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What is considered as Wax Cardboard
Cardboard containers used in the shipment of meats
Cardboard containers used in the shipment of produce
We offer a no fuss cardboard removal service, our friendly staff will be on site on designated days to remove all cardboard products from your business
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More than 100,000 tonnes of compostable waste is sent to the landfill every year in the Vancouver. When in the landfill, the compostable waste is unable to decompose correctly and release a harmful greenhouse gas, methane. Organic Waste / Compost is one of the most versatile and easily renewed resource. There are so many ways to reuse organic compost; most common way is to turn it into compost, but did you know you could also create energy from compost material?
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Yes Hulkster. It is the same tune and music. When I heard "Reena Macareena" song for first time I remembered I heard the same beats in another tune, but could not recollect. Now I casually came across TT once again.
BTW, in TT, the music for "Aasaimugam" is stunning. Ambient and unplugged kind of music from IR. Fantastic guitar/flute work. Looks as if IR had a visit to MTV Coke Studio . Karthik has done an amazing job. I guess, the tune is adapted? Famous Bharathiyaar song, it is. Did not hear this song before. The two songs by Sharreth is also decent. What a singer this guy (Sharreth) is!
When TT audio was available on net, somehow missed the above songs. I dont think the above songs were available then.

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Welcome to the new face of Great Bear LIVE
If you were watching the Great Bear LIVE feeds during this year's herring spawn, or if you've recently tuned back into the Seal Garden after its break over the winter, you may have noticed some fairly major changes have been introduced with fairly little fanfare!
The time has come to change that, and today we're proud to announce that Great Bear LIVE has a new home in the Pacific Wild universe – a microsite you can find any time at greatbearlive.org.
The site has all the features you've become accustomed to - links to your favourite camera and hydrophone live feeds, archived footage, information about the Great Bear Rainforest – with a few major improvements. The first: now cameras and hydrophones stream equally well on Android and iOS. The second, more important improvement is that the site has been reconfigured so that you can easily take action on issues affecting the animals and habitat you see on-screen.
As of today, you can participate in discussions on the live feeds, easily access relevant petitions or email letter writing campaigns from Pacific Wild, share links on Facebook and Twitter, and more - all from the comfort of a single page.
It's an exciting moment for Great Bear LIVE, which has long inspired and educated people around the world – and today we are ensuring that they can apply and share that awareness and knowledge immediately and easily through the new site. Stay tuned as we continue to update the site and tie the live feeds into new campaigns and actions you can take. We look forward to connecting with you better and, together, continuing our work to enact change, like the establishment of a tanker ban, the creation of marine protected areas for the Great Bear Sea, and much more.
We are grateful for the investment of the LUSH Charity Pot Fund, Save Our Seas Foundation, and MEC. Their support of Great Bear LIVE, and their broader dedication to protecting the land and sea of the Great Bear Rainforest, enabled us to work with the talented team at Van City Studios. Ryan and James built a site that far exceeded our expectations. Their creativity, talent, and professionalism has helped us build a new, effective platform to continue education and outreach on behalf of the land, sea, and communities of the Great Bear Rainforest.
And, of course, none of this would have been possible without the encouragement and support of our supporters and donors, who have been with us since the beginning, pushing us to make sure this project achieves its full potential. Thank you for your years of support and engagement on- and off-line! As you make your way through the site, please don't hesitate to contact us with questions or comments. We welcome your input and especially appreciate your help with debugging as we keep improving the site into the summer season.


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Quick Facts
- Progressives are jackpots generated across a network of thousands of online slots. Each time a player plays a machine on the network a portion of their bet is reserved for the progressive jackpot.
- This means prizes can climb into the millions before they are hit by a player on the network.
- The variety between games is enormous, as online casinos are not limited by floor space.
- Progressives often require you to bet max in order to hit the big one. Keep an eye on the progressives at a number of different casinos, and play them only when they get high.
Progressive Jackpots 101 – Your Guide to Winning Big
Know how huge winnings are made possible?
Progressive jackpots.
A progressive jackpot is an accumulation of losing bets made at a slot machine or video poker machine that is part of a designated group. Once a player gets lucky and wins the jackpot, the jackpot gets reset to its original amount.
Progressive Jackpots in a Nutshell
The more losing spins a slot machine doles out or the more hands are lost at a video poker machine, the bigger its progressive jackpot gets. Some believe that the bigger the progressive jackpot, the closer you are to winning it.
Just like the ocean is made up of many drops, a progressive jackpot consists of portions of bets made by any player who loses a spin or a hand. Usually, a progressive jackpot is pooled between multiple slot machines or video poker machines and anyone playing one of those machines has a shot at winning the entire thing.
Once someone gets lucky and wins the jackpot, the collection pool is reset to zero.
Two Things You Should Know About Progressive Jackpots
When it comes to progressive jackpots, it is important to know two things:
- Playing the maximum number of lines is in your best interest because it increases your chances of winning the progressive jackpot.
- Large bets mean large prizes! There are no direct or extra costs you should worry about. It may seem like an unlikely possibility, but you can definitely hit a progressive jackpot if it's your lucky day.
Until progressive jackpots came into being, the only gamblers that were winning millions of dollars in Canada were lottery players. Today, though, slots players have unlimited access to these jackpots that are worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars. Read on and find out exactly how they work and what it takes to become the next big winner.
There are lots of factors that set a slot machine apart from the others, but the top three factors to look for are:
A high degree of trust
A high payout percentage
A fun design that catches your eye
When we look at progressive jackpots specifically, you want to keep an eye out for the biggest jackpots possible (it's a long shot - you'd better get paid for it!) and consider progressive jackpots that have multiple tiers.The more tiers a progressive jackpot has, the higher your chances are of bringing home a lot of money.
Basically, the best machines for progressive jackpots have the biggest jackpots and multiple tiers.
Mega Moolah's Biggest Winners
Microgaming's record-breaking slot has crowned many a millionaire over the years. Let's take a look at some of the biggest jackpot champs in the game's history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do Progressive Jackpots Work?
Unlike normal jackpots which are static, progressive jackpots are fluid. They grow over the course of days weeks, or even months. Thousands of machines (virtual in this case) can be hooked up to the same jackpot at any given moment and, every time someone fails to win, a small portion of their bet is contributed to the progressive jackpot. This process continues as players lose until a lucky player eventually takes down the whole pot. The jackpot returns to its starting value - only to immediately start growing again.
How to Play for Progressives
Winning progressive jackpots might be unlikely, but it's not technically difficult for you or any other Canadian online slots player. Go ahead and play the same way you would normally play. Just keep looking to win normal payouts while chasing the elusive top prize. Always remember the importance of playing the maximum number of lines. Also, while you can get away with smaller coin sizes, one rule always holds true: the bigger the bet, the bigger the prize!
Note that, in some progressive jackpot slot games, you'll be taken to a hidden mini-game where you can finalize the size of your progressive jackpot. In fact, this is already fairly common. Some of the biggest progressive jackpots on the net make use of a Wheel of Fortune styled game to determine exactly how big your payout will be.
Do Progressive Jackpots Cost Extra?
No, or at least not directly. Just remember that you're probably going have to play max-lines, which could make these games more expensive than what you're used to. To deal with this, as always, you should feel free to reduce your coin size if necessary. Being eligible for the top prize is the key to having the best house edge possible, so never bet less than what's required.
Top Progressive Jackpot Tips
- Make sure your bets actually qualify for the jackpot. Read the terms and conditions of each game before playing it and find out which restrictions are in place. For example, you might have to play all the paylines in order to qualify for the jackpot.
- Wait until the jackpot has grown. The odds of winning each bet are the same, but with a bigger prize to win, the house edge will be reduced.
- Play small enough to make lots of bets. If you blow your bankroll in one hour, you'll have to rely on luck more than usual to win. Slow and steady always wins in the long run.
- When it comes to online casinos, often times you'll be able to access the same progressive jackpots via different casinos on the same network. If you are gambling online, feel free to shop around and find the best online casinos that meet your needs.


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Land Remediation Relief: Preliminaries
FA01/Sch22/Para2 (5)
Companies involved in developing land will incur expenditure described as "preliminaries" or "global costs". These are costs that are not particular to a particular part of the project. The types of expenditure which may be included under this heading include site services, security, temporary works, or safety measures.
Preliminaries will be incurred whether or not the site is contaminated. A simple apportionment of preliminaries is therefore not appropriate as these costs would have arisen whether or not the site was affected by contamination.
Land Remediation Relief will only be available if the amount of expenditure on preliminaries is increased specifically because the land is in a contaminated state. In this situation only the additional cost qualifies for Land Remediation Relief.


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Wild & Free Unicorn
Wild and free and living forever in the dreams of little girls.
- This design is available for the 5" x 7" hoop.
- The sewn out size is 4.99" W x 4.74" H with 8,738 stitches.
- This design has 6 thread colors.
- This design is also available in our Mythical & Mystical Unicorns set.
You must have an embroidery machine to utilize our machine embroidery designs. We sell machine embroidery designs as electronic media (software) only. We do not sell embroidered "patches" or hard copy patterns.
- Hoop Size: 5" x 7" (130mm x 180mm)
- Instant Download!
- Thread chart included
- Product ID: 1781
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Being the international organisation it is, there is all sorts of information about Armoured Combat in the SCA. Please remember that we are governed by the rules and regulations of our kingdom Lochac.
Here is a selection of important information and some interesting links.
Armoured Combat in Lochac
The Kingdom of Lochac Combat Handbook
Kingdom Marshalallate Web Site
Guide to Combat Authorisation in Politarchopolis
Facebook Groups
Barony of Politarchopolis – The Baronial Facebook group for happenings in the Barony & its cantons/shires.
Kingdom of Lochac – The Kingdom Facebook group for happenings in the kingdom and the royal progress.
Politarchopolis Combat Training – The Baronial Facebook group for armoured combat in the barony. Information on current trainings and various discussion.
Lochac Fighters Page – The Kingdom facebook group for armoured combat in the kingdom. Infromation on happenings around the kingdom and discussion of issues affecting the kingdom.
Blogs, Articles, Web Sites and Podcasts
The Armour Archive
The Armour Archive is a complete reference source for information on recreating medieval armour. Essays, Chat, Message Boards, Auctions, and more.
Bellatrix Fighting School
A very comprehensive manual for SCA combat.
Sword Maiden
A website focusing of women combatants.
Legio Draconis – The Middle Kingdom's rather extensive fighting website.
The girls club
A website focusing of women combatants.
The Oldcastle school is one of the earliest "formal" styles of SCA combat. A early but still interesting manual.


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Discussion in 'Transformers On Ebay' started by alternators09, Oct 26, 2008.
i think they are not out yet
edit, made a mistake in the title
I did not think that they were out yet but that is the Sam's Club exclusive set.
Yep out in canada in zellers.
Ummm...last I checked, this and the arial themed pack were Target exclusives...
same they are target exclusives there even on the website.
Separate names with a comma.


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tompatria, 20 Mar 2017Use this phone since 6 years ago untll now. What a phone!!Yes, my one almost 5 years now, love it. Amazing Sony technology.
tompatria, 20 Mar 2017Use this phone since 6 years ago untll now. What a phone!!mine just had to be replaced because the battery drops, but what a four year man
sony quality is amazing!!!
renmark, 02 Dec 2016Why my xperia p is always automatically shut down?? Even I already changed my battery?? How t... moreThat's an issue with Sony's Android version. Install a custom rom and it should work fine again. ;)
Where will I get the battery of xperia P? Service centre says they have stopped manufacturing its components. The ones availiable in online markets are not original i guess..Are they safe to use?
Why my xperia p is always automatically shut down??
Even I already changed my battery?? How to fix that?
this mobile is great .. am used this mobile realy this is .. best ..
AnonD-19631, 26 Feb 2012Insane music playback time! 80hr !! I wont believe :*)hahaha those days. after using it for 4 years, 1 hour music and it's gone to sleep. But if I stop running apps which are not system apps, consumes 2-5% in 7-8 hours when I am at uni.
Shishi, 30 Sep 2016How to hard reset Sony Xperia Lt22i When I press Power+Volume up it is not working and Power+V... moreOkay. How to reset the Xperia P. Hm. You go yo the Phone then dial this. *#*#7378423#*#* then click Customization Settings thats it.
How to hard reset Sony Xperia Lt22i When I press Power+Volume up it is not working and Power+Volume Down Turns off phone....help required
Same here. But screen giving some problem now. Displays goes off anytime and turns back on again itself.
how we know that the batter is damaged ??
does any one know about this ?????
firman , 28 Feb 2016Hard reset sony xperia p Press power button and volume up button for a few secs.
I am using this phone for like 3.5 years. It has good build quality and good hardware.
Its screen can be very bright, even one of the brightest. Design is good. Aliminium case protects it from most damage (I really dropped it like 50 times and it only has little scratches on screen and pushed back a lil, no breakdown or whatsoever) and it has break resistance screen filter.
But its software is weak and buggy, also its battery life is "very bad".
still I do have some love for it. It can even open Hearthstone (but laggy and generally closes itself after a match cause of ram usage)
If you don't use it heavily, plus dont install complicated apps (use just whatsapp, facebook, twitter etc.) battery lives more.
Also if you rooted it, you can use greenify to hard close unused apps.
if i put sim card in the phone then my phone just go off, i don't why.
one of the best smartphones i had still working till now i have it in my hand and won't change cuz i can't find its min. secs or more with such a screen of 4.0" or abovew
Very good phone, I've had it since Sept 2012. Still use it every day, battery lasts more than 48 hours but I'm not a power user, hardly any apps loaded, just call, text and occasional FB. Main camera still takes very good pictures. When storage was full of photos/video 10GB+ it started to lag but I downloaded the photos and did a full factory reset, works good again. Plastic on the bottom is all scratched but a cover took care of that. Hope to get another good year out of it before I think of something new.
Also bought a Xperia L for my wife in 2013 and that phone was a complete disaster, constantly locked up on startup/loading, poor camera, battery etc... sometimes you win sometimes you lose.


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Big Al, of MaleEnhancementCoach.com, answers questions about peaking too early and starting penis hanging, in this Ask the Experts article.
If you have questions you'd like answered in an Ask the Experts article, please PM Kimberly at forum name – KMWylie – and she'll have the experts here on PEGym get your questions answered.
Q. I've often read your posting on PEGym where you mention "peaking" too early in training…
… What do you mean about peaking too early?
Big Al: In many different forms of training where you have a particular goal or competition/match.game, etc, it often follows a specific pattern designed to give maximum performance on the day to the goal, match/etc. The training cycle is usually begum well within a trainee's capabilities. What this does is allow for a build up to the goal date. Continued in a steady fashion, the numbers, performance, and your body's response to it should continue to improve during the course of the cycle. By the end of the training cycle, you should be very close to your "peak" or best level of conditioning. Paradoxically, due to the stresses of training this conditioning is usually followed by a period of decline or overtraining if the routine is pursued past this point.
Peaking too early is when you train with too much intensity or volume too early in the cycle. What that does is to cause your conditioning to peak well before the predetermined date. This obviously disrupts the progress of the cycle, and cuts short the momentum of your growth.
Q. I'm preparing for the new cycle and realizing I have a few questions about penis hanging….
… First, what household stuff can I use to make some weights? Should I just hang a 16 oz full water bottle? Would that be good weight? Then eventually step up to 2 water bottles?
Big Al: You can use anything convenient for penis hanging. Fishing weights, barbell weight disks, or measured portions of sand will all work. That being said, it should be practical. You can fill up a milk jug with sand or lead fishing weights and it's doubtful you'll need two bottles any time soon with that method. Starting off with 1-2 lb should be sufficient.
Editor Note: When using water for weight, remember this saying, "A pint's a pound the world around." — 16 ounces of water (a pint) weighs 1 pound. Starting off with a small amount of weight and gradually increasing will help you prevent injury. Be sure to check out our comprehensive article on penis hanging, before you undergo any hanging routine – What Is Penis Hanging? How to Build a Bigger Penis with Weights.


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All applicants must be registered voters and reside in Marion County (Indianapolis), Indiana. You must apply through the city-county Human Resources Website, specifically the seasonal and temporary jobs site. Begin the application process here. You will need to search for one of the seasonal job titles noted below, which generally fall on the last page of the application site.
Full-time seasonal opportunity (mid-March to early-June). Duties include preparing Election Day materials and voting equipment, cleaning warehouse and office space, inventorying supplies, and other duties as assigned. Must be to lift 50 pounds repetitively and work in a semi-industrial (warehouse) environment.
Full-time seasonal opportunity (mid-March to early-June). Under direct supervision, will help manage specific administrative processes related to the election including but not limited to in-person early voting, military/overseas voters, absentee voting by mail, and Election Day poll worker materials and voting equipment.
Full-time seasonal opportunity (mid-March to early-June). Duties will vary based on assignment but in general will include: answering telephones; greeting visitors; receiving, processing, and distributing mail/documents; performing general data processing/typing activities; recruiting, retaining and assigning poll workers; and providing direct administrative support to the Election Board Director and her staff.
Full-time seasonal opportunity (mid-March to early-June). Under direct supervision, will perform a variety of general clerical/office support functions including, but not limited to: answering telephones; greeting visitors; receiving, processing, and distributing mail/documents; preparing and processing schedules and implementation of the Marion County Election system.
Interested in serving as a poll worker on Election Day? You must be at least 18 years old, be a registered voter living in Marion County, attend training before Election Day and work at least 14-hours on Election Day. The two major political parties make assignments this Spring. Learn more about the positions and how to apply.
Did you know 17-year olds can register for the municipal primary election as long as they turn 18 on or before November 3, 2015? You can register online at indianavoters.com or download forms at indy.gov/VOTER. Deadline to register to vote for the municipal primary election is Monday, April 6, 2015. Help us spread the word!
Marion County Election Board also permits high school students that are 16- and 17-years old to be a poll worker on Election Day. You must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), permission from your school and permission from your parent/guardian. Learn more about this exciting program to serve your community!


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Are Transgendered Individuals a Protected Class Under the NY Human Rights Law?
August 18, 2006
UPDATE: If this topic interests you, there's a fairly lively discussion regarding this decision in the comments section of this post over at the Majikthise blog.
According to Judge Lefkowitz, a Supreme Court judge in Westchester County, the answer is "yes". As reported in this article, the issue was decided in the case of Buffong v. Castle on the Hudson:
A state court has held in an apparent case of first impression that New York state's Human Rights Law protects transgendered individuals.
"Transgendered persons are either male or female," Westchester Supreme Court Justice Joan B. Lefkowitz held in Buffong v. Castle on the Hudson, 11634/05. "Case law supports the view that a transgendered person states a claim pursuant to New York State's Human Rights Law on the ground that the word 'sex' in the statute covers transsexuals"...
While at least one federal decision has held that the state's Human Rights Law, which does not specifically refer to transgendered individuals, nonetheless applies to them — Rentos v. Oce-Office Systems, 1996 WL 737215 — this case marks the first time a state court has done so, according to the decision and papers submitted by both sides.
In this case, the plaintiff worked as a line cook at a restaurant and it was eventually discovered by his co-workers that "he" was actually "she" in wolf's clothing. In his lawsuit, he alleged that after 4 months of harassment by his co-workers he was terminated based upon his status as a transgendered individual.
The defense argued that transgendered individuals were intentionally excluded from the Human Rights Law, while the plaintiffs argued that they were not necessarily excluded simply by virtue of that fact. In reaching its decision the Court stated:
Unlike the New York City Human Rights Law which specifically includes transgendered persons . . . the New York State Legislature has not adopted proposed legislation that would accomplish that fact...
Nonetheless, prior to amendments to the New York City Code to specify transgendered persons as included persons, the courts had held that the prior definition, similar to the State definition . . . did cover transgendered persons..."
This Court agrees that plaintiff's claim falls within the liberal interpretation to be accorded to the New York State Human Rights Law.
This is an interesting decision and one that I expect will be appealed. I wonder if the appellate courts will overturn it?
And, it raises an interesting philosophical issue. As it stands now, the Human Rights Law protects one from discrimination based upon one's gender. But, is the alleged discrimination that occurred in this case based upon the plaintiff's gender or the fact that the plaintiff chose to dress in a way that was not consistent with her gender? How different is the alleged harassment in this case from that that one would encounter if one chose to wear a clown suit at all times?
Personally, I think that transsexuals and transgendered people should be protected from discriminatory harassment, etc. based upon their status. But, I'm not sure that I buy the rather liberal interpretation that the courts are applying to the protected class based upon one's "sex." But, then again, I haven't read the line of cases that have lead up to this conclusion. Nevertheless, the best fix would be to amend the Human Rights Law in order to avoid this logical leap.


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Evening all, Wednesday wouldn't be Wednesday with a Baby Centre blog for you. http://www.baby.co.uk/mum_stories/anyone-for-a-chickenpox-party/. It's basically about everything I've been moaning about and everything I probably will be moaning about for the foreseeable future.
I wandered lonely as a cloud or perhaps that should be 'we wandered'. The quarantine continues and the wee man looks even worse than he did yesterday. The spots have now progressed to the face and in particular to his eye and let me tell you they look sore. I've been banned from putting pictures of it in this blog as it's actually quite mean and I don't want to embarrass him forever. I really feel for him and life must be pretty sore right now.
More than anything else at the moment we are bored. Some of our friends are meeting tomorrow and this weekend and we can't go. *Sad face*. There are lots of things I want to do, swimming for instance but any parents at the first sight of the wee man will go scurrying for protection covering their eyes. This however may be useful for swimming as it could clear the pool for me. I want to take him to a playground but we will be kicked out by overly concerned parents.
I now am looking for any strip of open land which has no children, is in the middle of nowhere and there's something to do on it. I think this is mission impossible and we're destined to wander the streets alone like the social outcasts we are.
We were told by the doctor that the spots will continue for a wee while before scabbing over and eventually falling off. Then once this happens we can see our friends again tough I imagine they will want to stay a good distance away from us for a while. Poor wee man.


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I got a recent question regarding a bank account being opened by a foreigner. Here is my situation and what I had to do:
Assuming you are American (because I cannot speak for other coutries) the answer to your question is "YES, You can open an account in Thailand."
I had to find a bank here to cater to my project funding, but since I am not here on a work permit, I was forced to open a SAVINGS ACCOUNT.
The only bank that will do this is BANGKOK BANK. You will have to open this type of account only if you are here in a tourist visa. You will only need your passport and a physical Thai address (use anyone you trust as your statements will go there). The bank is a huge banking entity in Thailand, and they also have a branch in NYC, among other global branches.
You will have to go to the main branch in Bangkok on Silom Road. Unfortunately you cannot take the SkyTrain directly there, so you will have to take a taxi. Ask to speak to an English-speaking rep if calling their office. They are most helpful and welcoming. Not like banking in the US.
Their address:
333 Silom Road
Bang Rak Bang Rak
Bangkok 10500
Tel : 0-2231-4333
Call +662 231 4333 if from outside Thailand
Bangkok bank has not only ATMs all over the place, they also have ATM machines where you put in your passbook savings book and it updates it in the machine. Thailand has the most convenient banking services I've ever experienced.
They also will give you, before you leave the bank after opening the account, a VISA/ATM card to use as a Debit Card (for VISA purchases) and as an ATM card.


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It has been a great year. I have been back in school working towards my nursing degree. I have done an excellent job grades wise. It has been tough working and going to school but not as bad as I thought it would be. I will be happy when it is over though.
I have a little brother through, Big Brother Big Sister, who is so much fun to be around. I look forward to hanging out with the little dude.
I have made some great friends lately. Shoutout to my homies.
I look at it this way though...I may feel old but I have such a wonderful life so it is worth it.


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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Virtual Console Review - Ninja Commando (Neo-Geo)
Ninja Commando - ADK for Neo-Geo - 4/10
After playing through so many Neo-Geo games, it's pretty obvious to me that ADK was a second-tier developer. Their games were nearly always duller, weaker, and slower than any of SNK's own titles. They really were only good for one good video game, and that was Twinkle Star Sprites. Everything else should be dumped into the generic leftover bins where they belong.
Ninja Commando is yet another example of this sad fact. Here is an overhead run-and-gun game similar to Commando, Ikari Warriors, Heavy Barrel, and numerous other arcade games of the 1980s. Heck, Rambo shoot-em-ups was SNKs specialty back then. Ikari Warriors, Iron, Tank, Guerrilla War - those were classics, especially on the NES.
Ninja Commando wants to be Ikari Warriors, but it fails miserably for one key reason - you can't turn your fighter. Yes, kids, that's right, you cannot turn and shoot in any other direction than up. This goes against literally every other game in the genre, on every console and home computer ever built. Every other game lets you shoot to the side, or shoot at an angle, because you're pretty much being hit by all sides. Not so here. Ninja Commando only allows firing forward.
What a sick joke. Why would I dump quarters into this when I have so many better alternatives? There's a reason why this game became obscure so quickly. It sucks.
Being more charitable, I can appreciate the three different ninja characters, who have their own personality. I might also appreciate the idea of time traveling and blowing stuff up all throughout history. It would have helped if ADK offered level designs that were less cramped and a little more open. Also would have helped if the weapons were more wisely designed. The strength of your shots is determined purely by how quickly you mash the buttons. How's that for a cheap gimmick? Good luck with that gamepad.
Whatever. I really don't care. This game is substandard, looks flat and dull, is far too slow, and have I mentioned that you can't turn and shoot? Yes, there is a move where you can throw ninja stars while doing flips, but it's extremely slow and weak - it doesn't effing work. Did anybody playtest this game?
Oh, and that part about the characters having a personality? I was only trying to be nice. The truth is, they're dorks. I mean, look at 'em. Didn't the flat-top go out of style, like, 50 years ago? Did the employees at ADK all wear flat-tops? That would explain a lot.
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LEWISTON, Maine — A man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly stole a gun from a Lewiston residence and caused a more than 6-hour standoff with police.
Scott Estes, 37, was charged with theft by unauthorized taking, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and probation revocation.
Lewiston police received about 11 a.m. Monday reports of a stolen firearm from a residence. The suspect in the theft, Estes, was seen entering an apartment building at 287 Bates St.
Police evacuated apartment units near the one Estes was inside, and placed two nearby schools on lockdown. Once they knew Estes wasn't on the loose, they released students.
Maine State Police troopers and crisis negotiation team joined Lewiston police and eventually took Estes into custody and acquired the stolen firearm around 6:20 p.m.
Estes will be held in the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and more charges could be filed.
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There is an amazing variety of equipment available for water treatment purposes.
Some of the most popular items are listed below:
- Water Softeners
many different variations available – domestic and industrial. Once installed, they give very little trouble. They can save a lot of money in the long run by reducing soap usage and preventing scaling up of water heaters.
- Automatic dosing
where treatment chemicals have to be added regularly to systems such as cooling towers etc. Their method of operation and control can be based upon various parameters such as pH, TDS., flow rate and timers. Automatic systems are usually designed and built for a specific application and they usually involve one or more small dosing pumps.
- Pumps
many and varied types and uses:
- submersible pumps are invaluable when cleaning tanks.
- dosing pumps as above.
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- activated carbon filters are very useful for removing additives from potable water, chlorine and other materials that produce taste or odour problems.


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In computing, memory stores data or instructions waiting to be executed by the computer's processor. More specifically, since there are various types of memory, the computer's main memory, known as random access memory (RAM), is responsible for this function.
The data or instructions stored in RAM stay there for as long as an application is open or in operation. Once the application is closed, the content is erased from memory. Because the content isn't stored long term, RAM tends to be a very high-speed type of memory.
New kinds of RAM are being developed, such as magnetoresistive RAM and resistive RAM, that will benefit users by enabling their content not to be lost even after they close their application. These storage technologies will enable computer sessions to be resumed upon re-entry.
The data or instructions are literally stored on microchip modules in a computer's system unit, so there is not much actual physical space to hold the memory, and it is possible for the RAM to fill up. If that happens, the computer processor must then enlist the hard disk to offset the load, which can slow down a computer's performance. RAM can be purchased separately to avoid this scenario and ensure there's a sufficient supply available.


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|Toy vehicle having load responsive transmission
|Endless rail for running toy
|Ohnuma et al.
|Hayes et al.
|Magnetic connector for wheeled toys
|Magnetically coupled toys
|Magnetic coupling
|Magnetically coupled toy train
|Toy vehicle wheel and method of assembling same
|Gill et al.
a base including a floor, two end walls and two side walls forming a base cavity;
a base lid connected above said base for enclosing said cavity;
a plurality of wheels rotatably connecting to said side walls for movably supporting the base above the plurality of surfaces;
means for rotatably connecting said wheels to said side walls;
drive means connected to at least two of said wheel connection means and housed in said base cavity for rotating said respective wheels;
a coupling mount rigidly affixed to said base and extending perpendicularly away from one of said end walls; and
ball means for movably coupling said engine to said railroad cars rotatably connected to said coupling mount said ball means being two magnetically attractive hemispheres linked together through said coupling mount, one hemisphere on each side of said coupling mount.
a rectangular base having a planar floor, a front end wail, a rear end wail, and two side wails forming a propulsion cavity, wheel coupling points formed on the side wails and a railroad car coupling mount formed on the rear end wail;
a magnetically attracted metal railroad car coupling for connecting railroad cars to said train engine including respective halves of a metal ball bearing, a coupling axle rotatably mounted to said coupling mount and connected at opposite ends to said respective ball bearing halves, whereby said bail bearing halves being magnetically coupled to a railroad car rotate about said axle to adjust the angle of displacement between the railroad car and said train engine;
a housing lid, forming a generally rectangular horizontal surface configured to enclose the propulsion cavity, having a battery holder formed in an upper surface of said lid, and motor mounts and battery terminal leads extending perpendicularly away from the lid toward said base housing;
a pair of front end wheels rotatably mounted by rivets at wheel coupling points on respective opposite sides of said base proximate the front end wall;
a drive motor, positioned in the propulsion cavity and in contact with said motor mounts, having a centrally located rotatable drive shaft and a pair of motor leads electrically connected with said battery terminal leads, said drive shaft having a concentric gear rigidly mounted thereon extending away from said drive motor and said front end such that the position of the axis formed by the drive shaft is aligned with a central axis of said housing running from the front end to the rear end;
a drive axle positioned proximate to the rear end of the housing and coupled to wheel coupling points proximate the rear end wall on opposing side walls such that opposite ends of said drive axle extend through the propulsion cavity and out of respective opposing side walls, a pair of drive wheels rigidly connect to opposite ends of the drive axle, a drive gear located within the propulsion cavity couples concentrically about the drive shaft, a friction spring couples concentrically about the drive shaft proximate the drive gear, a pair of stops rigidly connect concentrically about the drive shaft on opposite ends of the drive gear and spring for compressing said spring to frictionally maintain said drive gear and spring against said stops whereby a predetermined force applied by said drive axle overcomes the bias of said spring to permit said drive axle to rotate with respect to said drive gear; and
a gear train engages said drive shaft and said drive gear for rotating said drive gear in response to rotation of said drive shaft, whereby a battery connected within said battery holder energizes said motor causing said drive shaft to rotate; said gear train, responsive to the rotation of said drive shaft, rotates said drive gear and said drive axle thereby propelling said train.
1. Field Of The Invention
The present invention relates to a battery operated train set, a train engine for propelling a train set and, more specifically, to a battery operated train engine for propelling a wooden train set over a plurality of surfaces including wooden train tracks.
2. Description Of The Related Art
Model train sets have brought enjoyment to children and collectors alike for as long as locomotives have been used in commerce. Realistic working train models are available for the collector, while more durable models have been developed for children. The more realistic train models can have intricate edges which may easily break when used by children and generally come with an electrical transformer connected to a wall outlet for electrifying a set of railroad tracks in order to propel a set of trains. Children's model train sets generally incorporate more durable components and lack the electrical transformer for their playtime adventures.
One such child's train set design utilizes durable wooden railroad cars having durable, laminated edges for use with children. These train sets can be manually propelled along almost any play surface by a child. Such trains are also preferably of a size which enables them to be packed and used for play when traveling. However, the child, like the collector, enjoys the look and feel of a self-propelled train set. The problem exists in providing a train engine that can adequately pull a train comprised of railroad cars, preferably wooden. While an engine utilizing a transformer to electrify a set of train tracks could do the job quite well, the transformer requires wall outlet power which limits the location in which the train set can be used and increases the hazards from electrical shock. Battery powered train sets for use with plastic railroad cars typically lack the necessary traction to pull wooden railroad cars, especially over surfaces such as table tops where dust or other traction-reducing particles can further inhibit the train. Thus, the problem exists for providing a self-propelled train engine for propelling a train of wooden railroad cars, or cars having a weight substantially similar to wooden cars.
The primary object of the present invention is to provide a self-propelled toy train engine for propelling a wooden toy train set on a variety of surfaces.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved battery powered train engine.
Yet another object of the invention is a train engine having torque and traction sufficient to pull a plurality of wooden railroad cars, with the train engine being movably coupled to the wooden cars in a manner to allow the train to easily glide over overpasses or hills incorporated into the wooden train tracks on which the engine must operate.
The present invention is a battery powered train set that can be operated on a variety of surfaces including a wooden train track, where the wooden train track includes overpasses requiring the train engine to propel the train set over hills. The train engine generally includes a metal base to aid in traction and stability, with a plastic cover for housing the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a battery operated motor and gear train which provides sufficient torque to pull a set of railroad cars, preferably wooden or of a weight equivalent to wooden cars. Further included in the drive wheels of the train engine are knobbed, rubberized wheels configured to cooperate with the weighted base to provide sufficient traction to allow the engine to pull the train cars along a variety of surfaces.
The train engine and cars are connected by a series of magnetic couplings which are designed to provide flexibility in allowing the train system to maneuver around curves. Further, the coupling mechanism of the train engine pivots the engine with respect to the coupled train set about a latitudinal axis to allow the train to properly hug hilly surfaces, thus preventing the train's wheels from lifting or derailing from the train tracks. The train drive mechanism and coupling provides realistic locomotion of a wooden train set over a variety of surfaces.
The objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art after reviewing the following detailed description and accompanying documents wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the wooden train set of the present invention positioned on a segment of a wooden train track set;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the train engine of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a cutaway top view of the train engine of the present invention taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a cutaway side view of the train engine of the present invention taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the train engine of the present invention taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the train engine of the present invention taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 7 is a cutaway top view of the toy train set of the present invention taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a cutaway rear view of a train engine drive wheel taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 3;
FIG. 9 is a cutaway side view of the train engine drive wheel taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a side view of a drive wheel tire;
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the train engine of the present invention;
FIG. 12 is a top view of the train engine of the present invention;
FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the train engine of the present invention;
FIG. 14 is a rear end view of the train engine of the present invention;
FIG. 15 is a front end view of the train engine of the present invention;
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a railroad car of the present invention; and
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a railroad car of the present invention.
Referring to the drawings more particularly by reference numbers, FIG. 1 shows generally the toy train set of the present invention having a train engine 20 coupled to a plurality of wooden train cars 22 and 24 for use on a play surface such as a wooden train track 26 having parallel gutters 27 to direct the train set. Each of the train cars 22 and 24 includes magnets 28 mounted at opposite ends of the train pieces for magnetically coupling the train cars together.
With reference to FIG. 2 and 3, the train engine 20 of the present invention includes generally a housing base 30 for housing a direct current (DC) drive motor and gear train 34. Coupled to the housing base are a set of four wheels 36-39. A pair of front wheels 36-37 consist of two disc-shaped plastic wheels coupled conventionally to the respective sides of the base by respective rivets 40 through the center of the wheels. The rivets 40 permit free rotation of the wheels about the center point of the wheels. The rear wheels 38-39 are connected to a drive axle 42 (FIG. 3) which in turn engages with the gear train 34. A metallic coupling 44 extends laterally away from the rear of the base.
A base lid 46 mounts over the housing base 30 to secure and enclose the gear train 34 and drive motor 32 within the base housing. The upper surface 48 of the base lid forms a battery holder 50 for holding a conventional 1.5 volt battery, such as a size "AAA" type battery, in the preferred embodiment.
A two-piece battery cover 52 and 54, having a secured cover 52 and a removable cover 54, overlies the housing lid 48 and completely encloses the battery holder 50. The dimensions and shape of the covers may vary according to the desired train design to be used. In the present embodiment, the covers are shaped to represent a 19th century steam engine with the secured cover 52 formed in a generally rectangular shape, depicting the engineer's cabin, and the removable cover 54 formed in a semicylindrical shape, depicting the steam engine boiler. It should be noted that while the shape and size of the covers may vary, the covers must always enclose the battery, and the removable cover must expose the battery holder sufficiently to permit the exchange of batteries by the user. Screws (not shown) connect the housing lid and housing base at the front corners 56 of the train and screw mounts 58 (FIG. 4) on the secured battery cover 52 extend through the housing lid and housing base in the rear of the train to mount with screws (not shown). A knobbed, slidable switch 60 at the top of the fixed battery cover is slidably connected to the battery cover 52.
With reference to FIG. 3, the housing base is shown having a planar floor 62, a front end wall 64, a rear end wall 66, and two side walls 67 and 68 extending perpendicularly above the floor surface 62, forming a housing cavity. The housing base is preferably cast from a non-magnetic metal alloy which endows the locomotive with sufficient weight to obtain the necessary traction to pull a series of railroad cars, preferably wooden, and to provide a low center of gravity to maintain stability.
The rear wall 66 includes a central rectangular plate 70 formed above the wall having a laterally formed coupling mount 72 of equal height protruding away from the rear of the housing base and tab slots to secure the drive axle. The coupling mount 72 extends from the center of the plate to a distal end 73 such that the plate and coupling mount 72 form a T-shape in lateral cross-section. A latitudinally positioned coupling axle 74 extends through an aperture through the side of the coupling mount 72 near the distal end 73. A metal ball bearing halved into equal parts 76 and 77 about a longitudinal diameter connects on opposite sides of the axle 74 maintaining the coupling mount 72 in between in a spaced-apart parallel arrangement. The outer radius of the bearing halves form a flat rim surface 78 concentric with the latitudinal axle.
With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, a direct current (DC) electric motor 32 is mounted proximate the front end wall 64 of the housing and includes a centrally located motor drive shaft 80 having a concentric motor drive pinion 82 that extends outward towards the rear end wall of the housing above and parallel to the planar floor. A side-gear 84, rigidly connected concentrically about a laterally positioned side-gear axle 86 which is movably secured in opposing notches 88 formed in the inner surface of the opposing side walls 67 and 68 of the housing and perpendicular to the motor drive shaft 80, engages the side-gear 84 of the drive motor. A pinion 90, also rigidly connected concentrically about the side-gear axle 86, engages a first movable cogwheel and pinion assembly 92 movably connected concentrically about a first central axle 94 which is parallel to the side-gear axle 86 and movably secured to the side walls in a similar fashion as the cam axle. The pinion of first movable assembly 92 on the central axle engages a second movable cogwheel and pinion assembly 96 movably connected concentrically about a second central axle 98 which is parallel to the first central axle 94 on the opposite side from the cam axle 86. The pinion of the second movable assembly 96 engages a cogwheel 100 rigidly connected concentrically about the first central axle 94. A pinion 102, rigidly connected concentrically about the first central axle 94 in spaced-apart relation with the rigid cogwheel 100, engages a rigid cogwheel and pinion assembly 104 rigidly connected concentrically about the second central axle 98. The pinion of the rigid assembly 104 on the second central axle 98 engages a cogwheel 106 movably connected concentrically about the drive axle 42 positioned in parallel with, but closer to the floor surface than the other axles to adjust the height of the base with respect to the tracks.
The drive axle 42 extends laterally out both sides of the base through notches 108 formed in the opposing side walls. A semi-cylindrical notch 110 (FIG. 13), formed in the floor of the housing, underlies the cogwheel 106 on the drive axle 42 to permit rotation of the cogwheel, which has a radial length greater than the distance between the axle and the base floor. The drive axle also includes a compression-resistant spring 112, movably connected concentrically about the drive axle adjacent to the movable cogwheel 106, and a pair of stops 114 and 116 rigidly connected concentrically about the drive shaft 42 on opposite sides of the movable cogwheel and spring. The stops are rigidly mounted in sufficient proximity to each other so as to cause the spring 112 to compress between the two stops causing a relatively high coefficient of friction to exist between the spring, the cogwheel and stops in which a predetermined amount of force is required to cause the cogwheel to rotate with respect to the drive axle. A pair of movable spacers 118 and 120 center the drive axle within the housing cavity.
The gear train configuration as described provides the translation of high speed rotational movement about a lengthwise axis into high torque rotational movement about a laterally-positioned axle and permits the drive axle to disengage from rotational motion with respect to the gear train when a predetermined force is applied to the drive axle.
As shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 8-10, the rear wheels 38-39 are disk-shaped wheels, preferably of molded plastic, and include respective rubber washers 122 (FIG. 10), each of which is inserted into a grooved slot 124 formed about the rim of the wheels, FIGS. 8-9, to function as a solid rubber tire. With reference to the right side wheel 38, the groove houses the washer concentrically about an inner rim 126. A plurality of radially spaced apart protuberances 128 extend laterally into the grooved slot space from the wheel rim proximate the base. The protuberances 128 serve to further secure the rubber washer 122 in place. The outer rim 130 of the washer, FIG. 10, is formed roughened knobs, or a sawtooth edge, in order to provide additional traction for the drive wheels. Respective rivets 132, having a hollow center, extend through the center of each of the rear wheels and rigidly mount over the respective opposite ends of the drive axle 42.
The base lid 46 includes a planar surface 48 completely covering the housing cavity and four walls perpendicular to the surface projecting toward the housing base including a notch 136 in the rear end wall which matches the central projection formed in the base and tabs 137 extending into the drive axle notch to secure the drive axle. The four walls of the lid increase the height of the cavity and completely enclose the gear train 34 and motor 32 within the base cavity. Also projecting downward perpendicularly to the surface are a pair of motor braces or motor mounts 13 for restraining the DC electric motor 32. The lid is preferably made of plastic or other lightweight material.
Formed on the upper surface of the lid is a battery holder 50 formed in a conventional manner for supporting a conventional 1.5 volt, size "AAA" battery having a spring 140 biased negative terminal lead 142 to hold the battery between the positive 144 and negative 142 leads of the holder.
The positive terminal lead 144 extends perpendicularly to the lid through an aperture and terminates at a free end 146 beneath the underside of the lid surface. The negative battery terminal lead connects in circuit with an on/off switch 60. The switch may be of conventional type which can be mounted within the battery cover. In the preferred embodiment (FIG. 4), a slide switch formed by a pair of parallel plastic plates 148 and 150 are connected on opposite sides of the battery cover lid and a spacer 152 connects the plates through a lengthwise slot 154 by means of a screw 157. The upper plate 148 is preferably designed to blend in with the train design and provides a knobbed surface for manually sliding the switch along the slot. The lower plate includes a J-hook biased arm 158 (FIG. 6) in parallel with the slot for distinguishing between "on" and "off" positions when the arm slides across a knob 160 along a track 162 on the battery cover underside surface. A contact leg 104 formed in the lower plate having a T-shape in cross-section, extends perpendicularly to the lower plate and when brought into the "on" switch position pushes a motor negative terminal lead 166 biased in the "off" position into contact with the negative terminal end 142 of the battery holder. The J-hook arm 158 and knob 160 restrain the resistive force of the terminal lead 166 from returning to the "off" position.
The negative motor lead 166 extends through a slot in the lid and along the length of underside surface of the lid and alongside the positive lead terminating in a free end 168 positioned perpendicularly to underside surface of the lid. The free ends of the two leads form a pair of planar surfaces in parallel with the motor braces. The DC electric motor is mounted on the underside of the base lid and connects electrically through metal biased tabs 170 (FIGS. 3 and 5) extending at the opposite end from the shaft which electrically connect with the free ends of the respective terminal leads 146 and 168.
Powered by a 1.5 volt battery 171, the DC motor 32 must be able to rotate the drive shaft sufficiently to generate sufficient torque in the drive axle to pull a train of wooden railroad cars. A preferred motor of this type is Model No. 801, manufactured by Echo Toys of Kowloon, Hong Kong.
The removable portion 54 of the battery cover housing is maintained by two locking tabs 172 which extend laterally down from the cabin area and J-hook knobs located at the lower ends which connect through matching apertures 174 in the lid. This cabin may be snapped into place and is secured by the J-hook knobs and may be accessed by the user compressing the sides of the removable cover thereby releasing the J-hook tabs in order to exchange the batteries.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 7, the wooden railroad cars which are pulled by the engine are produced from wooden blocks. The wooden blocks may be formed into any shapes, although notably, as shown in FIG. 1, a passenger compartment 22 comprising a rectangular railroad car having a curved, arcuate shaped roof and a plurality of passenger windows carved or painted onto the side of the wooden block, and a coal car 24 formed from a rectangular wooden block having a two-tiered sloping roof, are provided in the preferred embodiment.
Magnets 28 mounted by metal nails 176 having a tapered flat surface head are secured at opposite lengthwise ends of the railroad cars for coupling the cars together in a train of cars. Mounted laterally alongside the railroad cars by respective axles 178, two pair of opposing button shaped wheels 180 are rotatably mounted alongside the cars. The magnets 28 on opposite ends of the railroad cars are aligned in their polar arrangement such that corresponding magnets on the respective cars when magnetically coupled together are aligned such that when the cars are coupled together they form a uniform magnetic field. It should be noted that the ball bearing coupling on the engine may be magnetically coupled to any of the magnets on the cars. This permits the engine to connect to either end of any railroad car regardless of the magnet's polar alignment. The metal ball bearing may be able to rotate longitudinally about the latitudinal axis in order to freely move the engine with respect to the railroad cars when being propelled over hills.
In operation, the wooden railroad cars 22 and 24 and the engine 20 are positioned either on a wooden or plastic track, or on some other suitable play surface such as low-cut carpeting or glass table tops. The railroad cars are magnetically coupled together with the train engine being positioned at one end of the train. The user will then selectively switch the activation switch 60 located on the roof of the cabin compartment drawing the motor lead 166 into contact with the negative terminal of the battery holder. Once the circuit has been completed, the electric motor 32 will be activated, causing the cam shaft 80 of the electric motor to rotate the gear train 34. The gear train 34 translates the high-speed rotational energy of the electric motor into low-speed, high torque rotational energy against the gear located on the drive axle 42. The knobbed rubber drive wheels 38-39 allow the engine to grip the wooden track even when dust is present on the tracks. The weighted base 30 provides sufficient traction to allow the train engine to propel the railroad cars and provides a low center of gravity for stability on surfaces such as carpeting. The friction spring 112 causes the gear 106 to engage with the drive axle 42 of the wheels, thereby causing the wheels to rotate propelling the toy train engine and railroad cars. While in operation should the child pick up the train engine and play with the drive wheels, the force from a child gripping the wheels will over come the coefficient of friction from the spring 112 thus disengaging the gear train 34 from the drive axle. It should be noted that should the battery be removed or deenergized, the train set may be used by manually pushing the engine over a surface once sufficient force is applied to disengage the drive axle from the gear train. The ball bearing coupling located on the rear portion of the train rotates about a latitudinal axis to allow the train engine and railroad cars to pivot about the ball bearing axle, thus adjusting the angular displacement of the train engine with respect to the railroad cars. This rotation maintains the wheels of the train engine and the wheels of the connecting railroad car on the surface when travelling over hills. The ball bearing coupling provides stability for the train engine to overcome the hill. Thus, the present invention provides a suitable train engine mechanism in order to drive a wooden train set over wooden train tracks, or other surface providing the necessary traction in order to overcome overpass hills and to allow the train engine to function even when dust or other traction-reducing objects come into contact with the wheels of the train engine. The drive wheels are designed in order to stop rotation should the user interfere with their operation and permits manual use of the train engine.
While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings and specification, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of, and not restrictive, on the broad invention, and that this invention should not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.


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Weirdo, word nerd, and…yeah, that pretty much sums it up.
I was that kid who spent more time in the library than the playground. I'm now a twenty-something-year-old who likes to write, read, and gush about fiction.
This is my blog where I share my passions and catalog my writing journey.
But I wasn't always this word nerdy! Back before I deemed the library a safe haven from all things social, the thought of picking up a book would've never crossed my mind. That all changed the day my professional disciplinarian mom had enough of my anti-reading/learning behavior.


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Build your own LEGO movie! In LEGO Animation, campers will create their own short stop-motion animated film from start to finish. Campers will work together to storyboard, build LEGO sets and capture stop-motion animation footage with iStopMotion. The footage will then be imported into iMovie, where campers will add sound effects, music, special effects, titles, and credits. Finally, they will create movie posters for their projects and screen their films at the end of the week for their fellow campers.
21st Century & SEL Skill Focus: Collaboration, Empathy, Responsibility. Learn more about other skills we build through The EDMO Method™.
Please note that campers work in pairs or teams and share computers. This allows for a more collaborative process, as well as more comprehensive and innovative projects. Plus, it's more fun!
Sample Projects
Design LEGO Sets
Campers will design sets with a mix of LEGOs and arts and crafts supplies.
In designing their sets, campers will learn about props, backdrops and lighting. They'll also practice teamwork and cooperation in sharing the LEGO pieces during construction.
Capture iStopMotion Footage
By moving their LEGO "actors" a little bit between each captured image, campers will create the illusion that their characters are moving and acting on their own.
Campers will learn how to use iStopMotion and the concepts of frame rate and "frames per second". They will also discover that the distance they move their characters between each frame determines how fast they appear to be moving in the final footage.
Editing in iMovie
Once all the footage is captured, it is imported into iMovie where campers will add sound effects, music, special effects, titles, and credits.
Campers will learn how to trim clips and how to build the "layers" of a movie including; footage, sound and effects.
Program Partner
The Children's Creativity Museum's mission is to nurture the 3C's of 21st-century skills – Creativity, Collaboration and Communication – in all youth and families. The museum transforms the way kids learn, moving from the conventional approach of play to one of invention.
What each age group will be doing
Emphasis: Our K-1st grade campers will build the characters, props and set pieces for their movie out of LEGO pieces and other craft materials. They'll then work as a team to film and edit their stop-motion movie.
What They Learn: Our younger campers will learn all the basic steps of movie-making, including drawing storyboards, designing sets, capturing footage, and editing clips using iMovie. As campers work in teams to plan and create their movies, they'll also build SEL skills like communication, respect for others, organization, and teamwork.
Sample Schedule
- A Day in the Life...
Some kids thrive on routines and harmony. Others not so much. Good news! We've found the secret recipe that works for all EDMO campers!
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|AM Program
During our EDMO AM Program, campers start the day listening to music, playing games and doing structured art projects. The AM Program allows campers time to engage and wake up for the day.
Be greeted by name or a high five by a professional staff member…dressed in a mermaid costume or a Viking hat. In a hurry? Pull up and we'll open the door for you. In no rush? Park your car, come right in and shake your counselor's fin.
|Morning Rally
Although we have a strict "No Nuts" food policy, we have also have a strict "Go Nuts" rally policy. You never know what surprises await when staff and kids take the stage for songs, skits, dress up days, and ridiculous contests.
|Game Time
Game Time is all about playing games and having some good 'ol run-around time. During Game Time, campers will participate in organized recreation activities designed to promote teamwork, collaboration and fun physical activity.
Active minds lead to hungry bellies! Don't forget to pack a healthy snack for your camper every morning…with no nuts of course! Remember: If you ordered a delicious lunch, you automatically receive a healthy morning snack!
|Enrichment 1
During enrichment stations, campers really get into the weekly theme and curriculum. Campers are introduced to the weekly subject and concepts, learn new skills and facts, and design, create and build daily and weekly projects.
Add a delicious lunch each day. It's a snap! Just click/check the lunch box on your enrollment form and a quality lunch will be delivered to camp daily. Rather pack your own lunch? Please just do not bring any products that contain: cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, pine nuts, walnuts or heaven forbid, the "'Mother of All Nut Allergies"—the peanut.
|Enrichment 2
During enrichment stations, campers really get into the weekly theme and curriculum. Campers are introduced to the weekly subject and concepts, learn new skills and facts, and design, create and build daily and weekly projects.
|Team Time
In Team Time, we focus on team building and community. We get to know our teammates names, meet our Kimochis' friends, create team names and cheers, and play the EDMO Vibe Game™.
|Closing Rally
Our Afternoon rally ends the day in an upbeat way. This gives staff a chance to wrap up the day, make announcements for the days to follow and give SNAPS!
Pull up or walk up, whichever you fancy. Either way we'll make a point to let you know something special about your child's day. Look out for our daily email from the Camp Director detailing the activities at your camp location, along with a reminder to visit EDMO At Home to see what to look forward to tomorrow and suggested activities, books, websites, museum exhibitions, and more ways to keep the curiosity going.
|PM Extended Day, PM Snack & Free Play
During our EDMO PM Program, campers are given time to have a snack and participate in some free play before the PM enrichment program begins. The PM program curriculum will follow the themes of each week in Tech and Science/Makers. See theme descriptions for specific PM theme. Parents are welcome to pick up any time between 3:15-6PM…but no later please! Our staff needs to get home too.


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Document handlers form part of the workflow for processes in catalog360. The define the rules that are applied to a document type, such as a requisition or invoice. Rules control what happens when a document is raised and can be combined to produce a particular outcome in the workflow. For example, an invoice document might include a rule that checks a value threshold that could trigger an approval process which is defined in an approval chain.
You can view and maintain document handlers for purchase invoices, credits and requisitions on the Document Handlers form. This form includes links to add new document handlers, rules, messages and approval chains.
For existing handlers, you can see the handler name and any associated rules. Clicking on the name opens the Modify Document Handler form. You can make changes to the handler including the assignment of rules.
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Policies and Programs for GS for Arunachal Pradesh PSC-Updated for 2018-2019 Changes
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Located just minutes from a great surf and family beach and the town center. Visit the many local farm stands for fresh, local produce daily. Historic Newport nearby, full of restaurants, cosmopolitan shopping, mansions, polo, sailing and Tennis Hall of Fame. Local wineries and brewery, charming town with antique shops, galleries and surfing minutes away. Whale watching, museums, fishing and golf close too.
Immaculate and clean with a well equipped kitchen and large backyard for playing, even a ping-pong table and fireplace to help you have the best vacation experience possible!
Has a King Bed, 2 Queens and 2 Twin Beds. Two full bathrooms and an outdoor shower make it comfortable even with a full house of 8 people!
Something For Everybody!: This location is dynamite for all, young and old, families, singles, cosmopolitan couples, the thrill seeker and the just-wanna-chill seeker! The house is designed for you to have the best experience and time spent with family and friends. We're centrally located to make it easy for you to get to wherever or whatever you want to fill your day or night with. You can easily fill your week with so much available to do or just fill it with nothing at all. You choose, we just make it easy for you!
Step Away from Your Life For a While: Kick back, settle in and you will really be transformed and refreshed! This is the perfect place to enrich your soul and the perfect house to feed it. Little Compton is unlike anywhere you've been. It's so great, you WON'T want to tell anyone about it!!! Once you're here for a day, you become a local! The house is set for you to enjoy your time and surroundings. It's nice and clean so you feel comfortable, well-appointed so you feel special and but not too fancy where you can't relax. Truly a nice home away from home! Have your fill of the fantastic beach and/or shops, museums and historical sites during the day and enjoy a drink on the deck and watch the sky come alive with the beautiful sunsets and relaxing vision of osprey gliding through the sky with the blue and silver glistening of the water as a backdrop. After 2 days, you'll want to be added to our list of regulars! See ya next year!


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I guess the last yonko commanders we've seen in this latest arcs show how differently you can be powerful in the new world.
Jack being so mean and powerful
Cracker with a smart use of his DF
Katakuri with crazy CoO
Smoothie having long legs
Beside being hyped so much Kata has yet to show an overwhelming power to finish Luffy, he maybe relied to much on being one step ahead to develop more strength to crush enemies, also having BM on top of him
Btw being a Yonko means to be way over this level and I think we've seen this in this Arc (and also in Marineford), where a single person made more damage than all of the other characters.
The point on katakuri is about progression. Luffy couldn't be already at yonkou level otherwise the story would suck and be shallow. It has to be shown that, even with G4, he has a long way to go before taking Kaido head on. Once he master CoO he'll going to awake his fruit, and then he needs to release his Conqueror's Haki.
Awakening at this point is a case and I believe that this part will be settled before fighting Kaido. What Oda said in recent interviews made me think that before Wano (or Kaido anyway) we are going to see another major fight of Luffy and to me that would be against Weevil, later on the story would not make sense, and that Awakening will be found in that fight. I'm really curious to see what Oda want to do with Luffy awakening since he's been crazy creative with his fighting style through all series.
In any case, Kata is going down, maybe Luffy will spare him if he let him pass after being subdued just to be kind with flambe' but there is no way he's not going with his back on the floor.


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This fascinating ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation encourages Christians to live according to the Spirit, which produces godly traits ("the fruit") to be part of our lives- Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, & Self-control.
These traits are impossible to have by our own efforts, but this chart will show believers how to walk by the Spirit and grow
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Nowadays is seems that the best way for new music to reach the masses is to be featured in a TV commercial. Especially a commercial as well-crafted as Heineken's The Entrance featuring The Asteroids Galaxy Tour (yes, the entire band is actually in the commercial). The song is called The Golden Age from the band's debut album Fruit. The cute blonde in the slinky black dress is lead singer Mette Lindberg. The creative agency is Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam which hired Frederik Bon to direct the commercial as well as 13 short films that elaborate on the different characters (e.g. Big In Wonderland). Originally, these shorts were only available on Heineken's Facebook page where you had to Like each one to view them.
Not since Apple's Get a Mac campaign (featuring John Hodgman as PC and Justin Long as Mac) have I paused to watch a TV commercial (though the original T-Mobile 4G commercial comes to mind but that was more for Carly Foulkes than it being a clever knock-off of Apple's).
I have not seen the sales numbers yet but it is clear that the Open Your World campaign has successfully reinvigorated the beer label while at the same time help make a little-known Danish pop band an international sensation.


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Do you have a plan for keeping in touch with the billions of business cards you have laying in a stack on your desk that you collected at your last networking meeting? You do need a plan if you intend to keep in touch.
So, you met some great people/businesses that you'd like to keep in touch with, now what? The next step is reach out via social media, or e-mail to stay connected. Here are some guidelines:
• Follow businesses you liked on their social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest) business pages.
• Connect on LinkedIn with folks you met and make sure to include where you met them and maybe even something you talked about. Also, make sure you have a updated picture on your profile.
• Follow up with people when you say you're going to and with the information you promised. Nothing's worse then an "I'll call you" and then never hearing from them again (sound familiar?)
"Disturb the comfortable. Get intentional. Let's live life on purpose." ~ Daniel Decker
• Don't use the wrong name when you e-mail or connect with the person on LinkedIn. We have to admit, we've done this before when we were in a rush, but we try to never repeat that mistake.
• Compose a quick response – one that you can adjust depending upon the circulstance – to send to anyone. Next time copy and past (with adjustments, of course) and send. Keep it short. No one ever said paragraphs must be 4 or 5 sentences to be effective. Shorter paragraphs work well and can be easily digested. Cut the fluff. Be clear. Wordy is not better. It's confusing.
• Better yet… pick up the phone! I use to be afraid to make the call. Remember, this is not a cold call… you already met them at the networking event. There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of. Ask yourself, "What is the worse thing that could happen?" Hmmm. They may not want to meet with you. If you can handle that… make the call. You can't win them all and if you don't make the call, you'll never know. That, I can't handle – not knowing does not serve me well. 😉
It's not always comfortable to follow-up… and if you want success with networking, you have to do it anyway.
"People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence." ~ Jack Canfield
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You now know all three kinds of structures used in Structured Programming: sequence, selection, and iteration. You also know how to use flowcharts to illustrate those structures.
Make a full-color poster that shows a detailed flowchart that describes how to play a turn of the board game, Monopoly. Your poster must be larger than a single sheet of letter paper.