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|Feb 25, 1997
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|Dec 20, 1994
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|Dec 28, 1993
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|Mamoru Sawai, Kaoru Kurita, Tsuyoshi Nakamura, Yasuhiro Hara, Mitsugu Watanabe
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|Yazaki Corporation
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|Patent Citations (3), Referenced by (16), Classifications (9), Legal Events (6)
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a wire-protecting apparatus for use with automobiles that protects electrical components and electrical wirings used for cars.
2. Description of the Related Art
Conventionally, electrical components mounted at various locations of an automotive vehicle are connected to each other by the use of a junction box where a number of electrical and electronic components such as relays and fuses are collectively housed.
FIG. 12 shows a schematic diagram of a system disclosed in Japanese Laid-open Patent No. 61-188,246, which system protects electrical components and wires from overcurrent caused by troubles such as a short circuit. A lighting circuit a for lighting lamps L is provided with a fuse b and a potential difference detector c. The potential difference developed across a current detecting resistor d in the detector c is directed over a indicator circuit line e to an indicator f. Indicator lamp g is lighted up by the potential difference clearly indicating an abnormality such as a burning-out of a lamp. However, the system has a disadvantage in that once a fuse b blows out due to overcurrent, the system failure cannot be remedied the fuse b is replaced with a good one. Since the occurrence of overcurrent is displayed only after the fuse has blown out, problems cannot be detected before the fuse blows out.
FIG. 6 shows a prior art motor-driving circuit. The motor is in series with a fuse 13 which protects wires 12 when the motor circuit is short-circuited. The motor 14 is provided with a motor protecting element 15 which protects the motor 14 from burning out when the motor is locked.
FIG. 7 shows characteristic curves showing the relation between time and the current flowing through the circuit in FIG. 6. In FIG. 7, curve W represents the smoke characteristic of the wire 12, curve F the melting characteristic of the fuse 13, curve J the current waveform when the motor is looked. Curve T represents a time duration before the lock current is controlled by the motor protecting element 15. The wire protecting apparatus is designed so that the fuse 13 blows out before the wires begin to smoke. Thus, curve W does not cross curve F. The fuse is selected so that curve J crosses curve F. In this manner, the fuse 13 and motor protecting element 15 have different tasks. This indicates that the circuit needs two wire-protecting means which impose deficiencies such as large space required, large size of components, and more weight.
FIG. 11 shows a conventional door control relay circuit having a wire-protecting circuit based on a fuse 17 and a circuit breaker 18. There are also shown a door lock motor 19 and a relay unit 20.
During start-up of the motor starts as well as when the motor is locked, a considerably large current compared with a rated current flows through the wire. In order to carry this large current, conductors and associated components in the system package must be of large capacity. This inevitably increases the size and weight of both the leads and associated components of the circuit, and the excessive heat due to a large current may possibly cause the printed circuit board to burn out.
The present invention was made in view of the problems as described above. It is an object of the invention to provide a wire-protecting apparatus for use with automobiles which protects the wires from overcurrent without using fuses and enables detection of abnormal conditions in the automobiles. The present invention has PTC elements which are placed in series with leads supplying electric power to components mounted on the oar body. Also, the wire protecting apparatus is preferably provided with means that displays an occurrence of abnormal condition of a car by detecting an overcurrent flowing through the PTC element. Further, the PTC elements are preferably connected to leads which in turn are connected to a motor.
In the present invention, PTC elements are used in place of prior art fuses made of a fusible substance. The resistance of a PTC element begins to quickly increase at temperatures above a certain value as shown in FIG. 2. This resistance-temperature characteristic permits the use of a PTC element in place of a fuse to detect and to oppose an overcurrent in the circuit, thereby protecting the wires and components connected to the PTC element.
The initial value Uo of curve U of a PTC element may be set during manufacture. Curve U indicates that a PTC element has a voltage drop characteristic which eliminates the need of a conventional voltage adjustment by changing the length of the circuit leads. Thus, the PTC element is useful in reducing the length and weight of the wires in the wire-protecting apparatus, and may be used as a standardized component in most cars. A serial insertion of the PTC element into a circuit allows the circuit to be protected from overcurrent and overheating caused by the overcurrent. Assuming that a constant voltage is applied to the circuit shown in FIG. 3 and the load resistance RL of the circuit is higher than the resistance of the PTC element in the normal state, the heat-temperature characteristic of the PTC element is expressed by a curve such as PG1 having a peak value:
Also, the heat radiated from the element is proportional to the difference between the temperature of the element and the ambient temperature. Heat PD radiated from the PTC element is given by:
where T is the temperature of the element, TA is the ambient temperature, K is a coefficient.
The element is said to be in an equilibrium state when the radiated heat PD is equal to the generated heat PG1. Thus, the element is in an equilibrium condition at points (1) and (3) if the two curves PG1 and PD cross each other at points (1), (2), and (3).
The PTC element normally stays in the equilibrium at point (1). An abnormal condition causes the PTC element to reach point (3) where the resistance of the element is higher, limiting the current flowing through the wire. The change in resistance of the PTC element from point (1) to point (3) is referred to as trip phenomenon. Once the element have entered the trip state, the circuit will not return to its normal condition even if the cause of the abnormality has been removed. To recover the circuit from the tripped condition, the supply voltage must be reduced to a value less than curve PG2 or the power supply must be turned off till the PTC element has cooled down.
As shown in FIG. 2, the resistance of a PTC element slowly increases with temperature and begins to abruptly increase at a temperature, i.e., about 120 degrees Celsius in FIG. 2.
Thus, upon an overcurrent in a circuit due, for example, to a short-circuitting, the current through the PTC element generates heat, which abruptly raises the resistance of the PTC element to quickly reduce the current in the circuit, thus bringing the circuit into a state as if the power supplied to the circuit is almost turned off, protecting the wires and the electrical components.
Thus, the invention allows recovery of the circuit from abnormal conditions without having to change any protective components while the prior art fuse system requires replacement of fuses that have been blown out due to overcurrents. An operator may be promptly informed of an abnormal condition of the vehicle by a display means that detects the overcurrent through the PTC element to display such abnormal condition. For example, a circuit may be provided where a comparator detects a change in potential due to an overcurrent, and, for example, a lamp or alarm indicates an abnormal condition of the vehicle to the operator, so that the operator promptly switches off the circuit to allow the PTC element to cool down. The operator removes the cause of the abnormal condition and switches on the circuit to bring the circuit into normal operation again.
These and other features and advantages of the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a illustrating diagram illustrating a first example of a circuit-protecting apparatus for automobiles according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a graph showing a resistance-temperature characteristic of the PTC element of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a graph showing a heat-temperature characteristic of the PTC element of Fi g. 1;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating how the PTC element of FIG. 1 is installed to a junction box;
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a second example of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional motor-driving circuit;
FIG. 7 is a graph of a characteristic curve showing the relation between time and a current of each component in the circuit of FIG. 5;
FIG. 8 is a schematic circuit diagram showing a third example wherein a wire-protecting apparatus for automobiles according to the invention is applied to a motor driving circuit;
FIG. 9 is a diagram of a characteristic curve showing the relation between time and a current of each component in the circuit of FIG. 7;
FIG. 10 is a schematic circuit diagram showing a fourth example of the invention;
FIG. 11 is a schematic circuit diagram showing another prior art motor-driving circuit;
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of a prior art wire-protecting apparatus for use with automobiles;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a cigarette lighter of a conventional car; and
FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of the cigarette lighter of FIG. 13.
FIG. 1 shows a first example of the invention where a wire-protecting apparatus A of the invention is used in a circuit for lighting lamps L of an automobile. The wire-protecting apparatus A for automobiles comprises a junction box 4 (FIG. 4) in which a unit 3 having a PTC element 1 and a comparator 2 is incorporated, and an indicator 6 connected to the unit 3 via multiple lines 5. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating how the PTC element of FIG. 1 is installed in the junction box 4.
A PTC element 1 is an element which has a positive nonlinear temperature characteristic, such as curve U shown in FIG. 2 where the resistance increases quickly at temperatures of about 110 through 120 degrees Celsius. These temperatures can be set at will by properly selecting the material of the element. For example, the temperature is about 120 degrees Celsius for high density polyethylene such as a polymer, and about 180 degrees Celsius for polyvinylidenefluoride. Thus, substituting the prior art fuse in the junction box 4 for the PTC element 1 provides a wire-protecting apparatus that interrupts an overcurrent.
Specifically, the PTC element 1 serially connected to a lead 7 (e.g., a bus bar or conductor line) in the junction box 4 generates heat resulting in a rise in temperature of the PTC element when an overcurrent flows in the circuit for some reason or another. When the temperature of the PTC element rises to about 120 degrees Celsius, the resistance of the PTC element 1 increases abruptly as is seen from the characteristic curve of FIG. 2. The abrupt increase in resistance causes the current flowing through the circuit to drastically decrease as if the current is almost shut off. Therefore, the PTC element 1 connected in the circuit protects the circuit from overcurrent. The potential on the junction of the PTC element and the lamps L drastically drops when an overcurrent flows through the PTC element.
The potential at the junction of the PTC element and the load changes drastically when an abonormal condition such as a short-circuit occurs. A comparator 2 shown in FIG. 1 is a circuit for detecting when the potential difference caused by the change in current through the PTC element 1 has reached a predetermined value.
The circuit generates a signal for indicating the occurrence of abnormality in response to the overcurrent. The signal indicative of an abnormal condition is transmitted through multiple lines 5 to an indicator 6 provided on the meter panel to light a warning lamp 8 provided in the indicator 6 which displays occurrence of abnormality. The operator is informed of the occurrence of an abnormal condition by the warning lamp and then removes the cause of abnormality. In the meantime, the PTC element 1 radiates heat to cool down to its normal state. Thus, the circuit recovers to its normal state without having to do anything to the protecting circuit in which the PTC element 1 is used.
FIG. 5 shows a second example of the invention where a wire-protecting apparatus of the invention is incorporated in a cigarette lighter of a car. As shown in FIG. 5, a conventional cigarette lighter circuit of a car has a cigarette lighter i at the dashpanel h as a power outlet for various car accessories. This can cause such problems as frequent blow out of fuses and burning out of the circuit lead k of the cigarette lighter circuit due to excessive current over the rated current drawn from the cigarette lighter. A wire-protecting apparatus for the cigarette lighter circuit may be constructed as shown in FIG. 5 where a PTC element is used in place of a conventional fuse and an abnormality-detecting lamp 10 such as an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is provided as an indicator means near the cigarette lighter 9. The PTC element 1 is connected in parallel with the abnormality detecting lamp 10.
In FIG. 5, an overcurrent through the cigarette lighter 9 will raise the temperature of the PTC element 1. When the temperature approaches about 120 degrees Celsius, the resistance of the PTC element drastically increases to instantly interrupt the overcurrent. The increased resistance causes a current to flow through the lead 11 to light the abnormality detecting lamp 10 to indicate the occurrence of an abnormal condition to the operator. Then, the operator quickly pulls the car accessory out of the cigarette lighter 9 as soon as he recognizes the abnormality indication, thereby recovering the cigarette lighter circuit 9 to its normal state. The PTC element does not blow out like a fuse. This eliminates the need of replacing protecting parts such as a fuse, simplifying the recovery procedure.
FIG. 8 shows a third example of the invention where a wire protecting apparatus of the invention is applied to a motor driving circuit for driving a wiper motor and power window of an automobile.
The motor driving circuit in FIG. 8 overcomes the deficiencies with the prior art motor driving circuit in FIG. 6. In the figure, a wire protecting apparatus having a polymer PTC element 16 incorporated is used so that the prior art fuse 13 and motor protecting element 15 are eliminated. FIG. 9 shows a characteristic curve showing the relation between the current and time. In FIG. 9, curve W represents the smoke characteristic of the wire 12, curve S tripping characteristic of the polymer PTC element 16, curve J waveform where the motor is looked, and curve T time duration before the look current is control led by the PTC element. It is to be noted that the prior art fuse 13 blows out if curve J crosses curve F.
In the circuit of FIG. 6, the polymer PTC element 16 has a self-recovery feature, so that the resistance of the element 16 returns to its original value after the cause of the abnormal condition of the vehicle has been removed. This self-recovery feature prevents any problem with curve S crossing curve J. Designing the circuit so that curve S crosses curve J allows elimination of the motor protecting element 15, which limits the current drawn by the motor. Thus, the wire protecting apparatus simplifies the motor driving circuit and facilitates maintenance by virtue of the self recovery feature of a PTC element.
FIG. 10 shows a fourth example in the form of a door controlling relay circuit for use with an automobile in which a wire protecting apparatus for automobiles is incorporated.
The door controlling relay circuit in FIG. 10 overcomes the deficiencies with the conventional door control relay circuit in FIG. 11. In the figure, the PTC 1 is incorporated as a protecting element in place of the fuse 17 and circuit breaker 18 in the system package 21. The PTC element 1 quickly responds to an overcurrent to shorten the time during which the overcurrent flows through the supply line 22, so that the power supply line 22 may be of a small diameter. Leads 23 in the system package 21 FIG. 10 may also be thinner allowing higher package density of the circuit. The use of the PTC element lends itself to miniaturization and lighter weight of the system package 21.
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|Mitchell; Dennis
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|Yazaki Corporation
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|361/106, 361/103, 361/115
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Dec 20, 1994
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The Digimon Continuity series focuses on connecting Seasons 1 to 5, though it also tries to cover up and explain... unexplained parts of the Seasons, mainly Adventure to Tamers. It will include all the movies as well and will only exclude the Epilogue of Digimon Adventure 02.
This should indicate when my fics occur, but as for those with time travelling, I will put the fic in the location where most of its events happen.
Brave Tamer
Like the name says, it is a rewrite of the original Brave Tamer plot, with many changes to allow it to fit more snugly into the storylines of Adventure 02 and Tamers. It is also the story whereby most of the explanations are put in. Those familiar with the Brave Tamer storyline would notice that I mainly added, and not really removed anything.
Digimon Adventure - Season One
Digimon Adventure 02 - Season Two
Aftermath of 02
Set immediately after the storyline of Digimon Adventure 02, excluding the Epilogue. This fanfic comes in two arcs (and thus two fanfictions, though they are classified as the same), and leads up to Digimon Tamers, and even explains why they would not be present during the season itself. It is rather dark, as it involves many a quarrel between the Chosen (Digidestined), and much more.
- Part 1: The Government
- Part 2: The Guardian
Digimon Tamers - Season Three
Mystery of Cyberdramon
A sidestory that focuses on what the Digimon do after Digimon Tamers, but the spotlight is mainly on Cyberdramon, as I will explore someone that many have not ever done before: Strikedramon, Monodramon's and Cyberdramon's Champion form. It mainly explains the effects of Millenniummon and Monodramon's jogress (permanent DNA Digivolution) with each other in Brave Tamer.
It also introduces the main villain of Quest for the Digimon, known as the Saviour (true identity not revealed).
Quest for the Digimon
Continues the cliffhanger ending of Tamers as Takato discovers the portal to the Digital World that leads to a series of events, one of which is exactly how they get their Digimon back.
This fic introduces a new Zero-Arms, known as DRAGOON, which stands for Digital Recon, Assault, Gathering and Optional Observation Network system.
**************'s Final Stand
The sequel to Aftermath of 02 and Quest for the Digimon, where the Chosen and the Tamers meet at long last. The stars represent the number of letters in the name of main villain Digimon of this fan fiction.
Digimon Frontier - Season 4
Rise of the Seven Demon Lords
Not much to be said, except that this is a crossover fanfic of the Chosen, Tamers, and Warriors. Some good old enemies of theirs return, not excluding Lucemon Chaos Mode and Daemon.
Millenniumon's Return
Millenniumon comes back to haunt Ryo, and he is not as kind as he was before. With the threat of the Demon Lords still present, everyone is in deep trouble. And who said bad guys couldn't be good guys?
Battle for the Future
Ryo travels to the future along with an old friend to finish the fight against Millenniumon, but finds to his surprise things that are completely unexpected... and very fortunate.
Digimon Savers - Season 5
- Brave Tamer
- Aftermath of 02
- Mystery of Cyberdramon
- Quest for the Digimon
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It must be spring somewhere, because I'm starting to see lots more fresh berries at the grocery store. That makes me happy. I love fresh berries and eat them all spring and summer, not only because I love their taste but also because they're one of the best fruits you can eat. Berries in general have the highest antioxidant content of any other fruit (or vegetable I think). But mostly, they taste soooo good, and they just look like summer.
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One is in diseased material condition
Another is spiritual sex life.
One should know
The actual spiritual form of sex
And keep himself far away
From perverted material sex life.
It is fact
The whole material creation is
Moving under the principle of sex life
It is fact
Sex life is the focal point of all activities.
Sex life is real
Reality of sex life is
Experienced in the spiritual world.
And the material sex life is a
Perverted reflection of the original fact
The original fact is in the Absolute truth.
Absolute truth can not be impersonal
Absolute truth contains pure sex life.
O my dear You are the only person
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Each Friday before the ALA Conference, the Independent Reference Publishers Group (IRPG) gets together to have a program and discussion of issues surrounding reference publishing. The ALA Annual meeting was no exception. A large group of publishers and librarians gathered to figure out, "how did we get here?" A panel of librarians, LIS instructors, reference contributors, and wholesalers, organized by Peter Tobey at Salem Press, presented some thoughts and challenges for reference content and reference publishing. A summary of these comments is below. The panelists included: Buffy Hamilton, a teacher/librarian from Creekview H.S. in Canton, GA and blogger at The Unquiet Librarian and 1/4 blogger for Libraries and Transliteracy; Sue Polanka (me); Dave Tyckoson, Associate Dean of the Madden Library, CSU – Fresno; Bernadette Low, a frequent contributor to reference content from the Community College of Baltimore City; William Taylor, Manager, Continuations iSelect (R) and Standing Orders at Ingram Content Group; and Jessica Moyer, a doctoral candidate in literacy education at the U of Minnesota and instructor of a MLIS reference course. Continue reading Independent Reference Publishers Group (IRPG) Meeting Summary – ALA Conference
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Interesting post in the SSP's blog – the Scholarly Kitchen, written by Joseph Esposito. Esposito discusses "library bypass," which as he describes, is another way for publishers to reach paying customers. Esposito says that libraries have limited money and are partial in these times to open access materials, not another high priced package from a profitable publisher, so library bypass presents opportunities for publishers to sell to the end user. He questions why libraries aren't getting into this practice and discusses some challenges. Dave Tykoson commented on the need for a "library pass-through" in his comment, one that offers alumni access to online resources for a small fee through the library.
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Nude nails have been popular for a while now but finding the perfect nude colour for darker skin has always been a struggle, whether its underwear, lipsticks or in this case nail polish. There are now more brands catering to to this audience but it can still be a hassle finding the perfect nude colour for your skin tone.
You don't have to match your skin tone perfectly, try a shade lighter or a shade darker even try a matte finish on top of the polish to make your nude nails stand out more. The best way to find the perfect colour is through research.
Below are some some of the best nail polish brands, that have great nude colours for darker skin.
1. black Up, is a beauty line for women of colour, they have a a range of various nude colours that will match a range of skin tones.
You can purchase them here for £12.50 : http://www.blackup.co.uk/nails/135-vernis-a-ongles.html
2. Essie is a great brand that has a range of nude shades that are great for light, medium and dark skin tones. My favourites are chocolate cakes, mink muffs and tea and crumpets.
You can purchase them here http://www.essie.com/Colors.aspx
3. Zoya also has a wide selection of nude nail polishes, the best ones for darker skin tones are Spencer, Chanelle, Emilia, Gina, Mary, Dea and Flowie.
You can purchase them here: http://www.zoya.com/content/Search/?Description=nude
4. OPI is one of the top nail polish brands so its only right that they have a great selection of nude polish for darker skin tones, a few of my favourites are squeaker of the house, over the taupe, coconuts over OPI and cosmo-not tonight honey!
You can purchase them here for £12.50: www.opiuk.com/shop/colour/shades/browns.html
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Perfect Nail Designs For Christmas
It's nearly chritsmas and you are probably thinking about what nail colour or nail design you should get to be in the christmas spirit! Whether you are going to do your own manicure or heading to a nail salon, below are my top 5 nail designs and colours for this festive period!!
3 nail art designs you should try
3 nail art designs you should try
Nail art is probably one of the easiest and smallest ways to express you personal style, whether you prefer elaborate colourful designs or minimal simple designs these nail art design will defiantly capture your attention.
My Favourite Nails inc colours!
My Favourite Nails Inc Colours!
I've had these nail polish bottles for a while now (if you are a nail polish fan like myself you would have noticed that Nails inc has changed their branding and bottle shape recently, so that gives you an indication of how long I have had these nail polishes).
Either way I am still a fan of their polishes, from their massive colour selection these are my top 5 favourite colours.
(Going clockwise)
Notting Hill Carnival Nail Art
Notting Hill Carnival is nearly upon us, soon the streets of Notting Hill will be transformed into a parade of colourful, vibrant sights and amazing sounds. There are many ways to get the involved with the carnival spirit whether its just enjoying the carnival vibes, wearing a full on carnival costume or eating the amazing food .
The best way to make sure you have the full on carnival spirit is to make sure your outfit is carnival ready, one way you can also dress up your outfit even more is by making sure you have the best carnival themed nail art on your hands. When it comes to carnival nail art there are SO many options and ideas you can choose from!!
Below are some of the many nail art ideas you can try for carnival!!
Like the rest of the world you are probably watching and enjoying the Olympics, athletes and fans all over the world have their own unique way of expressing themselves and in this case its through nail art.
Whether its by wearing their countries flag on their nails, the olympic rings or subtle colours representing their country, below are some of the best nail art designs inspired by Rio 2016.
Serena Williams - Tennis
Simone Biles - Gymnastics
Bernadette Szocs - Table Tennis
Heather Bansley - Beach Volleyball
Montenegrin handball players
Simone Manuel - Swimming
Nicole Michele Johnson (future Mrs. Phelps)
Long acrylic nails are constantly in style and they are one of my favourite nail styles to wear, although they are a gorgeous way to wear your nails there are defiantly certain struggles that go along with having long acrylic nails.
In no particular order, here are 15 of the most annoying struggles of having long acrylic nails.
The new must-have nail trend to hit the nail industry are chrome nails also known as mirror manicure.
This shiny look can be achieved using various methods such as chrome nail polish, highly pigmented powder or metallic nail wraps, this look can be created in a number of colours. Depending on the method you can easily try this style at home or just ask your local nail salon. I am defiantly going to try this style soon!
below are examples and tutorials of chrome nails/ mirror manicure
Top 10 nail artists on instagram
Nail artists are one of my favourite people to follow on Instagram and I am constantly finding myself getting inspiration for my next nail design from them, but then I've sadly realised my local nail salon may not be able to create the nail designs exactly how I want them.
I've rounded up the top 10 nail artists that I follow on Instagram, their nail designs range from a simple manicure to the best artistic designs I've seen, if you love nails and art make sure you follow these nail artist.
I am always looking for new nail artists to follow so feel free to tell me about them in the comment section below.
Acrylic nails are my favourite go to style and I have been wearing them on and off for about 3 years. I do have to admit I don't give my natural nails enough of a break from acrylics as I know i should do, but i am trying to change that and break out of the habit of getting infill after infill.
I have found that once I take my acrylics off, my natural nails would be thin and weak which is not very healthy and very annoying to deal with.
The most important step is removing the acrylic nails, I wouldn't recommend you trying to take off your acrylics yourself, as you are more likely to damage your natural nails if you do this incorrectly , but below are links to how to remove acrylic at home.
Once the acrylics are removed, (depending on how long you have had them on) your natural nails may appear to be dry,thin and brittle. If you decided to go to a nail salon to get your acrylics removed they will treat your nails by shaping and buffering they will also apply oil to your cuticles which will promote healthy nail growth.
My top tips for natural healthy nails
* Apply strengthening products
* Trim and shape your nails
* Give yourself a manicure every few weeks
These tips will help to repair any damage to your natural nails that were caused from having acrylic nails, this process requires patience as it is not a speedy process. Don't get me wrong i am not saying to never have acrylics because i know i will be getting them again in a few weeks, but having a break from acrylics and caring for your natural nails is essential for healthy nails!
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Kitsune Mori Mura (A23) was a village hidden within Kitsune Mori, filled with strange architecture. The houses were grown from the trees and the sliding screens were been made from leaves instead of rice paper. The Fox Clan made use of all of the forest's bounty, harvesting acorns, berries and nuts. [1] It was one of the places where the Tournament of the Minor Clans was held. [2]
Portal to Chikushudo Edit
Hidden somewhere within the forest was a permanent portal to the Realm of Chikushudo. The village was assaulted in 1169 by dark forces looking for a young samurai-ko prophet, Kitsune Narako. [3]
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In the dojo it was taught the Kitsune Shugenja, Kitsune Spirit Guide, and Woodland Tracker schools. [4]
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There was a large shrine to Inari, the Fortune of rice and friend of the kitsune spirits that inhabit the wild forest groves around Kyuden Kitsune. [1] The purpose of the shrine was to honor the kitsune who kept the members of the Fox Clan alive when they first moved into the forest. Other small shrines dot the landscape around the village, dedicated not only to spirits, but to the ancestors of the clan as well, including one to the former Daimyo Kitsune Ryosei. Ryosei's successor, Kitsune Ryukan, was quite unconventional in that he invited the peasants to take part in the rituals held at the shrine. [3]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Legend of the Five Rings; Third Edition, p. 301
- ↑ Tournament of the Emperor's Favored, by Shawn Carman
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Masters of Magic, p. 59
- ↑ Masters of Magic, p. 79
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Varieta is the southernmost province in New England. It borders one other province, namely Virginia to the north. It also borders the Confederate States of Pemhakamik to its southeast, Muskogee to its southwest, and Jalagi to its west. Its largest city, Charlotte (in Mecklenburg County), is along major trade routes extending from the CSP and Muskogee, and is the largest city of "the South" (that is, south of Alexandria, FD).
About Varieta
Varieta was named by Europeans precisely because it was so varied in so many respects. Most Aboriginal groups of other provinces of New England are almost invariably Algonquian, along with some Iroquoian areas further west. However, in Varieta, there are Siouan, Iroquoian, and Algonquian people, with some small regions containing all three groups. Furthermore, the landscape and environments are also quite varied for one state. There are beaches and swamps near the Atlantic seaboard, hills in the piedmont, and mountains further west. Pine trees are predominant in the coastal plain area, but broadleaf deciduous trees take over in the western two-thirds of the state. Fir trees and other trees that grow in cold climates can be found at the tops of tall mountains. Indeed, the mountains have a climate that is more like Massachusetts Province than Varieta's lowlands, where it rarely even snows.
Varieta has 101 divisions, including the counties, Semi-Autonomous Areas (SAAs), and Nature Preservation Areas (NPAs). As in most New England provinces, the national and state governments have the rights to put highways, train lines, and other infrastructure in the SAAs and NPAs to serve the state. In fact, the national and state governments own 100% of the land in NPAs and most of the land in SAAs (sometimes including joint ownership with semi-autonomous entities), and the land can not be sold...only leased...unless there is some amendment to the agreement, which in practice is difficult to pass. Thus, there are few private residences in NPAs. Vehicle charging stations, convenience stores, small markets, and such are situated on leased land from the government. As for SAAs, the laws make the buying of property by members of nonafilliated groups difficult.
Of course, in addition to the SAAs and NPAs, Aboriginal groups can and do buy property for their tribes outside of these designated areas, and a good proportion of Aboriginal people live elsewhere. In the same way, counties themselves have nature parks and recreation areas that are not affiliated with NPAs but often serve similar purposes.
Charlotte is the fourth-largest city in New England, and the largest in Varieta. Charlotte only began its latest spurt of growth in the early 1980s, nearly doubling its population since 1980. Currently, Charlotte is the second-largest banking headquarters in all of Pemhakamik, after New York City. Charlotte is known as a beautiful modern city, owing to its excellent "modern renaissance" urban planning.
Oaksborough is the capital and second-largest city in Varieta. It is known for either containing or being near to a host of universities - including many of the most renown in all of New England. It is often ranked high in lists of the nicest cities in which to live.
- 53% Vegetarian
- 47% Non-Vegetarian
Ethnic Groups
- 62% European
- 23% Pemhakamik Aboriginal
- 11% Southeastern Siouan
- 05% Southeastern Iroquoian
- 04% Southeastern Algonquian
- 03% others (Muskogean, Mexican, etc)
- 03% Oriental
- 03% Sub-Saharan African
- 01% Indian
- 07% mixed race
- 01% others
- 75% English
- 08% Siouan languages
- 04% Iroquoian languages
- 03% Algonquian languages
- 03% Scots
- 02% Gaelic languages
- 02% other Germanic languages
- 01% Romance languages (Spanish, Catalan, French, etc)
- 02% others
- 33% Nonreligious
- 13% atheist
- 20% agnostic
- 24% Christian
- 11% Catholic
- 07% Quaker
- 06% other Christian
- 23% Cathar
- 04% Jewish
- 02% Hindu
- 01% Buddhist
- 01% Jain
- 10% various Aboriginal beliefs
- 02% other


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DWN member Brittney Nystrom Resigns from #SComm Task Force
After convening a series of regional meetings on the contraversial "Secure Communities" program, a task force set up to advise ICE released it's report (PDF) last week. Immediately afterwards, several members resigned from the task force, including Brittney Nystrom of the National Immigration Forum. See her resignation letter below and attached PDF.
September 15, 2011
John Morton
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
US Department of Homeland Security
Dear Director Morton,
This letter arises from my participation as a member of the Task Force on secure Communities that you first announced in June of this year.
Based on testimoney that I hear as a representative on the Task Force, my personal experience with Secure Communites, and research conducted about this program and its consequence, I believe bold action is need to resolve ths shortcomings of the Secure Communities program.
The Task Force prepared a report including findings and recommendations regarding the operation of the Secure Communities program. While this report contains solid recommendations, in key areas, the Task Force's report falls short of addressing fundamental flaws in Secure Communities' operation. Because of the these shortcomings, I was unable to ultimately endorse the report.
I welcome the opportunity to further discuss with you the necessary repairs to the Secure Communities program.
Brittney Nystrom
Director of Policy and Legal Affairs
National Immigration Forum
Further reading:
- ACLU: Leaked Secure Communities Task Force Report Shows Program's Many Flaws
- Firedoglake: Secure Communities Task Force Members Resign Rather than Endorse the Program
- Huffington Post: Secure Communities Task Force Releases Recommendations, Five Members Resign In Disagreement
- Immigration Policy Center: Task Force Submits Recommendations on DHS's Flawed Secure Communities Program
- Los Angeles Times: Secure Communities under fire again
- New America Media: Secure Communities Task Force Recommendations Fall Short
- New York Times: Deportation Program Sows Mistrust, U.S. Is Told


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Lady Antebellum and one of the biggest names in the music industry come together for great night of pairing their music together.
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This review is from: Linksys E1200-NP Wireless-N300 Router IEEE 802.11b/g/n
I was actually surprised at how easy installation was using the supplied CD. Typically router installation CDs are clunky and not very intuitive. The instructions were well written and I don't see the average user having much trouble at all installing this device. I think it took me longer to unbox the router than it did to get it up and running.
It has a very small footprint and is very suited for someone without a lot of desk space. It shares its form factor with the rest of the Linksys E-Series devices and features internal antenna, which are both a pro and a con. Internal antenna make the device look sleeker, but don't offer the range of an external antenna.
The device features Parental Controls and allows for website blocking, up to a maximum of 8 URLs. I would have preferred the ability to block via key word, but this device is URL based only. You can also block specific devices at certain times of the day. The Parental Controls are one thing about the Linksys devices that have stood out recently. I feel they are doing a very good job compared to other vendors.
The router supports all the normal features such as port forwarding, port triggering, guest wifi and VPN passthrough. I really liked their support of Dynamic DNS.
The range is pretty bad and the speed at any appreciable distance seems to drop off exponentially. If you have a larger house or multiple floors, I would keep looking. As soon as I stepped outside, my device could no longer locate the network. My house is brick and I was probably only about 30' from the router. Going upstairs isn't too bad, but my little TrendNet blows this out of the water for around the same price point.
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Not a bad router depending on your situation. If you have a larger house or need some range, keep shopping. However if you only have a few devices and live in a small apartment, this might be the perfect router for you.
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-or- Register at the Citadel
Locations (City) (Plains)
's comment on 2006-01-22 03:02 PM
I think that the Society of Prophets should get it's own post, and delve into some of it's power players and history. The city itself is rather bland, and could benefit from some detailing that would set it apart from the average city.
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Calcobrinan Cyclopes
NPCs (Extras-Horde) (Natural)
's comment on 2006-01-22 09:45 PM
Added Cyclopean Ruins section
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The Arcane Chambers
Plots (Duty) (Single-Storyline)
's comment on 2006-01-22 08:33 AM
There are so many plot seeds, and potential NPCs sitting int hsi post it makes my head spin. That's not even counting the obviously cool magic items to be found. This is a great jewel, with the coven and wizard towers, enchanted forests, the whole nine yards...
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The Citadel of Xolthog
Plots (Duty) (Mini-Campaign)
's comment on 2006-01-22 08:25 AM
Only voted
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The Prophecies of Redemption
Plots (Crisis) (Mini-Campaign)
's comment on 2006-01-22 09:27 AM
This is an impressive body of work, with a great amount of detail, and thought that has gone into it. Lets start with what I liked.
The Hexenjaeger - I love this name! So much more interesting than the stock witchhunter. I would like to see them more, perhaps either more development, maybe a sample or two.
The Coven of the Crimson Moon - nicely done.
Satyrs - fantasy needs more satyrs that are more than the cherub-like fawns from Fantasia.
The Priest of Sil'Durion - I must agree with the captain that the white barbarian eating butterflies following the priest is pretty spiff.
Now for the constructive part. Each scenario is good, I was especially fond of the besieged city. As a whole, however, they seem to lack cohesiveness. The Coven of the Crimson Moon is cool, but once the adventure is done, nothing more is heard of them, or the Hexenjaeger.
In essence, each scenario feels like an island with little or no connection to the next, other than 'chasing the rabbit' to the next scene. If there was some way to create a stronger sense of unity, or internal harmony between the scenarios it could create something stunning.
Otherwise, Awesome work man
Two thumbs up!
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The Prophecies of Redemption
Plots (Crisis) (Mini-Campaign)
's comment on 2006-01-23 09:08 AM
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Crystal Hornets
Lifeforms (Constructed) (Mountains)
's comment on 2006-01-22 08:20 AM
Is there a way to placate the crystal-hornets, such as smoking their nest like a beehive?
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Equus Vigilia
Lifeforms (Intelligent Species) (Any)
's comment on 2006-01-21 08:23 PM
Having been the bearers of dreams for such a long time, barriers of language are one thing that do not confine this breed of fantastic horse.
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Morose Shard
Items (Other) (Campaign Defining)
's comment on 2006-01-21 10:44 AM
An interesting idea, i think this might be the first mechanical Shard of the Storm submission.
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The Angaoth
Lifeforms (Intelligent Species) (Swamp)
's comment on 2006-01-21 10:38 AM
Top Notch
I like the dichotomy between the two races. One the one side, humans are both a delicacy, and are feared by the physically mighty angaoth. But on the human side, the anagaoth are terrifying beasts all but immune to death.
Yet in one of the hooks, it suggests that the anagaoth fear of humans is not without merit, as they can be routed from an area by humans. We are a tenacious and destructive race.
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Beltane's Portal
Items (Ranged Weapons) (Magical)
's comment on 2006-01-21 10:30 AM
certainly creative, and I liked the image of the old guy putting on a helmet to protect his eyes from magical sparks. Makes artifice seem more dangerous that simple incantations and drawing circles in the air. I also like the use of the Upright Society of Civic Wizards.
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Shard of Deluge
Items (Melee Weapons) (Campaign Defining)
's comment on 2006-01-20 08:29 AM
Only voted
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Looking for Love?
Items (Potion) (Magical)
's comment on 2006-01-16 11:57 PM
The Standard Love Potion
The standard love potion must be consumed by the person who is to fall in love with the next person he or she sees. In stories much hilarity and embarassment ensue as the lover-to-be lays eyes on the wrong person.
This sort of potion would certainly be illegal since it is tantamount to a permanent or semi-permanent life-rape drug. Marriage vows would be destroyed by a single dose, free will is subverted to the command of an unknwon substance. While oftentimes the Cauchemar may mean well, the end result is someone being forced to another's will, regardless of their own. Is this not one of the core themes of evil?
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Looking for Love?
Items (Potion) (Magical)
's comment on 2006-01-17 12:03 AM
The Cauchemar
Voyeur, peeping tom, pervert. The usage of the term Cauchemar is just as derogatory. A Cauchemar is a person, generally a male who uses love potions, or charisma enhancing magics/spells to seduce women to his own ends.
The Cauchemar is a taker, and generally is bound up in his ability to have any woman he desires. The most famous have been the villians of epics, where they attempt to seduce a noblewoman but are thwarted by the noble knight/hero.
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Items (Melee Weapons) (Magical)
's comment on 2006-01-17 12:24 AM
Hmmm...interesting post. It has merit and shows that it has been thought out by the writer. There are quite a few things I like about this post, and a few that I dont.
There are not enough non-standard versions of weapons. Wooden swords, training or otherwise are going to be common in a sword weilding civilization. I also like the look of a sword with a knotty, knobby root-ball like haft.
Now for the bad.
A knoll is a grassy hill.
Swords are not heavy, unless you are swinging a claymore or zweihander, which were intended for killing mounted warriors and their horses in the same swing. The weight of the weapon is only important for crushing weapons. This is mitigated if Splinter weighs a ridiculously small amount, like a twig.
A splinter pierces the skin, rather than slashes it.
How do you make a wooden sword too sharp?
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Gnomish Riveter
Items (Tools) (Magical)
's comment on 2006-01-16 04:10 PM
I don't like it.
1. It is a magical version of a rivet gun, made by
. See rant about gnomes and wacky devices.
2. Reading about spell-like powers, dials and knobs, and extra-dimensional spaces made me feel like I was reading an entry out of the Dungeon Masters Guide from D&D.
3. I don't like the creation of technological items with spells. Rivet guns were designed for the building of iron ships and building construction, something not very prevalent in the standard fantasy milieu.
4. It is too easy to go from this to a piece of chain wrapped around a guide bar enchanted with 'keen edge' and 'animate object' spell to create a magical chainsaw.
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Stebanos Paint
Items (Home/ Personal) (Non-Magical)
's comment on 2006-01-16 03:52 PM
There really isn't anything I can say that Strolen hasnt already said above. I like it.
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The Regulators
Society/ Organizations (Criminal/Espionage) (Regional)
's comment on 2006-01-16 03:57 PM
Pirates, inc.
An interesting idea, though not much to set tham apart from the standard pirate, IMHO.
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High Councilor Diacon
NPCs (Campaign) (Criminal/Espionage)
's comment on 2006-01-16 04:04 PM
Moon's advice is sound, and it helps for everyone to read it, no matter how long we've been here. Never hurts to brush up on the basics as it were. Now, it's time for me to add my two cents on the matter.
Vampire basics - how is that Diacon can eat, as common usage vampires cannot ingest food, and certainly couldn't gain weight. Pama is mentioned as the daughter of the Vampire Queen, can vampires reproduce, or was she born prior to the vampire queen becoming one of the undead? Basically, how dead are your vampires? On a side note, how prevalent are vampires in Torin?
Diacon is interesting in that he has infiltraited human society to the point of becoming a fat, supple, soft court functionary. What is there about him that sets him apart from the others of the court, and from the other ranks of vampiredom?
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Magic on the Wing
Items (Other) (Heroic)
's comment on 2006-01-16 11:51 PM
I think this is a great idea, especially the use of magic gloves over trying to follow the idea of horse brass that extensively. This area could be harder to work in since there is RW customs of horse brass, I do not know if there is a hawking equivlant.
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Springtime of the Renaissance
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The exhibition "The Springtime of the Renaissance – Sculpture and the Arts in Florence, 1400 – 1460" was held at the Musée du Louvre from September 26, 2013 to January 6, 2014. Treat yourself to a private tour of some of the masterpieces on display with the dedicated audio guide app.
Following upon major exhibitions devoted to masters of the Renaissance—Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael—The Springtime of the Renaissance deals with the genesis of this major artistic and cultural movement, which first arose in Florence in the early years of the 15th century. Sculpture, an essential aspect of this rebirth, is the central focus of this exhibition.
Sculptures by Donatello, including monumental works, busts and reliefs, serve as one of the threads running through the exhibition, which presents several of the greatest masterpieces by this artist, considered by many as the most creative exponent of the Renaissance.
Use our mobile application to make the most of your exhibition visit!
• Discover the fascinating facts behind the masterpieces on display with 18 commentaries by Marc Bormand from the Louvre Department of Sculptures, who curated the exhibition.
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The commentary is very good. But the screen on my phone turns off after some time (10 seconds) and the audio stops. This is quite annoying. By the end of the exhibit I was constantly tapping the screen to prevent it from turning off. Occasionally I'd forget and the audio would stop mid sentence.
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