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Has anyone seen those Tigers?Has anyone seen those cats? Here kitty, kitty, kitty Here kitty, kitty, kitty Where's those Tigers at?
-- A mocking sports chant used when the opponent's mascot is a Tiger
$138 million doesn't buy what it used to.
In the old days it could buy enough stars to guarantee you a playoff spot, even if it didn't come with a World Series title. The Yankees are proof of that.
Nowadays it can't even buy you a victory.
The Tigers, who have the second highest payroll in baseball, are the only team without a win after being swept by the White Sox and lowly Royals in Detroit.
Their performance is utter disappointing and embarrassing even for Tigers fans who are generally accustomed to mediocrity.
And things don't look much better for the struggling Tigers. Twelve of their next 14 games are on the road staring with a three games series against the Red Sox today. I can honestly see them coming back from the road swing and giving the 1988 Baltimore Orioles a run for their money. (The '88 Orioles started the season 0-21.)
The only bright side of the Tiger's struggles is that there will probably be an abundance of available Tiger-Diamondback tickets when the family visits Phoenix next month.


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Live music with new and established bands, exclusive interviews, tour bus gossip and rock 'n' roll antics are all lined up for a brand new online TV show: 'Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV'and there are 50 free tickets up for grabs for you to join a live audience for the filming of the first show, where you'll get to brush shoulders with rock 'n' roll royalty as well as some new indie kids on the block.
The brand new music show for the digital age aims to give new bands a much-needed platform to perform and get the exposure they need to break into the industry. While in their heyday, music TV shows provided an important platform for new bands, more recently we've witnessed the likes of Top of the Pops, The Chart Show and T4, among many more, all disappear from our screens despite a huge need and want for them from bands and music fans alike. But this is all set to change.
'Red Stripe presents: This Feeling TV' will be hosted by Radio X presenter and music lover Gordon Smart, and will feature a number of celebrity guests on the sofa. The show has also already received backing from the likes of Gallagher and 2016 standout breakthrough act, Blossoms.

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Dr. Sandra Steingraber, Ph.D, ecologist and mother, speaks quietly with a big stick. Her lovely voice and gentle presence belies her iron resolve to make a better world for her children. She is intimately familiar with disease and grief, and greed and manipulation and bodily invasions. She is courageous enough to live a life that contains truth-living and truth-telling to power.
EcoBirth produced a lecture by Dr. Steingraber in San Francisco, Oct 28, 2010. When I picked up Sandra from SFO, she asked me about my lineage here in San Francisco and she got to hear lots about my family having been in San Francisco since the 1820's. She was flying in from the Women's Conference in LA County and we got to do a little bashing of So Cal and Hollywood and celebrities and politicians- all in great array at the conference. We had a wonderful visit in her friend Judy's old Edwardian in the Mission District. And I got a sense of some of the contours of her life. She discussed how she determines which speaking engagements she accepts and how those decisions may impact the very real economics of her life. She tries to look at the sponsors of the conferences who so frequently invite her to speak. And in no uncertain terms she said she would go nowhere near an event that was sponsored by a baby formula company.
This struck me as a brave act of integrity and a model for how we all might try to figure out how to accommodate ourselves to live in this imperfect world. Somehow we want to balance taking a stand for something we perceive as truth, but without being rigid, doctrinaire and irrational. I envy her the privilege of having a platform to speak truth to power which may have some good influence in the world.
I tie this impulse into EcoBirth, which recognizes the connections we have with our surroundings, our world through so many generations. Yes, it does matter where we were born and raised. And it does matter how our Mother Earth is treated, because we personally embody that current lack of care in our wombs and pass it onto two generations after ourselves. It does matter that the human qualities of greed and indifference affect how we birth our babies, what milk we can feed them from our own breasts and what food is nourishing from the bounty, given to us as a gift, from Mother Earth. So when do we realize that we will take a visible stand? We listen closely to those courageous people who show us how to do it with grace and openness, like Sandra.
Dr. Steingraber, besides being a mother and an ecologist, is an author, and cancer survivor, and an internationally recognized authority working to break the silence about cancer and its environmental links. Continuing her investigation begun in her first book, Living Downstream, Steingraber's book, Having Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood, explores the intimate ecology of motherhood, which is both a memoir of her own pregnancy and an investigation of fetal toxicology. Having Faith reveals the extent to which environmental hazards now threaten each stage of infant development. In the eyes of an ecologist, the mother's body is the first environment for life.
Sandra has been able to communicate through her beautiful prose and her poetry the naming and recognition of what is happening to our world now, so we can understand it. The wonder, joy and beauty of our world shines in her language and is embodied in her life. That evening we had the honor of listening to a woman who walks the walk and is a guide to us on how we can do it too.
I said to Sandra, "Thank you for your filling the space for all of us as spokesperson naming the perils that are hard to hear about our world. Thank you for being visible to the entire world, especially those in power, acting with integrity and courage. Thank you for being a good mother to your children and to our children and to all our creature kin's children."
Please visit my posting of the lecture at http://ecobirth.blogspot.com and hear Sandra's provocative answers to the below questions:
1-In Having Faith, you took an intimate, scientific look at pregnancy, fetal development, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Yet the book is also a spiritual journey, so beautifully displayed in the chapter on Faith's birth itself. What have you learned of the sacred in our lives—in the connections between mother and child and environment—from that experience?
2-What part does grief and suffering play in this conscious understanding of the world and its imperiled trajectory about which you seem to want to enlighten us?


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German Hand Keys
German Morse key from World War II, made by Hans Widmaier in Munich in 1940-patent nr 720 581.
The marking inside the lid show Type TZ2 and H.Widmaier. Munchen 9. This key was used by wehrmacht during 1941-45. It is of all Bakelite construction with dimensions of 13cm x 8 cm. This key is the most common version found and was manufactured between 1940 and 1945.
The expert mechanic and engineer Hans Widmaier founded a factory for communication devices and precision electro mechanical apparatus circ 1923/24 in Munich. Components were manufactured to 17 national and international patents for telegraphy and telephony, including a Morse writer manufactured from brass which was mainly used on the Turkish railway. In May 1940, Widmaier announced a "Morse taster" to the patent nr 720 581 where the pivot brackets were joined by a bridge to form a common framework with the base plate all made in one piece. The construction prevented the pivot brackets being forced apart when adjustments were being made
Widmaier also introduced two screws underneath the contact springs, which could set the hardness of the contact fence. After the war, Widmaier carried on producing some Morse keys but mainly switches, keyboards and other components mainly for the automotive industry.
The secret list of manufacturing companies for weapons, ammunition and equipment of the Supreme command of the army showed the company, Hans Widmaier, precision engineering and apparatus engineering, factory Munich 9, Birch guide 5a. In October 1941 the character "æ" were stamped to label their products, this denoted their manufacturer's code.
After 1945 the casing changed as can be seen in the above image of another key manufactured after 1945. The date is evident from the markings inside the lid notably D.R.P. 720591. H. Widmaier. Munchen 25. The key lid has more rounded corners and has a H.W. Motif inside the circle on the outside of the lid. Little else appears to have changed and the base still has the lateral guides which allowed it to be pushed into a retaining bracket.
German Klopfertaste M.99 Knocker Key
The Morse Key of the RTV Empire Telegraph Administration and Railroads from 1880 – 1900 manufactured by Hartmann & Brown, Frankfurt aM. It was reproduced by other manufacturers, this one probably made by Telefunken in the 1920's . The new Klopfertaste M.99 became the most common key used during the 1st World War by German troops.
The base is manufactured out of wood with routing for the cabling on the underside. The Key arm/contact and three cable connections were made out of brass and nickle plated.
German L.T. 2 "lehrtaste 2" Wehrmacht/Luftwaffe practise key
This key similar in design to the M.99 has a complete Bakelite base mounted on a 2mm steel base plate. This example S/N 8033 is complete with the original cord but missing its plug. Its nameplate states its model number L.T. 2, serial number 8033, Anf.Z. (Order number) FL. (Fly) 127000 and the BAL 130 (Bau Amt Luftwaffe) acceptance stamp in an octagon. It was standard issue practice key for the Luftwaffe. Circ 1938 – 1945.
German L.T. 2 "lehrtaste 2" Wehrmacht/Luftwaffe practise key minus baseplate.
German Telegraph Key "Baumuster T1" circ 1935 – 1945.
"T1 Type" Key "T1" or even "T1" is the most famous Key of the German Wehrmacht. Its production goes back to 1934/1936 as examples have been found with the date cast in the lid. It has a black or dark brown plastic socket, a lid with the notice "before opening pull plug out" and above a high-voltage arrow and a circle, as well as a cable outlet on the right side with a bend relief spiral. Normally closed and normally open contacts are resilient.
The "Type T1" is mounted on a black metal base with associated rubber shoe to prevent slipping when on a desk, also Anf.Z:Ln 26902, message relating to the air force. It was produced by different manufacturers; one as the example above carries the logo "k|k" which is the company logo of Konski & Krüger. The key "Type T1" was used in many applications among others in larger aircraft with the radio FuG10. A stamp, as "BAL 561" in an Octagon, is the acceptance stamp of the services supervision air force OKLM, command air force, Reich Aviation Ministry, from the respective manufacturer. A variant of the key "T1" in the cover instead of the circle has the company Diamond by Telefunken and the name "ST563X". Their black base plate has two side rails for attachment to a wall mounting found on aircraft.
German Hand Key T.a.P. circ 1940.
Another variant of the T1 is the "Ta.P" key, which is marked on the cover with this abbreviation in a circle. The Key "Paula", as it was fondly known among soldiers was popular; there was also a version with two springs, to allow a very soft setting. The above key is in good condition and complete with cord but missing its plug.
German Hand 'Lorenz' T2 key made by Telefunken.
s/n 140129 circ 1940.
This key is the "Lorenz key," or German T2. It can be seen in Morsum Magnificat Number 46, page 44, on the very left. It has a hinged lid and a metal base mounting plate which comes out under the knob instead of extending out as a rectangle. Like the 'Siemens' T1 key, it has a nonslip rubber pad on the bottom, but with a crosshatch pattern. The plastic block on the left with the red "lightning" arrow on it appears to be a door interlock switch, to prevent the key from functioning unless the cover is engaged down. These smaller and lighter T2 keys used in German aircraft during WW2 were called Lorenz Keys after the company that initially developed them although later were made by several factories.
German Hand Key: The famous "mouse" key TKP.
Used in mobile radio sets and tanks of the Wehrmacht - Circ 1944
This key is the famous "mouse" key of World War II, one of the workhorse keys used by the German military. This particular key has the half button and is dated 1944. Like most mouse keys, it has a clam type flip up cover. It is a small key, only three inches by one and a half inches. The knob is slightly concave which is also typical of German keys in general. The Bakelite parts are a marbled brown colour and the most common type of these keys found.
German Hand Key: The famous "mouse" key TKP. Circ 1944
This key is the famous "mouse" key of World War II and due to its colour is the scarcer and most sought after by collectors. This example has everything, both a perfect tortoise shell Bakelite clam case and the stamp of the German Wehrmacht with the spread eagle perched on a Swastika and We A. 776. These keys are very tactile for an instrument that spread the commands of terror during the Second World War and is in extremely good condition, it is clearly dated 1944.
German Hand Key. The famous 'mouse' Key TKP:
This is the Airforce exercise version of the famous Mouse key with full round button dated 1941. It is mounted on a flat piece of sturdy metal like many other German keys from WWII.
German Telegraph Key Junker M.T. Honnef/Rh D.B.G.M.
In 1926 engineer and marine captain Joseph Junker founded a factory in Berlin in which he made radio equipment as well as equipment for submarines. One of his earliest products was the Junker telegraph key. At the end of World War II, Junker moved the factory to Honnef just before Joseph died in 1946. The company bearing his name, however, still produces fine morse keys to the present time. The later model above says "Honnef/Rh" on the base and is called the "M. Early versions have a gap adjustment screw with micrometer sprung ball indented adjustment with a numbered top face This model has no numbered face but still with ball indented adjustment modern versions have just a nitrile 'O' ring giving friction to the screw thread.
German (G.D.R.) MT50
Produced by VEB Funkwerk Koepenick GMBH – Berlin-Koepenick-RFT-Ostd, Wendenschlos Strasse 154, the MT 50 was East Germany's answer to the well-known and widespread used Junker Telegraph key. The MT 50, cloned the main mechanism, except for the click stop adjustment. Even the spark-proof circuit used the same components, except for the impedance. The MT 50 used the honeycomb technique used by Junker in the first 30 years of production (DRP), replaced later by the same component but wrapped like a doughnut used in production from the 40th year in order to reduce production costs.
This key had the classical lines of the Junker and even mirrored details like the steel base with non-slip pads which was identical in size. The spring adjustment is based on the principle of the lever and is virtually identical. On the MT 50 the spring stands on a steel ball, which in turn is supported at the bottom of the lever, the most practical solution, rather than by the full brass cylinder of Junker almost sealed like a piston. Closed key contacts are tested for a voltage of 200 V max. Its production started in 1955 and continued until 1990.
The key was made for a variety of uses and the lid that protects the mechanics and is almost air tight and moisture proof. Also part of the lever is protected by a hood made of a clear LaTeX elastic band held in place by a double circular metal support (one internal and one external) fastened with three screws. It was equipped with a connection cable length 140 cm and a 6 pin connector mod. EBD TGL 24685. The MT 50 between 1955 and 1975 was used in most public administrations of EAST Germany then also called DDR and it was the key to excellence for all coastal stations and standard key to postal administration for the NVA (Nationale Volks Army) for the Navy and merchant shipping.
German Key Type ZTK 129 s/n 359631 Manufactured by Telefunken circ 1933 early version.
German Spark Hand Key circ 1925.
This German hand key has replaceable large spark contacts and Navy style knob. It is nicely manufactured from steel with Bakelite knob on a pertinax (hard paper) base complete with original cord. Measures 14 cm long and weighing 320g. Obtained from Bohemia, Czech Republic in 2013. No manufacturer marks so any clues welcome.
German Hand Key manufactured by Allei 1938.
Allei - were manufacturers in the 1930s and 1940s and had registered workshops for precision engineering run by Alfred Lindner in the (Leipzig district), supplier of radio parts and accessories). The annually published price lists included every componant that was needed for the self construction of radios for commercial equipment with more than 130 subgroups. In addition, Allei issued ten craft books for the price of 25 Pfennig plus 5 Pfennig for Postage. These superbly crafted booklets provided skills and knowledge of the circuits required for the construction of selective Superheterodyne receivers. Issue 3, which appeared in the first edition in 1934, introduced people to the area of shortwave and contained a Morse Key at the end. A tube oscillator (RE084), as well as neon lamps and a tone buzzer which was described as a training device.
Part No. 76 in the catalogue of 1938 was a "Allei key for the amateur", available with concave or convex control knob and if necessary with isolated lever, cord and plug and white Frost-painted dust protection Cap. In the catalogue of 1939 under no. 76E Allei offered an iron base plate for the Allei keys described as to prevent slipping during rapid operation, the keys no. 76 and 76 S can be fitted with a 1/4-pound iron base plate. This iron plate has a rubber brushed on existing footprint and can be subsequently attached by means of four fixing screws on each Allei-keys. In this way, the keys gets absolutely secured. Price of iron base plate complete with four mounting screws RM 2-.
This Key apears to be identical to the Allei design and may have been a variation of their Amateur Key but no official manufacturer markings are present.
Purchased in Germany 2013.
German Hand Key manufactured by E.Leybold Nachfolger A.G. Köln Bayental circ. 1910/20
Information aquired from the wonderful key collection shown on the website of Peter DK7JC.
German training key manufactured by Bing Brothers of Nuremburg 1920.
Near mint condition in original box.
The famous firm of Bing Brothers (Gebrüder Bing) was established in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1866, as a small distribution company for kitchenware and later toys by the brothers, Ignaz and Adolf Bing. Iganz had worked as a traveller in tinware and was aware of the marketing potential for this product. Business flourished and in 1869 the brothers decided to establish their own factory firm at Karolinenstrasse, employing 100 factory workers with more working at home. At the Bavarian State Commercial and Industrial Exposition of 1882 the firm exhibited the largest variety of goods with six thousand items listed in their catalogue including tin plate and sheet metal toys and household utensils.
Bing items can be identified and dated by its trademark. Items bearing the letters "GBN" (for "Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg" — "Brothers Bing Nuremberg") in a diamond date before 1923, while items bearing a sideways "B" next to a "W" (for "Bing Works") date from 1924 to 1932.
Charlottenburger Mororen und Geratebau... CMG. Trademark 1322554
This key has also been seen with a label on the top face of the cover indicating it was manufactured by SAIT Electronics noted as 'Transmitting Key Type 7B9' It is thought though that SAIT relabled these keys and sold them under their own name. Below is an email received from Tom Perera - W1TP. dated 31 Dec 2012.
The design clearly dates back to the infamous Baumuster key so widely used in WW2.
Greg Ulsamer has written the definitive book on German keys and... AHA !!
He shows this key with no top label in his second edition ...that he calls the suppliment on page 91.
The company is Charlottenburger Mororen und Geratebau... CMG. Trademark 1322554
Here is his description :
Diese taste soll von CMG hergestellt worden sein. Belege hierfur sind mir nicht brekannt.
Translated: This item? should have been produced by CMG. Evidence for this is not known to me.
I guess this means that even he is not certain... ;-((. Since SAIT sold marine electronics, they could well have bought these from CMG and put their own label on top...
German Hand Key by Leybold. Hürth/Köln.
This hand key measuring 5 ½" x 2 ¼" manufactured by Leybold in Hürth and Köln Nr.504 52 in their catalogue were made in large quantities being also used in Laboratories and schools. These keys are still being manufactured today but to a modified design described as 'Morse Key' For making and breaking of circuits for short intervals, for extra-low voltage below 24 V, adjustable contacts. The example above dates from 1950 – 1960.
German Postal / Landline Key by Siemens and Halske circ 1925
This key is a classic Siemens and Halske design of the 1870's and typical of European Postal and Landline keys of its time in that contact sets are provided at both the front and the rear so that the circuit could be closed for receiving when not actually sending. The connections are made by way of the three large slotted-head screws shown on the left side of the key. The hardware is nickel plated brass, and the base is varnished hardwood, possibly maple. This example had solid contacts rather than silent contacts commonly seen on German keys. The rear adjustment screw has its head missing but when adjusted and locked is a good solid and positive key to use.
German Postal / Landline Key by Siemens and Halske 1900 - 1920
This Siemens and Halske Postal / Landline key differs slightly from the one above and is of the more traditional design seen by this manufacturer. The spring tension is not adjusted by a threaded knurled nut but is purely locked off by a side clamping screw. It has the standard slotted terminal screws and silent contacts, a lovely well balanced key with good weight through the base.
German Hand Key – Manufacturer Unknown. 1950-60
This well manufactured German hand key is in as new, unused condition. There are no manufacturer's marks or stamps anywhere so if anyone can supply information on the probable manufacturer or any further information it would be greatly received. It is of lacquered brass construction on a hardwood base with silent contacts and straight knurled terminal screws. It is similar to German Post Office Keys and most similar in basic design to keys made by C. F. Lewert of Berlin in the 1880's but this is a later key, probably made for the amateur market during the 1950's or 60's.
German Postal / Landline Key by H. Wetzer circ. 1900
This German key's manufacturer is, to date unidentified, but due to the similarity of the fulcrum is presumed to be manufactured by H. Wetzer. The fulcrum pin in retained by two circular thick spacers with cross screws locking them in position to the pin. This design can be seen in early examples of keys by H. Wetzer from Pfronten in Bavaria, Germany. The fulcrum block is unusually, cast from brass, and not machined brass. Unlike examples I have seen of Wetzer keys, this design differs in respect that it has an adjustable spring tension screw set forward of the fulcrum not towards the rear space contact. It also has a shorting bar which is quite basic with no knob, mounted from the contact bar and which could short to the contact on the arm. This key has terminal thumb nuts mounted on the rear space contact bar, the fulcrum block and the contact bar. It has large brass contacts of 1/4 inch diameter but does not have any insert like silver or platinum and it has a replacement knob. I have only seen one other identical to this one which was for sale in the U.S. but would welcome any further information available.
German Hand Key manufactured by Allei 1939 / 40
This key appears to have been the military version of the Nr 76 amatuer key advertised by Allei in 1938 and was the for-runner to the German Democratic Republic (East German) key designated "Morsetaste K40". This key was marked on the base by the mark of Allei, in a similar position to the Nr 76. It was manufactured just before WW2, around 1939 / 40 and is similar in construction to other German military keys like the "Baumuster T1" complete with fold over cover. The base and cover are of Bakelite construction with the base having a cast steel insert, retained by four screws, and having rubber pads on the underside. This gives the key good weight and prevents movement on the desk. The arm is of cast alloy with a convex knob although versions are known with a concave knob. The K40 and K64 keys all had ball knobs and were of plastic construction including the moulded arm. This key is documented in Faszination Morsetasten p 127 by Gregor Ulsamer DL1BFE and was acquired in the UK in April 2019.


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The cover of '¡Dos!' features the face of bassist Mike Dirnt
Green Day have unveiled the artwork for '¡Dos!', the second part of their '¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré!' album trilogy.
The new cover is similar to the recently unveiled cover for '¡Uno!' but instead of frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, features bassist Mike Dirnt's face with his eyes crossed out, against a yellow background. The artwork debuted via a YouTube clip. You can watch the video by scrolling down and clicking.
'¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré!' will be released in three stages, with the first album '¡Uno!' coming out on September 24. The second LP '¡Dos!' comes out on November 12 and finally, '¡Tré!' will be released on January 14 2013. All the albums are available to pre-order now from the band's official website Greenday.com.
The band yesterday cancelled a free 'secret' show where they were set to debut new material. The gig, which was set for tomorrow (June 22) in the Burbank area of Los Angeles, was pulled due to safety concerns.
Armstrong recently called the band's forthcoming trilogy of albums "a crazy idea that happens to be working really well." Speaking to Rolling Stone about '¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré!', Armstrong also explained that the new albums will be 'power pop'. He said of the band's fresh musical direction: "We wanted something punchier, more power pop – somewhere between AC/DC and the early Beatles."
Green Day will play headline shows at Japan's Summer Sonic festival and France's Rock En Seine in August and a headline slot at I-Day festival in Bologna, Italy on September 2 as well as three shows in Germany in late August.


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A businessman will be the first-ever person to run, swim, cycle and kayak his way around Great Britain to raise £20,000 for sick children.
Richard 'Bonkers' Brash, 40, who owns IT company Brash Solutions in Berkhamsted, will cover 2,740 miles of the English, Scottish and Welsh mainland coast in 28 days, starting at Bournemouth pier on Saturday.
He is tackling the quadrathlon to raise money for the Berkhamsted-based Pepper Foundation, which provides free nursing care to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Mr Brash, who lives in Little Gaddesden, said: "Many people have asked me why I'm doing this challenge. I hope to inspire people to set themselves goals many would consider impossible to reach.
"I am incredibly lucky to have a healthy family and I am very aware of those less fortunate.
"I have huge admiration for the children and families Pepper cares for."
The father-of-two lives with his wife Penny and their children Jamie, seven, and four-year-old Annabelle.
It is not the first time Mr Brash has taken part in such an event, as he's done Tough Guy Challenges, Mud Runner events and two other challenges for Pepper.
He said: "Training for the challenge has been tough while juggling the running of his business and spending time at home, but I am focused on the amazing work that Pepper does for these families.
You can follow Mr Brash's progress on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BonkersBrash.
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If you are an older guy like me, you remember the old TV show, The 6 Million Dollar Man, featuring Steve Austin as an astronaut who suffered a crash and was rebuilt as a cyborg. It was a story of hope and change in the 1970′s.
Now in the new era of hope and change, we have a new version of the 6 million dollar man squatter. By using amazing technology of the internet, people are finding obscure laws and codes that allow them to try to beat the system. This is the story of Lamont Butler who found an obscure century old treaty that he felt entitled him to take over a 12 bedroom, 17 bathroom mansion in Bethesda, Maryland.
He did not last long, and faces a host of charges including burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and attempted theft over one hundred thousand dollars.
But in this world of realtity TV, we may have a new show to pitch. The 6 Million Dollar Squatter. Instead of saving the world, we follow Lamont as he finds seaches Zillow to find mansions that are vacant. Then after another quick search of Findlaw he will create the legal basis for his takeover of the home.
During the half hour show we will watch real estate agents, bankers, law enforcement, and the courts find ways to legally evict Lamont from the home as he valiantly tries to maintain the residency.
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The American book specialist and historian of publishing, James Howard Fraser has compiled materials about book design and publishing in Latvia between two world wars. Alongside the output of Latvian publishers the author has studied also Russian, Jewish and German publications and their place in the life of respective ethnic community.
The author provides a survey of the most significant Latvian publishing houses and publications of the 1920s-1930s which is hitherto the most comprehensive overview of the activities of Latvian, Russian, Jewish and German publishers in Latvia in the interwar period.
The book includes more than 700 illustrations, showing the diversity of publications and book design between the wars. The focus of James Howard Fraser's research extends from books to magazines, newspapers, catalogues and calendars.
The book is supplemented with a summary on publishing activities and ethnic communities in Latvia prior to1914 and after 1940 by Raimonds Briedis, a specialist in literature and professor of the Latvian Academy of Culture.


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"Giddens on her own can wrap her voice around songs in a way few 21st-century vocalists can."- The Colorado Springs Independent
"What was on display tonight was the performance of an artist on the cusp of a true critical and commercial breakthrough with a voice that was regal, confident and, at every turn, breathtaking."
-The Musical Box
Rhiannon Giddens indisputably stole the show at the T Bone Burnett–curated 2013 Another Day, Another Time concert—a celebration of the early '60s folk revival at New York City's Town Hall.
Monica Weightman supported Rhiannon Giddens at her Melbourne show.
The Grammy Award–winning lead singer of African-American folk interpreters Carolina Chocolate Drops, having stepped out on her own, brought the star-studded audience to its feet with her elegant bearing, prodigious voice, and fierce spirit. It was, as the As the New York Times put it, "the fervor of a spiritual, the yips of a folk holler, and the sultry insinuation of the blues".
On her Nonesuch solo debut Tomorrow Is My Turn, Giddens delivers striking renditions of Dolly Parton's'Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind', & Hank Cochran's 'She's Got You', popularised by Patsy Cline. The album incorporates Gospel, Jazz, Blues, and Country, plus a hint of proto-Rock'n'Roll, and Giddens displays an emotional range to match her dazzling vocal prowess throughout.
Tomorrow Is My Turn was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, with a multi-generational group of players whom Burnett assembled. The songs here, says Giddens, "are all facets of the human condition."Tomorrow Is My Turn is a composite portrait of "Ruby," of America, and of Giddens herself, whose turn is clearly right now.
Bluesfest Touring is delighted to bring Rhiannon Giddens to Australia for the first time and we just know you are going to love her – and you will experience a live performance from one of the brightest rising stars in music today.


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Mumbai, January 27, 2011: Educational Testing Service (ETS), the creator of the TOEFL test has added 88 news testing centres in India this year. ETS has announced that the largest TOEFL iBT administration in its more than 45-year history took place December 10 −12th. The number of international test takers surpassed the previous administration record by 8 percent, including large numbers in China, India, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand. To date, more than 25 million students have taken the TOEFL test.
The record-breaking administration and the overall number of TOEFL test takers on the rise is attributed to the growing number of students studying abroad and the increased recognition of the TOEFL test, the most widely accepted English language assessment worldwide. The TOEFL test is used by more than 7,500 colleges and universities, including the most prestigious institutions listed in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2011" (U.S.), the Russell Group (U.K.), and the Group of Eight (Australia).
"The recent record-setting TOEFL iBT administration represents a growing and diverse pool of international test takers eager to pursue their educational aspirations," commented Teresa Sanchez-Lazer, Executive Director of the TOEFL Program. "With TOEFL testing sites in more than 165 countries, we are pleased to make the testing process accessible and more convenient to students around the world."
The TOEFL test measures a student's ability to use and understand English at the university level and evaluates how a student combines reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills needed to succeed in an academic setting. Students can take the TOEFL test at more than 4,500 testing sites globally and can benefit from the various free-of-charge study resources offered by ETS, including the TOEFL Go Anywhere website available in English, Chinese, and Korean and the "Welcome to the TOEFL iBT Testing Site" video.
Eighty-eight new testing sites were added in 2010 to meet the growing number of TOEFL test takers in India.
More information regarding the TOEFL test is available at www.TOEFLGoAnywhere.org


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Please join us for a Journey to Bethlehem and Beyond. This is a drive-through event so you can stay warm and cozy in the convenience of your vehicle. The event will be held on December 19 and 11, 2016 (beginning at 5:00 PM – Until).
We will transform our campus into the Streets of Bethlehem so that visitors can experience the sights and sounds as they were thousands of years ago to the time of Jesus birth.
Leave the holiday "to do" lists behind — travel back in time and visualize yourself in the midst of the scenes. Open your heart to feeling what young Mary and Joseph felt that lonely night or the inn keeper's feelings as he made his decisions. It might be the shepherds that harness your thoughts or the kings as they joyously travel to celebrate the Savior's birth.
You will see Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem. You will witness the shepherds keeping watch over their flock as an angel of the Lord appeared to them. You will pass the Magi and their caravans following the star to the place where the child had been born. There will be a great host of angels praising God. Roman Soldiers will summon you to the city gates where you will be greeted by the Census Takers. You will witness carpenters and blacksmiths at work, along with pottery makers, basket weavers, bakers, and others working at their trade.
You will have the opportunity to see sights such as the Newborn Baby Jesus, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the empty tomb. Let your mind take in and think about the sacrifice that Jesus made in order that we might ALL have eternal salvation!


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For those who are new to my episode reviews, you can find the post where I establish my point criteria here
Overview – Chief O'Brien is wrongly accused of espionage on an alien planet and is sentenced to receive the memories of twenty years of incarceration. When he returns to the station, the effects of his new experiences cause him to struggle in his attempt to get his life back together. As he wrestles with guilt over what he remembers having done, his friends and family try to support him.
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Score: 8/10 – This episode continues the "O'Brien must suffer" tradition that the writers seemed to have adopted. Of all of the episodes that torture our beloved Chief of Operations, this one is, in my opinion, the strongest. Colm Meaney gives a powerful performance that tests his emotional range and gives us an amazing story of how to recover from trauma. Unlike other traumatic experiences, this one exists solely in O'Brien's mind and in some aspects was not technically "real". This is a great way of exploring the effects of such a brutal incarceration without having the character leave the show for an extended period of time. O'Brien meets Ee'char, a mysterious alien who happens to be O'Brien's cell mate. While Ee'char may have only existed in the Chief's mind, he is a very real and important character who serves as an anchor for Miles. Most importantly we see an emotional roller coaster ride for Miles, ranging into the darker aspects of depression and PTSD. My one criticism for this episode is that, like so many episodes from this time, the effects of something like this are never touched on again. I would expect there to be at least a brief follow-up, but this is 1990s television, where telling a separate story each week is the norm.
Relevance - 2 points. A point scored for mentioning O'Brien's trial on Cardassia from the episode "Tribunal". A point for the appearance of Crewman Muniz (his second of three) which furthers his development as a key member of O'Brien's team. Since Muniz is going to be killed in a future episode and his death will have a profound effect on O'Brien, this episode is meant to help establish Muniz as significant.
Continuity - 3 points. Nothing contradictory in this episode. Because O'Brien is sentenced and punished so quickly, all the crew can do is help him out. Everybody acts the way that they would be expected. Worf, out of honor towards his friend, plays darts with him. Quark, while appreciating that O'Brien's life is in shambles, still focuses on his business first. Sisko shows compassion while being firm. Even Jake gets into the program by helping Miles brush up on his engineering knowledge. Molly is the typical kid who doesn't quite get it, while Keiko shows the dutiful care of the spouse of a suffering man. Bashir, as both doctor and best friend, shows a great deal of maturity towards Miles in helping him. Most of all, Miles O'Brien acts the way our beloved Irishman would act. Story and universe continuity are also good here.
Character Development – 2 points. A good story often shows great character development, and this episode is no different. While many of the characters are shown very briefly (I think Jadzia, Quark, Worf, Jake, and Odo are only in one scene each), we see a bit of something key in almost every one. Bashir and Keiko especially get some good moments in as they bear the largest burden in helping the Chief. There is also the great character of Ee'char that adds depth to the story. It is Miles O'Brien that gets the (understandably) majority of the attention and screen time. We see him both pushed past his limits and then almost to the brink of disaster. For those of us that have felt so helpless and lost to the point where we are ready to put a phaser to our chin and end it, it hits close to home. I would argue that this is one of O'Brien's most defining episodes, and this is Colm Meaney's finest performance.
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Social Commentary – 3 points. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very real thing and affects many of us in ways that are difficult for others to understand. This is shown very acutely in this episode. It drives home the depths of despair that people feel after enduring some pretty awful stuff. For those of us that have been fortunate enough to have not experienced major trauma, this gives us some insight into those of us who were not as lucky.
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Cool Stuff – 2 points. The method that the Argrathi method of sentencing a person to experience incarceration without actually being incarcerated is intriguing to me. A point scored here. Ee'char is also a fascinating character, so I give a point for him as well.
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Rank – Captain (20 points). This is one of my favourite Deep Space Nine episodes as it does a superb job of showing the struggles behind PTSD while keeping the emotion real. Kudos to Colm Meaney for his acting and Alexander Siddig for directing a fine piece of Trek.
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Like any workplace, restaurants have their own lingo. Get a handle on these terms and speak like a pro from front-of-the-house to the walk-ins.
All Day
An announced confirmation of the total number of a specific food item needed, considering all orders. For example:"I have two medium steaks on the first check and three rare steaks on the second check. I need five 'all day.'
The term used for a drink, generally alcoholic, when it is imbibed before a meal and taken either as a palette cleanser or as an appetizer.
A small dish served before the main courses of a meal. In some cases the purpose is to stimulate or tease the appetite but usually the purpose is to reduce the appetite without spoiling it for the main meal. Although this food is characteristically served in small portions, it can be elaborately prepared with expensive ingredients.
Typically refers to the cooking and storage areas and the staff that works there. With the exception of a 'show kitchen', this area is typically not visible by the guests.
This is the person in charge of clearing, cleaning and resetting the tables in the dining area. Bussers are also in charge of removing dishes from tables as guests progress through their courses to make room for other dishes or to maintain a clean dining surface. Servers typically give a percentage of their earned tips to the bussing staff.
Restaurant guests who linger at their table long after their meal courses have been completed and may consequently obstruct further business by limiting seating capacity.
Check Cover
A book or folio used by the server to transport the check or bill to the guest and to transport payment from the table.
Eighty-six ('86')
A colloquial expression, either meaning that an item has run out or that an item should be gotten rid of due to product expiration or menu changes. Sometimes jokingly used in reference to employee termination.
The term usually refers to the main course of a meal but can also mean any major course.
The expediter is in charge of assembling the components and proper presentation of all dishes for each table order in a timely manner to be delivered by the server or food-runner.
Fire It!
A term used to let a cook know when to begin cooking a food item, usually paced to be timed with an entire order.
Food Runner
A server assistant whose main duty is to deliver food to tables once order assembly is completed by the expediter. The food runner may also assist in drink-filling, plate-clearing or expediting if others are busy.
Typically refers to the dining area and sections of a restaurant that is viewable by dining guests. The font-of-the-house may include bussing, server and host stations.
See "TIPS" below.
In the Weeds
A colloquial expression used when persons are near or beyond their capacity to handle a situation or cannot catch up. Struggling. Very busy.
Line Cook
A cook who works under the direction of the chef or kitchen manager. Usually is in charge of a specific aspect of cooking and dish preparation.
A directive given to a line cook when a food item is needed in a hurry. Usually employed when an item is returned to be re-fired (re-cooked) or when a server forgets to place an order on time. The term "rush-it" may also be applied in these situations.
A cocktail or beverage that contains cubes of ice.
A self-contained group of two or more who have gathered to dine at an eating establishment.
A refrigeration unit or freezer unit small enough that a person can reach in to access the units contents but not big enough to enter. Units housed below production surfaces or on the floor in production areas are often referred to as "Lowboys".
A colloquial term for a refrigeration unit.
The representative of the eating establishment that takes orders, serves food and tends to the needs of dining guests.
Server's Assistant
The position is also sometimes known as Bus person, Busser, Assistant Waiter or Food Runner. This person, along with the Server, helps tend to the needs of a table of customers. The person's duties may include filling beverage glasses, delivering food, removing unwanted dishes or taking small orders. The Server's Assistant is sometimes a Server-in-training.
In addition to serving customers and waiting tables, the serving staff is assigned odd jobs such as stocking, cleaning and rolling silverware.
Sous Chef
The sous chef serves directly under the executive chef as second-in-command of the kitchen.
Colloquial term to describe when a customer does not pay a gratuity for service in a situation where a gratuity is expected.
Money paid by customers directly to bartenders, servers or other personnel for the services they have given. In industries and locations where tips are customary, the amount of money given is expected to reflect the quality of service received.
A refrigeration unit or freezer unit large enough for a person to physically enter through a door. A refrigeration or freezer room.
Working for Tips
Colloquial term used to describe persons whose main income is dependent on the gratuities they earn and not on the wages they are paid.


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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. - The purchase of Canada's Island Garden by a large American company will allow P.E.I.'s pot plant to grow exponentially, says the company's president and CEO.
"It means that we have a partner to work with that can move our company forward that we could not do on our own,'' says Edwin Jewell.
"Extremely excited…it's wonderful.''
How wonderful is it to have U.S. tobacco-leaf merchant Alliance One International Inc. acquire majority stakes in Canada's Island Garden, the province's only licensed medical marijuana producer?
Well, Jewell sees rapid and considerable growth in the company as a result of the deal that was months in the making.
He anticipates Canada's Island Garden, which will retain its name, to increase its production capability from roughly 1,000 kilograms a year to 30,000 kilograms a year within just two years.
Within the same period, Jewell expects staff to grow from approximately 20 today to between 150 and 200.
Jewell is staying on as president and CEO.
"My duties will increase,'' he notes.
Alliance One International., based in North Carolina, says its subsidiary, Canadian Cultivated Products, acquired a 75 per cent equity position in the Charlottetown-based company last month.
Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Related: U.S. tobacco supplier acquires majority stakes in PEI, Ontario pot companies
The deal marks another move by a U.S. company to tap the Canadian cannabis industry as the country prepares to legalize marijuana for recreational use later this year.
Jewell, who recently sold Jewell's Country Market, is leaning on a deep background in agriculture and horticulture to produce a quality product in a state-of-the-art facility located in the BioCommons Research Park.
In February 2017, Health Canada gave the business the green light to sell cannabis.
Earlier this year, Canada's Island Garden was one of three companies that entered into an agreement to supply the P.E.I. government with legal and regulated marijuana.
He expects the company's market both for medicinal and recreational marijuana to stretch well beyond Canada's borders in coming years.
"Now we're part of an international company,'' he says.
Jewell started the process five years ago to have a medical marijuana growing facility.
He told The Guardian a while back the biggest challenge was to get reassurance that all of the systems, including computer software, LED lights and the heating/ventilation system, were all working properly.
His product needed to pass stringent testing at a lab in Fredericton, N.B., followed by Health Canada conducting an on-site inspection of the facility.


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Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a historical site brimming with geological wealth, where impressive landscaped grounds take centre stage. In spring, broad tulip beds adorn the grounds of Manoir Montmorency and give way, in summer, to a clever layout of annual flowers more spectacular year after year. You can easily spend an entire day enjoying the premises. Come and discover all that the park has to offer!
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In April 2015, I was invited to present two workshops on Leading Without Authority at the first Academic Professional (AP) Academy at PCC. APs are the employees who handle student services, administrative and operational functions, some instruction, counseling, and most of the other non-faculty student-facing positions in the college. We are in leadership positions often, but we have little formal authority and are not managers, so there are endless conflicts and questions that arise around "how do I get things done without the weight of formal authority behind me?"
When I was asked to present this workshop, I immediately thought about Servant Leadership (because I enjoy talking about it so much!) but quickly realized it wasn't quite the right fit. I began researching formal and informal authority, which led me to research on informal leaders, how they gain and maintain power, and myriad interesting tidbits. I also came across writing on Social Leadership, a new framework developed by Julian Stodd, and an approach I find incredibly appealing. I did not get to discuss this new approach in either workshop, but intend to continue my exploration.
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International Journal of Chemical Engineering
Volume 2012, Article ID 609486, 9 pages
CFD Simulation of Transonic Flow in High-Voltage Circuit Breaker
Interrupter Development, ABB Switzerland Ltd, 5401 Baden, Switzerland
Received 25 October 2011; Revised 23 January 2012; Accepted 8 February 2012
Academic Editor: Nandkishor Nere
Copyright © 2012 Xiangyang Ye and Mahesh Dhotre. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
A high-voltage circuit breaker is an indispensable piece of equipment in the electric transmission and distribution systems. Transonic flow typically occurs inside breaking chamber during the current interruption, which determines the insulating characteristics of gas. Therefore, accurate compressible flow simulations are required to improve the prediction of the breakdown voltages in various test duties of high-voltage circuit breakers. In this work, investigation of the impact of the solvers on the prediction capability of the breakdown voltages in capacitive switching is presented. For this purpose, a number of compressible nozzle flow validation cases have been presented. The investigation is then further extended for a real high-voltage circuit breaker geometry. The correlation between the flow prediction accuracy and the breakdown voltage prediction capability is identified.
1. Introduction
High-voltage gas circuit breakers are one of the most important and complex components in the electric transmission and distribution systems, with main function of opening the circuit under fault conditions and interrupt currents from very small values up to the maximum rated short-circuit current. The current interruption process in such device is quite complex and involves interaction of electric arc, gas flow, ablation, and radiation.
In typical self-blast high-voltage circuit breaker (schematic is shown in Figure 1), the plasma arc is ignited after arcing contacts (1, 2) separate from each other and breaker uses arc energy to create pressure inside a chamber (3) and to blow the arc, at current zero crossing of the alternating current (ac), inside a PTFE nozzle (4). The clearing of hot gas, after arcing contact (2) leaves the nozzle (4) strongly depends on flow pattern inside the nozzle-diffuser system (4-5) which is complex and contains the formation and location of supersonic flow regions, shock fronts, and flow separation and reattachment regions. Design of such system is important for current interruption and subsequent dielectric recovery (better hot gas clearing), as the flow varies strongly throughout the nozzle diffuser system and its interaction with the electric field generates critical regions characterized by low density and high electric field. The probability of electrical breakdown is higher in such regions.
In capacitive switching, the current interruption occurs at high voltages but low current (no-arc), represents one of the important tests that the breaker needs to pass. During the diffuser design process refered to capactive switching, since the electrical field distribution does not change much with different diffuser shapes, the dielectric performance of the gas can be evaluated only from the fluid dynamic characteristics. That is, for given electric field distribution, it is desirable to attain highest possible flow density in the diffuser (while not blocking the gas flow from the nozzle, which would eventually lead to the failure in thermal interruption), for better dielectric capability. Since the local flow property determines the dielectric strength of insulating gas, it is important to understand the dynamics of the transonic gas flow, in the design and development of high-voltage circuit breakers.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) offers a great advantage for simulating and visualizing the processes in high-voltage circuit breakers. The application of CFD simulation can save a number of expensive tests and significantly accelerate the prototyping, which is directly connected to reduction in cost of breaker development. Since flow in breaker is highly complex and nonlinear transonic compressible flow which allows discontinuous shock structure and complicated flow detachments from the diffuser, a high degree of accuracy of flow calculation is required.
In the present work, a benchmark validation study of two solvers for predicting the breakdown voltages in capacitive switching tests in high-voltage circuit breaker geometry is presented. The semi-implicit pressure correction (SIMPLEC) method [1], which is widely adopted in many commercial CFD tools, and the density-based Jameson scheme with explicit Runge-Kutta time marching method [2] are compared. The in-house code has been used for all simulations and two-dimensional axisymmetric simulations are carried out for performance comparison of the two algorithms.
The paper is organized as follows: the main issues in compressible flow simulations are presented in Section 2. Further, the role of the turbulence modeling for transonic nozzle flow simulations, by presenting a validation case based on a 2D nozzle, is demonstrated. In Section 3, CFD validation study for the transient transonic flow in a simple diffuser geometry with different position of electrode (In Figure 1 contact (2)) is presented. In Section 4, validation study of a compressible flow field with the measured transient flow data from a real high-voltage circuit breaker capacitive switching test duty is performed. In Section 5, influence of the different compressible flow solvers on the prediction of dielectric breakdown voltages in capacitive switching tests is presented. In Section 6, final conclusions are drawn.
2. Main Concerns in Transonic Flow Simulations
There are several features that the ideal CFD simulation tool must possess for the high-voltage circuit breaker application. Since the mechanical or arc-induced pressure build-up in the heating volume generates transonic flow in the diffuser area, the CFD simulation must be able to capture the key physical features of the transonic nozzle flow. These are characterized by the qualities of capturing exact shock location, shock-induced flow separation from the diffuser wall, and the extension of the recirculation zone; see for illustration Figure 2.
The CFD solves the algebraic difference equations which are derived from the partial differential equations, using different space and time discretization methods. One of the widely used methods is to solve a locally elliptic equation for and determines other primitive flow variables iteratively. This pressure-correction-based algorithm is widely used in many of the commercial tools. On the other hand, one can make use of the hyperbolic characteristics of the Navier-Stokes equations. Since the flow speed cannot exceed the sonic velocity relative to the background flow velocity, the explicit time marching based on CFL condition [3] can be used. In this case, the solver is based on conserved variables which has an advantage in implementing conservation law constraints on the numerical level.
Conservative and Nonconservative Methodologies
The conservative CFD methods solve the Navier-Stokes equation for conservative variables, the gas density , the flow momentum density , and the total energy density : Here, is the flow velocity vector, is the static pressure, and the vector represents the viscous stress and heat conduction per unit volume. The system of the equation is closed by equation of state which is given by for thermally ideal gas, where is temperature in Kelvin and is the specific gas constant. For a calorically ideal gas, the internal energy is given by , where is the adiabatic exponent. On the contrary, the non-conservative numerical scheme solve the Navier-Stokes equation for nonconservative primitive variables, , , and the enthalpy .
In order to compare these methods, simulations are presented in Figure 2 for simple diffuser geometry with inlet-to-outlet pressure ratio typically occurring in the high-voltage circuit breaker. Figure 2 illustrates the difference in shock capturing capabality of non-conservative and conservative methods. Note that the simulation based on non-conservative method does not capture the shock bottle system after the flow detachment, whereas it is clearly captured by the one based on conservative method.
Turbulence Modeling
The prediction capability of the shock induced flow separation and the trailing recirculation zone is dependent on the detailed modeling of the shock and the boundary layer interaction. In order to investigate the effect of turbulence modeling, simulations are carried out for "Sajben diffuser,'' flow experiments [4]. The tested 2D nozzle in these experiments consists of converging and then diverging nozzle (Figure 3, details about experimental set-up is given in [4]). This realizes the supersonic flow which is terminated by a vertical shock located in the downstream area of the throat, for sufficiently high inlet pressures. The vertical shock induces a flow separation with the trailing recirculation zone. The vertical shock position depends on the ratio of the inlet-to-outlet pressures, and the so-called "strong shock'' and the "weak shock" cases are examined in the literature. Here, the steady state simulations are only for the strong shock case.
The two turbulence models have been tested, the widely used and RNG . The size of computation gird used for simulation is in range of 0.1–0.5 mm and has been selected after careful grid sensitivity study. The strong shock case is characterized by the steady inlet-to-outlet pressure ratio given by , and the compressible flow features are more dominant than the weak shock case. For the strong shock case, measurements show that the shock is located at approximately 2.5 throat heights into the downstream region of the throat (Figure 4). Figure 5(a) shows the simulated and measured pressure distributions along the top wall. It can be observed that there is a difference in predicted shock locations between the two turbulence models. The RNG model captures the shock better compared to model. Figure 5(b) shows the simulated and measured velocity profiles along a vertical line located slightly in the downstream region of the shock. Again, the RNG -based simulation predicts the velocity profile better. As the -model predicts the shock position further in the downstream region than measurement, the velocity at monitoring line is predicted to be in the upstream region of the shock. This results in the supersonic velocity profile, whereas the RNG -based simulation predicts subsonic flow along the monitor line. Also, note from Figure 5 that the negative velocities are measured and to a certain extent also better predicted by RNG -based simulation. This is due to the presence of recirculation region after the flow separation.
3. Flow Simulation in Presence of a Plug
The transient transonic flow in a typical diffuser geometry (Figure 6) is often adopted for high-voltage circuit breakers, in the presence of a plug. The measurements are available at given locations and for different plug positions and can be used for good CFD validation; details of measurements are given in [5]. For the measurements, three pressure sensors were installed, two along the fixed wall in the diffuser region and the one on the plug. The chosen plug positions in experiment, respectively, represent the plug in the main nozzle area (the 42 mm case), at the nozzle opening (the 72 mm case), and at the fully open position (the 92 mm case) during the high-voltage circuit breaker operation.
The transient CFD simulations for the rising inlet pressure from 1 to 3 bars in 25 ms are performed. The compared benchmark flow simulation algorithms are the SIMPLEC-based solver and the Jameson-method-based solver with turbulence model. Note that the former is a pressure-correction-based non-conservative solver and the latter is based on conservative method.
Among the three different plug positions, the plug at the nozzle opening (the "72 mm" case) provides the most challenging case for the solver quality evaluations, in terms of capturing the shock. Figure 7 shows the simulated and measured pressure at three different sensor locations. It can be observed that the Jameson-method-based solver with explicit time marching shows better agreement with the measured data. There are two reasons for this. First, because the Jameson method is a conservative scheme, which in principle should have better shock capturing capability, than the non-conservative-method-based SIMPLEC scheme. Second, the Jameson method is based on explicit time marching where the time step size is limited by the sonic speed which transmits local flow information. This explicit scheme should predict better dynamic transient flow phenomena than the SIMPLEC scheme which is based on implicit method.
It can be observed from Figure 7(b) that the SIMPLEC-scheme-based solver overestimates the supersonic flow expansion along the diffuser than real and predict the shock located farther in the downstream region. Of particular interest is the pressure on the plug (Figure 7(c)). The SIMPLEC-scheme-based solver overestimates the compressibility on the plug for lower inlet pressure.
4. Real Circuit Breaker Simulation
In this section, the comparison of two numerical algorithms (the pressure-correction-based semi-implicit SIMPLEC scheme and the density-based explicit Jameson's method), in predicting transonic flow field configuration inside the high-voltage circuit breaker, is presented. The real breaker geometry as shown in Figure 8 is used. For the validation, a no-load switching test has been performed, and the transient pressure data at three different locations in the transonic diffuser area have been monitored.
Figure 8 shows the sketch of the main flow region and locations of pressure sensors of the tested high-voltage circuit breaker. The pressure build-up measurement at the heating chamber has been applied as the inflow boundary of the flow region. The initial filling pressure is set to be 6 bar. As the heating volume compresses, the inlet pressure reaches up to 12 bar, and the big difference between the inflow pressure and the filling pressure generates transonic flow in the diffuser area where the pressure sensors are implemented. Figure 9 shows the comparison of the simulated and the measured pressure data at different sensor locations. For the simulations, the second-order space accuracy and the first-order time accuracy have been adopted for the SIMPLEC-based solver. The time steps are chosen to be small enough to guarantee that the flow solver shows consistent transient behavior. In order to simulate the moving contacts, a deformable mesh has been used. Note that the simulated pressure curve at time zero does not start with the filling pressure, 6 bar. The reason for this is that the deformable mesh option in the used solver does not allow completely closed contact position. Therefore, the initial configuration of the transient simulation has been calculated by a steady simulation for a very small contact opening and a very small pressure build-up at the inlet.
For the CFD simulations with the algorithm based on Jameson's method, the explicit Range-Kutta time marching with the second-order accuracy has been used. The space resolution is the standard 2nd-order central difference. In order to stabilize the shock discontinuities, an artificial damping has been applied where necessary. For the moving contacts, CHIMERA mesh is used such that the transient simulation can start from the completely closed contact positions; see [5] for details of the simulation method.
Though not shown in Figure 9, we observed that the SIMPLEC-based simulation well predicts the pressure values in the region beginning from the pressure inlet up to the stagnation point on the symmetry axis, where subsonic flow features dominate. However, as it is shown in Figure 9, it fails to predict the transient pressure values at the monitoring points 1, 2, and 3, both in quantitative and qualitative sense. Note that compressible flow features dominate at these monitoring points. On the other hand, Figure 9 shows that the density-based explicit solver captures the qualitatively correct transient flow behavior, though it shows a deviation from the measured quantitative pressure value at each monitoring point. The reason why it captures the transient dynamics better than the semi-implicit SIMPLEC method is that it resolves the sonic wave which transports the flow information, by restricting time step sizes small enough to obey CFL constraints. The big difference between the two tested algorithms is manifested at time near ms. The simulated Mach number configurations at ms are compared in Figure 10.
There is a qualitative difference in transonic nozzle flow features between the two solvers. The SIMPLEC-method-based solver predicts the supersonic flow attached to the diffuser wall. As the diffuser cross-section area increases, the supersonic flow expands fully before it is terminated by the vertical shock in front of the plug tip. The sensors 1 and 2 are located in the upstream of the shock, where the pressure of the fully expanded supersonic flow is very much low. This is why the SIMPLEC-based solver underestimates the pressure at sensor points 1 and 2. The simulated supersonic flow predicted more expanded supersonic flow with much stronger vertical shock than real. The simulated overexpanded supersonic flow in the diffuser also has an influence on the calculated pressure at the stagnation point just in front of the plug. The SIMPLEC-based simulation underestimates the pressure value at sensor 3, because it suffers from the higher total pressure loss across the strong shock.
On the other hand, the Jameson-method-based solver predicts the supersonic flow which is already detached at the diffuser inlet. The detached jet flow forms a shock bottle system. Sensors 1 and 2 are definitely located at the downstream region after the vertical shock, where the flow is subsonic. The overexpanded subsonic flow then results in higher pressure. This is why the Jameson-method-based solver slightly over-estimates the pressure at sensor points 1 and 2.
To summarize, the Jameson-method-based CFD simulation shows better shock capturing capability than the SIMPLEC-method-based solver. The transient shock movement is also better captured by the Jameson-method-based explicit solver, since the semi-implicit SIMPLEC-based solver intrinsically introduces additional numerical viscosity.
5. Influence of Solver Algorithm on Breakdown Voltage Prediction
The prediction of breakdown voltages in capacitive switching tests of high-voltage circuit breaker is a challenging engineering issue. The breakdown voltage is estimated from the known dielectric breakdown criterion in SF6 gas, which is based on inputs from local flow and electrostatic field configurations. Particularly, the dielectric breakdown voltage is Here, is the local flow density, and is the local electric field strength when a unit voltage is applied to both contacts. The coefficient contains the information of influences from the surface roughness, area, and voltage frequency on breakdown voltage. The measurements from cold dielectric experiments determine the contents of . From (2), for the reliable prediction of dielectric breakdown voltage, it is required to know local distribution of flow and electrostatic fields in the breaking chamber for given nozzle and diffuser geometry.
The electrostatic potential can be calculated by solving the following elliptic equation: Here, is the permittivity of the material, and the field strength is calculated by . Equation (2) can be solved either by a finite element or finite volume methods, with a high accuracy. Figure 11 shows typical equipotential lines of the electrical field E for a chosen contact separation. While the electric fields can be accurately computed with most of the commercial tools, the prediction of the flow fields poses a more difficult problem.
The breakdown voltages of two capacitive switching test duties of real high-voltage circuit breaker have been estimated. The local flow density is calculated by two different solver algorithms. The electrostatic field is calculated by a third electromagnetic simulation tool. The value of density to electrical field ratio in (2) is estimated by the superposition of the electric field and gas density field distribution as function of time. Figure 12 shows the comparison of the simulated breakdown voltages with the measurements. It can be observed that the CFD calculation with the SIMPLEC method underestimates the breakdown voltage by 10%. This is due to the overestimation of the compressibility of the flow, which expands the supersonic flow at the diffuser area than in reality. This trend is amplified at nozzle opening. Note that the dielectrically most critical point in general is on the plug surface which is located in the diffuser region. On the other hand, the Jameson-method-based CFD tool shows smaller numerical uncertainty. This is mainly due to more precise capturing of the nonlinear flow structure, since the solver controls the conservation law better than the SIMPLEC method.
6. Conclusions
The conservative-density-based explicit flow solver algorithm is superior to SIMPLEC-pressure-correction-method-based CFD solver, in predicting dielectric breakdown voltages in capacitive switching test duties of high-voltage circuit breakers with over-critical pressure ratio.
The SIMPLEC-based simulation shows higher numerical uncertainties than the density-based one, in predicting highly dynamic transonic flow configuration inside the circuit breaker diffuser. The main reason is that while the SIMPLEC scheme is optimal in simulating steady incompressible flow dynamics, it often fails to capture correct nonlinear wave structure of the compressible flow. However, the advantage of SIMPLEC method is that it allows larger computational time step with better numerical stability. But, it diffuses fine time scale transient dynamics away, even if the solution is well converged.
There is significant influence of turbulence model. The shock-induced flow separation has been shown to be governed by the detailed modeling of the shock and the boundary layer interaction. The modeling issues should be further investigated and the optimal modeling concept should be accordingly identified.
The presented study shows that adopting optimal CFD algorithm for dynamic transonic flow simulation inside the breaking chamber of high-voltage circuit breaker can substantially improve the prediction power of dielectric breakdown voltage in capacitive switching of high-voltage circuit breaker. The conservative-density-based solver with advanced turbulence modeling such as RNG is recommended.
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What do Fifty Shades of Grey and the nuns of the Benedictines of Mary have in common? Both are vying for the top spot on Billboard's classical-music chart. With their latest release of Angels and Saints at Ephesus, the sisters knocked Fifty Shades of Grey: The Classical Album down to No. 2. While the nuns declined to comment on their position, surely Fifty Shades author E.L. James doesn't mind someone else being on top.


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signubd - agree about Manhunter, I thought Brian Cox nailed that role and was far more sinister than Hopkins. Brian Cox is one of those actors that when I see his name on the credits I think 'great' and am never disappointed even when the film itself is a right old load of gubbins. Chain Reaction the Keanu Reeves epic I'm thinking of you.
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Miranda is utter tripe.
Carter, I don't know if it is available on BBC iPlayer, but Brian Cox recently did a documentary series on addictions which was extremely interesting.
It was also filmed almost entirely in and around Dundee, but please don't let that put you off.
Hoi Ferry girls hands off The Dee
Says the 'snootie' boy...
Have you watched it Hoops, of all the really beautiful, nice places he could have filmed, he chose all the really run-down, former industrial areas.
And it seems to have rained the entire time...
I like Miranda. It isn't trendy, biting or cleverly political, but it is funny. Like comedies in the old days. It's nice to see someone focusing on the 'funny'.
I saw a bit of Mrs Brown's Boys but I didn't really understand it.
Strangely enough, all the best comedy seems to be on Sky these days. Moone Boy was extremely good, for example. The BBC seems to have become awful just lately: I never thought I'd see the day when Sky was making better original TV than the Beeb.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Unoffical MGTOW Commemoration Week
This is it, this is the week, from Christmas Eve to New Years Day, that's when my journey into MGTOW all began. It all started during my last and final LTR.
I had been lurking around an area of the internet of what was then broadly described as the Blogosphere. In particular a compilation of linked blogs and boards dealing with the general topic of why western women and marriage was a bad deal for men, a couple of sites about seduction and also a few on Fathers Rights issues.
Later on this area had been defined as the Manosphere. Breaking it down further, the avoidance of western women and marriage became MGTOW, the art of seduction developed into PUA utilizing Game and Fathers Rights expanded into the Men's Rights Movement.
At the time though I was simply looking for some kind of explanation or solution to the relationship problems I had been running into since my return from an extended period outside the US. It was a good thing I had something to compare my night and day situation to. I couldn't believe the demands they were making after experiencing much hotter, more enthusiastic and overall pleasant to be with foreign women.
I saw the good but couldn't understand the bad and the ugly.
That was in 2004 and what I had obviously discovered was that I wasn't alone in my experiences nor were my problems near as bad as others were but they were all consistent. These men where reporting all the same kinds of bad behaviors I was witnessing. Extreme since of entitlement, no concern for others, completely self absorbed, takes no responsibility for their actions, blames everyone else for their problems, is always the victim, draining of energy to be around and uses sex as a weapon or tool for control. That was only the beginning, any man unfortunate enough to sign the marriage contract afterwards got to experience the entire spectrum of the Family/Divorce court industry with the added bonus of going to jail with the purpose of squeezing every penny out of men the system could get.
The word from these blogs was... DON'T DO IT!!!
Don't get married, don't shack up and whatever you do don't knock them up.
Sounded like a good idea to me but other groups of men weren't happy with those of us who were taking those measures in their personal lives. Oh no, that was letting the system win, we had to do something, we had to advocate for change. The system had to be reformed.
My argument was screw it, walk away from it. Why change a system you could never trust again even if you could change it? Stay out of it and let it collapse on its own.
After getting my comments deleted and being banned enough times from certain Men's Rights Advocates boards I started my own blog as a place to post my comments without having to deal with mods who didn't care for my sentiments.
In December of 2006 my LTR ended with a bang or more like a volcanic eruption. Because of my work I had to cancel out on a trip planned for Christmas. She didn't like that all too well and had a complete melt down over it. It was purely coincidental but later on I had found that the best time to break it off with them if the desired effect was maximum drama is just before Christmas. But that wasn't the intent and at any rate I had had enough of this attitude of complete inflexibility anyway.
Good riddance and the next morning I could feel the weight on me was gone.
I was a free man... again.
As it turned out I didn't have to work after all and because I had already had the excuse of a previous arrangement had dodge attempts to commit me to other engagements. For the first time I could remember I had the whole week to myself. It was golden and I kept wondering why I had never done this before. No endless amounts of driving around, sitting in traffic or sitting at dinners I didn't want to be at listening to conversation I didn't want to hear. Of course there were always the barrage of "why aren't you married yet" questions from the women folk but the men knew why and also knew better than to voice their opinions on the subject.
Secretly they would tell me "I wish I had your life".
Later on in 2007 I had discovered MGTOW and immediately identified with the concept. I completely understood the problems they were having with the MRAs being that it was the entire reason I started my own blog. I certainly wasn't an MRA but didn't know I was MGTOW until then.
What is MGTOW?
MGTOW began as a result of XYZ, a very popular Men's Rights, or MRA, forum being erased 3 separate times from 2000 to 2003. Some of the members were weary of having a resource created, populated with information and links that other people could use, and then having that resource destroyed, over and over and over. This site has now abandoned all MRA content and the links to the MRA content, internal and external, on the current version of the site are all dead.
Several people who were members of the XYZ Forum created a secret forum (one we shall not disclose) and recruited members from other forums to their new, anonymous location. Several of them set up a time for a meeting, and two (Mr. White and Mr. Orange) showed up at bar in 2003.
They sampled many of the fine ales and lagers and created the idea of a decentralized, non-political movement that would support men and their choices in the face of widespread scorn, indifference and hostility. The next day they met at Mr. Orange's hotel suite and fleshed out the idea some more, sketched a logo, and a framework of sorts. Since it began as a decentralized 'organization' it has no leader, no official message board, no website (although many have websites and forums that support it's ideals), there is no 'there, there' to organize, attack, censor, eliminate or shame into submission.
It is everywhere and nowhere.
MGTOW is not a philosophy, or an "-ism", but rather an evolving consciousness and way of looking at the world. Unlike the lockstep and dogma of so many contemporary movements, MGTOW is entirely individualistic, even though many men may arrive at the same conclusions from having observed the same phenomena.
Perfect, no groups to join, no egos to argue with, just make the determination to go your own way and do it.
While there are three main goals of MGTOW I'm only concerned about the first one. Maintaining my masculinity by maintaining my freedom from attaching my self worth to that of female approval. I'm not going to jump through hoops for it and I'm certainly not going sign a one sided marriage contract for it. I'm not going to engage in the relationship power struggles anymore either. In fact if there is any approval or disapproval to be done it will be done by me and if that makes me a loser by society's standards then so be it.
As for the two other goals, they will take care of themselves if men ever learn to live independently of female approval and stop attempting to dominate other men for the sake of gaining it.
Every man supporting this idea is welcome to use the logo in this or similar contexts.
Ok, I will or at least until the idea gets undermined and twisted into something else it wasn't meant to be then I will move on from there.
You will basically be alone doing this. There is no organization supporting you. You just go your own way and do what you believe is right. You are never obligated beyond your own conscience. True masculinity is also about accepting the rights of other men and not letting them down for any short term personal benefits.
Take it from me, you'll be happy that you did. Every time this year I remember that first MGTOW Christmas / New Year and how awesome it was. To this day I have no regrets.
So happy MGTOW week, it can be any week or every week of the year of your choosing but this one just happens to be mine.
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Female approval is a fairy tale anyway. Even if you did everything they wanted they'd still hate you for it.
Better to work on your mission.
- 4:23 AM, December 23, 2014
I have been perusing your blog Rex for the past year. I will never return to the chase of the golden uterus. Thank you Rex for becoming Mgtow as you and others have saved me from a life of pure despair. Mgtow forever
- 5:50 AM, December 23, 2014
- Cybro said...
No problem, happy to be of service. It can be exhausting for a Red Pill man struggling to tread water in an ocean of Blue Pills. MGTOW is that Life Saving floatation device he can hang on to.
Hmmm... not that gives me an idea for a new MGTOW logo.
- 11:17 AM, December 23, 2014
- patriarchal landmine said...
the MRAs have yet to learn: we already are having an impact on society.
in fact, our impact is easily greater than theirs.
all we had to do was disinclude ourselves.
by responding to incentives, we are starving the beast.
- 2:39 PM, December 23, 2014
- j-dub said...
Thanks for your blog, support and for you're being a hub to other blogs.
One of the rare MGTOW's who learned from other men's mistakes and made virtually none of my own
- 7:24 PM, December 23, 2014
- Mindstorm said...
Heh, other 'trends' might also have an impact on society, if pursued to their logical conclusion:
It might be hilarious...
- 9:47 AM, December 24, 2014
They want to be entitled to everything, and play victim when someone treats them exactly as you would a guy. They want all the good but cop out on the double standard when its unpreferable to them. Its so hypocritical its sickening.
- 7:08 PM, December 25, 2014
- Mindstorm said...
See? Trends might converge slowly, but they undeniably do. It might take less than a decade...
- 9:52 AM, January 03, 2015


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Happy Sunday my lovelies! It has been a long week for me. We all have been taking turns with a cough and cold……and Mama is tired. It looks like we are all on the mend and next week will be productive and healthy :)
The latest Whiff of Joy Challenge has the theme of "Winter is Coming" Am I the only one who immediately thought of the Stark motto from Games of Thrones? One of my absolute favorite set of books is from the A Song of Ice and Fire series and the HBO series is pretty amazing too….but I digress!
Here is my creation for the theme:
I created a small tag with a sweet ice-skating theme. I adore this sweet stamp of Henry Skating. The tag needed a little extra embellishment and this vellum cut snowflake was the perfect addition! Here is a close-up taken at a different angle:
Supplies: (Ice Skating Henry is currently 50% off and once it is gone, it is gone people)
The landscape trees are from the Lawn Fawn Snowy day stamp set.
Feel like joining in with the challenge? To enter, please go to this blog posting. You will also see the gorgeous creations of the team. I am itching to pull out my winter Whiff of Joy stamps now!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous evening!
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Versace Opens Their First Boutique For Kids
Luxury clothing lovers rejoice! Versace has opened their very first Young Versace boutique in Milan. The company's kids' line made it's official debut at the Pitti Immagine Bimbo exhibition in Florence last June.
Young Versace is located on the ground floor of the company's headquarters on Via Borgospesso and is quite small at 538 square feet. A large merry-go-round greets you when you arrive and keeps the kids busy while you shop.
The Versace kids' line includes clothes and accessories for both girls and boys from infancy to age 12.
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