text:
Karl Marx
News about Karl Marx, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
May. 1, 2014
Leftist publisher Lawrence & Wishart asserts copyright ownership over 50-volume, English-language edition of Karl Marx's and Friedrich Engels's writings, and forces Marxist Internet Archive, website devoted to radical writers and thinkers, to take down works by the two philosophers. MORE
Apr. 20, 2014
Ross Douthat Op-Ed column notes that ideas of Karl Marx seem to be enjoying a revival, in part because of young intellectuals and Thomas Piketty book Capital in the Twenty-First Century; raises doubts about some of Piketty's analysis of recent trends in Western economies. MORE
Mar. 31, 2013
Jonathan Freedland reviews book Karl Marx: A Nineteenth-Century Life by Jonathan Sperber. MORE
There are no additional abstracts to display.
Venice Biennale Expands Its Scope
The grandest event in the art world calendar aims to tackle the world's social issues -- and quietly make some money, too
May 9, 2015, Saturday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Art , Venice Biennale , Marx, Karl
China Rails Against Pollution, of the Journalistic Variety
A People's Daily editorial has warned the media and public to stick to a "smog-free" news environment, in an appeal that melds old-style censorship and morality with contemporary environmental challenges.
December 8, 2014, Monday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Marx, Karl , China , 21st Century Business Herald , Communist Party of China , People's Daily , Ethics (Personal) , Extortion and Blackmail , News and News Media , Newspapers
Claiming a Copyright on Marx? How Uncomradely
Fans of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels are objecting to a publisher's claim of copyright on Marx translations.
May 1, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Copyrights and Copyright Violations , Books and Literature , Engels, Friedrich , Lawrence & Wishart , Marx, Karl , Marxist Internet Archive
Marx Rises Again
Old ideas are having a comeback in the new Gilded Age.
April 20, 2014, Sunday
A Scholar Is Back Home and Defiant in Hungary
Agnes Heller has become a leading figure speaking out against the policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his party, Fidesz.
December 9, 2013, Monday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Marx, Karl , Education , Hungary , Academic Freedom , Colleges and Universities
Vietnam Seeks to Lure Students to Study Marxism With Free Tuition
The government is aiming to draw students to study the ideology of Marx, Lenin and Ho Chi Minh, but the students are avoiding those programs because they say potential employers are not interested.
August 16, 2013, Friday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Dung, Nguyen Tan , Vietnam , Ho Chi Minh , Marx, Karl , Socialism (Theory and Philosophy) , Lenin, Vladimir , Tuition , Education , Colleges and Universities , Communism (Theory and Philosophy)
Capitalism, but With a Little Heart
A lot of people, including many hard-driving capitalists, are trying to figure out how to retool the institutions of capitalism for our time so that pursuing social good is part of the business goal.
July 19, 2013, Friday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Capitalism (Theory and Philosophy) , Corporations , Delaware , Social Conditions and Trends , Marx, Karl , Communism (Theory and Philosophy) , Subprime Mortgage Crisis
A Man of His Time
A new biography of Karl Marx emphasizes his responses to events, not his body of ideas.
March 31, 2013, Sunday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Marx, Karl , Books and Literature , Sperber, Jonathan
The Promise and Peril of the 'Data-Driven Society'
The prospect of a "data-driven society" was the subject of a gathering last Thursday at the M.I.T. Media Lab — the implications, the concerns and the unknowns. For example, the most important data that is becoming available on a vast new scale...
February 25, 2013, Monday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Social Conditions and Trends , Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Colleges and Universities , Data-Mining and Database Marketing , Marx, Karl
In Germany, an Unlikely Art Hub Honed by Enthusiasm
Ingrid Mössinger has helped turn the industrial city of Chemnitz into a art center.
July 28, 2012, Saturday
MORE ON KARL MARX AND: Marx, Karl , World War II (1939-45) , Munch, Edvard , Dylan, Bob
Neighborhood Joint | The Brecht Forum
At the Brecht Forum, a community center on West Street, communists (and others) gather daily for activities serious and entertaining, like a Marxist version of Monopoly.
Rss Feeds On Karl Marx
Subscribe to an RSS feed on this topic. What is RSS?
Get Alerts On Karl Marx
Receive My Alerts e-mails on topics covered on this page.More Alerts >>


text:
Now we're email buddies!
You have chosen to receive our #NAMED_LISTS# newsletters at #EMAIL_ADDRESS#. You will receive an e-mail shortly confirming your subscription. So excited to have you!
Refinery 29
Please upgrade your browser for the best Refinery29 experience. Read more.
Solestruck, the online shoe emporium and general keeper of the virtual street-wear obsessive flame, had a dream, one that many of us have had before and one that can be realized in all its rubberized glory. That dream, if you will, is the Spice Girl shoe: a graphic sneakerized vision that gives you at least four inches in height.
The store headed over to Spain to find the original purveyors of the '90s sneaker, a company that is now involved in European fast fashion. Yet, it still has its archives intact. Solestruck has brought back a handful of wild styles for both men and women (sadly, some of our favorite kicks are for the boys), and they're chock-full of serious '90s nostalgia. These might not be your everyday shoe (or maybe they are?), but no one can deny that these throwbacks certainly look fun.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Society Diaries
The latest happenings in Houston's society scene
Posts filtered on Tag
Shopping and Tequila Kicks Off the Latin Women's Initiative 12th Annual Luncheon
The warm weather and good energy of the guests greeted the Honorary Chairmen for the 12th Annual Latin Women's Initiative Fashion Show and Luncheon, Ericka Bagwell and Lucinda Loya as they welcomed over 100 high energy ladies to the kick off party at Tootsies. Guests sipped Slimritas and shopped the beautiful jewelry line Ziio. Looking […] [Read More]


text:
It seems like you continually poll files for their last-modify timestamp?yes, BRF does poll the file to check for changes, but the poll time can be set in preferences to anything you want. It does not appear to effect CPU to much even when set down to every three seconds, but bump it out to hours if you need to.
Version 2.1
+ Added Folder Size to Control Panel, to keep an eye on backup folder size
* changed 'Last saved date' to 'Last edited date' (text only)
+ Added new Tray menu command 'Check now'
'Check Now' allows the user to either
a) Turn off monitoring via tray menu, and hit 'Check Now' when they want to check files
b) Via Preferences, make check time a lot (21600=6hrs) and press 'Check now' to force a update
Version 2
Backup Revision Files v2 (new name, was Backup Revision Folder)
Program Description
Ever made a mess of a file by saving something you were not meant to, and not being able to undo the disaster you created.
I have, lots of times. so i went in search on Google for a simple 'incremental revision save' of files.
I struggled to find something that was simple, quick, easy to use, 1 minute setup.
Added to v2
+ Choose what files you want monitored, in any folder.
+ Files now monitored by timedate stamp (was archive bit)
+ Control Panel to add/remove monitored files
+ Control Panel to show History, Run File, Explore folder
+ Preference to choose backup location
+ Preference to choose frequency check
What it Does
Backup Revision Files monitors the user selected files for a 'file save' and prompts the user for some text input.
This Text is the appended to a historylog file and a backup is made of the 'saved file' with a timedate stamp added.
What are the typical uses of Backup Revision Folder for
- Essays
- Scripting
- Documents
- Coding
- Cad and Drawing
BRFv2 can be installed/copied to any folder you choose. (old version monitored folder, not applicable now)
Upon executing, BRF will check a subfolder, called 'links'
The links folder will hold a shortcut for each file that you want to monitor.
BRF checks that the 'shortcut' and the 'monitored file' are in sync.
If they are not the same modified timestamp. Prompt the user for History Text and save backup. then sync Shortcut timestamp.
Cancel button will just sync timestamp. (no backup)
Runs standalone, so can be run from thumbdrive.
Backup Revision Files.exe
-- Links (subfolder)
-- Backup Revision Files (subfolder)
-- File Name (Backups and HistoryLog.txt)
-- File Name (Backups and HistoryLog.txt)
-- File Name (Backups and HistoryLog.txt)
And its still EASY 2 USE.
Of course, all comments and suggestions welcome.
The AHK script is attached, and I hope people can contribute and improve this for all.
formerly dB(doublebogey)
Version 1 Info
Program Description
Ever made a mess of a file by saving something you were not meant to, and not being able to undo the disaster you created.
I have, lots of times. so i went in search on Google for a simple 'incremental revision save' of files.
To my disappointment, most systems just seemed to complex for what I needed.
There are a number of application like Subversion, Clearcase, StarTeam, Perforce etc, and I am sure each one does a excellent job.
But I don't work in a team, or have the desire to setup up a client/server. Booking In/Out is not required. and I don't always have access to the internet.
I just wanted something really, really simple. To work as a standalone, small, single user. Did I mention Simple, like 123 simple.
'Backup Folder Revision' is a single exe file that can be used standalone.
When you use the installer file, it creates a subdirectory in Program Files, called 'Backup Folder Revision'
but you can always copy the exe file to a thumb drive or any other folder.
What File Revision Folder does when executed and running
- * Use the Tray menu to select files to be monitored
- * When a monitored files is saved, Prompt the user with a interface to enter a brief description.
- * Save a copy of the changed file to the folder MyDocuments/Backup Revision Folder/example/example 2007_01_01 09_30.???
- * Append to a historylog file, the users popup interface, saved in MyDocuments/Backup Revision Folder/example/example_HistoryLog.txt
- * And most importantly, it is simple. Simple enough for kids and grandparents to use. ABC simple.
Configuration via Tray Icon allows
- user to choose any file, anywhere to monitor.
- pause/continue monitoring
- the user to choose a Backup Directory.
You can now continue to work on your original master file, knowing that there is a version saved to a backup folder.
You can run Backup Revision Folder.exe straight from a Thumb drive folder,
which means it will save a version of the changed file to the current machines mydocuments folder. (or configured location)
The thumb drive is one of the main reasons I created 'Backup Revision Folder', was because I am always worried i will
* - loose the thing, they are just to small.
* - damage the Thumb drive, step on, drowning. etc
* - corrupt memory, no warning, and how many of us really backup a thumb drive properly.
so Backup Revision Folder should be invaluable to a thumbdrive and people who carry and edit their documents on Portable Drives
What are the typical uses of Backup Revision Folder for
- Essays
- Scripting
- Documents
- Coding
- Cad and Drawing
User Prompt
Tray Menu
Of course, all comments and suggestions welcome.
formerly dB(doublebogey)


text:
News and Events
Thank You
- Details
Application Submitted!
We would like to thank your for your interest in your future career at Lompoc Valley Medical Center.
Your application has been sent to our Human Resources department for processing. Once we have had a chance to review your application we will be in contact with you using the contact information listed on your application.
If you have any questions or require some assistance with the application process you may contact:
Human Resources
Phone: (805) 737-5705
Technical Support
Phone: (805) 737-5756


text:
Choose your application and explore the full range
of Nelson Irrigation products that apply.
Media Player
Engineered streams© 2015
Nelson Irrigation. All rights reserved. Use by permission only.
Send to: (email address)
From: (email address)
Personal message: (optional)
See more Nelson videos »
© 2015 Nelson Irrigation
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy


text:
The individuals appearing in Arrested! are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Please do not confuse criminal charges with criminal convictions. To obtain the final disposition of any criminal charges, please contact the Circuit Court Clerk of Sullivan County.
Booked at Sullivan County
- Theft
- Illegal possession / fraudulent use of credit / debit card


text:
Services: Assisted Living
Adult Day Care
Alzheimers Specialty
Assisted Living
Continuing Care
Home Care
Independent Living
Nursing/Rehab Centers
Retirement Communities
Senior Apartments
San Diego
San Francisco Bay Area
Santa Barbara/San Louis Obispbo
Southern Areas (Los Angeles-Orange County/Inland Empire)
Sleep And The Elderly
The Changing Profile Of The Family Caregiver
Alternative Transportation for Seniors
The Possible Connection Between Pollution and Dementia
Caregiver Agreements & Senior Care
Senior Q and A - August Edition
What Is The Medicaid Home And Community Based Services Program?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Cynicism and Senior Health
What Seniors Should Know About Debt
Seniors and COPD
Seniors and the Fear of Falling
Facts About Generic Drugs
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Sleep Apnea & Seniors
The 2015 White House Conference On Aging Is July 13
Senior Q & A - July 2015
How To Handle A Hypochondriac Senior
Elder Abuse: Ways To Spot It And Stop It
The Importance Of A Hospice Care Plan
Order your copy/copies here:Consumers and Distributors
View Digital Versions
© Copyright 2015 by Alternatives For Seniors. All rights reserved.


text:
With a foreword by Michael Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club, and period texts that capture the spirit of adventure that surrounded this ambitious trek, Ansel Adams in the Canadian Rockies is a fine chronicle of one of Ansel Adams' earliest major photographic expeditions and the only one he ever made outside the United States.
Available from booksellers nationwide, including:
The Sierra Club's 1928 annual outing, or "High Trip," was billed as "an exceptional opportunity to visit some of Canada's wonderlands." A young Ansel Adams was brought on as a volunteer photographer. Setting out by special train from San Francisco, some 130 club members undertook a month-long camping expedition that would involve arduous climbs in Mount Robson Provincial Park and neighboring Jasper National Park, with stops to take in natural wonders such as Amethyst Lake, Bennington Glacier, and Emperor Falls. It was during this journey that Ansel Adams began to find his voice as a serious creative photographer, making images that foreshadow the majestic mountain vistas for which he would become renowned.
When Sierra Club leader Will Colby invited Ansel Adams to join the 1928 High Trip to the Canadian Rockies as its official (though unpaid) photographer, it was actually the second time he had given Adams a job. In 1920, Colby had awarded him the position of summer custodian of the Sierra Club's LeConte Memorial Lodge in Yosemite Valley—the start of a long and productive association. "It is hard to tell which shaped the other more—Ansel Adams or the Sierra Club," wrote David Brower, the Club's first executive director. "What does matter is that the mutuality was important."
Colby's invitation to Adams was a vote of confidence in both the younger man's photographic abilities and his future as a Sierra Club leader. Colby had begun the tradition of an annual Sierra Club summer trip in 1901, and he personally led the outings for nearly three decades. That Colby is one of the few individual participants portrayed in Adams' photographs of the trip is not surprising. After John Muir, no other person better personified the Sierra Club and its ideals.
The High Trip Colby planned for 1928 was to be the most ambitious yet. Although previous outings had ventured beyond California, this would be the first to cross an international border. Despite the additional logistics, the 1928 trip stuck to the standard High Trip formula. Up to two hundred Sierra Club members would trek into the wilderness, make a series of camps (actually three separate camps, for men, women, and married couples), and spend weeks hiking, climbing, listening to natural-history lectures, and contributing to the evening's entertainment of music or skits.
The trip came at a transformative time for Adams both personally and professionally. He was still a relative newlywed (his wife, Virginia, stayed home), and it had been just over a year since the groundbreaking photograph of Yosemite's Half Dome ("Monolith"), when Adams realized he could successfully previsualize an image. Yet, although the young photographer considered himself an artist, he also knew that his cardinal responsibility on the High Trip was to make photographic mementos for the participants (and to show those who remained behind what they had missed). Still, what exquisite mementos!
After returning to California, Adams selected the best images from the trip, including a handful of contributions from three other photographers, including close friend Cedric Wright, and printed a portfolio that he sold "at cost, thirty dollars, to other members of the trip." As far as we know, the bound presentation album in the Sierra Club's possession, which was dedicated to Will Colby, is the only one to have survived. Fittingly, it now resides in the Sierra Club's William E. Colby Memorial Library, and many of the photographs in this volume are reproduced from its original prints.
Although Will Colby served on the Sierra Club's board of directors for two more decades, he led only one more High Trip after 1928. He had already succeeded, however, in recruiting Ansel Adams into the second generation of leaders, who would continue the High Trip tradition for decades to come. Adams assisted in planning routes and even served as a paid photographer on at least one subsequent trip.
Ultimately, the Sierra Club's expansion beyond Northern California, along with the growing realization that large groups of people are not compatible with pristine wilderness, led to the High Trip being replaced by the many smaller outings that are run today. Instead of taking one big group to a single destination, Sierra Club volunteers help more than two hundred fifty thousand people in small groups explore thousands of wild places annually.
Adams' photographs played a pivotal part in helping to protect some of our most precious wild places. He would surely have been saddened to know that, because of climate disruption, the glorious glaciers he photographed during the High Trip have steadily receded. Today, the Robson Glacier's terminus is more than a mile from where the 1928 High Trippers found it.
Will Colby created the High Trips as a way to heed John Muir's call to "climb the mountains and get their good tidings." As we admire this unique visual document that Ansel Adams made of the snowy Canadian Rockies nearly a century ago, we may also discern another, more alarming message.
—Michael Brune, Sierra Club Executive Director


text:
Mission Type: Flyby
Launch Vehicle: 8K82K + Blok D (Proton-K no. 237-01)
Launch Site: NIIP-5 / launch site 81L
Spacecraft Mass: about 5,375 kg
Spacecraft Instruments: unknown
Deep Space Chronicle: A Chronology of Deep Space and Planetary Probes 1958-2000, Monographs in Aerospace History No. 24, by Asif A. Siddiqi
This was the sixth attempt at a robotic circumlunar flight in support of the L1 piloted lunar program and the first after the resounding success of the American Apollo 8 in December 1968.
The Proton launch vehicle lifted off on time, and first-stage operation was nominal. However, during second-stage firing, one of the four engines of the stage mysteriously switched off at T+313.66 seconds. The other engines continued firing, but subsequently, the primary third-stage engine also switched off during its firing sequence at T+500.03 seconds due to a breakdown in the main pipeline feeding fuel to the fuel gas generator. After a near-ballistic flight, the L1 payload landed near the border between the USSR and Mongolia.


text:
Cross Country
Duke Cross Country BIO
Phil Fairleigh
Honors: ACC Academic Honor Roll (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
2014-15: Opened the 2014 cross country season with a 15th-place showing at the Royals XC Challenge (10/13), clocking a 26:29.4 over the 8K race…recorded an 8K time of 24:57.0 to take 62nd at the ACC Championship (10/31)…finished 67th at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships (11/14), completing the 10K course in 31:45.1…did not compete during the 2015 indoor or outdoor seasons...earned a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll for the fifth consecutive season.
2013-14: During the fall, appeared in three contests…set a personal-best time of 24:14.55 for 8K at the Furman XC Challenge (9/14), placing ninth overall…helped Duke to a first-place team finish at the Royal Cross Country Challenge (10/11), finishing seventh overall in a time of 25:22.90…Indoors, participated in two meets…opened the indoor season with a personal-best 5,000 time of 14:49.08 at the Virginia Tech invitational (1/18)…placed fifth in the mile at the Tar Heel Open (1/25) with a converted time of 4:22.79…did not compete during the 2014 outdoor season.
2011-12: During the fall, clocked a personal best 25:37 for 8K as Duke's fourth man at the Great American Cross Country Festival...did not compete during the 2012 track & field seasons...named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2010-11: Redshirted the cross country season...competed in the 3,000m and 5,000m during the indoor season...covered 3,000m in a personal-best 8:33.62 to finish sixth at the Virginia Tech Challenge...placed 18th in the 5,000m at the ACC Indoor Championships, clocking a time of 14:54.62...outdoors, started the season with a 10th-place showing in the 3,00m at the Tiger Track Classic, posting a mark of 8:30.26...took first in the 5,000m at the Duke Twilight, running 14:37.10...finished 20th in the same event at the ACC Outdoor Championships with a time of 14:55.04.
Prior to Duke: Four-year letterwinner at Cary-Grove...cross country all-state honoree...placed third in the 3,200m at the indoor state meet...six-time county champion...2010 Cary-Grove High School Athlete of the Year...four-time conference champion...three-time regional champion and two-time sectional champion.
Personal: Son of Ken and LeAnn Fairleigh...born June 6, 1992...has a brother, Kenny...father played football at Duke ('78)...brother runs cross country and track at Washington University in St. Louis.
Cross Country PR
Indoor PRs
Outdoor PRs
Phil Photos:
Duke Athletics Teams
Athletic Department
Get InvolvedIron Dukes
Junior Iron Dukes
Legacy Fund
Varsity Club
Young Iron Dukes


text:
« Exit photo gallery
Political winners at the Golden Globes
Political films took home several Golden Globes at Sunday night's ceremony.
Best Drama - Argo
Grant Heslov, foreground, with the cast and crew of 'Argo' after the film won best drama during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.(Photo: AP Photo)
More: See all POLITICO photo galleries
Did you know that this gallery has keyboard shortcuts? Use your left and right arrows to navigate through the gallery.


text:
|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 4, 2007
|Filing date
|Aug 31, 2006
|Priority date
|Jul 18, 2000
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Patrick King, Ian Forster
|Original Assignee
|Mineral Lassen Llc
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Referenced by (2), Classifications (69), Legal Events (2)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation-in-part of pending patent application entitled "Wireless Communication Device and Method," Ser. No. 09/618,505, filed on Jul. 28, 2000.
The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and method of providing a wireless communication device and communication of information concerning an item containing the wireless communication device.
It is often desired to track and identify items, such as packages, containers, etc., and to communicate information concerning such items wirelessly. One method of tracking and providing information concerning packages is to attach a wireless communication device, such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder or other identification device, to packages. The information communicated concerning the packages may include expiration dates, "born on" dates, lot numbers, manufacturing information, and the like. A wireless communication device may be attached to an individual package or to a container containing multiple packages.
A problem exists when a wireless communication device is attached to packaging or containers constructed out of a conductive material such as foil. A pole antenna connected to the wireless communication device will not radiate properly if the wireless communication device is attached on the outside of the package. The pole antenna will be shielded if the wireless communication device is placed inside the package. Thus, there exists a need for a wireless communication device that performs well when attached to a conductive packaging or container.
It may be advantageous for such a wireless communication device to communicate on different frequencies so that one device can be used for various applications. For instance, an operating frequency of 2.45 GHz is used frequently outside the United States, but an operating frequency of 915 MHz is frequently used in the United States. Many companies manufacture wireless communication devices that are capable of operating at both 915 MHz and 2.45 GHz frequencies so that either frequency can be chosen for operation. However, wireless communications device applications, such as attaching wireless communication devices to packages for informative and tracking purposes, configure the device to communicate on only one frequency—either a frequency for the United States or a frequency for use abroad. It would be advantageous to construct a wireless communication device with an antenna structure that is capable of communicating at more than one frequency. This would allow one wireless communication device to be applicable for uses in both the United States and abroad.
In addition to conductive materials, wireless communication devices are also used with many other substrates. Each substrate has its own dielectric characteristics which typically affect the impedance matching between the wireless communication device and its antenna. Impedance matching ensures the most efficient energy transfer between an antenna and the wireless communication device. Therefore, a need exists to provide an antenna for a wireless communication device whose impedance is substantially insensitive to the substrate.
The present invention relates to a wireless communication device associated with a package, container or other material to communicate information concerning the package, container or other material. A wireless communication device is provided that contains a control system, communication electronics, memory, and an antenna. The wireless communication device may contain a sensor to sense environmental conditions surrounding the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device contains one or more tabs constructed out of conductive material. The tab(s) may serve as both a pole antenna and may attach the wireless communication device to a slot, thereby forming a slot antenna. While helpful in some embodiments such is not required in all the embodiments herein presented.
In one embodiment, the wireless communication device is a transponder that is interrogated by an interrogation reader for communication purposes. The wireless communication device is attached to a package that may be constructed out of a conductive material, such as foil packaging used for food or liquid.
The tab(s) attach to the surface of the package. In one embodiment, the tab(s) are attached to the surface of a package. In a different embodiment, the tab(s) are reactively coupled to the surface of the package through a dielectric material. The dielectric material can be an adhesive material placed on the tab(s) to attach the wireless communication device to a package.
In another embodiment, the tab(s) form a pole antenna to communicate in a first mode at one frequency, and the tab(s) are attached across a slot in a package to communicate in a second mode at a second frequency. One tab is used in one embodiment to form a monopole type antenna, and two tabs are used in another embodiment to form a dipole antenna. In another embodiment, the tab(s) can be varied in shape and size to adjust to surfaces that vary in form.
In another embodiment, the width of the slot is varied to match the impedance of the slot to the impedance of the wireless communication device. Another embodiment uses a matching network to match the impedance of the slot to the impedance of the wireless communication device.
In another embodiment, the wireless communication device operates inside packaging constructed out of a conductive material, such as foil, and uses a slot cut in the packaging to form a slot antenna. Another embodiment forms a slot inside the packaging by placing a non-conductive material, such as a dielectric, in between a sealed portion of the package. The wireless communication device attaches to the slot to form a slot antenna.
In another embodiment, the wireless communication device reacts to the opening of the package and communicates such event and/or stores it in memory. In another embodiment, the wireless communication device uses a sensor to sense the environment and to detect when the package is opened. A second seal may be provided in the package so that the wireless communication device inside the package does not come into contact with the contents of the package.
The wireless communication devices can be placed in a carrier or support, divided into portions, with one device per carrier portion during manufacturing. The carrier or support may be a conductive material, whereby one or more conductive tabs are formed as part of the carrier. The wireless communication device is attached to the carrier thereby attaching the wireless communication device to one or more conductive tabs. The carrier or support is placed proximate to packages during manufacture, and the wireless communication devices are attached to the packages by stamping the devices onto the packages either across a slot cut into the packages, or to a slot formed by the package.
An asymmetrical antenna arrangement may be provided so that the impedance of the antenna is not substantially affected by the substrate to which the wireless communication device is attached. In one embodiment, the asymmetrical antenna arrangement is an asymmetrical dipole antenna formed by asymmetrical tabs. For example, the wireless communication device may be placed in an indentation in the substrate so that the wireless communication device does not protrude from the substrate surface. Asymmetrical tabs are placed on the surface of the substrate. The asymmetrical tabs are connected to the wireless communication device with feed lines to provide an asymmetrical dipole antenna. In a second embodiment, the asymmetrical antenna arrangement is an asymmetrical slot antenna.
The present invention is directed to a device, system and method of attaching a wireless communication device, such as a radio frequency identification device (RFID), to a package or container to communicate information about the package or container. The package may be an individual package containing specific contents, or an individual, exterior package containing a group of additional, interior individual packages. The word "package" and "container" are used interchangeably herein to describe a material that houses contents, such as goods or other individual packages, and equivalent structures. The present invention should not be limited to any particular meaning or method when either "package" or "container" is used.
As illustrated in
Transponder 10 includes a control system 12 and communication electronics 14. Transponder 10 may also contain memory 18 for storage of information to be communicated to an interrogation reader 50. Alternatively, transponder 10 may store information such as an identification number or other information by using diodes, dip switches or some other like circuitry in lieu of erasable memory 18. Antenna 16 is provided to receive the interrogation signal 56 from interrogation reader 50. Antenna 16 may be either external to or internal to transponder 10. The particular type and location of antenna 16 will depend on the operating frequency of transponder 10 and the particular design desired. Transponder 10 may also be connected to sensor 20 for sensing ambient or environmental information surrounding transponder 10, package 200 containing transponder 10, or the contents of package 200. One example of sensor 20 may be a quartz crystal resonator like that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,922,550, entitled "Biosensing devices which produce diffraction images," incorporated herein by reference its entirety. A quartz crystal resonator detects analytes that may be present in food. Analytes include, but are not limited to, microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi and viruses.
Antenna 16 receives signal 56 through the radiated interrogation field 58. Antenna 16 passes received signals 56 to communication electronics 14. Communication electronics 14 contain circuitry necessary to interpret signal 56 from field 58 and to further communicate the interpreted signal to control system 12. Control system 12 is an integrated circuit, printed circuit board, or other type of microprocessor or micro-controller electronics that controls the operations of the transponder 10. Control system 12 is connected to communication electronics 14 to communicate and receive transmissions. Control system 12 is also connected to memory 18 for storing and retrieving information. Control system 12 may further include a clock (not shown). Control system 12 determines if any actions are needed in response to the communications received from communication electronics 14.
When antenna 16 is in the presence of field 58 emitted by interrogation reader 50, communication electronics 14 are energized by signal 56, thereby energizing transponder 10. Transponder 10 remains energized so long as antenna 16 is in the field 58 of interrogation reader 50. Communication electronics 14 demodulates signal 56 and sends the message containing information or request to control system 12 for appropriate actions. For example, the request may be for transponder 10 to communicate its identification, or information about a material or package containing transponder 10, such as date of manufacture, place of manufacture, and/or lot number. The message may also be a request for information regarding ambient or environmental measurements sensed by sensor 20.
Another description of a transponder 10 that may be used with the present invention is located in U.S. Pat. No. 5,347,280, entitled "Frequency diversity transponder arrangement," incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Transponder 10 is one type of wireless communication device. Other types of wireless communication devices 10 may be used with the present invention. For instance, transponder 10 may have a transmitter that can send information to interrogation reader 50 without having to alter signal 56. Transponder 10 may contain a battery to power the transmitter, or an energy storage unit that is charged by energy received from signal 56 when wireless communication device 10 is in the range of field 58. It is readily understood to one of ordinary skill in the art that there are many other types of wireless communications devices and communication techniques than those described herein, and the present invention is not limited to a particular type of device, technique or method.
Transponder 10 may be attached on any type of device or package to identify and communicate information concerning the device or package. For instance, transponder 10 can be attached to a food package and may contain identification information and other information about the food contained inside the package, such as its date of manufacture, "born on" date, expiration date for sale or consumption and lot number. For example, transponder 10 can be attached to a wine bottle and contain information concerning the type of wine and its ingredients or make up, the date of manufacture, and expiration dates. Transponder 10 can be attached to virtually any device or package conceivable.
Tabs 100 are attached to slot 300 to form a slot antenna 16A. For the purposes of this specification, the word "attached" is used generically to mean either attached directly or connected to slot 300. The tabs 100 may either be attached on slot 300 or proximate to slot 300. Tabs 100 may also serve as pole antenna 16B. Tabs 100 may also be constructed by applying a conductive fluid (e.g. conductive ink) onto surface 202.
The present invention can also be used with transponder 10 containing one tab 100 to form either slot antenna 16A or pole antenna 16B. One tab 100 can be used to form pole antenna 16B in the form of antenna having monopole-like radiation pattern. If one tab 100 is used to form slot antenna 16B, tab 100 is attached to slot 300, and transponder 10 is attached, in the form of grounding, to slot 300 to form a ground plane. Using one tab 100 as a slot antenna 16B will create a monopole-like radiation pattern.
If surface 202 is constructed out of a conductive material, it may be advantageous to use tabs 100 to create a slot antenna 16A rather than a pole antenna 16B. Examples of conductive surfaces 202 include food foil packaging, wine bottles cork foil, jewelry, watches, cigar label foil, and alcoholic bottle foil labels. If tabs 100 are attached on a conductive surface 202 without forming a slot antenna 16A, the radiation pattern of the resulting pole antenna 16B created by tabs 100 may not be properly tuned to the operating frequency of transponder 10. Factors such as the conductivity and surface area of surface 202 affect the radiation pattern of a pole antenna 16B formed by tabs 100 when tabs 100 are attached to surface 202. Packages 200 vary greatly in size, shape, and area. It is desirable for transponder 10 and tabs 100 to be manufactured such that transponder 10 operates at a desired frequency when using tabs 100 as a pole antenna 16B, regardless of the particular characteristics of package 200.
Packages 200 that are constructed out of conductive material, such as foil, containing transponder 10 inside the package 200 cannot use a pole antenna 16B. The radiation pattern of pole antenna 16B is shielded by the conductive material. Therefore, another reason for using tabs 100 to create a slot antenna 16A rather than a pole antenna 16B may be so that packages constructed out of conductive material and containing transponder 10 inside package 200 can effectively communicate desired information wirelessly.
If tabs 100 are attached on surface 202 that is not conductive, tabs 100 can function at the desired operating frequency as a pole antenna 16B, regardless of the characteristics of package 200. If two tabs 100 are used, the tabs 100 serve as a dipole antenna 16B. One tab 100, instead of two tabs 100, may also be used to serve as antenna 16, creating a monopole type radiation pattern as previously described above. A ground plane may be provided between transponder 10 and surface 202 such that communication electronics 12 is attached to surface 202 to from a ground. In summary, tabs 100 can serve to provide either a pole antenna 16B or slot antenna 16A depending on the package 200 and its characteristics.
A transponder 10 may be attached to a slot antenna 16A as part of its construction, instead of using a slot 300 created in package 200 to form a slot antenna 16A.
As previously discussed, tabs 100 may also serve to form a slot antenna 16A if attached across a slot 300 in a conductive surface 202. The slot 300 length defines the operating frequency of the slot antenna 16A. In one embodiment, the slot 300 length is λ/2 or 164 millimeters so that the transponder 10 operates at a frequency of 915 MHz. More information on slot antennas 16A and their operation is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,975,711, entitled "Slot antenna device for portable radiophone," incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
In this manner, the transponder 10 has two antenna 16 configurations that are capable of communicating at two frequencies. If transponder 10 is capable of communicating at two different frequencies, as discussed above, the pole antenna 16B and slot antenna 16A can be configured to communicate at different frequencies as well, enabling the transponder 10 to effectively communicative at both frequencies. This arrangement provides an advantage in particular if 915 MHz is a desired frequency. 915 MHz is frequently used as an operating frequency for electronic communication in the United States, but 2.45 GHz is frequently used outside the United States. Therefore, providing transponder 10 with the capability of communicating at both 915 MHz and 2.45 GHz is advantageous so that transponder 10 can be used for applications in both the United States and abroad. However, if this dual capability is not required, transponder 10 can be configured to operate solely using a pole antenna 16B or slot antenna 16A.
In addition to the composition of transponder 10, the area of tabs 100 affect the impedance of transponder 10. As discussed above, it is desirable to match the impedance of transponder 10 and slot 300. Tabs 100 can also be varied to ensure optimal coupling to surface 202. The impedance of slot 300 may be varied for matching purposes by modifying relevant characteristics of surface 202. For example, a conductive package for food (e.g. foil) may have a surface 202 that is variable in width, dielectric or metallic characteristics. Capacitance of tabs 100 may be taken into consideration for impedance matching when attaching tabs 100 to a particular surface 202. The capacitance of tabs 100 affects the impedance of transponder 10. The total volume of tabs 100 (surface area times thickness) affects their capacitance. Tabs 100 are similar to parallel plate capacitors in series with wireless communication device 10. The larger the volume of tabs 100, the larger their capacitance. It is therefore desirable to design and construct tabs 100 with a capacitance that is commensurate with surface 202 to match impedance of transponder 10 and slot 300 for optimal performance.
An impedance matching network may also be used to match slot 300 impedance to transponder 10 impedance, as discussed in patent application Ser. No. 09/536,334, entitled "Remote Communication Using Slot Antenna," assigned to assignee of the present invention, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Placing transponder 10 inside package 200 may also be useful to indicate if package 200 has been opened, and, therefore, possibly contaminated. Packages 200 that contain food for consumption or medical devices and equipment requiring sterility are also possible applications. Transponder 10 is placed inside package 200 as previously discussed and illustrated in
One embodiment to detect the opening of package 200 is to provide tabs 100 constructed out of a material that reacts to ambient air. When package 200 is opened, tabs 100 become exposed to the outside air. If tabs 100 are constructed out of a material that loses its conductivity when exposed to air, transponder 10 cannot be interrogated and/or communicate as effectively since tabs 100 are attached to slot 300 to provide a slot antenna 16A for communication. Thus, lack of communication or degredated communication can be used as an indicator that package 200 has been previously opened.
Another embodiment uses sensor 20 to determine when package 200 is opened. Sensor 20 may be any type of sensor that senses elements of air in the area on the outside of package 200. Air contains oxygen, nitrogen and other gaseous elements. For instance, sensor 20 may be an oxygen sensor, including the sensor described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,027,622, entitled "Sensor element," incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Further, sensor 20 can be any type of sensor that senses an environmental factor, such as a gaseous element, that is not contained inside package 200 when sealed with transponder 10 therein.
If substrate 202 is constructed out of a conductive material, a separate dielectric 102 is provided between substrate 202 and transponder 10 as illustrated in
The shape, type, and characteristics of antenna 16 affect the impedance of transponder 10. The substrate 202 also affects the impedance presented to transponder 10 by antenna 16. This is especially true when a thin dielectric 102 is used, because there is less insulation between the transponder 10/antenna 16 and substrate 202. A thin dielectric 102 is between approximately 0.1 mm and 2.0 mm. For transponder 10 to transfer radiation energy from antenna 16 at the highest radiation level possible without losses, the impedance of the transponder 10 should be matched to the impedance of antenna 16 as placed onto substrate 202. For example, in one embodiment, the transponder 10 may have an impedance of 15-j60 ohms. To get optimum transfer of energy between antenna 16 and transponder 10, antenna 16, as placed onto substrate 202, would need to have a conjugate impedance of transponder 10. In practice, impedance matching between transponder 10 and antenna 16 does not have to be exact to have energy transfer between transponder 10 and antenna 16 necessary for communication. Impedances between transponder 10 and antenna 16 that are substantially the same will still allow good energy transfer between antenna 16 and transponder 10.
The transponder 10 may be used with a variety of different substrates 202. To minimize the protrusion of transponder 10 from substrate 202, a thin dielectric 102 is used. Empirical and modeling data have shown that the operation of an asymmetric antenna 16 is substantially insensitive to the size and/or dimensions of substrate 202 when using a dielectric 102 that is relatively thin. Materials with poorly defined structures and/or dielectric constants, such as cardboard, can be used as dielectric 102 materials, which also sever as substrate 202. This discovery allows antenna 16 and transponder 10 impedance to be matched more easily during manufacture without having to take characteristics of substrate 202 into consideration, such as substrate 202 size, thickness, and/or dielectric constant. Substrate 202 does have a certain dielectric constant depending on its material of manufacture and the amount of air present in substrate 202. The dielectric constant is the amount of permissivity of a particular material. In addition, antenna 16 elements, such as tabs 100, do not need precise dimensional control, allowing less precise and less expensive materials and methods to be used to define such elements. For example, tabs 100 may be constructed using label printing techniques and conductive ink, such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,566,441, entitled "Attaching an electronic circuit to a substrate," incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
In the embodiment illustrated in
As previously stated, tabs 10A, 100B may vary in size in different manners to provide an asymmetrical antenna 16.
An altemative embodiment to
Certain modifications and improvements will occur to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the foregoing description. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to any particular type of wireless communication device, tabs, packaging, or slot arrangement. For the purposes of this application, couple, coupled, or coupling is defined as either directly connecting or reactive coupling. Reactive coupling is defined as either capacitive or inductive coupling. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that there are different manners in which these elements can provide to accomplish the present invention. The present invention is intended to cover what is claimed and any equivalents. The specific embodiments used herein are to aid in the understanding of the present invention, and should not be used to limit the scope of the invention in a manner narrower than the claims and their equivalents.
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Jan 30, 2008
|Sep 20, 2011
|Eprovenance, Llc
|Methods and systems for certifying provenance of alcoholic beverages
|Aug 16, 2011
|Aug 21, 2012
|Eprovenance, Llc
|Methods and systems for certifying provenance of alcoholic beverages
|U.S. Classification
|343/718, 343/795
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Sep 23, 2011
|Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
|Jul 18, 2012
Owner name: MINERAL LASSEN LLC, NEVADA
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:MARCONI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (US), INC.;REEL/FRAME:028576/0059
Effective date: 20050106


text:
Rich luscious sauce tops tortellini. Chunks of crisp smoky bacon and sweet tomatoes add the finale to a perfect Italian-style dish.
Buy this ingredient
1. Prepare tortellini as directed on package. Drain and set aside.
2. Saute onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in prepared tortellini, pesto, bacon, tomatoes, cream, articokes and cheese.
4. Continue to cook 3-5 minutes and serve.
Next Service Date is determined at checkout.
Earn 5% back from every online purchase. On this order you could earn
0 points / $0.00
FREE Sign Up
About Us
Customer Service
Connect with Us!
© 2015 Schwan's Home Service, Inc. | Copyright Policy | Privacy Policy | Security Practices
Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution


text:
Description: IBM Dual Rank 8GB (1x8GB) PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 LP UDIMM UnbufferedPart Number(s)IBM Part# 90Y3165
Note: Our Part# 90Y3165 is guaranteedgenuine IBM product with an IBM serial number and logo. We do not sell 3rd party IBM memory.
Overview:Increasing memory in your IBM system is a very cost-effective way to help boost performance allow you to open more applications at once and save time and hassle. Since IBM is responsible for the design testing manufacturing and quality of IBM memory compatibility with your IBM computer is backed by IBM Service and Support.
CategoryIBM Option
Sub-CategoryIBM Memory
Part Number90Y3165
Products ID461377
Storage Capacity8GB
Upgrade TypeSystem Specific
TechnologyDDR3 SDRAM
Memory Speed1333MHz
Data Integrity CheckECC
Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
ApplicationServer Memory
Server ModelIBM Series x
CompatibilitySeries x Servers
IBM Serial NumberYes
IBM LogoYes
Guaranteed Genuine IBMYes


text:
Item Price: $0
+ Free Standard Shipping
Add to Wishlist
Thank you for telling a friend about Szul.com
[Close this Window]
The international renowned lifestyle-label Esprit has become one of the most successful brands in the mid-range fashion industry. They sell their products at over 14;000 points of sale and 800 retail stores. For long they have not only been a top address for clothesshoesaccessories and livingbut also incorporates the fashion lines Esprit CollectionEsprit SportsDe.Corp and edc. So edc has been an important part of Esprits success story so far. edc offers youngstylish fashion at affordable prices and does this using fresh coulour schemes und unconventional design. The edc by Esprit watch collection is able to deliver the fitting time piece for the fashion creations of this label. Stylish and colourful are its ladies watchesdecorated watch faces and the use of rhinestones and playful rivets lend it an individual tone. The edc mens watches in muted colours catch the eye with their cool and innovative design. Leather and stainless steel are the predominant materials here. All edc watches beart he brand logo: the ladies collection is decorated by the iconic angel and the mens watches flaunt the bulls head. With their unusual design and attractive price rangethese watches are the perfect compliment of a modern outfit.Band Color: Black LeatherBand Width: 18mm near case18mm near clasp/buckleBezel Color: SilverCase: Silver + Circle-shapedCase Finish: Polished + Stainless SteelCase Thickness: 8mmCase Width: 36mm40mm with crownClasp / Buckle: Strap BuckleDial: Black-and-white + analogHand Color: SilverMovement: Other + quartzTime Zones: SingleWater Resistance: 3 atm
We understand how important it is for you to receive your jewelry purchase promptly and safely. At Szul, our priority is to serve your needs in the manner you request.
Please be sure to review the shipping & processing time listed on your particular product. The processing time of your product is listed directly under product specification beneath the "USA Flag logo" button on your jewelry item's information page. Choosing an Express or expedited shipping method does not mean that the processing and manufacturing time on your product will be faster. Please also keep in mind that "Business Days" do not include weekends or holidays.
Szul offers the following shipping options for every purchase. For your protection, all shipments are insured for their full list price.
*PO Box Orders will be shipped via USPS as per the above shipping options **Some Special Deal Products will be shipped via USPS if Complimentary Shipping is selected
*Please note that any additional customs or import duties must be paid for by the recipient.
In order to serve you better, we would like to explain our shipping policies:
Please note that orders received after 3:00 PM EST will be processed the following business day. While determining the arrival day of your purchase, count business days only. The first shipping day will be the day after your order is processed.
International, PO Box, or APO Military Shipping Service is not available on certified loose diamond purchases made with a Credit Card. Bank Wire Transfer Payment is required for all certified loose diamond orders destined for an International, PO BOX, or APO Military address. All certified loose diamond orders purchased with a credit card must be shipped to a physical address within the United States.
We work closely with our shipping partners to ensure timely delivery of your purchases. However, Szul is not responsible for any weather related delays that may occur after your order is shipped. We apologize for any delays that may occur while in transit and our customer service department will work closely with you to re-route any packages that may be affected.
If you have made an alterations request for your purchase -- such as ring or bracelet sizing -- please allow 5 business days to process your special requests.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding our policies, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Szul wants to make your online purchase of jewelry a convenient and hassle-free experience. We currently accept an array of payment mechanisms, and soon we plan to extend other payment acceptance services.
Please be assured that our online payment acceptance mechanisms are safe and secure. All of your information is kept strictly confidential and is not shared with any outside agencies. You may review our user information privacy and transaction security policies.
We gladly accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover for credit card payments.
Szul accepts money order, all money orders must be payable in US dollars.Your order will be shipped once your money order is received.
Szul accepts checks denominated in US dollars as payment for all orders. Checks must be drawn on a US bank, have the customer's name and address imprinted on the check front, with a valid nine-digit bank routing number (ABA code) located at the bottom of the check. Please make your check payable to Szul Jewelry, Inc. and mail to:
Szul.com 12 East 46th Street 3rd Floor West New York, NY 10017
Szul accepts direct wire transfers for both domestic and international orders. To place your order using a wire transfer, please follow the wire transfer steps through checkout. For additional assistance please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800- 332-4382
We also accept payments via PayPal and Amazon. Please choose the appropriate logo during checkout
Customers can use Gift Certificates for purchases on Szul.com. Gift Certificates issued directly from Szul can be used to purchase any item available on Szul.com. Please visit the following link to purchase a Gift Certificate. *Discounted or Promotional Gift Certificates (inclusive of Gift Certificates issued by a third party) are not valid for use on Certified Loose Diamond purchases.
Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding our payment options, please feel free to contact us at email@example.com.
All Pricing is subject to change. For all Prices, Products, Product Details and Offers, Szul.com reserves the right to make adjustments due to market conditions, manufacturing price changes, product discontinuation, errors in advertising and any other extenuating circumstance.
Szul.com makes every effort to provide the most up-to-date and accurate pricing and product information. Despite best efforts, incorrect pricing or product detail listing may occur. In the event a product is listed at an incorrect price or lists incorrect product details due to technical, typographical, photographic or supplier error, Szul.com reserves the right to refuse or cancel and fully refund any order placed.
Products marked with a Closeout or a Clearance Price cannot be combined with any other promotion.
To increase the convenience of your shopping experience, we offer various options for you to make purchase orders.
Completed order forms should be faxed to 212-689-7771.
To make a purchase order by phone, please call 1-800-332-4382 during regular customer service hours:
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Please have item number(s), billing information (including credit card type and number), and shipping information ready.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we will be happy to refund,
replace, or exchange any item within 30 Days of its purchase through our simple,
hassle-free return process.
Szul guarantees 60 days wear-and-tear repairs for all its merchandise. We expedite
all repairs and try to return your repaired merchandise within 7-10 business days.
All orders are shipping in our "Szul Signature Packaging". Most of our Fine Jewelry
is shipped in a Velvet Jewelry box along with an outer cardboard box. These boxes
are perfect for Gift Giving at the same time great for storing your Jewelry. Our
promotional Jewelry is mostly shipped in a lighter cardboard Jewelry box or a Velvet
We respect the value of all personal information that you share with us. We appreciate
the fact that you are showing us your trust and confidence, and we promise to live
up to your expectations at all times. We will use your personal information only
to improve your shopping experience on the site, and we will not share your information
with any outside parties. Click
here to view our complete Privacy Statement.
Product Warranty and Authenticity: All of the watches sold on SZUL are brand
new and authentic. Some watches we sell do not carry the Manufacturer's Warranty
and for those pieces, we supply an In-House Warranty. Please Click Here to view the warranty coverage chart.
Submit your email address
We guarantee No Spam, No Selling your data


text:
Join Incubus World Headquarters
MAN KIND IS DOOMED! x
p.s. hows the move? x
Its impossible to be nice to you forever..... dont know why, just is!
see you soon sa concert dianne! apir! :D
thanx..we are friend now...nice to know u
Welcome toIncubus World Headquarters
Sign Upor Sign In
Or sign in with:
© 2015 Created by Incubus.
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
The browser you are using is out of date and is no longer supported. To view and use this site correctly, please update your browser to the latest version.
[Extension 'ext-PubsSearchDetail-base' (44451) on page 'publicationsresultsdetail'] Line 16: TypeError: detailMeta has no properties
Visit our Technical Conservation website for our range of conservation publications available to buy online.


text:
Where can i get a chart for Tube inside of Tube sizes ? Need to telescope some tubing, can be mild steel or cr mo need to make some telscoping brackets, not for a race car. I saw one in a chassis book a couple of years ago but can"t seem to find it ? Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.
Results 1 to 5 of 5
Thread: Where can i get a chart for ?
Hybrid View
05-04-2012, 07:56 AM #1Member
- Join Date
- Oct 2007
- Posts
- 31
Where can i get a chart for ?
When you find your size chart, keep this in mind:
05-05-2012, 10:16 AM #3Senior Member
- Join Date
- Mar 2007
- Location
- Deltaville, VA
- Posts
- 2,239
Google Eastern Metal Supply.
Will give a full breakdown for tube and pipe.Syncrowave 250 DX Tigrunner
Dynasty 200 DX
Miller XMT 304 w/714D Feeder & Optima Control
Miller MM 251 w/Q300 & 30A SG
Hobart HH187
Dialarc 250 AC/DC
Hypertherm PM 600 & 1250
Wilton 7"x12" bandsaw
PC Dry Cut Saw, Dewalt Chop Saw
Milwaukee 8" Metal Cut Saw, Milwaukee Portaband.
Thermco and Smith (2) Gas Mixers
More grinders than hands
Not really up to date about tube, but I've pipelined for the last 14 yrs. and I know that they will only guarantee that 2 feet from each end of the pipe is round. meaning that the rest of the middle can be out of round and not being able to telescope anykind of pipe into it. And NO we don't telescope pipe on the pipeline, just for building pole rigup trucks.Miller AEAD-200LE
Lincoln AC/DC tombstone
Victor OC\AC flaming tomahawk
05-07-2012, 07:27 AM #5Member
- Join Date
- Oct 2007
- Posts
- 31
Found it !
Found it at the chassisshop.com, clic on tubing, round chrome moly, then round diagram. Thanks for the replys.


text:
College is a strange, anxious, exhilarating time when you're floating somewhere between dependence and independence, between high school and the intimidating "real world." Everyone goes through some changes during the college years, and finding balance away from home can be a challenge for a person with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Whether you are just beginning to prepare for college, or you're currently in the thick of it, the following articles should provide you with practical information and tips for dealing with the unique issues you're facing. Type One Nation, JDRF's social network for people with type 1 diabetes is also a great resource for college students.
Dealing with a new diagnosis in college
A diabetes diagnosis is shocking at any point in life, but a new diagnosis can be especially difficult in college. Turn here for advise.
Preparing for college
College Scholarships Available for Students with Type 1 Diabetes
The Diabetes Scholars Foundation is offering college scholarships to students with type 1 diabetes. There are various scholarships available for students with type 1 diabetes. To read more and download the latest application, go to http://www.diabetesscholars.org/.


text:
They'd have to have every teacher carry otherwise what's the point? If one teacher in an entire school had a concealed weapon but was on the other side of the building when an attack occurred, they wouldn't have been able to do anything about it.So, essentially, you'd already have to have a concealed carry permit. Not sure how it works in S. Carolina, but here in WV it means you have to have taken training in firearms safety before being issued the permit.
For the record - I'd carry.
Not kidding.


text:
10 - 12 February, 2015 - Kensington Close Hotel, London, United Kingdom
WHITEPAPER: Changing the Game- The Promise of Directed-Energy Weapons
This report, from Mark Gunzinger and Chris Dougherty of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), examines DE as a particularly promising source of operational advantage for the military.
Directed Energy Systems hold the promise of revolutionising warfare, but their adoption on the front line remains elusive. Nevertheless, recent developments, including the trails on board USS Ponce indicate the fielding of DES is becoming a closer reality. Challenges of power, size, ruggedization and heat capacity remain key inhibitors to their effective, practical and safe use.
Military applications for blocking enemy electronics and communications, protecting convoys in high risk IED zones, and systems able to protect critical areas and equipment, as well as new and exciting systems for police and civil enforcement deployment, are all driving continued research and development in DES.
Defence IQ's Directed Energy Systems 2014 is an unrivalled opportunity to meet the world's leading experts from military, civil, and research backgrounds. Gain crucial insight from specialists in high energy lasers, high power microwaves, and power management systems.
With unrivalled international participation, Directed Energy Systems 2015 is the perfect opportunity for you to engage with the world's premier DES authorities (link to speakers).
If you're interested in contributing to Directed Energy Systems 2015 then please contact the director at firstname.lastname@example.com or call +44 (0)20 7368 9769
"Technically engaged speakers – Very good!" Hanspeter Kaufmann, Senior Manager, Research, RUAG
"Panel of speakers was very good. It was an excellent combination of industry and academia" SK Singh, Technical Advisor, High Commission of India
"Overall a great event" Lynsi Coressel, Directed Energy D Program Manager, Lockheed Martin
"Very informative event" Hirosei Inuzuka, Deputy Director, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
"This event has been useful in understanding the latest advancements in this field" Sabriye Raif, Operational Analyst, Atomic Weapons Establishment
Download the Agenda
Visit the Resource Centre for complimentary industry related content!
Learn more about sponsor & exhibit opportunities
Become a member of Defence IQ and gain access to Military Videos, Podcasts and Articles today!
Mark Your Calendar
Tell a Colleague
Questions? Contact us on 0800 652 2363 or +44 (0) 20 7368 9300 or email email@example.com now!


text:
Now we're email buddies!
You have chosen to receive our #NAMED_LISTS# newsletters at #EMAIL_ADDRESS#. You will receive an e-mail shortly confirming your subscription. So excited to have you!
Refinery 29
Please upgrade your browser for the best Refinery29 experience. Read more.
Gone are the days of sports bras remaining hidden under our tracksuits. Fashion houses like Alexander Wang, Prada, and Tommy Hilfiger all sent athletics-inspired looks down the spring runways, so we'd like to think they're rooting for us to show off our active underwear, too. Hey, if Jennifer Lawrence can pull off the style on the red carpet, we can certainly get away with letting our sporty undergarments peek out from under a tank — or more.
Since we're such good sports, we wouldn't rest until we found the coolest, must-show-off pieces that could just as easily double as crop tops. Plus, with temperatures starting to rise, we also need pretty options for yoga in the park. The 20 sweat-proof threads ahead are much more stylish than anything you ever saw in P.E. — and way too cute to confine to the gym. Game on.


text:
I have been using the Tapatalk mobile app to access other forums with my iPhone.
The app works great, comes in all flavors (iPhone, Blackberry, droid, etc.). I don't know if there is a cost for the website to host/allow (?) via Tapatalk but I would be interested in hearing if others would be interested and whether it is financially/technically feasible for ADGO.


text:
ADHD children often benefit from special academic accommodations established by teachers and parents who spend thoughtful time pinpointing problematic ADHD symptoms, and then devising classroom accommodations that help solve those problems.
Following is a list of common challenges faced by ADHD students, and the accommodations that can help bring success at school.
Classroom Setup
If your child: Is easily distracted by classroom activity or by activity visible through door or windows
Try: Seating the student front and center, away from distractions
If your child: Acts out in class to gain negative attention
Try: Seating the student near a good role model
If your child: Is unaware of personal space; reaches across desks to talk to or touch other students
Try: Increasing distance between desks
If your child: Is unable to complete work within given time
Try: Allowing extra time to complete assigned work
If your child: Does well at the beginning of an assignment but quality of work decreases toward the end
Try: Breaking long assignments into smaller parts; shorten assignments or work periods
If your child: Has difficulty following instructions
Try: Pairing written instructions with oral instructions
If your child: Is unable to keep up during classroom discussions and/or note taking
Try: Providing peer assistance in note taking and ask student questions to encourage participation in discussions
If your child: Complains that lessons are "boring"
Try: Seeking to involve student in lesson presentation
If your child: Is easily distracted
Try: Cuing your student to stay on task with a private signal
If your child: Turns in work with careless mistakes
Try: Scheduling five-minute period to check over work before turning in homework or tests
To discuss more classroom accommodations , visit the ADHD at School support group on ADDConnect.


text:
DES MOINES — The nerves hit Creston senior Luke Neitzel hard Friday morning as he stood alone on the Drake Stadium long jump runway, about to take the first jump of the 2013 Drake Relays high school boys long jump competition.
"It was pretty nerve-wracking, especially at the beginning since I was the first jumper," Neitzel said. "I kind of got into the stadium a little late, but coach (Mark) Evans and coach (Pat) Schlapia got me prepared for the most part, so it was a good experience."
Neitzel took off down the runway on that first attempt, hit the board perfectly and sailed through the air putting down a mark of 21 feet, 1 inch on the opening jump of the competition.
Getting a mark, especially a respectable mark, on the first jump allowed Neitzel to get a little more aggressive in his next two attempts.
And it nearly qualified him for the finals, as Neitzel finished 11th overall in the competition, just two spots and 4.75 inches out of the ninth and final qualifying spot, held by Glenwood's Grant May at 21-5.75.
"I wasn't really feeling much of anything," Neitzel said about his first jump. "I was really numb. I was so nervous, I really didn't know what I was doing. But after I got my first one in, not scratching on the first jump really helped a lot. I thought that helped me a lot with my confidence, because I at least had a jump in, something to fall back on."
Neitzel's second jump looked good, but he just barely scratched. Officials measured the jump anyway and told him it was a jump of 21-10.
Neitzel said he scratched by about half an inch.
That left Neitzel with one final jump, which went 20-4.50.
After finishing fourth in flight one, Neitzel played the waiting game throughout flight two to see if he would make finals.
Even though he didn't make finals, it was still a respectable showing for Neitzel, who is in his first season of long jumping.
Neitzel, who said he thinks he could get a jump of 22 feet by the end of the year, said following his performance at the Drake Relays, he feels confident heading into the final weeks of the season.
"With Mark (Evans) teaching me things, I've got a lot to learn, but I think I can get that done by the time state comes around," he said. "But it was good to go up against kids I hadn't gotten to jump against."
Neitzel became the third Creston long jumper to compete at the Drake Relays since 1998, following in the footsteps of 1998 Drake Relays champion Mike Mansour and 2003 qualifier Michael Buck.
According to Creston head coach Pat Schlapia, Neitzel is jumping similar distances as Buck did. Mansour won the 1998 Drake Relays with a jump of 22-2.75.
"I'm very proud of how Luke competed up there," Schlapia said. "Looking at it, he qualified tied for 19th in the state out of all four classes combined. Finishing 11th, he moved up eight spots from 19th. In Class 3A, there were eight jumpers up there, and he finished fourth out of that. That's nice to see him with that, because we plan to be back up there in three to four weeks for state."
Patton 20th
Murray junior Kate Patton finished 20th in the girls 100 meter dash, running a time of 13.24.
The time was off of Patton's best time of the season —12.55 — which qualified her with the sixth-best time in the state going into the Drake Relays.
But Murray girls head coach Kyle Eckermann said Patton did not get a very good start out of the blocks, which is unusual for her.
"She was a little slow out of the blocks and that cost her. In a short race like that, it's hard to catch up with people," he said. "The night before we were up at Van Meter and she got disqualified for a false start, so I think that was in her head that this is her one chance and she didn't want to get disqualified."
Even though Patton may not have met her own expectations for the race, Eckermann said it was still a good experience for her.
"I know she was happy to be up there," he said. "A little disappointed in how she ran, but still glad she made it. It was a good experience. A lot better competition than some of the meets we go to sometimes. Now she has something to look forward to with state coming up in the next couple of weeks."
Mount Ayr
The Mount Ayr boys 4x100 relay team of juniors Erik Freed, Jacob Sobotka, Cody Stackhouse and sophomore Grant Staats had an impressive showing in their preliminary heat.
Heat seven of the boys 4x100 relay team consisted of three teams from the May 10 State Qualifying Meet being held at Nodaway Valley High School — Mount Ayr, Tri-Center Neola and Council Bluffs St. Albert.
The Raiders came in just behind both teams in qualifying, but finished ahead of St. Albert on Friday evening, finishing 52nd overall out of 80 teams with a time of 44.93.
That time was a season's best for the Raiders and marked the fastest FAT time in school history. After being converted to hand time, it ties the school record of 44.7, which was set in 2000.
"We were matched up with district competitors Tri-Center Neola and Council Bluffs St. Albert, which gave us a great look at how our district matchup is building," head coach Brad Elliott said. "It was an extremely fast race as the Raiders ran all alone in lane seven.
"As the stagger evened out by leg three, Tri-Center had a slight advantage and St. Albert had a step on us. Cody Stackhouse ran a great anchor leg to close the gap on Tri-Center and also pass St. Albert at the tape. I was very pleased with the way the boys ran. It seems like it's been awhile since we have competed due to weather, so it was nice to see the boys do well under the pressure of a big meet."


text:
5 ways to Revamp your Home without Spending Money!
Follow I crave the feeling of new decor, I think I am actually addicted to it. I love retail therapy for my home. Too often I find myself buying new pillows, pictures, dishes, vases, throw blankets, duvet covers, towels, and … Read More


text:
Ronald Hahn on Royal Arches
Ronald Hahn on Royal Arches in the 1950's. The Rotten Log can be seen in the upper left corner. Photo from the Bob Swift collection.
- Login or register to post comments
- Preview
- blockthumbs
- thumb
- 15446 reads
or send your donation payable to: Yosemite Climbing Association P.O. Box 89, Yosemite, CA 95389 Please make sure to provide your complete contact information, including email address.


text:
|Springfield, Mass.
|High School:
|Central HS
|Previous College:
|Northeast (Neb.) College
In 2009-10: one of only three Lions to start in all 28 games for the Lions…Jasmine led the team in scoring 11 games and in rebounds 16 times…she lead the team in field goal percentage 51.1 percent (145-of-284), free throws made (113), and rebounds (196)…tied for the team lead in steals with 34…third in assists with 52…played all 40 minutes at both Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri S&T…Jasmine shot her Southern career best at Northwest Missouri and against Fort Hays State (both, 75 percent & 6-of-8)…Jasmine also scored a team high 404 points (14.4 points per game, also team high).
At Northeast (Neb.) College: Earned third-team All-America honors after averaging 16.3 ppg, 2.7 apg and 2.9 spg, along with shooting 48 percent from the floor last season ... was also an all-conference and all-region performer.
In High School: Helped lead the Central HS squad to a state championship ... scored a 1,000 points for her career ... was an all-state selection.
Personal: Criminal Justice major...born May 17, 1989 in Springfield, Mass...daughter of George Lovejoy and Jackie Jordan...has one sibling, Alex.


text:
Waste Site Cleanup & Reuse in New England
Groundwater Use and Value Determination Guidance
This guidance combines the goals of two major regional initiatives, the Superfund Beneficial Reuse Initiative and the Comprehensive Ground Water Protection Strategy. As part of the Superfund Beneficial Reuse Initiative, this guidance is intended to result in more informed and focused decision making, and more common-sense, cost-effective groundwater cleanups which will facilitate the beneficial reuse of contaminated properties.
- Groundwater Use and Value Determination Guidance (PDF) (11 pp, 41 K, about PDF)
- Appendix A (PDF) (7 pp, 152 K, about PDF)
- Appendix B (PDF) (6 pp, 134 K, about PDF)
- Appendix C (PDF) (5 pp, 14 K, about PDF)


text:
Bar Code Equipment › Hand Held Computer › Windows Mobile Hand Held Computer › Motorola Hand Held Computer › Motorola MC 55: MC 5590 & MC 5574 › Motorola MC5590-PU0DURQA9WR
Term L/P/1D/128/512 Num/Windows Mobile 6.1/1.5x
The Motorola MC 55: MC 5590 & MC 5574 brings a new level of functionality and flexibility to pocket-sized mobile devices. The smallest and lightest Motorola rugged EDA, the MC 55: MC 5590 & MC 5574 packs the power of a walkie-talkie, VoIP phone, mobile computer, bar code scanner and camera into a robust enterprise class device with true consumer styling and ergonomics - and is designed to meet mobile worker, business application and IT requirements. With the MC 55: MC 5590 & MC 5574 in hand, task workers such as retail associates and managers, health care workers in a hospital, and servers in a restaurant enjoy the cost-effective yet sophisticated mobile voice and data services required to streamline tasks and improve productivity, customer response times and customer service levels. Enterprise class rugged construction, manageability, security and scalability allow the MC 55: MC 5590 & MC 5574 to easily meet the most demanding IT policies and mandates. And a broad array of accessories enables easy customization of the MC 55: MC 5590 & MC 5574 to meet the unique needs of your business.
Full specifications (PDF)
Manufacturer part number: MC5590-PU0DURQA9WR


text:
Man v. Food: LA5 Photos
Adam tours downtown L.A. and visits the home of the French-dipped sandwich at Philippe.
Tulsa10 Photos
Tulsa proves to be yummy with pie, pizza, prime rib and plenty of Oklahoma fun.
Tulsa10 Photos
Tulsa, Oklahoma brought spicy and juicy dishes including the Incinerator Spicy Pizza Challenge at Joe Momma's, and Adam's dream of being a fireman.
PCH10 Photos
Adam journeys along the Pacific Coast Highway to taste fresh seafood and mouthwatering tacos. Then he coaches local teacher Naader Reda on the Brahma Bull Challenge.
Man v. Food Nation: Charlotte Pictures13 Photos
Adam is in Charlotte, NC, to taste of a 4-tier cheeseburger and glistening fried chicken. Then, he coaches a college freshman in taking down the Big Eats Challenge.
Man v. Food Nation: Jackson Pictures15 Photos
Adam is in Jackson, MS, for fall-off-the-bone BBQ, a comfort food buffet and a 3-patty hamburger and fries challenge.
Man v. Food Madness20 Photos
Check out the 20 college town episodes competing in this year's Man v. Food Madness.
Charleston14 Photos
Adam goes oyster-harvesting, eats at Hominy Grill and challenges himself to a spicy tuna hand roll challenge at Bushido Japanese Restaurant. Check out the Charleston Chow Down Slideshow.
Oahu14 Photos
Adam says aloha to the island of Oahu to try some Hawaiian cuisine and coach a mom in a Moose Omelet Challenge at Moose McGillycuddy's.
The Feast Special12 Photos
Adam explores the nation for the best places to dig into hearty helpings of family-style feasts. He finds these massive meals in Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Arizona.


text:
Americanos College changed its name to American College, maintaining the high standards and quality provision in education while constantly searching for academic excellence. Our aim is to develop the American College brand to even higher grounds.
The American College is an established and diverse institution offering a wide range of courses. Established in 1975, the American College is committed to preserving the quest for knowledge as more than simply a practical pursuit. Through its broad range of programs, the College provides students from Cyprus and around the world with the depth of understanding and intellectual flexibility they need to respond to the challenges they will face in the years to come.
The dedicated academic and administrative staff works hard to keep the American College a warm, human and friendly college. The American College differs because it combines an excellent record of quality provision in teaching with a constant effort to maintain a personal relationship with each individual student.
When you join as a student, we will spend a great deal of time and effort in making you feel welcome and offering any support you might need.
Students Guide


text:
Spong's Landing Park is located on the donation land claim staked by Alexander Spong in 1853, along the Willamette River north of Salem. Captain John M. Spong operated a steam boat from the landing and other river traffic stopped for supplies and wood fuel cut on the property. A ferry was also operated by the Spong family, in competition with Doaks Ferry. The ferry was operated until the Salem bridges and the County-operated ferry forced it out of business. In the 20's and 30's, Spong's Landing was one of the most popular swimming and picnic facilities in Marion County. A sign at the entrance read: "Admission $.25 per car, $.05 hikers and bikers." The County purchased the land from three owners. Sources of funds were: HUD Open Space, sale of Marion County property in the Champoeg area, and General Fund. Land and Water funds assisted in development costs.
Facilities at a Glance
Hours8:00 a.m. to Sunset Spongs Landing will be locked each night at sunset and opened at 8:00 a.m. each morning.
LocationSeven miles from Salem, River Road N, west at Chemawa Road, right at Windsor Island Road, left on Naples Road, one mile to park.
Powered by Google™These driving directions are provided as a general guide only. No representation is made or warranty given as to their content, road conditions or route usability or expeditiousness. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. The user assumes all risk of use.
[ Parks' Home | Feedback ]


text:
Junior Class Attends OTC in Houston
For the third year in a row the entire Webb Junior class attended the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX. For three days the students, together with their advisors, Professors George Petrie and Matt Werner, experienced the "world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection."
The students were provided a special presentation on FPSOs from Thomas Koster '67 of MODEC International, Sam Ryu of ExxonMobil Development Company, and Lars Henriksen of Viking Systems Inc. During the evenings of May 3rd and 4th, the Webbies attended industry receptions as the guests of McDermott International Inc., Exmar, Keppel, and MAN. The conference and the receptions gave the students the opportunity to network with members of the offshore industry. During the two days at the conference and related functions, the Webb students did a great job of informing the OTC community about Webb Institute.
The attending students conducted a fundraising drive to raise the money to cover the cost of the trip from industry related corporations. Special thanks are due to the individuals and organizations that provided the financial support and hospitality to make the trip possible including:
Student Testimonial – Casey Harwood '11
The 2010 OTC was a fantastic experience. It was interesting, fun, and thoroughly informative to see the current state of the industry and the direction it's taking. I really enjoyed the trade show; the exhibitors were almost always willing and excited to talk to Webb students. I don't think I've ever exchanged so many business cards in only two days!
The receptions were great as well. I attended the events hosted by J. Ray McDermott and by MAN Diesel, and both were outstanding. They provided a uniquely relaxed atmosphere in which to socialize and network with some major industry leaders. For example, at the MAN reception I spoke at length with engineers and naval architects from Voith Turbo, all of whom were very enthusiastic about interacting with Webb and its students.
Our exposure to the offshore industry during our time at Webb is minimal, so the conference was invaluable as an introduction to a great number of exciting future work opportunities. I consider the trip to be one of the best experiences that the Junior class has shared, and I hope to see it continued for the benefit of the future classes.


text:
- Stephen Stokols
- Oakland, CA
- United States
This conversation is closed.
TED should select "normal people" to attend its primary annual event, i.e. people selected on merit.
TED is very exclusive and that's part of the lure perhaps. Participants generally represent the top .01% as measured by personal wealth. "Normal people" who may be as bright, impassioned and insightful can never have a chance to attend TED, not even a hope if they have chosen to pursue a vocation like academia or social work.
As we do in other parts of democratic merit based societies, there should be a "TED scholarship" set up for people who have no hope to ever be invited based on wealth and achievement.
This scholarship should be merit based in the same way an academic fellowship is. Applicants would be measured based on achievement and a personal essay. I'd suggest 10 scholarships awarded each year, the winners representing different walks of "normal life."
Feb 18 2011: HI Stephen! We totally agree here at TED and created the TED Fellows program for the very same reasons you mention above. Check it out here: www.ted.com/fellows.
For each conference (TED & TEDGlobal) we select 20 Fellows -- extraordinary people doing insanely cool things around the world who wouldn't otherwise have access -- to join us, all expenses paid. In addition to becoming full conference participants, the Fellows arrive two days early for a Fellows only pre-conference full of skill-building workshops, presentations, and social activities.
Applications are currently open for the 2011 TEDGlobal class - apply here: www.ted.com/fellows/apply or help us spread the word!
Apr 11 2011: Just 20? Out of how many people that attend TED?
I would challenge TED to hold a conference - not a TEDx, but one of the main ones - where at least 50% of the audience are regular people from unprivileged backgrounds. Forget the immense pricetag and see what happens when you get the everyday person involved.
Tiara Shafiq
Apr 11 2011: Not just merit, because that still has a tendency to favour those with privilege in various ways. But I totally agree with you that TED right now privileges those with wealth, and in a way creates an echo chamber. How are you going to change the world if it's just the same old people over and over?
- +2
Phil Niles
Apr 13 2011: Tiara, I highly recommend taking a closer look at what TED already does and what it has already achieved.
- +2
As someone who has attended three TED-associated gatherings (TED2009, TEDMED, TEDxCLE) on a student's budget, I am not sure I relate to your feelings. Can you please elaborate how there should be scholarships based on "not just merit." How would that work? The OP suggested 10 scholarships - TED gives more than triple that to each conference.
Tiara Shafiq
Apr 16 2011: When organisations and groups talk about judging people based on merit, they're usually scanning for achievements like participation in major groups or having starting so-and-so project or whatever. However, what if you're just struggling to get by? What if you don't have the money to be able to afford whizzing off to universities or conferences everywhere to "make a difference"? What if you're in a minority that makes it hard to be taken seriously?
- +1
It's worth looking at the idea of privilege - start with Unpacking the White Knapsack and go from there.
I used to be quite the conference junkie, but I noticed that there was often a lot of talk and fervour - but not a lot of action. There were grand ideas and projects occasionally, but how has it effected change a year on? Or two?Apr 11 2011: Richard Bach once wrote "In times like this why do we need luxury and expensive cars and houses?" the other side of that he wrote was if we do not have things like a 'Stradivarius Violin' then where would we find the inspiration to reach higher levels. The problem as I see it is not that TED has set it's sights to high but that we are setting ours to low. If one really wants to be part of the TED conference one should pursue that goal with a single mindedness. Also I believe we need to be care in our wording, it's not MAY be as bright and passionate, we ARE as bright and passionate. For the most part what has separated us from those who participate fully in TED is wealth and little more. There are many many geniuses alive who are only managing to financially get by as you pointed out.
The last thing and this is for the TED Staff: while I realise a level of moderation is needed so that the forum does not turn into a YAHOO chat sight with text anachronisms instead of full conversation, don't you think you overstepped the bounds a little by closing the debate opened by Tiara Shafiq:
This topic is already being discussed in the following conversation:
I'm going to close this to focus the discussion. Please join the existing conversation instead.
Thank you.
I mean surely we overlap topics all the time everyday?
Apr 11 2011: Thank you for noting that! I thought it was a little bit iffy.
Though I would agree about setting sights too low. Having tons of money (which seems to be the core criterion to attend TED) does not make you any more worthy. There are plenty of bright passionate people who will NEVER be able to achieve the $6000 price tag, because their economies would not sustain it. Let's not assume Western privilege is right here.
Apr 12 2011: The purpose of closing one conversation and referring to an existing one is done for the benefit of the community in order to focus on the discussion of the given topic, more actively engage community around it and keep things organized.
- +1
Thank You.Apr 19 2011: I think think TED just started out the way it has started out: great ideas being presented to an audience that has the financial means to carry them forward. This has made sense for awhile and is what has made TED successful up until now and I'm sure, has funded TED's free presence online; fellowships etc.
But, this animal has been quickly evolving. I think the beginnings of the criticism seen here in this thread show that TED cannot, for much longer, be largely associated with elitism in any way. The democratic dispersion of TED talks is coming full circle. And that is an opportunity to grow in good ways. Ms. Shafiq's recommendation of 50% regular people might not be financially feasible right now, but perhaps one day....
What about, encouraging wealthy TED talks attendees to bring along and pay a discount for, a protege(e) from his / her own community? Maybe if 2 attend, both can get a discount of some sort. I'm sure many TED attendees would rise to the challenge of seeking out a protege(e) and easily find the funding to get him/her to the conference for networking.Apr 12 2011: I have not seen a satisfactory answer to Tiara Shafiq from the Ted team yet. And I completely agree with Lee Wilkinson about moderation. That should not be confused with conformity. you can't preach innovation and restrict and conform people to what "you" think is "organized".
I look forward to hearing back better answers from the Ted staff.
Apr 13 2011: I am not on the TED staff, but I appreciate there being a unified thread on this conversation.
- the silent majority (?)
Below: "The purpose of closing one conversation and referring to an existing one is done for the benefit of the community in order to focus on the discussion of the given topic, more actively engage community around it and keep things organized.
Thank You."


text:
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey An IMAX Experience
Action/Adventure, SciFi/Fantasy
The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands. Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
Cast: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugo Weaving, Luke Evans
Produced by: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Carolynne Cunningham
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Written by: Fran Walsh
Running time: 2hr 50min
Opens: Dec 14, 2012 Limited
|Theaters for Today
Pick a day
on this day.


text: We stand at a unique moment in time. One that offers the an opportunity to leave a healthy legacy for our children and our planet. The stories in this issue—from young activists, PAN campaigners, and mothers with growing children—are told with a fierce determination to create a better world. The stories affirm some common understandings: We have seen firsthand the harm that pesticides do to people and the earth. We know we cannot continue on a trajectory of harmful chemical use. And we know that change on the scale before us requires collective political action.


text:
Freedom Flix
Handcuffed hairbraider sues in federal court for right to teach
Isis Brantley is a widely recognized expert on African hairbraiding who wants to teach people to braid hair for a living in Dallas. But even with her decades of experience, is telling Isis she must now convert her modest hairbraiding school into a large barber college, and become a state-licensed barber instructor, before she can teach the next generation of African hairbraiders.
When the state of Texas began regulating hairbraiders in 2007, it wedged Texas's hairbraiding license into the state's barbering statute. This means that Isis must spend 2,250 hours in barber school, pass four exams, and spend thousands of dollars on tuition and a fully-equipped barber college she doesn't need, all to teach a 35-hour hairbraiding curriculum. Tellingly, Texas will waive all these regulations if Isis goes to work for an existing barber school and teaches hairbraiding for them.
But braiders aren't barbers, and braiding instructors shouldn't be forced to build barber schools or take classes from barbers.
That is why on October 1, 2013, Isis joined with the Institute for Justice to file a federal lawsuit against Texas. A victory in her case could impact entrepreneurs throughout the state and beyond.Read more
Embed on your site:
Freedom Flix
The Institute for Justice is always looking for new ways to promote the message of freedom. To that end, IJ produced the following videos in-house to tell the stories of our clients and their fight for individual liberty.
None of this — the cases or these videos — would be possible without the continued generosity of our donors. We hope you enjoy them and share them with those who need a little inspiration.
Subscribe to our videos via iTunes or YouTube.


text:
Hatteras 3/4-Inch Volume Control Valve Trim Kit with Metal Cross Handle
Hatteras instantly evokes the nautical life filled with salt air days drenched in the sun. Design details allow your imagination to set sail for the shore of your whim. With every touch, Hatteras lets you know you've arrived.
- Cast brass valve
- Controls on/off and volume functions for a single shower component in a shower system
- Required valve is included
Additional Jado Links
This Jado item can also be referenced by the following color/finish specific model #:
- Jado 842022.444*
Antique Nickel
- Jado 842022.144*
Brushed Nickel
- Jado 842022.105*
Old Bronze
- Jado 842022.150*
Platinum Nickel
- Jado 842022.100*
Polished Chrome
*Discontinued model or finish
More Than Just a Store - Your Reasons to Shop
Discover the best online deals for the 842/022 and everything else for your home from the leading online home improvement store.
We're committed to providing you with the best assortment of Jado products with over 400 warehouses across the country.
Our knowledgeable product specialists work to bring you the best prices on every product and provide unmatched customer service. Your satisfaction is our highest priority!
Manufacturer Resources
Installation Resource Center
Whether you are installing the product yourself or hiring a professional, our installation Resource Center has everything you need to get your project done. Visit the Installation Resource Center to get started.