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A new strategic campaign, co-op modes, and 150 new spells headline the wizardly 4x.
Last year's Warlock: Master of the Arcane successfully blended a Civilization-like 4X strategy game with wizards (and anthropomorphic animals in hats). Now, developers Ino-Co Plus are taking another swing with Warlock 2: The Exiled. Featuring 150 new spells, new multiplayer modes, and a new strategic campaign, Warlock 2 aims to be a game about "cunning, combat, diplomacy, and excessively enormous fireballs."
If the trailer doesn't tip you off, Warlock 2 doesn't take itself too seriously. It involves various wizards battling over "the realm of Ardania, the land that cannot go an entire week without being conquered". Just like Gotham, you'd think that everyone would wise up and just move out. Like before, you'll build cities and manage an empire. Now, you'll have a huge number of new spells to sling across the battlefield, as well as hundreds of mythical beasts to tame.
To make full use of those additions, there's also a new Exile mode, where players fight over various shards of Ardania, adding a new layer of strategy. If you're not wizard enough to do it yourself (or you simply enjoy the company), there's a host of new multiplayer features, ranging from PvP to co-op PvE.
Warlock 2: The Exiled should arrive spring 2014.
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What is that dream that is stirring you up in the inside and causing you to be restless? What mental picture do you have in your mind about your future and what is keeping you from acting on it? What is slowing you down from moving towards your goals? Please time waits for no one! You must find the means to act on your dreams today before it becomes too late for you to do something about it. Don't wait for the right time for it will never come by. Start now and with what you have, and be ready to go through what it takes to arrive your finally destination.
You have to understand that every great achiever who walks the earth had dreams they acted upon to become what they became. Great people attempt impossible dreams and achieve them in spite of the fear of the unknown. Success is a product of confronting and acting on your dreams in spite of your fears. Just like Praise George said. "Successful people are not people who eliminated all their fears; rather they are people who have learnt to act in spite of their fears." Added by Will Smith, "Fear is not real; the only place it exists is in our thoughts of the future." According to him, fear is just a product of our imagination, causing us to fear things that do not actually exist in the present or may never exist in the future.
However, do not misunderstand me, danger is real, but fear is a choice. Fear is self-impose by you and behind every fear is the person you really want to become. Face your fears today and you will become the person you truly want to be. Fear has killed many dreams and shattered many lives. Someone once said, Fear has two meaning: Forget Everything and Run or Face Everything And Rise" It causes you to backpedal and stay where you are.
It is time for you to step out there and face your dreams. Now is the time, not later. Refuse to settle for crumbs, and take gainful steps today that will put a smile on your face forever. Forget about your background, level of education, your current financial situation and all that troubles you and make your dream a reality. The troubles you face are only to strengthen you and not to kill you. Eric Tangumonkem once said in his book titled Coming to America, "When trouble show up, shout joy, for they are indication that deliverance is around the corner." he added that "Opposite always attracts and problem will definitely attract solution." Just follow this guide and you will have a reason to celebrate tomorrow.
You are part of a chosen generation that will create the modern businesses to change the face of the world, don't hold back on your part to fulfil your life purpose. There are people out there waiting for you to launch that burning business idea so that they can come in to partner with you, and others are waiting to seek for employment opportunities; don't deny them the opportunity to benefit from your dreams. It's time; don't wait anymore because you don't longer have time on your side. You must act now to better your future, those of others and that of your country.
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I've been tagged: http://growing-fruit.blogspot.com/2010/10/memetagyoure-it.html
The rules are simple. The tagger gets to ask eight questions. The tagee answers the eight questions and asks eight questions of his/her choosing.
Here are the quesitons that I am supposed to answer:
What do you think of hot dogs? Blech. Hot dogs are gross. I do not ever remember eating a hot dog, although my mother tells me I did when I was little.
Are you waiting for something? Yes. I am unwilling to elaborate at this time.
If you would go back in time, how far would you go? Little House on the Prairie is the first thing that comes to mind.
What pulls you out of a bad mood? Music.
What book is nearest you right now? If you have more than one list them all..unless of course it is a bookshelf. In that case just limit it at 10. "Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys," a book I received as a surprise to review.
Exercise or diet? I need to begin both.
Has God spoken to you lately? If so, do you wish to share? He reminds me to trust in his timing.
When showering, do you start the water and then get in, or get in then start the water? and part b...Do you sing in the shower? Start the water to get the water to the right temperature before stepping in. I love to sing; I rarely sing in the shower. Is that weird?
And now for my eight questions as the tagger:
Chocolate: Milk or dark? Milk.
Do you have an accent or dialect? I live in the Midwest and still have a heavy southern twang, a dialect, although when I go back "home" to Kentucky, folks there accuse me of having some "Northern" sounds in my words.
Is there a food that you detest? Raw onions. Casseroles are not my favorite.
What is your favorite time of the year? I have more than one. Spring is precious after a long, cold, gray snowy winter. Easter. Christmas.
Did you (do you) have a favorite color in the big 64-count Crayola box? Too many to name; but the brighter the better. ;)
Have you lived in one place all of your life, or have you moved? Hubby's job has taken us to three states, Tennessee, Michigan, and California. While we moved four times in eight years to three states, in our early married years, we've been in one place the past 14 years. We have never moved with children.
Favorite Bible verse(s)? Jeremiah 29:11. Proverbs 3:5-6. Isaiah 40:31.
Paper or plastic? Paper, when I forget my cloth bags.


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Each week we will release "The Hierarchy" for each position. The Hierarchy will release players rank according to where we at NoHuddle believe they will fall for that particular week using a tiered system. The higher the tier, the better off, the lower the tier, the more you want to stay away from those players. All rankings are based on upcoming opponent, past performances, and projections for the current week. Here we go:
The Kings: (Represent the Elite at their position for the week- Top End QBs)
1. Aaron Rodgers vs CHI
2. Tom Brady vs CAR
The Princes: (Represent the QBs that should still perform at QB1 levels):
3. Drew Brees @ MIA
4. Russell Wilson vs IND
5. Matt Ryan vs BUF
6. Dak Prescott vs LAR
7. Marcus Mariota @ HOU
8. Kirk Cousins @ KC
9. Phillip Rivers vs PHI
10. Trevor Siemian vs OAK
11. Matthew Stafford @ MIN
12. Jameis Winston vs NYG
The Dukes: (Represent the QBs that should perform at QB2 levels with a chance to sneak into Prince and King territory)
13. Carson Palmer vs SF
14. Carson Wentz @ LAC
15. Ben Roethlisberger @ BAL
The Marquess: (Represent QBs that should perform at a solid QB2 level):
16. Derek Carr @ DEN
17. Tyrod Taylor @ ATL
18. Andy Dalton @ CLE
19. Deshaun Watson vs TEN
20. Alex Smith vs WAS
21. Jared Goff @ DAL
22. Eli Manning @ TB
The Barons: (Represents the QBs that are the most desperate of all starts and in all likelihood, we are trying to avoid deploying in our lineup)
23. Cam Newton @ NE
24. Blake Bortles @ NYJ
25. DeShone Kizer vs CIN
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10 Strange Things In this World That Still Without Explanation
10 Strange Things In this World That Still Without Explanation
The history of our planet is filled with incredible mysteries, and a life would not be enough to solve them all – nor even one, to tell the truth! But Hashtag3r.com gives you the opportunity to play little mice and take a look through the lock of this world full of secrets. Look …
1. Moa giant bird
The Moa was a kind of giant non-flying bird that lived in New Zealand. It died out in the 14th century (according to a scientific theory), probably because of Maori aborigines. What is amazing is that a Moa paw was found recently, during an expedition, and it was very well preserved
2. The Inca Fortress of Sacsayhuaman (Peru)
This fortress on three levels surprises for its impeccable construction, without a drop of cement (or other binder). Some stones are so well embedded between them that even a sheet would not pass.
3. Sun Gate, Bolivia
The Sun Gate is located in Tiwanaku, an ancient and mysterious city. Some scientists believe that it was the center of a great empire during the first millennium of our era. We still do not know the meaning of the engraved drawings on this door,but they would obviously have a great astrological and astronomical value.
4. Longyou Cave – China
Apparently, these caves are 2000 years old, and they are the largest structures dug by man. Yet they also represent an authentic mystery that researchers have not been able to elucidate until today. Archaeologists, engineers,architects and geologists from all over the world have tried to find out how, by whom and why they were built, unsuccessfully until now.
5. The Obelisk of Luxor, Egypt
The obelisk began to be cut directly into the rock, but shortly thereafter, cracks appeared on its surface. That's the reason he was left there. Its large size astonishes visitors.
6. The submerged city of Yonaguni, Japan
This place was accidentally discovered by diving instructor Khachiro Arataki. This underwater city challenges many scientific theories. The rock in which it was cut was immersed in water 10,000 years ago, that is,well before the construction of the pyramids of Egypt. According to the theories made before the discovery of Yonaguni, at that time people lived in caves and their food was still very primitive, and that does not correspond to the construction of a stone city of this kind.
7. Mohenjo-Daro (City of the Dead), Pakistan
The destruction of this city has been a mystery for archaeologists for several decades. In 1992, Indian archaeologist R. Banardzhi found these ancient ruins on the coast of the Indo River. But the reasons and the way in which this city and its inhabitants were destroyed remain intact.
8. Old Town of Anse in Meadows, Canada
These remains of buildings are attributed to the Vikings, around 1000 years ago. His existence testifies to their arrival in North America long before the birth of Christopher Columbus. These are the oldest traces of the European presence in North America.
9. The tunnels of the Stone Age
The discovery of a large network of underground tunnels (which has spread all over Europe, from Scotland to Turkey) seems to mean that people who lived during the Stone Age did not pass only their days to hunt and gather.
Although the true purpose of these tunnels remains completely unknown, some researchers believe that they could be used to protect individuals from predators, while others claim that this underground system allowed people to travel long distances, thus protecting them from damage. bad weather and war.
10. The giant stone balls of Costa Rica
They were discovered in the 1930s by workers who pruned trees to establish a banana plantation. Local legends say that inside the stones is gold. Many of these spheres have been broken and some have been destroyed.But there was nothing inside …


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We really appreciated your customer-focused attitude. All the Best. Ken Butler - Amaze n Play.


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A big challenge in developing monitoring or configuration software for new hardware products is testing. Testing on a newly designed hardware device requires the device to be available and not only does the hardware need to be developed and produced, but the embedded software also needs to be operational before reliable tests can be performed. Therefore, testing can only be started very late in the development cycle.
If the communication interface with the device can be locked early in the design, testing can be done using simulators. These can then be used to return meaningful values long before the first device is build. A well designed simulator can later be used with data recorded from actual devices, or to mimic behaviour that could otherwise not be easily replicated.
At Newtec, such monitoring software uses the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to interact with their hardware components. This paper discusses how such an SNMP simulator was developed specifically for Newtec's needs. It will explain which type of application and input methods were used, some implementation specifics, and how the tool can later be extended if more functionality are needed.
Simple Network Management Protocol is an internet-standard protocol for managing or monitoring managed network devices. With this, a device runs an SNMP agent which can respond to SNMP requests sent by an SNMP manager.
The information/variables that can be requested from a device consists of three parts: its OID (object ID), type and value.


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Things Seen at Castlefest, part 4
Beautiful things made out of straw…
A little straw witch on a little straw broomstick. (That was the day I was wearing my witch costume, just after I'd bought my hat.)
Mugs and bottles and tiny tiny chests of drawers…
Neptune (or some other sea god, I didn't ask) and his shark-dog.
Lots of pretty things that are too expensive…
This cart was so cute! Sahi and I did both buy a shiny there, and talked to the owner a bit, who says he is a "tree doctor", which explains how he gets the pretty branches to build his cart out of.
Dress made out of jeans.
Colourful wings. (And I also really liked the poncho the other person was wearing.)
I don't particularly want to wear these bracelets, but they are pretty. I'm not sure I'm disappointed or relieved that the notebooks at this stall weren't quite as pretty as last year – disappointed because I know they could be prettier (or at least, more my taste), relieved because I really did not need another one anyway.


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If you are in the process of applying for jobs or are completing application forms you may be asked to provide references. You need to be sure that the person who is recommending you for employment is willing and able to give you a good reference. This is vitally important as having a good reference can be the difference between getting the job offered to you or not. It is also important to check with the person whom you are intending to give as a reference that you have their permission to do so. You need to do this before you give their name and contact details.
Over recent years some companies have refused to give references to employees due to the fact that they could be sued if they give a bad one and that it is not any benefit to them to give one. Some companies however will still ask for them and you need to think carefully about who you are going to ask.
Previous employers are always a must and although you may be able to give another name for a character reference, employers are the best option for job applications. If your current employers doesn't know you are applying for jobs then you may need to give a previous employer and ask if your current employer can only be contacted if and when you are offered the job.


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Forgive me if this is a stupid question but I am a bit confused. I have just received a request for a book I have posted and it says that the requestor does not accept bookcrossing.com books. I have no idea what that is so I don't know if my copy is one or not. I lookd at it and can't find anything about bookcrossing on it. i also googled bookcrossing and came across a book sharing site.
Can someone help me out here? Any help would be very appreciated!
Your book would have a book crossing book label on it - you can't miss them! They are like book-plate sized, either on the outside or inside cover. They also use stickers that are very easy to see.
Here's a link to one of the labels they use: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.jacobsen.no/anders/blog/archives/images/BookCrossing-com.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.jacobsen.no/anders/blog/archives/2003/03/14/bookcrossingcom.html&h=375&w=209&sz=20&hl=en&start=3&um=1&tbnid=GF81_igXhI2AOM:&tbnh=122&tbnw=68&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbookcrossing%2Blabel%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN
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Bookcrossing is another book sharing site. I'm not quite sure how it works, but your book would definitely be marked with Bookcrossing somewhere on it if it was one. I've seen complaints on our forums about some Bookcrossing books being very marked up all over the covers.
If you've looked your book over carefully and it meets the PBS guidelines and you see no mention of Bookcrossing inside the front cover of the book, then it would meet the requestor's condition. Go ahead and accept and send the book out.
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Not all BC books are labeled in such obvious ways. My conditions say no BC books and lo and behold I got like 3 in a deal some months ago and it was written in pen about 3 pages in. I accepted them as there were no outside markings and my son doesn't want to see that on his shelf. This doesn't affect that, and I couldn't help but think that the sender very easily could have missed it, but it was there. So look closely.
And welcome to PBS!
I just checked out the site...it says that books can be left in hotels, coffee shops, gyms, etc. Does that also include public restrooms?? Yuck...no thanks!!! Think I'll change my requestor condition...
I have left my books on busses, in restaurants, hotel lobbies, post offices, bleachers at ball fields, YMCA lobbies, etc, etc. It's fun to track the book as it travels around the world. Some of my books have been journaled as far away as Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. My books have one label on the inside cover of the book. Some Book Crossers get carried away and stamp their books, or use several stickers inside and out. As a result, some PBS members will not accept a "defaced" book.
Book Crossing is an international sight that promotes passing books from person to person, rather than trading. You don't have to be a member to make journal entries, but once you do you will be notified each time a subsequent entry is made. It's a different type of club for book lovers :o)


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My husband and I just stayed recently here for short getaway. We loved it! The cabin is close to town and on all paved roads. We were glad it was pet friendly so we could bring our dog too. We enjoyed being able to relax in the hot tub, listen to music and enjoy the cabin surronded by trees. We called in dinner both nights and ate it at our cabin instead of cooking, although the cabin had a grill and cook top in the kitchen. We also liked playing pool in the finished basement and watching TV. The cabin also has a firepit next to the hot tub we didn't know about when we booked (the compnay told us it was just added so it is not pcitured yet) so we got to build a fire as we hung out by hot tub. Very nice cabin! We will be back! (View Details)
This was our second year celebrating our Christmas in Blue Ridge, Ga. Tucked Away was a very beautiful cabin in which gave our family a very relaxing vacation. The cabin was decorated for Christmas and was very cozy throughout our stay. Our family would definitely recommend reserving a beautiful cabin through Mountaintop Cabin Rentals. They make a vacation truly effortless. Thanks again for another great experience.... The Rodriguez Family Crestview, Florida (View Details)
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Streaming service Spotify announced Wednesday its plan to go public.
The company will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker name SPOT. According to the company, shares have traded as high as $132.50 on private markets, which would give the company a valuation over $23 billion based on ordinary shares outstanding as of February 22.
Spotify is the leader in streaming music services globally, with the company reporting 71 million paying subscribers and more than 159 million monthly active listeners (MAUs) as of December 2017. It is available in 61 countries and territories. Its closest competitor, Apple Music, is far behind at 36 million subscribers.
The company reported revenue of $2.37 billion in 2015, $3.6 billion in 2016 and $4.99 billion in 2017, according to its F1. (This is based on current euro to dollar conversion value.) It said paid subscribers are growing at a rate of 46 percent year-over-year, while MAUs are increasing at 29 percent year-over-year. The company posted a loss of $1.5 billion in 2017.
"We set out to reimagine the music industry and to provide a better way for both artists and consumers to benefit from the digital transformation of the music industry," the company said in its filing. "Spotify was founded on the belief that music is universal and that streaming is a more robust and seamless access model that benefits both artists and music fans."
Spotify's initial offering of shares will not be underwritten, meaning there is no set price set by underwriters which will inform opening trades on the New York Stock Exchange. Goldman Sachs is listed as the lead advisor.
Here's how the company explained the process in its filing:
As this listing is taking place via a novel process that is not an underwritten initial public offering, there will be no book building process and no price at which underwriters initially sold shares to the public to help inform efficient price discovery with respect to the opening trades on the NYSE. Pursuant to NYSE Rules, we have engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC ("Morgan Stanley") as a financial advisor to be available to consult with the designated market maker (the "DMM") in setting the opening public price of our ordinary shares on the NYSE. Based on information provided by the NYSE, the opening public price of our ordinary shares on the NYSE will be determined by buy and sell orders collected by the NYSE from broker-dealers and the NYSE is where buy orders can be matched with sell orders at a single price.
The company said it would list "as soon as practicable after this registration statement is declared effective."


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"God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
John 4:24 NRSV
What will happen during a typical worship service?
Our typical Sunday morning worship will include a greeting and quick announcements with time to recognize birthdays and anniversaries, scripture reading, an offering, the sermon, and a few hymns. Prayer is an important part of our time together and we include an opening prayer or greeting, a pastoral prayer, the Lord's Prayer, a prayer over the offering, and a closing prayer.
We sing traditional hymns from the United Methodist Hymnal and a secondary hymnal, the Faith We Sing.
Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. All are invited to celebrate communion, but you can choose whether or not you wish to participate. Learn more about communion.
We print words and responses in the bulletins to help those who are unfamiliar with United Methodist services.
Services begin at 11 am. Children are invited to hear a short message at the front of church and then our youngest members (4 and under) are invited to play in the nursery during the remainder of service.
Additionally, we worship together through weekly Sunday School classes, Bible studies, and monthly potluck meals. Sunday School meets at 10 am and Bible study meets at 6 pm.Who We Are Leadership Resources


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This has now become my most popular salad at home. Somehow, I've gone back to the simple classic, giving weight to the phrase 'Old is gold'. My favourite leaf is now Romaine lettuce, overthrowing the very popular rocket leaves and arugula with their peppery flavour. In fact, this is the only leafy salad my kids eat happily and actually like and has…
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BLACK CREEK UNITED at York Woods Library (1785 Finch West), to February 29. 416-395-5980.
A GLIMPSE OF BLACK LIFE IN VICTORIAN TORONTO at the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge), to March 2. 416-395-5577. Rating: NN Rating: NNNNN
Despite some progress, the official visual arts world in Canada remains an enclave of intertwining privilege based on gender, class and, of course, race. This makes attempts to reclaim the validity of art and art-making for all of crucial importance.
So while I applaud the intent of these two black-focused exhibitions, I have to say that the presentation style of both is modest to the point of disappointment and possibly insult, for viewer and subject alike. In many ways they're an unintentionally sad reminder of the tokenistic and underfunded institutional treatment of black culture.
Black Creek United exhibits some documentation and products of a two-month Jane-Finch community arts program funded and organized by the Art Gallery of York U.
Photos by area kids of their nabe are the highlight, and it's encouraging that a "serious" institution is doing this kind of outreach.
The lowlight is that the images are printed letter-size, with little explanation or artist recognition. Community arts is often more process than product, and that's totally valid; still, whatever good came out of this program isn't well reflected here.
A Glimpse Of Black Life In Victorian Toronto 1850-1860 is a conference-stand-style exhibit describing major figures and activities. There's a lot of useful text but not enough visuals; it's basically a pamphlet writ large. Other cities are doing better. Ottawa's National Gallery recently hosted a massive travelling exhibition of contemporary African photography. And Washington, DC's National Portrait Gallery breaks new museological ground with a project on hiphop, bringing images of Public Enemy into the same class as portraits of Abraham Lincoln. (Check the online version at www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/recognize.)
Toronto deserves the same. Small exhibits show goodwill, but our institutions must devote resources to reaching that next level.


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The rise of IoT and Cloud data services has put data centers, housing powerful servers and storage devices at the forefront of the electronics industry. It is also a well-known fact that these data centers generate enormous amounts of heat, which has to be removed from critical equipment—a task that usually starts with a fan.
The same holds true for other applications that we depend on. Products such as home computers, household appliances and industrial machinery will only function reliably if they are kept within a specified temperature range. In other words, fans play an incredibly important role in modern life.
The sleeve bearing vs ball bearing trade-off
At the core of every fan is the bearing. This critical component enables the fan rotor to turn and is key in determining a fan's operational life, making it crucial for designers and engineers to choose the right fan bearing to cool their application.
Traditionally, this choice has been between a fan with a sleeve bearing and one with a ball bearing. Both have their strengths but picking one over the other will usually result in a trade-off somewhere along the line. This is why CUI has taken a new approach to bearing design that bridges the gap between ball and sleeve versions.
However, before we look at how this new fan design works, we must first review the benefits and shortcomings of the more traditional sleeve and ball bearing types.
Understanding sleeve bearings
The shaft at the center of sleeve bearing fans spins inside a "sleeve-like" cylinder with a layer of oil lining the sleeve that enables the shaft to turn. The sleeve's role is to hold the rotor in the right position, making sure it is always the correct distance from the motor stator (Figure 1). Sleeve bearings are the more cost-effective of the two traditional designs and will hold-up better in applications that experience shock and vibration. However, its design does hold several drawbacks.
Figure 1: Diagram of a typical sleeve bearing fan
To minimize rotor wobble, the sleeve needs to fit snugly around the shaft, but the greater this contact area is, the more friction you have to overcome and the longer it takes to start the fan. This means more energy is required, both to start the fan and to keep it spinning.
Another issue with the sleeve design is the weight of the rotor is supported solely by the shaft in the sleeve. Consequently, as it rotates, it gradually wears down the inside of the bearing, distorting the shape of the bore. If your fan is always used in the same orientation, an oval-shaped sleeve cross-section will begin to develop, which may make the fan noisier and cause it to wobble.
This bearing wear problem can be worse if your fan is required to operate at different angles, as could be the case with portable equipment. With gravity pulling the rotor's mass in different directions, depending on the angle of use, the sleeve will wear unevenly, which can exacerbate the wobble and noise problems.
Ultimately, this wear shortens the life of the bearing and, depending on your design, possibly the whole fan unit or even the product it is cooling.
Furthermore, the lubricant mentioned earlier that is required to keep everything rotating is typically provided by including an oil ring and Mylar washer at both ends of the bearing bore. These components are intended to combat friction, but the reality is their presence adds to it. In addition, their positioning makes it harder for the gases generated by rotational friction to escape. If these gases cannot dissipate, they turn into solid nitride particles, which clog up the bearing, hampering rotation and shortening its life.
The basics of ball bearings
Fans with ball bearings (Figure 2) typically have two rings of little steel balls surrounding the shaft, one closer to the rotor than the other. A ring of springs presses them apart. This setup helps tackle the issues of rotor tilt and uneven wear that you get with sleeve bearings. The reason for this is that the rotor's weight rests on the ball bearing closest to the rotor itself, but the springs help offset any tilt that might occur as a result of gravity pulling down on the rotor. This means a fan with ball bearings can be used at any angle, making this design a superior choice for portable devices. The reduced bearing wear also means your mean time between failures (MTBF) will typically be much higher with a ball bearing-based design rather than with a sleeve variant.
Figure 2: Diagram of a typical ball bearing fan
While ball bearings reduce the amount of friction you must overcome to start and operate your fan motor, they are costlier, noisier, more complex and less impact-resistant than sleeve bearings.
omniCOOL™ system: Bridging the gap
To minimize the need for designers to make tradeoffs when specifying a fan, CUI's omniCOOL™ system (Figure 3) seeks to bridge the cost-performance gap by incorporating two key elements into fan design: a magnetic rotor-balancing structure and an enhanced sleeve bearing.
Figure 3: Diagram of CUI's omniCOOL system
Thanks to the magnetic structure, the rotor effectively becomes a spinning top that never falls over and can work at any angle. This is because the system's magnetic structure sits in front of the rotor and uniformly attracts it all the way round, no matter what angle the fan is operating.
A supporting cap at the tip of the shaft keeps it in place, forming the point around which the rotor spins, just like the point on a spinning top.
This approach, using the magnetic structure, means the rotor weight is not borne by the bearing sleeve, but by magnetic forces, which suspend the rotor in the air. This cuts down the friction between the inside of the bearing and the shaft. It also reduces the tilt and wobble problems found with traditional sleeve bearings.
Although the magnetic structure significantly reduces the amount of contact between the inside of the bearing and the spinning shaft, the omniCOOL system also includes a specially hardened sleeve to provide higher resistance against any abrasion that may still occur. The enhanced sleeve design also provides heat-resistance up to 90°C, which is more than most sleeve bearings can tolerate. Testing shows that this enhanced, hardened bearing has a significantly longer expected operating life than a traditional sleeve bearing – 3.2 times longer at 70°C and as much as 5.5 times longer at 20°C (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Comparing life expectancy of a traditional sleeve bearing and the omniCOOL system
The other key difference between the omniCOOL system's enhanced bearing and a standard sleeve bearing is the absence of the oil rings and Mylar washers. With the magnetic forces reducing abrasion, lubricant is no longer required, so these components can be removed. Doing so reduces friction, which in turn cuts down on noise and the amount of energy required to start and spin the motor. It also means the gases generated by rotational friction are free to escape, instead of solidifying and blocking up the bearing.
A new alternative to traditional fan designs
The combination of technologies found in the omniCOOL system bridges the gap between ball and sleeve bearings, providing a quiet, strong, long-lasting fan that is suitable for use at any angle and more cost-effective than ball bearing designs. For engineers, it provides a new alternative to cool electronic equipment without the traditional tradeoffs.


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Before diving into great home remedies for tonsillitis, it's important to first have a brief background about this condition. Tonsillitis is the inflammation or swelling of the tonsils, causing pain and discomfort in the throat, especially when swallowing. This condition affects everyone regardless of age, but it is more common among children. So what exactly causes this annoying problem?
What Causes Tonsillitis?
The tonsils serve as the first line of defense of the immune system by acting as our body's natural filters from germs entering our airways into the body. When the tonsils become overwhelmed with infection-causing germs, they can get infected themselves and become swollen and irritated that results to tonsillitis.
Tonsillitis is due to either a viral or bacterial infection. One of the common cause is the bacteria known as the Streptococcus bacteria – the same bacteria that causes strep throat. In this case, the soreness of the throat is usually more severe and persistent.
What are the Symptoms of Tonsillitis?
When a person suffers from tonsillitis or strep throat, he or she may show common signs and symptoms such as:
- Sore throat.
- Swollen tonsils.
- White or yellow spots on the throat and tonsils.
- Raspy voice or sometimes inability to speak (due to difficulty and discomfort).
- Loss of appetite (due to difficulty of swallowing).
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Bad breath.
- Pain on the neck, ears, and head (headache).
- Fever.
How to Treat Tonsillitis?
The treatment for tonsillitis may vary depending on how the condition was acquired. Most of the time, people think that antibiotics are the number one solution for tonsillitis. However, that's usually not needed as most cases of tonsillitis are typically caused by viral infection.
If tonsillitis is caused by bacterial infection or strep, doctors will prescribe antibiotics that will be taken by mouth for ten days as a way of treatment. However, if tonsillitis comes and goes, it can turn into a more severe type of condition that may need further medical assessment by the doctor.
When to See the Doctor?
Tonsillitis can be painful and difficult especially for children. If treated early, the infection usually goes away naturally. However, the problem can persist that may lead to chronic tonsillitis or recurrent tonsillitis for both adults and children.
In some cases, tonsillitis cause obstruction of the airway that leads to other problems such as sleep apnea, snoring, and difficulty breathing.
Tonsil Removal Surgery – Is It Necessary?
Tonsil surgical removal or tonsillectomy is commonly recommended for patients experiencing chronic or recurrent tonsillitis. For children, this can be both scary and traumatic. For adults, on the other hand, it can be quite expensive.
If you want to avoid facing the cost of a tonsil removal surgery, let's find out some of the cheaper home remedy alternatives to treat and eliminate tonsillitis.
12 cheap and effective home remedies to treat tonsillitis
Treatments and medications for tonsillitis shouldn't always have to be expensive. Sometimes, better treatments are available right at home in your kitchen! To learn more about home remedies in treating tonsillitis, check this out.
1. Gargling salt water
Probably the most popular among this list, the old salt water gargling method is on top of the list due to its ingenuity and effectiveness. The salt acts as a pain reliever and helps reduce inflammation of the throat and also helps eliminate bacteria, fungus, and virus because of its natural cleansing properties.
- Mix and dissolve about ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt into a cup of 4 – 8 ounces of warm water.
- Gargle the solution for about 30 seconds – 1 minute and then spit the water out after.
- Continue doing so and repeat frequently for faster results.
2. Lemon
Just like salt, lemons make a great solution for sore throats for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. They are also high in vitamin C that can boost the body's resistance against infections.
Create a juice from half of lemon, ½ to 1 tablespoon of salt and 4 – 8 ounces of warm water.
Gargle the mixture every day and until the pain and the sore throat is relieved.
3. Raw honey
Honey is a superb ingredient to any recipe that requires it and it can also do wonders for people suffering from a sore throat and tonsillitis. It has antibacterial properties which kill bacteria and it tastes good too!
- Mix 4 tablespoons of honey in a glass of warm water.
- Do this at least 3 times a day to feel better.
4. Tulsi
Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is another excellent home remedy you can use to treat tonsillitis. It is known for its numerous uses like its antiviral and anti-inflammatory
properties and is believed to help relieve other problems like flu, common cold, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, and even anxiety and depression!
- Put 10 – 12 holy basil leaves to 1 – 1 ½ cups of water, then boil for at least 10 minutes.
- Strain the water and add juice extract from one lemon.
- You can also add 1 teaspoon
of honey to sweeten the tulsi extract.
- Drink at least three times a day for two to three days.
5. Cinnamon
Because of its antimicrobial properties, cinnamon acts as a natural antibiotic and do wonders especially in treating tonsillitis. Cinnamon is also known to fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections and inhibit their growth in the mouth.
- Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder to a glass of hot water.
- Pour two teaspoons of honey.
- Sip on the juice while it's still warm.
- Drink two or three times a day for one week.
6. Fenugreek
Also known as methi, the Fenugreek is known for its antibacterial properties that make it one of the best alternative home remedy treatment for tonsillitis. It can kill the bacteria that cause tonsillitis and it can give instant pain relief for its anti-inflammatory properties as well.
- Add two tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds to 2 – 3 cups of water. Simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- Strain and leave to cool down.
- Gargle with it for at least 30 seconds then spit it out.
- Repeat two to three times a day until pain is relieved.
7. Green tea
Green tea is well-known for boosting the immune system to help fight bacterial and viral infections that cause swollen tonsils. It also has an anti-inflammatory property that relieves the pain of swollen tonsils and sore throat. According to research, green tea extracts have the strongest antimicrobial element among all other teas tested!
- Mix 1 teaspoon of green tea leave in a cup of water then boil for 15 minutes.
- Strain and let it cool.
- Gargle the mix three times a day – once before going to bed.
8. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and immune-boosting home remedy treatment – one of the best nature has to offer! Because of the wonders apple cider vinegar can do, it was a favorite of the father of medicine, Hippocrates, and also considered it as one of the best "remedies of choice".
- Mix 1 tablespoon of ACV in a cup of warm water.
- Gargle the solution and rinse with water at least once a day.
- Repeat every day.
9. Garlic
Aside from salt, garlic is probably one of the most common home remedy solutions for tonsillitis you already have in one of your kitchen cupboards. It is considered to be one of the best spices for its antibacterial and antiviral properties and helps boost the immune system.
- One of the best options to intake garlic is to eat it raw and fresh or,
- Mince garlic cloves and let it stand for at least 10 – 15 minutes to enable the active ingredient allicin to form.
- Mix the minced garlic to honey, yogurt, or any extracts and juice mixtures we have on this list.
10. Ginger
Ginger is another excellent home remedy for tonsillitis. It can be taken by preparing a ginger tea mixed with honey and drinking it while it's warm or by making ginger paste mixed with honey and lick it like candy.
- Grate a ginger root mixed with warm water.
- Mixed the grated ginger thoroughly with the water. Add a 1 – 1 ½ teaspoon of honey to add flavor.
- Drink the tea while warm to soothe the pain.
11. Water
Staying hydrated is one of the best ways of keeping a healthy lifestyle. For tonsillitis, drinking warm water will ease the pain of swollen tonsils and sore throat. Drinking water can also help keep the body temperature manageable in case of fever.
12. Plenty of Rest
Of course, none of these home remedies will work if you're not taking a well-deserved rest. When your body is under stress, you will have a hard time recovering from tonsillitis and the symptoms that come with it like a fever. Give yourself time-off from work or any strenuous activity that you usually do like going to the gym or any exercise routine.
How to prevent tonsillitis?
The bacteria and viruses that cause tonsillitis are contagious. So, the best way of prevention is through proper hygiene. Washing hands thoroughly and frequently using soap especially before and after eating and using the toilet is one of the best good hygiene practices.
Avoid sharing foods, glasses or any drinking bottles or utensils to others even with family members. Also, don't forget to replace toothbrushes.


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So I was talking to a woman who was overly complimentary of my marriage. It was good to hear but if only she knew. She told me how my husband and I look like the perfect couple. We're so happy together and we must wear the most amazing matching sleepwear (I know it was a little too far for me too but I had to grin and bear it).
Anyhoo, then she went on to talk about the blog and how when she reads it she just sees us doing everything it says (insert the sound of a scratched record here)!
That's when I had to stop her. I told her "I'm so sorry to interrupt this wonderful fairy tale (especially since I was loving the fantasy too) but I write about the marriage I want, not the marriage I have"
The marriage where the house is spotless and all the cars magically have gas in them. The one where every day you wake up googly eyed just waiting to see his/her face.
The one where every hour or so you get a text that says "I love you" or "I miss you" or "girl you're wearing that dress" (Ok I wouldn't want my husband to say it like that but you get the point). The one where he happily answers "no" when you ask, "does this dress make me look fat" yeah that one.
We are by no means the perfect couple. As a matter of fact we struggle to put a lot of the strategies we've learned and share with others, into practice. It's always easier to tell people the right way to do something than it is to actually do it yourself. We argue fuss and fight, I am sarcastic as the day is long (you can take the girl out of the hood…), we get consumed in other things and find ourselves forgetting to put the marriage first and sometimes we are just downright mean to one another.
The key to our lasting marriage is a lot of love and a lot more God. We pray for this! We don't leave it to chance, because we know our flesh will fail every time but God never will. I share all of this first to invite you to turn your marriage over to God. In our hands marriage is fragile and easily broken, but his hands protect it from the darts of the enemy. Secondly I share to say, it's OK if you mess up. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off but never ever give up on your marriage.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
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Foodie hotspots: Matsumoto, Nagano, Togakushi, Kaida Kogen, Iiyama, Ueda, Nozawa, Saku, Shiojiri, Azumino, Iida, Ina, Nagawa, Kiso Fukushima and the Nakasendo post road, Nakai-juku, Tsumago, Motai-Ainoshuku.
Foodies Look Out For: Shinshu soba buckwheat noodles; shichimi togarashi spice; wasabi; sansai mountain vegetables; inoshishi wild boar and shika niku venison, Shinshu miso, Nozawana pickles, sake.
The Basics: This fabulous, alpine prefecture, landlocked in Central Honshu, is always a pleasure to visit, for its beautiful landscapes, historic castle towns, amazing hot-springs, and, best of all, its great food and sake. For a glimpse into rural Japan, Nagano simply can't be beaten. It is living proof that a prefecture doesn't have to have a coastline in order to produce fabulous cuisine.
Nagano's main cities are easily accessible from Tokyo via the Nagano Shinkansen bullet train. It takes one hour fifty minutes to Nagano, around three hours fifteen minutes to Matsumoto. Getting up into the high mountains takes much longer, of course, but it's worth the trip. The bus ride over the Alps from Hida-Takayama to Matsumoto, for example, is simply spectacular.
Foodies Go Nagano: Nagano is synonymous with buckwheat noodles. They are generally referred to as 'Shinshu soba' (Shinshu is the old name for Nagano), and may also have specific names donating the area, and style in which they are made and served. The prefecture is the nation's second largest producer of buckwheat, after Hokkaido, and claims to have more soba shops than anywhere else. It certainly feels that way!
Togakushi, Kaida Kogen, Ina and Nagawa are all famed for their soba - and all worth seeking out, though you can easily find their noodles being prepared in Nagano and Matsumoto. The latter's Naka-machi district, with its 'gourmet street' and contless bars and restaurants is a particularly happy hunting ground. Takato soba is a style in which soba is served with the region's famed miso, which is grilled before being soaked in the tsuyu dipping sauce.
Tomikura soba, from the snowy climes of Iiyama, has a pronounced chewiness, as a result of the buckwheat being mixed with the oyamabokuchi plant, a kind of burdock. Try it in Tomikura village at the splendidly dilapidated, rather remote, Hashiba Shokudo.
Toji soba, a specialty of Matsumoto, Nagawa and the Kiso region, features noodles dipped into a hot broth using a bamboo strainer. A well-regarded specialist in Matsumoto is Nomugiji.
Throughout the prefecture, particularly good soba shops have earned fame and fortune, and a nationwide reputation. This often means long lines of people waiting in line, especially during peak tourist seasons. Uzuraya in front of the Chusha Shrine in Togakushi is one such place, but most people agree its tempura soba is worth the wait. Lesser-known gems include Katanaya and Kusabue in Ueda city, Sobaya Shimizu in Shiojiri and Ogiso Seifunsho Azumino-ten in Azumino. Whenever we are in Matsumoto we stop by the splendid Soba Club Sasaki, and a trip to Kiso Fukushima isn't complete without dropping by Kurumaya Honten in Kiso Fukushima for a dose of their rustic, rough, yet delicious noodles. Be warned though that they will be closed from October 2017 to May 2018. Sobadokoro Yamanaka and Kokorone (good Toji soba) in Narai-juku and Yoshimuraya in Tsumago are also good options in Kiso.
Nagano's other claims to culinary fame are wasabi, Nozawana pickles, Azumino-Azusagawa apples, Yamabe grapes, sansai mountain vegetables such as warabi, tara-no-me butterbur, kogomi and yomogi, and the region's signature Shinshu miso. To sample the latter, head to Ishii Miso, just a fifteen-minute walk from Matsumoto station, where you can have a lunch featuring their three-year fermented miso and, yes, miso ice cream.
The Nagano Budget Gourmet: Sanzoku grilled chicken breast in a tare sauce; Sanzoku burgers (find them at the Tobuyu no Maru Service Area on the Joshinetsu expressway); oyaki steamed dumplings; goheimochi glutinous rice grilled on wooden skewers: sasazushi; Komagane Sauce Katsudon, especially at Meijitei in Komagane.
The Ramen Professor Recommends: The prefecture obviously favors soba, but Saku city has pioneered its very own Anyouji ramen. Fourteen shops across the city vie with each other to make the best noodle dishes using one common ingredient, the local Anyouji Miso. Tonchikimen, Bunzoh Black, Nanadaime Sukeya and Menya Tenho are the pick. In Nagano city, try Chuka Soba Shouki; in Matsumoto, try the miso ramen specialist Mensho Sakura. It's across the street from Parco.
FGL Favorite Tipple: Saku city's Chikuma Nishiki, Kametaya Alps Masamune, Takeshige Honke's Bokusui from Motai Ainoshuku are all good. If you like bone dry sake, try Imai Shuzoten's Wakamidori Okarakuchi, or, for something much smoother, their luscious Wakamidori Daiginjo.
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WWCC mascot change was a good idea
Mascots are a silly concept and it's even sillier how much people can associate with them.
An often cartoonish character, and just as often presented in a very masculine depiction, they're often the representation of a group or region, though in some cases, they just don't make a lot of sense.
Take the Rock Springs tigers for example. A city founded on coal and mining, the high school's mascot is a tiger, an animal common to much of Asia.
While attending RSHS, I never put much thought into the hows and whys regarding why an animal not native to North America came to represent a sc...
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The fourth edition of Security of Things World Berlin was unanimously characterised as a successful conference. The attendees put the success down to the rich mix of IoT security experts, the presentation content and the interactive sessions throughout the 2,5 days of the event.
With sessions about the cost of security problems, threat modelling in IoT, security of industrial control systems and more, Security of Things World was a great event. There is still a need for discussion regarding the future role of security in the interconnected and smart world of the enterprise Internet of Things, and also further collaboration so that solutions are available to respond to growing IoT security concerns .
Securing the connected future in 2020
Security of Things World is coming back to Berlin on September 20 – 21, 2020. Be part of the forum for IT/OT, ICS and Industrial IoT security experts.


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We Hope This Is The Last We Hear About Samsung's Exploding Phone
Airlines are finally allowed to retire their pre-flight announcements about the defective Galaxy Note 7
Next time you fly you will be spared from hearing the annoying reminder that Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 smartphone can self-combust and is not allowed to fly on the aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration released a statement this week saying that airlines no longer have to make pre-flight announcements about the Galaxy Note 7 being prohibited due to the likelihood of it combusting.
"The Department of Transportation removed the requirement for air carriers to specifically notify passengers about the Note 7 phone immediately prior to boarding due to the high degree of public awareness of the ban since issuance of the emergency restriction/prohibition order, as well as the extensive efforts by Samsung and U.S. wireless providers to make all Note 7 users aware the phone is recalled and banned from transport on U.S. aircraft," read the press release.
This statement comes a month after most U.S. cellular carriers said they could push Samsung's software update that permanently disables the smartphone from charging — because it can't combust if it doesn't have any juice. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile all waited to release the update until after the holidays, "in the heart of the holiday travel season."
The Department of Transportation placed the ban on the smartphone back in October 2016 after Samsung first recalled the dangerous device. Passengers were not allowed to board with the phone on all domestic flights. Some international flight agencies also banned the phone from flying.
If passengers did board with a Note 7, then flight attendants had to place the devices in a fire-proof bag during travel time. Samsung took its security measures even further by setting up exchange booths at some airports.
Samsung said it has managed to collect 96 percent of all recalled units. If you're one of the remaining 4 percent, make sure to exchange your phone for another before it stops charging completely and is rendered useless.


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Brazeau named Player of the Week
NORTH BAY, Ont. — Justin Brazeau of the North Bay Battalion has been named the Player of the Week for the period ended Sunday, the Ontario Hockey League announced Monday.
Right winger Brazeau scored five goals and earned three assists for eight points last week as the Battalion won two of three games.
Brazeau scored three goals, including the winner, and added an assist in a 5-2 victory Sunday over the visiting Barrie Colts to record his first three-goal game in the OHL. He assisted on the lone Battalion goal in a 3-1 road loss Friday night to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds after scoring two goals, including the winner, and earning one assist in a 4-3 home-ice verdict Thursday night over the Mississauga Steelheads.
"It feels great to be recognized for the week I had and, for it to come during a week where our team was able to win games we needed to win, it feels even better," said Brazeau, a 19-year-old in his third season with the Battalion.
"I need to keep doing the little things right and keep working hard, whether that's in practice, games or off-ice. I just need to keep working hard, going to the dirty areas, and hopefully pucks will go my way."
Brazeau, a six-foot-five, 221-pound native of New Liskeard, Ont., leads the Battalion in scoring with 23 goals and 13 assists for 36 points in 31 games with just 10 minutes in penalties. His goals total is third in the league.
A 13th-round pick in the 2014 OHL Priority Selection from the New Liskeard Cubs midgets, he's registered 51 goals and 35 assists for 86 points in 163 career games. His 23 goals this season are a career high, surpassing by one his total from 2016-17.
Brazeau is the fifth member of the Battalion to earn the league honour since the franchise moved to North Bay from Brampton in 2013.
Centre Mike Amadio was the most recent to be recognized, for the period ended Feb. 21, 2016. Previous honorees were right winger Barclay Goodrow, for the playoff period ended April 20, 2014, left winger Zach Bratina for the week ended Oct. 18, 2015, and goaltender Jake Smith for the period ended Dec. 20, 2015.