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I have been working recently on an exploration of bounded rationality. This post from Robert Peston gives an interesting example of the insidious overlaps between this and other problems in economic theory - in this case the agency problem.
Barclays management preferred to accept a private £2.8bn investment from the Qatar and Abu Dhabi states, rather than take UK taxpayers' money, to the apparent detriment of existing shareholders. Peston suggests (in an earlier post which he links to in this one) that the reason may be that top Barclays management want to preserve their freedom to pay big salaries and bonuses to themselves (and each other).
Without addressing the accuracy of this suggestion, as I have no data either way, economic theory does shed some light on how this could happen. Assume for now that the facts are as Robert Peston says.
Classical theory says that firms act in their own interest (equivalently, the interests of their shareholders). In this case, that would mean taking the Treasury's money.
However, the agency problem, based on the fact that firms are not controlled by their shareholders but by professional managers, says that these managers will act in their own interests instead of that of the owners. Apart from the question of fairness, this also presents a problem for the proper workings of the economy because it means capital will not be allocated efficiently.
This is well-known, and so there are some defenses against it. With most major decisions such as a capital dilution, the shareholders have to vote on the proposal. Thus there is a vote on 24th November to determine whether it should go ahead.
However, this is where bounded rationality comes in. Because of the psychological phenomenon of anchoring, and the resulting question of credibility, it becomes critical for an organisation to follow through on what it says. In a purely rational world, any firm could re-evaluate at any time the expected utility of any decision, and change its mind.
But in real life, people become attached to ideas which have been decided or announced; and so to back down on anything may cause a crisis of confidence. Particularly in the financial markets, which rely so heavily on trust - it's no accident that credit and credibility have the same root - and where trust is in such short supply right now.
This has two consequences. One is that shareholders are being urged to recognise the danger of voting against the deal. Even though they are being mistreated, if they reject the proposal the value of the bank will be substantially damaged and they will lose out even more.
The other is that the Treasury has its own face to save, and is no longer likely to offer Barclays money on the same terms that were available a few weeks ago - because the original proposal itself cast a shadow on the Treasury's cash and thus on the other banks which have accepted it.
So because of anchoring, Barclays shareholders and British taxpayers are both potentially stuck with a deal which is in the interest of neither. Barclays management and the Qatari and Abu Dhabi royal families will do OK, though.
There are game-theoretic explanations for this behaviour which are distinct from the idea of anchoring. Both concepts - game theory and anchoring - are likely to be a factor, and it would certainly be interesting to explore whether the psychological phenomenon is what gives rise to the game theory solution; or indeed whether game theory explains why our psychology evolved this way.
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Who: UFW President Arturo S. Rodriguez, Pesticide Action Network North America Executive Director Kathryn Gilje, Californians for Pesticide Reform Co-Director Tracey Brieger.What: Farm workers, pesticide reform activists join forces against methyl iodide during march to Sacramento.Where: 23401 No. Hwy. 99, Acampo, CA 95220 (on N. 99 frontage after crossing Pelletier Rd.).When: 12 noon, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011.


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Living in Saudi Arabia
By Betsy Burlingame
Summary: Expats in Saudi Arabia have made tremendous contributions on our forums and in expat reports. This article highlights some of the insight provided about compound life, bringing a dog to Saudi Arabia, the decision to move to Saudi Arabia and more.
Living & Working in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian society is vastly different from Western society and expats living there recommend that those considering an assignment in Saudi Arabia carefully think through their decision. "Know yourself before you come here. Know your level of tolerance, what you need to survive. Read everything you can. And then make a decision," advises one expat living in Riyadh.Expat Exchange's members are our greatest source of information about living in Saudia Arabia. This article highlights some of the amazing contributions that they have made. We thank everyone for their contributions on our forums, in reports and elsewhere on the site. If you are considering a move or are living in Saudi Arabia, please get involved in our Saudi Arabia forum.
Expat Life for Women in Saudi Arabia
For Western women, the differences in lifestyle are even greater. "I've been in Saudia for a year and a half. I had no cross-cultural training but I took it upon myself to lay my hands on everything I could read about KSA and did a lot of honest 'soul-searching' to decide if I could adjust to life here. They say that Saudi Arabia is one of the most difficult foreign assignments for a single woman, but my 'shock' has been minimal. As I said, I'd done my homework before leaving home so that made it easier. But, I am also blessed with a job I love and a great team of multinational colleagues. It's difficult to get around since women can't drive. If this were a western city, I'd have explored it from top to bottom! But here, you're taking cabs everywhere so only really go from point A to point B and don't know what's in between. Another issue is that men and women can't 'mix' so opportunities to socialize are fairly limited (mostly to expensive embassy events or if you are fortunate enough to live in a 'western' compound--but single women usually must live in a company compound, which often isn't western so the freedom we're used to isn't allowed), shares one expat woman in Saudi Arabia.
Wearing an Abaya
A member in Riyadh explained, "You may not have to cover your hair. I found that there are some areas that it is just easier to cover as everybody will stare. When I visit Taif I noticed that it appeared more "old world" not like Riyadh and Jeddah - so they may follow the old laws closer and yet Riyadh can be very strict. As for your daughter no she does not have to wear the abaya yet - a lot of the little Saudi girls wear them as they want to look like their mums. If you are in a Souq or market area - you are better to cover your hair."
Diversity and Saudi Society
Another expat in Yanbu talks about diversity, "Almost all non-westerners are Muslim. No overt Christianity or other religions are really accepted (no crucifixes etc.). But everybody is very friendly and won't have a problem with your religion as long as you don't shove it in their faces. Sexual diversity is not really accepted, although it does exist. Think closet."
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Compound life is a foreign concept to most Westerners preparing to move to Saudi Arabia. Most transferees ask about compound life in comparison to living in an apartment. Here are some helpful posts:Member anasred submitted a tremendously helpful post with the names, phone numbers and starting rates for compounds in Riyadh. Another forum thread offers in in-depth discussion of rental rates and availability in Arabian Homes Villas and other compounds. Check out a discussion about compounds in Jeddah for Jeddah housing and school information.
"Only accept a job that provides accommodation on a western compound (key to access of facilites/ friends/ parties) especailly for women- it would be a nightmare for a western woman to "live out." If you have kids, ensure school fees will be paid," advises an expat living in Jeddah.
A female expat in Riyadh warns, "Don't be fooled by a Western compound. If you are living in the National Guard compounds, they do have restrictions. Yes, there are swimming pools, which are very popular. But, there are restrictions on what you wear and times set for single men, families etc. You can't pull on a bikini, wrap a towel over your shoulder and walk to the pool... You cannot wear what ever you like, you cannot drive a car, you can have a visitor of the opposite sex, but be very sure that your housemates agree as they can complain and get you into deep trouble. There are curfews for visitors," explains a
Moving to Saudi Arabia
"The best information I would give to someone moving to Saudi Arabia is: do not bring anything with you that you cannot carry in your suitcase. We recently moved back to Saudi and the customs gave us a very bad time with our home shipment. They broke new furniture, charged us duty on our used electronics, put things from someone elses shipment in ours and I imagine put some of ours in someone elses," explains on member of Expat Exchange. (More about Moving to Riyadh)Another member suggested, "Handcarry your valuables: important papers, pictures, cd's (get one of those binders) etc. Other than that, pretty much everything you need/desire is available." (More about Moving to Khamis Mushayt)
Should I Bring My Dog to Saudi Arabia?
"It is definitely possible to bring a dog to Saudi, but you will need someone to help with the paperwork/Ministry of Agriculture. It would probably be easier to sort out the paperwork, and then bring the dog on your next trip home. A good vet might be able to help you with the paperwork. We sometimes take our dog home for the summer, and our vet sorts out the paperwork. If you are only going to be here for two years, you might want to find out what you'll need to do in order to take your dog home at the end of two years. Many countries require six months quarantine. If you are staying in a Western compound walking the dog will not be an issue. There are tons of pet dogs here, despite the taboo," advises member CdninSaudi.Another member, respetter, explains, "It all depends on what breed of dog you want to import and what time of year (due to adverse weather (Heat)). It is pretty straight forward but you will need someone on the Saudi side to go to the department of agriculture for you to get the import permit. " (More about Bringing your Dog to Saudi Arabia)
Cultural Blunders
"Only faux paux I've made was offer my hand in a congratulatory shake to a 'holy man' who I've come to know here. Now, I know these guys aren't allowed to touch women, but I'd gotten caught up in the moment and forgot lol," shares one woman in Saudi Arabia.Another expat in Riyadh shared his blunder, "Yes, my first day there I urinated in the urinal only to find that was where men sat to wash their feet."
About the Author
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Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's long-awaited martial arts film The Grandmaster was shown in public for the first time in Beijing on Sunday, after more than six years in production.
The film spans several decades of Chinese history to tell the story of legendary martial artist Yip Man, who went on to train Bruce Lee, and features lengthy battles between rival kung fu masters.
Wong is best known for his 2000 slow-burn drama In the Mood for Love.
His new film, packed with Chinese stars including Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Beijing-born starlet Zhang Ziyi, appears well placed to capture the local audience.
In his first press appearance to promote the film, Wong was also confident that The Grandmaster, which runs for over two hours in its current edit and is steeped in traditional martial arts culture, would be well received abroad.
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What song was #1 when you were born?
Thanks to a popular (we hear) internet site known as Facebook, some folks are sharing which songs were popular the day they were born.
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Microsoft has today revealed that it now has some six million subscribers to its Xbox Live service worldwide - and the giant has hit this figure four months ahead of schedule.
Microsoft previously announced at E3 that it expected to double the Live audience from three million to six million by the end of June.Other stats announced by the firm include the fact that since the launch of Xbox Live in November 2002, gamers have spent over 2.3 billion hours on the network playing games online around the world. This equates to 95 million days of gaming or over 260,000 years.
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Written by David Badash
A UC Davis Assistant Professor is demanding the immediate resignation of the University's Chancellor over Friday's pepper spraying of unarmed, non-violent students who were passively sitting on the ground while in the midst of an Occupy Wall Street protest.
Watch: Shocking Video Of Police Pepper Spraying UC Davis Students
"I am a junior faculty member at UC Davis," Professor Nathan Brown writes, in an open letter to Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. "I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, and I teach in the Program in Critical Theory and in Science & Technology Studies. I have a strong record of research, teaching, and service. I am currently a Board Member of the Davis Faculty Association."
Brown adds, "I have also taken an active role in supporting the student movement to defend public education on our campus and throughout the UC system. In a word: I am the sort of young faculty member, like many of my colleagues, this campus needs. I am an asset to the University of California at Davis.
"You are not."
Brown's letter continues: I write to you and to my colleagues for three reasons:
- to express my outrage at the police brutality which occurred against students engaged in peaceful protest on the UC Davis campus today
- to hold you accountable for this police brutality
- to demand your immediate resignation
Today you ordered police onto our campus to clear student protesters from the quad. These were protesters who participated in a rally speaking out against tuition increases and police brutality on UC campuses on Tuesday — a rally that I organized, and which was endorsed by the Davis Faculty Association. These students attended that rally in response to a call for solidarity from students and faculty who were bludgeoned with batons, hospitalized, and arrested at UC Berkeley last week.
In the highest tradition of non-violent civil disobedience, those protesters had linked arms and held their ground in defense of tents they set up beside Sproul Hall.
In a gesture of solidarity with those students and faculty, and in solidarity with the national Occupy movement, students at UC Davis set up tents on the main quad. When you ordered police outfitted with riot helmets, brandishing batons and teargas guns to remove their tents today, those students sat down on the ground in a circle and linked arms to protect them.
What happened next?
Without any provocation whatsoever, other than the bodies of these students sitting where they were on the ground, with their arms linked, police pepper-sprayed students.Students remained on the ground, now writhing in pain, with their arms linked.
What happened next?
Police used batons to try to push the students apart. Those they could separate, they arrested, kneeling on their bodies and pushing their heads into the ground. Those they could not separate, they pepper-sprayed directly in the face, holding these students as they did so. When students covered their eyes with their clothing, police forced open their mouths and pepper-sprayed down their throats. Several of these students were hospitalized. Others are seriously injured. One of them, forty-five minutes after being pepper-sprayed down his throat, was still coughing up blood.
This is what happened. You are responsible for it.
You are responsible for it because this is what happens when UC Chancellors order police onto our campuses to disperse peaceful protesters through the use of force: students get hurt. Faculty get hurt. One of the most inspiring things (inspiring for those of us who care about students who assert their rights to free speech and peaceful assembly) about the demonstration in Berkeley on November 9 is that UC Berkeley faculty stood together with students, their arms linked together. Associate Professor of English Celeste Langan was grabbed by her hair, thrown on the ground, and arrested. Associate Professor Geoffrey O'Brien was injured by baton blows. Professor Robert Hass, former Poet Laureate of the United States, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner, was also struck with a baton. These faculty stood together with students in solidarity, and they too were beaten and arrested by the police. In writing this letter, I stand together with those faculty and with the students they supported.
One week after this happened at UC Berkeley, you ordered police to clear tents from the quad at UC Davis. When students responded in the same way — linking arms and holding their ground — police also responded in the same way: with violent force.
The fact is: the administration of UC campuses systematically uses police brutality to terrorize students and faculty, to crush political dissent on our campuses, and to suppress free speech and peaceful assembly. Many people know this. Many more people are learning it very quickly.
You are responsible for the police violence directed against students on the UC Davis quad on November 18, 2011. As I said, I am writing to hold you responsible and to demand your immediate resignation on these grounds.
Brown accuses the Chancellor of hypocrisy, and closes with,
"I call for your resignation because you are unfit to do your job. You are unfit to ensure the safety of students at UC Davis. In fact: you are the primary threat to the safety of students at UC Davis. As such, I call upon you to resign immediately."
Professor Nathan Brown deserves an award. If he loses his job over this there will be hell to pay from America. Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi deserves to be fired, as does police Lt. John Pike.
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LA school cop lied about being shot
January 28th, 2011, 12:25 pm by by Alan Bock, Register editorial writerThis story is really bizarre. Apparently the LA school district cop who claimed he confronted somebody trying to break into cars who turned a shot him last week, leading to the locking-down of several schools and neighborhoods in Woodland Hills as police searched for what seems have turned out to be a non-existent suspect, made up the story. It's still unclear how the school district cop, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, got shot himself, as apparently he did.
The neighborhoods and schools would probably not have been so severely disrupted if it weren't for the allegation that a suspect shot a police officer, though the story was apparently inconsistent from the beginning. It's clear the police treat a shooting of a policeman as more significant, more worthy of putting out extraordinary effort, than the shooting of a mere citizen. Apparently there are several levels of citizen, with our "servants" at the top of the heap.
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FORT LEE, N.J. — The Port Authority will spend $77.5 million to replace the worn ramp that links the Palisades Interstate Parkway to the George Washington Bridge.
The decision to replace the 70-year-old ramp – a helix of three bridges and two intermediate sections of roadway – rather than repair it, reflects the structure's age, condition and importance.
"Replacing the PIP helix is essential to ensuring that the GWB, the world's busiest crossing, will continue (to operate) effectively and safely …," said Port Authority Chairman David Samson in announcing the project.
Pat Foye, the Port Authority's executive director, called the new ramp "a common-sense investment" that will complement the ongoing $350 million program to rehabilitate key structural elements of the bridge and its approaches.
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About 7.4 million of the 51 million eastbound vehicles that cross the bridge every year use the short, tight ramp from the Palisades – the primary route to the city from Orange and Rockland counties, as well as northern New Jersey.
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Cells in the lung often migrate not as individual entities but as collective sheets, ducts, strands, or clusters. But how each cell can coordinate its migration with that of immediate neighbors has defied full comprehension. We propose here the hypothesis that a much overlooked but nonetheless central feature of coordinated cellular migration is that each constituent cell can become physically constrained (jammed) by nearest neighbors. The jamming hypothesis is deceptively simple, yet makes mechanistic predictions a priori that are surprising, complex, and testable. It predicts: 1) that a cell within the integrated monolayer cannot migrate without cooperative motions of its immediate neighbors;2) that this cooperativity retards system dynamics, and does so through spontaneous emergence of dramatically heterogeneous force chains that ripple through the system at multiple scales of organization;and 3) that decreasing adhesive interactions, or decreasing compressive stresses, or increasing tidal deformations as occur in breathing and mechanical ventilation, all serve to pro- mote cell unjamming and disaggregation, and are all described by a unified jamming phase diagram. Using a prototype of a unique experimental platform -Monolayer Stress Microscopy- we have obtained preliminary data supporting this novel physical picture. If it is shown to have predictive power, this hypothesis would bring together under one mechanistic rubric diverse aspects of collective sheet migrations in epithelial and endothelial monolayer physiology, as well as in repair, barrier function, fibrosis, and the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT).
Recent technical and conceptual advances from our team1-13 lead to the suggestion that mechanics of the cellular monolayer in the lung, and in other organ systems as well, may be dominated by a change of state called the jamming transition. This new perspective leads logically to important new questions. In normal physiology, for example, do cellular monolayers tend to form solidlike aggregated sheets -with excellent barrier function and with little possibility of cell invasion or escape- because constituent cells are jammed? In pathophysiology, do certain cell populations become fluidlike and permissive of paracellular leak, transformation, invasion or cell escape because they become unjammed? To answer these questions, our interdisciplinary team will test the jamming hypothesis in well-characterized endothelial and epithelial monolayer systems. And to test the limits of applicability of the jamming hypothesis, we will study four well-characterized stable cell lines pre- and post-EMT. These experimental studies will be made possible by an enabling new technology that we pro- pose to develop: Monolayer Stress Microscopy.
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Thai Chicken Larb Recipe
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- If you choose to use store-bought ground chicken, this meal can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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- The flavor should be a balance of hot, sour, salty, sweet. This can be adjusted individually at table side with extra fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, and sugar.
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- Yield:serves 4 to 6
- Active time: 15 minutes
- Total time:45 minutes
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- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus extra as desired
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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- 4 to 6 tablespoons fresh juice from about 6 limes, plus extra as desired
- 5 to 6 tablespoons fish sauce, plus extra as desired
- 3/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes (preferable Thai), plus extra as desired
- 6 small shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
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- extra fish sauce, lime wedges, chili flakes, sugar on the side
- 1 large heat iceberg lettuce or green leaf
Trim chicken of visible fat and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in single layer on tray and freeze until partially frozen, about 30 minutes. Working in 2 or 3 batches, pulse chicken in food processor until roughly ground into pieces the size of small peas; set aside.
In a large 12-inch skillet (or wok), heat the chicken stock over medium-high heat with the oil, sugar, and salt. Add the chicken and the garlic, and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, stirring and breaking up the chicken, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes. Stir in the shallots, mint, and cilantro.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic University senior center Dragan Sekelja was named a men's basketball Player to Watch by Conference USA on Thursday.
Sekelja, a Zagreb, Croatia native, appeared in all 32 games last season, his first after transferring from Baylor. In all, 16 players were named to the list, which features nine all-conference performers and eight (including Sekelja) with postseason experience. This preseason roster includes eight seniors, five juniors and three sophomores.
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The Ragini MMS 2 actor was nominated by her family members and Twitter fans
Sunny Leone is the latest Bollywood star to take the ALS ice bucket challenge which has gone viral across the globe. The former Canadian porn shared the link of her video on Twitter and wrote, "ALS ice bucket challenge. Watch the whole clip on YouTube." Well, in the video Ms Leone reveals who nominated her for the challenge and then a bucket of ice water is dumped on her head. Though the Baby doll girl performed the challenge, in the video its clearly visible she was shivering after getting drenched in ice water. But the big question is – who does she nominate for the challenge? Her hubby Daniel Weber? Nahh… she dares Yo Yo Honey Singh to perform the ALS ice bucket challenge within 24 hours. Will he? Let's wait and watch!
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It's no secret that SSDs suffer from performance penalties when it comes to small random writes. Even though more modern SSD try to solve some of these issues hardware-wise, software can also play a major role. Instead of resorting to things like delaying all writes until shutdown and storing them in RAM, SanDisk claims it has a better option. At WinHEC yesterday, the company introduced its Extreme FFS, which it claims will improve write performance on SSDs by a factor of 100.
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i read the FS part as File System. and unless one file system can pretend to be something else, its at the very least exposed to the os. and if so, it will need drivers, either built into the os or installed afterwards.
Well, TrueFFS, of which this is an evolution, provides a block mapping, plus some FAT specific optimisation. It certainly didn't provide a filesystem in the classic operating system sense.


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If you think you know the story of "The Hobbit," guess again. While Peter Jackson is bringing the tale to the big screen via a massive two-part, 3D epic, he's also tinkered with the source material, not only creating a bridge to "The Lord Of The Rings" trilogy of films but also conjuring up brand new characters to populate the world. Sacrilege? Perhaps only to the most die hard of dorks. While there has been a ton of press about this movie already, its secrets are still under wraps.
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Possibly the most delicious turkey meatloaf we've come up with, this one is incredibly moist (dark turkey meat is key). Apricots show up three ways—in the finely chopped dried fruit (left over from our Prune, Cherry, and Apricot Frangipane Tart ) threaded through the meat, in the apricot preserves that help season it, and in the glaze brushed over the top—but the final result is not cloying, thanks to the healthy dose of ancho chile powder, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, which balances the fruitiness with savory depth. This meatloaf also makes terrific sandwiches, so hope for leftovers.
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Although your symptoms may feel like a "bruised bone", a bone bruise (or contusion) typically results from acute trauma rather than overuse. Treatment for your symptoms needs to be based on a correct diagnosis, which requires obtaining a relevant medical history, performing a physical examination, and sometimes imaging studies (X-rays, MRI scan).
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SONiVOX has released Eighty Eight Ensemble 2.0, the latest version of their flagship virtual piano instrument. New features in Version 2.0 include an integrated patch browser, enhanced EQ and effects, plus current 64-bit VST and AU support.
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20th June 2005, 08:47 AM | #1 |
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Charging Lithium ion batteries
I got bored today and decide to open up a Compaq laptop battery pack, then I took out the 8 batteries in it. 4 of them measured 0.00 Volts and the other 4 still had about 3.5 Volts in them.
Some searches were done and from what I've read these batteries aren't like others that you can just put dc voltage in and charge away. Very little tolerance . I'll probably not use the batteries with 0.0 Volts cause I have a strange feeling about them shorting when charging. So I would like to know a cheap and safe way to recharge these things so I can build something portable with them. small pic, sorry it's not so clear. but I can write down what it says if needed. |
20th June 2005, 09:51 AM | #2 |
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The only catch is a charge current limitation. do not charge the batteries with >0.5C, or currents more than half the rated capacity. Try to find some manufacturer data about the cells, because they look kindof standard. With the manufacturers data you know for example end-of-charge voltage, which is the max votage to apply, in order to avoid overcharging.
Do not discharge below 3.someting volts, or you will deep-discharge the cells. The 0V cells are useless. Bouke
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20th June 2005, 10:18 AM | #3 |
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have a look at the LTC4054 lithium charger-IC. You just need a handful of additional parts and are done with it. greets
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20th June 2005, 10:34 AM | #4 |
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Thanks, I didn't know batteries have datasheets
I tried various thing written on the cells, and with ICR-18650E came up with this http://18.104.22.168/files/Omnibook/L...DSA50147ba.pdf I measured my cells dimensions (size) and it's arond 1 mm off, weighed around 50 grams, and also have to word "MOLI" on the cells themselves. So it's probably safe to say they are the same one as in the datasheet. Now, how can I get a 4.2V supply with such a low tolerance . Does current have to be regulated as well ? I just did a search and cannot find even 1 "LTC4054" IC in NZ. Ordering from overseas is the last thing I want to do. A "play around" on a weekend turns into a misson |
20th June 2005, 01:40 PM | #5 |
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These are probably equivalent to the Sony CGR 18650 Cells, and they are very standard indeed
Any 4.2 Voltage regulation principle would be sufficient in this case, so try something easy like LM317 or an other voltage regulator. The Only tricky thing is that you will have to limit the charge current to the 0.5*Capacity value. If I recall correctly, this is somewhere around 0.75A An LTC4054 is the easyest to go, an alternative is the ISL6294 from Intersil. I myself did it with solid state, but that may become a bit complex. Good Luck
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27th June 2005, 02:36 PM | #6 |
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this is a very confusing post indeed, i myself have torn apart mercilessly many many camcorder battery packs and collected a staggering number of LI-ion batteries, i can honestly say i have never had a problem charging them. my latest creation with one was as a battery backup on a alarm system i was designing for automotive use it utilizes a panasonic CGR18650HG. this goes against everything i have read but it charges up to 4.25v in a little over 6 hours and retains it for like 3 days or so with load. all i personally used was a 5 volt regulator and a 5 watt 10 ohm resistor. keep in mind it's torment for the regulator because not only does it charge the battery but it drives the entire circuit.
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18650 cells are an industry standard and made by most every manufacturer that makes lithium Ion batteries. There can be a wide variation in performance between 2 manufacturers, even in the charging voltage. Your cells are made by Moli, while not being one of the companies I consider to be leading the pack, they are well made.
The cells that have 0 volts should be disposed of, when a lithium Ion cell is deepely discharged it will plate lithium metal onto the anode. Lithium is highly reactive and can make the cells unstable and dangerous. For charging the others, you should use a 4.2V constant current-constant voltage charge circuit. The reason that cell manufacturers call for such a tight tolerance is that any charge voltage increase over the 4.2V will decrease the cycle life and might bring the cycle life out of spec. if you can't meet such a tight tolerance on the charge voltage, decrease the volatge to 4.1 or 4.0V, you'll lose about 5% in overall capacity, but that really isn't too noticeable. Figure out what tolearnce you can keep and adjust the set voltage down until you can keep the maximum voltage below 4.25. Charging them with volatges above 4.3 can start to create safety issues, different manufacturers will behave differently in this regard, but there is a reason why lithium Ion cells are designed to be used with saftey electronics that have over voltage protection that kicks in around 4.3V. |
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18650 lithium ion battery 14.8 charger circuits please |
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Charge them to 4.1v with a current limit such that they charge in over 2 hours. They'll last longer that way. There are many charger chips that can be set for 4.1v.
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I just bought an 18650 battery (3800mAh capacity) and tried to charge it using a 4,2v current limited (400mA) circuit, but actually the battery charges at a very low current (<30mA) and achieves 4.2v, but is not capable to deliver significative current to the load. When I measure the voltage at the terminals is ok, more or less 4,2v, but when I connect the load (8 ohms resistive) it goes down to 0,5v. Any clues about the problem in the charge process? I didn´t find additional info searching the net. regards, |
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