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Fluid power pumps
A fluid power system's prime mover is a pump or compressor that converts electricity or some form of heat energy into hydraulic or pneumatic energy. These devices can be rotary or reciprocating, single or multiple stage, and fixed or variable volume. They may move a variety of fluids and come in many different designs. Some pump designs offer unique features that make them especially suitable for a particular application.
Figure 8-1 shows several types of compressors in simplified cutaway form. These cutaways represent many standard designs used in industrial applications. They are not complete representations but simply show general working principles.
Reciprocating-piston air compressors
The single-piston/single-stage, dual-piston/single-stage, and dual-piston/dual-stage compressors illustrated in Figure 8-1 are typical designs for piston-type air pumps. Compressors of these designs may be rated as low as horsepower or as high as 1000 or more horsepower. The smaller sizes are air cooled while larger ones are water cooled.
Single-stage compressors normally operate at 125 psi or less and produce approximately 4 scfm (standard cubic feet per minute) of flow at 100 psi. (One scfm is 1 ft3 of gas at 68°F, 14.69 psia, and a relative humidity of 36%.
Diaphragm air compressors keep lubricating fluids out of the air or gas they are compressing. This arrangement often makes the air suitable for breathing and it can be used in applications where contamination from compressor oil cannot be tolerated. The cutaway view in Figure 8-1 shows an oil-driven diaphragm compressor that is capable of very high pressure. As the oil piston extends, it forces oil against the diaphragm to compress the gas. On the retract stroke, pressure inside the diaphragm plus vacuum returns the bladder to pick up more atmospheric air.
Piston-type reciprocating compressors below a 15- to 25-hp range usually start and stop at preset low and high pressure settings. Larger reciprocating compressors typically continue to run after pressure reaches the preset maximum, but they then stop compressing by holding their inlet valves open. This arrangement is called unloading. It saves wear on the electric motor because the motor only has to start one time.
Rotary compressors
Rotary compressors employ lobed rotors, vanes, screws, or impellers to draw in ambient air and compress it. Figure 8-1 also shows these devices. While these types of air pump are more compact and produce less vibration, they have lower efficiency than other types. All these designs (except the multi-stage centrifugal compressor) are limited to a maximum of 150 to 200 horsepower.
Rotary compressors run continuously and are capable of no flow to full flow at any time. An inlet-restricting valve closes or opens in response to pressure changes. Many rotary compressor installations do not require a receiver tank, due to their ability to change flow in relation to demand.
Pneumatic pump efficiency
Using atmospheric air as a means to transmit energy is very inefficient. A 1-hp air motor requires between 7 and 15 compressor hp while it runs. A hydraulic motor that produces the same output would only need 1½ to 2 hp input.
Air cylinders are more efficient than air motors, but still require three to four times more prime mover energy than their hydraulic counterparts. The general rule of thumb is: use hydraulic cylinders when an air-cylinder circuit would require a 4- or 5-in. or larger bores to produce the necessary force. This is especially important when the cylinders must operate at high cycle rates. Up-front cost of the hydraulic system is more, but operating cost savings soon pay for the added expense.
On the other hand, a 20-in. bore air cylinder used to maintain tension on a conveyor belt (with minimal cycling) would be a very efficient system.
Complete air compressor installation
Figure 8-2 combines the schematic diagram and picture representation of a typical air compressor installation. (The compressor could be a reciprocating or rotary type.) The aftercooler may not be required on installations under 50 hp, and it could be air-cooled instead of water-cooled. An air dryer is necessary in certain applications, but is often left out due to added cost. As noted earlier, a receiver tank might be eliminated with a rotary compressor is there never is a demand for short bursts of high-volume air. Water traps with drains are required on all systems because a compressor takes in a lot of water with the ambient air. (Even with an air dryer there is always the time when the dryer needs service but the system cannot be shut down. A trap will help during these times.) Other components, such as isolation or bypass valves for the aftercooler and air dryer, often are part of the circuit.
Hydraulic pumps
Most hydraulic pumps are positive-displacement devices. Pumps with positive sealing parts -- whether rotary or reciprocating -- move fluid every time they operate. This means that if the pump is turning, it produces flow. (Conversely; blocking flow stops the pump's rotation mechanically.) Positive-displacement pumps have higher efficiencies than their non-positive-displacement counterparts, such as impeller or centrifugal designs. Figure 8-3 illustrates some non-positive-displacement designs that could be used to run hydraulic circuits. Because these pumps only run at 50 to 75% efficiency, they are not used in high-pressure circuits. They are frequently found in systems with high-water-content fluids (HWCF), such as 95% water and 5% soluble oil, because these pumps require little or no lubrication. Also, these systems usually operate at or below 400 psi.
Some positive-displacement pumps are paired with centrifugal pumps to pressurize their inlets to keep them from cavitating. Or, when a positive-displacement pump is run at higher rpm than specified, the inlet may not be large enough to let in enough fluid at atmospheric pressure. In this case a non-positive-displacement pump can force fluid into the undersized inlet and eliminate cavitation.
A non-positive-displacement pump does not require a relief valve in many installations. There is enough slippage in most designs to allow for stopping flow while not over pressuring the circuit. However, if the pump operates at no flow for more than two or three minutes, simple bypass circuit to move fluid for cooling purposes should be added. The bypass circuit could be a small relief valve, a manual petcock, or a normally closed solenoid valve operated by a timer or pressure switch.
The propeller design is the least efficient of these pumps because there is a direct path from inlet to outlet through the blades. The minimum rpm of this type pump is high due to this open path. The centrifugal-impeller design operates at much closer tolerance so it slips less fluid while operating.
Fixed-displacement pumps
Fixed-displacement pumps are found most commonly in circuits with a single actuator. This allows the pump to be unloaded at little or no pressure when not performing work. A multiple-actuator circuit, where only one device moves at a time, can also be practical for fixed-displacement pumps if the actuators use about the same volume of fluid. This means total pump flow is either doing work at load pressure or is being sent to tank at very low pressure.
Avoid using meter-in or meter-out flow controls with fixed-volume pumps because a flow restriction increases pressure and the increase sends fluid to tank at the relief valve setting. This produces excess heat and all the problems associated with it. One way to use fixed-displacement pumps with multiple-actuator circuits is to include an accumulator with an unloading and dump valve. With this circuit, the pump is only on pressure when fluid is required. The accumulator accepts excess pump flow and provides working flow when the pump is unloaded. Figure 8-12 shows a fixed-volume pump with an accumulator.
Fixed-displacement pumps are usually less expensive and more contamination tolerant than pressure-compensated pump. Note: this does not mean they should be run with dirty fluid or that cheaper is really less expensive. It only means they fill the bill in many applications where cost is a factor.
Gear-on-gear fixed-displacement pumps
One of the oldest hydraulic pumps is the gear-on-gear design shown in Figure 8-4. As the driven gear turns, the idler gear turns in the opposite direction. At first, air trapped between the teeth and housing is moved to the outlet and forced out by the meshing teeth in the center. This starting action creates a negative pressure (vacuum) at the inlet. Atmospheric pressure then pushes oil into the pump. Now hydraulic fluid flows around the teeth and out to the circuit. Because the sealing action -- between the gear teeth and the housing, and where the teeth mesh -- has minimum clearance, when fluid is blocked, the gears stop turning.
A standard gear pump is unbalanced because there is high pressure on one side and low pressure or vacuum on the other side of the gears. This causes high bearing loads and shortened service life at pressures above 1500 psi. Some newer designs reduce this unbalance by clearing the housing (or clearance area) and only having a short sealing area. This greatly reduces bearing forces so that pressures up to 4000 psi continuous are commonplace today. However, even with this new design there is no compensation for gear or housing wear.
Gear-on-gear pumps can have more than one pumping section within a common housing. This allows for different flows or pressures to some circuits for speed and force changes.
Internal-gear fixed-displacement pumps
Figure 8-5 shows a cutaway view and the symbol for an internal-gear pump. The standard design is unbalanced and has no way to compensate for tooth or housing wear. Most pumps of this type are limited to 1000 psi or less. They are often used as transfer or supercharging pumps at low pressure due to their less efficient design. (There is a German-designed internal-gear pump that has a wear-compensating feature and a special bearing arrangement that allows it to operate continuously at up to 5000 psi and with more than 95% overall efficiency throughout its life.) Standard gear pumps start out at 85 to 90% efficiency when new. As the gears and housing wear, their efficiency deteriorates until they no longer supply enough fluid to maintain cycle time.
Gerotor fixed-displacement pumps
The newest design of a gear pump is called a gerotor (combining the words generated and rotor). A cutaway view and symbol is shown in Figure 8-6. This pump design is not common in the marketplace. At present there are only one or two manufacturers that offer this type. On the other hand, as a fluid motor it is one of the most common designs and is offered by more than 15 different companies.
A gerotor pump uses a driven gear of, say, seven teeth inside an internal-tooth gear with eight teeth. The driven gear rotates inside the internal tooth gear and they both turn in the same direction. Because of the machined shapes, the driven gear always makes contact with the internal tooth gear at different points as they rotate. As the example in Figure 8-6 shows, this allows cavities to open and close as the gears turn.
In the example, as the driven gear turns clockwise, the internal tooth gear turns the same direction, but at one tooth per revolution slower speed. This action causes cavities to form on the left hand that start reducing pressure in this area. This reduced pressure (vacuum) allows higher atmospheric pressure to push fluid into the pump and fill the forming cavities. Kidney-shaped cavities in this sector, on both sides of the teeth, accept fluid to fill them for 180° around the inlet side. As the gears continue to turn, the cavities formed on the left side start closing on the right hand side. This forces fluid through the kidney-shaped openings and to the outlet port.
Like other gear pumps, gerotor pumps are unbalanced and have no way to compensate when clearances become worn. Although a new gerotor pump starts out at 85 to 90% efficiency, it deteriorates as it runs and constantly loses volume.
Gerotor pumps also can have more than one pumping section in a common housing, again allowing for different flows or pressures to some circuits for speed and force changes.
Another point on gear pumps: their output flow cannot be varied -- except by changing them physically or running them at a different speed. The next two types of pumps are capable of changing volume while running the same speed. These pumps can also reduce flow on a pressure build-up signal and almost eliminate the need for a relief valve.
Multi-screw fixed-displacement pumps
The pump in Figure 8-7 is similar to a gear pump but uses helical gears or screws to move the fluid. The driven screw is in close fit mesh with the idler screws and all gears have minimum clearance in the housing. As the driven screw turns, the idler screws also turn and the cavities between the screws move toward the outlet. This action forms a vacuum at the inlet. Atmospheric pressure then pushes fluid into the cavities and the fluid moves to the outlet. This pump has very smooth flow -- without the pulses produced by the other positive-displacement pumps in this manual. Flow from the outlet is smooth and continuous. However, screw pumps are not highly efficient. There is a lot of bypass in the original design and as the screws and housing wear, bypass increases. This design pump often is used to supercharge other pumps, as a filter pump, or a transfer pump at low pressure.
Vane-type fixed-displacement pumps
The most common pump for industrial applications is the vane design shown in Figure 8-8. The left-hand cutaway view illustrates the original unbalanced design. Today, most vane pumps are of the balanced design shown on the right. Balanced vane pumps operate at higher pressures and have long bearing life. All vane designs compensate for wear, so their efficiency stays in the 90 to 95% range throughout their service lives. Vane pumps are efficient, quiet, and inexpensive. They have great longevity when supplied with clean fluid.
As a prime mover turns the rotor, centrifugal force slings the vanes outward. (Most manufacturers recommend a minimum speed of 600 rpm to make the vanes extend.) Now, as the vanes follow the off-center cam ring, a chamber is formed between the cam ring and the rotor. This chamber gets larger as the vanes extend, creating a negative pressure (vacuum) at the inlet port. Atmospheric pressure then forces fluid into these enlarging voids and fluid starts to move. As a vane passes the highest point on the cam ring, it is forced back into its slot and the chambers between the vanes decrease. As a chamber size decreases, fluid is forced out through the kidney-shaped openings to the outlet. Even though vane tips wear, they still touch the cam ring, so efficiency is not affected for a long time.
The other leakage and wear point is at the sides of the gears or rotors of these pumps. Most modern vane pumps have pressure-loaded floating plates that are hydraulically forced against the turning members. Hydraulic pressure tries to push the plates away from the gears or rotors in a certain area, but a slightly larger area on the opposite side of the plates pushes back under the same pressure. This keeps the side areas sealed without applying excess force against the turning members. (Some inexpensive low-pressure pumps may not have floating side plates but depend instead on manufacturing tolerances to control leakage.)
Note that the unbalanced vane pump in Figure 8-8 has pressure on one side of the rotor and vacuum on the other side. This pump has to have large bearings or operate at lower pressures. The balanced-design pump pictured on the right has pressure on opposite sides of the rotor. As a result, the bearing load is the same at 0 psi, 2000 psi, or any pressure at which the pump runs. The balanced design also produces twice the flow for the same overall package size.
Vane pumps are available with two or three pumps in one housing to give more flow or different rates of flow to satisfy the needs of some circuit designs. These pumps have a common inlet and separate outlets as required.
Typical circuits for fixed-volume pumps
Figure 8-9 shows a circuit using a fixed-volume pump in a simple, single-cylinder circuit. A tandem-center directional control valve routes all pump flow to tank at low pressure when the cylinder is idle. When the cylinder cycles, pressure never goes higher than necessary to do the work at hand, so energy waste is minimal. With an efficient pump, this circuit operates all day without a heat exchanger and fluid temperature never increases more than 10° or 15°F above ambient.
Figure 8-10 shows a multiple-cylinder circuit supplied by a fixed-volume pump. Here, the tandem-center valves are connected in series, so all pump flow can go to tank when the actuators are idle. This circuit works best when the actuators do not move simultaneously. When two or more actuators move at the same time, the pressure to make the cylinders move is additive and may exceed the relief valve setting. Also, downstream actuators only get fluid from the actuators upstream from them. As a result, stroke lengths may be limited.
Use caution when selecting directional valves for this circuit. Pay particular attention to pressure-drop charts because pressure drop is additive for each valve. This circuit could start up with a 200-psi drop at idle. With more valves in series, pressure drop at idle and running can cause sluggish operation and generate heat. Also, choose valves that are able to operate at tank line pressure. Every upstream valve sees pressure at pump and tank ports while a downstream actuator is working.
Figure 8-11 shows a multiple-cylinder circuit that uses a normally open solenoid-operated relief valve to unload the pump when the actuators are idle. Anytime an actuator cycles, a solenoid on its directional control valve and the solenoid on the normally open solenoid-operated relief must be energized at the same time. This circuit often requires flow controls -- and may need a heat exchanger to get rid of wasted energy.
The circuit in Figure 8-12 has a fixed-volume pump with an accumulator to store energy and allow the pump to unload when no fluid is required to do work. It is similar to a pressure-compensated pump circuit because there is only pump flow at pressure when the circuit calls for it. The pump-unloading-and-accumulator-dump valve sends pump flow to the circuit until pressure reaches its set level. After reaching set pressure, the valve opens fully and dumps all pump flow to tank at minimum pressure. When circuit pressure drops about 10 to 15%, this valve closes and again directs pump flow to the circuit. (A normally open solenoid-operated relief valve controlled by a pressure switch could be used in place of the pump-unloading-and-accumulator-dump valve.)
Pressure-compensated, variable-volume vane pumps
Figure 8-13 shows cutaway views and symbols for a pressure-compensated vane pump. Vane pumps are one type of fixed-volume pump that can be made to function as variable volume and/or pressure compensated. The pumping action is the same as the fixed-volume, unbalanced vane pump previously discussed. The difference is that the cam ring is not fixed but can move in relation to the rotor. An adjustable force spring holds the cam ring in its offset position until enough pressure builds inside it to push against the spring and drive it toward center. As the cam ring moves closer to center, output flow decreases until it finally stops. The cam ring never makes it all the way to center because some flow is always needed to make up for internal bypass.
Internal leakage in fixed-volume pumps passes into the case and back into the inlet flow. Internal leakage in variable-volume pumps also passes into the case but has no passageway to return to the inlet line. All internal leakage must be drained from the case directly to tank through a full-flow drain line. This case-drain line should exit from the highest point on the pump so the case stays full of fluid at all times. Always fill the case of a newly installed pump to make sure it has lubrication at startup. Also, make sure the case-drain line terminates below fluid level in the tank so it cannot suck air.
Some pressure-compensated pumps have a maximum-volume adjusting screw to prevent the cam ring from going to full stroke. This feature makes it possible to adjust the maximum flow when pressure is below the compensator setting. The feature could be used to limit maximum horsepower when only a small portion of a higher flow pump is required. (In most circuits this feature has no use because flow is usually controlled by flow controls or actuator size.)
Two symbols can indicate pressure-compensated pumps schematically. The complete symbol on the left shows all the functions, while the simplified symbol on the right omits the case drain and shows the compensating arrow inside the pump circle. Because most schematic drawings now are done on CAD systems that automatically produce the complete symbol, the simplified symbol seldom appears today.
Pressure-compensated pumps normally do not need a relief valve to protect the system from over pressure. However, many circuits with pressure-compensated pumps use a relief valve just in case the pump hangs on flow. When a relief valve, for whatever reason, is used with a pressure-compensated pump, it is imperative that it be set 100 to 150 psi higher than the pump compensator. If the relief valve is set lower than the compensator, the circuit will operate as a fixed-volume setup and quickly overheat the fluid. If the relief valve is set at the same pressure as the compensator, it is possible that the relief valve will start to dump at the same time the compensator starts to reduce flow. Then the pressure drop lets the relief valve shut and the compensator asks for more flow. These oscillations can continue until the pump fatigues and fails.
Setting the relief valve and compensator is a four-step operation.
- Set the relief valve at maximum pressure.
- Set the pump compensator at a pressure that is 200 to 300 psi higher than final system pressure.
- Set the relief valve 100 to 150 higher than the final compensator setting.
- Set the pump compensator at system pressure.
The other reason often stated for using a relief valve in a pressure-compensated pump circuit is because of pressure spikes. When a pressure-compensated pump has to instantaneously shift from full flow to no flow, fluid leaving the pump while it is shifting to center has no place to go. Because pressure is resistance to flow and resistance is a maximum at this point, pressure can climb very high. These full-flow to no-flow spikes can easily go as high as five to seven times the pump compensator setting (depending on the pump volume). Adding a relief valve to this scenario can reduce the spikes because a relief valve will respond much faster than a pressure-compensated pump. However, a pilot-operated relief valve still has some response time and will often spike two to three times its setting before opening fully.
A better way to protect the pump and circuit is to install a small accumulator at the pump outlet and pre-charge it to approximately 80% of set pressure. Now when the pump must react rapidly, the accumulator provides a place for excess fluid to go. An accumulator also helps actuator response time at cycle start because there is a ready supply of fluid even though the pump is at no flow.
Piston-type, fixed-displacement pumps
There are two types of piston pumps in use today. The oldest design is the radial-piston type. Radial-piston pumps come in two different configurations. The one shown in Figure 8-14 is sometime called a check valve or eccentric pump. The design in Figure 8-15 is what usually comes to mind when radial pumps are mentioned.
The cutaway in Figure 8-14 shows how the pistons move fluid when the eccentric turns and strokes them forward, while springs return them. Check valves at the piston ends allow flow from the inlet chamber and exit flow to the outlet port.
Many of these type pumps are capable of very high pressures -- up to and exceeding 10,000 psi. At the same time they usually flow low volume -- below 6 gpm. They are highly efficient pumps, with unidirectional flow. In fact cw or ccw shaft rotation produces the same flow rate and direction. (An eccentric pump can be made pressure compensated and/or variable volume by restricting inlet flow or pressurizing the area under the pistons to keep the springs from fully extending them.)
Variable-displacement radial-piston pumps
Figure 8-15 shows a cutaway view of a basic radial-piston pump that can function as fixed volume, variable volume, pressure compensated, and bidirectional flow, or a combination of these functions. The pump in Figure 8-15 is variable volume only. As a fixed-volume pump it would have the reaction ring offset as shown in the right hand cutaway view, with no method of changing that condition. (This is one configuration that will probably never be used with this design pump.)
As the cylinder block and pistons rotate, centrifugal force pushes the pistons against the reaction ring. When the pump is in the on-flow condition (as in the right-hand cutaway view), the pistons are moving out of their bores in the lower half of the picture and forming a vacuum. Fluid is forced into the inlet and fills these voids. As the pistons pass left center, they stop extending and begin to be pushed back into their bores. During the top half of their travel, the pistons force the trapped fluid through the outlet to the circuit. Moving the reaction ring's centerline closer to the cylinder block's centerline reduces flow
Pressure-compensated, radial-piston pumps
The radial-piston pump in Figure 8-16 is pressure compensated. This pump produces flow when the outlet pressure falls below the level set by the pressure-adjusting screw. When pressure in the pilot line increases enough to compress the compensator spool's spring, pilot flow is connected to the compensator piston, and its drain to the case is blocked. Pilot flow to the compensator piston forces the reaction ring to move against the return spring and reduce outlet flow. The reaction ring never reaches center because the circuit, pilot control, and internal leakage must be overcome to hold pressure.
Two symbols can be used to show pressure-compensated pumps schematically. The complete symbol at the lower right of Figure 8-16 shows all the functions, while the simplified symbol above it omits the case drain and places the compensating arrow inside the pump circle. Again, because most schematic drawings are done on CAD systems now, the simplified symbol is seldom used.
A radial-piston pump can also produce bi-directional flow. It can take in or force out fluid from either port while turning the same direction. This design pump is used in closed-loop circuits where all outlet flow goes to an actuator and return flow from the actuator goes back to the pump inlet. A common circuit of this type is a hydrostatic drive. Fluid from a bi-directional pump goes to a bi-directional motor to give infinitely variable output speed and force in either direction of rotation without requiring a directional control valve.
Bi-directional, radial-piston pumps
The pump in Figure 8-17 has a small opposing piston that pushes continuously against a larger control piston on the opposite side of the reaction ring. The control piston can be pressurized or exhausted by a 3-way servovalve, thus infinitely varying the reaction ring position to either side of center. Input signals to the servovalve can come from manual, mechanical, or electronic controllers. A common circuit produces four manually variable flows and directions, using four single-solenoid directional control valves.
A charge pump, driven off the main pump shaft, supplies pilot oil to maintain pressure on the opposing piston. It also supplies oil to the mechanical-feedback servovalve that pressurizes or exhausts the control piston. The charge and pilot circuits usually run at 250 to 400 psi. Notice that the "A" and "B" ports are only connected to the actuator -- not to tank -- when using a hydraulic motor or double rod-end cylinder. (The pump must have added tank ports to operate a single rod-end cylinder circuit.)
Figure 8-18 shows a cutaway view and schematic drawing of a bi-directional pump driving a single rod-end cylinder. Because there is less volume in the rod end of a single rod-end cylinder, flow to and from that end is less in relation to the cap end. This poses a problem when using a closed-loop circuit.
The pump cutaway and schematic show how adding suction check valves, a shuttle valve, and a bypass relief valve allow the pump to bypass excess flow from the cap end and take in added flow for the rod end. This is a common circuit for this type pump. With this circuit, cylinder speed is infinitely variable and direction change requires no directional control valve. Direction change is very smooth because flow must go to zero in one direction before it can reverse. Because of this, the actuator rapidly and smoothly decelerates to a stop condition. When flow reverses, it increases steadily to full flow in the opposite direction without system shock.


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Scutaro prefers Red Sox, Dodgers
In a series of Twitter updates, Augusto C�rdenas of Diario Panorama, a newspaper based in Venezuela, provides some highlights of a story he did on Marco Scutaro's situation.
Scutaro informed Cardenas that his preferred landing spots this offseason are the Dodgers and the Red Sox, considering that would give him the best shot at making the postseason.
The Dodgers have expressed interest in Scutaro as a second baseman, while the Red Sox have an obvious need at shortstop. Rangers and Mariners have contacted Scutaro as well. Some teams have also asked about Scutaro as a third baseman.
Scutaro hasn't closed the door completely on returning to the Blue Jays, though that is highly unlikely. Toronto will offer him arbitration to make sure the club is in line to net two compensatory Draft picks if he declines and signs elsewhere.
Scutaro would like a multi-year contract and he is in a position to get one. With few top-tier shortstop options out there, Boston's best bet figures to be Scutaro, who is coming off a career year. Under the circumstances and in this market, Scutaro might even be able to wind up with a three-year contract.
The Blue Jays are content with heading into 2010 with Alex Gonzalez and John McDonald as their shortstops. That being said, if Scutaro decides to accept arbitration — I wouldn't bet on that happening — Toronto is said to be ready to take on all three players.
HALLADAY UPDATE: I'm sure you have all heard by now that Jays ace Roy Halladay would reportedly be willing to waive his no-trade clause to be traded to the Yankees. At this point, it's safe to assume that the Blue Jays would not be in serious talks with any teams that Halladay would not approve. Given his place in the organization, there's no way Toronto has NOT asked Doc what teams he would and would not want to play for. So, with GM Alex Anthopoulos acknowledging that he's willing to trade players within the AL East, and Halladay's desire to win, it's fair to assume he'd approve a deal to the Yankees or Red Sox.
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Does anybody know if the Peter Walker we signed as a rehab pitching coach is the same Pete Walker that pitched for us in 2002-2006?
Latest rumor has the Jays asking the Sox for Buchholtz, Casey Kelly and Daniel Bard, and the Yanks-Jesus Montero, Chamberlain or Hughes, and Austin Jackson for Halladay.
If those rumors are true, not sure which deal I'd like the best. Casey Kelly and Bard are appealing-no doubt, but Montero looks to be tremendous as does Jackson. I also tend to like Hughes a bit better than Buchholtz and not sure about Chamberlain-I think I'd pass on him.
I'm not sure we will get everything we ask for, but if Doc goes to the yanks, Joba is a pretty good closer, which would release Downs back into the bullpen.
Who knows what we end up getting, but I doubt, very much, if we get a package resembling either of the previous ones mentioned. If we could get 2 of the 3 players, I think that we would be done well. I think that it is more likely that we will get one of the three players, followed by a several tier 2 prospects to save face. Again, I reiterate my earlier point that we do not want Joba. I like him, but Toronto is probably not a good fit for this guy as far as off-the-field goes. He is a Yankee – through and through — and will likely not stay. We need players that we can convince to stay in the organization long-term, otherwise the deal is worthless. I can think of a number of players that we received in the past from earlier trades with the Yanks that all bolted the first chance they got — or remained because they were useless! I hope that I am wrong, but I think that if any of the previous deals were on the table, DOC would be long gone by now.
I don't know why everyone here wants us to go into this huge rebuilding mode. I believe that will be the worst mistake the jays can make. You guys keep saying we will be able to compete in 5 years, but who wants to wait 5 year?? Not me. You can't go into a rebuilding mode in the AL east. The only reason the Rays did it was because they were a brand new team anyway. And have you guys gone crazy or something? Trading Halladay to the redsox or yankees??? If he goes to the yankees you mine was well just hand them the trophy. Halladay is my favorite player of all time and it would break my heart watching him pitch in a yankee uniform.
With all the free agents on the market, there will be a lower price for really good players. If we signed some and pulled off some trades that actually make sense, we could have a chance to make the playoffs and give Halladay a reason to stay here.
Im all for draft picks and rebuilding our minors, and i know that im going to hear a lot of arguments from you guys, but if we go into this rebuilding phase that everyone is talking about, dont expect us to win more than 60 games for a decade or so

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Mr. Thomas Ng, Managing Director of Essential Remedies Concept Sdn. Bhd that manages the Jurlique Brand in Malaysia addresses the members of the media.
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The food they served at the event was soooooooo goood and beautifully presented.
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Wonder which catering company they hired.
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MONTREAL - Crews were cleaning up on Sunday after a CN train jumped the tracks in a Montreal neighbourhood, spilling diesel fuel from one of its engines.
Louis-Antoine Paquin, a spokesman for CN, said the freight train was travelling from Halifax to Montreal and wasn't carrying any dangerous goods.
Paquin said two locomotives as well as two cars carrying grain came off the rails early Sunday in Montreal's St. Henri district — but all of them remained upright.
"There was a fuel leak from one of the locomotives as a result of the incident," Paquin said.
No one was injured in the accident and the cause of the derailment isn't yet clear, he said.
CN and the federal Transportation Safety Board were investigating.
Andre Menard, a spokesman for Quebec's environmental emergency agency, said roughly 2,000 litres of diesel spilled from the locomotive and most of it was recovered.
The agency had earlier estimated that 3,500 litres had spilled.
Menard said the spill didn't cause any major problems.
"From an environmental perspective, it's a situation that can be easily fixed," he said, explaining the spill occurred far from the sewer system and water supply.
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Loki wrote:Many of your images are not showing up for me, would you mind providing links to them as well, please?
That aside, this tutorial is absolutely fabulous! Thank you so much! 8D
I am going to have so much fun compressing all of my pngs now. -nerd-
Sorry Loki, the images should be back up now. Unfortunately it's a problem with the forum itself. Please PM me if it happens again and I'll replace the images with links so I don't have to come back and keep re-uploading every so often.


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The following are shortened versions of recent East Bay restaurant reviews that garnered * * ½ or more stars. The most recent reviews are listed first. For the newest full-length reviews, go to www.mercurynews.com/ restaurants.
Mahout, 9700 Cedar Blvd., Newark. 510-573-0753, www.mymahouthairesto.com. This tiny Thai restaurant in Newark offers sweet, spicy flavorful fare, clever appetizer names — Padma Lakshmi, anyone? — and excellent tom yum soup. A portion of the proceeds go to Asian elephant protection groups. $-$$. (* * ½ on 3/28/13)
Stelle Bistro, 1403 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-988-0604; http://stellebistro.com. South American fare has been added to the solid Italian-style cuisine that diners found so endearing in Caffe Delle Stelle's former digs. The food is still good at the new bistro but the space, a former Chili's, lacks that trattoria charm. $$$. (* * ½ on 3/21/13)
Duende, 468 19th St., Oakland. 510-893-0174, http://duendeoakland.com. Stylish, warehouse decor and terrific tapas, Basque dishes and paella make for a memorable, lively and loud night out at Paul Canales' new place in Uptown Oakland. $$. (* * * on 3/14/13)
Nido, 444 Oak St., Oakland. 510-444-6436, www.nidooakland.com. This farm-fresh Mexican spot occupies a minimalist, warehouse-chic space near Jack London Square. Don't miss the Pollo Sobado, a roasted chicken with a smoky chipotle rub, and Ollita de Pobre with carnitas, beans and Spanish rice — and the sweets from PieTisserie. $$. (* * ½ on 2/29/13)
La Sen Bistro, 2002 Salvio St., Concord. 925-363-7870; www.lasenbistro.com. Berkeley's beloved La Rose has moved to a prime spot off Todos Santos Plaza. The name may be new but the menu offers classic dishes, like steak tartare and soup l'oignon, for Francophile foodies. $$. (* * * on 2/21/13)
Gianni's Italian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. 925-820-6969, www.giannissanramon.com. The founder of the beloved Incontro restaurant has returned to his roots — and the Italian restaurant's original venue. Cozy surroundings, great gnocchi. $$-$$$. (* * ½ on 2/14/13)
Padi, 2965 College Ave., Berkeley. 510-841-1608; www.padibayarea.com. Indonesian restaurants are rare here, but Padi offers authentic, fiery Sumatran comfort food. Don't miss the spicy "smashed" chicken thighs with sambal, and considerably tamer perkedel (mashed potato pancakes). $. (* * * on 1/24/13)
Bull Valley Roadhouse, 14 Canyon Lake Drive, Port Costa. 510-787-1135, www.bullvalleyroadhouse.com. This retro, rustic marvel mixes farm fresh, seasonal fare with pre-Prohibition era charm, Bee's Knees cocktails — and a staff that hails from Slanted Door. $$-$$$. (* * * ½ on 1/17/13)
Bosphorus, 1512 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-944-5484. This stylish Turkish restaurant offers grilled lamb chops, sweet pepper dolmas, homemade milk pudding and a full line-up of authentic Turkish beverages. $$. (* * ½ on 1/10/13)
Slow Hand BBQ, 1941 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. 925-942-0149, www.slowhandbbq.com. A popular barbecue-centric food cart goes bricks and mortar at this new eatery that showcases smoky brisket, ribs, pulled pork and a terrific craft beer list. $-$$. (* * * on 1/3/13)
B-Dama, 4301A Piedmont Ave., Oakland. 510-420-1578, www.b-dama-geta.com. This cozy izakaya offers plenty of small plates, yakitori, kushiyaki, udon and sushi to savor, but it balances the bar-noshing scene with family friendliness too. $. (* * ½ on 12/27/12)
Plate & Vine, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. 925-680-1700; www.plateandvinerestaurant.com. The Hilton has completely revamped its dining room and turned it into an organic, sustainable farm-to-fork venture with reclaimed barn wood decor and winery riddling racks, and dishes such as butternut squash risotto, braised short ribs and divers scallops in brown butter. $$. (* * ½ on 12/13/12)
Borgo Italia, 499 Ninth St., Oakland. 510-251-1008; www.borgoitaliaoakland.com. Specializing in home cooking from Liguria, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, this new restaurant brings regional, ingredient-focused Italian fare to Oakland. Don't miss the Torta Fritta Emiliana antipasti, Tagliatelle al Ragu and gluten-free tiramisu. $$. (* * * on 11/29/12)
Johnny Garlic's, 4920 Dublin Blvd., Suite 265, Dublin. 925-248-2347, www.johnnygarlics.com. Guy Fieri's popular, family-friendly Dublin eatery boasts flavorful steaks, ribs, pasta dishes and burgers. $$-$$$. (* * ½ on 11/22/12)
Opa!, 1532 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. 925-891-4700, www.opawillowglen.com. This loud, spirited taverna offers authentic Greek souvlaki, moussaka, mezzes and enough flat-screen TVs to delight any sports enthusiast. $$-$$$. (* * ½ on 11/1/12)
Blackhawk Grille, 3540 Blackhawk Circle Plaza, Danville. 925-736-4295, www.blackhawkgrille.com. A gorgeous redesign and new, modern tavern menu — including blue crab cakes, steak frites and a killer butterscotch bread pudding — have given new life to this Blackhawk classic. $$. (* * * on 10/18/12)
District Oakland, 827 Washington St., Oakland. 510-272-9110. This stylish uptown eatery sets the bar as the whiskey lounge by which others will be judged. Flavorful tapas, such as Moroccan lamb meatballs and spinach and fontina arancini, and fine service round out the experience. $$. (* * * on 10/11/12)
Lokanta, 443 Main St., Pleasanton. 925-223-8074, www.eatlokanta.com. This bar and grill offers cocktails, mezes and Mediterranean entrees — moussaka, pistachio-crusted snapper, grilled salmon and kebabs — in a brick-lined bistro setting. $$. (* * ½ on 10/4/12)
Soleil's African Cuisine, 1544 Webster St., Alameda. 510-228-6747, www.soleilsafricancuisine.com. Tucked inside the Frog and Fiddle Bar, this warm, welcoming Alameda eatery offers plate-lickingly-good food from western and southern Africa, and can make any dish vegetarian. Don't miss the saka-saka and anything with coconut milk-based sauce. Save room for the banana beignets. $$. (* * * on 9/13/12)
Hopscotch, 915 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. 510-788-6217; http://hopscotchoakland.com. This trendy, tiny eatery serves up great cocktails and inventive American food with a Japanese sensibility. Don't miss the beer-steamed clams and the sweet potato gnocchi. $$. (* * * on 9/6/12)
Skates on the Bay, 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley. 510-549-1900, www.skatesonthebay.com. This freshly renovated waterfront restaurant features a new raw bar, reliable seafood classics mixed with inventive new eats, and gorgeous bay views. $$$. (* * * ½ on 8/30/12)
Comal, 2020 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 510-926-6300, www.comalberkeley.com. This Berkeley Arts District eatery boasts a stylish warehouse-chic interior, mezcal flights and terrific regional Mexican food from Oaxaca and the Yucatan, including street tacos, ceviche and lamb barbacoa. $$. (* * * ½ on 8/23/12)
Sauced, 2300 First St., #120, Livermore. 925-961-1300, www.saucedbbqandspirits.com. More upscale than your typical BBQ joint, Sauced pays homage to the nation's barbecue hot spots, with St. Louis cut spareribs, Carolina pulled pork, Texans' favorite beef brisket and Kansas City-style sauce. Plus, cocktails. $$. (* * * ½ on 8/9/12)
Barbacoa, Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda. 925-254-1183, http://barbacoaorinda.com. Adorned with Day of the Dead murals, this laid-back neighborhood restaurant offers antojitos, street tacos, barbacoa and other regional Mexican fare, as well as a tequila bar and patio dining. $$. (* * * on 7/12/12)
Honor Bar, Grill & Cocktails, 1411 Powell St., Emeryville. 510-653-8667; http://honorbar.com. This modern speak-easy specializes in artisanal cocktails, local microbrews and terrific pub grub, including a crawfish boil and grilled steaks. Table service is limited and sound levels are high. $$. (* * * on 6/21/12)
The Corners Tavern, 1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. 925-948-8711, http://cornerstavern.com. Upscale comfort food — don't miss the ale-battered fish — plus a hip, eclectic vibe and massive roll-up doors make this New American tavern the place to be on a warm, balmy evening. $$-$$$. (* * * on 5/31/12)
Terra Mia, 4040 East Ave., Livermore. 925-456-3333, www.terramialivermore.com. This popular Italian trattoria delivers fresh Calabrian flavors, thin-crust pizzas, flavorful pasta dishes and plenty of neighborhood charm. $$. (* * * on 5/24/12)
Incanto, 1550 Church St., San Francisco. 415-641-4500, http://incanto.biz. Chef Chris Cosentino is known for his way with offal and his salumi-making skills. The Italian menu features sweet breads, tuna heart, lamb neck and other nose-to-tail fare. $$-$$$. (* * ½ on 5/17/12).
Santorini, 105A Town and Country Drive, Danville. 925-743-1035; www.santorinidanville.com. Despite its name and Aegean decor, Santorini — which is run by the same people behind Walnut Creek's Silk Road — showcases a broad array of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, including pomegranate chicken, skewered meats, Persian stews and truly addictive house-made pita and dipping oil. $$. (* * * on 4/26/12)
Lone Tree Thai, 5401 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. 925-516-3343; www.lonetreethai.com. Fast, friendly service and a few enticing, flavorful dishes are the hallmark of a great neighborhood Thai place, and this one delivers. The Name Kow Tod salad is a stunner, kids will love the satays, and vegetarians will be delighted to know that every dish can be tweaked for them. $$. (* * ½ on 4/19/12)
Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Ave., Berkeley. 510-704 0174; www.himalayanflavors.com. There's considerably more than the usual vindaloos among the savory offerings here. This fare will open your eyes to the cuisines of Bhutan and Nepal, from momos and noodles to vegetarian dishes. $-$$. (* * ½ on 4/12/12)
Rumbo al Sur, 4239 Park Blvd., Oakland. 510-479-1208; www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com. Pan-Latin American heat, bold flavors and a cozy dining room add up to a memorable evening at this small-plates place, the newest venture from the people behind A Cote. $$. (* * * on 4/5/12)
YiPing, 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 140, San Ramon. 925-838-7188; http://yipingrestaurant.com. Bold and spicy Sichuan specialties, local, organic ingredients and a smartly crafted wine list set YiPing apart. Among the memorable dishes: stir-fried cumin lamb with red bell peppers and jalapeños, house-made pot stickers and incendiary Dan Dan noodles. $$. (* * * on 3/29/12)
Kobe Japan, 1918 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. 925-705-7065; www.kobejapanrestaurant.com. This teppanyaki restaurant provides plenty of tasty fare, as well as Benihana-style spatula acrobatics and fiery spectacles, making it a winner for families and the after-work crowd. $$-$$$. (* * ½ on 3/8/12)
Faz, 1111 Broadway, Oakland. 510-272-1111; www.fazrestaurants.com. The newest in Faz Poursohi's chain of Mediterranean restaurants brings Persian, Italian and Greek specialties — including cannelloni, kebabs and pasta — to Oakland's City Center. $$. (* * ½ on 3/1/12)
El Sacromonte, 2062 First St., Livermore. 925-371-1173; http://elsacromonte-usa.com. This artsy, romantic newcomer to Livermore's dining scene offers fabulous decor, artwork from Guadalajara and authentic, gourmet Mexican fare that's the polar opposite of Tex-Mex. Sip a high-end margarita or a little pinot noir as you sample the ceviche, artistically plated entrees and delicious desserts. $$$. (* * * on 2/23/12)
Haven, 44 Webster St., Oakland. 510-663-4440; www.havenoakland.com. This Jack London Square restaurant is Daniel Patterson's follow-up to his popular Uptown spot, Plum. With executive chef Kim Alter at the helm, the menu features artfully prepared, nouvelle California fare, with an emphasis on gorgeous, seasonal vegetables and creative technique. $$$. (* * * ½ on 2/9/12)
Coco Cabana, 4500-C Tassajara Road, Dublin. 925-556-9055; www.cococabanadublin.com. This tapas, tequila and wine lounge sways to a Latin-American beat, with flavor-infused small plates, south-of-the-border-inspired entrees and a lively vibe to match. $$-$$$. (* * * on 2/2/12)
Creek Monkey Tap House, 611 Escobar St., Martinez. 925-228-8787; http://creekmonkey.com. In a city that practically rolls up its sidewalks when the courthouse closes, a casual gastropub with extended hours is pretty darn heavenly. Add in locally grown farm-fresh fare, burgers, mac and cheese. $-$$. (* * * on 1/5/12)
Kadupul, 8939 San Ramon Road, Dublin. 925-556-3170; www.kadupul.us. Pakistani and Indian curry joints abound, but Kadupul is on a mission to introduce the cuisine of Sri Lanka — along with all its Malaysian, Thai and Dutch influences. There's classic biryani for less adventuresome diners, but don't miss the banana leaf-wrapped lamprais with spiced meat and saffron rice. $-$$. (* * * ½ on 12/15/11)
Cypress, 1388 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-891-4197; http://cypresswc.com. With its masculine decor, killer wine program and old-school dishes, such as oysters Rockefeller, Cypress is a retro brasserie with contemporary spins on classics, such as roasted chicken and grilled New York steak. But the winning dishes are the ones with chef Rick Delamain's French touches. $$$. (* * * on 12/8/11)
Sons & Daughters, 708 Bush St., San Francisco. 415-391-8311; http://sonsanddaughterssf.com. From amuse bouche to dessert, this San Francisco restaurant with a newly minted Michelin star raises creative, playful, seasonal fare to an art form. Five-course tasting menu (about $75 per person). $$$$$. (* * * on 11/17/11)
Handles Gastropub, the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., Pleasanton. 925-399-6690; www.handlesgastropub.com. The food's a little uneven at this comfortable gastropub but the vibe is warm and welcoming — it's where every grown-up Pleasantonian will want to hang out — the burgers are great, and the selection of local beers and wines is top notch. $$. (* * ½ on 11/17/11)
Kacha Thai, 1665 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-988-9877; www.kachathai.com. This handsome restaurant is date-friendly, but welcomes families, too, with its fresh spin on traditional Thai items. Don't miss the piping-hot gourd of pumpkin curry, and be sure to try the ever-changing chef's specials. $$. (* * * on 11/10/11)
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Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said that between April and June of this year, troopers seized more than 24.5 kilos of heroin and more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana - which, combined, have a street value of about $22 million - as well as 4.3 kilos of powder cocaine worth approximately $430,000, and 7,500 prescription pills and nearly 8 pounds of methamphetamines with a combined value of more than $500,000.
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June 3, 1999
His Excellency Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's Secretariat
Islamabad, Pakistan
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) welcomes yesterday's unconditional release of Najam Sethi, the founding editor of the English-language weekly The Friday Times. The government's decision to drop all charges against him is a very encouraging development. However, CPJ remains concerned over the legal propriety of his arrest and weeks-long detention without charge.
Sethi was arrested at his home in Lahore on May 8, beaten and gagged by government agents, secretly transferred from Lahore to a detention center in Islamabad, and held incommunicado for more than a week. The government eventually revealed that Sethi was in the custody of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, an army intelligence unit, on suspicions that he had conspired with Indian intelligence operatives. CPJ believes Sethi's arrest stemmed from his work with a BBC team investigating allegations of high-level government corruption, coupled with the editorial independence of The Friday Times.
On June 1, the ISI transferred Sethi to police custody, after an official First Information Report (FIR) was filed against him under sections 123-A ("Condemnation of the Creation of the State and Advocacy of Abolition of its Sovereignty"), 124-A (sedition), and 153-A ("Promoting Enmity Between Different Groups") of Pakistan's penal code, and Section 13 of the Prevention of Anti-National Activities Act of 1974. But on June 2, after failing to produce convincing evidence before the Supreme Court to justify Sethi's prolonged detention, the Attorney General announced that the government was dropping all charges against Sethi.
As an organization of journalists dedicated to the defense of our colleagues around the world, CPJ is dismayed that Pakistan's constitutional guarantees did not protect Sethi from mistreatment.
Article 9 of the constitution states that "No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest," and that "Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be produced before a magistrate within a period of twenty-four hours of such arrest." And Article 19 expressly guarantees that "Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom of the press."
The constitutional safeguards for a free press are further undermined by the existence of provisions in Pakistan's penal code that criminalize journalistic activity, such as the aforementioned sections 123-A, 124-A, and 153-A. These statutes all provide for imprisonment on the basis of "words, either spoken or written."
CPJ is also deeply concerned by reports that your administration is creating a special "media cell" under the Ehtesab (Accountability) Bureau, with the express purpose of targeting journalists for harassment.
We urge your administration to cease its persecution of independent journalists in Pakistan. Your public support of efforts to reform the penal code to remove provisions used to punish journalists for their work would help reassure the international community of Your Excellency's commitment to preserving Pakistan's free press.
Sincerely Yours,
Ann K. Cooper
Executive Director
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If internet rumours are to be believed, June 6 2011 may possibly be the music industry's equivalent of "The Rapture" (for those of you who haven't been on Facebook recently, or have been living in a hole in the New Forest, The Rapture was the end of the world, and was supposed to happen on May 21. It didn't, unless you are reading this on a cloud with Jesus or you are feeling rather hot and can't concentrate on this article because a devilish imp is poking your bottom with a pitchfork). Of course "The Rapture" turned out to be a damp squib, but June 6 is more likely to live up to its reputation as being a day on which the music industry will change forever.
So what's happening on June 6? Well, according to a multitude of newspaper articles and blog posts, it's the date that Apple may unveil their 'cloud service' – a system that lets listeners stream music from the web. Now, as the cloud service in question hasn't been unveiled yet, it's not clear what form this is initially going to take. It could be that Apple are simply going to offer something similar to Amazon and Google's new cloud systems, which allow you to upload and stream your music collection on the web, wherever you are.
But frankly, that's a pretty boring approach, and unlikely to be what Apple's "cloud offer" will be. If rumours are to believed, Apple have been working hard to secure licensing agreements with the "big four" record companies – Warner Music Group, Sony Music Group, EMI Group and Universal Music Group – which means all this is heading in one direction: a streaming service similar to Spotify's, where listeners will eventually be able to stream whatever music they like (for a fee, of course).
If Apple does go down this route, it means that an en-mass switch from paid-for downloads to on-demand music streaming is now just around the corner – the rise of 3G web connections, increasing use of smartphones and Apple's 75%-85% share of the download market would more or less guarantee that streaming becomes the de facto way that music is consumed. If Apple release a software update for iTunes containing streaming functionality, millions of iPod, iPhone and computer users in general all around the world would suddenly be able to stream music instead of paying to download files. The choice of tracks would be vast – significantly bigger than Spotify's library, due to full music industry buy-in – and the reach of the service would be enormous too, thanks to Apple's strong global position in both the download and mobile device markets. All this would arguably result in death of the download, and pretty quickly too.
What would be the impact of this on musicians? Well, for bands who are signed to a label and getting a significant marketing push, it would be fairly good news – it makes their music even easier to access. For musicians without a budget however, it would represent more of a headache. This is because streaming removes the attractiveness of a key tool used by musicians to entice people to sign up to email updates: the free download. For several years now, indie musicians with any clue whatsoever have been giving away downloads in exchange for the ability to communicate with fans online – with individual tracks, EPs or even albums being swapped for email addresses or Facebook 'likes'. However, there is not much of an incentive for a potential fan to grab a free download from a band if a) they don't really download music anymore and b) the track can be streamed anyway on iTunes.
The free-download-for-email-address scenario that we've seen over the past few years has led to a situation where clued-up independent musicians have to a certain extent been able to bypass traditional gatekeepers – labels, journalists, distributors, promoters and radio stations – and still make (often quite decent) amounts of money from music via direct-to-fan sales. Perhaps it's a negative way of looking at things, but with downloads diminished as an incentive for joining a mailing list, indie musicians will be able to communicate directly with fewer and fewer listeners online, and power will go back to being concentrated in the hands of the traditional music industry tastemakers: a label will decide what music to promote, and spend money encouraging people to stream it (rather than buy it). In effect, a technological advancement may lead us back full circle to a situation whereby only those with budgets can create demand.
But if you are an indie musician who has built a business model on free downloads, and all this does sound like the end of the world, don't despair yet. Pretty much every technological development in the music industry has shut one door only to open another; and with all these developments, the trick is to stay ahead of the curve. The musicians who twigged that free downloads helped build databases first built the biggest databases (and sold the most music and merchandise); and it will be the musicians who twig how best to use streaming cleverly who will monetise the new landscape. The trick is to think fast. The end of the download is nigh – get ready.
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- The park is the former campus of the Methodist Home for Children and was purchased by the City in 1982.
- There are entrances to the park off of St. Mary's Street and Glenwood Avenue.
- Enjoy a stroll around the walking paths throughout the park.
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I'm learning by myself with B. L. D'Ooge's Latin for Begginers. It was OK so far, having already done the learnlatin.tk course, the first 50 lessons or so were not an issue. But now I'm having trouble figuring out the following sentence from ex. 240
I'm having problems matching the adjectives and nouns. What do you think about this? (I've added the subject from the previous sentence at the end to complete it).Copias novas non solum toti Italiae sed etiam provinciis sociorum imperavit
Copias novas
This -in the accusative- would be the object from imperavit.
non solum
toti sociorum
This -in the genitive- would modify the object copias novas.
Also genitive, would be in connection with toti sociorum
sed etiam
[toti sociorum] provinciis
As I understand it, toti sociorum modifies Italiae and provinciis.
[Marius] imperavit.
So what i'm thinking is that toti goes with sociorum and not with Italiae. Because, if that would have been the case, if should have been totae Italiae. Right?
I'd appreciate if someone could give me a hand.
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Good morning,
First of all, thank you very much for your help, I found this forum a few days ago and I've been reading through it since then. I am applying for a master's degree and took a lot of clues and hints from any other letters you posted here. Look forward to your revision, thank you.
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I am writing to you to express my interest in applying for the Master Progamme of xxx at the xxx, scheduled to start in October 2012. I appreciate this opportunity and I would like to provide further information about my personality and motivation.
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