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Sylvie Menard, was on her way home to Canada after a relaxing vacation in Mexico when airport authorities made her enter a room and strip in order to have police examine her buttocks. It appears they were seeking a criminal who has a pink tattoo on her rear end and since Ms. Menard has the same name, it was only natural to make her lower her panties and reveal that she does not have a pink tattoo. A spokesperson for the Canada Border Services Agency says he can not discuss the case since it is rather confidential and while the Border Services might make a mistake now and then about buttocks, they had reasonable grounds to examine the buttocks of Ms. Menard. "We can't let someone enter the country unless we're absolutely certain about their identity."
Given that airports require everyone to remove shoes because some nut tried to light his shoes, I assume we will now all be required to lower our undergarments and allow guards to check our asses for terrorist tattoos. Or, we could adopt the suggestion offered to Ms. Mernard by a policeman who said she should change her name to avoid future confusion. Thank God our borders are protected by such intelligent agents of rear ends!


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'Taylor, 29, appeared in 24 games with Buffalo during the past two seasons recording one goal, three assists and four points. Taylor spent most of the last season with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League where he scored 20 goals, 24 assists and 44 points in 45 games.'
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Thanks, hopper, that's alot of good stuff. I appreciate it. I'm a member of Bit-Tech. Great bunch and some very talented people.
I run a small local custom paint shop that specializes in pinstriping and airbrush work on Harleys and Streetrods, but a couple of years ago, I began painting odd-ball stuff just for 'cool' points and because I was ending up with a little bit of this color and a little bit of that color. I would spray bowling pins, machined aluminum panels, golf-balls, whatever I had lying around just to show colors and to have a background to do murals on. I was at a show in Topeka when a young man asked me about doing some custom work on a desktop computer case. I didn't know about it at the time, but he turned me on to www.bit-tech.net where I saw the obvious artwork that was going on melded together with some serious (at the time) electronics engineering. I took my own computer case apart before starting on his to see just what it would take to get a quality finish on one, and although I haven't done any for customers since (haven't really been approached by it), I have done a few for friends and family since then. Here is how I prep and spray the boxes:
Some of the cases have logos or lettering that sticks up and will need to be removed. I use a pocketknife to get underneath of them and pry them up. Try to not scar the surface of hte case when prying. If you scar the surface, you'll have more bodywork to do. After the logo comes up, I use 3M Liquid Adhesive Remover from the auto-parts store. Just use the brush that comes with the adhesive remover can to soak whatever adhesive is left behind, then wipe it off with a paper towel.
I used a Scotchbrite wheel to remove the factory finish. I'm not sure exactly what the material is, but it seems harder than paint, or it may possibly be baked on enamel. Anyways, the Scotchbrite wheels look like two peices of the scrubber material that your wife uses to clean the dishes mashed together with an arbor that fits a regular cordless drill chuck coming out the end. You can pick them up at any automotive store that carries sandpaper for about $8. I strippped everything that is metal or delicate. I don't strip the drive faces or any buttons/lights with the cordless drill.
I then take another peice of scotchbrite that isn't attached to an arbor and I lightly scuff the faces of the drive bays and the buttons with this. I pay particular attention to not scar the plastic faces of any lights.
Some cases come with a flat-steel face. Some cases come with a factory 'texture' in the steel/aluminum. Most of the ones that I've done have been flat, but I found 2 that had textures. If you wanted to, you could use autobody techniques to fill and sand the texture to create a flat surface, but I just left the texture and it looked REALLY good with a light-colored pearl or metallic.
After all the lettering and items are removed, and the surface is scuffed, I use 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper to sand the large open areas by hand to get them uniformly smooth. The scotchbrite on a wheel sometimes puts 'cuts' and 'grooves' in the aluminum cases that can show up in your final paint. Keep the sandpaper wet and just sand until the surface looks uniform.
I then spray the case white. It doesn't matter if my final color is going to be black, I always put down a basecoat of white. It helps any colors that I'm going to use besides black look brighter and brings the color out more. I use automotive urethane paint out of an automotive detail gun (it's like a full-sized gun that you shoot a car with, but it's about 1/3 the size for shooting fenders/doors or just for touch-up work). I spray a basecolor, then a mid-coat "Kandy" color, then whatever artwork I'm putting on (pinstriping/airbrush murals) then my top "Clear Coat".
If you want to, or you dont have the tools to spray multi-coat systems, you can achive very nice results using spray-cans with enamel finishes. Gloss Enamels don't require a mid coat or a clear coat. They dry with a glossy finish.
After your topcoat of clear or your last coat of enamel has dries completely, you can sand the surface smooth and buff just like automotive bodywork, or you can just leave it alone.
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sand, primer, sand, paint.
hell its a damn computer; its not going to have to put up with weather conditions. use the rattle can type and just paint the damn thing.
yes you can use this in any mag you want, hell maybe i'll get rich.
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Thanks Larry. Yes, I am aware of the FAQ and the search feature too. The problem with that for me is that it would be taking quotes that weren't solicited by me for this article. Kinda like stealing.
It's good for my own information and I have access to a wealth of it. It's really a gold mine. However, I want every piece of information I use in the article to come from people that know and approve of it. The easiest way to do that is to do it the way I have. I want to be up front about what I'm looking for and how I'll use it. In addition, I will ask each person individually if I can use the material in their post (if I didn't ask you, I won't use it) -- and they can decline. I won't use words or information I'm not entitled to.
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myself, i'm not a paint pro or even a paint nothing... i'm working on my first paint job now..... but anywhoo, what i wanted to say was, in the Knowledge Base there are some great paint tips and instruction from some who are in the know. But Jon will have to say as far as the rest.
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Milo, I appreciate your reply; very insightful and entertaining. Just the kinda stuff I'm looking for.
I was talking to Eric Collins of Final Finish in Reno today and he told me a few things that surprised me. I had thought sanding between coats of paint was just about mandatory (except with metallics and metal flakes, of course). Eric says no. Sanding between acrylic enamels and urethanes is not suggested because the finish is too soft or gummy. He did say if there was a flaw that had to be removed, it could be taken out with sandpaper and recoated, but sanding was not necessary until the finish clear coat (1000 - 1500 grit, then rubbing, then polishing).
I hope some of you have comments about this -- and more too. Is it usually quiet around here, or is this thread not a good idea. I would like to hear any opinions.
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Grump, awsome paint job! I also like painting the last thing people would think of painting sometimes. When you look around you almost everything IS painted. The thing about Mr Paint is he's our friend in a can and wants us to like him. He wants us to like him so much that he will never let us down. He's loyal and will do his job no matter what he's asked to color. When paint is sprayed as in most case's discussed here, we squeeze it through a tiny opening with air about the size of a toothpick end and expect it to spread out and cover something the size of a car or truck or even a Boeing 747 airplane and it does. It does this perfectly every time.
Failed paint projects can not be blamed on Mr Paint ever! When paint peels from the edge of a fender or from around a door handle, it's not the paints fault. You see Mr Paint thinks or rather knows that you didn't want him to stay on that edge or around that door handle because it was left unsanded or unclean as if you didn't want him there very long. If we want Mr Paint to stick, he wants something from us. He wants us to give him something to hold on to. Not much, but a little traction will go a long way. If we want Mr Paint to bond with us, we have to please him as well. We can't trick him or hope he'll break a rule even once. As paint flies out of the gun and onto the surface and finds dirt it thinks we want a little bump there. If further down that fender or whatever there's a little tiny winy speck of oil/wax/water Mr Paint will go around it at first to get away from it and it's later that we say he has eyes. Fisheyes is what there called by some. These are little imperfections to us but Mr Paint he could care less. He did just what we asked him to when we left these things in the way. When a sand scratch appears it's because Mr Paint went down one side of the scratch and up the other. Basically , Mr Paint doesn't get along with 4 kinds of things. #1 oils/waxes #2dirt/dust #3 water/moisture #4 slippery places. In the air or on the surface Mr. Paint ain't happy when they are around. Get these 4 out of the picture first then give Mister Paint a chance to do his dance.
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I'm a first time poster here at . I would like to consider myself a hot rodder, but many people think I might just be a wannabe. My rides are meager as far as hot rods go, but they are mine.
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I was recently priviledged to have that computer featured in CPU Magazine (Oct. issue, page 96). I have been asked to write an article for Sandhills Publishing, to be included in a special edition in a few months. The article is on basic computer modifying (we call it "modding") -- cutting the metal case for a side window and maybe a blow hole (for a fan) and painting it. The painting part is why I came here.
Part of the article includes a side bar on painting preparation and tips. Although I am familiar with painting and think I've done an acceptable job, I am not a pro. I know that some of you are, or at least are much more experienced than I. My thought is that it would be interesting and even entertaining to have people like you offer those tips.
The article, which revolves around me modifying a case, step by step, has a deadline of early November. If I can have your permission to use some of your quotes, in the form of tips, etc. for the side bar, I will mention Hotrodders Bulletin Board and attribute each quote to your screen name. I will not use your quote without your permission or the permission of the site administrator (moderator: please forward this as a request to the site admin).
Thank you for indulging me. I am sure the readers of Computer Power User (CPU) Magazine, Smart Computing and Sandhills Publishing will appreciate your insight. You can contact me via PM or email (firstname.lastname@example.com), but your tips and comments will be most helpful right here on the forum.
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In my recent article in the Phil. Daily Inquirer, I reminisced of a once-virginal Boracay. I certainly didn't expect all the reactions and comments that the article got; my sentiments must have struck a chord in a lot of people. Some even went as far as to call me the day the article came out and told me they felt the same way.
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ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Fiat SpA's FIA.MI Alfa Romeo will outsell stablemate Fiat in the United States once the sporty brand gets a foothold in its new market and expands to sell larger models, an executive with Fiat-owned Chrysler Group said on Saturday.
The first Alfa Romeo to be sold in the United States in nearly two decades, the 4C sports car, is expected to arrive late this year. Alfa Romeo will be sold at Fiat dealerships in the United States.
After the Alfa lineup in the United States is filled out, the brand is forecast to outsell Fiat models, said Peter Grady, head of network development for the Chrysler Group.
"We think that Alfa Romeo will have a little bit larger volume than Fiat will have," Grady said in an interview on the sidelines of the National Automobile Dealers Association's annual convention.
Alfa Romeo models were sold in the United States until the mid-1990s, before Fiat SpA bought the company. Dustin Hoffman's character in the 1967 film "The Graduate" drove an Alfa Romeo Spider.
Fiat's namesake brand sold in the U.S. market until the mid-1980s and returned with the subcompact Fiat 500 in 2011.
Outside of Chrysler's home of North America, Alfa Romeo will build its distribution network by leveraging the "global footprint and premium position" of Chrysler's Jeep brand, Fiat said in a presentation to analysts in New York on Friday.
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Here's some pics of DreadPirateRoberts' Jet Pack so far. It's just in the initial stages, but progress pics will follow...
Here's some pics of DreadPirateRoberts' Jet Pack so far. It's just in the initial stages, but progress pics will follow...
Here we are ready to apply the blue sections. Just thought I would shoot a couple of pics before I masked off the orange upper housing.
All of the major colors have been applied. Just have to do the black striping at the top of the fuel tanks and the lettering, then I'm ready to start the weathering...and the forecast is severe...he he he.
Thank God someone has talent out there, I heard that DPR cant paint anything to get arrested
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Well, I've finished the body of the JetPack. Added the stripes and letters at the top of the fuel tanks as well as the rest of the silver scratches. I then gave her a dusting with grey primer to kind of blend everything and give it that 'not so fresh look'. All that's left now is weathering the Jet Nozzles and the Rocket. I'll post pics of the completed and assembled (for photo purposes only, Frank) Jet Pack later this evening.
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Its definately either a 47 or 48...
In mid 1947, GM introduced this new design truck. Gas tank is mounted under the bed & fills through the hole in passenger bed side. Bed contains 9 boards. Wiper motor mounts underdash. Three speed transmission uses floor shift. One piece door glass, not vent windows in door. Windshield is 2 piece, non-movable type. Windlace around door opening is held in place with screw-on metal retainer. Headliner center bow is screwed to roof of cab. Hood side emblem says CHEVROLET & THRIFTMASTER. Shock absorbers are lever-action type. Serial #'s, EP 1/2 ton, ER 3/4 ton, ES 1 ton, etc...
1948 - Similar to Late 1947. Three speed transmission now uses column shift linkage. Serial #'s, FP 1/2 ton, FR 3/4 ton, FS 1 ton, etc...
Early 49 - Similar to earlier trucks, except gas tank is now located behind seat inside of cab. Serial #'s, GP 1/2 ton, GR 3/4 ton, GS 1 ton, etc...
(all info above is from www.chevyduty.com)
Is it a 5 window or a 3 window? Im currently lookin for a 5 window to restore...
Good Luck and hope this helps.
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|HEY TT: I just sold a 1948 Chevy pickup. It had the gas filler on the passenger side. The fuel tank was under the bed. I was told that 47 & 48 were the only Advance Design chevy's with fuel tank under the bed?? I hope this helps......DAVE
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I am looking at a vintage bucket of bolts Chev pick-up that has 49? written on the windshield. The gas fill is on the right side of the bed, if my searching is right this would make it a 47 or 48, can anyone tell me how to figure out which? The vin plate is unreadable.
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Re: Cal 21 Owners
Thank you for the information!! I will keep my eye out for one of the boats that you listed. I really liked the Cal21, but I think I might need to find other boat ramps to launch from. Thank you.
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Really you should only sail the CAL 21 with the keel down and locked. In light airs the boat might be stable enough even with the keel all the way up, but without the keel sticking out you have no directional control (Boat becomes a saucer on hte water with nothing to stop leeway) also, you will need the rudder for steering and it extends down a couple of feet anyway, negating the "advantage" of having the keel retracted (draft about 10").
The CAL 21 was designed so that when you get her in hte water, you lower the keel into position, insert the locking bolt, remove the cable from the keel, insert the keel plug, cover the opening in the cockpit, and sail off in a "semi-fixed" keel boat. If you need to transit a 1/4 mile shoal area (less than 5' of water, boat draws 4'3" keel down) to get out to where you will be sailing, then perhaps the CAL 21 is not the boat for you. You might be better off with a keel/centerboard boat, like an O'DAY 222 or 192 (or O'DAY 20, Precision 21, Quickstep 21, Precision 18, Starwind 19) or a shoal-keel boat like the O'DAY 22 (1'11" draft) or one of the other boats with a shallow wing-keel. There are various centerboard designs too, (O'DAY or Stuart Mariner, O'DAY 19, Sanibel 18). Some of the other retractable-keel boats like the MacGregor-Venture line (17. 21, 22, 24, 25) or the Balboa 20, Ensenada 20, Catalina 22, Santana 21 could be easier to get over that shoal, their keels still are intended to be locked down while sailing, but most still expose enough keel to aid steering with it retracted, although I would still be careful and might still suggest powering until past the shoal.
Alternatively, you could launch the CAL 21, lower the keel part way (about 1/4 to 1/3 down) to provide some control, attach rudder if keel is deeper than rudder, otherwise carefully steer using outboard as you power out beyond that shoal. Once out past the shoal, stop, lower anchor, and then lower the keel down and lock it. Go sailing! Then on the way back in, stop before the shoal and raise keel partway and power back to the ramp. One downside is that it is a LOT easier lowering/raising the keel at dockside than while anchored, especially if you would then be near any waves (or powerboat action) as calm water is very much desired for the operation, specially inserting/removing the locking bolt. Sailing without the locking bolt would not be wise, as the keel will tend to swing a bit fore and aft, and I'm not sure how well the keel plug could be used, thereby allowing water to surge in and out of the cockpit opening of the keel well while sailing, making sailing with dry feet a bit hard.
One final option would be to get a mooring out past the shoal and keep the keel down and locked for the season. That was what we did for the 38 years we had our CAL 21. It had been our intention to keep the boat moored in the cove in front of our house, but it turned out the water wasn't deep enough there, so we rented a mooring at a nearby boatyard which worked OK for us.
I am a tremendous fan of the CAL 21 and can recommend her highly, but I also recognize that she isn't the right boat for everyone. Right now, my sailing budget would not allow renting a boatyard mooring and I've grown too attached to keeping my present boat (1979 O'DAY Day Sailer II) in the cove in front of our family cottage...... so, if I ever realize my dream of a larger boat.... sadly, she won't be a CAL 21.
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Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and I apologize for asking questions that are probably already answered in the hundreds of posts on here. I am in crunch time with making a decision on buying a 73 Cal21. I have been trying to find any info I can on the Cal21's. I greatly appreciate any info you can provide me. Currently my biggest question is, can you sail it at all with the keel retracted or will any amount of wind knock it down or performance would be so horrible that it is not practical for 1/4 mile transit over shoals. Thank you!!
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Well, you are correct, those are not the mainsheet blocks....... WEIRD! Maybe a previous owner used those for a genoa or spinnaker? Kind of weird setup. I was able to post your picture here for you.
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I can't actually post the picture in link form so I guess just copy and paste my link? I put a space in so the forum won't pick up that its a url?
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You can see the main sheet as well. I haven't seen any other boats with blocks in these positions. But then again I haven't seen that many boats either. :P
|There are actually 2 more blocks, one on either side that are actually mounted to the side of the boat, not the main sheet blocks, I'll take some pictures after work, and I'll get some pics of the rails too, don't think I could tell the difference.
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The 2 blocks near the stern are for the main sheet, I'll try to post a drawing of that rigging.
The 2 pulleys sewn into the sail maybe for a reefing setup if they are about 18-24" above the foot (bottom) of the sail and are located at the leading edge (luff) and trailing edge (Leech).
The jib fairleads may be a problem replacing, since Jensen Marine (CAL) used a t-track that is narrower and thicker than what is used now. Several CAL owners (all models) have noted this when upgrading/replacing hardware. You mentioned something about "C-track" so maybe yours have been upgraded already?
A good used sailboat parts dealer or marine consignment shop might have some used fairleads that fit.
Steve Seals Spars in California might also be worth checking with, Steve Seals was a rigger at Jensen Marine (CAL) and now sells replacement spars and fittings for some of the older CALs. I doubt he would have any original jib fairleads, but might have ideas. (Seal's Spars and Rigging is their web site I think).
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As for the tack on the jib, how high off the deck did you tie it?
There is also two of those blocks on springs - not sure what they are called - attached to the outside of the cockpit right at the aft end. Looking at pictures of other boats I have yet to see this set up. I'll take some pictures tomorrow. Puzzling.
I'm guessing I'm going to need to buy all of the jib sheet lead hardware, as the tracks are there but no cars :/
Any suggestions on what to look for would be great.
Thank you again
Right! Ok great sounds like we have most of it down, we are missing the fair leads, but the C rails are there. As for the tack on the jib, how high off the deck did you tie it? If we haul the halyard in to the top of the rig, the sail is quite high off the deck, or is this normal?
Another aside, our mainsail has two pulley wheels sewn right in, and I have no idea what they are for.
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What aspect of the jib setup? I may or may not have pictures of the factory rigging, we installed roller-furling when we replaced our sails in 1993. The original setup is pretty simple and I could sketch a layout of it if that helps.
Here is the Owners Manual description of the process of hoisting the jib:
a. Fasten TACK to middle hole in stem head. (we always used the aftmost hole, used a shackle)
b. Hank Jib on to Jibstay.
c. Attach Jib Halyard to Head of Sail.
d. Splice or tie in sheets to CLEW. These can be left permanently attached to the jib.
e. Lead sheets "outboard" of the stays then through the fairleads on the tracks on the cockpit coamings and tie figure-eight knots in the bitter ends.
The jib halyard has a funny looking fitting where the cable part joins the rope part, there is a good explanation earlier on this forum about that.
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One, there is such a thing as too much sage. Two, I'm not a fan of goat cheese.
Because fall is my favorite time of year, a pizza with a harvest theme sounded like a good thing to try.
To keep costs down, I altered the recipe.
The recipe called for butternut squash. Of course, the week I decide to make the dish butternut squash cost $2.99 a pound and weighed three pounds. It quickly was placed back on the shelf but the neighboring produce, acorn squash, not only cost less per pound but weighed less.
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Instead of using torn prosciutto, I found a package of chopped, cubed prosciutto that seemed just right for topping a pizza.
The result was a beautiful pizza rich with fall colors.
If you're a fan of sage or goat cheese, this is a recipe for you because they are the two dominant flavors.
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2. Inductive sensor:
Reliable, powerful, rugged. Inductive sensors from SICK
Millions of inductive sensors are currently in use in virtually all industries. They detect metal objects without contact, and are characterized by a long service life and extreme ruggedness. With the latest ASIC technology, SICK's sensors offer the ultimate in precision and reliability. SICK can provide the right solution to meet your requirements every time – from cylindrical or rectangular standard sensors with single, double or triple operating distance, to special sensors for explosive zones and harsh environments. Our sensors are the intelligent, reliable route to implementing industry-specific and customized solutions to any task involving automation.
3.Capacity sensor:
Detection of metallic and non-metallic objects
Sometimes you just want to know what is hidden behind a surface - behind a wall, for example, or in a storage container, in a shipping container, or behind a cover. Level and feed monitoring is one example of an application for capacitive proximity sensors. From solid materials like paper or wood, to granules or liquids, the status of the product can be reliably detected during the production process and on final inspection. Is there something behind that cover? Is the filled package really full? How much paint is still left in the tank? For capacitive sensors these are easy questions to answer.
4. Magnetic cylinder sensors
With millimeter precision – cylinder sensors from SICK
Detecting, measuring, positioning, quality control – all crucial tasks in industrial automation. The devices involved are becoming ever smaller yet still offering unprecedented performance levels such as innovative cylinder sensors from SICK, developed for faster and more accurate detection of piston positions in compact pneumatic cylinders. This results in broader fields of application for pneumatic cylinders plus new potential for machinery and production plants. And with our huge range of magnetic cylinder sensors to choose from, we can meet your every need. With features like ease of handling, the option of an analog output, optimum switching characteristics, suitability for use in the food and beverage industry, support for the latest IO-Link technology, and universal mounting options with our comprehensive range of adapters, magnetic cylinder sensors from SICK are equipped for all installation locations and conditions.
5.Distance sensor
Measuring accurately can be so easy.
Improved product quality with highly accurate measurement down to sub-micron resolution ,The perfect combination of range, reliability, precision and price
Sometimes it is not so easy to measure distances precisely. But you can master these tasks as easy as child's play with the sensors from SICK. There are different sensors for an extremely wide range of applications. Which system fits best technologically and economically to your tasks depends on which distances should be measured and how precise the measurements need to be.
New paths in distance measurement
The OLM linear measurement sensor determines its current position using a bar code tape mounted along the length of travel - up to 10 km. The bar code tape can be placed along a curve, free roaming path, incline/decline or straight line. The OLM measures the right positions every time with an excellent repeatability of up to 0.15 mm - even if multiple vehicles are on the same track
6. Ultrasonic sensor
Ultimate ultrasonic sensor solutions from SICK
Sound is a natural phenomenon which helps us to recognize our environment without physical contact over widely varying distances. SICK's ultrasonic sensors use sound to accurately detect objects and measure distances. These sensors provide outstanding background suppression to reliably detect objects, regardless of the object's appearance. The output used - switching, analog or both - is determined based on your application requirements.
7. Automation light grids.
SLG - smart light grids - smart, slender, stealth
The smart light grid family includes smart area sensors, smart gate sensors and smart pick-to-light sensors. At only 8 x 25 mm, they fit nearly anywhere and can be imbedded inside walls, doors, conveyors, and machines. Slim and flat versions are available. They can be ordered in 120 to 1,400 mm lengths in a plastic or aluminum housing. Auto-muting, auto-teach and an alignment aid provide more uptime. They are ideal for order-picking, automatic doors, counting objects and other applications.
Easily detect, inspect or count with automation light grids
The standard automation light grids from SICK can be used in a number of solutions, such as detecting and counting of irregularly shaped objects, checking for presence and protrusions of pallet loads. Light grids from SICK offer multiple ranges, heights, sizes, orientations, and resolutions. All processing is integrated in the light grids for fast setup with no external controller needed.
For demanding requirements
Advanced automation light grids are ideal for more complex applications. They come in several different beam spacing options, a range of detection heights and output configurations. These light grids can be used for material handling on conveyors, automated storage and retrieval system applications, order fulfillment, and more. For example, in pallet verification applications, maximum height and pallet overhang can be measured without additional photoelectric sensors. This data can be forwarded to the PLC via bus systems.
7. Contrast sensor
SICK - The pioneer in contrast sensors for more than 60 years
Contrast sensors are primarily used in packaging/printing machines for the detection of printed or control marks. SICK's line of KT contrast sensors detects even the smallest contrasts at the highest speeds, such as print marks on foils or packaging. They detect minute grayscale variations between the mark and the background on matte, shiny or transparent surfaces. A variety of device types with different contrast resolution methods and teach-in versions are available to meet wide-ranging requirements.
8. Color sensors
Focus on color
Color sensors detect the color of a surface. The sensors cast light (red, green, and blue LEDs) on the objects to be tested, calculate the chromaticity coordinates from the reflected radiation and compare them with previously stored reference colors. If the color values are within the set tolerance range, a switching output is activated.
9.Fork sensor
SICK fork sensors: more models, more functionality
Fork sensors, which operate using a through-beam design, combine the sender and receiver in a single housing. As a result, alignment is no longer time-consuming. Even very slight differences in light attenuation are detected due to highly focused light emission and high detection accuracy. Easy installation, high immunity to ambient light, and a wide range of fork widths are some of the many advantages that SICK fork sensors offer. Applications include detecting labels or parts on conveyors.
10 . Encoder
High-precision displacement and angle measurement
Displacement, position, angle – in industrial automation where positions have to be
precisely determined, you simply cannot beat an encoder. The same applies when
determining speed and acceleration. Due to their working principle, the photoelectric
scanning of optical code patterns, in linear displacement measurement these
sensors have a resolution of micrometers and in angle measurement they have a
resolution of a few thousandths of a degree. With less demanding tasks, of course, they cope easily.
II. Barcode scanner
1. Bar code scanners
Intelligent solutions for logistics and automation
SICK bar code scanners accelerate logistics and automation processes. Their excellent reading performance ensures continuous process flow - even with poor quality or damaged bar codes. A high scanning frequency permits high process speeds, and simple networking improves operational efficiency. Plus, compact connection devices save space and reduce costs. The SICK bar code product portfolio offers the right solution for nearly any task
2. Image-based code readers
Versatile, high-performance, straightforward
Image-based code readers provide flexibility, high performance, convenience and simplicity. Even at fast conveyor speeds, SICK image code readers can reliably detect and evaluate 1D, 2D, DPM (direct part marking), and partially damaged codes. These readers identify markings on nearly any surface, including metal, glass, plastic or paper. Plus, different models, interfaces, and networking capabilities provide application flexibility
3. Hand-held scanners
Mobile, fast and flexible
Hand-held scanners from SICK provide fast, flexible code reading capabilities for a wide range of applications. Unlike manual solutions, hand-held scanners make it possible to automatically detect data at high speeds - with nearly no errors. They are ergonomically designed, speed up processes and help eliminate sources of error
Intelligent identification
Radio-based RFID technologies in the HF (high frequency) and UHF (ultra high frequency) ranges supplement SICK's industrial automation portfolio. In applications where process-relevant data is modified remotely, RFID makes it possible to store data on writable and rewritable media. And, in contrast to optical solutions, RFID provides reliable identification of all objects - despite dirt and everyday wear
III. Vision
1. vision sensors
Function-specific vision eyes
The vision sensors from SICK are easy to use, rugged and reliable. They are designed to do function-specific tasks where a standard sensor would not work. SICK provides vision sensors from part inspection and identification to color sorting and recognition. The SICK vision sensors are easy to set up and manage. With a teach-in and initial configuration, the devices are ready for immediate, stand- alone operation in the production line.
2. Smart cameras
IVC - Industrial Vision Cameras for flexible and powerful stand-alone solutions
SICK's line of IVC smart cameras are self-contained, stand-alone vision systems with an easy-to-use graphical user interface, enabling fast development for 2D and 3D applications. They combine imaging and analysis into one camera. These flexible, high-performance cameras provide tools for inspection, robot guidance, measuring and identification. With only one camera, you can perform any combination of advanced inspections and measurements to optimize production quality. The cameras support customized operator interfaces, and communication via I/O, serial and Ethernet.
3. 3D cameras
High-speed 3D for complete vision solutions in tough industrial environments!
SICK 3D cameras are the ultimate cameras for the most versatile needs. With their unsurpassed 3D measurement speed combined with high data quality, and flexible Multi Scan functionality, they are used in tough industrial environments, from small-sized component inspection to large-scale log scanning. They provide vital object information, such as 3D shape, contrast, color, gloss, and surface defects - all at the same time - creating reliable solutions for demanding applications.
IV. Liquid sensor
1. Level sensor
Intelligent solutions for level and point level measurement
Whether for continuous level measurement, point level measurement or both - SICK offers a wide range of solutions for process engineering, storage and protection. Depending on the installation, characteristics of the liquid or solid, and ambient conditions, SICK provides a comprehensive product portfolio and a high level of expertise for more efficient processing
2. Flow sensor
Robust and precise - flow measurement technology from SICK
SICK provides innovative sensor solutions for flow measurement technology which combine flexible measuring methods and robust equipment design with cost-efficient connection concepts for higher-order systems. Whether you need to detect the current flow rate using analog values or find the quantity using pulse detection - SICK's flow sensors are always reliable and safe, for a wide range of media and under difficult process and ambient conditions
3. Pressure sensor
Universal pressure measurement for liquids and gases
SICK's portfolio of electronic pressure transmitters and switches can be optimally adapted to individual customer's requests thanks to its intelligent and versatile configuration possibilities. Typical of all solutions from SICK is the use of high-quality materials, robustness and precise measurement technology, in addition to being easy to operate and install.
4. Temperature sensor
Universal temperature measurement for liquids and gases
With its product portfolio of screw-in and insertion thermometers SICK offers high-quality solutions for contact temperature measurement in liquids and gases. The devices can optimally be adapted to meet individual requirements through its various insertion lengths and the flexible mechanical configuration possibilities
V. Safety devices
1. Laser scanners
Additional functions for plant and machine control
2. Safety camera
One sensor for all protective field sizes
The use of safety camera systems from SICK creates safe working conditions and provides unbeatable advantages throughout the entire product life cycle – starting from the order, through commissioning, to inventory.
3. Light curtains
Only invest in what you actually need!
Effective protection for man and machine – irrespective of the safety task you want to address, SICK can provide a comprehensive
solution with a wide range of safety light curtains.
4. Multiple light beam
SICK's range of multiple light beam safety devices provides a reliable, cost-effective solution for almost every hazardous area protection and access protection application. Customized solutions are produced using standard components that are flexible in use: from simple access protection to the complex muting application with direction monitoring, belt stop and override function
5. Photoelectric safety
With products from SICK, you can solve a wide range of applications whether it is for robots, processing machines, machining centers, palletizing systems, high-bay warehouses or transfer lines. SICK offers customer-friendly, high-quality solutions
6. Safety relay
SICK safety relays provide connection to all types of safety sensors. The extensive assortment delivers appropriate solutions for versatile applications
7. Safety controller
Simple, easy-to-use safety controllers
SICK's safety controllers provide a simple, flexible, and scalable solution to realize an intelligent machine design. Flexi safety controllers feature a modular hardware platform without the use of complex software. They are simple to operate and can be easily integrated with all safety control components. Their compact design makes these safety controllers ideal for a variety of applications.
8. Network solution
A distributed system is the best choice if maximum flexibility with minimum overall costs is required.
Today remote solutions must be openly scalable and modularly expandable. Modern software tools support the designer during the optimisation of the system performance. Network solutions from SICK permit the integration and evaluation of all safety sensors in all common bus systems, all the way to complete safety automation with programmable controllers and remote I/Os. Optimal remote functionality and convenient diagnostics for fast troubleshooting are a matter of course.
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With Wilkins Lumber land sale, the future is clear for 500 acres in Amherst, Mont Vernon
By NANCY BEAN FOSTER
Union Leader Correspondent | May 13. 2013 8:28PM
For eight generations members of the Wilkins family have harvested local timber to feed their sawmill in Milford. Now the family is hoping to preserve more than 500 acres of their land in Mont Vernon and Amherst to save it from development. Earle Rich photo
The Wilkins family, which has owned the Wilkins Lumber Company in Milford for eight generations, is selling five easements covering more than 500 acres in Mont Vernon and Amherst to the society to protect it from future development, according to Sally Wilkins.
Sally and her husband, Tom, run the lumber company, which has been part of the landscape since 1808 and has survived fire, the Great Depression, the devastating hurricane of 1938 and the recent recession.
Though the demand for local softwoods has decreased due to cheaper imports from Canada and overseas, the Wilkinses have managed to carve out a niche for themselves and have stayed afloat, Sally Wilkins said.
Throughout the last century, the Wilkins family has acquired a large amount of timberland scattered across the towns of Mont Vernon and Amherst, and for decades the family has looked for ways to set the land aside so that it could still be used for timber harvesting and agriculture, while alleviating the tax burden associated with owning so much property.
Currently, Sally and Tom Wilkins own all of that land, acquired through inheritance and agreements with other family members, so the timing was right for the Wilkins to partner with the society.
"We've been trying to get the land into permanent protection so that one generation won't have to sell it to pay for the estate taxes for the generation before," said Wilkins.
But preserving the land isn't just about taxes for the Wilkins family. It's a philosophy.
"Land does not equal money to this family," she said. "Land is a treasure as it stands, and we don't think the best thing to do with land is to put a house on it."
Leaving space open for wildlife and, of course, people, is vital to the health of New Hampshire, especially the southern part of the state where development pressures are the heaviest, Wilkins said.
According to Brenda Charpentier, communications manager for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the Russell Farm and Forest Conservation Foundation has already established a $50,000 challenge grant to help raise the $190,000 needed for the easements.
Ian McSweeney, executive director of the Russell Foundation, said the Wilkins family's commitment to preserving the land over many generations was behind the foundation's decision to match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, through the grant.
"The family's protection of this land through their longterm stewardship and active management to provide lumber for this region speaks volumes as to how they view and treat the land," he said. "And the locations of these parcels add to existing conserved land in an area with high development pressure and in a part of the state where the majority of the population lives. People care a lot about what happens in their own back yards, and there are a lot of back yards impacted by this project."
For more information, visit www.forestsociety.org.
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So, now that I have played both of the zombie survival sandbox games I thought I would share a little on my experiences.
Day Z(Stand Alone)
Price: $30
Version: Pre-Alpha
Graphics: 3/5; Near Realism. A optimization issues and glitches lower it from what would be a 4/5.
Control: 2/5; Sluggish controls and lots of redundant key binds can make controlling the character a bit annoying.
Customization: 4/5; Basic character customization is... basic but greatly augmented by in game items.
Community: 3/5; Bandit/Friendly Ratio is pretty even. "Friendly" players are likely to help if possible.
The game is looking very good for where it is and has TONS on potential but it is a pre-alpha version. Most aspects of the game are glitchy in some way. The game also tries to be a little too realistic. Meaning things like navigation and finding supplies can be a pain. Also the majority of the map is a forest void that offers nothing but hours of walking.
Infestation: Survivor Stories
Price: $15
Version: Release
Graphics: 2/5; Graphics are moderate but the engine is poorly optimized requiring much more power than expected.
Controls: 3/5; Controls are designed to be more run and gun than DayZ but are responsive and fairly efficient.
Customization: 2/5; Basic character customization is limited and cash shop restricted. In game items add little variety.
Community: 1/5; The vast majority of the community is made up of bandits. They are likely to KOS. Non-hostiles will try to avoid or shoot you preemptively in defense.
The game has been released and is still actively being updated. The developers are not that skilled or trustworthy so those updates can be iffy when they are released. The map is much smaller but much better utilized, meaning fewer areas void of activity. The game doesn't focus on realism, so things tend to be a bit easier. Also, multiple character slots are nice.
Day Z: PASS*
I really like the $30 price tag for two reasons. It supports the developers and keeps hackers to a minimum. But the quality just isn't there yet... In the future yes but right now I can't recommend buying this(and neither can the devs) unless you just want to support the development process.
Infestation: BUY*
The $15 prices and frequent sales that bring the game down to $4 on occasion are a double edged sword. Sure you can get the game cheap, but so can the tons of hackers that infest Infestation. That combined with the encouraged cash shop make $15 a little high in my opinion. But I do recommend buying this game... when it's on sale.
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Download With the challenges of an evolving regulatory environment and the information overload problem with management practices, many organizations have now reached an inflection point: get control of your information to enable security, compliance, and innovation, or continue down the current path of information anarchy and pay the consequences. Policies and procedures can only go so far if the amount and variety of information outpaces the ability of the human element to manually mange it. Learn about three major IT security and compliance challenges that Healthcare organizations face.


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There is a great deal of emphasis placed on government's ability and responsibility to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. While it is appropriate and important to expect federal and state agencies to lead the effort, the Chesapeake Bay and the entire 64,000-square-mile watershed will never be restored without the work of the region's residents.
A staggering 17 million people live here. That many people can surely have a tremendous impact if they choose to get actively involved in the clean-up. One of the best ways for people to help is to volunteer for a local watershed group. We have a list of more than 600 organizations, so there are certainly plenty of options and opportunities to help.
We at the Chesapeake Bay Program are interested in the rate of volunteerism in the watershed. So we launched the inaugural Chesapeake Volunteer Count. Watershed groups have been asked to tell us how many volunteers they had in 2008 and how that number compared to 2007. Using this data, we will gain some understanding of what percentage of residents volunteered and if the rate is increasing, decreasing or staying the same. This information will be reported in the annual Health and Restoration Assessment.
The plan is to hold the Chesapeake Volunteer Count every January. Hopefully more groups will provide their data each year and we will get an increasingly accurate and comprehensive look at volunteering. This annual count can also be used to call more attention to the need for volunteers for environmental projects. Government can solve many problems and provide valuable resources, but it's ultimately the contributions of everyday people that truly bring about the greatest change.
If you are with a watershed group and would like to participate in the Chesapeake Volunteer Count, please fill out our form on Survey Monkey.
A recently released report by the U.S. EPA shows that many areas around the Bay's shoreline are already witnessing the effects of sea level rise and that vulnerable tidal marshes may erode more rapidly over the next century because of climate change.
The report, Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-Level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region, examines the impacts of sea level rise on the human communities and wildlife habitat of the Mid-Atlantic coast, including Chesapeake Bay. According to the EPA, the Mid-Atlantic region is one area of the U.S. that will likely see the greatest impacts of climate change due to rising waters, coastal storms and a high population concentration along the coastline.
At the 20th century rate of sea level rise (3-4 mm per year), extensive areas of marsh in the Bay (depicted in red in the image to the right) will become marginal, or only able to survive under optimal conditions. Other low-lying areas, depicted in blue, will be fully submerged at the current rate of sea level rise. The report cites evidence that sea level rise is increasing due to climate change, which would accelerate erosion of the Bay's marshes.
A clear example of the effects of sea level rise can be seen on the Bay's marsh islands, many of which have already been lost or severely eroded. These islands are vital to bird species like terns, black skimmers and American oystercatchers, which use the islands to nest and breed. On the mainland shoreline of the Bay, nearly all of the beaches are eroding, which has led many waterfront property owners to install hardened shorelines as protection.
In addition to the effects of sea level rise, the report details the efforts of state and local governments throughout the Mid-Atlantic to protect coastal communities against erosion. Maryland is noted as having the most stringent policies on development along the Chesapeake and coastal areas. The state's Critical Area laws limit development within 1,000 feet of the shoreline.
"Our state is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change -- including sea level rise," said Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley in response to the EPA report. "We are making real progress in both preparing for the impacts of climate change but also in reducing the actions that contribute to it."
However, the report shows that most shoreline protection structures are designed to protect properties from current sea level, rather than the anticipated increases. "Preparing now can reduce the eventual environmental and economic impacts of sea level rise," reads a report highlight.
Waterfront property owners interested in learning more on how they can protect their shoreline from erosion and sea level rise can visit Maryland DNR's website for more information.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released $23 million for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative, a program of the 2008 Farm Bill that provides the region's farmers with assistance to implement vital agricultural conservation practices to help clean up the Bay.
The funding will support nutrient management, cover crops, crop residue management, vegetative buffers and other agricultural conservation practices that help reduce pollution flowing into the streams, creeks and rivers that feed the Bay.
Eligible private farmland owners will receive technical and financial assistance to address wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, water and related concerns. The funding will also provide land owners with assistance to plan, design, implement and evaluate habitat conservation and restoration.
"The Chesapeake Bay Watershed initiative is an important source of technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers who want to go the extra mile to improve and protect the Bay," said Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer.
Farmland covers almost one-quarter of the Chesapeake watershed and is the largest single source of nutrient and sediment pollution to the Bay, contributing an estimated 42 percent of nitrogen, 46 percent of phosphorus and 72 percent of sediment annually.
The $23 million is the first part of a total of $188 million that the region will receive through the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative over the next four years. This is one of the largest single federal investments in the Bay clean-up effort and an unprecedented targeting of Farm Bill resources to a specific watershed. Congress has authorized future funding levels of $43 million in 2010, $72 million in 2011 and $50 million in 2012.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will administer the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative. Many Chesapeake Bay Program partners, including the six Bay states and the Chesapeake Bay Commission, provided key input and information that supported the initiative's authorization in the 2008 Farm Bill.
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has awarded Maryland $2.2 million in federal fishery disaster funding to assist the state's watermen and help revitalize the Bay's struggling blue crab industry.
The $2.2 million is the first installment of $10 million the state expects to receive from the federal government over the next three years. The funding comes four months after the National Marine Fisheries Service declared a federal fishery disaster for the soft shell and peeler segments of the Bay's blue crab fishery.
"The State of Maryland will invest this money in the essential habitat restoration projects and new economic opportunities that will help rebuild our blue crab population and ensure a stronger industry in the future," said Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
Maryland will use the federal funding to:
The federal funding adds to $3 million in state funds that Maryland has set aside to employ watermen and assist seafood businesses affected by the crab decline.
Virginia is also eligible for $10 million in federal aid to help watermen affected by the blue crab fishery failure. The National Marine Fisheries Service is still working with Virginia on its plan to use the funding.
In spring 2008, Gov. O'Malley and Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine came together to set new regulations that reduced female blue crab harvest in the Bay by 34 percent. Overfishing and pollution are cited as two causes that have led to the decline of the blue crab, an iconic Chesapeake species.
Residents of the Bay watershed can do their part to reduce pollution and help the Bay's blue crabs by:
For more information about the federal blue crab funding, visit Maryland DNR's website.


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Our weekly feature, Talking Tactics with Stewart Robson, continues today.
Every week, Arsenal Player's analyst will be looking back on the last first-team game.
Presenting from the first-team dressing room at Emirates Stadium, Stewart will tell you how the match was won, lost or drawn.
This week Stewart focuses on the Tottenham game.
The points discussed include:
- Tottenham's positive starting line-up
- poor defensive positioning early on
- Theo Walcott's excellent movement
- Laurent Koscielny's defensive performance
- Alex Song's deeper position
- impressive forward thinking
- Harry Redknapp's half-time changes
- a delightful third goal
- Tomas Rosicky's outstanding display
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The annual Summer Doctoral Programme (SDP) is one of the highlights of the OII's year. It brings together outstanding doctoral students from around the world for a fortnight of study with our faculty and colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment that aims to provide constructive advice and support for students' doctoral thesis research. Although students are together for only a brief two weeks of intensive teaching and learning, the peer-groups established endure over the years and deliver concrete examples of research collaboration via publications, conference panels and grant applications.
The programme is structured around daily lectures, seminars and methods classes, aimed at developing student thinking on a range of issues central to the Internet. Tutors are drawn from the OII's own faculty, with additional guest seminars by visiting faculty. In order to provide useful advice for managing dissertation research we select tutors applying a wide range of disciplinary and methodological approaches and encourage our speakers to offer frank insights into how they have faced and overcome challenges in their own projects. Students are also expected to present and discuss their own thesis research in order to gain personal feedback from faculty and students.
The atmosphere is open, exciting, challenging, and intense. Students meet and work with a diverse group of colleagues (a considerable benefit where students may not have large academic peer-groups working on Internet-related issues in their own departments) and are exposed to a range of different disciplinary research cultures, perspectives and ideas. In order to support the development of strong peer-group connections we also provide a variety of social events which (when in Oxford) have included formal and informal dinners, a local ghost tour, football or tennis matches and the opportunity to get rather wet punting along Oxford's beautiful rivers. Student feedback for the programme has been consistently excellent.
The SDP travels overseas every couple of years to enable us to involve a broader range of institutions and faculty (Beijing 2005, Boston 2007, Brisbane 2009 and Toronto 2013) and has already gathered more than 300 alumni, many of whom are now in tenure-track positions across the field. In the words of the SDP Convenor, Dr Victoria Nash: "What has most thrilled me over the past eleven years is not the calibre of the participants (generally outstanding) or the range of tutors we have been able to attract (pretty stellar). No, it's what comes out of the Programme at the end of the two weeks – genuine lasting friendships and strong academic partnerships that have generated some really great results."
To join the growing SDP community: make sure to apply!
Programme Director: Dr Victoria Nash (Director of Graduate Studies, OII)
Administrator: Jordan Davies (Events Officer, OII)
Partners and Support
We are grateful for support over the years from The Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard Law School; The Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California; the Creative Industries Faculty at Queensland University of Technology (QUT); The Soros Foundation's Open Society Institute; The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania; The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; the School of Informatics at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo; the School of Journalism and Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong; the Singapore Internet Research Centre, Nanyang Technological University; the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI), the Faculty of Law, and the Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation (iCi) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT); the School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; the i-School, University of Toronto; the Center for Digital Discourse and Culture, Virginia Tech.