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Miami Beach
Vision for North Beach met with mix of support and skepticism
Celia Polhemus loves the distinct flavor and charming vibe of her North Beach neighborhood.
As she walked out of a presentation outlining a future vision for the area Wednesday night, complete with elaborate renderings and detailed plans for redevelopment, she saw positives and negatives. She loved creating public spaces on government-owned land. She wasn't so sure about losing parking and traffic lanes on a main thoroughfare.
"People do use their cars here," she said. "We need our parking."
Polhemus' responses echoed throughout a packed house at the Byron Carlyle Theater, where more than 300 people saw the unveiling of a sweeping master plan of North Beach authored by Coral Gables-based town planning firm Dover, Kohl & Partners.
Planners presented a synopsis of the 189-page document that Miami Beach commissioned to provide a blueprint for the future of North Beach. The plan, almost a year in the making, is multifaceted and meant to be implemented over the next 30 years.
Read the Herald's coverage of the master plan for North Beach
Different aspects, whether they were short- or long-term visions, were met with equal parts support and skepticism.
When the rendering of a revamped commercial center on Normandy Isle appeared on the screen, someone whispered "Wow" while others nodded their heads approvingly. The plan proposes a physical environment around the Normandy Fountain that would look radically different from overhead and aim to preserve the small-town feel on the ground, all while employing the MiMo aesthetic in mixed-use buildings that would ideally have lower vacancy rates. The plan recommends closing Rue Vendome by the fountain to create a broad plaza around it — a project the city has already put in motion.
On the other hand, when planners forecast that during the next few decades changing commuter habits could allow the city to take travel lanes away from drivers and give them to bicyclists and buses, one man muttered "This makes no sense" as he stood up and walked out. North Beach's streets are already traffic-choked, and the thought of bringing more people to the 71st Street corridor while taking lanes away from cars seemed unrealistic to some, even in the long run.
"I like the development of a town center," said John Conte, who lives on Park View Island. But he took issue with losing any parking and travel lanes. "This is a car city. That will never change."
The town center concept, which encourages taller mixed-used buildings along 71st Street, had some fans. Another popular proposal: converting eight consecutive government-owned lots directly across from North Shore Open Space into a mix of public and private uses. On what are now surface parking lots, new development could include a competition-size swimming pool, a skate park, a mid-rise condo, a community garden, a parking garage and a hotel. The public-private balance would be determined later.
Others worried new development would gentrify North Beach. The neighborhood is known for being the last section of Miami Beach where a diverse array of working-class renters can find a place to live.
"The plan is beautiful," said Rembrandt Peralta, who rents an apartment on Normandy Isle. He worried that even if his area is protected as historic, as is recommended, costs of maintaining an old structure would be passed down to tenants like him and drive up his rent. "One of my biggest concerns is the affordability of this neighborhood."
When Peralta voiced his concerns, the planning team pointed to sections of the document that outline strategies for keeping longtime residents from being pushed out, including the construction of housing geared to low- and middle-income people. That can happen through the property developed by the city's housing authority, partnerships with the nonprofit sector and mandates requiring developers to include below-market-rate units in their buildings.
As locals dished about the plan afterward, Wednesday night's reactions reflected what planners said is a central tenet of the document: Everyone got something they wanted, and no one got everything.
Jason King, the planning firm's project director for the plan, said he took note of supporters who want to see the plan realized soon and skeptics who have reservations.
"They both have their points. So what we need to do is to make sure as the plan is implemented, none of those voices get lost," he said afterward.
City commissioners are expected to consider the plan in October. But even if approved, the document would not become law. The individual recommendations would have to be considered as individual pieces of legislation. The plan is meant to guide policy decisions for the Beach's elected officials.
"There will be more public input," said Jeffrey Orris, the Beach's economic development director. "There will be more hearings."
Joey Flechas: 305-376-3602, @joeflech


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Beachfront apartment with kitchen, near Camps Bay Beach
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- On the beach
- Camps Bay Beach - 19 min walk
- Clifton Bay Beach - 3 min walk
- Sea Point Swimming Pool - 30 min walk
- Table Mountain National Park - 32 min walk
- Sea Point Pavillion - 33 min walk
- Milton Beach - 34 min walk
- Kloof Street - 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Getting around
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive
- Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
- Cape Town Bellville Station - 24 min drive
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Key facts
- 1 apartment
- Check-in time 2 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 10 AM
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking
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Things to do
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Concierge services
- Designated smoking areas
- Terrace
Languages Spoken
- English
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- Espresso maker
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- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Separate sitting area
- Patio
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- Second bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bidet
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- Satellite TV channels
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- Free WiFi
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- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
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- Stovetop
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- Dishwasher
- Housekeeping - weekdays only
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- Cleaning fee: ZAR 450 per accommodation, per stay
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Thursday, 18 April 2013
What I've Been Reading:
'Forgotten' by Sarah J Pepper
Okay, so I didn't finish this book. I don't know if it's just that I'm not in the right mood for it or what but I just found that I wasn't as sucked into the story as I'd hoped I'd be.
The premise sounds great and the protagonist Winnie is pretty cool - a foster kid with psychosomatic visual problems, she sees her world in blurry shades of grey. And yet I just couldn't seem to keep track of what was going on. I felt almost as though I'd stepped into the middle of an on-going series and I should already know what Winnie's visions were about and what kind of supernatural being Jace was. I'm guessing all this stuff will become clear as the plot progresses but I'm a need-to-know-now kind of gal and I like things to at least make a little bit of sense to me.
I probably would have been more inspired to keep reading if the book had been more thoroughly edited. As it stands, I'd say that it could probably do with at least another proof-read and redraft. There were multiple grammar and syntax errors and sentences that didn't make sense. I almost began to get a sense of how it must feel to be dyslexic and have the words seemingly re-arrange themselves on the page.
I think my gay-ness may have also got in the way of me enjoying this book more. I'll admit that I kind of got fed up of hearing about how fit Jace is, about his muscles and the fact that he wasn't wearing a shirt. Don't get me wrong, heterosexuality in fiction is not a problem for me but I found it irritating in this case (kind of like the whole topless Jacob thing in the Twilight books...).
Anyway, it's not that this is a bad book. It's just that it's not my kind of book. I'll probably re-visit it in the future with fresh eyes and a clear mind and see how it goes because despite how I feel I really do want to find out what's going on with Jace and the big guy that follows him round.
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Friday, September 3, 2010
Catch as Catch Can
Recently I have gotten it into my head that I want to catch a Sockeye Salmon. Last year the news was all bad, very grim information out of Canada. The Sockeye fishery was in serious trouble, the number of salmon returning from the ocean was at an all time low. This wasn't surprising to me, ocean temperatures are rising and the water is more acid making it tough on the phytoplankton which these particular fish feed on. Lo and behold this year there is a bumper crop, somehow no one predicted this, in fact the crop outnumbers the entire population of Canada. The run is estimated at 34 million so I says to myself, I want a piece of that action.
With Mark at my side we paid a visit to the local sportsman's shop. I was extra happy about this as I had asked Mark where we might go to get some info about fishing for salmon, somehow going to Sportmart in the mall seemed wrong on many levels. A malcontent mall rat is going to know nothing about what I was thirsty to learn. Off we went to the LOCAL sports store in the historic part of town, wouldn't you know it. It was nirvana. First of all there were 4 parking spaces out front so we were able to easily park Mark's giant convertible. It was a classic shop, loads of rods, guns, gear and requisite stuffed game heads.
Because I am a non book learner and am gregarious by nature I began speaking to a man who was buying some fishing gear and an employee, a youngish asian girl. He was speaking some crazy foreign fish language and I could see I was losing Mark. The girl on the other hand was clearer and had more practical advice. She gave me the low down on the fishing license we would need. Three-day tidal would do us. We would fish downstream of the railroad trestle on the Fraser, I knew where that was. The fish aren't hungry so you don't need bait, you need floss aka wool, and I have that in spades, and a weight called a bouncing betty. Mark has those.
Mark took me aside against a wall of florescent lures and pointed out that for the $40 dollars we would potentially spend to augment his ancient sockeye-less east coast fishing gear we could get a sockeye at the grocery store for a fraction of the price. I was undeterred and got the stores hours for the next 3 days so I could keep all my options open. When we got home I called my brother. He told me to buy a salmon, it was cheaper than fishing. I was shocked. Wait a second I said, you love fishing. Yes, he agreed and said that he pays about $5oo per pound when he fishes. Mark gave me two thumbs up. Ian exaggerates, but I knew there was some truth to what they were saying, bastards I thought.
The reality is that I just want to try it. It's a record year and I want to get out there and feel the excitement, it's like the Olympics. When something big comes to your town you want to chase the parade. Because this run is so huge there is a danger that the spawning grounds will be over-run and this will cause problems with eggs being safely laid and fertilized, and in 4 years we will experience a real collapse. If this does come to fruition I want to be able to look back and think about the winter we feasted on salmon that we caught ourselves.
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Reports on the Santa Fe housing market published this month by CBRE and the MLS show that Santa Fe buyers and renters present strong demand. Rental vacancies have dropped below 5% despite a wave of new units that were completed in 2014.
Rents are rising with an average rent of $817, reflecting an increase of $34 over the prior year. Continued strong occupancy indicates a worsening supply/demand imbalance. The reporters noted that the Santa Fe apartment demand is stronger than seen in many years. Likewise, the available affordably priced homes for sale have a reduced time on the market, down to pre-recession levels, hovering around six months. Santa Fe unemployment declined in December to 4.9% and is well below Albuquerque (6.4%) the statewide average (6.1%).
What do these numbers mean for our clients who are in the market to purchase a new home? I think it shows that homebuyers may have more confidence in purchasing homes. Perhaps there is a general increased sense of employment stability or that recently sold homes have been more appealing than in the years of economic downturn. To homebuilders and sellers it means that demand for their product is stronger. They often infer that pricing should be increased. It may also imply that the supply of homes for sale is diminished.
I think the strong market report is good news for Santa Fe in general. While our buyers appreciated the opportunities for bargain sales over the past few years, they were also nervous about committing to the prospect of buying a house they might not be able to resell without losing money. A balanced market is better. The decision to purchase a home is easier when the surrounding neighborhood is filled with other stable homeowners instead of vacant homes and for sale signs all around. There are still plenty of modestly priced homes on the market – especially in the southwest sector. This inventory is priced well below the original cost, but that supply is dwindling. Interest rates continue to remain at record lows, so fence-sitters should purchase this year before affordability becomes a greater issue.
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ZIONSVILLE, Ind. -- They're small in size and growing in popularity around the country. If you're thinking about downsizing to a tiny home, there's an event showcasing them this weekend that's just for you. Sherman went to Zionsville to check out how people are living large in tiny spaces.
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What's up my fellow Euro RSD brothers?
I am psyched out of my mind that the RSD community will be in my city for London Euro Summit!
To help out everyone that doesn't know the city, I present to you… the map of all maps… the BEST clubs in London for Game…
Camden, London
This is a famous music venue and the biggest club in Camden. Every Friday night, RSD Londoners have an event here where anyone can arrive at the club and wing each other. We normally have 10-20 wings on an average Friday, sometimes even 30. The club is perfect in every sense (social circle, dance floor, outdoor, etc). Isolation is easy. Sofas are free. The place is gigantic.
2. Zoo
Leicester Square, London
This is a small gem in Leicester Square. The place has a ground floor for casual popular music, but the downstairs area is even more crazy and has house music.
3. Tiger Tiger
Piccadilly, London
Generic paradise. Big place, easy to get lost. Crowded. It has different rooms for different things, but it's a hot pot of security. Do not try to get in alone.
4. Queen Of Hoxton
Shoreditch, London
A small gem in Shoreditch with an amazing rooftop for cactus self-amusement.
5. Cargo
Shoreditch, London
Security isn't as tight as Tiger Tiger, but don't try to come in as 10 guys.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for you to understand what we do at KOKO before you enter. So, first, join the Euro Summit Telegram Group and we'll link up.
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Have you ever blamed someone for having OCD or another mental health issue? Have you ever blamed yourself for having OCD? I am prompted to write this post after a patient told me that her high school health teacher did a unit on "why people have mental illness". He listed such reasons as being selfish and lazy and completed disregarded the facts (he's clearly an idiot). Lets dispel some other myths about OCD!
YOU HAVE OCD BECAUSE YOU ARE DUMB: It's sad how much I hear this. OCD does not discriminate by way of one's IQ. In fact, research continues to explore the connection between IQ and OCD. This study shows the mean IQ of those with OCD to be in the normal range. Anecdotally speaking, I would say the vast majority of my patients with OCD are bright, critical thinkers with flourishing careers.
I MAKE TOO MUCH MONEY TO HAVE OCD: I almost feel silly for writing that down…but I've heard that exact statement. It is a humbling experience, for those who believe their income can protect them from almost anything, to face the battle that is OCD. It does't discriminate by socioeconomic status. You can't buy your mental health, although it can increase your access to effective care unfortunately.
MY STRUGGLE WITH OCD IS MY PARENT'S FAULT: Yes, what your parents gave you by way of genetics and parenting style could contribute to the progression of your OCD, but not necessarily be the sole causation. Research does support the idea that those who experienced neglectful and permissive parenting styles were more likely to experience OCD. The research is interesting and you can find a bit more here and here.
OCD IS ONLY A FIRST WORLD ISSUE: Approximately 2% of the world wide population experiences OCD. Although populations of those with OCD in developing countries are often underrepresented in the research, OCD is not a disorder only for developed countries. I can attest to this, as I treat people in over 20 countries on 6 continents. However, various parts of the world certainly have different cultural views on mental health, access to care, and may consider addressing mental health to be a "luxury". (Think Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: if you don't know where your next meal is coming from or if soldiers will invade your village overnight, your OCD symptoms might not be the priority). If interested, find out more about OCD world wide here.


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Celebrate your spare tire with these muffin tops
It's that time of year when summer thong season is over and your belly starts to grow with winter delights. You could squeeze it in with spanx or let it flow.
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You get four of these little guys in one box. But don't listen to their instructions of avoiding overfilling. I've tried it and the cupcakes didn't crown as expected. Just treat them like children and expect the first batch to be off kilter.
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Spring Movie Preview 2014
Our 2014 Spring Movie Preview provides trailers, release dates and insight into the movies that will help us thaw out from winter's lackluster films.
Dom Hemingway
The US trailer for 'Dom Hemingway' stars Jude Law as a loud and lewd ex-con and Emilia Clarke ('Game of Thrones') as his daughter.
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A new red band trailer for writer-director Richard Shepard's crime drama 'Dom Hemingway' shows Jude Law in his most depraved role to date.
Dom Hemingway (International)
In the 'Dom Hemingway' international trailer, Jude Law plays a notorious safe-cracker who's fresh out of prison and looking to collect what he's owed for keeping his mouth shut.


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Kitchen Inspiration: Cheery Pie
My clients pulled out a picture of lemon meringue pie on a stick and said, "This pie is the inspiration for our new kitchen." I knew this would be fun. They are keeping true to the 1920's integrity of the house with their alley kitchen renovation (yay!) and doing white cabinets, large windows and original-style moldings. For the soft design elements, they wanted to mix 1920's classic style with youthful energy.
I took the inspiration pie picture, sampled colors directly from the image and added a pop of orange to create the general color scheme.
Here's what we have so far. The cabinets and moldings are white and the backsplash will be this long gray neutral tile, so we are adding color and pattern in the fabulous schoolhouse lighting, stools and fabrics. I am still playing with fabrics for window coverings and the eating nook but I'm loving these bright bold graphic patterns.
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Physical gaming machines represent a fundamental core of MGA's history. In the present, MGA is still creating these machines with remarkable frequency. Roulette machines are especially popular, with the instant-play tables coming in the Magic Red, Magic Compact, and Magic Plus variations.
MGA also maintains a heavy presence in family entertainment venues throughout Spain thanks to its provision of more casual games. Coin pushers are among more the basic options, with MGA possessing the expertise to develop bowling infrastructure and deliver arcade machines.
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Obviously, video slots are a primary focus of attention for most iGaming software developers, and this is also true for MGA. Categorically, the slots are produced as either three-reel or five-reel, while maintaining compatibility for FLASH and HTML5 platforms. When it comes to the main MGA slots, these include Vampire Treasure, Gran Safari, Western Saloon, and El Tesoro Pirata 5000.
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This past week, Re/Max Integra released their Canadian National Housing Outlook. Part of this report is a review of many major economic sectors including the Greater Toronto Area.
Here are some key facts:
- The GTA's condo market also saw price appreciation of 22 per cent in 2017, as the average sale price for a condo rose to an estimated $523,437, up from $429,241 in 2016.
- According to a survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RE/MAX, the appetite for home ownership remains strong with roughly half of Canadians (48 per cent) considering the purchase of a home in the next five years.
- In order to find a balance between the home features they're looking for and affordability, many buyers are continuing to look at real estate markets outside of the country's largest urban centres.
- The new OSFI mortgage qualification rules that come into effect on January 1, 2018 also impacted housing market activity toward the end of this year and are expected to slow activity in real estate markets across Canada in the first part of 2018.
- It is expected that the new mortgage stress test will slow activity across Canada during first few months of 2018 and at the end of November 2017, the Bank of Canada predicted that the new regulations could disqualify up to 10 per cent of prospective home buyers who have down payments of 20 per cent or more.
- The RE/MAX 2018 average residential sale price expectation for Canada is an increase of 2.5 per cent as the desire for home ownership remains strong, particularly among Canadian millennials.
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Into a world of confusion, speculation, and opinion, God has spoken. The bible is his very word and where it speaks, he speaks. Sermons at Missio are expository, which simply means the point of the text is the point of the sermon. Christ is the hope of the world and He is the tie that binds the Old and New Testaments together. The gospel then is the goal of the sermon so that Jesus is seen and savored for who he is.
Paul loved the Philippian church and they loved him. In this short letter he shares with them the thread that runs through his ministry. This thread takes him to prison, poverty, and persecution; and, it binds him to deep friendships, unceasing joy, and bold gospel transformations. What is the thread? Grace.
Join us for this 15-week series through Philippians which begins in January.
The Songs of Advent:
Mary's Song: Luke 1:46-55 - December 3
Zechariah's Song: Luke 1:67-79 - December 10
The Angel's Song: Luke 2:8-14 - December 17
Simeon's Song: Luke 2:25-35 - December 24
A Story of bitterness, brokenness, and emptiness used by god to bring joy, fullness, and redemption - a love story between a man and a woman; between God and his people.
Ruth 1:1-5 - September 10
Ruth 1:6-22 - September 17
Ruth 1:6-22 - September 24
Ruth 2:1-23 - November 5
Ruth 3:1-18 - November 12
Ruth 4:1-17 - November 19
Ruth 4:18-22 - November 26
"Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Holy Scriptures or by evident reason-for I can believe neither pope nor councils alone, as it is clear that they have erred repeatedly and contradicted themselves-I consider myself convicted by the testimony of Holy Scripture, which is my basis; my conscience is captive to the Word of God. Thus I cannot and will not recant, because acting against one's conscience is neither safe nor sound. God help me. Amen." -Martin Luther
Grace Alone - October 1
Faith Alone - October 8
Christ Alone - October 15
Scripture Alone - October 22
God's Glory Alone - October 29
You asked. We answered. Summer '17 preaching series answering these questions:
Is it ever right to do wrong?
Can a Christian be a homosexual?
Is the tithe still required?
Why is there so much division in the church?
How do we receive the teaching of an infallible Bible from fallible men?
What is limited atonement?
This 19-week series looks at John's letter in which he deals heavily with the themes of Christian assurance and love. This series was preached from the beginning of February 2017 through the middle of July 2017.
Below are just a few links of sites and sources which have proved useful to many folks connected with the MDC community:
- www.thegospelcoalition.org -- The Gospel Coalition - partnership of gospel-centered, gospel-minded men and women, pastors, preachers, and theologians - providing a wealth of resources, articles, blogs, book reviews, and more.
- www.challies.com -- Home of pastor, author, and active blogger, Tim Challies - featuring thought-provoking posts, weekly specials, and candid book reviews.
- www.9marks.org -- Mark Dever wrote "9 Marks of a Healthy Church" in 2000 and it's now been through 3 editions - this site contains invaluable resources for Christians and churches ranging from topics such as church music to church discipline.
- www.desiringgod.org -- The online ministry center of John Piper - features podcasts, sermons, articles, and more.
- www.ccel.org - The Christian Classics Ethereal Library - Don't know where to find the works of a long-dead theologian? This is a good place to start.
- www.ccef.org -- The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation - Their mission is "to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church..." This site provides resources to that end.
- www.pluggedin.com -- Christian reviews of popular movies and books - "Know before you go..."
- www.ligonier.com -- The online ministry center of R.C. Sproul - treasure trove of resources from Sproul and others.
What We're Currently Reading
- Honest Evangelism
- What's So Amazing About Grace
- Philippians: Exegetical Guide to the Greek NT
- Philippians: A 12-Week Study
- Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical


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The Third International Exhibition of Transportation and Related Industries kicked off in Imam Khomeini (RA) Musalla this morning on Dec. 16 in the presence of Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami.
In this prestigious exhibition, a number of 200 domestic and foreign companies will showcase their latest achievements and products in the field of transportation and related industries to the public view.
Earlier in May, Iranian and Greek officials in a meeting in Tehran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase mutual cooperation in area of transportation.
The 18-paragraph agreement was endorsed in a meeting between the high-ranking officials of both countries' road and transportation ministries.
The MoU will facilitate operations to transfer goods between the two countries and obviate any obstacles on this way.
During the meeting, the Iranian side proposed expansion of cooperation between other sectors related to transportation, including the ITS, training plans to boost safety of roads and exchange of experiences which was welcomed by the Greek officials.


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Arsenal: Not out of the woods yet
Nine wins on the trot is a fantastic achievement by any yardstick. Throw in a couple of shutouts and cap it all with a 5-1 away romp, not to mention the Aaron Ramsey goal that might finally erase the wonder goal against Norwich City eons ago, and one might be tempted to think Arsenal could be title contenders.
However, the Unai Emery story could easily have taken a very different track. In every game, there have been defensive giveaways that have led directly to goal scoring chances. Worse, they have occurred early. Fulham had two gilt-edged chances in the first ten minutes. Had they capitalized the way Newcastle did against Manchester United, could we have come back? The easiest way to answer that question is to never end up having to answer it.
The good news is all up front, with Alexander Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang feeding off each other. Emery's system has also revived Alex Iwobi, whose form had fallen off last year after beginning his career with much promise. Questions crop up once you move to the next line, with neither Mesut Ozil or Henrik Mkhitaryan showing any consistency (and I won't even start on their defensive liabilities). Will Aaron Ramsey stay? He is good, but I wouldn't spend silly money to keep him.
The injection of Lucas Torreira into the starting lineup has Arsenal finally boasting a defensive midfielder for the first time since Alex Song departed. We have given up only one goal in the four games he has started. Who would have thought our enforcer would come in a pint-sized package? If only Emery would be bold enough to switch in Matteo Guendouzi for Granit Xhaka, the transformation would be complete.
Despite the Nacho Monreal mistake that resulted in Fulham's goal, he is the most consistent player on the defensive line. Hector Bellerin is great going forward, but I might like to see Stephan Lichtsteiner brought in when defense on that flank is more important.
Arsenal's Achilles heel continues to be in central defense, where we seem to try to make up for our lack of height with a lack of speed. I sound like a broken record, but what the hell, we play defense like one. A long ball over the top is all it takes.
The Xhaka-Ozil watch
I did not get to see the games against Newcastle, Watford, and Qarabag, so they may have played well in them (I know they scored). However, the first glimpse of Xhaka (against Fulham), he was caught dwelling on the ball, leading to a Fulham chance. To his credit, I didn't see him make any bookable tackles, but then I am not sure I saw him make a tackle at all. As for Ozil, the game against Fulham is the best I have seen out of him this season – he did not get on the pitch!
The Unai Emery Scorecard
Nine wins on the trot is steady waters after what we went through last year. However, if Emery doesn't figure out the defense, we could easily see nine losses in a flash. More literally on the scorecard, the ask from Emery was 9 points in September; he delivered 12. Will he fix the defense before the fairy dust runs out?


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I really need to get mobile internet but I can't afford it right now. I took a picture of heart shaped cheese then realized I couldn't send it. This saddens me.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Sweet Home Michigan, yeah!
I do not have much time to post, as I am actually using a friend's computer. But I will tell you this-
I finally made it home to Michigan. YES! I did. However, I'm mighty sad it was sans bunnies. :( I still have to find a way to get them here soon. Hopefully I'll land a job, and be able to have them with me by the end of July. I didn't realize how expensive bunnies are to fly or ship. Chris has them in his new apartment safe and sound so.
I just wanted to say that. Hope everyone is doing great!
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Ridgefield rec officials restrict use of fields
"The issue is that there are too many kids and too few fields," Kearns said. "It's not an exaggeration to say that the fields are just worn out."
Ridgefield's 28 sports fields are used by more than 5,000 players during the year.
Paul Roche, director of Parks and Recreation, said there are "too many feet on the fields too much of the time." The fields, he said, are "turning to dirt."
"We just took Scotland (Elementary School) and Barlow Mountain (Elementary School) fields from use by the Soccer Club of Ridgefield this fall," Bob Schneider, assistant director of parks, said Tuesday.
"We've given limited use of lower grass fields at Ridgefield High School to high school teams. This fall they can be used for soccer and football practice."
Next spring the high school and youth lacrosse teams will not be permitted to use the lower grass fields at the high school. The Onalfo and Diniz fields downtown are being taken completely out of play for both seasons.
Kearns and Roche pushed hard for Onalfo Field to be expanded and covered with artificial turf during the town's last budget cycle. They said it would be the answer to not having enough usable fields to accommodate sports in the town. But voters rejected the $1.47 million request.
"We can rest a field in one of two formats," Schneider said. "We can take it completely out of play for a spring or fall season, or we can allow light use one season."
East Ridge Middle School field will have only football this fall. Soccer will be played at Veterans Park field and Veterans Park field south.
In the spring, only Little League baseball and softball will be played on the diamonds in those fields. If soccer or lacrosse are played back-to-back on those fields, they will be ruined, Schneider said.
"Everybody's going to have to tighten their belts," Schneider said. "Little League and girls softball and adult baseball will be the least hurt."
Roy Messing, Soccer Club of Ridgefield president, said he is glad SCOR will be able to use Scotland and Barlow fields for the fall tournaments during Labor Day weekend.
"We're using times that are difficult for our volunteers to fill," Messing said. "We're crowding kids a bit, putting more kids onto fewer fields. Even if we wanted to reduce the program, we couldn't now. We had sign-up before this decision was made by Parks and Rec. We're growing in membership."
Messing said the problem had been identified by Parks and Recreation when its members proposed the Onalfo solution.
"What we're coping with this fall is a painful exercise," Messing said. "We've got to increase our field capacity in town for the kids we have. There's no getting around that."
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Son Caliu Spa Oasis - Son Caliu, Palmanova
Av. son Caliu, 8, 07181 Portals Nous, Illes Balears
Renowned for its excellent service and striking decor, the Son Caliu Hotel & Spa Oasis has become a firm favourite with golfers seeking a little extra luxury in peaceful surroundings.
Surrounded by mature subtropical gardens, the Son Caliu Hotel & Spa Oasis is located in a quiet residential area just 700 meters from the beach and resort of Palmanova. However, the hotel has direct access to its own small beach.
All of the guest rooms and suites were refurbished in 2017. They are elegantly decorated and tastefully furnished, and are suitably equipped for a hotel of this standard. The spa area may be the perfect place to unwind and relax after 18 holes of golf, with some treatments especially for golfers.
You can enjoy Mediterranean and international cuisine at the hotel's Biniagual buffet restaurant, where an á la carte service is also available. The Capricho Cocktail bar or the Terraza Garden bar are perfect locations for enjoy a drink before dinner, or for formulating the evening's plans. Magalluf and the stylish Portals marina, with their vibrant but contrasting nightlife, are only minutes away by taxi.
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The staff at the Son Caliu Hotel & Spa Oasis really know how to deliver great service, and this gives the hotel an almost 5 star feeling. With plenty of information about golf courses and tournaments it's clear that the hotel knows how to look after golfers.
The hotel is in a residential area, and whilst there are some local bars that are popular with golfers, nightlife 'on the doorstep' is a little limited. However, Palmanova is only a short walk away, where there are many bars and restaurants, and Magalluf and Portals Nous, are just a 5 minute taxi ride away.
Prices at this hotel have risen in recent years, and whilst it no longer offers excellent rates for groups, it still offers reasonable value for money for parties of 8 or less golfers.


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Parachute death mystery solved after 60 years when Hurricane Irma washes up a clue
A MYSTERY unsolved for 60 years has been been cracked at last after a hurricane dumped a vital clue on a beach.
Hurrican Irma unearthed a vital clue to mystery death of pilot
State trooper Zack Johnson was patrolling the shoreline in the US city of Jacksonville, Florida, when he made the discovery.
He found that Hurricane Irma had dredged up a tangled pile of military gear, including parachute rigging, a harness and survival supplies.
Then he noticed something stencilled on the kit – the name of a pilot who'd disappeared without a trace nearly 60 years earlier flying over the Atlantic Ocean.
Lieutenant William Thomas Barry Troy, of the Royal Canadian Navy, was flying an F2H3-Banshee fighter jet in dense fog on February 25, 1958.
I knew I had found something special when I found the lieutenant's stencil on the back of the float coat
He was en-route from an aircraft carrier to a naval station in Mayport, Florida, but dropped out of the four-plane formation and vanished.
Neither his plane nor his body was ever recovered and the Canadian Virtual War Memorial listed the 29-year-old as "buried at sea".
Now his family will finally have closure – and the comfort of knowing that their long-lost relative didn't suffer for long.
"We happened to find this ball of stuff on the high water line. I know I drove past it at least five times," Trooper Johnson told local media.
Lieutenant William Thomas Barry Troy, of the Royal Canadian Navy
"I knew I had found something special when I found the lieutenant's stencil on the back of the float coat. It looks like the parachute was never deployed.
"I believe it sat with the wreckage for a while before being washed loose. The speculation is that it was probably deposited in the dunes during Hurricane Dora.
"It's sat there since then, until being uncovered by the erosion of the last storm."
The pilot's brother, 80-year-old Dick Troy, confessed his relief that the death would have been quick.
'Now his family will finally have closure', says Zack Johnson
Speaking to CBC, Canada's public broadcaster, he said: "The fact that the chute was never deployed means it was very quick.
"It was traumatic for us and we really had no closure. My mum and dad grieved for many years… they went to the grave without getting anything."
The debris is now held by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, but the pilot's brother hopes to recover it for the family.


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|Determining cutting tool dimensions and run-out using acoustic emissions
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This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/569,710, filed Dec. 12, 2011, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
The subject matter of this application relates to coordinate measuring machine (CMM) or probing system, and more particularly a tactile CMM for determining three-dimensional measurements and surface profile of micro-scale solid objects and micro-scale features on bulk solid objects.
The production of micro-scale objects or components is growing in various industries. For example, biomedical devices such as catheters and biosensors are fabricated and packed with many miniature features to increase their capabilities to diagnose and treat diseases. In electronics industry, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) devices are fabricated and incorporated with micro-scale features to enable the electronic, mechanical and electrical functionalities of those devices. In the aerospace industry, miniature components are produced and machined to precise dimensions and close tolerances to serve certain special purposes such as structural reinforcement and safety compliance. This growing need for the production of miniature components or micro-scale objects requires suitable metrology tools and systems, such as a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) or a probing system, to provide quality control mechanism for ensuring conformance of dimensions and surface profile with target specifications.
Generally, dimensional measurements and surface profiles of objects are determined by sensing or probing the surface using a probe through a non-contact or a contact method. The use of an optical probe or a laser probe provides a non-contact means to sense and scan the surface of an object. An example of laser-based method is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,7333,969, which describes a laser-based sensor system that can function as a CMM probe. While it provides a non-contact method, the optical or laser-based method is typically costly due to the use of expensive optics or laser system and the bulky structure required to house the whole system. Additionally, objects with intricate surface profile, such as those involving deep holes and complex curvatures, present a significant challenge to optical or laser-based method because those surface features can act as barriers that make the probe optically blind to some areas of interest.
On the other hand, the use of a tactile probe provides a contact method where measurements are determined when the probe establishes a physical contact with the surface of the object. An example of a tactile method and device is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 7,752,766. Typical design of a tactile probe involves a ball, such as a ruby or a steel sphere, as a probe tip that is attached to one end of the stylus. To improve the accuracy of measurements especially when conducting measurements in the micro-scale, the tactile probe needs to be fabricated to smaller sizes. Down-scaling the tactile probe usually leads to complex detection algorithms and a costly metrology tool. The finer the probe tip becomes, the higher is its fabrication cost. Also as the size of the tactile probe decreases, the probe becomes more susceptible to the "snap-in" effect. The "snap-in" effect occurs when the probe approaches within micrometers to the surface of the object, and is manifested by the sudden bending and adhesion of the probe to the surface of the object. This "snap-in" effect can introduce measurement errors and even damage the tactile probe. Likewise, frequent replacement of tactile probe from normal wear and tear or accidental damage can be costly.
Therefore, it is desirable to develop a micro-scale metrology tool, particularly a CMM or probing system, that is cost-effective and capable to provide precise measurements in the micro-scale. The CMM or probing system should be able to determine the precise spatial coordinates of multiple points along the contour of micro-scale solid objects and micro-scale features on bulk solid objects. By processing the recorded spatial coordinates using applicable mathematical algorithms, the dimensions, surface profile and construction of objects can be determined accurately.
Described below are various approaches to providing a cost-effective apparatus and method for determining precise three-dimensional measurements and surface profiles of micro-scale solid objects and micro-scale features on bulk solid objects. These approaches can be used in various metrology applications including dimensional inspection of components, determination of geometrical construction of objects, and surface characterization.
In one implementation, an apparatus for measuring dimensions of a micro-scale object comprises a movable stylus, a probe and at least one acoustic emissions sensor. The movable stylus is positionable to contact an object to be measured. The probe is rotatably coupled to the stylus and has a distal end that circumscribes a circle when rotated. The acoustic emissions sensor is operatively coupled to the probe. The sensor is operative to detect acoustic emissions generated from contact between the distal end of the probe and the object, thereby allowing dimensions of the object to be determined.
The probe can comprise an angled element that is angled with respect to an axis of rotation extending through a proximal end of the probe where the probe is joined to the stylus. The probe's path in rotation can define a cone shape.
The apparatus can comprise a platform upon which the object can be positioned. The acoustic emissions sensor can be connected to the platform.
The apparatus can comprise a circuit that includes the acoustic emissions sensor and a processor. The processor is operable to process the acoustic emissions data received from the acoustic emissions sensor and to subject the acoustic emissions data to an algorithm to determine coordinates in space at points of contact along the object.
The apparatus can comprise a display operable to display data to a user during operation of the apparatus.
The probe can comprise a bent wire. The probe can comprise an angled element having a proximal end positioned at an axis of rotation and a distal end spaced apart from the axis of rotation. In some implementations, the angle between the axis of rotation and the angled element can be between about 30 degrees and about 60 degrees, although an angle between 0 and 90 degrees can be used. In some implementations, the probe has a length of at least 1 mm.
According to one method implementation, dimensions of a micro-scale object are measured by positioning a movable probe near an object to be measured, causing a distal end of the probe to rotate, detecting acoustic emissions and, if detected acoustic emissions indicate that the distal end of the probe is in contact with the object, then pausing movement of the probe and determining a coordinate corresponding to the contact between the probe and the object.
The method can include determining if the detected acoustic emissions exceed a threshold. If the acoustic emissions do not exceed a threshold, then rotation of the probe can be continued without pausing.
Detecting acoustic emissions can include detecting acoustic emissions with an acoustic emissions sensor operatively coupled to the probe. Causing a distal end of the probe to rotate can include causing rotation at about 30,000 rpm to about 60,000 rpm. The probe can be configured to circumscribe a circle of about 200 μm to about 700 μm.
The method can comprise resuming rotation of the probe following determination of the coordinate. In addition, the method can comprise using a computing device programmed with different algorithms for determining a coordinate depending upon the probe's direction of approach toward the object.
The method can comprise determining a profile of the object from multiple contact points.
The method can comprise setting an approach speed of the probe towards the object to increase accuracy of measurement. Similarly, the method can comprise setting a probing force that the probe exerts upon contact with the object to increase accuracy of measurement.
The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying figures.
The following figures set forth different aspects and embodiments and serve to explain the principles, operation and performance of the apparatus and methods.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the apparatus and method of the present invention, wherein a CMM or probing system that uses a wire-based probe design and works based on acoustic emission sensing mechanism is provided.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the probe assembly comprising of a spindle, a stylus and a bent wire that functions as a tactile probe, and wherein a cone-shaped probe tip is created when the said bent wire is rotated on one end about the central axis of the stylus.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the conventional tactile probe based on ball-type probe tip design.
FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of an event of no contact between the rotating wire-based probe and the surface of the object, while FIG. 4B is a graphical illustration of the AE signal waveform that corresponds to the event of no contact.
FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of an event of physical contact between the rotating wire-based probe and the surface of the object, while FIG. 5B is a graphical illustration of the AE signal waveform that corresponds to the event of physical contact.
FIG. 6 provides the schematic diagrams of the structure and geometry of a micro-probe based on a rotating bent wire.
FIG. 7 is a graphical illustration showing the effects of bend angle and wire length of the wire-based probe on the effective diameter of the probe.
FIGS. 8(a) to 8(d) is a functional diagram that shows the series of basic steps involved in the AE-based method.
FIG. 9 is a graphical illustration that shows the effects of spindle speed and approach velocity on the resolution of the probe.
FIG. 10(a) is a schematic diagram of an ideal touch or physical contact between the tactile probe and the surface of an object wherein an allowable stylus deflection (Wa) is shown, while FIG. 10(b) is a schematic diagram that shows an event of collision between the stylus and the surface of an object.
FIG. 11 is a graphical illustration that shows the stylus deflection at various configurations of stylus length and stylus diameter.
FIG. 12 provides schematic diagrams for the analysis of probe tip deflection.
FIG. 13 is a graphical illustration of the radial deflection, δmax, of the wire-based probe tip at various configurations of the probe length or wire length.
FIG. 14 is a drawing showing (a) the functional prototype of the CMM or micro-probing system as disclosed in the present invention, and (b) an enlarged view of the prototype of a wire-based probe that is attached to a stylus.
FIG. 15A provides graphical examples of AE signal profile at the event of physical contact between the rotating wire-based probe and the surface of an object, while FIG. 15B provides graphical examples of force signals in X, Y and Z directions at the event of physical contact between the rotating wire-based probe and the surface of an object.
FIG. 16 provides graphical illustrations of frequency spectra of force signals in X and Y directions.
FIG. 17 is a graphical illustration showing the effect of the RPM of wire-based probe (or spindle speed) on the root mean square value of the AE signals (AERms).
FIG. 18 is a graphical illustration showing the effect of spindle speed on repeatability.
FIG. 19 is a graphical illustration showing the effect of approaching speed of the probe on repeatability.
FIG. 20A is graphical illustration showing the effect of bend angle of the probe wire on repeatability, while FIG. 20B is a graphical illustration showing the effect of the probe wire length on repeatability.
In general, described below is an apparatus and method for determining precise three-dimensional measurements of an object 5 using acoustic emissions generated by the physical contact between a probe in the form of a rotating bent wire (angled element) and the surface of the object. According to the described approach, a relatively small probe is used, which maintains the device's precision, and the probe is rotated, which allows discerning contact by detecting acoustic emissions with a remotely positioned sensor or transducer. Because the rotating probe circumscribes a circle much larger than the dimension of its distal end, there is the advantage that imbalance due to the mass of its distal end is minimal. The length of its distal end can be controlled easily, leading to easy control of circumscribed circle by its distal end. Wear of its distal end does not require disposal of the probe; rather, the circumscribed circle diameter by the worn distal end can be easily measured and calibrated against a calibration artifact. With the described apparatus and methods, measuring of micro-scale objects can be carried out in a cost-effective, robust and accurate fashion.
More particularly, the object 5 is either a solid micro-scale object or a micro-scale feature on a solid bulk object. Example of a micro-scale feature is a tiny deep hole present in a biomedical catheter. Moreover, the apparatus functions as a CMM or probing system that determines the precise spatial coordinates of multiple points along the contour or surface of a solid object 5.
The apparatus comprises of a bent wire as the wire-based probe 1, a stylus 2, a spindle 3, a platform stage 4, at least one acoustic emission sensor 6, and a computing device 7 (see FIG. 1). One end of the bent wire is attached to one end of the stylus 2. The other end of the stylus 2 is attached to a spindle 3 that is capable of making multiple revolutions per minute. The at least one acoustic emission sensor 6 is attached to a platform stage 4 where an object 5 for measurement resides. Alternatively, the acoustic sensor 6 can be positioned at any other known location, either fixed or movable within an operable detecting range of the probe 1. The whole assembly of the bent wire as the wire-based probe 1, the stylus 2 and the spindle 3 are collectively being directed towards the surface of the object 5 on the platform stage 4 when gathering measurements on the object 5 under study.
In one embodiment, there is a bent wire that functions as a tactile wire-based probe 1 of a CMM. The bent wire can be made of tough material such as certain metals, alloys and composites. The bent wire may also contain special coatings to inhibit wear and tear and to improve its interaction with the surface of an object 5. Additionally, the bent wire may be fabricated such that its bend angle (see αp in FIG. 6) may be anywhere from 0 to 90 degrees.
Furthermore, the tactile probe has notable differences in the construction and operation with respect to the tactile probe used in a conventional CMM. Typically, a conventional CMM uses a tactile probe with a ball-type probe tip 11, usually made of ruby or steel, to probe or detect the surface of an object (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, the disclosed apparatus uses a rotating bent wire to probe or detect the surface of an object (see FIG. 2). The bent wire is rotated from one of its ends about the central axis 10 of the stylus using a spindle 4 whose revolution can be controlled. As the bent wire rotates, a cone-shaped probe tip 9 is created (see FIG. 2), and its circular base has a diameter that is referred to as the "effective diameter" in this disclosure. This rotational motion-induced cone-shaped probe tip 9 is analogous to the ball-type probe tip 11 of conventional tactile CMM. By replacing the conventional ball-based probe design with a wire-based probe design, the cost of manufacturing a tactile CMM can be reduced significantly.
In another embodiment, there is a platform stage 4 that is mechanically robust to contain both the object under study and the acoustic emission sensor. The platform stage 4 may be constructed either as a fixed rigid structure or as a movable structure whose axial and rotational movements can be controlled. A movable platform stage 4 is beneficial on applications wherein the object under study is preferred to be moved around the stationary tactile probe when conducting measurements. The movable platform stage 4 may be driven by at least one motor with precision motion control to cause the platform stage 4 to move along, tilt and rotate about the three axes (X, Y and Z).
In yet another embodiment, there is a probe assembly (see FIG. 2) comprising of a wire-based probe 1, a stylus 2 and a spindle 3, wherein the probe assembly may be constructed either as a fixed rigid structure or as a movable structure whose axial and rotational movements can be controlled. A movable probe assembly is beneficial on applications wherein the object under study is preferred to be stationary relative to the probe when conducting measurements. The movable probe assembly may be driven by at least one motor with precision motion control to cause the probe assembly to move along, tilt, and rotate about the three axes (X, Y and Z).
In yet another embodiment, there is at least one acoustic emission sensor 6 that receives AE signals and subsequently transmits the AE signals to a computing device 7 where waveform signal processing is performed. The waveform of the AE signals may be shown on a display 8 of the computing device 7 for visual analysis and reference purposes. Further, the waveform of the AE signals is analyzed and processed using suitable algorithm in order to discriminate between a valid physical contact event (see FIG. 5) and a non-contact event (see FIG. 4). The algorithm uses a defined threshold for the AE signal to indicate a valid physical contact between the wire-based probe 1 and the surface of the object 5 before recording the spatial coordinates of the point where the said valid physical contact has occurred.
In yet another embodiment, there is an AE-based method to detect the surface of an object 5 and conduct measurements on the said surface of an object 5. More particularly, the AE-based method uses the AE signals generated when a rotating wire-based probe 1 makes a physical contact with the surface of an object 5. Briefly, the AE-based method comprises of the following basic steps (see FIG. 8):
(b) The AE signals are detected by at least one AE sensor 6 and are subsequently transmitted to a computing device 7;
A schematic of the wire-based probe 1 is displayed in FIG. 6. An alloy steel wire with diameter of 100 μm is coupled to the end of the stylus. The wire is then bent at an angle (αp) such that, as the stylus rotates, the effective diameter of the probe (Dp) is larger than the stylus diameter (Ds), i.e., Dp>Ds. The probe effective diameter Dp can be written as:
Dp=2Rp=2Lp sin αp (1)
The effects of the bend angle (αp) and the wire length (Lp) on the "effective diameter" (Dp) are shown in FIG. 7. It shows that fabrication of a probe with a desired effective diameter can be achieved by adjusting the wire length and bend angle. For example, for a probe tip whose length is fixed at 500 μm, the effective probe diameter becomes 174, 500, and 866 μm at probe bend angles of 10, 30, and 60 degrees, respectively.
Acoustic Emission-Based Micro-Probe Sensing Method
The sensing method for the micro-probe is schematically summarized in FIG. 8. The probe is rotated and commanded to approach the object at a given approaching speed (see FIG. 8a). As soon as the tip makes contact with the object surface (FIG. 8b), a burst of generated AE signal is picked up by the AE sensor as shown in FIG. 8c. The AE signal is generated due to the rubbing between rotating tip and the object surface. If the root-mean-square (RMS) value of the AE signal is larger than a threshold value, a pulse is generated to halt the probe (see FIG. 8d) and the position (i.e., spatial coordinate information) is recorded. Pulses generated due to subsequent AE generation are ignored.
The disclosed probing system may use at least one AE sensor to detect the AE signals from different directions. In the testing of the first prototype of the disclosed probing system, only one AE sensor is used to sense the touch in X, Y, and Z directions (see FIG. 8). The sensing method is slightly different in the Z direction because, when touch is detected, the wire tip is in contact with the surface for the entire revolution, whereas the wire tip is in contact with the surface for a short duration per revolution in the X and Y directions. Also, the resolution of the probing system depends on the feed rate (μm/rev) determined by the rotating speed (rev/min) and the approaching speed (mm/min). When the micro-probe is at the surface, because there is only one probe tip rotating, the touch between the probe tip and the object surface is guaranteed after a full revolution of the probe.
FIG. 9 shows the effects of the spindle rotational speed and the approaching speed on the resolution of the probe. Decreasing the approaching speed and increasing the rotational speed decreases the feed rate (μm/rev) and thus results in better resolution. It is shown in FIG. 9 that, for example, at 60,000 rpm and the approaching speed of 1.2 mm/min, the resolution becomes less than 0.05 μm.
Probing Force Analysis
The probing force and elastic deformation considering the probe design are discussed in this section. For conventional spherical probe tips, according to Hertz theory (Johnson, 1985), the maximum acceptable probing force, Fp before plastic deformation is expressed as (Küng, 2007),
where Es is the equivalent Young's modulus, Y is the material yield strength, and Rs is the radius of the sphere. For a probing sphere made of an alloy steel, for example, for a probing sphere with the radius of 250 μm, the acceptable contact force becomes 60 mN. Because of the parabolic relationship, as the size of the probe sphere decreases, the sensitivity of the probing system must be enhanced significantly in order to detect the touch before the contact force starts to plastically deform the sphere.
Under the maximum probing allowable force, the elastic deflection, Ws of the stylus is expressed as (Weckenmann et. al., 2004),
where Est is Young's modulus of the shaft material, l and d is the length and diameter of the stylus (assumed to be cylindrical) respectively. FIG. 10 shows the schematics of the allowable stylus deflection amount, Wa. When the stylus deflection is larger than Wa, collision between the stylus and the contacting object surface occurs, causing errors in the measurement. The collision occurs when Ws>Wa, i.e., the stylus deflection is larger than the allowable amount.
FIG. 11 shows a plot of the stylus deflection at different stylus lengths varying the stylus diameter. It also shows a plot of the allowable amount as a function of the stylus diameter. It is indicated in FIG. 11 that, for a probe sphere diameter of 500 μm, the stylus diameter cannot be smaller than 210 μm if the stylus length is 5 mm. Otherwise, collision between the stylus and the object surface would occur with the probing force, Fp, of 60 mN. If the stylus length is increased 10 mm, collision would always occur. This indicates that, as the spherical probe diameter is reduced, the sensitivity of touch force measurement and stiffness of the stylus need to increase significantly.
For the wire-based probing system, the contact detection is not based on the measurement of contact forces but on acoustic emissions. Thus, the speed of the wire tip more likely plays more important role than the contact force for touch sensing. Nevertheless, forces are exerted on the probe tip during the contact. Since the wire diameter is much smaller than the stylus, the stylus can be considered to be rigid compared to the wire. The wire is a cantilever beam at an angle, and at the moment of contact, when the contact force is imposed on the probe tip, as shown in FIG. 12, the maximum deflection, δmax in the radial direction is determined by,
where, Fp is the maximum acceptable probing force, αp is the probe tip bend angle, Lp is the wire length, Ep is the Young's Modulus of the material, and I (=πrp4/4, where, rp is probe radius) is Momentum of Inertia. The decrease in the effective diameter of the probe tip, Dp* due to the wire deflection can be written as
Dp*=Dp−2δmax. (5)
When the probe tip deflection, δmax is larger than the allowable stylus deflection amount, Wa, i.e., δmax>Wa, there would be collision between the stylus and the contacting object surface. For the probing force, Fp, of 60 mN, a thin alloy steel wire of 100 μm diameter and 500 μm length, and the probe tip bend angle of 30 degree, the deflection of the wire in the radial direction (δmax) comes out to be 1.7 μm as shown in FIG. 13. This indicates that as long as the wire sticks out, relative to the stylus diameter, more than 1.7 μm in the radial direction, collision would not occur with the wire-based probe under the contact force of less than 60 mN. This also implies that as the desired effective diameter of the wire-based probe is decreased, a simple analysis can be conducted to be determined the required geometry of the wire. As the effective probing diameter is decreased, fabrication of the desired geometry of the wire is relatively simpler as well, compared to spherical probes.
Experimental Setup of Contact Evaluation Experiments
A platform stage 4 consisting of a custom built precision-motion system (from Alio Industries) with three linear stages having less than 100 nm resolution, and a spindle (NSK E800Z) at maximum 80,000 rev/min (RPM) were used to test the functional prototype of the wire-based probing system (FIG. 14a). A Mitutoyo gauge block (ASME grade 0) was used as test piece, and the contact between the wire-based probe 1 and the gauge surface was measured using the AE detection or sensing method described above. A prototype of wire-based probe 1 was fabricated as shown in FIG. 14b. Physical Acoustics Nano 30 was used as AE sensor 6 for the detection of the touch between the probe tip and the block gauge surface. In order to measure the contact force, a Kistler MiniDyn 9256C1 dynamometer was used as shown in FIG. 14a.
AE and Force Sensing Analysis
Experiments were conducted to examine the AE and force signals during the contact between the wire-based probe tip and the gauge surface. FIG. 15 shows measured profiles of the AE and force signals at the spindle speed of 60,000 rpm and the approaching speed of 3 mm/min, resulting in the feed rate of 0.05 μm/rev. As soon as the touch is detected, the probe was stopped for two seconds and retracted back from the surface. During the two seconds that the probe was stationary, the wire or probe tip kept touching the surface per revolution.
As shown in FIG. 15a between 2 and 4 seconds, increase in the AE amplitudes as well as in the root mean square value of the AE signals (AERms) is clearly seen. However, the force signals in all X, Y, and Z directions shown in FIG. 15b do not show much increase in the magnitudes. The frequency spectra of the force signals shown in FIG. 16 reveal that there is no peak at the spindle frequency (1000 Hz), but there seem to be noise signals at frequencies lower than 500 Hz. This indicates that the magnitudes of the contact forces were lower than those of the noise signals. This also shows that the AE signals are sensitive and effective for contact detection using the wire-based probe.
FIG. 17 shows how the AERms values depend on the RPM of the wire-based probe. As shown, the AERms increases almost linearly with the RPM, indicating that the signal-to-noise ratio increases with increasing RPM. More AE is generated because of the higher impact caused by the higher wire tip velocity at higher RPM. This implies that probing at higher RPM may be more desirable as long as the imbalance dynamics does not play a role in causing significant errors in the measurement. Further study on the probe tip dynamics will enhance understanding of an optimum RPM for probing.
Repeatability Experiments
Experiments were conducted to examine the repeatability of the wire-based probing system. Experiments were also conducted to verify the effectiveness of the wire-based probe with respect to the probe approaching speed, spindle speed (RPM), probe bend angle, and wire length. The probing measurements were carried out using the wire-based probing system. Two experimental results under an identical condition are conducted and, which is separately plotted into Exp. #1 and Exp. #2 in the Figures. The each touch operation was repeated ten times and the repeatability is expressed into three-sigma (3σ) as an evaluation indicator. Parameters such as spindle speed, approaching speed, and probe geometries such as wire length and bend angle seem to affect the repeatability of the wire-based probing system. Thus, the effect of each parameter on the probing system repeatability was studied and verified.
Effect of Spindle Speed
To study the effect of the spindle speed, four different speeds from 30,000 to 60,000 rev/min (RPM) were selected at the approaching speed of 0.6 mm/min, wire length of 1.0 mm, and bend angle of 30 degrees. The effect of spindle speed on AERms was given in FIG. 17, which showed that increasing spindle speed increased AERms. Similar results for the effect on repeatability are shown in FIG. 18. As the spindle speed is increased, the repeatability seems to improve as well due to the increased sensitivity, except at 30,000 rpm. The decrease in the effect of the spindle dynamics at 30,000 rpm may have improved the repeatability of the probing system. Further study is required to examine the effect of the spindle dynamics. At 60,000 rpm, the system's repeatability is within 1.5 to 2.5 μm.
Effect of Approaching Speed
As shown in FIG. 19, better repeatability is achieved in the Z direction than in the X direction at the spindle speed of 50000 rpm. This may be due to longer touch between the probe tip and the surface in the Z direction. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the approaching speed does not seem to have significant effect on the repeatability although the resolution is increases with the approaching speed. This is because, for the approaching speeds considered, the resolution (˜0.1 μm) is much smaller than the repeatability values. The noise in the signal, spindle dynamics, and wire vibrations may have caused the repeatability values to be much higher than the resolution. Further study is required to understand the factors affecting the repeatability and reduce the effects of these factors to improve the repeatability.
Effect of Wire Geometry
The effects of the wire geometry (wire bend angle and length) are also examined. Repeatability experiments were conducted using three different bend angles (30, 45, and 60 degrees) with 1 mm wire length probe and four different wire lengths (0.5, 0.8, 1.6, and 2.4 mm) with 30 degree bend angle. The spindle speed and the approaching speed were 60,000 rpm and 0.6 mm/min, respectively. The results are shown in FIG. 20. The bend angle of 45° seems to result in the best repeatability values as shown in FIG. 20a. For the wire length as shown in FIG. 20b, as the length increases, the repeatability increases. This may be due to increased flexibility of the wire as the length is increased. Consequently, shorter wire length is preferred for better repeatability of the wire-based probe.
Various experiments have been conducted to investigate the effect of certain factors that can affect the performance of the disclosed apparatus and methods. The results of those experiments demonstrate the following:
In view of the many possible embodiments to which the principles of the disclosed invention may be applied, it should be recognized that the illustrated embodiments are only preferred examples of the invention and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention. Rather, the scope of the invention is defined by the following claims. We therefore claim as our invention all that comes within the scope and spirit of these claims.


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When Don Sweeney took over for Peter Charelli as the GM of the Bruins one of main talking points was the need for Sweeney to rebuild the farm system through the draft. The 2015 draft represented the first significant opportunity for Sweeney to jump start that rebuilding process with three picks in the first round – picks 13, 14, 15. Through the draft and post draft all reports indicated that Sweeney was working hard to parlay those three assets into a top 5 pick to grab a player like Noah Hanifin to solidify the back end which would have been exactly what the team needed following the trade of Dougie Hamilton. However, that deal never materialized and Sweeney ended up making all three picks in the first round. As picks 13,14,15 came off the board I have to admit I was left scratching my head about the Bruins selections because of some of high end talent they passed on. But to be reasonable it is impossible make snap judgments on NHL draft day and you have to give the draft classes time to develop before making judgments. Well, it has now been close to two years since the 2015 draft and I believe my concerns on draft day have been validated and it is time to question how Sweeney and the B's brass handled this crucial draft.
My concern on draft day was not necessarily with the players Sweeney selected (because frankly they were relatively unknown) but the amount of high end talent that was still on the board they passed on. Let's take a look at the players the Bruins selected and also the three players selected right after their run of three picks and where they are now….
#13 overall: Jakub Zboril (D, 6'2 185) – Currently playing Junior in the QMJHL for the Saint John Seadogs. Zboril also played a key role for the Czech Republic in the World Junior Tournament for the second consecutive year. Zboril is a physical player with an excellent shot but the knock on his game remains that he doesn't always show up in one form or another – physically, mentally or from a discipline perspective. Can Zboril correct these flaws and become a top 4 defenseman in the NHL? Questions certainly remain to be answered at this stage. Zboril is currently ranked the Bruins #5 prospect and is NOT in the top 100 of the prospect rankings recently released by The Hockey News.
#14 overall: Jake Debrusk (F, 6'0 183) – Debrusk is finishing up his first year of pro hockey in the AHL with the Providence Bruins. Has 39 points in 62 games and it is worth noting he does lead the team in shots on net. Fought injuries in 2015-16 which curbed his production in his last year of Junior. Debrusk should contribute as a top 9 forward at the NHL level but the question remains will his future production match that of some of the forwards the B's passed on to select Debrusk? Currently ranked as the Bruins #8 overall prospect and is NOT ranked in the top 100 of The Hockey News rankings.
#15 overall: Zachary Senyshyn (F, 6'3 196) – At the time of the draft the selection of Senyshyn seemed like a stretch at 15 overall based on his projections, draft grade, etc. Two years later it appears like Senyshyn has the greatest upside as a prospect of the three players selected. He is an offensive force with two consecutive 40+ goal seasons for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. It appears the Bruins may have a future top 6 forward in Senyshyn but he is still a couple years away. Based on The Hockey News 2017 prospect rankings Senyshyn is the Bruins #2 prospect (behind only McAvoy) and #63 overall in the NHL.
Now, lets take a look at the three players the B's passed on who were picked right after their picks and here we see what was considered to be very high end talent on draft day. These are players who have solidified themselves as top prospects over the last two years….
#16 overall: Matthew Barzal (6'0 187) – Barzal served as an assistant captain for team Canada in this year World Junior tournament helping lead them to the finals against the US with his dynamic play making abilities. He challenged for a spot on the Islanders out of camp but was sent back to Junior after a two game stint with the big club. He has been an offensive force again this year for Seattle in the WHL putting up 79 points in 41 games. Barzal projects to be a dynamic play making Center in the NHL but needs to work on his play away from the puck to earn top six minutes for the Isles next year. Ranked as the Islanders #1 prospect and #8 overall in the NHL by The Hockey News.
#17 overall: Kyle Connor (F, 6'1 182) – Entering the 2015 draft Connor was coming off a Hobey Baker award winning season at Michigan in which he scored 35 goals and had 71 points in 38 games as a Freshman. Connor made the Winnipeg Jets roster out of camp this year but wasn't recieving regular shifts and then went down with a concussion. He found himself in the AHL upon his return and has recently regained his scoring touch in the AHL currently sitting at 21 goals in 48 games. Connor ranks as the Jets #1 prospect and #26 overall in the NHL by The Hockey News. Needs to get stronger and more physical but has the speed and offensive skills to be a high end NHL player.
#18 overall: Thomas Chabot (D, 6'2 190) – Like Barzal, Chabot was an assistant captain for team Canada in this years World Junior tournament and he was a dynamic play making defenseman who was an absolute workhorse for Canada winning tournament MVP honors. Got a look by Ottawa out of camp appearing in one game but was sent back to Junior to play for the Saint John Sea Dogs where he is a teammate of Zboril. Has 45 points in 34 games for the Sea Dogs and continues to work on developing the defensive and physical aspects of his game. Ottawa's #1 prospect and #3 overall in the NHL according The Hockey News rankings.
So let's recap, the B's passed on the current #3 (Chabot), #8 (Barzal) & #26 (Connor) prospects in the NHL in favor of the #63 ranked prospect (Senyshyn) and two others that do not currently rank in the top 100 (DeBrusk & Zboril). Are draft prospect lists a 100% accurate depiction of how things will play out? Of course not. But if you read the above body of work for each of these players over the last couple seasons you have to wonder if Sweeney and the B's missed the mark with his three picks in this extremely important draft. It will take another couple years to know for sure but in my opinion the debate is certainly open….


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Saturday, August 05, 2006
Beer Mile
OK, not of my best moments as a human being but pretty fun :-)
A Beer Mile ( http://beermile.com) involves, as one can sure guess, running a mile and drinking beer, things I have done most of my life - since I was 14. Well, not the beer part, I stepped onto the track and did my first 5 minute mile when I was 14
The days of sub 5-minute miles are gone for me, and the days of drinking like a college student are, well, at least less frequent. The Beer Mile, DC Hash style makes some variations from the 'Official" BeerMile © rules:
- 6 beers instead of the usual 4
- Drink your 72 ounces of beer any time from the gun to finish (official beer mile rules are: drink a beer, run a lap -repeat 3 more times). Which made me think there needs to be the Beer 10K/marathon ©, using the beer/lap rules: 25 laps=10K, and a case of beer - you get the first lap free with no beer.
- Yes, I realize that is a very bad idea and it would likely kill most of the participants - it was joke!!!
- Drink from any vessel you like. In an official BeerMile © one must drink from the original bottle or can and no 'wide-mouth' bottles are allowed.
- There is no gun; although one might have been advised in the neighborhood we were in. The "track" was basically a macadam road inside a fence with a soccer field in the middle. Just like roads in some bad DC neighborhoods, this one was littered with water and soft drink bottles on the edge and little bits of broken glass in spots, cracks, pothoes, etc.
So, you see, it is not so much about the running, and (readers with good taste or sensitivities are advised to stop reading at this point)...
There is an award for 'best vomit', which seems like a sane idea to get as much of the 72 ounces of hastily consumed (usually cheap) beer out as quickly as possible!
Oh, I finished in 8:08, 2nd place out of about 30 whackos who showed up early Friday evening to participate in front at least that many fans and supporters sitting in stands leisurely drinking beers from their own coolers.
In 20 months, I plan to set the world age group record for the offical BeerMile ©!
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I never knew that my kitchen needed a God until Grace Young sent me one.
I met Grace in 2012 at a book signing event in Chapel Hill. I showed her my wok, she praised it's patina, and a friendship was born. Soon after, with her blessing, I started the Wok Wednesdays online cooking group, a group that is still going strong today.
I had read about Kitchen Gods in Grace's book "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge" but never gave them much thought. The thinking, in Chinese tradition, is that the God occupies a place of honor near your stove. You ply him with offerings (sweets, oranges, perhaps a little booze to loosen him up) and each year, around the Chinese New Year, he will return the favor by ascending to the heavens and reporting favorably on your household.
Imagine my surprise when a package arrived from Grace one day containing a Kitchen God and incense holder. I was touched, and honored, to receive such a gift and immediately affixed my new God to his rightful spot directly above my stove.
(Let me pause here and mention that Kitchen Gods come in a variety of forms. They can be images, they can be statues, and they can be script. The God that Grace sent me was in script form.)
I quickly fell into a routine, with weekly offerings to my God as well as small rituals wherein I would light some incense and give my God a small bow before I began cooking a particularly challenging or time-consuming recipe. My cooking improved noticeably, whether through divine intervention or practice I can't say, but I do know that by having my Kitchen God watching over me I was more careful and diligent in my preparations.
Fast-forward to a couple months ago. Jennifer Thomas, a longtime Wok Wednesdays member, had managed to find a source in Hong Kong for authentic Kitchen Gods (of the statue variety). We hosted a giveaway for Wok Wednesdays members where the winner got their very own Kitchen God, and true to her giving spirit Jennifer sent me one as well. Unboxing my second (!) Kitchen God was just as exciting as receiving my very first one from Grace.
So now our kitchen is graced by not one, but two divine overseers. Harper has easily fallen into the Kitchen God routine, and indeed is often more diligent about keeping them both sated than I am! They never stray far from our stove, and as we get ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the onset of the Year of the Dog on February 16th, we have been giving them extra special attention. After all, who wouldn't want TWO glowing reports to the heavens?