practical considerations for your sacred space; sample letters & records used in acquiring temple rentals. More


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PFAF Books ** Please visit the shop to view our books in paperback and digital formats. We have books on Forest/Woodland Gardening, Edible Plants, Edible Trees and a French translation of Edible Plants. All proceeds from the shop go towards the projects of the charity, Plants For A Future.
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The main aims of the charity are researching and providing information on ecologically sustainable horticulture, promoting a high diversity, holistic and permacultural approach namely 'woodland gardening'. We aim to use a minimal input of resources and energy, create a harmonious eco-system and cause the least possible damage to the environment whilst achieving high productivity.
Plants For A Future Yearly Appeal
Plants For A Future (PFAF) is a small not-for-profit UK based charity organisation. For fifteen years PFAF has been providing a free information service on edible plants and those with medicinal and other useful properties. Over the past four years we have improved the content and presentation of the site to bring it into line with the expectations of current internet users. To do this we have employed specialists in plants and in technical aspects of database and website design and development – people who work for us at modest rates of pay because they are committed to what PFAF is doing.. more >>
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There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food. However, there are hundreds of less well-known edible plants from all around the world that are both delicious and nutritious. It is our belief that plants can provide people with the majority of their needs, in a way that cares for the planet's health. A wide range of plants can be grown to produce all our food needs and many other commodities, whilst also providing a diversity of habitats for our native flora and fauna. This book describes and provides advice on growing some of the lesser known and unusual edible plants, with an emphasis on perennials. Information includes: Alternative Fruits and Root Crops, Edible Leaves, Edible Flowers, Winter Salads, Staple Seed Crops and Useful Weeds. More
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Il existe plus de 20 000 espèces de plantes comestibles dans le monde et pourtant, 90% de notre régime alimentaire ne se compose que d'une vingtaine. Pourtant, des centaines de plantes comestibles moins connues, venant du monde entier sont à la fois délicieuses et très nutritives.
Nous sommes convaincus que les plantes peuvent répondre à la majorité de nos besoins, tout en respectant la santé de notre planète. Un large éventail de plantes peuvent être cultivées pour satisfaire tous nos besoins alimentaires et bien d'autres encore, tout en offrant une grande
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Cet ouvrage vous fera découvrir comment cultiver et utiliser quelques-unes de ces plantes moins connues, en particulier les plantes vivaces. More
In a woodland garden everything grows together in a way that is very similar to a natural woodland but with the trees and shrubs all bearing edible crops, and with many different edible herbs and vegetables growing under them. Instead of battling against nature, this is a garden that works in harmony with it.
It is possible to plan out a woodland garden in a space as small as a backyard or as large as a few acres, using the guidelines that nature has shown us, but using species that can provide us with fruits, seeds, leaves, roots and flowers that are delicious and highly nutritious. More
A detailed look at 50 of our top trees including their edible and medicinal properties, physical characteristics, cultivation and propagation.
The way we currently produce our food is damaging both to ourselves and our planet. There is therefore a need to create gardens, woodlands and farms which are in harmony with nature. Natural ecosystems are good models, but many of the plants they contain are not necessarily edible. What we need is to discover and grow a wide variety of easily grown perennial and self-seeding annuals which provide delicious and healthy food, or are useful in other ways.
Describing plants such as these, both native to Britain and Europe and from temperate areas around the world, this book includes those suitable for: the ornamental garden, the edible lawn, shade, ponds, walls, hedges, agroforestry and conservation.
In this thoroughly useful book, Ken Fern shares his experiments and successes in growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees. Packed with information, personal anecdote and detailed appendices and indexes, this pioneering book takes gardening, conservation and ecology into a new dimension...more
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The Leaflet Collection. All 57 Plants For A Future leaflets in one convenient PDF eBook with 291 pages. For a small donation to Plants For A Future to help support and expand our activities you can now download the entire leaflet collection to view offline...more
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The Tangkoko Nature Reserve : Habitat of Tarsiers, Macaques, Maleos and Cuscus
Home » The Tangkoko Nature Reserve: Habitat of Tarsiers, Macaques, Maleos and Cuscus » Find Travel » Cha Cha Dive Lodge
Cha Cha Dive Lodge
Situated on the quite eastern part of Bunaken Island is the small, intimate and secluded Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort, accommodating a maximum of 20 guests in 10 twin or double bed en-suite cottages with large balconies overlooking the beautiful island of Siladen, the outer islands in the distance and the volcanoes of the mainland.
All cottages are constructed of local timber in traditional style, with private bathroom, verandah, mosquito net and ceiling fan - though breezy and comfortable on this part of the island, we have added A/C to all our Superior Cottages for guests that feel the tropics may be a little too hot.
The large balcony of the Restaurant, Bar and Reception area(24 hours) overlooks our private beach and house reef. From here you can marvel at the rising sun, full moon or just gaze empty minded into the star-studded night.
Our "Kitchen" provides a unique opportunity to taste the wonders of Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese and occasionally Western dishes, whether you like spicy food (our home-made Dabu Dabu is famous), are a vegetarian or just like a food adventure, our "Kitchen" will not fail you.
Cha Cha offers its guests a variety of activities from Scuba Diving through our PADI affiliated Diving Center, Diving Courses, guided snorkeling trips, guided treks around the island, massage service and of course.... tranquility..
Remote, unspoiled, Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort with its stunningly romantic settings, private beach and extraordinary house reef makes an excellent choice for couples, groups of friends, families, divers and non-divers alike.
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- Background
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- Stephen C. Hines, PhD
- Barbara S. Edson, RN, MBA, MHA
- Mary "Sue" Collier, MSN, RN, FABC
- Marcia Cooke, RN-BC, MSN, DNP
- Sarah Dalton, MA
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- Katie Johnson, MHS
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- Janine Douglass Reisinger, MPH, CIC
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- Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that roughly two million health care-associated infections occur each year in U.S. hospitals. These infections result in approximately $40 billion in excess health care costs and as many as 99,000 deaths. More people die as the result of health care-associated infections (HAIs) than from breast cancer, AIDS, and auto accidents combined. However there is good news: most HAIs are preventable.
In 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the HHS Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections. As part of this action plan, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) increased support and scope of a project funded in 2008 to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and funded a second initiative to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Both of these projects, On the CUSP: Stop BSI and On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI, apply the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) to improve the culture of patient safety and implement evidence-based best practices to reduce the risk of infections.
On the CUSP: Stop BSI
In 2003, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality (MHA Keystone Center), together with patient safety innovators from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality (formerly the Johns Hopkins University Quality and Safety Research Group) implemented a project in 127 intensive care units in the state of Michigan to apply the CUSP culture change model and evidence-based interventions to reduce CLABSI. The Michigan ICU project was an astounding success, achieving within 18 months a median CLABSI rate of zero and sustaining these reductions to the present time.
In 2008, AHRQ awarded a contract to the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), the research and education affiliate of the American Hospital Association, to work with project partners at Johns Hopkins and the MHA Keystone Center to replicate the 2003 Michigan ICU project to reduce CLABSI in ten states across the country. Like the earlier Michigan project, this new initiative, On the CUSP: Stop BSI, implemented the CUSP culture change model and evidence-based interventions to reduce CLABSI. AHRQ expanded the project nationwide in 2009 and in 2010 began providing limited financial support to states.
Forty-four states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico all enrolled hospitals in On the CUSP: Stop BSI, and collectively, more than 1,055 hospitals and 1,775 hospital unit teams have participated in the program. By September 2012, there had been an overall relative reduction of 40 percent in CLABSI rates in participating intensive care units, and more than 2,000 CLABSIs had been prevented. More than 500 CLABSI-related deaths were prevented, and more than $34 million in health care costs were avoided.
Case studies from the On the CUSP: Stop BSI initiative are available on the AHRQ website. The action guide, Stories of Success: Using CUSP to Improve Safety, tells the stories of four hospitals that participated in the initiative and applied the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program, or CUSP, to dramatically reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and other health care-associated infections.
On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI
In 2007, the MHA Keystone Center implemented a project to reduce CAUTI, the most common of all HAIs, in 163 inpatient units in 71 Michigan hospitals. The project implemented two separate bundles, one of which emphasized the timely removal of nonessential catheters and the proper care of necessary catheters, while the second bundle addressed the insertion of catheters, both appropriate indications and proper insertion technique. Participating hospitals achieved a reduction in indwelling catheters from 19 percent to 14 percent between January 2007 and December 2010, resulting in an estimated 26 percent reduction of patients with urinary catheters and a 30 percent improvement in appropriate catheter use.
The national On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI effort began in 2009 with AHRQ support and with the goal of reducing mean rates of CAUTI in participating clinical units by 25 percent. Like the Stop BSI initiative, Stop CAUTI looks to the work of the MHA Keystone Center as a model and uses the CUSP framework developed at Johns Hopkins to address culture change. On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI was expanded nationwide, and since the launch of the first cohort of participating states in late 2010, more than 1,300 units in approximately 850 hospitals in more than 36 states have joined the initiative. AHRQ released an interim report of data from the project in September 2013. Overall, preliminary outcome data show a 16 percent average decrease in CAUTI rates among hospital units that have participated in the program at least 14 months. Visit the report online to learn more.
The Future of HAI Prevention
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text: Front - Blue Back - Blue Facing front - Blue View larger Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Tough-style 12.1-megapixel digital camera with 4.6X optical zoom (Blue) Item #: 133TS4L 1 Review This item is no longer available. Original Price: $249.99 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Staff Reviews Articles & Videos by Meredith Krebs Take it to extremes The Panasonic DMC-TS4 is built to go anywhere and everywhere. Its rugged design is dustproof, freezeproof, waterproof and shockproof, so you don't have to worry about breaking your camera just taking amazing photos and videos when you go snorkeling, skiing or hiking. Find your way through the wilderness Since most adventurers sooner or later find themselves off the beaten path, the camera has a built-in compass, an altimeter, and GPS technology. Its GPS functions include a real-time latitude/longitude display, storage for up to 50 favorite landmarks, and the ability to tag your photos with location data. This camera can even display a readout of barometric pressure. Fun features Life on the trail moves fast, and this camera has what it takes to let you capture it. Auto focus tracking lets you select a subject, which the camera will keep in focus no matter where he or she moves in the frame incredibly useful if you frequently photograph kids and pets that won't sit still. A dedicated movie button on top of the camera makes it quick and easy to start recording 1080p HD video. Specifications:12.1-megapixel (effective) CCD image sensor28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lensrecords photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards4.6X optical zoom (9.3X "intelligent" digital zoom)2-11/16" LCD screenSpecial Features:tough enclosure is:waterproof to 40 feetshockproof up to 6.6 feetfreezeproof down to 14°Fdustproofbuilt-in GPS tags your photos with location informationhigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution)optical image stabilization minimizes blur caused by a shaky handbuilt-in compass, altimeter and barometerfront LED light helps illuminate dim underwater environmentsintelligent noise reduction system boosts image clarity3D photo mode produces 3D shots you can review on a 3D-ready TVtime lapse shot mode allows you to set the camera to automatically take time lapse photosConnections and Dimensions:high-speed USB interfacemicro HDMI output (HDMI cable not included)rechargeable lithium ion battery and charger included4-1/8"W x 2-9/16"H x 1-1/16"Dweight (without battery and media): 6.24 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. 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Download owner's manual Digital camera (blue) DMW-BCF10PP Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (3.6 Volts/940 mAh/3.4 Wh) Wrist strap DE-A59B Battery Charger (4.2V/0.65A) 4' Audio/Video cable (has proprietary plug on one end and a mono RCA audio and an RCA composite video plug on the other) 2' USB cable (with proprietary connector on one end and a Type A USB connector on the other) Brush LUMIX Software on CD-ROM Basic Owner's Manual (Eng/Spa) Product Registration Card Important Precautions sheet UL note (DE-A59B) Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 2.7" Adjustable-angle LCD No Wi-Fi No Touchscreen No Waterproof Yes GPS-enabled Yes Lens 35mm Equivalent 28-128mm Optical Zoom 4.6x Digital Zoom 4x Filter Diameter N/A Manual Focusing No Manual Exposure Yes Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Micro Memory Internal Memory 20 MB Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 12.1 Total Megapixels 12.5 Image Stabilization Optical Highest Resolution 4000 x 3000 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 Dimensions Width (inches) 4-1/8 Height (inches) 2-5/8 Depth (inches) 1-1/8 Weight With Battery (ounces) 6.94 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Recording Features Playback Features Inputs and Outputs Notes Supplied Software Recording Features Advanced Durable Design: The Panasonic DMC-TS4 is an extremely versatile camera for the active photographer. It is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, and freezeproof, so you can literally take it anywhere. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines are strictly followed, the camera should meet the following standards: Shockproof: The DMC-TS4 is drop-proof from a height of up to 6.6 feet (2 meters) in accordance with the "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" test standard. In most cases, the camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 6.6 feet. Waterproof: The camera should perform underwater to a depth of 40 feet (12 meters) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes, equivalent to the "IEC60529 IPX8" standard. Dustproof: The TS4 is dustproof equivalent to the IEC60529 IP6X standard. Freezeproof: The camera is resistant to sub-freezing temperatures down to 14° F (-10° C), allowing you to use the camera while skiing, snowboarding, or skating. Global Positioning System (GPS): The TS4 is equipped with a GPS receiver, which picks up signals from GPS satellites to determine your position, as well as set the clock. Positioning information can be stored in still images and motion pictures, such as latitude, longitude, altitude, and the time the positioning was performed. In addition, the camera can provide the barometric pressure, compass bearing, and depth indications (when the Beach & Snorkeling mode is activated during a dive). Sensors: The camera has a built-in compass, altimeter, and barometer, and can measure the direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure. This data can be recorded and stored in the recorded images. Recording Media: The DMC-TS4 records images and movies onto its internal memory (approximately 20 MB), or on SD Memory Cards, SDHC, and SDXC cards. The camera is compatible with SD cards from 8 MB to 2 GB, SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB, and SDXC cards from 48 GB to 64 GB. Pictures may be copied between the memory card and the built-in memory, if desired. LCD Monitor: The DMC-TS4 has a 2.7" TFT color LCD monitor featuring approximately 230,000 dots. It has approximately 100% field of view. Lens: This camera is equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens. Its 4.9-22.8mm focal length is equivalent to 28mm to 128mm in 35mm film photography. The focusing distance is 0.98' to infinity (Normal), and as close as 2.56" (Wide) in the Macro mode. Extended Optical/Digital Zoom: The 28-128mm focal length of the lens gives it an optical zoom of 4.6x. The camera's extended optical zoom can increase the zoom up to 9.1x, when the picture size is 3M or less. In addition, the digital zoom extends the focal length by another 4x. Image Sensor: For optimal image quality, the camera uses a high speed, 1/2.33" CCD image sensor with approximately 12.5-million total pixels and 12.1-million effective pixels. The TS4's Venus Engine processes a large amount of full HD data at high speed to give you a super-fast response time. Image Recording Format: The camera records still images in JPEG in 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1 aspect ratios. The camera can also record Full HD movies in AVCHD (16:9) and HD and SD movies in MP4 in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. You can choose from the following resolutions for still images and movies: Still Images: 4:3 Aspect Ratio 3:2 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Aspect Ratio 1:1 Aspect Ratio 4000 x 3000 (12M) 4000 x 2672 (10.5M) 4000 x 2248 (9M) 2992 x 2992 (9M) 3264 x 2448 (8M) 3264 x 2176 (7M) 3264 x 1840 (6M) 2448 x 2448 (6M) 2560 x 1920 (5M) 2560 x 1712 (4.5M) 2560 x 1440 (3.5M) 1920 x 1920 (3.5M) 2048 x 1536 (3M) 2048 x 1360 (2.5M) 1920 x 1080 (2M) 1536 x 1536 (2.5M) 1600 x 1200 (2M) 640 x 424 (0.3M) 640 x 360 (0.2M) 480 x 480 (0.2M) 640 x 480 (0.3M) --- --- --- Movies: AVCHD MP4 GFS/FSH: 1920 x 1080 @ 60i FHD: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps (16:9) GS/SH: 1280 x 720 @ 60p HD: 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps (16:9) --- VGA: 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (4:3) Optical Image Stabilizer: Panasonic's Power O.I.S. technology helps solve the problem of unintentional hand movement that can result in blurry images, particularly with telephoto shots. Power O.I.S suppresses the low-frequency vibration caused by pressing the shutter button or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed. Power O.I.S can be turned on or off manually, or is set to On in certain shooting modes. Battery: The TS4 is powered by the DMW-BCF10PP rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (3.6 volts/940 mAh). A fully charged battery gives you approximately 155 minutes of recording time, or about 310 images. Playback time using the LCD monitor is approximately 300 minutes. The battery takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge with the supplied DE-A59B battery charger. Optional AC Adapter/DC Coupler: If you wish to operate the camera using ordinary household current, you will need the optional DMW-AC5PP AC adapter, along with the DMW-DCC4 DC coupler. The AC adapter cannot be used alone, as the DC Coupler provides a plug-in jack for the AC adapter. This is helpful if you have the camera connected to your computer or printer for a long time, or playing back photos in a slide show. Flash: The TS4 has a built-in flash with a range of approximately 0.98' to 18' in Wide Angle, and 0.98' to 10' in Telephoto. Available flash modes include: Auto: The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. Auto/Red-eye Reduction: A pre-flash is activated before the main flash to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Forced Flash On: The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions. Forced Flash On: The flash is activated every time, regardless of the recording conditions. Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction: Same as Slow Sync, but with pre-flash to reduce red-eye effect. Forced Flash Off: Flash is not activated regardless of the recording conditions. Shooting Modes: The TS4 allows you to choose from the following shooting modes: Intelligent Auto Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically. The camera identifies the scene and sets one of the following: i-Portrait, i-Scenery, i-Macro, i-Night Portrait, i-Night Scenery, iBaby, or i-Sunset. Program AE: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. Manual Exposure: You can determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value (F3.3 to F10) and the shutter speed (60 to 1/1300 sec). Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the monitor to indicate the exposure. Sports: allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject or sports scenes Snow: brings out the natural color of snow in ski slope and mountain scenes Beach & Snorkeling: optimal for taking pictures underwater and at the beach Underwater: optimal for taking pictures underwater deeper than 40 feet (when using the optional DMW-MCFT3 marine case). Miniature Effect: This mode gives an effect whereby the periphery of the image is defocused, making the subject look as if it is a miniature model. Scene Mode: allows you to select from different scene modes using the menu. Available Scene Modes include: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, and Glass Through. 3D Photo Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while you move the camera horizontally. Two pictures are selected automatically and combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, you must connect the camera to a TV that supports 3D.Self Timer: The self timer is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording still images. The delay time for single shots can be set to 10 seconds or 2 seconds. You can also use the self timer in Burst mode to take 3 pictures after the delay and in Flash Burst mode to take 5 pictures. Exposure Compensation: If you are shooting against a bright background or strong backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject doesn't come out too dark. You can set the adjustments from -2 to +2 in 1/3-step increments. Burst Modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. In Normal Burst mode, approximately 3.7 pictures per second are taken, up to 6 pictures. The Hi-Speed Burst can record up to 100 pictures (2-3 megapixels) at approximately 10 pictures per second. In the Flash Burst mode, up to five 2-3 megapixel pictures can be recorded continuously, each with flash. White Balance: You can choose from the following white balance modes: Auto: automatically adjusts the white balance Daylight: for recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy: for recording outdoors under a cloudy sky Shade: for recording outdoors in the shade Incandescent: for recording under incandescent lighting White Set: sets the white balance manually on a white object Note: The White Balance can be finely adjusted toward red or blue when the preset White Balance does not produce the desired hue. ISO Sensitivity: ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. In the Intelligent ISO setting, the camera will automatically set the optimal ISO sensitivity, in a range up to 400, according to the movement of the subject and the surrounding brightness. Intelligent ISO sets the optimum ISO and shutter speed according to the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. In the Preset ISO mode, you can select 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600. Color Modes: You can use these modes to make your pictures softer or sharper, or change the colors for a special effect. Some color modes are only available when shooting in the Intelligent Auto Mode or Normal Picture Mode. Available color modes include Standard, Happy, Vivid, B/W, and Sepia. Auto Focus Mode: You can choose one of the following AF modes: Face Detection: Camera automatically detects a person's face, adjusting the exposure and focus to fit the face, regardless of what portion of the picture it is in. (maximum of 15 areas) AF Tracking: Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject, and follow the subject even if it moves. 23-area Focusing: Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject isn't in the center of the screen. 1-area Focusing: Camera focuses on the subject in AF area on the center of the screen. Position and size of AF area can be changed. Spot Focusing: The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. Playback Features Still Image Playback: You can manually display images one at a time, 12 at a time, or 30 images at a time. Calendar Playback: You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that date is displayed. Slide Show: Images can be played back in slide show fashion. You can set the duration between images at 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, or 5 sec. You can also set on or off the repeat mode, music, and audio. Playback Zoom: You can view the picture at the original size, or enlarge the picture to 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x. Using the arrow buttons, you can move the position of the zoomed picture in the monitor. Auto Review: After an image is recorded, it will appear in the LCD screen for a preset number of seconds for reviewing. Auto Review lets you choose one of the following settings: Off, 1 second, 2 seconds, or Hold. Resizing Pictures: This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. Once an image is resized, you can choose to keep the original image. You can set up to 50 pictures to be resized at one time. Cropping Pictures: This function lets you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. Motion pictures and pictures with text stamps cannot be trimmed. Auto Power Off: The camera is automatically turned off if it has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. The amount of time can be set to 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. PictBridge Printing Capability: Using the supplied USB cable, you can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. PictBridge is the standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge compliant camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of brand. LUMIX Image Uploader: You can set up pictures and videos to be uploaded to image sharing sites, such as Facebook and YouTube (videos only). Once you have selected the pictures or videos, the built-in LUMIX Image Uploader will automatically upload your files. This can be performed when connecting the camera to your PC, or by copying the upload tool to the memory card and inserting the card into your PC. Inputs and Outputs Notes Micro HDMI: The TS4 is equipped with a micro HDMI (Type D) output for connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible HDTV. A HDMI micro cable, such as the Monster Cable Digital Life Micro HDMI cable (item # 119MCHDMI4), will be needed. The micro HDMI cable will carry both high definition video and audio to the TV. When the camera is connected to a VIERA Link-equipped Panasonic HDTV via HDMI, you can control the camera's playback functions using the TV's remote control. AV out/Digital: This proprietary jack allows you to connect the camera to your computer or a printer using the supplied USB cable. You can also connect the camera to a TV or other A/V device using the supplied audio/video cable. The video output is compatible with NTSC systems only. Supplied Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 AE Edition: The PHOTOfunSTUDIO software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and categorize the acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. You can also resize pictures and add effects. Various printing functions are supported. PHOTOfunSTUDIO is compatible with the following Operating Systems: Windows XP (32-bit) SP3 Windows Vista (32-bit) SP2 Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) SP1 LoiLoScope 30-day Full Trial Version: LoiLoScope is a video editing software that lets you create videos, use your music, picture, and video files to create videos, or share with your friends via email. The supplied CD contains a link to the trial version website. USB-connectible Environment: You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device. Compatible Operating Systems include: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Mac OS X v10.1 to v10.7 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Waterproof wonder Written by Ralph Graves, Staff Writer - Creative, on 6/20/2012 11:47:00 AM This is one rugged camera, that's for sure. Even though it doesn't weigh that much, the metallic frame feels substantial. I even tapped it in a few places and never heard a hollow sound. The camera's waterproof, and Panasonic means to keep it that way. The battery chamber has a rubber seal, and two sliding mechanisms. One unlatches the door, the other unlocks it. In the menu, I was prompted to check to make sure the lock was engaged. There's also an entire section of the menu devoted to underwater photography. Following the checklist ensures the Lumix will remain waterproof for some time to come. What are the Labs? Sorry, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Or, you can still... 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The wine country of southwestern Fairfax County is continuing to expand.
The county�s second winery, The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, will open its doors to the public this weekend, joining Clifton�s Paradise Springs Winery in bringing the Virginia wine industry closer to home those who live in Washington, D.C. and the inner suburbs.
Given the location adjacent to the Manassas National Battlefield Park, The Winery at Bull Run president Jon Hickox said it was important to him to incorporate and pay tribute to local history as part of his winery.
In addition to making local history a design theme for his winery, Hickox, who spent much of his childhood in the Burke area, said he wants to educate people about Virginia�s winemaking history and recreate the feel of agricultural life in 1800s Fairfax County.
�Virginia�s place in wine history is very little known or understood,� he said.
Later on, he hopes to incorporate living history demonstrations both about winemaking and the Civil War era.
�Teaching history while drinking wine — I think that makes for a pretty cool experience,� Hickox said.
The winery�s outdoor deck incorporates what is left of the stone foundation and chimney of the house that once sat on the property, known as Hillwood. The house burned down in the 1980s.
When Hickox, who also owns Colonial Remodeling, purchased the 21-acre property on Lee Highway in 2008, it had been neglected for years as the prior owner was hoping to get it rezoned for heavy commercial use. The former farm property housed the ruins of the old Hillwood house and some dilapidated outbuildings.
�Everything had been overgrown and abandoned for essentially almost 30 years,� Hickox said. �I had to do a lot of clearing and a lot of cleaning up.�
Getting the property and the soil back in shape for an active agricultural use also took some work. It is now planted with Norton grapes, the type of grape that grows best in Virginia.
Supervisor Michael Frey (R-Sully) said he is excited to have a winery in his district, but also a bit skeptical about the prospect of growing wine grapes here.
�With the soil that we have around here, thinking that we�re going to get a great crop of grapes, I hope it�s not just wishful thinking,� he said.
Hickox is more optimistic. He also owns farmland in Culpeper and said that, as his vines mature, he hopes eventually to be able to grow all of his own grapes.
�Which is an ambitious goal. Most wineries don�t work that way,� he said.
Despite his newfound enthusiasm for the Virginia wine industry, Hickox actually purchased the property as an investment without really knowing what he was going to do with it. Opening a winery was one consideration but, at the time, there were no wineries in Fairfax County and he wasn�t up for being a trailblazer.
Around that same time, Kirk Wiles was trying to open Paradise Springs.
�He was willing to hit it head on, I was a little more conservative. � I wasn�t prepared for that fight,� Hickox said. �He went through that battle and I give him credit.�
Paradise Springs initially experienced some pushback from its residential neighbors in Clifton, who were concerned about droves of winery visitors traversing the narrow, winding roads there.
The Winery at Bull Run has the opposite situation — no residential neighbors to speak of and an entrance that is located on a main highway, which presents its own challenges, Frey said. The entrance is at the start of the deceleration lane for one of the battlefield parking areas, and is also near the entrance for a rock quarry.
However, as a strong supporter of historic preservation, Frey said there are also definite benefits to the community in that regard.
�Keeping it open and in agriculture is I think certainly compatible with the battlefield,� he said.


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07-24-2006, 03:21 PM #1Junior Member
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08-04-2006, 05:44 PM #2wizardofaz Guest
Hi Wild Bill
It's so odd that your user name is Wild Bill and you are asking questions about Syncrowave 200. My nickname in several environments is also Wild Bill - I got dubbed that by New Yorker friends when I moved from there to the southwest. I've just bought a Syncrowave 200, and when I saw your posts I thought for sure I had registered that name and then posted, and somehow forgot it. But not so.... enough about coincidences.
I can't answer your questions, either about max thickness or pulser use. I'm brand new on this machine and on TIG in general. Actually, almost a complete beginner at all kinds of welding. I have a little MIG and stick experience (very little). Ask me in a few months, I'm looking forward to learning a lot on coming weekends.
But meanwhile, I wanted to add my own question, which is more about HF/AC TIG than the Syncrowave specifically. The book says ground everything in sight, even sugg. It looks like a big enough job just in the room where the welder is, to bond all the metal racks, tables, machine tools, etc etc. But we're in a school, and the adjoining rooms have computers, phones, and so on that the book warns about interference from the HF. I'm hoping some of the readers of this message board can provide some practical experience about how comprehensive the grounding plan has to be, and what are the consequences for things that aren't grounded. Can nearby electronics be damaged? Interference with phone lines or computer networds? Are there RF shock/burn hazards for people in the area? For the welder op specifically? Any help/advice/warnings will be appreciated.
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Wild Bill,
After much research I opted for a Dynasty 200DX for my hobby shop. I wanted to do SS, Alum. & mild steel. In laymans terms (what I understand) pulsing allows you to vary the heat applied to the weld zone somewhat independent of the basic parameter settings. In a balanced setup I tune the background amps. & peak amps and get constant heat appled to the weld zone. If I tweak the pulse to spend more time at the peak amp's I get more heat, like wise if I tune the pulse to spend more time at the background I get less heat. The difference here is that the peak heat remains the same, so by keeping the travel speed constant the HAZ deminishes, yet penetration and weld pool agitation still produce good results.
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How is the Dynasty 200dx......does it pack a mean bang for the buck... I am thinking of going ahead and purchasing the same......I love the pricing of the syncrowave 200, but love all the features on the dynasty 200dx, what type of line power are you feeding the dynasty with........


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Air Air Everywhere but O2 Nowhere . (Is it possible for oxygen levels on Earth to irreversibly plummet?)
Just like water has become undrinkable in many parts of the developing world and where bottled water has become the norm, I was wondering that is it possible that the planet loses its ability to maintain the oxygen content in the air due to nonstop pollution, burning of fossil fuels, as well as denudation of forests. Is it possible that somewhere the dynamics of the atmosphere will hit the tipping point and oxygen levels to plummet irreversibly. Who knows? This was the theme of my recent short story on siliconindia.com titled "Air Air Nowhere", where I had envisioned a world where the oxygen levels have plummeted to that found on the top of Mt Everest, forcing the use of oxygen cylinders for survival of humanity even at mean sea level. What do climate and atmosphere modelers have got to say in this regard? I had interesting debates with my friends in Bhaarath (India) in this regard. Would certainly love to get feedback and viewpoints on this. Dr Sivaram Hariharan Bhaarath (India)
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Mar 3 2013: I think you might want to research photo-plankton a bit more. They out produce trees when it comes to filtering carbon dioxide from the air and producing oxygen. The Amazon forrest keeps all its input & output right there 24/7 & does not share with rest of world. So the air you breath right now is thanks, in large part, to Photo-plankton. Wat we are doing to the oceans and other bodies of water is causing a huge kill off in these creatures. So goes them -we too will go.
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Mar 3 2013: The thread here is more concerned with the dynamics of maintenance of O2 levels rather than how O2 is generated. My POV here is how we humans have taken this life-sustaining thin blanket of air for granted. When I say thin, I mean it in comparison with the radius of the earth sphere. The thickness of the atmosphere from MSL to the stratosphere pales in comparison with the radius of our planet. Hypothetically, if we could shrink our earth to the size of a standard sized basketball. the air would be no greater than few microns thick (someone help me with the exact mathematical proportions here). In this context, I believe that we humans are dangerously playing around the margins by our increasing carbon footprint as well as irreversible destruction of natural habitats. Forget about the scenario where O2 levels become zero, the scenario of O2 levels falling to say even 75% of what it is now, will mean catastrophic consequences for our ecosystem. This is what I wanted to say at the origin of this thread Gale. Thanks for ur response. Dr Sivaram Hariharan, Bhaarath (India).Mar 8 2013: Ps see the latest news on global CO2 levels.
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Mar 5 2013: I think its important to note that at one time, there was no oxygen in the atmoshpere, and there is only now because of plant life, both in the oceans and on land. I dont think it can irreversibly plummet because it has already been at '0'. Its a pretty cool balance we have, if co2 levels get high, plant life increases, and so does oxygen, and then we're back to where we started! of course you could argue we could kill all plant life, but technically, we'll always have our reserves (atleast in the US that i know about) where wildlife is left to grow. But honestly, in the long term ( like millions of years) the Earth's oxygen levels will never be irreversibly low simply because they've already been at 0.Mar 3 2013: I understood your question but I wanted to advise that we need to maintain the waters of the world thus helping the air quality. I am afraid that tipping point has already been reached and gone far beyond.Mar 3 2013: It takes one hextor of trees to produce the oxygen for one human being. I see trees cut down everyday where Ilive, farm country. They want to grow more corn and soy bean. We need to stop usuing money as a driving factor for human interactions.Mar 2 2013: YA IT IS 100% POSSIBLE IF WE WILL TRY RESEARCH FOR THAT AND CREATE OR AT LEAST FIND THE SOLUTIONS ON IT...BECAUSE NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE IN WORLD FIRSTLY WE HAV TO PLANT MORE TREES ....START FROM OURSELVES ONLY IS THE FIRST SOLUTION AND NOT ONLY THAT BUT THEN SOCIAL AWARENESS ALSO IS THE IMPORTANT PART OF THAT...Mar 1 2013: Isn't the extra stuff in the air a more likely problem?
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Mar 1 2013: Anything could happen to this dynamically equilbriated mixture called air. Either O2 could plummet or other gases could go up in their proportion. Regardless, what would happen if this life sustaining proportion was affected irreversibly. Even if we consider all the other gases in this air-mixture other than O2 to remain constant and O2 dropping down, wouldn't that be a monumental global catastrophe. Everyday, we humans breathe in the air and it seems we have taken the air on this globe for granted and do not even think of the situation if the air composition changes for the worse. Dr. Sivaram Hariharan, Bhaarath (India)
Mar 2 2013: YA ITS 100% POSSIBLE IF WE TRY TO RESEARCH FOR THAT AND CREATE OR AT LEST FIND THE SOLUTIONS ON IT...BECAUSE NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE IN WORLD FIRSTLY WE HAV TO PLANT MORE TREES AND SEARCH SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS ON IT...STARTING FROM OURSELVES ONLY IS THE FIRST SOLUTION AND NOT ONLY THAT BUT THEN SOCIAL AWARENESS ALSO THE IMPORTANT PART OF THAT....


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Events, perhaps? :3 Something new, maybe? From what I hear, Otakon seems to try something new every year. (Something I think is very cool, indeed. )


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As I sat at my work desk during the first day of college classes, my satisfaction of being done with school quickly turned into envy of my friends returning to campus.
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Every college career has three main components – academics, extracurricular activities and a social life. You can choose to be very successful at two of these or mediocre at all three. Here are some ways to balance these aspects of college life.
Do: Go to class. The easiest way to fail is to not show up. It sounds simple, but one of the most failed classes at Iowa State University is Library 160 — the main requirement is to show up.
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Rumor has it that someone used to set up a temp course at this park. Does anyone know who that was or if it still happens? Is there room for a permenant set up?
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