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In Love With A Person With Issues
On our quest to find the perfect, the right man or woman, most of us will find that every person we meet or come across has some type of issue to deal or deep secrete that they have been working hard to keep away from the rest of the world. They could have a child, many children or hidden children, bad credit, no car or money, live with their parents or homeless, a criminal history and some or most are just getting out of a relationship or marriage. The deeper secretes are those who happen to be in the closet , you know the ones that are gay, bisexual, killers or happen to be hooked on drugs. Why do we fall," In Love With A Person With Issues"? Maybe its because they have a beautiful smile, handsome face, sexy figure, good or great in bed or maybe its that little something, in each of us feel that we can help, save, rescue, rehab or shape them into the man or woman we really want them to be. It sounds crazy that some of us think of ourselves as doctors, psychologist or mental health specialist, but that is what we become when we date or marry someone with issues. That's when our hearts over power our minds and we get involved with a person, that we know will only bring us problems or troubles, then latter break our hearts and then add some unwanted drama or pain to into our lives. If you ever wondered why some couple start to look alike after time, its because their problems, troubles or issues become their own and they just like their other half become a person with issues. The question is it really worth it to fall in love with a a stranger or "In Love With A Person With Issues? Write in then give your thoughts or views on the subject.
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Quick Hits!
According to a new Robert Half survey, 64% of workers will take at least part of the Christmas week off, with one third taking the entire week. Of those who will be out the whole week, 61% say it's because their company closes for the holiday, with 79% of them getting paid for that time off. Regardless, most people in the U.S. still won't be using up all their vacation time by the time the new year begins, with 35% of those polled saying they will leave vacation time on the table at the end of the year.
Source: Robert Half
While the holidays are a time of joy and cheer, they are also a time for fraudsters to come out of the woodwork and scam a lot of unsuspecting revelers. According to ACI Worldwide, global fraud attempts during the holiday season increased 31% between 2015 and 2016, with fraud losses 25% higher during the holiday season as compared to other times of the year.
For this reason, we need to be alert while shopping over the holidays, and there are some common scams we can keep an eye out for to make sure we aren't victims of a holiday hoax. Common holiday scams include:
- Gift Card Fraud – While both electronic and plastic gift cards are one of the most popular gift items for the holidays, they are highly susceptible to fraud. To guard against getting scammed, use your gift cards as soon as you can, buy cards off a company website, since ones on a display are more at risk, buy ones in protective packaging if you can, pay attention when a cashier activates a card and make sure how much money is on it, and don't buy gift cards on auction websites or online marketplaces.
- Copycat Websites and Mobile Apps – It isn't uncommon for fraudsters to copy popular websites or apps and profit by imitating a popular site's trademark. Often the fake URL is off by a few letters or words. To guard against this, make sure you search the web for a company's actual website, and double check the info on the site. And when it comes to apps, always download them from reputable stores like Apple, or Google Play Store.
- Fake Shipping Notifications – If you get a strange email from a shipper attempting to deliver a package it could be a phishing attack trying to spread a virus on to your computer. Never link to a shipping site right from an email. Instead, make sure to visit the shipper's valid website.
- Phony E-Greeting Cards – If you don't know the identity of the person who sent you an e-card, chances are it's a fraudster so delete it. Also know that real e-card sites won't ask you for your personal info to open a card.
- Help Wanted: Seasonal Job Solicitations – If an email with a job solicitation seems too good to be true, that's because it is. If you're looking for a job, go to a company's main website to apply, or apply in person, don't respond to those emails.
- Travel Scams – Again, if you're sent a travel deal that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Fraudsters will try to lure people in with fake travel websites, and then snag credit card and personal information. Always deal with a reputable travel agency or website when making your travel plans.
Source: Market Watch
- GrubHub has come out with its second annual "Year In Delivery" trends analysis, which not only reveals which dishes were ordered the most last year, but predicts what will be huge in the coming year
Most Popular Dishes of 2017
- Poke — 643% rise in popularity
- Soft pretzels — 221% rise
- Avocado toast — 212% rise
- Chips and queso — 163% rise
- Acai bowl — 138% rise
- Chicken fried steak — 130% rise
- Bean and cheese burrito — 127% rise
- Italian sandwich — 125% rise
- Chicken dum biryani — 123% rise
- Mini corn dogs — 109% rise
Dishes Forecasted for Popularity in 2018
- Lettuce chicken wraps — 184% rise in average monthly popularity
- Poke — 91% rise
- Bulgogi bibimbap — 89% rise
- Roasted cauliflower — 88% rise
- Spicy tonkotsu ramen — 76% rise
- Kimchi fries — 75% rise
- Cinnamon buns — 74% rise
- Pumpkin soup — 64% rise
- Brisket sandwich — 54% rise
- Yellowtail belly — 54% rise
Source: Yahoo Finance
Flight attendants are sharing their advice on how to pack efficiently for your next vacation. Tips from flight attendants include:
- Plan around your shoes first – Flight attendants suggest limiting the amount of shoes you bring so they don't take up space, with one suggesting folks bring flip flops or flats, since they are small, a pair of dress shoes, and boots, sneakers or walking shoes, which you wear on the plane. Also, pack those shoes at the bottom of your bag, and roll all your clothes and put them on top, with underwear and socks stuffed into open crevices.
- Try using packing cubes – Packing cubes are lightweight pouches, that keep things neat, compact and organized, and stack in your suitcase like a puzzle, with each containing a different type of clothing.
- Wrap fancier clothes in plastic – If you want to keep your fancy stuff fresh, try packing them in plastic. One attendant says she packs such items in either garbage bags or bags from the dry cleaner, which results in no wrinkles or stains.
- Always bring a swimsuit – You may be headed to a cold location, but flight attendants say it's good to always have one on hand. As they note, "you never know."
- Make yourself a portable Rite Aid – Don't forget to pack all the toiletries you may need. One flight attendant suggests having a medicine kit, with various medicines, ear plugs and hair ties, as well as an airplane kit, that includes an eye mask, Dramamine, neck pillow and more.
- Embrace being basic – It's hard but do your best to scale back on how much you bring. Folks always think they need more than they do, and that will just weigh down your bag, and make you have to pay money to check it. One attendant suggests sticking to basic colors and clothes, which can be re-worn without anyone noticing. They also advise folks to pack their bag, and then take a quarter of the items out.
- If it doesn't fit in a bag, wear it – If you really want to bring something but it's too bulky to pack, wear it. Since planes can be cold, wear that bulky sweater instead of putting it in your luggage. And if it isn't cold, you could even use it as a pillow.
Source: Thrillist
Now that the tree is up and decorated, it's time for one of our favorite things about the holidays: cookies! Some seasonal favorites are good enough to eat by the dozen, but others are still lingering on the plate long after the Christmas party ends. These are the holiday cookies no one really likes, but won't admit it.
- Jam thumbprints - Sure, they look festive, but haters say jam belongs on toast, not cookies.
- Crinkle cookies - They don't always turn out as pretty as the ones on Pinterest and the powdered sugar coating doesn't really help the flavor.
- Shortbread - Fine for a cup of tea, but they're just a little weak for the Christmas cookie game.
- Florentines - Their lacy edges and layer of chocolate are appealing at first glance, but when you bite into the candied orange peel, it's too much like fruitcake to enjoy.
- Snowball cookies - These little powdered sugar-covered goodies are so pretty, but they're messy and the crumbly, nutty center is kind of a letdown.
- Molasses cookies - While some love these old fashioned cookies, others complain they taste like tar.
- Pignoli cookies - An Italian classic, these nut-filled treats are not too sweet and just not as festive-looking as other Christmas cookies.
- Biscotti - Tasty for dipping in your coffee, but holiday cookie-worthy? Maybe not so much.
- Spritz cookies - These dry, bland cookies are made with a cookie press and who has room to store one of those things anyway.
- Cinnamon stars - A classic German cookie that's lovely to look at but not sweet enough to hit the Christmas cookie bliss point.
- Candy cane cookies - These just always end up looking like a kid's play-doh project, not something you want to devour.
- Sugar cookie cutouts - Unless these are topped with frosting and candy, we're not interested.
Source: Delish
You've heard a lot about Dollar Shave Club for guys, but now it's women's turn. Now we have Billie, a female-run subscription-based shaving company. They're over the fact that woman have to pay more for products like shampoo, skin care, and razors that are marketed to women, so they're trying to take the "pink tax" out of women's razors.
Here's how it works:
- Your first order includes two five-blade razor cartridges, a handle, and a magnetic holder for $9.
- After that, you get four blades delivered right to your door for $9 and you can choose the frequency of the deliveries and cancel anytime.
- The handles even come in four colors: coral, periwinkle, blue, and pink.
Billie is even offering a "Pink Tax Rebate," which is a referral code that earns you $5, $10, or $20 off when you share it with friends. And the company donates a portion of all proceeds to global women's charities, so you can feel good about helping other females out while you save on razors.
Source: PureWow

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Accelerating Research-Industry Commercialisation/
Following on from the success of last year's successful Start Something from Research program, Start Something at UWA 2016 kicked off this week. Delivering entrepreneurial education and engagement, Start Something from Research fills a critical gap in the research-commercialisation lifecycle. The program applies lean business thinking and a heavy contingent of industry mentoring and input. Read more


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As a result of Carol's expertise and contacts, I've done many radio interviews all across North America and had many articles published both online and in print. What I didn't know how to do in my own town, Carol accomplished from Western Canada. Carol taught me the importance of working with someone that is far more experienced at what you need than you are!
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Carol has been very helpful to me in the editing of my book, as well as going out of her way to answer any questions I have. I enjoy working with Carol as she is supportive, encouraging and has provided me with very valuable information for the process of publishing and marketing.
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Within the year that Carol worked with me, she demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of website management and marketing, strong research skills, promotional support and event coordination, and an inspired ability to write and edit my marketing materials. She was definitely a factor in the growth of my business.
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I don't how I would have survived the publication of my book without Carol as my marketing woman. She did an excellent job marketing the book, as well as marketing me. Carol kept me on track with the detailed schedule of where and to whom I was supposed to be speaking. Her website talks about devoted individual service – I was using a scooter during the fame period of speaking engagements after the book got published, Carol, bless her heart, learned to very efficiently get my scooter in and out of my car and still make sure I was where I should be on time. She is wonder!
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She has studied with senior Iyengar teachers in the US and Argentina and has traveled several times to Pune, India, to study directly from the Iyengar family. Her primary teacher is Senior I.C.Y.T Lois Steinberg with whom she continues to grow as a practitioner and a teacher.


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Qatar is introducing national service for women for the first time while extending the time for conscripted men in the military under a law issued by the country's Emir.
The state media today said, women aged over 18 will be able to volunteer for national service which comes into immediate affect, while men will now serve a year instead of three months in the military service. The Qatar News Agency said, every Qatari male between 18 and 35 is required to perform a compulsory military service while the national service for females is voluntary. The new law also allows for a National Service Academy to be established and says men must apply for conscription within 60 days of turning 18.
The News agency said, this is the first time that women have been allowed to undertake national service, although they have already served in the military in administrative roles.
The decision to extend the rules surrounding conscription, first introduced in November 2013, comes with Qatar at the centre of deepening diplomatic Gulf crisis, which turned 10 months old today.
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Coaching Schedule / Fixture Information
Summer 2015 Newsletter
News / Fixtures / Summer Camp Info
Week 26 - Course Logs - Coaching Schedule
Week 26 - Course Logs - Coaching Schedule
Spring 2015 Newsletter – SK Football Academy
Spring 2015 Newsletter – SK Football Academy
Website Domain Name Change and This Weeks Coaching Times/Venues
Website Domain Name Change & Upcoming Coaching - 22/02/15
SK Football Academy Course Log & Website Info
SK Academy Course Log Update & Website Info - 20/02/15
#SoccerkidzSaturday @ Leventhorpe Sports Centre - 10/01/2015
Great first session back team! A special well done to the Cubs Session, the noisy karate hooligans next door didn't stop us from doing our thing!
Coach Ben.."Next week I'll move the coaching to the other side of the hall and kick the badminton boys into the middle"
Check out the pictures from today's Cubs class....for those of you that wish to order a football kit, go to the merchandise/registration page and take a look at the options. Online kit orders usually take around 2 weeks to arrive.
#AwayDays is Back!
Our first SK #AwayDay is scheduled for the 3rd of February at Mark Hall Sports Centre, 17:00-18:00.
Today we continued our progressive coaching practice in preparation for our First in house 5 v 5 football match on the 3rd, versus SK (Harlow)
Soccerkidz Ltd Attendance Log - Week 1 of 2015
Important Soccerkidz Ltd Football Kits & Merchandise Information:
As we head into the new year we are changing the way our custom football kits and other items are ordered/purchased.........this is due to last years delays with the "Cubs" kits....
From now on we will only accept online orders via our website.
This is the most fast and efficient way as online orders will go direct to the supplier in hand speeding up the process as well as having the benefit of emailed confirmation and receipts for customer and supplier.......this will cut out any confusion that we may of had in the past.
We will be shortly adding individual items such as shorts, socks, shirts to the shop.


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Patagonia - Argentina with AFCA/
Glaciers and stunning mountains await you in Patagonia and the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. Based in the town of El Chalten, you can explore the trails at your own pace and desired level of difficulty on self-guided adventures. We will explore one of the largest glaciers in the world, Perito Moreno Glacier, and walk the platforms to take in the beauty of the ice formations. With each step you have the opportunity to make the difference in the lives of children and families affected by HIV AIDS through the support of the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA).Read More


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These Hack Your Halloween inventors looked fear in the face, and won
You made interactive costumes and candy alarms. You unleashed fake spiders with light sensors. You captured ghosts and made pumpkins come alive. You were exceptionally creative and should be proud.
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted to the challenge. This was an incredibly challenging decision. From playful talking skulls to Minecraft-inspired costumes and creepers to pranking your principal (multiple times!), these spooky inventions were top notch.
A big thanks to our judges Elaine, Monty, and Erin from the littleBits Product Design team!
The following winners stood out for their creative use of Bits, documentation of their invention, and an inventive approach to haunting design.
The haunted Tornado house by Rambo 2
Do you believe in ghosts? You will after checking out this invention! Inventor Rambo 2 was inspired by a ghost story of Miss Tornado, a rich heiress killed by her artist lover. She haunts the house in revenge and reminds anyone who trespasses that she is still there. We love this interactive illustration – especially the seamless integration of motors!
Scary Zombie by Cole, Carson, and Richard
Zombies on ziplines!? Beware this house next Halloween! Inventor dad Richard and sons Cole and Carson share their inspiration:
Last year at Halloween, the boys and my wife Bonnie made a Ghoul that lived on our front porch. This year, we thought about what we could do with our littleBits to further our efforts to scare the pants of kids in the neighbourhood. Then it hit us…let's hack the ghoul and create the Scary Zombie.
And their advice for inventors?
I think with any invention, it's important to be creative first and not worry about how to do it. Once you have your creative plan together…then you can figure out a way to make it work.
Little Monstober Bit by Natalee
While brainstorming for this challenge, Inventor Natalee thought about what she loves to do on Halloween. The winning idea? Scaring her dog with an animatronic ghost! Not only did she wow judges with her creative use of Legos and zip ties, she also offers some insightful advice for inventors everywhere, whether you're a n00b or an old pro:
If you don't think you can do it, think about the challenge again, look at what you have to work with, and find a new way.
Want to remix this or make your own? She walks you through her building process in a super clear and fun way.
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South Pacific TV flick finds viewers
ABC topped the ranks in total viewers behind the tunes in its original treatment of South Pacific on Monday night, while Fox won among 18-49ers.
South Pacific drew 15.8 million viewers for the mouse. Fox's dynamic sitcom duo of Boston Public and Ally McBeal beat a CBS rerun lineup in the Monday night ratings. Boston scored a 5.5 rating, 14 share among 18-49ers in Nielsen fast national numbers, while McBeal scored a 6.6/16. An Everybody Loves Raymond repeat hit a 6.9/16, while Becker drew a 5.6/13.
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CI Roadmap by GIA
As a long time Global Intelligence Alliance customer I have grown familiar with their services and impact. The CI Development Roadmap had helped me in my former function to establish a CI function for a global chemicals conglomerate.
This new installment of workshop, Competitive Intelligence Magazine article and White Paper on the GIA Competitive Intelligence Roadmap plus my personal experience with it in a corporate setting was sbject of the November 24 workshop in Zurich for the Swiss Competitive Intelligence Alliance.
As you can find in below's documents GIA describes a CI function's evolution in 5 potential development stages across 6 distinct success factors. The matrix they use compares the functions of CI organization, scope, process, culture, tool and deliverables.
As a global Market & Competitive Intelligence executive I turned this matrix into a sophisticated survey and program for my former management to determine the status quo of the then CI function, compare with best practice whereas the gap analysis resulted in firm mandates by these very executives.
Have fun studying the material and let me know if you have any questions.


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I have a bone to pick with everybody, including myself.
This is not one of those soft, coddling, "you deserve a break" articles. There is a place and time for those, and this isn't it.
*sips tea*
A quick Google search of "self-care" produces results that all say the same thing. Messages of "treat yo'self" and "find some chill". Don't get me wrong, those things are necessary and should be incorporated into your regular schedule in order to keep your cup filled and stave off the ever present threat of burnout. You absolutely need to take care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually, but clocking out is not the only way to take care of yourself. Sometimes you need to clock back in.
My big-sis-in-my-head, Myleik Teele (Founder of CurlBox) said this about self-care:
Manicures, massages, facials, etc. are all short-sighted activities for short-term satisfaction. Yes, your nails will be cute and your face will be beat but what good are those things if your finances are trash, your house is a mess, and you haven't made any moves towards your goals?
Grown ass self-care makes sure that you are actually "adulting" in a way that will be good for you in the long run. That means doing things you may not feel like doing. That means getting out of your comfort zone. That means acknowledging that you're a lazy bitch and forcing yourself to do something to help you get that thing you swear you want (I know I'm not the only one). That means betting on yourself, investing in yourself, and making moves that will help you live the life you say you want to live.
Put the bubble bath and body scrub down. Pick up a pen and a notebook. Get clear about what NEEDS to happen in your life FOR YOU. What do you want? What do you need? What do you keep talking about but never making moves on?
Write down the first steps you need to take to get that goal done. Then write down the next step. Keep going until you have a handful of small action items that build up to whatever greater thing you are working towards. Give due dates to these action steps and commit to them.
THEN. GET. STARTED. Keep the commitment to yourself, no matter what. Make it your obligation to do what you need to do for you. Say no to the things that aren't helping you get to your goal if you know you have shit to do. FORCE YOURSELF to get up, to stay up, to take care of your business. Change your schedule if you need to. Maximize your time. Work for yourself just as much as you work for other people.
No need to drive yourself insane, that's not good for anybody. But you know what else isn't good for anybody? You doing nothing. You complaining about what you don't have when you haven't tried everything you can to get it. You chilling when you need to be working. Like Myleik said, it's not always going to be fun. It's going to feel like sacrifice. It's going to feel like discipline.
Expect to be uncomfortable. Expect to be tired, frustrated, and unsure. Expect lessons. Expect success. Expect miracles.
Figure out how you need to boss up and lean into it. Watch your life change. Then treat yourself for your hard work.
Get to it.
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Brand / Model: ANRITSU MG3671B
Description: 300Khz -2.75 GHz Digital Modulation Signal Generator, GPIB with option 03
1) MG0301C - P/4 DQPSK Modulation Unit (for PDC, PDC_H, PHS, NADC and TFTS communication systems)
2) MG0310A - CDMA Modulation Unit (for IS-95 communication system)
4) Option 03 – Oscillator Reference
Manuals: No Manuals or accessories
Dimension: (426±5) W x (221.5±4) H x (451±5) D mm, 27.3 kg / 36 kg After
Body Condition: Fair, needs cleaning
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The MG3670B/C, MG3671A/B and MG3672A are digital modulation
signal generators equipped with a high-performance quadrature modulator. They output the signals needed to develop, test, and evaluate digital mobile communications equipment and related devices with expansion units.
The MG3670B/C operates from 300 kHz to 2.25 GHz; the MG3671A/B and MG3672A operate 300 to 2.75 GHz. Both provide a stable and precise output as well as spectrum purity up to +13 dBm, even with modulation. In addition to testing receiver sensitivity and excess input, they can be used for testing IF stage performance and for evaluating device quality. A CMOS-level mode is provided for I/Q signal input. The input frequency band covers the CDMA spread spectrum band, expanding the range of applications. The MG3670C/3671B/3672A can be expanded by rear panel extension connectors to use for auxiliary signal output functions special to communication system. MG3670B/C, MG3671A/B and MG3672A can be used in combination with up to eight modulation units and a burst function unit simultaneously.
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HOME / article / Blown Film Basics
The process of producing film by extruding molten resin into a continuous tube is,
at first glance, extremely simple. The elements of the process (Figure 1) include
the resin pellets which are fed through a hopper into an extruder. Here,
heat and friction convert the pellets to a melt which is forced through an annular
or ring-shaped die to form a tube. The tube is inflated to increase its
diameter and decrease the film gauge. At the same time, the tube is drawn away
from the die, also to decrease its gauge. The tube, also called a "bubble," is then
flattened by collapsing frames and drawn through nip rolls and over idler rolls to a
winder which produces the finished rolls of film.
However, anyone familiar with blown film extrusion knows this simplified explanation
is less than half the story.The blown film extrusion system is, in fact,
one of the most complex and sensitive of all plastics processing technologies. The
tubular blown film process is efficient and economical, and can produce a
magnificent array of products from a light gauge, clear converter film to heavy
gauge construction film, which when slit and opened, may measure 40 feet or more
in width.
Main Arena of Action
More of the problems in blown film extrusion take place in the section of the
tube illustrated in Figure 2 from within the die to the far side of the nip rolls
than in any other portion of the line. Elements
in this section are labeled and are referred to again in this booklet.
Even though practice does not always follow theory, theory can help explain
many of the problems encountered in extruding polyethylene into blown film. For
example, blow-up ratio (BUR) used alone as a film-making parameter is meaningless.
BUR must be related to draw-down ratio and die gap. In Figure 3, all three of
these parameters are used to illustrate a theory of melt orientation, an important
factor in extruding the high quality film required by customers.
To illustrate melt orientation, it is
necessary to separate the blow-up and
drawdown functions. In reality, however,
these take place simultaneously in the melt
below the frost line. In this area almost all
of the important characteristics of the film
are fixed-orientation, shrink properties,
clarity, gloss, strength, etc.
The formula to obtain the BUR and
drawdown ratios and their meanings are as
Blow Up Ratio (BUR) = Bubble Diameter
Die Diameter
BUR indicates the increase in the bubble diameter over the die diameter. The
die gap divided by the BUR indicates the theoretical thickness of the melt
after reduction by blowing. Since it is difficult to use calipers on the bubble
to measure its thickness unless you knock it down, a more practical formula is:
BUR = 0.637 x Layflat Width
Die Diameter
The final thickness reduction in the melt after blowing is indicated by a
drawdown ratio.
Drawdown Ratio (DDR) = Width of Die Gap
Film Thickness x BUR
A third ratio, called the blow ratio (BR), is the increase of layflat width
over die diameter. BR is used less frequently, but can easily be confused in
conversation with the more common BUR. A blow-up ratio greater than 1
indicates the bubble has been blown to a diameter greater than that of
the die orifice. The film has been thinned and possesses an orientation in
the transverse direction (TD). A drawdown ratio greater than 1 indicates
that the melt has been pulled away from the die faster than it issued from
the die. The film has been thinned and possesses an orientation in the
machine direction (MD). In practice these numbers are only approximate
because the melt swells as it leaves the die gap. The above calculations
are made using the die gap dimension because the degree of swell varies
with the resin used and processing conditions.
Collapsing the Bubble
Although these ratios provide general parameters, some incompatibility
exists between the configuration of the bubble and that of the film after it
has been collapsed over the various rolls. After film is wound, its size is
called the layflat width. Brief study of Figure 4 shows the reason for this
incompatibility. The sketches show front and side views of a bubble 16
inches in diameter collapsed to a layflat width of 25 inches (some
numbers here are rounded off for ease of comparison).
In Figure 4, on the front, a right
triangle is formed (shaded area) with the
length of the vertical side equal to D, the
distance between the nip rolls and the
bottom of collapsing frame; the length of
the base side is equal to half the layflat
width minus the radius of the bubble, or 4½
On the side view, a right triangle is formed (shaded area) with the vertical side
equal to D as before, but the base side is equal to the radius of the bubble, or 8
inches (½ of the diameter). Since the two triangles have vertical sides of equal
length, D, but different base lengths, 4½ inches vs 8 inches, the third sides of
the two triangles (E vs C) must also have different lengths. In other words,
the length of film that forms the edge of the layflat (E) is not equal to the length
that forms the center of the layflat (C). Yet these unequal lengths must travel from
the plane of their point of contact with the collapsing frame to the nip rolls in the
same amount of time. Tabulated data at the bottom of Figure 4 show the
magnitude of this discrepancy in length. If the angle A, formed by the center line
of the bubble and the edge of the collapsing frame is 22°, then distance D must be
20 inches for a collapsing frame long enough to accommodate the full bubble
width. By calculation, the edge E is found to be 20½ inches long, while the center
C is 21½ inches. The center of this section of film is one inch, or about 5%, longer
than the edge. To bring a layflat out of the nips that actually lays flat, the edge
of the film should theoretically travel faster than the center. In other words, the
velocity of the film should gradually increase from the center until, at the edge,
it is 5% greater than that of the center. With a line speed of 120 feet per minute
(fpm) at the center, the edge must travel at about 126 fpm.
Fortunately, film made from low density polyethylene can stretch. The edge must
stretch to permit the center to remain taut as it goes through the nips. If the edge
does not speed up (stretch), the center will be baggy and broad "smile" wrinkles
will appear across the web. Less extensible film — stiff overwrap from resin with
a density of 0.935 g/cm3, or a high density, paper-like film — does not have the
ability to stretch. The broad "smile" wrinkles appear if no attempt is made to
increase the edge velocity. However, if the edge velocity is too great, edge
wrinkles occur. Normal procedure at this point is to close down the collapsing
frame. This procedure decreases the angle A (see Figure 4) and reduces the
difference between the lengths of the center and edge. Decreasing the angle
from 22° to 11° narrows the difference in length between the center and edge to
1¼ %. At a 5½° angle, the difference is a mere 5/8%, essentially solving the
problem, although not completely.
Many problems occur in blown film extrusion in the hot melt between the die
and the frost line and where the tube is collapsed at the main nip. Other sections
in this booklet deal more specifically with problems such as uneven rolls, gauge
bands, wrinkles, maintainng output, physical and optical problems and solutions.
Prevention Checklist
To prevent problems in extruding blown film, purchase the proper equipment
to do the job. Then, make sure the equipment is installed properly, checked and
maintained regularly and scheduled efficiently so that high quality film can be
produced at high output ates with minimum scrap. Checklists are excellent
memory joggers for both production and maintenance personnel. An operator
should check each film line against a checklist at least one time per shift. Lines
should also be checked when there is an order change, and at start-up or at
shutdown, since some equipment can be inspected only at those
times. All or part of the following checklist usually is incorporated in plant process
descriptions, plant operating standards or the plant maintenance department's
schedule. The checklist cannot include everything because each blown film
extrusion shop is different. However, regular use of the checklist should minimize
many potential problems.
Resin, Additives and Regrind
1. Are the polyolefin resin and additives the right grades for the film being
2. Are the quantities sufficient to complete the run?
3. Are the resin loading system filters clean or have they recently been
4. Were the additive feeders emptied and cleaned when out of service to
prevent dribble from contaminating the next resin to be run?
5. Were the recycle/regrind systems for salvaging edge trim and roll scrap
recently checked to make sure that the proportion of scrap to virgin resin
is accurate?
6. Are the scrap rolls of film compatible with the virgin pelletized resin being
7. Are all rolls of scrap clean and labeled by resin type?
8. Was the equipment cleaned between resin changes to prevent contamina-
9. Are all hoppers and boxes of resin covered, not only to prevent
contamination of the resin, but also to prevent possible damage to the
extruder by tramp metal or other materials?
Extruder Drives
1. Most extruders are equipped with some type of variable speed drive for
consistent output control. Are all fluctuations in revolutions per minute
or power consumption, as indicated by the screw tachometer or drive
ammeter, checked along with other causes for extruder surging?


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On November 22, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans to roll back net neutrality regulations. The current regulations, which were adopted by the FCC in 2015, classified internet service as a "telecommunications service," and required that all internet traffic be treated equally, without blocking, throttling (slowing down), or paid prioritization (so-called "fast
This is a guest post by Sam Mamet, executive director of the Colorado Municipal League. Back in the day, when I was still lobbying for the Colorado Municipal League under the Gold Dome of our state capitol, there was an old parlor game I used to have to play. It was called "Shift and Shaft."
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The trend of educating younger and younger children have reached outrageous proportions. Testing and expecting younger children to adhere to unrealistic expectations have started a new trend of EARLY GRADE BURN-OUT.
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When Elway's opened in Cherry Creek, it immediately set itself apart from other steakhouses by adding an unusual element: fun. Not cut-your-tie off steakhouse fun, but fun in the way food was presented, putting Elway's a cut above the other upscale meat-and-potatoes joints around town. (New sibling Elway's Downtown is sadly lacking in the fun factor, Jason Sheehan determined in his recent review.)
And with chef Tyler Wiard in command of the kitchen at the original Elway's. the fun just keeps coming. Consider a new item on the Saturday-Sunday brunch menu: the Chicken-Fried Steak Burrito.
Here's the delicious description: "Prime tenderloin, breaded and fried crisp, two eggs cooked any style, hash browns, cheddar cheese, green chile; wrapped in a tortilla and smothered in a pork sausage gravy." Be still my arteries!
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Captain Phillip's Barkhad Abdi will be joining the new Blade Runner.
Barkhad Abdi who was nominated for Oscars for his tremendous acting in Captain Philip will be seen on big screen in a new project. He is going to join Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and Robin Wright in sequel of Blade Runner, according to Deadline.
The official title of part two of Blade Runner has not been revealed yet but we know for sure that it is certainly in motion. No details about Abdi's role have been shared by the officials yet. Along with him we will be able to see Dave Bautista, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, and Carla Juri in the movie too.
This movie will be directed by Denis Villeneuve. Its shoot will start from next month. Warner Bros and Sony will share its rights among themselves.
Barkhad Abdi acted for the first time in a 2013 movie Captain Phillips. He had a role of a Somali Pirate Paul Greengrass. He got nominated for best supporting actor in Oscar awards in the following year, the movie was released. He was also nominated for his role in Golden Globes and SAG. He actually won an award for this performance in BAFTA 2014. Abdi has also acted in Eye in the Sky. In this movie he acted opposite Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul.
Blade Runner 2 will showcase a team of special force which will hunt down androids and kill them. In the movie the genetically engineered androids which are named replicants won't be allowed to live on earth. When some of them will rebel and will try to be a part of our world, then the team of Blade Runners will do something to eradicate them. Other than this, nothing is revealed yet about the story too. It is said that it will be seen on bif screen by mid of next year.


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Black Panther co-writer Joe Robert Cole suspects that the response to Tony Stark from the original Iron Man would have been much more critical, had the movie opened in theaters now. The Marvel Cinematic Universe celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, meaning it's now been a decade since Robert Downey Jr. made his big screen debut as the "Genius, Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist" weapons manufacturer turned superhero. It also means the world has changed a whole lot since Iron Man first suited up in the MCU.
There's been an increased focus on diversifying not only the MCU but the Hollywood industry at large in the years since Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau made their first comic book movie together. Characters such as Wonder Woman and Black Panther have now starred in films of their own, earning much praise for their sense of authenticity and inclusivity on both sides of the camera. The push for better representation for women of color especially across the industry is gaining strength too. So the question is: would a superhero movie featuring a misogynistic white male billionaire as its lead play well with audiences nowadays?
Related: Marvel is Hiring Diverse Filmmakers For Future Movies
For Cole, the answer is probably not, as he told the crowd at the Superhero Science panel at SXSW 2018 over the weekend. The writer was there with fellow MCU creative Nicole Perlman - cowriter of Guardians of the Galaxy and the upcoming Captain Marvel - and he brought up the original Iron Man after being asked if he thinks superheroes' values are a reflection of the culture at any time in history, or vice versa. Cole further referenced U.S. President Donald Trump while also nodding to movements like #MeToo, with his response (via IndieWire):
"Think about where we are now, with this very vapid, unintelligent president and our world is crackling on the edges because of that. Think back to Tony Stark, him being douchey and being okay. If that character, Stark, was created in a movie today, I wonder if the response would be like, 'Oh, it's cool that he's douchey and disrespectful to women … That's fine.' I think we're at a different place. I think it's a better place."
Over the course of the last ten years, the Tony Stark character has undergone a dramatic redemption arc in the MCU and often been forced to reconcile with not only mistakes that he made in the past, but the present as well. Captain America: Civil War even made Tony the antagonist of the story, while last year's Spider-Man: Homecoming acknowledged that Tony's nobler actions can have effects on the working class that he's oblivious to. Iron Man 3 even tried to confront his disrespect towards women directly by originally making Rebecca Hall's Dr. Maya Hansen its main villain, before her role was reduced during shooting.
Cole nevertheless raises a worthwhile point. Though the MCU has continuously striven to redeem Tony, his initial popularity can be in no small part attributed to audiences finding him to be a likable bad boy. His behavior probably would come off less as charming and more obnoxious in today's world, making it harder for audiences to root for him as he constantly struggles to better himself, yet always comes up short. Iron Man, like all films, was a product of its time and it stands to reason that Tony's antics (especially, with respect to Pepper Potts and the other women in his life) would be framed in a far more critical light today, for that reason.
MORE: Every Reveal From Infinity War's EW Coverage
Source: IndieWire
- Avengers: Infinity War / The Avengers 3 (2018) release date: Apr 27, 2018
- Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018) release date: Jul 06, 2018
- Captain Marvel (2019) release date: Mar 08, 2019
- The Avengers 4 / Avengers: Endgame (2019) release date: Apr 26, 2019
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How I Deal With Perfectionism + 28-Day SELF CARE Challenge/
Before I jump right into it, I want to say THANK YOU for visiting this here blog post, where the Bliss Bean March of Self Care all began, and I want to provide you with the links to the rest of the blog posts in this series. Enjoy! :)
13 Ways to Show Yourself Love (Self Care Ideas)
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2: 50 MORE Self Care Ideas for Total Wellness
3: 23 Resources (Books, Websites, Videos & more) to Continue your Self Care Revolution
Growing up a perfectionist
I definitely have a perfectionist, workaholic type personality. Even since I was a little kid, I couldn't do anything halfway. In 5th grade I remember spending hours using tutorials to draw a bunch of Valentine's day characters on a paper bag, making little openable doors, drawing teeny tiny details behind them - all to win the a class decorating contest. Or in that same grade, when for a book report project I decided to take on creating a whole newspaper about the book I'd read, and then staying up until midnight the night before to finish it (okay, I was also a bit of a procrastinator then, but you get the idea). The impressed reactions of my teachers each time would only add fuel to the fire. I always wanted to do more.
It worked fine when I was in elementary school, but backfired once I hit middle school and realized I didn't actually have the time to do everything at 100%. I kind of broke down in the winter of that year. When I was at school, I would feel fine. Surrounded by my friends and kept busy with whatever we were working on in class, everything seemed okay. But at home, it was a different story. For weeks, I cried and cried and felt like I couldn't control my thoughts. My weakened immune system caught colds and stomach bugs. I was just sad. My parents made me drop some of the things that were on my plate and I got through it eventually.
I'm definitely not saying I was able to drop my perfectionism. I kept working hard through middle school, and then into high school. And while I never again found myself in that hopeless feeling, I still experienced a lot of stress. 8th grade especially was really overwhelming. At my middle school, expectations in 8th grade were for some reason extremely high, and teachers gave a lot of extra credit. They didn't actually expect any students to do all of it, but that year there happened to be a lot of type A students like me. After our class left, they had to re-evaluate how they offered extra credit.
After that rough year, freshman year was almost too easy. I hit a different kind of wall. Now I found myself feeling guilty that I wasn't challenged enough. I didn't give myself space to just "be a freshman" and felt that I should be excelling right away.
Learning how to take care of myself
I would say that where I am right now, as a junior, is the best I've ever been in life. I'm kindest to myself while also achieving the most. Which proves that you don't need to pick and choose between happiness and success.
A lot of things changed for the better these past few years. In high school is when I sorted out my eating patterns, learned to love exercising, gave myself permission to not take challenging classes in subjects I didn't like, and pursued my own passions.
And all of that comes down to self-care. I'm not saying that I've got everything figured out. Gosh, at the end of the day, I'm still me. I feel guilty when I'm being unproductive, I feel the need to get a 4.0 GPA, and I never want people to be disappointed in me. But I don't know if you truly ever overcome all of that… maybe only after many many years of living. But what matters is that I'm fighting it bit by bit. I've created morning and bedtime routines that ground me, I meditate every day to quiet my mind, my journal has become a safe haven, and I've learned how much spending time with my family and friends refreshes me.
I've gotten to know myself - what makes me tick and what shuts me down. And I've been able to set boundaries based on that. An example: I do not eat and work at the same time. I don't focus on my work and I don't focus on the food. I end up doing both things at 20% and feeling crappy. So even if people around me are doing that, I will take a little break to finish eating before I return to working.
The 28-day self care revolution
So with all that I have learned, all of the progress that I have made, and all that I still have left, I have decided to dedicate this coming month of March to SELF-CARE.
I've come up with a 28-day self care challenge to do this. Each day, there's a little self-care task like "go on a walk" or "create a morning routine". There are 7 categories that I divided the tasks up into.
Mental: Nurturing curiosity and encouraging mental clarity and productivity.
Social: Nurturing relationships with other people.
Adventure: Bringing excitement and safe risk-taking into our lives.
Environment: Intentionally creating an environment that is conducive to happiness.
Spiritual: Encouraging mindfulness and creating a feeling of wholeness.
Physical: Taking care of the physical body through movement, sleep, nutrition, etc.
Emotional: Tending to and being accepting of stress and other negative emotions, and doing activities that bring joy and relaxation.
Honestly, the idea of adding a self-care task to every one of my days for a full twenty-eight days scares me. But, "if it scares you, it might be a good thing to try" (Seth Godin). If you're living a very fast-paced life and hustling hard, this might seem like a CRAZY idea. Which is exactly why we should do it!! Imagine that - a little bit of time set aside every day to do something that will take care of YOU.
So join me in this challenge. Commit to it by commenting on this blog post. Tell me why you want to practice more self-care. Put it on your story and retweet it to share the self-care love. Share it with a friend to commit yourself! Your self-care revolution begins on March 1st.
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Dana Brooke Busted Open The Hard Way At WWE Main Event TapingsPosted By: WrestlingNewsSource.com on Jun 18, 2019
Dana Brooke was busted open during a match with Sarah Logan prior to last night's WWE Raw.
Logan sent Brooke into the turnbuckle and she hit the ring post resulting in being busted open the hard way. The referee then threw up the"X" symbol and called the match.
We'll keep you updated on Brooke's condition when we hear more.
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Atlantic: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island
Central: Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory
Megan Duclos (Saint-Eustache, Que.) recently began her two-year post-secondary education program at Vanier College with the goal of seeking an NCAA scholarship. A member of the Quebec Rebelles U19 team, she was a Canadian Championship All-Star Outfielder in both 2017 and 2018 and has been named to the 2019 Junior Women's National Team Athlete Pool.
Duclos was named Softball Quebec's Athlete of the Year at the National/International level in 2017. A strong academic student, she enjoys weight lifting in her spare time and has volunteered her time as a softball coach and scorekeeper through the Rebelles program. Her softball goals include playing for Canada's Junior Women's National Team, an NCAA softball team and competing at the Olympic Games.
Isaac Lefebvre (St-Leonard-d'Aston, Que.) has begun his second year of a Natural Science program at the Drummondville CEGEP. He was co-captain and one of three returning players with Canada's Junior Men's National Team this summer, hitting .333 with a homerun and six RBIs while leading the team with eight hits, six runs and five stolen bases to help Canada to a fourth-place finish at the 2018 WBSC Junior Men's Softball World Championship in Prince Albert, Sask.
On top of his offensive talents, Lefebvre is an amazing defensive player and was also Canada's starting third baseman as a 16-year old in 2016. He helped Team Quebec to a Bronze medal at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg and competed in both the U19 and U23 Men's Canadian Championships in 2018. Isaac enjoys snowboarding and training in the gym in his spare time.
2017 - Casey Hogan (NB) and Jordan Pomeroy (NL)
2016 - Taylor Lundrigan (BC) and Tyler Randerson (ON)
2015 - Natalie Wideman (ON) and Matthew Wardrop (ON)
2014 - Kristen Byrne (NB) and Alex Harding (NB)
2013 - Jessica Raymond (ON) and Tom Fischer (ON)
2012 - Cassandra Dypchey (BC) and Ty Sebastian (ON)
2011 - Kayla Richards (NS) and Myles Coldwell (NS)
2010 - Shirrae Muhr (SK) and Michael Friedrich (AB)
2009 - Patricia Séguin (QC) and Brendan Roach (ON)
2008 - Alisha Sherwood (NB) and Matt Fromm (ON)
2007 - Rebecca Hartley (BC) and Brett Casavant (SK)
2006 - Holly White (NS) and Ryan Boland (NL)
2005 - Geneviève Houle (QC) and Mathieu Roy (QC)
2004 - Melanie Matthews (BC) and Jordan Matt (BC)
2003 - Chasity Findlay and Joe German
2002 - Kimberley Baglole (PEI) and Robert Doiron (NS)
2001 - Katy Wolfe (AB) and Sarah Smiley (AB)
2000 - Kristina Chrisztopoulosz (ON) and Chris Shewfelt (ON)
1999 - Virginia Barbosa (NS) and Kenneth McCullough (NS)
1998 - Trevor Ethier (SK)


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I've been seeing a lot of cool collaging roll through my pinterest feed lately (like this, this, and this), and finally decided to give it a shot today. It's a very rough first attempt, but its super fun making vectors and picking out pictures to fill them, almost like an advanced version of paint by number!
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WRC T-Shirt
This great looking WRC T-shirt is black with grey panels.
Prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and include Australian GST.
This great looking WRC T-shirt is black with grey panels.
- 85% Cotton / 15% Polyester
- Logo on left breast and reverse in white (printed)
Please refer to the size chart in the photo gallery above for exact product sizing.
NOTE: The sizing of these t-shirts is very small. Please check the sizing chart before ordering. As a 'rule-of-thumb' the labelled size on these t-shirts is approximately two sizes smaller than other t-shirts. For example, a 3XL in this shirt is equivalent to a regular XL size.
WRC Part: RE11092
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Become a Member / Volunteer
Consider becoming a Shelter member, volunteer or both!
At the Headwaters Animal Shelter, we rely on the time,
talent and generosity of the community for our success.
Participating through membership or volunteerism is
a rewarding and thoughtful way to express your support
and caring for the animals. Please use the forms
As a member of the Headwaters Animal Shelter, you
have the joy of knowing you are supporting an organization
that works tirelessly every single day to improve the
lives of many neglected, abused or abandoned companion
animals. Your membership fees (tax deductible!) help
us to provide them with loving care and a second chance
for a wonderful life.
As a member, you will receive the Shelter
newsletter. The newsletter provides
you with ongoing information about Shelter programs,
activities and events. You are also invited to attend
our membership meetings, held on the first Monday of
each month. These are great forums to stay current with
Shelter progress and programs.
Simply print the Membership Form, complete it and mail
it to the Shelter along with your check.
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Volunteering is a great way to show your support
for the Shelter! It is rewarding and fun and there are
many volunteer opportunities available.
Our volunteers are a diverse group with one common
purpose - to help the homeless, neglected and abused
animals of our community have a better life.
At the Headwaters Animal Shelter, volunteer opportunities
exist in every field of animal welfare. From physically
caring for pets (exercising, bathing, feeding and grooming),
to opening your home as a Foster Family, to fundraising
events and publicity - there are many areas for you
to share your talents!
And, as we continue to develop as an organization,
we are in constant need of volunteers with decision-making
and administrative expertise to serve actively as board
members and committee chairpersons.
Opportunities are only as limited as your imagination.
To begin using your talents to help build a brighter
future for the animals, please complete the Volunteer
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My dad's oncologist seems to be very conservative and won't step outside what he considers standard treatment territory. I'm hopeful that my father has the outstanding response I think he'll get and teach this oncologist a lesson that the standard is not always the best way to go.
"Accept the standard treatment and expect the standard result"
It's a hard lesson to learn because you are rejecting what is deemed "best" by professionals for the median patient. But there is only one median patient and it is unlikely that your are it.
I'm interested in those outliers that survived a long time...


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Are you planning to decorate your new home? Or do you want to redecorate your old home? In both the cases you need to hire a professional interior designer, who can perform the task of home decoration flawlessly. However, those, who are confident enough about their own creative sense, can do this job by their own as well. If you know that you have that creative potentiality of home decoration, you can arrange the entire procedure of home decoration by your own. In such cases interior design photos can help you a lot. These are images of some brilliantly designed homes. You can get some great ideas about home decoration as well as interior designing from these photographs.
These photos are easily available on internet. You just search on net for such kind of images and you will get plenty of them. These photos will provide your some nice ideas of how to decorate our home in a fashionable yet exclusive manner. You can add some of your own ideas with these themes and get an amazing home. For those, who have the problem of lower budget for home décor, the idea of seeing those types of pictures is really brilliant.


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THERE were LOTS of story lines after three rounds of the US Open with a record tumbling day missing most of the world's top rated golfers.
World top three Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day all missed the cut along with the likes of Adam Scott, Henrik Stenson, John Rahm, Justin Rose and Bubba Watson.
Ironically it was McIlroy, who before the tournament as controversy raged over the length of the Erin Hills rough, said if the world's top golfers couldn't handle a course with some of the event's widest ever fairways then they should "pack up and go home" – well most of them did, including him!
Many of the "lesser" names left had a field day in benign conditions on Saturday, smashing lots of those statistic records Americans love to keep.
Leading was 30 year old Brian Harmon, a golfer with just two PGA TOUR victories and two missed cuts in his two previous US Open appearances.
The comparatively short-hitting Harmon found most of those generous fairways and shot a 5-under 67 to lead by a stroke at 12-under, a 54 hole score only ever bettered in the event by a 14-under from McIlroy.
"This is exactly where I wanted to be since I was 10 years old," said an unfazed Harmon about going into the final day of his national open in the lead.
The three golfers sharing second place on 11-under are also next on the list of that particular record – Justin Thomas (63), Brooks Koepka (68) and Englishman Tommy Fleetwood (68).
Yes, that's a 9-under 63 from 24 year year old Thomas (pictured above), who now has the lowest score in relation to par in US Open history. (Previously set by Johnny Miller at Oakmont in 1973)
Thomas, good mate of Jordan Spieth (76) who is languishing back at 4-over, played a superb round exemplified by his second shot on the par five 18th – a 299 yard three wood to about six foot. The resulting eagle joined nine birdies, offset by just two bogies.
Asked what was the best part of his game on the day, the modest Thomas spoke truthfully: "I'd have to lean toward everything," he reploied.
Historically, in 42 of the last 43 US Opens the winner has been withing four strokes of the lead going into the final round.
In this case that includes nine players, none of whom have previously won a major.
Included in the that list of players is first round leader Rickie Fowler (68) who is two back on 10-under after blowing out with a 73 in the second round.
Fowler is sharing a house locally with Thomas in Erin, Wisconsin, and spoke of how "happy" he was going to be to listen to tales of the record round overnight.
Don't be surprised if Thomas mysteriously slips down some stairs sometime before he leaves the house in the morning.
Leishman still therabouts
Australia's only remaining hope in the event is Marc Leishman, and it is a very slim hope.
Leishman (72) has had a great tournament but unfortunately had a doube and single bogey in his final nine to slip back to 4-under.
He's tied 17th with eight other golfers and they all have 14 players ahead of them.
He needs to do a "Thomas" with a 9-under and then have everyone else fall in a hole – mathematically possible but the historical statics don't like the scenario at all.
2017 US Open 3rd Highlights Video


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Angela Frigerio
Angela graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland in 2012. Since that time, she has gained experience in hand therapy while working in Cairns and Brisbane. Angela is an Accredited Hand Therapist, as awarded by the AHTA.
Angela consults at both the Macquarie Hand Therapy rooms, and our rooms in Dee Why at Pacific Hand Therapy.


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The e-tron is the most-advanced Audi yet. A fully electric, 5-door SUV with quattro all wheel drive, Matrix LED lights to illuminate the night and self-parking technology to slot into that last space at the supermarket.
Step inside and you'll see that the e-tron's modern, uncluttered design accentuates the cabin's qualities. Unlike conventional models, there's no centre tunnel to impede space. Customisable virtual cockpit, discrete touch-screens with haptic feedback, voice-command controls and an unobtrusive centre console allow for a clear, expansive dashboard. Finished with first-class materials and with almost total noise insulation.
Including the £3,500 Plug-In Car Grant from the UK Government, the all new e-tron 55 quattro 408 PS is priced from £68,770, or from just £719 per month at 5.9% APR Representative with Audi Solutions. Find out more about the grant here
Fewer moving parts mean e-tron could be cheaper and easier to maintain than a conventional car. We offer a service and maintenance programme bespoke to the e-tron quattro. It begins with a special Audi e-tron warranty that protects your car for up to 3 years after purchase and complimented by the e-tron battery warranty that covers the most vital component of your e-tron for up to 8 years, or 160,000km, whichever comes sooner.
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Setting up automated billing in Affinity is simple.
In the Settings menu, navigate to the Billing page.
Here, you can see:
- Current Plan & Number of seats in use
- Yearly payment amount
- Payment Method
Note: Selecting Manage Seats will take you to the Team Management page.
Don't have a payment method yet? Let's add one - select Make a payment and you'll now see the Payment summary page. Here, you can pay by Credit card or Bank Account (also referred to as ACH).
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RDU announces overhaul in Terminal 2 retail
Within the next few years, there will be new restaurants and shops at Raleigh-Durham International Airport's Terminal 2, including jewelry store Swarovski, clothing retailer Vineyard Vines, TripAdvisor and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority took one of the first steps toward the overhaul Thursday when it approved 10-year leases for 15 new stores.
"Our hope is that our customers will start their vacation right here at the airport," said Kristie VanAuken, RDU's vice president of communications and community affairs. "Why wait until you get to Florida? You can shop at Vineyard Vines right now."
RDU passengers won't see the new offerings until next year. Some of the first stores, including Swarovski, will open next March, with the rest to open in July.
"I think the consumers will really, really like what this new retail program actually looks like," said Michael Landguth, RDU's president and CEO. "Some of the amenities that they've actually got ... are some of the concepts that we have seen all across the country that we really wanted in the airport."
National and local names are among the new stores. Landguth said the airport tried to pull some "local flair" into the overhaul to provide fliers products unique to the region.
That includes Root & Branch, a gift shop that will feature local products, including the work of local artists and businesses. It is a joint venture between Las Vegas-based Marshall Retail Group, Raleigh-based Deco Raleigh and Wilmington's Edge of Urge.
TripAdvisor also will make its first brick-and-mortar appearance with the RDU shop, offering fliers the opportunity to explore popular destinations through touchscreens and an interactive wall. Travel essentials such as snacks and souvenirs also will be available. It will open in summer 2018.
"We're really excited to have something truly new come into the program," said Ingrid Hairston, RDU's director of business development.
The airport had previously announced new restaurants, including Dale Jr.'s Whiskey River, a full-service restaurant with a wild-west theme, but the board was shown preliminary renderings of the new storefronts on Thursday. Whiskey River, Popeyes and a new Starbucks are expected to open before the holidays this year, but other restaurant changes won't happen until later, RDU spokesman Andrew Sawyer said.
"As soon as we're done with the retail, we'll start changing out all the food in the terminal," he said. "So that will be another year or so."
Other leases that were approved include:
▪ City Market News, which will offer locally-branded merchandise as well as travel staples. The airport described the store as "reminiscent of Raleigh City Market." It is expected to open spring 2018.
▪ No Boundaries, which will sell active wear targeted at the adventure sports enthusiast starting summer 2018.
▪ Corsa Collections, which will sell Brighton accessories and other travel items starting spring 2018.
▪ 5th and Sunset, a sunglasses and watch accessories shop that is expected to open spring 2018.
Kathryn Trogdon: 919-829-4845: @KTrogdon


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[MIXTAPE] Young Scooter – Jugg King
Young Scooter's latest project "Jugg King" fully embodies his persona as a Trap Phenom. He explores the subject matter of everything from everyday struggles to relationship problems when you're a hustler. There are a wide array of features on "Jugg King" that feel more like collaborations with the following top tier Artists (and a few upcoming as well): Future, Young Thug, Meek Mill, Waka Flocka Flame, Young Dolph, YFN Lucci, A-Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Trouble, Don Q, TK Kravitz and VL Deck.
Our favorites are "Burglar Bars and Cameras", "Jugg King" and "Hustlin" It's clear Young Scooter was catching a vibe with this set of songs. All three of these records are extremely cohesive.
Burglar Bars and Cameras – "Get your Calculator out when Scooter on da beat." Burglar Bars and Cameras gives us a full picture of what "Trap Life" is like from a Jugg King's Perspective.
Jugg King- "You say you a hit man, but you ain't hit shit……I do what I want, you do what you can" explains to his audience what a Jugg King actually is. I don't believe it to be a coincidence Burglar Bars is before this track and Hustlin is after.
Hustlin- "Still got that 97 Acura with that spot in the floor" Hustlin' gives a sneak peek into the highs and lows of life as a hustler. As a bonus Meek Mill obliterates the last verse.
Young Scooter 'Jugg King" STREAM FULL MIXTAPE
Young Scooter – "Hustlin" feat. Meek Mill & YFN Lucci (courtesy Worldstar Hip Hop)


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Earlier this year I was looking for British manufactured 'Made in the UK' and washcare labels for my garments. It's not simply a case of finding the ones you like and buying them. Because ironically some of them are simply not. I've had to send out inquiries because some products I like aren't transparent about their place of origin. And you can never be too careful.
As a local designer who likes to hold a torch up for UK manufacturing I feel it is my duty to source British made base products whenever I can without pricing myself out of the industry. I like to be transparent about the way I work.
Primarily I know I let myself down on my fabrics which I buy largely as end of roll stock from a third party who sources from Midlands based garment manufacturers. Some of these fabrics are UK made but I can't guarantee they all are.
Whilst you can find select high end designer curtain, upholstery, tailoring and wallpaper fabrics made here, it's not the case for the jersey and stretch fabrics I am partial to. I don't feel there is much I can do about that. The UK does not have a sustainable textiles industry and I don't have the budget for more expensive options right now and that includes bulk ordering from abroad.
I do have a hang up about the origin of my fabrics. It's constantly on my mind that I will never truly be 'Made In The UK' until my fabrics, threads and other sundries have been produced here. And whilst it is relatively easy to find home grown companies via websites like Make It British, it doesn't necessarily mean you will find what you want, at a price you can afford.
At the end of the day, you have to be able to sell your product on. And if you're paying an additional £10 per metre for the luxury of a British woven fabric, as a small company you may find it very hard to shift your final product and still make a profit.
There are of course 'institutions' which have always been British such as Harris Tweed where heritage skills are entirely utilised by local people. I have bought from the Laxey Mill on the Isle of Man and it's a proud moment when you can say you made something with a fabric who's origin is clear to you. It doesn't happen very often. That was however, one of the most expensive fabrics I have ever bought and I have never been able to sell the coat it eventually became.
That being said, buying from my second hand sourcer does fit with the ethos of what I am doing. Textiles waste is also a big part of the way I work. I aim to throw away as little as possible. By purchasing unwanted stock from factories I am upcycling and recycling in my own way. I am also helping to keep another small trader in business.
I live in Manchester, once the heart of our textiles industry. Today most of the mills have been converted into office blocks and residential apartments and the only companies I can find on Make It British anywhere near me are a quilt maker and a menswear designer and manufacturer. It's a sad legacy.
For all things Falcieri Designs check out my website at www.falcieridesigns.co.uk


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Dessert in the Desert: The Top 5 Happy Endings in Las Vegas
If you're down on your luck at the casinos and looking for a sweet pick-me-up in Vegas, have no fear, dessert is here. With hundreds of pastry chefs competing for your taste buds' affection, you will certainly find yourself walking back to your hotel room feeling like a winner.
From Nobu's "Style Shave" (which essentially looks and tastes like a bowl of snow) to the munchkin-sized assorted choux at Jasmine's Fountain Brunch, the pastry quarter of Vegas has it all.
Not only do these dishes have magnificent tastes, but each is presented as if it belonged in a museum. For example, the frozen yogurt sampler at Andrea's isn't even plated, but rather served on a whimsical iron spiral with open platforms for each mini ice cream cone to sit. When it arrives at the table, diners are stunned by its beauty before they savor this delicate masterpiece.
Even the most commonplace desserts (if thoroughly hunted down) are melt-in-your-mouth miracles. Two of the best desserts in Vegas can be found at Gordon Ramsay's Pub and Grill in Caesars Palace and at The Cosmopolitan's Wicked Spoon. The Sticky Toffee pudding is one of the most popular dishes at the British celebrity chef's restaurant. According to Carlos Salazar, the executive pastry chef of Caesars Palace, they "serve hundreds of Sticky Toffee Pudding desserts a day." Now that's a convincing figure. For the gelato lovers of the world, head to Wicked Spoon and choose between the 18 different flavors that are on display. Or, if you want to try them all (yes, people have done it before), the servers at the dessert section will happily accommodate. Popular flavors are salted peanut caramel and almond joy.
So, if you haven't had much luck at the clubs or the casinos, get the happy ending(s) that you deserve at any one or all five of these restaurants. They're each a story to come home with...