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Skip to comments.Union Boss to members: STFU, you MF's (Video- Language Warning) in California
Posted on 01/29/2010 2:15:53 AM PST by Daisyjane69
On March 31st, NUMMI, the UAW-represented joint venture between Toyota and General Motors, will be closing its doors in California, throwing another 4,700 United Auto Workers out of work.
With 80% of the UAW members upset with their union, this past Sunday, the Union of Ailing Workplaces (aka UAW) held a membership meeting that turned into a shouting match between rank-and-file members and their union leadership.
At one point, one UAW leader (identified as Javier Contreras) yelled at the crowd, telling them to Shut the f*ck up, you motherf*ckers!
Things got so bad, that UAW leaders had to call the police to restore order.
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Looks like all is not rosy between labor bosses and their members.
They think they're goodfellas.
Beck and others been saying it for awhile now, it's not the majority of union workers that are giving, and have been, unions a bad rap, it's the union heads. Them union members wised up and stopped paying dues, you really see the crap hit the fan, much like in this linked video.
Ain't gonna happen. Most union dues are automatically deducted from the paycheck before it ever gets to the employee's hands.
Ahhh... I love the smell of self directed union rage in the morning.
Boeing went to the IAM and said "If you agree not to strike in the next ten years, we will build the 787 here instead of SC"
The IAM told Boeing to F off.
Now there are thousands of jobs moving to SC (NON-Union, in case anybody asks), the local IAM people basically had a GUARANTEED ten year gig if they accepted the offer and agreed not to strike, so if they are left sitting there with their thumbs up their butts I have NO SYMPATHY AT ALL!
I posted it because the vitriol was just shocking. I doubt we've seen the last of this kind of thing.
This is just the tip of the iceberg...it's just beginning.
This is just the tip of the iceberg...it's just beginning.
Yep, just like income taxes.
In places where you can drop out of a union, some have it set up to where you will still have to pay dues until your anniversary date of joining comes around.
Yeah, only if you want a JOB in certain parts of the US.
There are absolutely places where union membership is mandatory in certain fields, otherwise, you're unemployed.
The union mob leaders are seeing their piece of heaven slip away whil telling the peasants to go into a hole and be quiet. Gee, I feel so bad they have no jobs—NOT.
the video you referenced makes Katrina look like a romantic walk on the beach!
My prev post is correct. Throw up all the 'LOLs' you please, your being ignorant hardly refutes my statement.
Only in states with right to work laws. In other states like New York, not so much.
I'm in a right to work state (Utah); your statement pertains here.
But I spent my whole life in Ohio, and as God in heaven is my witness, there are entire occupations that you cannot even sniff, unless you are in a union.
There are some sneaky ways around it, in fact. Remember our old friend Joe the Plumber? Like many of the trades, in Ohio you must go through the union apprenticeship programs to get your professional credentials. I learned this from a former bf who wanted to be an electrician and quit the program upon learning the union would have claims to some of his earnings FOREVER.
You can work as a plumber or an electrician, but only under/for a credentialed tradesman. You had better not market yourself as a tradesman in the newspaper without certificication or you will get a "visit." It is for this reason that people sell their skills as handymen and the like.
You are technically correct that in some states you do not have to be a union member to hold a union job. However, you still have to pay to union dues regardless of whether or not you choose to be a member of the union.
Interesting, I didn't know that.
Obama, Obama, Obama. Where's the bailout stash, Obama! Hope and fricking change! These stupid people thought that could kill and cook the golden goose and are too dumb to know they are the first to be hungry. They voted for that B-word in the Oval Office. Now they have what they deserve. Too bad that other folks have to pay for their stupidity. The rank and file of the Democrat party are mindless drones.
They have elections for the leaders don't they? Are they rigged? (Kinda a dumb question maybe but if enough voted against the leadership, I don't think they could rig them)
Sold their liberty and productive individuality to the collective. The collective short changes them. They still have a sliver of liberty their souls and they are pissed. This will be repeated as the unsustainability of their benefits kick in for a host of Unions. It will happen on an even grander scale when the bill comes do for all the Entitlements. And they said the Tea Party people were unruly mobs.
it will come sooner than that.
Wait until these public sector unions realize that state gov'ts are broke, and the taxpayers have no more to give.
Cops, firefighters, teachers on strike...yep. That will be the time for preps, ammo, and all the rest. Then STHTF for sure.
Yeah , unions aren't mandatory unless you don't want to have an "accident" at work or just an old fashioned ass whipping in the parking lot. Where did you work as a " non union scab" next to a union worker?
While it sucks for anyone to lose his/her job, I can't weep when it is a union job, because each lost union job represents a few less dollars being used to fight conservative causes.
How do you figure? In many union shops in non-right-to-work states you will be fired if you do not join the union within a month or so of employment. Do you mean that it is not mandatory in the sense that one doesn't have to choose to be in a union?
was as a SCAB at the local rag as a pressman,,,
IIRC there was about ten of the twenty of us that were hired
to bust their strike that were Nam'vets just home from the
war that needed a job to feed new families,,,
It was great fun to chase WWII vets out of the driveway,,,
Every nite at 7:00 THEY got a visit...;0)
Nice bunch of people all around.
That is what happens when you sell your soul to be part of a collective. You lose your right to speak and act for yourself.
Your union can run an industry into the ground, then when things go sour, the union bosses all pack up, shrug their shoulders and say "Hey, we tried to get you at 25% pay raise across the board, but they decided to close the factory instead. So sorry. Have a good life..." as they jump on a plane to go assist some union somewhere else.
and it's not like they're bringing blueberry muffins when they show up, either!
I am not going to be as hard as others for not understanding the byzantine union rules if you've never lived in a non-right to work state.
Any sane human being would conclude that you could pursue your occupation, regardless of this stuff. It's just you would have to live there and breathe it in order to understand it.
It's like the mob has a hold on your ability to earn the prevailing wage. Think of it that way and you'll "get it." And yes indeed, they WILL and DO come to your home at 8:30 at night, right in the middle of the Cavs game.
***Cops, firefighters, teachers on strike.***
This possibility must have already registered with the Obama administration. i.e. Valerie Jarrett et.al. were racing to put out their talking points of having "saved or created thousands of jobs for teachers and firefighters"
The teachers are vital for their propaganda, the cops & firefighters are vital to control public protest.
We are not stupid!!!!!!
Can I say this?
Most of these union folks (yes, even in CA) are regular blue collar Americans. They go with the union because it's their's and because it's their livelihood. At the end of the day, most of these people are what we would call "Reagan Democrats." They are middle class and they are petrified.
We saw this phenomenon during the Scott Brown thing in MA. All the photos of SEIU members for Brown. There isn't only a disconnect between Obama and us; there's one between these union leaders and their members. The leaders are hollering for benefits and severence but the members want to keep their JOBS.
Most of these members have more in common with us than with Pelosi and Obama.
In detroit, the mayor halted this practice. Unionized city workers now have to pay the dues themselves. Man, the union heirarchy had and continues to have a major cow....hilarious
I would dare you to go into NYC and try to work.
LOL....after he says that, one guy is yelling to "beat his a$$".
LOL,,,We ain't bringin' no blueberry muffins neither,Daisy.
Now,,,I'll have to give it to the unions that pushed the
Mine safety laws,,,
Too many men died before they were passed,,,
China comes to mind...
Maybe so, but I don't see the tough guys who run the UMW rushing off to China to organize the miners there. I wonder why.
"I posted it because the vitriol was just shocking."
Shocking, my beutress (as they say in UN talk). But it is informative to anyone buying a car. Somehow I don't think people have those attitudes at Japanese plants, or non-union US plants.
But the unions are like an evil, destructive force - and will always be that way.
But that's the sad thing about it.
Like so many good ideas, they start out with the best of intentions.
Unions had and have a legitimate place. They safeguard the rights of workers, and ensure safe working conditions. No one is against that, even here on Free Republic.
But somewhere along the way, the unions decided that they were just important as the financial risk-takers, when they themselves put no skin in the game.
Once they decided they were entitled to the rewards of the industry, with zero exposure to the risk...game over.
And I think that's where we are.
and placed right below the "Live better/ work union" ones.
I know a bunch of FORMER UAW members in the Mansfield, OH area who would love to have an up close and personal conversation with Javier Contreras.
Maybe so, but I don't see the tough guys who run the UMW rushing off to China to organize the miners there. I wonder why.
Mite be because China will KILL them ?
Mite be because they can't make any money ?
I really don't give a rat's ass what happens in China...
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jonathan Sanchez was issued a six-game suspension and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball on Saturday after hitting a rival batter.
Joe Torre, Major League Baseball's vice president of baseball operations, said Sanchez intentionally threw a pitch that hit Allen Craig of the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a game on Friday.
Sanchez will appeal the punishment, meaning he will not miss a game for the National League squad until the appeal process in complete. That put him in the bullpen for the Pirates for weekend games against the Cardinals in St. Louis.
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I would just like to let everyone know that OHIO law does not require HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK to post any park rules on the park ANYWHERE. Breaking one of these rules can result in a ticket costing you AT LEAST $135, as it did me. The officer, badge number 5283, told us she was issuing us an "Off Trail" ticket at the Old Man's Cave park and that this was for our safety, yet she did not disagree with the law allowing the park to not post rules where everyone can see them. However, there is a very small sign with at least 12pt font, much too small to see when driving by in a car, explaining that you must follow the rules and you may be fined. It does not state the rules. If you are like me and you come down from the campground, which is a marked trail from the campground to Old Man's Cave, not once would you pass this sign, unless you decided to walk out of your way to the parking lot. Please be warned, read your rules, and don't give park rangers or law makers the time of day. They don't deserve it because they are only looking to steal your college money, not "save your life".
Address: Old Man's Cave
Directions: DONT GO THEREAdd to your Trip Planner
Tour Old Man's Cave
Other features of the rock include cross-bedding, honeycomb weathering and slump blocks. The first is noticeable as diagonal lines in the rock intersecting horizontal ones. It is actually the cross section of an ancient sand bar in the delta and was caused by changing ocean currents. Honeycomb weathering looks like the small holes in a beehive comb. They are formed by differential weathering which comes about when water, moving down through the permeable sandstone, washes out small pockets of loosely cemented sand grains. Finally, the huge slump blocks of rock littering the streams tumble from near by cliffs when cracks widen to the extent that the block is no longer supported by the main cliff.
Although the glaciers never reached the park areas, their influence is still seen here in the form of the vegetation growing in the gorges. The glaciers changed the climate of all Ohio to a moist, cool environment. Upon their retreat, this condition persisted only in a few places such as the deep gorges of Hocking County. Therefore, the towering eastern hemlocks, the Canada yew and the yellow and black birch tell of a cool period 10,000 years ago
Hocking Hills Zipline
Go ziplining in the Hocking Hills! The Hocking Peaks Outdoor Adventure Park is less than five minutes from Old Man's Cave and has 17 ziplines and dozens of aerial obstacles you have to traverse to get around the course. The entire course takes about two hours. There are OGO balls, rappelling, ATV obstacle courses and a disc golf course at the outdoor adventure park too. Follow the link below for an insider's guide to the Hocking Hills and videos from the adventure park.
Address: State Route 664
Directions: Just five miles east of the Hocking Hills State Park
Website: http://www.hockingpeaks.comRelated to:
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Climbing the rocks and crossing the creeks
There are over 25 miles of trails winding through Hocking Hills State Park. Each trail is unique- offering visitors to the park breathtaking views of streams with cascading waterfalls, mysterious, dark gorges and rugged, awesome ridges. Trails lead to recess caves at Ash Cave and Cantwell Cliffs, through towering hemlocks at Cedar Falls and rises 200 feet above the ground along the rim of Conkle's Hollow.
Cedar Falls offers nice hiking trails also
From guided night hikes through the dim recesses of Ash Cave in the spring to a snow-covered exploration for Ohio's elusive owls in the winter, the park offers its visitors programs all year long.
Join astronomers in stargazing on a cold, winter night, learn about some shady characters who hid out in the gorge long ago or eavesdrop on a bat's conversation as it catches its prey
Cedar Falls, Hocking Hills State Park
Located in the picturesque sandstone region of Southeastern Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park encompasses some of the most scenic areas in the entire state. Rock outcrops, deep cool gorges, and waterfalls are found throughout the 6 main park areas. The pristine beauty of the area is enhanced by the abundance of wildlife found throughout the Hocking region. Visitors to the park can almost bet they'll see Ohio wildlife such as white tailed deer, wild turkey or even the cumbersome box turtle
Trail and Bridge above Devils Bathtub
This review is on a beautiful peace of heaven in central Ohio. About forty miles south of Columbus you will find one of the prettiest spots in the world. If you want to see one of the most beautiful places in the Ohio, go to Hocking Hills State Park. This park boasts some of Ohio's most beautiful natural features. The park as a whole includes three smaller sights: Old Man's Caves, Cedar Falls, and Ash Caves. While these aren't technically caves, they are all above ground; they're recesses of sandstone, they are still a wonderful sight to see.
There is a wonderful walking trail that connects each of the smaller parks. The trail is about 6 miles long, and takes about two and a half to three hours to walk. At each of the parks is a small picnic area where you can rest and have a snack. Old Man's caves has a large visitors center, where you can find out more on this history of the area, and maps to show you where to go. Old man's caves also has a camping area and a beautiful lodge to stay at.
The best time to visit this area is in the late spring, summer, or early fall. When it is colder, ice begins to develop, and many people have fallen and really hurt themselves. It's best to pick a nice sunny day to go; it's better not to go when it's too hot, but it is always cooler there than the surrounding areas.
More on the Devil's Bathtub at Upper falls
Old Man's Cave is located just off State Route 664 across from the tiered parking lot at Hocking Hills State Park. Within a stones throw is the Naturalist Log Cabin and the newly renovated Hocking Hills State Park Visitor Center.
Interesting things to look for:
Old Man's Cave was aptly named for an early settler, Richard Rowe, who set up living quarters in one of the many recess caves in the area after the Civil War. Killed by an accidental blast of his own gun, it is said local native Indians buried him somewhere near the entrance of the Cave. Take a guess where he is allegedly buried in one of the recess caves of the park.
Devil's Bathtub-a churning tub of water spilling into the creek below.
Waterfalls, waterfalls, waterfalls.
Sphinx Head-at the far end of the trail, a rock formation taking the form of a sphinx head.
Length: Old Man's Cave is approximately 1 mile long and takes about an hour to hike.
Devil's Bath Tub
Devil's Bath Tub is a fascinating piece of streambed in the Upper Gorge area of the Old Man's Cave unit of Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio. This pothole in the relatively weak middle layer of the Blackhand sandstone is constantly being enlarged and deepened by the swirling action of Old Man's Creek.
A local legend has it that this pool extends down into the depths of Hades, the devil's home. Personally, I find it too beautiful and awe-inspiring to feel any connection other than to the Creator.
Upper Falls and Pool
Actually, along with the movement of the earth, it's really nothing more than water and erosion that made this place we call Hocking Hills. In fact, your own back yard might be able to take on this same effect with a hose, a shovel and some earthmoving equipment. Oh and you'll also need a few million years of patience too. That's about how long it took just for the water to erode away at the surface to form the deep pockets, cracks and grooves.
Another view of the Hiking trails Old Man's Cave
One of the most popular attractions at Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave is a grand display of nature's beauty with its covering of Eastern Hemlocks, cliffs and waterfalls. Thousands of years of water flowing through the valley have cut away the Blackhand Sandstone and provided a trail for visitors to follow.
Kids enjoyed crossing the creek
This section begins northeast of Logan at SR 664 and Walnut Dawler Road. The trail meanders southwest through Enterprise and skirts the SE side of SR-33 were it enters Lake Logan State Park at the levee. Near here, we honor one of the Buckeye Trail's founders, William (Bill) Miller, by naming a short section after him. Cross Duck Creek on a new narrow foot bridge and continue south on back country roads, through the hemlocks in Hocking State Forest. The trail crosses Big Pine Creek on a large-elevated steel bridge and continues into the Old Man's Cave area. Here you will find primitive and class "A" camping after hiking a steep paved road. The main attractions in this area are: Conkles Hollow, Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Aah Cave. Old Man's Cave area offers, parking, tables, toilets, water, and dining lodge. Here too, we honor a famous founder, Grandma Gatewood, by naming a portion of the trail in her name. Stop, rest and view 350 million years of geology and thousands of years of human history. We leave this area at Ash Cave by crossing SR 56 and entering TWP 254. Hiking back country roads and steep hills we leave the Old Man's Cave section and enter the Scioto Trail section at SR 327 and Clark Hollow Road.
Climbing around the caves
Old Man's Cave is a scenic attraction of Hocking Hills State Park. The park is actually composed of six separate areas and encompasses some of the most diverse and fascinating terrain in the state. The area is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resource's Division of Parks and Recreation.
The kids enjoyed hiking around the trails and climbing around the rocks and caves. Very fun and active day.
View of the Hiking trails at Old Man's Cave
Parking & restrooms: Park in the parking lot. There are restrooms located across the road and to the right from the parking area. There is also a snack bar open during the summer.
Maps: A good map is highly recommended. Obtain the Old Man's Cave Section map from the Buckeye Trail Association
Trail Tunnels near Old Man's Cave
Description: This hike makes use of the Buckeye Trail and the white blazed Bypass Bridle Trail to create a loop hike. Two options offer either a 6 mile or 10 mile round trip. The hike starts on the Buckeye Trail where it crosses SR 664/374 near Old Man's Cave and follows the BT until it crosses SR 56. Here hikers switch to the Bridle Trail for the return trip.
This is a moderately hard hike down in the most beautiful gorge in Ohio. You will be walking under, over and around magnificent rock formations. You will see the twisted remains of the violent flooding destruction from 1997. All around, the stately hemlocks shelter you from the cold winds in winter and provide cool shade in the summer.
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FDA Issues Guidance on EMC of Electrically-Powered Medical Devices
by admin on Nov.18, 2015, under EMC, Medical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance document containing a list of recommendations for medical device companies who want to claim electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electrically-powered products for premarket submissions. Typically, the review of EMC information in a submission is based on the risk associated with EMC malfunction or degradation of the device, as well as the use of appropriate FDA-recognized standards.
EMC as defined by FDA includes immunity to electromagnetic disturbance (interference), and being free of excessive electromagnetic disturbances (emissions) that might interfere with other devices.
In premarket submissions, manufacturers of electrically-powered medical devices typically reference IEC 60601-1-2 (read about the new 4th edition here) or the equivalent U.S. version. In addition, there are device-specific consensus standards, or "particular" standards (e.g., IEC 60601-2-X, where X denotes a particular device standard). These particular standards may augment or supersede the requirements in the IEC 60601-1-2 standard. There are also other consensus standards for electrically-powered medical devices that include information on EMC (e.g., ISO 147083 for active implantable devices).
According to FDA's guidance, a claim of EMC for a device should be accompanied by this information:
- Summary of the testing that was performed to support EMC
- The specifications of the standard that were met
- The device-specific pass/fail criteria used
- The specific functions of the device that were tested (including essential performance) and how these functions were monitored
- The performance of the device during each test
- An identification of and a justification for any of the standard's allowances that were used
- A description of and justification for any deviations from the specifications of the referenced standard
- The device labeling and evidence of compliance with the reference standard's labeling specifications
- A detailed description of all changes or modifications that were made to the device in order to pass any of the EMC tests.
FDA will accept written or electronic comments and suggestions on this draft through mid-December. Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov
FDA's guidance documents do not establish legally enforceable responsibilities. Instead, guidances describe the Agency's current thinking on a topic and should be viewed only as recommendations, unless specific regulatory or statutory requirements are cited.
Have questions about this guidance, or any other electro-medical device regulatory issue? Ask Pat, our compliance expert. Pat (and MET) have been skillfully performing medical product testing and certification for decades.
Avionics RTCA DO-160 Testing Includes EMC and Environmental Components
by admin on Jul.21, 2015, under EMC, RTCA
When it comes to aircraft safety, the stakes are high. There are tons of components on a commercial airliner. One malfunction for any reason can be catastrophic. That's why equipment testing is crucial to ensure hardware meets quality and safety standards.
Here's a summary of some of the most frequently performed aircraft equipment tests.
DO-160 is a standard maintained by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) for testing avionics hardware. It applies to equipment in helicopters, general aviation aircraft and commercial airplanes. DO-160 testing covers most everything that might cause an avionics component to falter or fail. The most current version is DO-160G, which was approved in December 2010.
DO-160 applies to the United States, and there's an identical set of standards for Europe, known as EUROCAE ED-14. (EUROCAE is the non-profit European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment.)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
There are thousands of components in today's jetliners. Each of these components must be resilient to electrostatic discharge, irregular voltage, magnetic fields and other unpredictable changes.
The RTCA/DO-160 standard covers these EMC test procedures:
Section 15 – Magnetic Effect
Section 16 – Power Input
Section 17 – Voltage Spike
Section 18 – Audio Frequency Conducted Susceptibility – Power Inputs
Section 19 – Induced Signal Susceptibility
Section 20 – Radio Frequency Susceptibility (Radiated and Conducted)
Section 22 – Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility
Section 23 – Lightning Direct Effects
Section 25 – Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
To do these tests, MET Labs utilizes three state-of-the-art RF anechoic EMC chambers with 1/3-phase 400Hz RF power filters with Power Factor Correction Coils (PFCCs) and RF filtered DC power.
Lightning strikes are a routine part of every commercial airplane's experience. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that every airliner in the U.S. is hit by lightning once per year on average. A single bolt of lightning may send a current of 200,000 amps through the airplane, and avionics electronics must be able to withstand the effects of this strike. That's why RTCA/DO-160 has a lightning requirement, and now the latest version of MIL-STD-461 (Revision G) has it too.
Deepening the impact of lightning strikes is the increasing use of lighter composite materials in airframe construction, including that used in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380. Many composites don't conduct lightning currents the way metal airframes do, leading to the possibility of higher voltages and currents affecting aircraft equipment.
MET performs Section 22 lightning testing up to level V, and has the unique capability to perform this testing at 3rd party sites, utilizing a portable Lightning Test System.
High intensity radiated fields (HIRF) testing is a form of EMC/EMI testing applicable to equipment that is subject to extreme electromagnetic environments.
Utilizing a 20,000 V/m Reverberation Chamber, MET performs HIRF testing to satisfy RTCA requirements, as well as FAA HIRF Rule & Advisory Circular 20-158.
Environmental Simulation
Airplanes operate in all sorts of environmental conditions: searing heat, driving rain and dust, shearing winds, and with a regular risk of icing. They also have to withstand UV and solar radiation.
RTCA/DO-160 covers these environmental simulation test procedures:
Section 4 – Temperature and Altitude
Section 5 – Temperature Variation
Section 6 – Humidity
Section 7 – Operational Shocks and Crash Safety
Section 8 – Vibration
Section 9 – Explosion Proofness
Section 10 – Water Proofness
Section 11 – Fluids Susceptibility
Section 12 – Sand and Dust
Section 13 – Fungus Resistance
Section 14 – Salt Spray
Section 24 – Icing
From high school physics, we remember that acceleration is how fast your velocity is changing. G-forces stress an airframe and many of its components, especially during take-off and landing.
There's a variety of acceleration tests that are conducted on airframes and their components, including the use of machinery that spins components in a centrifuge. MET's new Centrifugal Static Acceleration Tester delivers 150 g's for test equipment up to 35 pounds, or 40 g's up to 200 pounds.
Modern aircraft operate at altitudes between 30,000 and 40,000 feet, and the air pressure at these altitudes is very low relative to the air pressure at sea level.
Airframes are pressurized to provide oxygen to the crew and passengers, but there is the potential for an "explosive decompression," should the airframe fail. Aircraft components need to withstand this rapid transition to outside air pressure.
MET can test avionics equipment from sea level to 100,000 feet, with various simulated atmospheric conditions, including pressure, temperature and humidity.
Airplane equipment has to undergo rigorous vibration stress testing to make certain it won't fall apart in flight. One of the main sources of vibration in an airframe is turbulence, and that places random vibrations forces on the aircraft. But airplane components must meet standards for both random and sine-wave vibration.
With a new Unholtz-Dickie K-Series Shaker, MET's shock & vibe capacity is:
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At MET, we have the experience and equipment to perform DO-160 testing, as well as special test programs for commercial aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, plus for satellite manufacturers. Contact us for a free quote today.
Electrical/Electronic Regulatory Requirements for Top 5 Middle East Economies
by admin on May.19, 2015, under EMC, Product Safety, Wireless
Driven by vast petroleum resources, many parts of the Middle East are growing rapidly. Following are the region's biggest economies (listed largest to smallest), and electrical/electronic regulatory compliance issues for each.
Boasting the largest economy in the Middle East, Turkey is being considered for European Union membership and the EU CE Mark is accepted as proof of compliance for EMC, Safety LVD, Medical, and Industrial. Wireless and telecommunications products must meet country-specific requirements:
Authority: Information & Communications Technologies Authority (ICTA)
Representation: Local required, but no test samples
Standards: UE R&TTE ETSI
Documents: CE DoC, R&TTE test reports, LOA for local rep
Lead time: 4-6 weeks
Expiration: None
Saudi Arabia
With the 2nd largest Middle East economy, Saudi Arabia has special requirements for wireless and telecom products:
Authority: Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC)
Representation: Local not required
Standards: FCC or EU
Documents: FCC Grant & test reports or CE DoC & R&TTE test reports
Lead time: 2-4 weeks
Expiration: 1 year/renewed annually
Saudi Arabia also has country-specific requirements for electronics/electrical products:
Authority: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
Representation: Local not required
Standards: IEC
Documents: CB report or CE DoC & EU test reports
Lead time: 6-10 weeks
Expiration: 1 year/renewed annually
In Egypt, EMC, Health and Safety, Wireless and Telecom approvals are required for three categories: Wireless, Telecom and ITE.
Authority: National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA)
Representation: Local not required
Standards: EU CE
Documents: CE DoC & EU test reports
Lead time: 8-10 weeks
Expiration: None
Israel has special requirements for wireless and telecom products:
Authority: Ministry of Communication (MOC)
Representation: Local required, but no test samples
Standards: UE R&TTE ETSI
Documents: CE DoC, R&TTE test reports, LOA for local rep
Lead time: 6-8 weeks
Expiration: 5 years/no renewal
Israel also has country-specific requirements for electronics/electrical products, including energy efficiency for some ITE products:
Authority: Standards Institute of Israel (SII)
Representation: Local required
Standards: SII
Documents: SII reports, construction files, user docs, LOA for local rep
Lead time: 6-8 weeks
Expiration: None
Note: MET Labs is hosting a North America Product Compliance Seminar in Israel next month.
United Arab Emirates
The UAE has special requirements for wireless and telecom products only:
Authority: Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
Representation: Local required
Standards: EU CE
Documents: CE DoC & EU R&TTE test reports covering EMC/RF/Safety, LOA for local rep
Lead time: 6-10 weeks
Expiration: 3 years
MET Labs is deeply experienced helping product manufacturers access global markets through regulatory compliance assistance and global testing and certification. Contact us today for a free quotation to perform testing and/or certification for any country or market.
More Products Are Subject to FCC and R&TTE Wireless Module Compliance
by admin on Feb.23, 2015, under EMC, Wireless
Wireless modules are increasingly being integrated into everyday products, like refrigerators, cars, and consumer medical devices. Therefore, more manufacturers need to be aware of the regulatory requirements of wireless transmitters.
European Union
In the European Union, it is mandatory that radio equipment meets the requirements for the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) 1999/5/EC (replaced in June 2016 by the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EC).
The manufacturer of the wireless-enabled product is responsible for its overall compliance. Module manufacturers must provide clear instructions of integration to any host product manufacturer.
Since the R&TTE Directive does not make specific reference to wireless modules, there are no strict rules to follow, but there are a few general guidelines to keep in mind:
- When an R&TTE compliant module is integrated into a final host product, no further radio compliance testing is required, provided the module is integrated in accordance with its manufacturer's instructions
- The final host product must always meet the other essential safety and EMC requirements of the directive
- The most common method of demonstrating compliance and a presumption of conformity with R&TTE is by using harmonized standards
The R&TTE Compliance Association has issued guidance on the use of wireless modules: Technical Guidance Note 01 on the R&TTED compliance requirements for a Radio Module and the Final Product that integrates a Radio Module, May 2013.
North America
In the U.S. and Canada, the approval process is straightforward, unless there are multiple modules integrated together.
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) rules on module integration are explained in CFR 47 Part 15.212, with further detail in the guidance document KDB 996369. The Industry Canada rules for modules are similar to those of the FCC and are spelled out in RSS-GEN Section 3.
In order for a wireless module to meet the requirements of FCC Part 15, it must comply with the requirements for shielded circuitry, a unique antenna connector, stand-alone configuration, and RF exposure limits. Once these guidelines are met, FCC modular approval is granted through a TCB like MET Labs, and the product may be operated under certain conditions of use. If the conditions of the grant are met, further testing is not required for the intentional radiator part of the host equipment.
Where multiple modules are integrated together, the rules can become more complex. This is particularly true if the host device is to be used in a portable application within 20cm of the human head or body and RF exposure becomes a major issue. Then SAR testing is required.
Where the conditions of the modular grant cannot be adhered to when integrated into the final host, additional testing and certification is usually required.
To learn more about wireless compliance, attend our upcoming EMC & Wireless Design and Testing Seminar in Santa Clara, CA. If you have an upcoming need for wireless equipment testing or compliance assistance, contact us today.
EMC Testing Requires Robust Traceability in EMI Measurements
by admin on Feb.09, 2015, under EMC
As a leading 3rd party EMC Test Lab, MET Labs maintains a strict ISO/IEC 17025-2005 Quality System. This system includes a set of requirements addressing the subject of traceability of measurement results.
Traceability means that the result of a measurement can be related to a national or international measurement standard, and that this relationship is documented. In addition, the measuring instrument must be calibrated by a measurement standard that is itself traceable.
Traceability is important because it allows the comparison of the accuracy of measurements worldwide according to a standardized procedure for estimating measurement uncertainty.
To guarantee traceability, MET uses measuring equipment that has been calibrated by an accredited calibration laboratory and meets international specifications:
- CISPR 16-1-1 for a measuring receiver (EMI receiver or spectrum analyzer)
- ANSI C63.5 for antennas
If no standard is available to calibrate a piece of test equipment (e.g. for spectrum analyzers or signal generators), MET uses the equipment manufacturer's calibration process, per ISO/IEC 17025.
Since the calibration of measuring receivers has caused confusion in the EMC community, CISPR subcommittee A is in preparation of a normative annex to CISPR 16-1-1 (the future CISPR 16-1-6) to better outline the calibration requirements for measuring receivers.
In summary, EMC test results at MET Labs are subject to a strict Quality System that ensures accuracy, repeatability, and traceability. Contact us today for a free quote for your next EMC testing need.
FDA Adds 4th edition of IEC 60601-1-2 to EMC Consensus Standards List
by admin on Jan.12, 2015, under EMC, Medical
In July 2014, the FDA recognized the 4th edition of IEC 60601-1-2 as a standard that can be used to show EMC compliance for medical electrical devices and systems.
The complete standard is recognized with the following exception:
In Subclause 8.9, Table 8 on Page 39: The citation of Note b) under "Conducted disturbances induced by RF fields" (4th Row) is not recognized.
Starting on April 1, 2017 the FDA will no longer accept declarations of conformity in support of either IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 3:2007 or ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-1-2:2007. This recognition affects all electrical medical devices, except for active implanted devices.
However, a new FDA publication "Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use – Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff" suggests using the 4th edition of IEC 60601-1-2 for Home Healthcare environments now (not 2017!) to cover test levels which may not be properly addressed in the 3rd edition.
Some of the changes to the 4th edition from the 3rd edition of IEC 60601-1-2 are:
- With regards to electromagnetic environments, the "life supporting equipment" category has been removed
- CISPR 15 has been removed as an option for lighting features, replaced by CISPR 11
- ESD test levels were increased for both air and contact type discharges
- RF susceptibility test levels are now specified based on the intended use environment
- Transient tests on DC input power ports in accordance with ISO 7637-2 have been added
- New conducted RF disturbances requirements are based on location of intended use
- Test levels for power frequency magnetic fields increased tenfold, to 30 A/m
- Testing is now at multiple phase angles for the half-cycle, 100% voltage dip
There are many other changes in the 4th edition, contact MET Labs to schedule a new product discovery or existing product 'gap analysis.'
MET is a leading independent test lab for medical equipment approvals for product safety, EMC and performance. Learn more about Medical Compliance Testing.
Top 10 Compliance Today Blog Posts for Electrical Compliance Engineers in 2014
by admin on Jan.05, 2015, under EMC, Product Safety
Just like last year, the Compliance Today blog for electrical product manufacturer compliance engineers saw a significant increase in readers and subscribers for 2014. Following were the most popular posts, by pageviews.
- IEC 60601-1-2 4th Edition for Medical EMC Has Immunity & Risk Management Changes
- EN 61326-1: 2013 Replacing 2006 Version for EMC Directive Evaluation of Lab, Test & Measurement Equipment
- EN55032 Replacing EN55022 and Others for CE Marking of Multimedia Equipment
- New Radio Equipment Directive Adopted by EU, Awaits Publication in OJ
- CE Marking Directives Recast to Align with New Legislative Framework
- IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition for Medical Electrical Equipment Continues to Gain Adoption in Global Markets
- Some Electronic Devices Are Exempt from FCC EMC Testing
- Top 20 Non-Compliance Findings for Panel & Motor-Operated Equipment
- EMI/EMC Testing Best Practices – Before & During Your Lab Visit
- Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Replacing R&TTE Directive, is Published in OJ
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EU Inverters Mostly Non-Compliant to EMC Emissions Requirements in EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-3
by admin on Dec.29, 2014, under EMC
In the first half of 2014, the European Union's EMC Administrative Cooperation Working Group (EMC ADCO) performed a cross-border EMC market surveillance campaign to assess the compliance of grid-connected solar panel inverters (and optimisers) intended to be used by consumers. Inverters allow electricity generated by solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to be fed into the mains electrical supply of a building, or directly into the public electricity grid.
The primary purpose of the campaign was to assess the compliance of inverter samples randomly taken from the market, with the provisions of the EMC Directive (EMCD). EMC ADCO is not a regulatory body, so there were no penalties assessed as a result of non-compliance.
Fifty-five products were assessed between January 1, 2014 and the 30th June 2014. In general, the level of compliance with the administrative and technical requirements was considered very low. Overall, only 9% of the Equipment Under Test (EUT) were assessed as compliant.
The results of the assessment of EUT showed:
- Approximately a third (38%) were administratively compliant (related to CE mark use and Declarations of Conformity)
- A third (33%) were technically compliant with an applicable harmonized standard
For emissions, 38% were compliant to EN 55011 Table 8 limits at mains terminals in the frequency range 9 kHz-150 kHz. For the DC side (optional), 43% were compliant to EN 61000-6-3 emission requirements to the DC power port. Immunity aspects were not assessed.
Fourteen European countries participated in the campaign. The majority of EUT – 58 % – were of EU/EFTA origin.
EMC ADCO concluded: "The EUT represented a large sample of the products available on the market and it is clear that much remains to be done by manufacturers in terms of compliance."
MET Labs is a leading 3rd party evaluator of inverters for Europe, North America, and Asia. Contact us today for a free quote for inverter testing and certification for product safety and/or electromagnetic compatibility (including anti-islanding).
How to Request FCC Confidentiality for Proprietary Product Information
by admin on Dec.08, 2014, under Wireless
On October 16, 2014 the FCC published 726920 D01 Confidentiality Request Procedures, a new document that details the steps required to ensure proprietary information about your device will be held confidential.
To be granted confidentiality, your application must include a reference to 0.457(d) and 0.459 of the FCC Rules, the reason why the information should be held from the public, specific confidential information by exhibit type, name, and description, an indication if the information is a "trade secret," a signature, and the type of confidentiality requested. Confidentiality Letters must specifically reference the documents you wish to withhold from the public.
The two types of confidentiality are long term and short term.
Under long term confidentiality, the following exhibits are held private without filing a request:
- Software defined radio, cognitive radio attachments submitted into the SDR software, security info exhibit type
- Scanning receiver information included in one of the exhibits noted as "commonly held confidential" and scanning receiver internal photos
Under long term confidentiality, the following exhibits can be held private upon request:
- Schematics
- Block diagrams
- Operational descriptions
- Parts list/tune up info
Under short term confidentiality, exhibits held private are the same as long term confidentiality, plus:
- External photos
- Test set up photos
- Internal photos
- User manuals
Short term confidentiality can only last up to 180 days. If you request short term confidentiality but market your device before the 180 day period is over, you must notify your Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) so your confidentiality request can be removed.
If you are seeking confidentiality for an exhibit not listed above, you are able to petition the FCC and all approvals are made on a case-by-case basis.
MET Labs is a leading provider of FCC Testing and FCC Certification. Contact us today for a free fast-response quotation.
Read about how Some Electronic Devices Are Exempt from FCC EMC Testing.
EMI/EMC Testing Best Practices – Before & During Your Lab Visit
by admin on Aug.26, 2014, under EMC
Most electrical/electronic designs today are subject to electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing.
Preparation before entering the test laboratory is vital.
Before Testing
The first step is to write a test plan. If you are working in the defense industry, a military test plan is usually a contract requirement. If not, you'll still want one. If you don't know enough to create one, ask your lab to do it, or to recommend an independent consultant who can help.
A good test plan includes:
- A configuration, mode of operation, and monitoring method, which represents a worst case scenario from an EMC perspective
- Special software, test fixtures, and supporting equipment may be needed to exercise the equipment under test
- A description of hardware to be tested, including peripherals & I/O configurations
- An indication of which external power and data I/O ports need to be tested for each test method
- Required tests
- A definition of failure criteria
- How to monitor, recognize & report failures
- Special needs: Software, power, cooling, etc.
Then, get pricing and scheduling from a leading 3rd party test lab, like MET Labs.
You'll have to determine what the lab will supply versus what you will supply. You will need:
- Equipment under test (EUT) & spares
- Cables & connectors
- Test fixture (for some programs)
- Tool kit
- EMI suppression supplies – ferrites, copper tape, etc.
- The equipment's design or compliance engineer or someone else familiar with the product to witness testing
In the Lab
Preliminary testing (pre-testing) is always a good idea. Shortened versions of each test method can be performed to identify failures. Design modifications can be made before final testing is scheduled. A radiated emissions pre-test, often referred to as a pre-scan, is the most common pre-test performed. Even if there is no plan to perform pre-testing for the other test methods, a radiated emissions pre-scan can identify failures and allow for design modifications, which will likely cause the equipment under test to perform better for the other test methods as well.
Then run the full program as specified in the test plan. If you pass the first time, congratulations! If not, don't take it personally – it's not unusual, especially with early-stage pre-compliance testing. And practically anything can be overcome.
If you fail a test, do some quick troubleshooting – you may be able to fix the problem right away. Do the easy things first:
- Verify that the EUT is still working properly. This is particularly important with immunity tests that might cause damage.
- Unplug external cables to see if it improves results. External cables, although not designed to do so, act as antennas to radiate emissions and receive RF interference.
- Add ferrites to cables
- Clean mating, conductive surfaces of paint and other materials.
- Add an RF filter module at the power input to the equipment under test to limit RF emissions and protect from continuous conducted disturbances.
- Add a MOVs or other transient limiting device at the power input to protect from transient disturbances.
- To limit leakage, wrap the EUT in aluminum foil
For immunity, back off the test levels to determine the actual failure levels. If you are close, maybe a ferrite will fix things. If not, that's good information to have – it will help you narrow the possible failure mechanisms.
Don't be afraid to ask for suggestions. Test engineers at an experienced lab like MET will have seen hundreds if not thousands of products, and know many debug and quick-fix solutions.
MET Labs is a full-service EMC testing lab with multiple convenient locations. Contact us for a free quick-response quotation.


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Gujarat Cong chief Arjun Modhwadia loses Porbandar seat
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Gujarat Congress president Arjun Modhwadia, seeking third consecutive term from Porbandar constituency, was defeated by his BJP rival Babu Bokhiria by a margin of 17,146 votes.
Modhwadia, who had spearheaded a sustained and aggressive campaign against BJP, polled 60,458 votes while Bokhiria secured 77,604 votes.
Modhwadia had won 2002 and 2007 polls from this constituency. He had defeated Bokhiria in the last elections.
Arjun Modhwadia quits as Gujarat Congress president
Gujarat Congress president Arjun Modhwadia resigned on Thursday owing moral responsibility for the defeat in Assembly elections, a party functionary said.
Modhwadia, seeking third consecutive term from Porbandar constituency, was defeated by his BJP rival Babu Bokhiria by a margin of 17,146 votes.
"Our state president has sent his resignation letter to party president Sonia Gandhi taking the moral responsibility for the defeat," state Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi said.
According to Doshi, Modhwadia congratulated Narendra Modi for the popular mandate which went in favour of BJP.
Modhwadia spearheaded a sustained campaign against Modi government in the run-up to the Assembly elections.


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This is exactly what the âPoint Oneâ initiative from Marvel should be. You can catch a sample of what Iâm talking about in the preview weâve got right here on CBR. Caught it? Good. Now as I was saying, this is what should happen in a âPoint Oneâ book: introduce the character, his powers, and origins. Provide a sample of the characterâs voice. Leave the character at the end of the book with a cliffhanger (or near-cliffhanger) ending that really makes the reader want to come back.
Rob Williams and Matthew Clark do just that with Ghost Rider.
My first exposure to Ghost Rider â and comics, in general â came from âMarvel Team-Upâ #58, which featured Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Mom brought that issue home â coverless â from a trip to the grocery store on a hot summer day, not unlike this one. I knew Spider-Man from the replays of the 1960s cartoon on the local stations. The flaming skeleton guy, though, he was new. I only recently re-discovered what issue that was thanks to an interview about this book.
Ghost Rider in that âMarvel Team-Upâ â and in this book â is the original (at least in my frame of reference) Johnny Blaze. Williams gives us the lowdown on Johnny Blaze through Johnnyâs own words as he drowns his sorrows at a local watering hole. For such a downtrodden character, Johnny (through Williamsâ writing) is an engaging character to read. That inner monologue from Johnny gives us a recap of his origin, his deal with Mephisto, his bond with Zarathos, his disappointment at constantly being swindled, and his expectation to continue to be swindled.
Naturally, and almost predictably, Johnny gets approached for another deal. With the Ghost Rider in the picture, however, deals arenât what they seem. That is what makes the story compelling and gives it legs (or wheels) to run on. Heck, Johnny Blaze almost becomes a likeable character by the end of this issue.
Matthew Clark, meanwhile, seems to be turning in the work of his career. This issue is filled with demons, vampires, and more, from the adobe tile roof on the house of the lady who Johnny saves (or vice versa) to the bottles of liquor lined up behind the bar. Clark gets the whole photo-referencing thing right, balancing the real with the fantastic and making this a better comic book for his efforts. It really pays off, as Clarkâs motorcycles look real, selling Johnny Blaze and his flaming-skull head to all of us readers even more.
This book is not without its flaws, however. The biggest problem is that cliffhanger I mentioned earlier. Remember that? This one really changes things up a bit for Ghost Rider. Yet somehow, it makes the book that much more of a solid read that makes me want more. Now.


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Naoma Alice Mobley
1930 Census Jackson Co. OK. ED. 33-25 Navajoe TWP:
Mobley Jacob M. 61, Married at 26, b. AL. Dulcena 58, Married
at 21, Alice N. 19, b. AR, Pelfrey Mary F. wd 31, b. AR.
Joe E. 8, b. OK, Carl W. 4, b. OK. Melba F. 2, b. OK.
Information Received From Naoma in 1977 by Carl Pelfrey
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1 Aug. 1932 by a Rev. Phipps in his home, per telephone
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|Comment posted by andy holroyd at 15:55 on 14th Jul 2009
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|andy holroyd says:
|we would like to say anyone staying in blackpool should stay at the canasta you would not be dissapointed this was our second visit staff nothing to much trouble breakfast you could not ask for any better rooms very clean and spacious oh and thanks doug for finding my husbands wallet see you again soon liz and andy and the grandson
|Our Reply:
|aww...thanks for that!!
Hope to see you next time you come to Blackpool!
|Comment number 839 of 1169
|Comment posted by Kevin and Courtney at 15:37 on 12th Jul 2009
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|Kevin and Courtney says:
|Thanks guys for a great six night stay. The room was great, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very tasty and all the staff were very helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer haha. We will definetly use you again if we ever go back to blackpool. We have reccomended you to all our friends and family. Thanks again and hope to see you again sometime. Kevin and Courtney
|Our Reply:
|Oh ...BIG THANKS for that!!!
See you again
|Comment number 838 of 1169
|Comment posted by Pat Tunney at 13:52 on 22nd Jun 2009
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|Pat Tunney says:
|Thanks Doug&staff for a lovely three day stay at the Canasta. Breakfast was excellent as was the service.It was nice to be greeted with tea or coffee every time you walked into the hotel,you don,t get that anywere else,Dan was a star*
Thanks again Pat@Brian Tunney.
|Our Reply:
|Thanks Pat & Brian for taking time to give us a pat on back - I'll let everybody know. Yes...we're really pleased Dan's decided to come back - he needed a year out to spread his wings...but now he's back for the season at least.
Hope to see you again!
Doug, Dan and Mandy
Oh...you wouldn't have met Mandy....Note to regulars and friends...Swampys has had her eyes done!! She looks like she's gone 5 rounds with Frank Bruno...but I'm sure she'll look even more gorgeous soon. My forst words to her when she came back from Brussels..."Eye Eye...what you been up to!"
|Comment number 837 of 1169
|Comment posted by steve and carol vardy at 15:16 on 7th Jun 2009
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|steve and carol vardy says:
|we arrived at the hotel around 2.30 on fri afternoon for a 2 night stay,..at reception we were met by dougie.who immediately offered us a drink of tea or coffee..one of the staff took our case up2 our room while we had our drink, both mornings there was free papers for the guests and tea and coffee to drink all day for free..the breakfast were really nice as was all the staff...the rooms were nice and clean..we have stopped in many hotels in blackpool over the years but we must say that this is the friendlyist and best run..nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff.....well done to all at the canasta...we will be back...
|Our Reply:
|well thanks VERY much for that Steve and Carol. It's nice to be appreciated!!! I'll let the team know they're doing a good job!!
|Comment number 836 of 1169
|Comment posted by Becky at 22:38 on 3rd Jun 2009
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|Becky says:
|Hi Doug and Swampy, sorry our comment is late but we would like to once again thank the Canasta team for the great holiday we had in May. Also the new year break was the best ever party we've been to. The buffets were out of this world, there was food for everyones taste and it was beautifully presented, excelling anything we've seen prepared before. A bit of advice for all you holiday makers, if you are looking for an enjoyable holiday Canasta is the place to stay, with tasty food, great company, comfortable and spotless rooms, brilliant entertainment and reasonable bar prices. It has become like home from home and we won't be staying anywhere else. Thanks Doug & Swampy, hope to see you for the illuminations. Becky, Lynn, Paddy (Taffy tom tom) & Cath xxx (sorry about the essay)
|Our Reply:
|Hahaha - thanks very much for that kiddo!!!
|Comment number 835 of 1169
|Comment posted by mr. bussey at 17:07 on 26th May 2009
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|mr. bussey says:
|we stayed at the hotel over the may break, we could not fault the service or the staff, very friendly and eager to please. we will visit again. thanks
|Our Reply:
|Thanks very much!!
|Comment number 834 of 1169
|Comment posted by Julie at 12:35 on 11th May 2009
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|Julie says:
|Yet again we had a wonderful time at the Canasta! What can I say but the best time to be had by all when you stay here! Thanks Doug, Mandy and staff for a brilliant time and special thanks to Mandy for getting the karaoke out when it was very quiet! Had a real good belly laugh on Saturday and met some real nice people.... See you in October.Julie & Steve
|Our Reply:
|Cheers Julie and Steve....looking forward to seeing you again!!!
Doug & Mandy
|Comment number 833 of 1169
|Comment posted by shirley morley at 21:04 on 26th Apr 2009
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|shirley morley says:
|Just wanted to say thanks to Doug, Mandy and staff for making us feel so welcome when we stayed on Friday. Just wished we could have stayed longer. The karaoke was really entertaining lol. There wasn't many of us, but the atmosphere was better than most full. Was nice making new friends, and hope we can get back to see you all again soon, Steve & Shirley
|Our Reply:
|Cheers Shirley and Steve - thanks for your business and campany - see you again
|Comment number 832 of 1169
|Comment posted by Julie at 19:16 on 25th Apr 2009
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|Julie says:
|Hi Doug and Swampy, just looked at your pics from Paris, they are great! Glad you had a good time there. See you soon! Julie & Steve
|Our Reply:
|Hi Julie. Yes...Mandy calls me David Bailey now!! Thanks...see you on the 6th May
|Comment number 831 of 1169
|Comment posted by val and phil malbon at 17:32 on 17th Apr 2009
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|val and phil malbon says:
|We have just had a lovely two night stay. Everything was excellent. Breakfast was fantastic and we were made to feel very welcome. Never stayed in Blackpool before but will definitely return.Thanks to all the staff. Will see you again.
|Our Reply:
|Thanks for that Val & Phil..I'll give the staff a thumbs up!
|Comment number 830 of 1169
|Comment posted by becky at 21:16 on 15th Apr 2009
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|becky says:
|Hiya Doug, jus booked up for 1st of may, cant wait come back, taffy erm i mean paddy has had his tomtom updated so hopefully wont get lost this time lol xx
|Our Reply:
|LOLOLOL!!!! There's only one Taffy Tom Tom! Cheers, The Bexter....see you in May!!
|Comment number 829 of 1169
|Comment posted by Jonathan and Claire at 20:08 on 13th Apr 2009
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|Jonathan and Claire says:
|Hi thereAnother great stay in February - food was excellent, staff as friendly as ever, room was perfect.THANK YOU!!!! Cant wait for our next stay later in the year!!!
|Our Reply:
|Thanks Jonathan and Claire
Look forward to seeing you later in the year
|Comment number 828 of 1169
|Comment posted by Chris Davey at 15:24 on 8th Apr 2009
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|Chris Davey says:
|Hi, I have enjoyed watching trams on the webcams, but have had problems connecting in the last few days. I was just wondering if there is a problem with them?This comment doesn't need to be published on the site, feel free to email me.
|Our Reply:
|Hi Chris....I'll answer this here just so everybody knows because I may not get chance to update the webcam page until next week. The webcams are offline. The computer which works them has decided its had enough (not surprising because its been on 24/7 for 5 years now...and probably only a dozen reboots...)
Tramspotters will be pleased to know that we are upgrading the system to include another webcam and MAYBE one that you can rotate yourself....it will be a week or two yet though.
|Comment number 827 of 1169
|Comment posted by Tracey Lord at 10:17 on 4th Apr 2009
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|Tracey Lord says:
|Had a two night stay 27,28th March great hotel friendly and welcomming,excellent breakfast,bar very reasonable cant wait to go again definately reccommended.
|Our Reply:
|Thanks for that Tracey!!!
|Comment number 826 of 1169
|Comment posted by suranne & ali at 18:28 on 5th Apr 2009
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|suranne & ali says:
|Wot can i say yet another great weekend to celebrate doug's 50th and his brother david,it was nice meeting them again. Thanks for a great stay and enjoyed the meal.See you and Mandy in about 4 weeks would be sooner if i got my way. Thanks again
|Our Reply:
|Cheers Suranne and Ali and THANKS for my pressies - lovely!! See you soon then!
|Comment number 825 of 1169
"Service and accommodation was Excellent. Staff were helpfull and friendly. Andrea shone like a star on a dark night. "


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The Zoo Series LbNA # 52038
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|Placed Date
|Jan 19 2010
|Bristol, WI
|Found By
|speech teacher
|Last Found
|Oct 19 2013
|Hike Distance
Welcome to the Bristol county zoo. Starting on the trail in the back of the retneC erutaN elgnirP, take the yellow path then turn right on the red. You'll know your on the right path if you see #20. Keep going until you find 3 large stumps at a T intersection. Turning left over the creek then up the hill there will be a large tree at the top and in the back you will find some Koi Fish.
Now keep going down the trail until you find #15. From this post look north to a big tree along the fence line and from that tree go 10 steps at 270 degrees to a 7 trunk tree along the fence line. In the middle you will find an Ardvark.
Follow the trail as it turns to the right and then just before it makes a sharp left and starts downhill look to the right to a big v tree and in the back of this tree there is the Wisconsin tree Penquins (very rare, only one ever in captivity)
Now go down the hill and back up to where the red trail meets the green trail. Notice that bench just off to the left, have a seat but be careful you don't know who's watching ......whats that at 280 degrees? Behind the smaller of the two stumps, it's elly the 3 eyed Elephant watching you.
Now head south on the green trail and just before the red trail again there is a big tree with a knot like growth marking the left side of the trail. From that tree go 90 degrees to the 6ft stump to find the Otter. There is a log just behind it and another bench just ahead where the red and green trail meet that is good for stamping.
Now from that bench turn left down the red trail past #14 over the creek and just before you find the yellow trail on the right side there will be a fallen tree with the first branch from the trunk standing straight up. Look at the base of that branch for a Meerkat hole. Don't forget to say hello to the Bristol Princess while you are here, she would love to meet you. Then follow the yellow trail back to the nature center.


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