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Since I started this blog, I've been saying that this sort of venture isn't something I would be able to do alone, and thankfully right from the very beginning I haven't had to. I've had some of the premier bowlers in Canada contribute to this site, making what I think a very valuable resource for any 5pin bowler. I've been working with an idea to take a glimpse into the minds of the prominent figures in our sport. Taking this idea and running with it, is Steve Barker. Over the course of time, Barker will be picking the brains of bowlers across Canada for your reading enjoyment. What better way to start Barker's feature on this site, than with the man sits at the top of Ontario's top 90 bowlers of all time, Fraser Hambly.
23 Questions with...Fraser Hambly
In most sports, the greatest players can often be recognized by one name. Golf has Jack, Arnie, Ernie, Phil, Tiger and Elin (oops). In hockey, you knew who the announcers were talking about if you heard Gordie, Wayne or Mario. 5-Pin has a few of their own, but the most recognizable has got to be FRASER.
Inducted into the O5PBA Hall of Fame in 1989, Fraser Hambly's accomplishments and contribution to our game is incredible. He is the only 4-time Ontario Open Singles Champion and turned those wins into 2 National Titles to go with a Silver and a Bronze. He has also won 5 Open Team Championships in Ontario. Between the Open and the Masters, Fraser has won a National Championship in 5 decades! In addition to winning adult league High Average titles in 6 consecutive decades, he has also won 60+ tournaments, spanning 6 decades. In 1974, Fraser won the Canadian Invitational Singles, netting $10,000! (Worth about $100,000 now)
A 10-time winner on the regular MBAO tournament tour, Fraser has also won 9 Senior Scratch titles. Fraser has thrown an incredible 16 Perfect games (2 sanctioned), an 1162 triple, 1654 for 5, 3087 for 10, and held a league average of 289!!
A member of the C5 All-Century team, Fraser was also voted Ontario's #1 Bowler of all-time in the 1999 "Top 90" list.
I recently had the privilege to delve into the mind of a legend;
Fraser, we appreciate you taking time for us.
At what age did you start bowling? 12
Did you play YBC?
No, but I played CJBC (Canadian Junior Bowling Congress) for a few years, before our team was banned for bowling in a men's league and accepting prize money.
Do you recall what you averaged back then?
At 12, I averaged 212; at 13 and 14, I averaged in the 240's; at 15, I averaged in the 270's; at 16, I averaged 287 (admittedly, scoring conditions were easy)
Most of us know that you throw a classic medium-speed back-up ball.
How many steps do you take in your approach?
I take what I call a 3 1/2 step approach, the first "step" being a shuffle step with my right foot to start the approach.
What do you use for a target?
I use the arrows for the most part, but I also use the boards between the arrows, and I often look down the lane past the arrows to ensure getting the ball out.
How many league games do you currently play per week?
I play 4 games per week and have done that for the last 8 years, usually throwing in 1 practice session. * I'm currently not playing the 2nd half at Bathurst – retirement looms?)
What is the highest number of leagues you've ever played at one time? 3
What is your current average? Rather not say, let's just say it's embarrassing.
What is/was your highest EVER league average? 289
At what stage(s) of your development did your average drastically improve, and what lead to the significant change?
My average improved dramatically after my first year of bowling (212 to 242) mainly because I was bowling more, starting to set pins, and receiving some basic instruction. The manager (Dick Bell) at Shea's Avenue Road also let us bowl for free quite often, much to the chagrin of the owner. We would take turns setting pins for each other.
Then after 2 years in the 240's, my average went up to over 270. This was mainly due to instruction by Ted Datzeff. He spent quite a bit of time with me, and really stressed rhythm, balance, consistency and a never-give-up attitude. I also started bowling in one of the top men's major leagues of the day, and got to see just how the best players went about their business.
In your prime, did you normally practice each week?
I normally wouldn't practice in my prime because I was bowling 2/3 leagues, bowling all kinds of sweeps (money games after bowling), and bowling all kinds of tournaments. I suppose the sweeps (especially the smaller ones) were a type of practice. If my game got a bit off, I would occasionally throw in a practice session, and concentrate on the fundamentals.
Did you specifically practice before a big tournament?
With the amount of bowling I was doing, I would seldom practice before a big tournament. If anything, I would bowl less, so that I would be fresh mentally and physically for a big tourney. The famous golfer Jack Nicklaus was one of the first to use this type of "peaking", and Tiger Woods has certainly followed this method
If so, what methods/drills do you use?
When I did practice, I would try and find a condition similar to the upcoming tournament, and work on the speed and rotation of the ball that I thought would be effective. I also always spent some time shooting corners.
Personalized bowling balls have been around for just over 20 years now. Before that, players had to adjust not only to different lanes, but to the different sizes and types of house balls. While personal balls are good for the image of 5-Pin, I also think that they have leveled the field somewhat because players can use different balls for certain conditions. Would you agree with that assessment and do you think that they're good for the game?
I think that personalized balls are wonderful for the sport, in that it gives the sport a more professional look, and that bowlers take pride in owning their own equipment. It's great that any bowler can get a ball that fits their hand properly and feels the right weight to them. That being said, I do feel that personalized balls level the field somewhat, but to only a very small degree. They do help with varying lane speeds, but the bowler still has to be able to read the lanes correctly, and execute the shot. I think the sad part is that bowlers nowadays don't have to learn as many different shots, but I still feel the best bowlers (not the best equipment) will prevail most often.
How many "sets" of balls do you own? 4
How many would you normally take to a tournament? 3
It amazes me how many different balls some players take to an event. I think that some people are too quick to change balls, rather than fixing a technical flaw or making a different adjustment. Plus, even when they're playing okay, in the back of their minds they must be wondering how their other balls might be working. What do you think? Are you of the mindset that you should adjust yourself first, or do you think the more tools in the box, the better?
I agree with you 100% that some people are way too quick to change balls. I remember bowling in a tournament where one of the guys warmed up with almost every ball being a perfect strike with proper rotation and speed, only to change balls after the 4th frame because of a poor start. His first 2 games were terrible, before he switched back to the original ball and bowled great – it was a perfect example of way too quick a change.
I personally always start with my preferred rubber balls, and if I don't like the way they're reacting, I'll try a few adjustments. If the adjustments obviously aren't working, then I'll try different equipment. I have to be convinced in my own mind though, that it's not my poor technique causing the problem before I'll switch equipment.
What is/was your favourite event to compete in, and why?
The Ontario Open has long been my favourite tournament. Not only do you have to beat almost all the best bowlers in the province to win the Singles, you have the added thrill of Team play in an unmatched atmosphere anywhere else in 5-pin bowling. You have the thrill of the qualifying rounds in Hamilton, and the unparalleled excitement of the Stepladder Finals in front of a fired-up crowd.
What is/was your favourite bowling centre(s), and why?
I think my 2 favourite centres over the years were O'Connor Bowl and Willow Bowl. O'Connor was the first "modern-type" centre and it still holds up well even today. The owner John Martin was truly innovative – he held the first 10 game big money tournament (O'Connor Open), and he held many other important tournaments over the years, including the Marathon and the Canadian Invitational with a $10,000 first prize. I was very pleased to win both these tournaments. The early CBC shows were also held at O'Connor, and for years it was certainly the premier bowling centre in Ontario.
Willow Bowl was great in that the proprietors were very particular with having great conditions at all times. It also had the Friday Men's Major league where virtually all the best bowlers in the city played – you had to shoot about 290 to win the high average, and there would be more than 20 players over 270 in the peak scoring years, partially attributable to the original blue band. Then there were the famous "sweeps" during and after Friday night bowling.
Which conditions/environments do you prefer? String or Freefall? Freefall
Wood or Synthetic? Wood
If you are throwing the ball consistently and are punching HEADPINS in bunches, how would you normally adjust?
The first thing I would try would be to move my starting approach spot ½ - 1 board either left or right.
If that didn't work, I would try and slow my ball down either with a shorter approach or a shorter backswing.
Next, I would try and change my aiming spot slightly.
If those didn't work, I would try and switch to either a softer or harder ball.
If none of those worked, I would make a big move on the approach (at least 5 boards).
If I was still picking headpins, I would just accept the fact that some days, no matter how hard you try, you'll just pick a bunch of headpins – it's just part of the game.
If you needed 16 points in the tenth frame to win a match, what strategy would you use? In other words, would you throw normally or play thin/chisel? Explain.
In my prime, I would always play thin. During a year in the early 80's, I saw 5/6 tournaments lost in the last frame, when the bowler only needed a mark to win, and punched a headpin. If you play thin, you might get a strike, leave a corner or get a chop-off or miss the headpin. If you strike you win, and any of the others leave you alive for a spare and the win. To play thin though, you must practice this shot, and be at the top of your game and have every confidence that you can pull it off.
What was the best or highest scoring match that you were involved in?
I'd like to mention 3 matches in particular.
One of the the best matches I was ever involved was actually a sweep. It was after Friday night bowling at Willow Bowl in the later 60's, and 4 of us were banned from the big sweep because we were winning too much of the money. So we decided to have our own sweep of 10 games at 50 cents up and down the line. The bowlers all turned out to be Hall of Famers – Holly Leet, Jimmy Hoult, Rusty Starr and myself. We all shot over 3000 for the 10 games, the high being about 3150, next about 3120, next about 3080 and last being about 3030. Rusty Starr was low and had to pay out $130, plus the lineage for a set like that! You knew it was something special because most of the other bowlers stayed around to watch the conclusion.
Another exciting match was when I won the Canadian Invitational in '74 and $10,000 (way more than I was earning as a teacher at the time). It was a 5 game final between the 2 winners of the qualifying round (120 bowlers in each). It was a back and forth match all the way, and in the 4th game, I picked 7 headpins in a row to be down about 100. My opponent started well the last game and I was still struggling. Fortunately for me, I started striking and he started picking. I ended up throwing the last 5 strikes to win by a narrow margin. I have to give my opponent Roger Dunberry a lot of credit, as he was first up on the lane to raise my arm in victory – talk about sportsmanship!
The '90 Ontario Open Singles was also a very exciting match. After winning a couple of matches to get to the final, I was behind all the way, mainly due to headpins on my part and good bowling by my opponent. He made a critical error in the 7th frame on a double to give me a chance, and as it turned out I needed to strike out in the 10th frame to win by a few pins. This was in the days before personal balls, and there was only 1 ball on the rack that I really liked. After getting the first strike, I had to wait for what seemed like an eternity, for the ball to come back, and I had to wait even longer after the second strike. I almost was going to throw another ball as the wait was excruciating and I was way out of my normal routine. At the last second it returned, and after I threw the third strike, I did something I had never done before – I ran onto the next approach and leaped up in the air. It was something very uncharacteristic for me and wasn't planned. It was just pure joy.
What is your proudest moment in bowling?
I'm going to use a collective here as my proudest moment in bowling is Ontario and Canadian Open wins. To have won the Ontario Open Singles and Men's Teams 4 times each and to have won the Canadian Open Singles twice and medaled the other 2 times make me especially proud.
What is your "most embarrassing" moment? (If any)
I've had several embarrassing moments, but the most embarrassing was when there was some media coverage for the newly renovated Shamrock Bowl. I was bowling an exhibition match against a reporter from the National Post. The approaches were very very slippery (at least that's the excuse I'm using, but I think it was a combination of that and choking) and I bowled 150. There was a silver lining though in that at least I beat him and the scores weren't put in the paper.
As mentioned above, you have a number of perfect games. The majority of people reading this are still looking for their first 450 game, but I know several people (Connie Ward, Jeff Forester, Shawn Morris, etc) that have thrown more than one. After throwing YOUR first 450, did the subsequent ones get easier?
I think they got a little easier in that you had the knowledge that you have done it before, but the 12th strike is always pressure-packed.
Now Fraser, I remember you throwing a 440 at the Open. Was there something funny you said to your teammates before the 12th shot?
It was actually during the championship match - Toronto versus York West. The match was high scoring and very close all the way, but we (Toronto) opened up a small lead in the 9th frame, and expanded it in the 10th. I was bowling anchor for the first time all tournament and when it came down to me, we had already clinched the title, which was very thrilling. I had started on 9 in a row, each one being important due to the closeness of the match. I threw the first 2 strikes easily enough, but then I think I was out of gas and I got very nervous. I got up on the approach, but didn't feel comfortable, so I came back and asked my teammates how we were going to split up the perfect game award (I think it was a trip). They laughed, but what I was trying to do was to get looser – unfortunately, in this case it didn't work, as I missed the headpin. I was never less disappointed in my life at missing a perfect game, as we were all so happy to have won the championship.
I understand that gambling used to be huge in bowling. In my first year at Zone qualifying for the Open, there were 3 guys who bet $1 per pin, up and down the ladder, over 20 games. This meant that the person who was last had to pay off both players that finished ahead of him, and whoever finished second also had to pay the winner. But I understand that there used to be "bookies" at the lanes who took all sorts of bets? Do you have any interesting gambling stories to pass along?
I only saw the bookies at the very beginning of my career at Spadina Bowl. They would set odds for almost anything: who would beat whom, the score you had to beat (250 for example – it would vary depending on the bowler). A very popular bet was "26". You bowled on say lane 1, and if you got a mark, you bowled 1 or 2 balls on lane 2. Using the old count, you won if you got a strike or spare on lane 1 and then got everything but the left corner on 1 or 2 balls on lane 2. Therefore you needed to count "26" in the first frame to win. The bookies liked this game best because the action was so fast.
One Friday night at Willow Bowl, there was a sweep after bowling for 50 cents a pin up and down the line. One bowler who was leaving right after bowling to drive to Florida, decided to play one game of sweeps .There were at least 20 bowlers in the game and he shot about 170. The average of the other scores was around 270, so he lost about $1000 in one game – remember this was in the 60's. When he showed up at bowling a couple of Fridays later, I asked him how Florida was. He said that it wasn't so good, as the farthest south he got after that game was Mississauga.
Growing up, what mentors or idols (if any) did you have? And how did they influence you?
As I mentioned earlier Ted Datzeff, had a considerable impact on developing my game when I was young.
As far as idols go, when we were in our teens we often watched the Toronto Singles championship. Rusty Starr was always so interesting to watch. He was a tall slender man, who had a monstrous medium-slow back-up ball, but he was deadly accurate and he looked like he never got flustered. Billy Hoult was always fun to watch, as he was so animated when he got on a roll. Bert Garside was also very interesting as he was referred to as the "Splendid Splinter". He was very thin with a beautiful high backswing and a smooth back-up ball and he was the master of gamesmanship. Jimmy Hoult was great to watch as he had a slow smooth delivery, good looks (chick magnet of his day) and a smile and kind word for everyone.
Holly Leet was the bowler who influenced me the most. He had transformed himself from a hard thrower into a finesse bowler when he realized the slower ball was more effective on the new blue bands, and especially on the Double Diamond machines. We were among the few bowlers who believed in shooting for the pocket rather than the headpin. We talked bowling a lot and agreed on most things. I was the new kid breaking into the established ranks and he gave me a lot of confidence that I had the goods to succeed.
Walter Heeney also provided a lot of encouragement and support as the years went on.
What current players do you enjoy watching, and why?
I enjoy watching all the really top players. It's fascinating to watch how both these women and men play, and to watch their different styles and attitudes. I wouldn't necessarily agree with everything they do, but they're fascinating to watch.
What positives do you see with the current "state" of the game?
It's great to see so many young stars coming up. It's also great that automatic scoring and all the other essentials to make bowling fun and easy for the masses are in place at many centres. NEB's Funworld is a perfect example of what 5-pin bowling can be for everyone, from the novice to the expert.
I know that number of centres and bowlers in Toronto is dwindling at an alarming rate. I attribute most of this to the fact that so many new Canadians now inhabit the city. Many of these people are from other countries, and have never been exposed to the Canadian game. Would you agree? Can you think of other reasons for the decline in the Big Smoke?
Outside of the fact that there are so many New Canadians in Toronto, the price of real estate in the city itself makes it very difficult to run a bowling centre when much more money can be realized from a sale. This compounds the problem for New Canadians, as there is often no centre nearby. In addition, there are so many other things vying for the entertainment dollar. 5-pin bowling seems to be doing best in smaller areas with a more homogeneous population.
For a time, both CBC and TSN carried different 5-Pin series. In watching reruns, I find it frustrating missing four frames from a match and then watching a player stand around for 3 minutes waiting for a pin to be reset!! Other than some editing issues, do you have any suggestions or format ideas that might improve any possible future broadcasts better?
I think the broadcasters should go back and focus on the Open and Masters National championships. This is where you have the real atmosphere and people are enthusiastically cheering for their favourites, not just some polite applause after each shot on the Pins game for example. Take curling for example – would you rather watch the Brier or the Skins Game?
With the advent of Facebook, email, etc, it's easy to stay in touch with the rest of the country. In my three Nationals, I haven't noticed anything too bitter, but I understand that there used to be a healthy rivalry between Ontario and The West. Was this the case?
I think the bitterness between the West and Ontario is way overblown. For the most part, the bowlers all respect each other – that doesn't mean you don't play hard against each other. I know one year we were playing a Western team at the Masters Nationals and 4 of the bowlers came over and apologized for their 5th bowler BEFORE the game even started, because they figured he would do something stupid. I think the actions of those 4 bowlers typify the attitude of the vast majority of all players from all provinces.
What, if anything, really concerns you about our game?
The thing that concerns me the most is the loss of bowling centres and bowlers. I am encouraged that there seem to be more younger people operating centres, and that there seems to be some stabilization in certain areas.
And finally, what advice would you give to a bowler who's looking to improve their game?
Outside of having the desire and dedication to improve, I think the most important thing is to learn to shoot for as high an average as you can. It's no secret that the bowlers with the highest averages win the most tournaments overall. To shoot your highest possible average you must be focused on each and every shot. Being able to do this will hold you in good stead when playing tournaments – this focus or concentration will be part of your normal routine and you won't have to call on something extra.
Fraser, thanks again for your stories, your insight and your time. I'm sure all of the readers will enjoy this as much as I did!


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|Kovalskaya, Natalia - Pennsylvania State University
|Mock, Norton
|Owens, Robert
|Deahl, Kenneth
|Whitaker, Bruce
|Roberts, Daniel
|Hammond, Rosemarie
|Averyanov, Andrey - University Of Moscow
Submitted to: Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/2/2012
Publication Date: 1/15/2012
Citation: Baker, C.J., Kovalskaya, N.U., Mock, N.M., Owens, R.A., Deahl, K.L., Whitaker, B.D., Roberts, D.P., Hammond, R., Averyanov, A.A. 2012. An internal standard technique for improved quantitative analysis of apoplastic metabolites in tomato leaves. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 78:31-37.
Interpretive Summary: Plant diseases cause major losses to farmers each year. The plant leaf is the site of the first line of defense against many foliar pathogens. There are several chemicals in the leaf that have the ability to regulate the interaction between a plant and foliar pathogens. These chemical regulators may determine whether the interaction will be resistant or susceptible. Here we report the development of a technique with increased precision to measure subtle changes in these chemicals as disease or resistance develops in the leaf. This was done by using an internal standard that we could put into the plant. By being aware of and being able to quantify these chemical regulators we will improve our understanding of the biochemical basis for plant resistance to disease. This information will be of use to plant scientists who are devising new strategies to improve disease resistance in plants.
Technical Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish a technique with sufficiently precision to monitor subtle changes in the concentration of apoplastic metabolites in tomato leaves. The plant apoplast is the site of the first line of defense against many foliar pathogens. This aqueous layer lining the airspace is enriched with secondary metabolites that can serve many roles including cell wall reinforcement as well as protection from environmental hazards, both biotic and abiotic. Previous studies with cell suspension cells demonstrated that the composition of the phenolics in the extracellular fluid was very responsive to inoculation with bacterial pathogens and pathogen elicitors. In tomato plants we also detect a compositional change in apoplastic phenolics of leaves as they became infected with the Potato Spindle Tuber viroid. Many of these metabolites are known to be redox sensitive and some are likely to possess bioactive properties. We needed a better technique to quantify subtle changes in the apoplast metabolites. Here we introduced the use of an internal standard that was found to be redox insensitive and did not bind to the cell wall matrix.


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PCB is one of the results of technology. It is a board over which you can find a circuit being laid out. The board has copper trace, one of the main components that carries electricity. A PCB can come with as many layers, but at least one side will have copper tracing. PCBs are all over the place. You can find them in modern cars, calculators, computers and microwaves, to mention a few.
With electronics and digital devices ruling the world, the demand for PCBs are only expected to grow. So if you are serious on starting a PCB business or looking to expand your existing PCB business, the time is just perfect! However not all of you can make profits with PCB business if all manufacturing and fabrication is done your home country, as it involves a lot of technical issues besides requirement for high cost professional labor and precision equipments. You better consider outsourcing.
What is PCB Fabrication?
The circuit boards need assembly services, where the different layers are bound together in a specific pattern. This is called fabrication. This is not an easy job, it requires a lot of expertise. While the mechanical engineers put together everything and are concerned about the board's dimensions and structure, electrical engineers work on the performance and efficiency of the circuit.
PCB fabrication requires the services of professionals who are highly knowledgeable and have rich experience. It is no ordinary fabrication, one small mistake and it gets reflected in the device's performance.
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If you find that your country is expensive, try China, the country that has taken over the world's manufacturing. The nation is also well known for PCB fabrication.
When you can find inexpensive resources in China, why look elsewhere?Below are the few tips to consider when you are looking for a reliable China PCB manufacturer.
PCB Fabrication In China
So if you are on the lookout for highly qualified PCB fabricators, PCB Fabrication and PCB Assembly Services In China could make the best option. China has resources and technology. The country has numerous PCB fabrication companies that are well equipped with the latest machinery. Moreover you can get PCB fabrication done at a very low cost, considering the cheap labor market in China.
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When you have all these barriers, do you feel it is worth going alone? Definitely not! Seek the help of a trusted sourcing agent.
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Whether it is a small computer or a digital watch or an iPhone, a PCB is making it work. You know how significant it has become!
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Serious about getting PCB fabrication done in China? If so, you have made the right choice!! You are in fact, a very good businessman.
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- Check whether the fabricator can take up fabrication of different board shapes so that you need not look elsewhere when you have different types of orders.
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- Is he genuine?
- Does he use quality components?
- Does he arrange for the shipment?
- Is he certified?
- Can he take bulk and rush orders?
- Does he possess precision equipments?
- Does he take deadlines seriously?
- How is his customer service? Here again, you need to check reviews.
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- You can concentrate on core business activities while the Chinese company fabricates PCBs as per your needs.
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- The other benefit is you will be gaining access to the newest technology.
If you are still thinking, you are wasting your time. New competitors emerge every day and you need to be on your toes to survive. When your competitor is able to afford his PCBs at a far lesser price than you, it most probably means, he has got them made in China. Why do you lag behind? Look for a genuine PCB fabrication service China today!
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While it is almost certain the Manchester United striker will leave Old Trafford, the queue of Serie A clubs lining up for his services are set to be left disappointed, according to his agent, Federico Pastorello.
"There are a lot of foreign clubs interested in him and I think his future will be abroad [outside Italy]," Pastorello said.
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With the Thermaltake Toughpower models has been present for some time on the PSU market. The series is now completely revised and given the code "XT" as a sign of a high-quality, powerful and more efficient psu, a modular cable management and a large and quiet 140mm fan. This is automatically controlled and has a follow-up control. So it turns on for a time after the the computer is inactive to handle the rest of the heat from the housing.
The stated life expectancy of 120,000 hours and the long warranty period of five years already show that in the Toughpower XT series is not only powerful but also very durable components are used. In addition to Japanese capacitors installed a Thermaltake DC-DC module. Thus the 3.3 V and 5 V lines are not created directly, but only diverted from the 12-V power line. This allows the PSU to respond more flexible with fluctuations in load and works more efficient.
Result of the efforts is a fuller-average efficiency of 86.87 percent, reaching 88.62 percent in the top even.This Thermaltake power supply has been certified 80Plus Bronze. To reduce the energy consumption that meets the Energy Star 5.0 TPX-875m and the Deep Power Down Mode C6.
On the other hand, requires power, this power supply is also harmless, but they are available. With 875 watts it This is the top model of the Toughpower XT Series and has output 72 A single rail at 12 volts . Three LEDs on the power supply indicate at a glance the PSU status and allow a targeted fault diagnosis.
A semi-modular cable management provides the connection for the transfer of power to the components. The motherboard connectors are firmly connected here. This concerns a 24-pin, one 8-pin EPS and a 4 +4 pin ATX / EPS connector. The other connections can be slipped flexible. There are two graphics cards for the 6 +2 pin and two 6-pin PCIe and SATA for peripheral eight, six 4-pin Molex and one floppy disk available.
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- Designed from the groud-up to operate 27/7 and up to 50 degree celsius environment to ensure maximum stability and continuous power output.
- Advanced double-forward switching circuitry offers lowest power loss to improve on power efficiency which decreases electricity bill.
- S.P.T. Indicator and FanDelayCool Technology allows for full visibility into power supply's status and performance while increase its overall reliability and long term operation.
- Best high quality Japanese capacitors & solid state capacitors with capability to deal with up to 105 degree celsius (221 degree Farenheit).
- Dc to Dc converter gives superior dynamic response and best system stability.
Technical specs:
- Dimensions: 150 x 86 x 160 mm (WxHxD)
- Fan: 140 mm (min 19.8 dB (A), 970-2350 U / min)
- Efficiency: 86.87% Ø, max 88.62% (50% load), including 80Plus Silver certification
- Active PFC (95%)
- Form Factor: ATX12V 2.3, EPS12V 2.91
- Power: 875 W
+5 Vsb: 3A (15 W)
- Connections (fixed):
1x 24-pin ATX
1x 8-pin EPS12V
1x 4 +4 pin ATX12V / EPS12V
- Connectors: (modular)
2x 6 +2- pin PCIe
2x 6-pin PCIe
8x SATA
6x 4-pin Molex
1x Floppy
- Warranty: 5 years
- Life expectancy: 120,000 hours
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When we make a mistake we like to make ourselves feel guilty. There's some kind of paradoxical pleasure that we get when we pity ourselves. It's as if we are satisfied by putting ourselves down because we think we are getting what we deserve.
For me, this often happens after I binge on junk food or catch myself spending too much time on social media. I sit there and feel guilty telling myself that I messed up. I repeat negative thoughts in my head and get lost in the feeling of immense disappointment. I know in my mind that this type of thinking isn't helpful and that it only makes things worse, yet I do it almost every time that I make a mistake.
This type of thinking is obviously detrimental. Not only does guilt make us feel bad, it is also a waste of time and leads to apathy. Guilt is a terrible motivator. It does not lead to change, almost ever.
In order to change this mindset we need to convince ourselves of a few things:
A. Our performance does not determine our value
In our culture, we like to correlate the value of a person with their performance at certain tasks. This makes sense in an economic sense. You are only "worth" the money you help generate for your company or for the economy. When it comes to our personal lives, however, this type of thinking is very destructive.
Our value as a human being is intrinsic. Our dignity as people cannot be taken away by anyone, even ourselves. Even if we mess up, we are still valuable because we are still human. As human beings, we matter not because of what we do but because of who we are.
B. Your thoughts lie
We often get trapped in negative thought patterns. We are not always in full control of our thoughts and our mind can sometimes torture us. One way to avoid these patterns is to realize that your mind is not always right.
Your mind lies to you. It tells you things that are logically false. It is important that you become aware of when this is happening and that you do not believe the lies your mind tells you.
You do not need to fight these thoughts, rather you need to accept that your flow of thoughts is going in a certain direction. You should accept that you are thinking these thoughts but you should not believe these thoughts.
C. You are worthy of compassion
Most of us are nice people. We care about others and wish the best for them. But why don't we extend this same compassion to ourselves?
You are I are just as worthy of compassion and forgiveness as anyone else we come in contact with. We should strive to treat ourselves the same way we treat our best friends and our favorite family members. We should be gentle with ourselves and have patience with ourselves even when we continue to make the same mistakes.
D. We are all flawed
Every single person you know has made mistakes. Think of the person you look up to the most. Even they have made embarrassing mistakes or struggled with bad habits.
When we make a mistake ourselves, it is important that we remember that others do the same. When we look at someone we are only seeing their success but behind their success sits a constant struggle with failure and a slow growing discipline.
With these things in mind, we can slowly shift our perspective of our mistakes. Yes, we mess up, but feeling overwhelming guilt will not change the situation. We must strive to learn from our failures rather than letting them pull us down further.


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Morning Musings: A Haunting Memory
AP // Alex Brandon
Once again, it was a tale of two halves last Saturday. The typical third-quarter woes from Coach Malzahn worry me. For whatever reason, his teams, whenever they take a double-digit lead of any kind, take their foot off the gas pedal in the second half. There was no reason Auburn should have allowed 23 points last weekend. There was also no reason Auburn should have only scored 44 points, considering its 35-point first-half performance.
Sure, you can get away with lethargic second halves against Ole Miss this season. But, you know whom that won't work against? Alabama, Georgia or even LSU. Fix it before it becomes a devastating problem in the near future.
Auburn's passing game… has shown significant signs of improvement over the course of the season, and it's really no secret why. Since Chip Lindsey has taken complete control over the play calling, Jarrett Stidham has completed 79.1 percent of his passes for 1,081 yards, five touchdowns and just one interception. And on the flip side to that, Auburn's receiving corps have become the most involved that I've seen in a very long time on the Plains. Six different Auburn receivers have at least one catch of 46 yards or more this season.
It's that variety in the passing game that will prove to be crucial if Auburn hopes to run the table this season.
LSU will be honoring Les Miles… and the 2007 National Championship team on Saturday afternoon. So a year after being fired, Miles will be honored while LSU plays the team that got him fired in the first place. We've come full circle.
Will Auburn beat LSU in Tiger Stadium… for the first time since 1999? Other than the 2014 National Championship, the most painful Auburn game that I have seen live was in 2007 in Baton Rouge.
"They scored too early" is what I kept telling myself after Brandon Cox threw a touchdown pass with just over three minutes left to take a one-point lead. Sure enough, LSU drove down close enough to be able to take a knee in the center of the hash marks and kick a field goal. But that never happened. Instead, Les Miles decided it'd be best to take a shot to the end zone. It was one of the most baffling coaching decisions I have ever seen.
Auburn's secondary was taken completely off guard, and Matt Flynn completed a 22-yard pass in the corner of the end zone to Demetrius Byrd to win the game. At 10 years old, I remember shedding tears that night over an Auburn game for the first time in my life.
Eight straight losses in Death Valley. The last time Auburn won in Tiger Stadium, I was two years old. This series has haunted me for my entire life.


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Last month we hit the road in our trusty Wicked campervan to be part of the crew that descends on the sleepy Austrian village of Kaunertal every year for the legendary annual UK Snowboard test. It was a sick week of park shredding, goggle tans and campfire ramp parties, and when it came to the DC/Whitelines/FBBB rail jam, the UK massive threw down to make it one of the best jib comps in living memory. If you weren't there, check the evidence!
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Since I was a teen I was not interested in having children. I'm not a kid hater or parent hater, but that lifestyle was never something that appealed to me. I like kids, I also like to hand them back to their parents at the end of the day. The decision to be child-free is not something I grew out of as I aged, if anything I became more steadfast in my decision to not have children. As a result, I had decided around age 20 to pursue sterilization. I wanted a vasectomy.
That vasectomy took me 15 years.
Not for lack of trying.
Understand that I have always taken my sexual health very seriously and was not after a vasectomy as an easy way to get away from condom use. A vasectomy won't prevent certain STDs the way a condom will. My decision to have one was purely for birth control. While I understand that sterilization has a permanence to it that other forms of birth control don't, in my 15 year quest to have a vasectomy it seemed strange to me that I didn't have the right to control my own reproductive health. As a man, the only form of birth control outside of a vasectomy that I had at my disposal were condoms, and condoms are all well and good, but they aren't as effective as a vasectomy.
Before I approached my doctor at age 20 to talk about a vasectomy, I did my research. I had asked him about it previously in passing and I'd also made a purely informational appointment with a urologist to better understand the procedure. I understood the effectiveness, side effects, consequences and permanence of my decision.
So, at 20 when I sat down with my doctor to talk about actually going through with the procedure, I made sure I was clear. I explained myself, my wish never to have children, my research and my understanding of the permanence of my request.
My doctor countered immediately with the argument that I was too young, and "What if you meet someone who wants to start a family," and something about how this is usually done when you are married and wish to have no more children.
Bottom line: "No. Come back later when you are older". No defined time frame, just "older".
At age 20, although I was headstrong, I never thought to argue or advocate for myself. I mean, you just don't argue with your doctor right?
Life moves along. I was age 25 and had moved to another city. When I was settled in I found a GP and had a physical done, and again asked about a vasectomy.
Same response. "You're not old enough, you're not married with kids, come back when you are 30". I also got a lecture on the use of condoms. I think my new GP thought I was trying to find a way to forgo condom use, which again, I was not.
When I was around 31 I had a new GP and was in a long term relationship. My then girlfriend also didn't want to have kids so I thought that for sure I would have success this time around!
Denied. At least he was the nicest out of my doctors. He said that this was a permanent procedure and that most men requesting it were married and already had kids. I did argue a little bit, explaining my firm decision to remain child-free and that I'd asked for the procedure several times since age 20. He asked me to wait a year, he'd put a note in my file and we'd talk. That seemed fair. Mostly, I just wanted to satisfy whatever arbitrary conditions there were.
Life got in the way. I married my long-term girlfriend and we moved clear across the country.
Again, I had a new GP and I expected the same kind of brush-off from her that I'd received from my previous GPs. My current GP is a no-nonsense, very clinical sort of doctor. Logical and to the point. I like her. When I told her "I am interested in getting a vasectomy" and said I'd already done my homework she simply gave me a referral.
Since she gave me the referral, I've occasion to chat with her and asked about the vasectomy referral. I was specifically curious if she would have referred 20 year old me to the urologist. Her answer was simple. "Yes, you are a well informed patient, and have obviously done your due diligence, so if you were that way at age 20, why not?"
The visit with the urologist was great. He was also very matter of fact, straight up. He asked 2 questions. One: Do you have kids? Two: Is your partner is aware of the procedure?
His response to my child-free status was "That's OK, I've met plenty of men not interested in having children". I also asked him a few questions. He would have performed the procedure on 20 year old me, if I was as confident and well informed as 35 year old me. This was bizarre. After being told for 15 years that I was too young, that I needed to wait, I was suddenly being told by two health care providers that they would have performed the procedure on me when I was 20.
After 15 years I finally was able to have the procedure and am confident that my wife and I will be child-free.
But I'm left with some nagging doubts about the path it took me to get here. Is relative youth reason enough to deny someone the right to control their reproductive health? Only about 5% of men who have had a vasectomy will ever have it reversed. I can see my previous providers' concerns about my age, as a study found that the younger a patient is when they decide on sterilization the more likely they are to try to have it reversed, but that's still a very small percentage. I also can't help but wonder how skewed the numbers are right now, as 90% of those who have had vasectomies are married or are in long-term relationships. I know that my vasectomy now falls into that category, even though I'd been trying to obtain it since I was 20. While I know I'm not in the majority, I have to wonder how many men like me are skewing the data, thus making it harder for men like me to obtain a vasectomy before marriage and reaching an arbitrary age.
So I'm left wondering, what was it that lead doctor after doctor to deny me a vasectomy over 15 years? Was it age, gender or were they placing their own morality above my medical wishes? I'm not sure, but looking back, it sure seems like it was all three.
In retrospect I would have told 20 year old me to go and find another GP and to agitate and advocate more. Lesson learned, I am now my own fiercest health advocate, as I should be. – Edited by Leslie Waghorn


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Today in history
Today is Thursday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2013. There are 320 days left in the year. This is Valentine's Day.
On this date in:
1895: Oscar Wilde's final play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," opens at the St. James's Theatre in London.
1903: The Department of Commerce and Labor is established. (It is divided into separate departments of Commerce and Labor in 1913.)
1913: Labor leader Jimmy Hoffa is born in Brazil, Ind., and college football coach Woody Hayes is born in Clifton, Ohio.
1920: The League of Women Voters is founded in Chicago; its first president is Maud Wood Park.
1929: Seven rivals of Al Capone's gang are gunned down in the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" in a Chicago garage.
1949: Israel's Knesset convenes for the first time.
1979: Adolph Dubs, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, is kidnapped in Kabul by Muslim extremists and killed in a shootout between his abductors and police.
1989: Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini calls on Muslims to kill Salman Rushdie, author of "The Satanic Verses," a novel condemned as blasphemous.
1988: A dramatic increase in Ohio's requirements for police office training has some Youngstown area departments turning to private police academies that are offering classes.
Youngstown Artist Bill Dotson's work, including drawings of Bernie Kosar, "Boom Boom" Mancini and Joe Montana, will be on view in the Donnell sports gallery at the Butler Institute of American Art.
Trumbull County schools are forming a consortium for the purpose of reducing the cost of dealing with asbestos in school buildings.
1973: The Mahoning County Board of Revision turns down 38 tax appeals filed by a Cleveland firm to reduce assessed values on various commercial properties in Youngstown.
U.S. District Court Judge Joseph P. Kinneary declares Ohio's 132-year-old law prohibiting abortion unconstitutional, saying it violates a woman's right to privacy.
1963: The Youngstown district's so-called "unfavorable labor climate, which has caused some firms to move away and others to avoid coming here, is not such an overwhelming problem," says John A. Logan, president of Ajax Magnethermic Corp.
Two bandits rob the Cross Drug Store at 114 E. Boardman St. downtown, escaping with the day's receipts of about $400.
A bill creating the Department of Industrial Development envisions a vast organization to attract industry to Ohio and create 200,000 new jobs.
1938: Trumbull County will be the first Ohio county to have complete voting by machines in the August primary after Judge Lynn B. Griffith rules that the lease contract by which the board of elections acquired voting machines is legal.
Five Youngstown district men, including the son of a Campbell policeman and the brother of a Struthers patrolman, are held in Portage county jail, charged with armed robbery in a $12 store holdup at Paris, 12 miles northeast of Ravenna.
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Jay Chung, president and CEO of Infinity Studios LLC, sat at his computer one day in April, 2005 and opened an email containing new images of his companys website sent to him by Michael Schneider, president of Fluidesign. The proofs were exactly what he envisioned when he hired the Los Angeles-based creative branding and web development agency to redesign the website for Infinity, an Asian graphic novel and animation publisher based in Richmond, California. The look was appealing to Infinitys audience; there was content that would garner repeat visitors, and it was easy to update and change.
In late 2004, Chung began planning the redesign the Infinity Studios website. Complex websites werent commonplace in his field at the time, but Chung wanted it to be informational and important to the community without being pushy or too sales-oriented. The site needed to support distributors, such as comic book stores, yet offer an ecommerce system capable of supplying customers directly.
He began his search with the keyword web design on Google. Fluidesign was one of the first hits. I met with many agencies, but at the end of the search I remembered Fluidesign even though they werent the cheapest, Chung says. Infinity executives visited to discuss expectations and ideas. Many other agencies sent their recommendations via email with no personal contact or attempt to learn about the business. (Fluidesigns) staff was between the ages of 22 and 30, they were interested in the industry and I thought they would put in the extra effort. Plus, I liked their work, Chung said.
After Fluidesign was commissioned, the firm began the re-branding process with research of Infinitys target market--Asian animation aficionados. It skewed toward 13 to 27 year-old males. The design team visited distributors, conventions, fan sites, exhibits and other venues to explore the communitys art and interests. Research showed the audience spent a lot of time online. This meant that it impress them would require an extra effort.
Fluidesign decided on a visually complex flash website with many visual add-ons that would allow the site to play with the users as they navigate. For instance, the masthead of the website has a design that will revolve around the cursor, the submenus are animated to dance up and down as the user selects them and book covers and graphics enlarge when scrolled over.
Attention to detail makes a website enjoyable, Schneider said. If users have fun and leave with the idea that there is more to see, they will return. Distinct colors and fonts were chosen based on research. Chung was surprised by the choices. I never imagined the colors would work, but everyone loved it so much that we now use the palette in all aspects of our company.
As the new site neared completion, the design team agreed that the old logo felt sorely out of place. Fluidesign decided to update it even though they werent commissioned to do so. The logo was given to the client free of charge because it wasnt in the estimate--and the desire to make everything work.
Since the sites primary goal was to inform, Fluidesign created and prominently placed news and recommendation in sections such as the Hot Box. In these sections Infinity can showcase favorite products that may not have received a lot of attention.
The firm also programmed the back-end of the website to be easily customizable by the Infinity staff. The Hot Box and news sections needed to be frequently updated and changed, so Infinity wanted a system that was quick and simple enough to use without programming expertise.
Since the new Infinity Studios went live in April 2005, the company has had a lot of positive feedback from distributors, who say the new site does a great job of building interest in upcoming titles. Chung has also seen a large jump in the number of visitors coming from distributors websites and an increase in repeat visitors.
In the past year, the site has undergone a few major updates, including the addition of a new feature that allows visitors to view pages before purchasing and to read entire books online. In Asia, large compendiums of graphic novels are released as a way to build interest in titles. This web component was added to make up for the lack of compendiums in the American market. This feature also boosts interest in titles that are mid-series. Chung says that sales decrease 30 percent for every title released in a series because people are hesitant to buy a book if they havent read the previous volumes. The feature combats this by enabling customers to read past volumes online.


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Jogurt KID
Active substance: Lactobacillus Rosell, Bifidobacterium Rosell
Indications: Renews the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract
Dose and quantity: N15
Pharmaceutical form: chewable tablets with grape flavour
Jogurt KID is a food supplement for children, an addition to daily meals.
Jogurt KID contains at least 1 × 109 viable lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus Rosell un Bifidobacterium Rosell.
Lactic acid bacteria are protected with Lallemand Inc. Bio-support™ system and Probicap™ technologies for selection of high-quality bacterial strains and enhancement of their stability, protection of probiotic bacteria strains against harsh conditions, such as peptic acid, heat shock, and compression.


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Commercial Solar Power Hampton – 25.506kWp – SunPower/SolarMax
This commercial solar energy solution was designed to off-set the average daily loads of a medical center in Hampton. The 3-phase solar power system is to reduce daytime electricity demand from the main grid while maintaining grid connection for required incremental shortfalls.
3-phase grid-connected commercial solar power plant comprising of 25.506 kWp roof-mounted Solar PV mount on a 30 degree tilt frame facing facing 10 degrees north north east.
2 x 12.753kWp Dual Tracking Solar Power Systems
Solar System Performance
The commercial solar power system will generate an average of 96.93 kWh per day (generation will fluctuate due to intermittent weather conditions and seasonal variances).
This system will generate a maximum daily average in Jan of 132.63 kWh per day and a minimum daily average in June of 68.86kWh per day.
The total average annual generation from this 25.506kWp Solar PV system is 35,376 kWh per year.
Solar Power System Components
- 78 x SunPower E20 327W mono-crystalline Maxium Solar Panels
- 2 x SolarMax MT13-2, 3-phase Inverters
- 26kW of Grasol roof-mounted adjustable racking systems
- Electrical components including all cabling conduit isolators and breakers etc.
Installation Overview
- 78 panels roof-mounted on Grasol adjustable mounting systems above switchboard location
- Inverters mounted in close proximity to main switchboard & housed in caged, lockable enclosure
- Interval Data Report analysis
- Circuit breakers, switch gear, cabling and electrical materials all included
- Fully installed and commissioned
- Independent System Certification
- Network Connection Applications & Submissions
Solar Equipment Brands
- SunPower – Since 1985 SunPower has been leading global solar innovation and delivering the world's highest efficiency solar cells featuring SunPowerMaxeon cell technology
- SolarMax – Established in 1991 by Sputnik Engineering, SolarMax manufacturers quality inverters from its headquarters in Switzerland and offer extendable 25-year service agreements, which demonstrate the quality of their product.
- 25 Years performance warranty on panels
- 25 Year product warranty on panels
- 10 Years on SolarMax MT8 Inverters
- 7 year installation warranty


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(Reuters) - Norway's Kjetil Jansrud clinched the World Cup Super-G title with victory on home snow in Kvitfjell on Sunday, continuing a remarkable run for home skiers at the resort.
Jansrud took advantage of the soft snow conditions to triumph in one minute and 37.44 seconds while several favorites failed to complete the course.
"It's the fourth time in succession a Norwegian wins the Super-G crystal globe. We're really the best!," Olympic champion Jansrud, whose compatriot Aksel Lund Svindal won the last three editions, told reporters.
Austria's Vincent Kriechmayr was second, 0.24 behind, with Canada's Dustin Cook, who was runner-up at the world championships in Beaver Creek, was 0.33 off the pace.
In the Super-G standings, Jansrud leads Italy's Domonik Paris by 123 points and can no longer be caught with just one event left at the World Cup finals later this month.
Thanks to his ninth career victory, Jansrud is now only 52 points behind three-times World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher of Austria, who will have a slalom and a giant slalom next weekend in Kranjska Gora to stretch his lead.
"I haven't given up on the overall World Cup but if Marcel keeps on skiing the way he has since the start of the season, it will be a little tight," he said, after emulating his success on the same piste last year.
"It doesnt really matter who wins the big globe in the end because whoever does will really deserve it. I will go to Kranjska Gora and see what happens," he added.
Jansrud is also leading the downhill World Cup standings ahead of Austria's Hannes Reichelt.
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Intern Bryce's Grandma Is a Thug [AUDIO]
With all of the collaborations that you hear on pretty much every song its nice to get one that features a real O.G.
Intern Bryce has been on some what of a break since he last dropped the 'Broke as f**k' remix a couple of months ago. Now he is back with a new track but he didn't come alone this time. He enlisted some help from some one that has been around for a while not in the rap game but in life. Yes I am talking about his own grandma they linked up to bring you this special Mothers day surprise.
So what mothers day was last week I know just listen to the song and stop worrying about stupid stuff like dates and times.


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Columbus, OH (PRWEB) June 02, 2014
Attending Buckeye's Electrical Contractor Seminar will empower you with specific and proprietary generator knowledge needed to understand and confidently install a generator. Additionally, you will get six hours of approved OCILB credit for attendance.
Buckeye Power Sales, the leading provider of on-site power systems, will present essential guidelines on setting up and utilizing generators, at multiple upcoming seminars in June. In addition, a guest speaker will present information on codes, permits, and residential generators. JD White, State of Ohio Electrical Contractor/Coordinator, will present this information for the Columbus and Cincinnati Seminars. John Labriola, Chief Building Official, will present at the Toledo and Cleveland Seminars.
President Tom Bohls said, "We are excited to bring this seminar back again this year to our current and future customers. Feedback from attendees from last year's event was very positive and we expect this year's to be even better."
The upcoming June seminar details are as follows:
Toledo Seminar
Date and Time: June 10, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn
Address: 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Columbus Seminar
Date and Time: June 18, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Venue: Creekside Conference Center
Address: 101 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Cleveland Seminar
Date and Time: June 19, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn
Address: 8971Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Cincinnati Seminar
Date and Time: June 27, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Venue: Wingate and Meridian
Address: 7500 Tylers Place Blvd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
In addition to the Ohio seminars, there will also be one in Indianapolis on June 26, 2014. If you need more information you can contact Tammi Cegledy at tcegledy(at)buckeyepowersales(dot)com.
Buckeye Power Sales generator presentations are meant to provide you with the basic skills you need to confidently size and install a generator. The presentations are as follows: Generator Sizing and Selection, Generator Installation and Generator Start Up and Service. Furthermore, they are offering six hours of approved OCILB credit!
About Buckeye Power Sales:
Operating since 1947, Buckeye Power Sales is a third-generation family business that is the oldest Kohler Power Systems distributor in the United States with branch locations in Indiana and Ohio. Their service and sales professionals help customers find temporary and permanent power solutions with residential and industrial generators for sale or rent. They are the only authorized distributor of Kohler Power Systems for Ohio, Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. For more information, visit http://www.BuckeyePowerSales.com.


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Monday, September 22, 2014
50% off Diaper Insert Organizer Storage Bag, $2.59 + Free Shipping
I like the idea of these to try (key word for me is try) to stay organized in the black hole that is a diaper bag! This would also be handy if you like to switch between different bags depending on the day.
50% off Portable Baby Diaper Nappy Insert Organizer Storage Bag Mother Bag (L, Pink or Blue) $2.59 + free shipping is included.
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For some reason, as a writer, I've always believed that once I had a book published, I would automatically feel like an author and know exactly what to do to become a successful one. Not!
My first books were published last fall and I am just now taking tiny baby steps into feeling like an author. I hadn't even filled out my author profile on Amazon or created an author website until this week, when finally I knew it was time to "own it."
And I'm not alone. I talk to many authors who feel overwhelmed by what needs to be done, and almost in a daze of how or where to start. Somehow we all had a sense of "write it and they will come." Yet that is far from reality.
I'm finally realizing that "stepping into an author mindset" has several stages to it:
- Have faith in your ability as a writer. While no writer is perfect, if we have the talent to put our thoughts and ideas on paper in a fashion that others can relate to or enjoy reading, that in itself is an accomplishment.
- Believe that others are interested in what you have to say and who you are. It doesn't matter if you have quirks or idiosyncrasies – we all do. Those quirks are what make you who you are and can be the very things that endear you to readers.
- Get comfortable with humbly (not egotistically) tooting your own horn. If you aren't proud of what you've written, why should anyone else get excited about it?
- Understand that part of being an author is sharing who you are and what you believe in with others.
- Take every opportunity that comes your way to promote yourself and your book(s)
You may be shy, but you'll have to learn how to make that work for you as an author. You may not like being in the public eye, but if you're not, your books won't sell. You may not like interacting with people, but it is people who will buy your book.
As I finally come to grips with the necessity of stepping into an author mindset, I realize that it is just one of the many opportunities that life gives me for growing, changing, and becoming a better version of who I am.


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Note: The video below is for demonstration purposes only and may not represent actual product.
Information on how to install the DJI A3 and A3 Pro flight controllers can be found in DJI A3 and A3 Pro Flight Controller Installation.
Introducing DJI A3 Flight Controller
Note: The video below is for demonstration purposes only and may not represent actual product.
Introducing DJI Lightbridge 2
DJI's Lightbridge 2 is an all-in-one solution that combines video downlink (complete with OSD), aircraft control, gimbal control, and video monitoring in a unified system. It breaks into two key components: the first, an air unit that includes connections for select Zenmuse Z15 gimbals as well as connection for A2, A3, or WooKong-M flight controller; the second, a special transmitter (radio controller) that incorporates the Lightbridge ground unit (a separate module on previous systems). The controller features mini-HDMI and 3G-SDI video outputs for connecting an HD display and a USB port for connecting a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. The controller provides dedicated camera and gimbal controls for convenient operation, while more advanced features can be accessed via the DJI GO mobile app.
Integrated Design
To simplify both installation and setup, Lightbridge 2 features just two key components: an air unit and a special transmitter (radio controller) that features the ground unit built in.
Dedicated Controls
In addition to standard control sticks for piloting, the remote provides direct access to key functions. It has dedicated hardware controls for photo and video capture, gimbal pitch control, Return To Home, as well as customizable buttons.
App-Based Control and Monitoring
Use the DJI GO app to control your camera, access intelligent navigation settings, and receive a live HD view of what the camera sees, all on your paired mobile device. Flight information including current status, full telemetry, location, heading, and more is displayed and updated live.
Multiple Output Options
A combination of 3G-SDI, USB, and mini-HDMI ports enables the controller to be connected to a variety of display devices – TVs, field monitors, FPV goggles, mobile devices, and more. You can even output video to several devices simultaneously by using a combination of ports.
Dual Video Stream
Lightbridge 2 can transmit video from two cameras simultaneously: the main camera used to capture video and photographs, and a second camera showing the First Person View (FPV). Output a picture-in-picture view via mini-HDMI or 3G-SDI to a TV or other external display, where the FPV is layered with the main camera view. The views and controls are completely independent so that the gimbal control will not affect the pilot view or the aircraft's navigation, and vice versa.
Built-In Battery
An internal, rechargeable 6,000 mAh LiPo battery lets you fly longer than AA-powered alternatives and simplifies charging.
Dynamic Radio System
To help ensure uninterrupted transmission, a high-speed processor chooses the best channel and bandwidth based on current distance and presence of any sources of potential interference. Additionally, when using the DJI GO app, you can choose to maximize video quality or focus on lower latency as well as manually change to your desired transmission channel.
Information on how to install the DJI A3 and A3 Pro flight controllers can be found in DJI A3 and A3 Pro Flight Controller Installation.
Working together with advanced diagnostic algorithms, the A3 flight controller can detect GNSS or IMU unit failure during flight. If redundancy is available, it seamlessly switches to another unit to maintain reliability and precision.
By using one A3 upgrade kit, the A3 flight controller will have double redundancy for both GNSS and IMU units.
By using two A3 upgrade kit, the A3 flight controller converts to the A3 Pro flight controller with triple redundancy for both GNSS and IMU units.
Note: The video below is for demonstration purposes only and may not represent actual product.
Information on how to install the DJI A3 and A3 Pro flight controllers can be found in DJI A3 and A3 Pro Flight Controller Installation.
5700mAh, 22.8V battery that comes with charge and discharge management. New and powerful embedded battery cells provide power to the aircraft during flight. Charge using the DJI standard charger or battery charging hub.
Model: TB48S
Capacity: 5700 mAh
Voltage: 22.8 V
Type: LiPo 6S
Energy: 129.96 Wh
Net Weight: 680 g
Operating Temperature: 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
Storage Temperature: Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C); More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)
Charge Temperature: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Max Charging Power: 180 W
Mounts on the top of the Matrice 600 Center Frame to serve as a platform that holds add-on devices, giving you freedom to create custom applications with the DJI SDK and expand your platform.
Note: This Upper Expansion Bay Kit is not compatible with the D-RTK GNSS when mounted on a Matrice 600.
Upper Expansion Bay Bracket (4)
Upper Expansion Bay Base Plate (1)
M3-8 Screw (14)
M3-6.5 Screw (10)
Used for mounting the DJI Zenmuse Z30 series cameras onto the Matrice 600 Series for high quality stable imaging.
Instructions on how to mount the bracket can be found here.
Used for mounting Zenmuse X3, X5, XT, or Z3 series cameras onto the Matrice 600 for high quality stable imaging and a flight time of up to 30 minutes.
Instructions on how to mount the bracket to Matrice 600 can be found here.
Lower Expansion Bay Plate × 1
Gimbal Bracket × 4
Lower Expansion Bay Connector × 4
X5 Mounting Key × 1
X5R Mounting Key × 2
Damper × 4
Gimbal Attitude Cable × 1
Gimbal Video Cable × 1
Gimbal Mounting Plate × 1
Screw Pack × 3
When using the Zenmuse X5 Series cameras, it is necessary to replace the original vibration absorbing board designed for the Inspire 1's standard Zenmuse X3 camera.
The Inspire 1 Pro Vibration Absorbing Board is made from shock-resistant magnalium which effectively absorbs vibrations.
Please refer to the DJI Tutorial video for how to mount the new vibration absorbing board.
(The Zenmuse X5 Vibration Absorbing Board is included in the Inspire 1 Pro kit. It is not included with the Zenmuse X5 kit and needs to be purchased separately.)
Additional information on DJI X-Series cameras can be found in DJI Zenmuse X-Series Camera Comparison.


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A driver's failure to yield right of way while turning left led to two pedestrians suffering serious injuries in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), on the morning of March 8, 2016. The crash happened at the intersection of Hampton Boulevard and West 26th Street.
According to police, a man in a car collided with an oncoming Jeep while attempting to turn off the boulevard. The car then spun out of control and slammed into a mother and son who were standing on the street corner. Both the pedestrians are expected to survive. The car's driver has been cited for causing the wreck.
This accident in Norfolk proves that pedestrians are always at risk from negligent and careless drivers, even when they are just bystanders. The mother and child remained on the sidewalk, never stepping into the roadway, and still wound up hospitalized following the car crash. Drivers also far too frequently run up onto sidewalks while impaired by drugs or alcohol, swerve onto shoulders when trying to avoid obstacles, and ignore laws that require slowing down and stopping for people using crosswalks.
Further, the Norfolk pedestrian accident raises questions about holding the at-fault driver accountable for settling the victims' claims for medical expenses and other crash-related damages. Representatives from the insurance company for the car's driver may try to argue that the woman and her son somehow placed themselves in danger, thereby relieving their client of liability.
Drivers in Virginia must stay off sidewalks and yield to pedestrians already in a crosswalk, so any victim of a driver who violates those rules should seek a skilled Virginia personal injury lawyer who can ensure their rights are protected


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This isuue has been brought up several times before by myself and others: http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/2001Jul/0082.html http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/2001Mar/0074.html http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/2001Mar/0085.html http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/2001Mar/0095.html http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/2001Mar/0098.html http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/1998Dec/0001.html http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/www-style/1996Apr/0029.html This discussion dates back to at least 1996, when I was first learning css. It is interesting that at almost every point, someone has suggested a new naming mechanism, myself included. Color names aren't that useful, so I don't use them. If I was creating an application that used named colors, I'd break use of the standard naming conventions and map an alternative naming scheme to RGB. If anyone out there knows the history of X11 colors, would you please provide more information, or a few links? My searches only bring up sites which list the X11 colors, and the link in the draft is broken, by the way. -Dylan Schiemann Ches wrote: I have to agree with Andrew on this one. Please do not require them. Sincerely, Franchesca Havas McKinney, Texas `°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°` ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Clover" <email@example.com> To: <email@example.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 9:19 AM Subject: Re: Last call comments on CSS3 module: color --------------snip---------------- Authors should not be encouraged to use the X11 colours. -- Andrew Clover mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com http://and.doxdesk.com/ -- Dylan Schiemann http://www.sitepen.com/ http://www.dylanschiemann.com/Received on Wednesday, 22 May 2002 12:28:08 UTC
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