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1 year old Yellow-Throat Plated Lizard
I recently purchased a Yellow-throat Plated Lizard from pats Mart two weeks ago and am happy to say he's doing well so far. He is roughly a year old and healthy. I'm not new to taking care of reptiles in general, but the Plated Lizard is my first of it's species. I've dealt with all types of Geckos, Bearded Dragons, and Iguanas. I've browsed these forums quite a bit and was able to obtain information that I could not find elsewhere on these Lizards. I wanted to introduce myself and my new family member with some questions.
I do feed him live crickets with Calcium powder as of now. He's eating 5-6 Crickets every other day with no signs of holding back. He too has taking a liking to the Papaya fruit. I slip in two bites of the Papaya on the day between crickets.
Q: Should I substitute meal worms with a few of the crickets?
Q: Also, how much and how often should he really be eating exactly?
Oh! He seems to take a liking to the Minnow fish. Which I gave him twice as a treat.
He's not in a 20g Terrarium and seems to be taking a liking to the set-up just fine. I'm using Repti-bark as a substrate that is roughly 2 1/2" deep so he can burrow, which he does do at night. I've got a log that he can hide under when he needs to. Also his water bowl that has a ramp to get in and out very easily so he can soak when needed.
I'm using a 75w Basking bulb on the basking side of the tank. The temp there is between 80-85 and has a ramp that he can climb if he feels the need to be closer. The cool side of the tank is roughly 75.
Right now he takes to being handled by myself just fine. He used to close his eyes when I would get remotely close to him with my hands. Since last week he's not done it and seems to come out of hiding when I open the top of the cage. I assume it's because he think he's getting food. I've recently started to feed him after I bring him out for a few minutes, then place him back in his home and feeding him.
Any tips and suggestions would be great! I soon will have a video with his set-up.
|10/22/11 07:35pm
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1 year old Yellow-Throat Plated Lizard
Hello!! :)
i would dust with pure calcium every time & vit d twice a week when their young, older spread it out a bit more, feed more crickets to mealworms & minnors as rare treats if your pet likes them!
I had mine on 12" of soil & they never bothered digging tunnels, but they used 3 foot of height with easily climbed branches, as any animal give them options & adjust to what they need.
Young plated i would feed daily, as they get older reduce the number of feeding times, alot of their care comes down to reading your rep at end of the day. :)
I also kept mine at around 30c through the day with 28c nighttime temp, but they had the option of digging down if it got to hot, if your pet closes it eyes when you approach it back off & give it time to adjust to your, their beautiful little creatures!! :)
I also kept them at around 60% humidity, but make sure your temps are up if you do that.
good luck!
|10/29/11 03:02pm
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1 year old Yellow-Throat Plated Lizard
He's been doing well with the feedings of Crickets everyday. He has taken a liking to Minnows as a treat. I tossed 3 Minnows into his water and guided him towards it. Once he was close and noticed them in there, he dove in and snatched them right up. I'll go ahead and let him have a few of those as a treat every so often.
As he does begin to age I'll upgrade him from a 20G to a 40G, if not larger when the time comes and money isn't an issue. He does burrow under the bark everynight. He comes out to Bask most the time and just seems to wonder around the cage during the day.
One thing I noticed is he'll occasionally try to climb his plants and try to make his way to me. Seeing as the glass is in the way, he just kinda lunges around looking at me. He's managed to reach the top of the terrarium and use his front limbs to kinda crawl at the lining of the terrarium. I'm not sure if he's trying to let me know if he's hungry, or even if he wants out.
I do let him out once aevery few days to linger around the room. He'll wonder about the room checking things out and sticking close to me.
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Hello my friends and fellow travelers on the wheel of the year! The Wheel of Wonder is still turning, I am still broadcasting out of KAOS (kaosradio.org) Sunday Mornings PST (7am - 10am for the time being). I haven't posted for a year?!? WTF? I think the American texters say. Here's to holiday hopes and cheers that this will change in the coming up year. It has been a busy and beautiful year! I worked many hours, every week, nearly every day, but the occupation kept me outside, in nature all the time. Sometimes building new trails through state and national public lands with hand tools, large and small, sometimes walking among the Elk herds, or tending indigenous oak groves, sometimes preparing for and protecting people from the ravages of floods. On occasion I would even do Naturalist Interpreter work ,or even educational outreach, about shellfish, shellfish harvesting, and the hidden and adaptive lifeforms thriving on these cold northern beaches. And of course there was the National November Novel Writing Month Challenge (my third book). Thanks for listening to Wheel of Wonder and look for more posts here in the new year.
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Much like the days of old when local farmers would drive their produce to Crabapple for market, the time has come once again.
Starting Saturday, June 27th from 8am to 12 noon, Milton farmers, gardeners, and the like will be selling their goods in the heart of Crabapple. The weekly event will continue through early Fall.
Participants will be setting up shop west of The Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub right across the street from Chateau De Nail.
The property, owned by J.T. Adams of Lodestone Development, offers a perfect venue for a community based market. "We are pleased to give residents the opportunity to purchase locally grown produce in historic Crabapple," Adams recently shared. Ron Wallace, owner of The Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, concured, "I can't think of a better place in Milton to offer a farmer's market and what a great way to help support those residents who provide much of Milton's rural character."
Milton grown produce available for purchase will include tomatoes, corn, pumpkin, squash, peppers, watermelon, and okra. Other local vendors will offer honey, eggs, and various types of flowers. For more information, contact Ginger Enloe at email@example.com or direct at 770 653 0551.


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If any other chili parlors are offering new menu items or specials during Lent, please let us know.
(Press Release Below)
Skyline Chili to Offer Vegetarian Greek Pasta Bowl for Lent
CINCINNATI – Skyline Chili is offering customers a meat-free menu item during this Lenten season. The Greek Pasta Bowl is a warm, meatless pasta dish, which includes signature Skyline Chili Greek salad ingredients, including kalamata olives, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, feta cheese and Greek dressing.
"We wanted to offer our customers who forgo meat for Lent a menu item that they can still enjoy at Skyline locations," said Sarah Lapham, director of marketing for Skyline Chili. "This dish grew from a test-and-learn with a few select franchisees, and customers really seemed to love it. We're excited to introduce it to all regional locations this year."
The Greek Pasta Bowl is available from Feb. 8 to April 9 at Skyline Chili locations in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton and Columbus. The dish is available in small and regular sizes.


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Animal Crossing on the Switch remained a relative mystery until a new trailer revealed itself during the Nintendo E3 2019 release conference. Previously, all we had to cling on to was a Tom Nook monologue and a release window of 2019. While that window has been pushed back, we did gain quite a bit of new knowledge on the upcoming game.
Dissatisfied with living the life of a small-time salesman, the wiley businessman Tom Nook has positioned himself as head of operations in the Animal Crossing world. He seems to have kept himself busy indeed with the establishment if Nook Inc. and the building of "The Deserted Island Getaway Package."
As the trailer moves along, we see a villager establishing themselves in this new world starting with the basics. They place a tent and get to work gathering resources to build up some sort of townscape. Time progresses and we see the layout getting more and more complicated as new items are crafted, areas are explored, and the world shapes up.
More buildings pop up, causing residents to appear. Not only do the adorable furry and fuzzy creatures town denizens pop into existence, but fellow villagers also join the town. The presence of other human villagers firmly suggests multiplayer content exists or is at least planned.
As this is Tom Nook, a further cut scene appears where he presents the villager with an itemized bill including everything from airfare to your "NookPhone." I mean fair is fair.
While this little scene acts as a joke making fun of Nooks ever-benevolent character, it does seem to bring up a subtle note of the mobile series Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. There may be a tie-in for the new game to the successful mobile title in some capacity. Maybe that connection will involve linking the social aspect of Pocket Camp into the multiplayer or perhaps a whole new gameplay element.
While previously we had a release window, now we have a date. However, that date comes somewhat later than the 2019 timeframe we had up until this point. This upcoming game, fully titled Animal Crossing: New Horizons, will release on March 20, 2020.
Further gameplay can be seen via the Nintendo Treehouse live event that aired after the press conference. The demo showcases the early game.
Are you excited for Animal Crossing to come to Switch? What do you think of the new island setting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or on the Extra Life social channels!
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What is a duplicate content filter?
A duplicate content filter is a way for search engines to weed out sites that have content that's exactly the same. After all, if you search on "torch enameling", you probably want a a variety of choices rather than the first ten to be exactly the same site.
I recently ran across these great videos by Cyndi of JewelryFX that do an excellent job of explaining Etsy promotional listings.
Cyndi's explanations makes sense and she doesn't have those 5-10 minutes rambling introductions like some video tutorials do. Her instructions are right to the point and don't waste time.
Cyndi also has blog posts that go along with (or are instead of) the instructional videos.
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I'd like to thank those who are providing additional information and suggestions for my testing. These first two rounds of testing were not definitive in any way and there's still lots of tweaking and more options to try.
Please note that I did not "heat cure" the ProtectaClear. I followed the manufacturer's directions.
In order to cover as many bases as I can, I will "heat cure" the ProtectaClear during the next phase of testing as many metal clay users swear by this.
I've been experimenting with fusing fine silver. Before I begin sharing, here's a bit of background info on the differences between fine silver, sterling silver, and Argentium silver.
Fine silver (also known as pure silver) is 99.9% silver.
There are many DIY photo cube tutorials on the internet and I'm adding one more now.
For this photo cube, you can use any size box that fits your needs. The one in my example below was made out of a necessity to fit into a particular space (12 inches wide).
I hate having to set-up and tear-down my photography arrangement based on what I'm doing each day. Wouldn't it be nice to just have a little corner space set up at all times for when I want to shoot a picture?
Need another internet way of wasting time? Check out Google Trends.
You put in a keyword (or keywords) and see what's trending on Google (what others are searching for on Google and what country they're from).
The website "About.com" says: "This isn't a measure of searches, but it is a measure of what people are talking about on the Internet."
I had made a new "contraption" for my workshop. Sanding metal makes a huge mess. And just because I wear goggles and a respirator while sanding, it doesn't mean I'm okay with the metal dust particles left all over the workshop.
So I often sand outside, but that entails carrying all my stuff out there and of course I never remember to bring everything I need on my first trip out.
Here's my current solution.
Elizabeth made a batch of bronze wire spirals that we would be using as testers.
I had some copper shapes… and a few brass disks. So we had three metals to experiment with.
This was our work space and set-up. We cleaned the metal two ways. Some pieces were given an alcohol bath (shown) and some pieces were cleaned with Penny Brite (a copper cleaner that is basically citric acid and soap).
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Hungry for prose, he wrote.
Yes, I can relate too well, especially if everything feels like plastic or nothing. There have been too many of those days – falling off the wagon despite knowing you could have held on to something, or, falling prey to mundanity when all you have to do is motivate yourself to go outside. But you couldn't be bothered at the time, because it didn't feel right or you didn't care.
If we fall on our faces it's because we choose to, believing there is nothing else to write home about otherwise. Being a little guilty of this I admit that I sometimes take badly directed risks on the emotional front by holding on just because I've grown so accustomed to fighting the inevitable. Revolt, feel alive, write about it and forget about it.
One example is that I cannot accept the wrong, as I am fully convinced that it is the right. This involves the lack of trust in my own instincts sometimes. It always takes a great number of forebodings to steer me towards the "destined" direction. Yes, I wrote "destined", because you can make any decision you want, except that your guts will always know better and eventually you'll listen to what your guts will spill. You could've stopped it from happening but you didn't. You didn't feel like it.
I've been paddling against the waves to vent my anger and prove a point that is simply non-existent. All because I'm bored and want to unload the excess of passion, or simply my inability to control my feelings and strong tendency to flare them up! Just so I feel something.
In other words – pathetic.
One's latent anxieties are best faced through the eyes of a chess figure because it involves the compulsion to move no matter what. Sisyphus is just a contrasting effigy to sitting passively in front of the TV. Rolling up a boulder or having his guts pecked and snatched. What sounds more like life?
My choices with respect to the existentialist are simple – doomed to be free, and yet captive in one's head. There's something not right here, look, it's Mr. Determinism nudging my ribs! Can I still be who I want to be?
With a collage of all my life's events flashing before my eyes…I don't know.
Thus I choose the never-ending hunger for prose. Over anything.
I'd been asleep on my stomach for so many nights and didn't realize its negative effect on my neck. Most of my dreams' images are fragmentary, except for the sex in changing rooms, bathrooms and swimming pools. They say it's dangerous being too conscious in one's own head when the eyes are closed. This being the main reason why I fear meditation, as Philip K. Dick's vision of the world may manifest itself and stretch my fears beyond sensibility. Though, it may be the only way of dealing with them. On the plus side, they may help emphasize that you are there and alive.
I wonder do you ever look for ways to elevate yourself? You may have a strong social presence with the ability to wrap every person around your little finger. The extroverted people are skilled communicators. Talking through written words and songs don't really get me anywhere or to anyone. They get the wrong idea and approach you the wrong way. Why care anyway?
Still lonely at the back of my head I am trying not to slip too far away from this page. I just want to elevate myself– somehow.
Prose being my only healthy channel of anger release. As long as something bad happens to the chess figure, I should be on the safe side, right? Or am I part of the game as well? Does one's fiction have an influence on one's karma?


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The photo above is the Union Pacific 4014 "Big Boy" at Ogden Station on May 11, 2019, before it left the next day for Evanston, WY. John Tucker photo
RailCamp is full for this year. But consider having your teenager apply next year.
The Chapter will be holding a joint outing with the Pennsylvania group that meets at Burien to travel to and ride the Mount Rainier Railroad on July 20th. We are hoping to have a reserved car if we get enough people interested.
The Chapter is also working on a trip to Bellingham by train with a visit to the Bellingham Railroad Museum and a visit to the Lake Whatcom Railroad. We will keep you posted on the details. Members will get first choice to go, but if room remains we will take others.
Our meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM at the Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive located at 425 SW 153rd Avenue in Burien, WA. You can call 503-710-4467 if you need details
Our Foss Waterway Seaport project is finished. Please contact Bud Thompson at 206-310-9414 if you have time to be a docent. A copy of the Foss Waterway Seaport project that the Chapter has taken on is attached on the News and Events page. The address of Foss Waterway Seaport is 705 Dock Street, Tacoma.


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Oddsmakers are still betting on the Yankees to sign free agent Manny Machado.
The 26-year-old slugger remains unsigned as pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training this week, but the Yankees are not completely out of the picture.
SNY's Andy Martino reported on Monday that while the Bombers are by no means the frontrunners, the front office continues to check in with the All-Star infielder's camp and lay in the weeds.
Later on Monday, oddsmakers at BetOnline posted the Yankees as 1-to-2 favorites to sign Machado.The San Diego Padres were second at 4-to-1 odds while the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies were next at 5-to-1 odds.
Machado has met with all four teams but he is most likely to sign with the highest bidder and what the Yankees have discussed thus far is considered "low," according to Martino.
The Yankees currently have Miguel Andujar at third base and signed Troy Tulowitzki as their starting shortstop as Didi Gregorius recovers from Tommy John surgery. They also signed DJ LeMahieu to provide some more infield depth.
If the Yankees were to somehow land Machado, they would most likely try to move Andujar to first base but will not consider Machado at shortstop, per Martino.
BetOnline also had the San Francisco Giants as the favorites to land other prized free agent slugger, Bryce Harper, at 1-to-1 odds.
The Padres were second at 5-to-2, Phillies third at 4-to-1 followed by the Dodgers at 15-to-2 and Natioanls at 10-to-1.


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The heat generated from large power semiconductors such as IGBTs, diodes, or thyristors can be as high as several kilowatts. While conventional extruded heat sinks have been one of the most widely used solutions for cooling high-power semiconductors, removing the heat created with current and future devices may require an alternative solution.
Coupling tried-and-true heat-sink technology with a heat pipe is one alternative to traditional heat-dissipation solutions. Another technique is to use a liquid pumped-loop system that ultimately rejects the heat to air. However, this solution typically suffers from reliability, maintenance, and cost issues.
A heat pipe, in its simplest sense, is a heat mover or spreader. It acquires heat from a source, such as a power semiconductor, and moves or spreads it to a region where it can be more readily dissipated. The heat pipe moves this heat with a minimal drop in temperature.
A typical heat pipe is a sealed and evacuated tube with a porous wick structure and a very small amount of working fluid on the inside (Fig. 1). The porous wick structure, such as sintered powder metal, lines the internal diameter of the tube. The center core of the tube is left open to permit vapor flow.
The heat pipe has three sections: the evaporator, adiabatic, and condenser. As heat enters the evaporator section, it is absorbed by the vaporization of the working fluid. The generated vapor travels down the center of the tube through the adiabatic section to the condenser, where the vapor condenses and gives up its latent heat of vaporization. The condensed fluid is returned to the evaporator section by gravity or by capillary pumping in the porous wick structure. Heat-pipe operation is completely passive and continuous. There are no moving parts to fail, so a heat pipe is very reliable.
Looking at a grouping of six IGBTs that generate 6 kW, we will compare the performance from a state-of-the-art aluminum extruded heat sink against that of a heat-pipe/heat-sink assembly in the same conditions. Both cooling techniques were modeled using Flotherm CFD software. Each IGBT assembly has a 5- × 5-inch footprint and generates 1 kW. The IGBTs were arranged in a 2 ×3 array (Fig. 2). A 0.003-inch-thick layer of interface material (k=1 W/m-K) was assumed between the IGBT array and the heat sink. In each case, a 40°C ambient temperature and a volumetric flow of 600 cfm was used. The air was fully ducted through each heat sink.
The aluminum heat-sink profile that was evaluated represents a large-profile extruded heat sink with a high aspect ratio. Consequently, the implied advantage is improved thermal control. Measuring 24 (W) × 42 (L) × 3 (H) inches, the heat sink featured a fin pitch of 2.5 fins per inch.
Each fin was 0.08-inches thick and the base thickness was 0.67 inches. The heat sink weighed 151 lbs. and had a volume of 3,024 in.3.
Using Flotherm, an idealized "wind tunnel" was constructed around the extrusion. The upstream and downstream surfaces were open for passage of air through the domain. A uniform 600-cfm flow of air at 1 atm pressure and 40°C was specified on the upstream surface.
The remaining sides were made to coincide with the corresponding surfaces of the extrusion. These faces were given a symmetry boundary condition.
The computational software domain was broken down into 478 × 79 × 11 cells. Five cells were used to resolve the flow profile between each pair of fins. The extrusion base thickness was broken down into five cells. Using these parameters, the maximum temperature attained under the IGBTs was 130°C, well beyond the temperature limitations of the IGBTs. Therefore, the extruded heat sink cannot meet the required thermal performance.
Next, the IGBT cooling system employed a heat-pipe/heat-sink assembly (Fig. 3). Standard 0.75-in. (diameter) heat pipes are embedded in an aluminum plate under the power semiconductors and extend from the plate to a remote fin stack. Heat from the electronics is absorbed by eleven heat pipes and transported to the plate fins, which are cooled by forced convection.
The aluminum mounting plate measures 17 (L) × 12 (W) × 0.98 (thick) inches. The fin stack is 19.3 (L) × 10.8 × (W) × 9 (D) inches. Plate fins are 0.02 inches thick and the fin pitch is 10 fins per inch. This heat sink weighs 70 lbs. and occupies an overall volume of 2,200 in.3.
In this application, the IGBTs have a maximum junction temperature of 125°C and a package thermal resistance of 0.04°C/W [4]. Using this information, the case temperature, TCASE, for the IGBTs is 125° - 40°C = 85°C.
If the incoming ambient air is 40°C, the remaining temperature drop to dissipate the heat is TCASE - TAMBIENT AIR (85° - 40°C = 45°C). This information was used as input for the following computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. In all situations, the selected mode options included steady turbulent flow and conduction, negligible radiation heat transfer, and negligible buoyancy effects. Air properties varied with temperature.
The heat-pipe assembly consisted of two sub-models: the fin pack and the heat-input IGBT mounting plate. In addition, each heat pipe was constructed from two components:
A high-conductivity (k = 50,000 W/m-K) cuboid represented the high effective pipe conductance along the pipe's length.
A thin enclosure was specified to coincide with the boundaries of the high-k cuboid. The effective thickness and thermal conductivity of this enclosure were chosen to represent the thermal impedance associated with radial transfer of heat into or out of the pipe across the pipe/fin or plate interface, pipe wall, and liquid-saturated wick structure.
The fin sub-model was solved first; each heat pipe was assumed to be carrying an equal share of the total heat load. This sub-model yielded the operating temperature of each heat pipe. These temperatures then served as boundary conditions to the mounting-plate sub-model.
Again, an idealized wind tunnel was constructed around the fin pack. The upstream and downstream surfaces were open for the passage of air through the domain. A uniform 600-cfm flow of air at 1-atm pressure and 40°C was specified on the upstream surface. The remaining sides were made to coincide with the corresponding surfaces of the fin pack. These faces were given a symmetry boundary condition. The fin-pack domain was broken down into 46 × 43 cells in the plane of each fin. Five cells were included between each pair of fins.
The domain boundaries coincided with the boundaries of the chill plate. A symmetry condition was applied to all boundary surfaces, except for the one through which the heat pipes would pass. On this surface, temperature boundary conditions were applied to each heat pipe based on the results of the fin sub-model. The domain was separated into 46 × 43 × 9 cells.
Overall, the results of the CFD analysis of the heat-pipe assembly (representing the IGBT mounting plate surface temperatures) show very uniform temperatures over the entire mounting plate as shown in Fig. 4. This is expected because of the nature and performance of heat pipes. Any temperature variation is associated with the location of the heat pipe within the fin stack, i.e. the air is being heated as it passes through the fin stack.
The maximum temperature under the IGBTs is 80°C, well under the temperature limits of the IGBTs. The CFD analysis indicates that the heat pipe assembly achieves the desired cooling results.
The heat-pipe assembly was tested and the results were compared to the predicted CFD results. It was not necessary to test the extruded heat sink because Thermacore, under numerous occasions, showed that their modeling approach for extrusions yields results within a 5% accuracy.
In the heat-pipe assembly test, six heater blocks simulated the high-power IGBTs. Thermocouples were mounted under each heater block to measure the temperature of the plate. Other thermocouples were mounted in the airflow stream for calorimetric purposes. A steady-state heat load of 6 kW and 40°C ambient conditions were maintained. Airflow through the fin stack was achieved with two 300-cfm, 48-Vdc brushless fans. The acoustical noise rating associated to these fans was 57 dBA, below the Bellcore specification for acoustical noise suppression rating of 65 dBA[5].
At these test conditions, the average measured block temperature was 76°C, which yields a thermal resistance of 0.006°C/W for the entire heat sink. In comparison, the CFD results for the heat-pipe assembly agreed to within 5% with the measured results. Consequently, the test results verified the validity of the modeling approach.
The heat-pipe/heat-sink assembly was able to effectively dissipate 6 kW of heat and keep the IGBTs below their rated temperature limits. In comparison, the heat-sink extrusion alone could not meet the cooling requirements.
The entire IGBT mounting plate for the heat-pipe assembly is very uniform in temperature (approximately 10°C variation). Any temperature variation is associated with the location of the heat pipe within the fin stack, i.e. the air is heated as it passes through the fin stack. Uniform IGBT cooling is an important parameter when considering the effect of temperature on the quality of the output waveform.
The heat-pipe unit weighed 70 lbs., 81 lbs. lighter than the heat-sink extrusion.
The heat-pipe assembly has an approximate volume of 2,200 in.3, 27% less than the heat-sink extrusion's 3,024 in.3.
Heat-pipe technology allows designers to reject multiple kilowatts of heat from power semiconductors directly to ambient air, an important conclusion considering an alternative is a liquid-pumped loop system that has inherent long-tem reliability (leaks), maintenance (pump failure, fluid cleanliness, filtering), and corresponding cost issues.
Fan or blower noise is becoming an issue with cooling power semiconductors. The heat-pipe assembly used a dual-fan-pack solution that achieved an acoustic level of 57 dBA, below the 65-dBA ratings listed in the Bellcore specification for acoustical noise suppression.
Dunn, P.D., Reay, D.A., Heat Pipes, Fourth Edition, Pergamon Press, Copyright 1994 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Silverstein, Calvin, C., Design and Technology of Heat Pipes for Cooling and Heat Exchange, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, Copyright 1992.
Faghri, Amir, Heat Pipe Science and Technology, Copyright 1995 Taylor & Francis.
Powerex Product Selector Guide, Publication No. 12A-200, HP-10K-12/99.
Bellcore Specification, Generic Requirements for Electronic Equipment Cabinets, GR-487- CORE, Issue 1, June 1996, Section 3.29.


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I often find myself caught up in a good book or movie and, when finished, desperately wish I could be a part of that world. I am sure most of us have felt that way at one moment, especially after a damn good book or movie, but I find myself drawn in, not just by the graphics or words (although words are my cocaine), but by the music sometimes. I have just watched the newest trailer for the movie The Hobbit, and find myself wanting to be on an adventure much like the dwarves, instead of stuck behind a desk everyday, taking public transportation to go home.
Why do we crave everything adventurous and whimsical? Because we do. Why else would circuses and Sci-Fi, comic books and video games be so popular? Just book and movie sales are astronomical. So, I ask again: why do we crave the fantastic? Why are our mundane lives not enough?
I often ponder this, because I feel that 'pull' so often after a great story, but then I ask myself: would I really enjoy being put into a situation of life or death? Most of these stories contain that aspect. Almost all good stories have the main character(s) struggling or presented with a great challenge that can and will change who they are. Do I want that?
Perhaps it is not the adventure we crave, but the opportunity to prove that we have 'it', whatever 'it' is. We have what it takes to walk through a dark cave with only a torch. We have what it takes to pursue a land far away on foot. We have what it takes to be tested and triumph over evil. But do we? Do we have the strength to not know when our next meal will be or how to get it? Do we have the knowledge to guide us in the right direction? Do we have the natural ability to 'go with your gut' in order to survive? Do we have the courage to face the unknown? Or would we just be happier living our predictable lives…


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Niles' Weekly Register Office
Reporting on the Battle of Baltimore
Editor and publisher Hezekiah Niles played an influential role in the Battle of Baltimore: documenting the events for thousands of readers both locally and across the nation. Niles, who came to Baltimore in 1805 to serve as editor of the Evening Post, began Niles' Weekly Register newsmagazine in September 1811. Though Niles belonged to the Whig party, he distinguished himself among early 19th century newspapermen by vowing to remain nonpartisan in his coverage. The front cover described the paper's scope as "political, historical, geographical, scientifical, astronomical, statistical, and biographical documents, essays, and facts together with notices of the arts and manufactures, and a record of the events of the times." The 16-page publication was printed at the Franklin Press, across from the Merchants' Coffee House—a hub of activity near the busy harbor. The Weekly Register covered both domestic and international news, with government announcements, original reporting, and summaries from other publications.
The Register's coverage of the War of 1812 included many reprinted letters between government and military officials. Niles shared his own thoughts on the defenses erected at Hampstead Hill at the recommendation of the Committee of Vigilance of Safety: "Baltimore has long been remarked for the patriotism and liberal spirit of her citizens; and her high character for these qualities is fully maintained by the free offering of men and money for the purposes of defence." The presses only stopped rolling during the battle out of practical necessity: "being disturbed by the enemy, and having every person in the office, a small boy excepted, under arms." Niles attempted to succinctly describe the "terribly grand and magnificent" Battle of Baltimore the following week.
In the introduction to his compilation of coverage on the Battle, Niles dedicated his work "to remembrance of the Baltimore militia, who met, or withstood, the choicest troops of the foe...and died in defence of their altars and fire sides." The defenders, he wrote, "preserved this city from plunder and conflagration and all the murdering business of war...outraging the ordinances of God, and the laws of humanity."
Another major newspaper at the time was the Baltimore American and Daily Advertiser, which had begun publication in Fells Point in 1799 under Alexander Martin. A "descendant" of the Maryland Journal and Advertiser, which William Goddard opened in 1773, the American also paused publication during the Battle of Baltimore. According to 19th century historian John T. Scharf, staff "dropped pen and type, and taking up the sword and musket, met the enemy on the battle-field at North Point." After a ten day hiatus, the American resumed operations with the printing of "The Defence of Fort M'Henry."
When Hezekiah Niles retired in 1836, his son William Ogden Niles took the reigns, renamed the publication the National Register, and relocated to Washington, DC. Three years later, a War of 1812 veteran named Jeremiah Hughes assumed ownership. As publishing technology improved and the newspaper industry became more and more competitive, the Register closed its doors in 1849.


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Here are some types of activism. There are more methods, examples, etc., but most forms, acts of and energies direct toward activism for social, environmental and policy changes fall under these categories below:
Volunteering: if you pick your place/org to offer your volunteer services at carefully, believe in the "cause" regarding the institution/place you're volunteering for, this is an active form of activism. Whether you make larger statements and do more emphasized actions while in your volunteer role is up to you. You can be a quiet volunteer or an outspoken one (drawing attention to your volunteering, the mission statements of the place where you volunteer, the issues surrounding the place, etc). It's all up to you.
Grassroots: these are student, community, neighbourhood groups where some organization is required and where team leaders emerge to "table" issues (put topics out on the table for discussion, problem solving, planning actions to resolve problems, following through to enacting plans, etc). Often, grassroots groups provide literature dealing with the issues the group will take on, discuss, attempt to change, etc. Grassroots groups can be very small or very large. The structure of the groups (not the size) and its members (community, individuals in the community) are the main indicators of whether or not an activist group is grassroots or not. Grassroots groups usually adhere to consensus based decisions and allow any member to speak out, ask questions, suggest solutions and the answers/solutions to problems might come from any individual in the group. Grassroots groups are often effective because the members are experiencing effects of whatever problem is on the table and also understand the limits, strengths and cultural/social details of the individuals/population that is experiencing a problem. Where large activist bodies may suggest and implement solutions based on other models of things that work elsewhere, in a different demographic population, Grassroots groups are likely to know, better, what will work in their population.
Letters/Petitions: can be performed by anyone, members or non-members of any group, by individuals in the general population, by politician, moms, kids, anyone. There are good/effective and bad/ineffective ways to do letters and petitions. Letters can be sent to the managers of companies where you have concerns about the company policies, products and services and wish to see a change in those policies, products and services. Letters to the editor of newspapers and magazines display your viewpoints to a large audience. Petitions require more planning and individuals before they are presented to institutions, companies, corporations, authorities and various entities where you'd like the information on the petition to spark a change in policy, products, services, practices, etc.
Direct Lobbying: going in person to political offices, government buildings, requesting to see/meet with a politician, going into any political meeting of politicians where the general public members are allowed to sit in on the meeting. Going to meet those in control of large corporations in the same manner.
Litigation: usually used when other methods of activism fail - direct form of activism. Attempting to use the law/lawyers and representatives of the law to help you show where another legal problem exists in government, community, a corporation's products, actions or services, etc. In short - attempting to make an entity responsible for his/her/its actions as punishable by law. Sometimes used against large groups of companies such as advertisers ie: litigation is successful, on occasion, to create rules/laws saying that all advertisers must adhere to a set of principles/laws or that advertisers must stop doing a certain type of advertising or stop advertising to a particular demographic group, etc (perhaps advertisers of certain adult products can no longer place their ads in comic books that will likely be read by a mostly underaged/minor group of people).
Consumer Boycotts: organizing a boycott of products and services from a particular company or manufacturer - stop buying items from a store/company whose practices and activities are seen to be unethical. Stop buying products that encourage something you don't like - no matter which store is selling the products. ie: refusing to buy Barbie toys out of the belief that the scantily clothed, hour-glass shaped anatomy and such promotes unhealthy images of females to a population of impressionable children. Consumer Boycotts often become large EVENTS requiring a lot of organization. For example, boycott participants of the Barbie toy might refuse to feed money into a number of institutions - while making this a public statement (a demonstration), so the parties who are affected might be the company building of the creators of Barbie, the largest store chains that sell Barbie (maybe Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, other large chains), websites online that sell the Barbie toy and accessories, even eBay sellers who are selling second-hand Barbie toys. Usually, all of this "refusal to buy" is accompanied by other activist tactics - letter writing, demonstrations, civil disobedience, others - alone or in tandem as multiple activism tactics all at once. Boycotts can be incredibly powerful activism tools, events, activities.
Selective Purchasing Ordinances: in some cases this is like a boycott on a larger scale. This is asking/organizing for a large entity to support the idea of not doing business with/not purchasing from another large business entity whose practices, products, services, presence in the community, actions - are considered unethical or unsound. This could be like asking the largest University in your area to stop buying books from a large chain store that is doing something harmful to the environment while manufacturing, transporting or dispersing books. Often, as with consumer boycotting, Selective Purchasing Ordinances often gain wide-spread public attention. The stop to flow of money from the University to the book store will effectively cause the book store financial hardship and the book store will have to review its practices if the Selective Purchasing Ordinance is maintained or else continue to experience lack of funds coming in from the University. Some targets of this type of activism are big enough to withstand financial hardship but when this type of activism grows large and extreme, the parties involved AGAINST the target entity usually have incredibly powerful influences on the general public, other large companies and business entities in the community - and other people might join suit because the University withdrew business from the target entity. In all of this, it will be a rule that people employed by the University will never act on behalf of the University to engage in business with the target book store who is black listed by the University.
Ethical Investing: is related to selective purchasing ordinances. Ethical Investing by large bodies/business entities can be made into legitimate political/activist statements. A business entity may make it known to the public that it will refuse to engage in business with any other business entity or individual who does not uphold certain ethics and that this is as a matter of regular day to day business, not in reaction to a sudden issue in the news, in the business/science community. If, say, some other companies use child labourers and your Ethical Investing company is against this form of child and financial abuse, the company will likely never knowingly engage with another company that uses child labourers, because it has already created a structure of practices that lean toward ethical investing. Likely, the rules on types of people/business entities an ethical investing guided company will or won't do business with are written into employee contracts, in mission statements, and are available to/visible to the general public all or most of the time. Those who engage in Ethical Investing have likely attempted to prevent situations of "selective purchasing ordinances" and public boycott demonstration activism by thinking ahead and being activist-minded while in the process of company development, company regulations and practices development.
Economic Sanctions: these are much like Ethical Investing details above but at a standardized, legal and governmental level. Basically, this is where the activists manage to get the government to make it LAW to do or not do something that has been seen as a problem for/in society. Or - to get the government to attempt to do something in another region for a human rights or economic issue that appears plainly unethical. These are BIG DEAL items - requiring a lot of organization and activism know-how (and usually political environment expertise) to enact and support. These are mainly "country-wide" and "nation-wide" acts of activism... not for the foolhardy, inexperienced crowd or for beginners. Also... I will admit, I am too NEWB to expand upon this topic. It gets complicated, involves a lot of prior actions and levels of activism, and requires people with the time, energy and money to accomplish contacting, persuading, engaging the government or large corporation to act on an issue. These are basically like Ethical Investing, Selective Purchasing Ordinances on a large scale but also include "ethical behavior and action ordinances" in concept. Big stuff.
Demonstration: this is where people come out into the public eye to protest against something. This is too large a topic to address here but I'll mention at least a few types of demonstrative activism here. Sit-ins, marches, rally events, street theatre, teach-ins/seminars, strikes, hunger strikes, etc. These are what people think of mostly when they hear the word "activist" or hear people talking about activism. Sometimes, with demonstrations as the only thing that comes to mind concerning the topic of activism, people think they aren't suited to be activists. Some don't WANT TO do a sit-in, go to a rally, participate in a strike - and this is okay. There are other forms of activism available - as this general list shows!
Civil Disobedience: is a HUGE topic that won't be covered in full here and will just be mentioned as a form of activism. Civil disobedience is often a form of public demonstration but it can occur in small or large scale. It can also be well performed or very badly done, causing harm to the protester and even to bystanders. Civil disobedience with a group of protesters is usually best done through step by step planning. On occasion, a single protester (such as Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger when ordered by the bus driver to do so in 1955 - in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.A.) can cause extreme public notice of an injustice or event in society and lead to changes for the better. Civil Disobedience is related to Civil Non-Violent Disobedience but often, what people attempt as Civil Disobedience of the Non-Violent variety turns into something violent. Those wishing to act upon Non-Violent methods usually have to be carefully trained or carefully prepped for an event or instance of this type of activism. Personally, I do public speaking and tabled talk events regularly on Civil Non-Violent Disobedience and believe it is one of the most powerful, empowering types of protest. It can, however, be done in the right place at the wrong time and still turn out as a harm to people, an issue, etc. Usually, pop-culture treats Civil Disobedience incidents and events in a poor way, choosing to associate all Civil Disobedience (including organized and well planned non-violent type) with images and stories of RIOTING, rioting combined with looting, and events in our past where Civil Disobedience instances did, indeed, turn out as harmful events. This is NOT actually how all protesting and activism of this type plays out. Certainly, it is not how responsible Civil Disobedience supporters envision any given protest event.
Agitate/Agitation: sometimes we go into another cultural environment or just any other environment where there might be oppression that we can see/notice but where the general inhabitants of that culture/environment are unable to notice or act against the oppression. In these instances, we can "agitate." Talk to the people about human rights, be supports for them. We have to be very careful to also LISTEN to what these people say about their immediate environment so that we don't suggest something or some action that is going to be harmful. Most "change" occurs with a price in time, mental and emotional strain, discomfort of some sort. We need to be really careful with agitation - so that we don't cause undue harm. It is best if we can remain available to support people who do decide to protest in their environment - for the time of discomfort that is part of almost every process of change in any environment.
Career: Some people make a career out of activism. This can be a situation where an activist-minded person actually goes several stages further and creates an organization dedicated to activism or to a certain cause. Sometimes this will mean a person goes forward to become a politician with a definite title. Other times it means joining with or getting a job at a particular institution or company that is working toward defeating a problem in society/has a definite cause.
Arm-chair Variety: There is an arm-chair variety of activist. These individuals, I rarely encourage but, at the same time, I do try to listen to what they are saying. Often they are people with bark but no bite who have strong opinions on issued but who never get out of their chair to take action on the things they talk about. Many people really hate arm-chair variety activists but I don't take the same view. I think arm-chair variety activists have a lot of good ideas but may be lacking in knowledge of implementation of their ideas. Sure, some people just bitch about things from the safety of their seat at home, but I think that most people, if given information about how to actually get out of their seat and do something in the way of how they're talking and thinking... will get up and do something.


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Space...the Final Frontier.
If you're a fan of Star Trek, these words never fail to excite you in some way. With the newest film in the Star Trek franchise coming out, and the new series being made, Star Trek is once again out and in the spotlight in a way it hasn't been since Picard was at the helm of the Enterprise. The new films and show are continuing to inspire new generation of young people and stir up the passions of diehard Trekkies.
With that train of thought, we're looking at the character names from Star Trek that are often unique, and creative. Honestly, some of these monikers would make some pretty inspired baby names, whether you're a Trekkie or not!
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Star Trek: The Original Series
Let's start off with the most recognized name in Star Trek, James T Kirk. He's arguably one of the most famous and highly-decorated starship captains in the history of the Starfleet. He was the captain of the USS Enterprise and the USS Enterprise-A, and he was an explorer, soldier, time traveler, and a diplomat.
The name Kirk comes from the English and Scottish surname meaning church, from old Norse, kirkja, and ultimately from Greek. This is a great name for your little boy as it's easy to spell and pronounce, both positive when considering building your little man's self confidence in school.
Although the popularity of the name is falling, this means the likelihood that your little one finding another Kirk in his class is really low.
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Star Trek: The Original Series
One of the original core members of the crew of the Enterprise, Montgomery Scott was chief engineer of both the USS Enterprise and the USS Enterprise-A, although you're probably more familiar with his pet name, Scotty. He was known as a miracle worker, and was a man of superior technical and engineering skill, experience, and ingenuity.
The name Scott, which is where you get the name Scotty from, is from an English and Scottish surname which referred to a person from Scotland, or who spoke Scottish Gaelic, and means "Gaelic Speaker", with the main origin being uncertain.
Montgomery on the other hand is a Norman name coming form the France region of Europe and means "man power," which is kind of fitting given the character. More recently the name Montgomery has been popular in England, coming in at #421 in 2014.
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Star Trek: The Original Series
Another member of the original core team, Leonard McCoy was a male Starfleet officer, and was an accomplished surgeon, physician, psychologist, and exobiologist. He was also considered an expert in space psychology. He served as chief medical officer for the USS Enterprise and USS Enterprise-A for a total of 27 years.
His name, Leonard, means 'brave lion', and is derived from the Germanic elements levon 'lion, and hard 'brave, hardy'. Leonard would make a great name for your little lion, and best of all you can shorten the name to Leo.
Last year the name was trending, it ranked #653 on the top 1000 names of 2015.
24 William
Star Trek: The Next Generation
We're jumping to Star Trek: the Next Generation now, with William T. Riker. He was a noted Starfleet officer, known for his long assignment as first officer under Captain Jean-Luc Picard on the USS Enterprise-D, and later the USS Enterprise-E. Later, he was actually promoted to captain of the USS Titan.
His name, William, comes from the Germanic name Willahelm, which was composed of the elements wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection'. This is a regal name that commands respect, but you can shorten it for a nickname like Willy or Will and make your sons name more friendly. Also these shortened monikers are easy to spell.
Last year William was a truly popular name as it ranked #5 on the top names of 2015. So while your little one will definitely run into another William in their lifetime, that doesn't mean you should shy away from the name if you like it.
23 Spock
Star Trek: The Original Series
"Of my friend, I can say only this...of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... Human."-James T Kirk about Spock.
He was a Human/Vulcan hybrid who was one of the most distinguished and respected figures in the United Federation of Planets. He served on the USS Enterprise as science officer under Captain Christopher Pike, then as first officer and science officer to Captain Kirk.
Spock is the Americanized form of the Dutch Spaak, a metonymic occupational name for someone who makes spokes for wheels. Spok makes a great name fro a devout Star Trek fan and for kids since it's easy to spell and most definitely recognizable. While this name isn't even on any known popularity lists, that doesn't mean you can't bless your child with this name. it just means they will stand out in their class.
22 Jean-Luc
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Jean-Luc Picard was a celebrated Starfleet officer, archaeologist, and diplomat who served during the last two-thirds of the 24th century. The best parts of his career centered around his assignments as the commanding officer of the USS Stargazer, USS Enterprise-D, and USS Enterprise-E. He not only witnessed turning points in galactic history, but he played a key role in them as well.
While the name Jean-Luc isn't popular in the US, other countries in the world use this name frequently. So if you're a francophile or just like the royal feeling a hyphenated name has, Jean-Luc is definitely a moniker you should consider.
21 Beverly
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Beverly Crusher was the Chief Medical Officer of the USS Enterprise-D and E, she served under the command of Captain Picard. She very briefly left her post as medical officer to be the head of Starfleet Medical, but returned shortly after in the show.
The name Beverly originally derives from the English meaning 'person who dwells near a beaver stream'. Beverly is more commonly known to refer to a community in California than a girl's name oddly enough, but we think you'll love this name for it's fresh feeling, probably why it's used to describe a place in CA.
Beverly used to be hugely popular from the 1930's to 1960's, but sharply declined in popularity afterward. Although Beverly currently sits at #799 of the top 1000 names of 2016, we think this name is still top 10 worthy.
20 Deanna
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Half-Betazoid, half-Humanoid, Deanna Troi served as the ship counselor on the USS Enterprise-D and E. She then transferred to the USS Titan. She was an empath, able to read the emotions of others, as long as their brains were similar to humans or Betazoids. She also had telepathic abilities.
The name Deanna can either be a variant of Diana or a feminine form of Dean. Deanna can also be spelled as DeAnna and pronounced a variety of ways (Dee-ANN-na, de-Auh-na, or Dee-na) The name comes from Latin and Old English origins and means 'divine' or "girl from the valley."
While this name has never been overly popular that doesn't mean that it isn't a great name. It's phonetically based meaning it should be easy to spell and pronounce for all English speakers and knowing you can pronounce the name a number of different ways means you can make the name sound as exotic as you like.
19 Miles
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
After his service during the Federation-Cardassian War, Miles O'Brien served as the transporter chief on the USS Enterprise-D before being transferred and promoted to Chief of Operations on Deep Space Nine. Born in Ireland, he claimed he could trace his ancestry back to the 11th century.
The name Miles is from the Germanic name Milo, which was introduced by the Normans to England in the form Miles. The meaning of Miles is 'soldier' or 'merciful' and has been used in a number of TV shows and movies over the past 3 decades and was even a popular name for charatcers in novels from The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain to The Turning of the Screw by Henry James.
Miles has enjoyed a lasting popularity. The name was #107 on the top name list of 2015. Best of all you can even change the spelling of Miles and spell the name as Myles.
18 Natasha
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Natasha Yar is a human Starfleet officer born on the planet Turkana IV. Natasha Yar was the former security chief on the USS Enterprise-D. Tasha was killed not even a year into the Enterprise's mission, and is fondly remembered by the Enterprise crew.
The name Natasha is the Russian diminutive of Natalya. This strong name means "birthday of the Lord" and can be shortened to Nat, Tasha or Tash. The name is pretty easy to spell and is pretty recognizable, so teachers shouldn't have a hard time saying this name.
While the name sits currently at #666 in America, it is in the top 400 names in the UK. Natasha used to be it the top 100 names list during the 1980's, but has fallen off since then. We think this name is powerful and will make any little girl who bears this moniker a leader amongst her peers.
17 Charles
Star Trek: Enterprise
Charles Tucker served for 10 years as the chief engineer of Earth's first warp-5 capable starship, the Enterprise NX-01. Charles 'Trip' Tucker III was under the command of Captain Archer. He grew up in Florida, and got the nickname Trip due to the fact that he was the third, aka the triple, Tucker to be named Charles, after his father and grandfather.
The name Charles comes from the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word meaning 'man'. You can even give your little prince the nickname Charlie. If you like the name, but want to give it more flavor, you can use one of the other international versions of the name, like: Carl, Carlos, Carlo, Karel, Xarles, Charlot or Siarl.
The name Charles is extremely popular and ranked #50 on the top 100 names list in 2015. So if you like this name, you're not alone. Charles is a truly classic name that any boy would be lucky to have.
16 T'Pol
Star Trek: Enterprise
T'Pol is a Vulcan science officer who served on the Enterprise NX-01 alongside Trip Tucker. T'Pol was the very first Vulcan to serve on a human ship for any substantial period. By working alongside humans and coming to understand them, she made leaps and bounds in Human-Vulcan relations.
As a Vulcan name, and completely made up by the show, it has no actual meaning, but the name itself is lovely. If you're not too sure about it these names are close: Tiphanie, Tipheny, and Tiphara. These are all variations of Tiffany. Tiffany has Greek roots and means, "God's appearance."
Tiffany is most famously named after a US jeweller, but was also the name of a hugely popular singer in the 80's, and while T'Pol might be out there for you, we still think it's a creative name that some little girl could have one day.
15 Jadzia
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
In the Star Trek universe, the Trill were a humanoid species, a small percentage of which co-existed with a sentient symbiotic organism, that lived on planet Trill, and Jadzia Dax was one of these joined Trill. She was the eighth host of the Dax symbiont, a Starfleet science officer, and the wife of Worf. She served on Deep Space Nine under Captain Sisko's command.
The name Jadzia is a diminutive of the name Jadwiga, which is the Polish form of the name Hedwig. Hedwig is a German name, and it means 'war'. If you're looking for others named Hedwig, there was Hedwig von Trapp in the Sound of Music, and who can forget Harry's faithful owl in Harry Potter?
The name Hedwig is ranked #2360 in popularity, so it would definitely make for a unique name for your little one if you chose to go that route. Any girl would be lucky to have Hedwig, or Jadzia, as a name.
14 Worf
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
A Klingon warrior, strong, brave, and fierce, Work is the son of Mogh, of the Klingon house of Martok. He was a Starfleet officer serving under both Captain Picard, and Captain Sisko on Deep Space Nine. He was one of the most influential Klingons of his time, and helped change people's thoughts on Klingons.
This is another name that didn't really come from any actual name, but it's a strong sounding name, for a awesome warrior of a character. And while a Klingon name may not be your cup of tea, Wolf is a very similar name. Noted people with the name Wolf include Wolf Blitzer and Wolfgang Puck.
Wolf is ranked #186 this year, and another similar sounding name, Rolf, is ranked #2884 this year. Wolf, or Worf, is a strong name that could give any little boy who gets it pride.
13 Jon
Star Trek: Enterprise
Despite who we think of as having started it all, the man who was the captain of the first full-fledged starship was Jonathan Archer. Because of his inability to follow the rules, he was responsible for greatly expanding the United Earth's presence in the Alpha and Beta quadrants, and made first contact with many species, including the Klingons and Andorians.
The name comes from the Hebrew name Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. Jonathan is an Old Testament name that began to replace the stalwart John in the late fifties because of how playful it sounded. In the Bible, Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul.
The name is currently ranked #105 this year, and it was ranked #48 in the US in 2015, so it's a pretty popular name!
12 Kira
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Once a colonel in the Bajoran Militia, Kira Nerys was the Bajoran liaison officer on Deep Space Nine, and later on assumed command of the station. She was an integral part of the survival of the Cardassian Rebellion against the Dominion.
The name Kira is Russian, the feminine form of the name Cyrus. Cyrus is Persian in origin and means 'throne.' There are names that sound similar if Kira isn't your thing, such as Kirra and Kirrily. There are versions of the name that are very popular in the US and Europe, such as Keira, Kyra, and Ciara.
Kira ranked #361 in 2015 in the US, and is currently ranked #578. It's a super cute girl's name that any kid would love.
11 Benjamin
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Benjamin Sisko was the Starfleet officer remembered best for his assignment commanding Deep Space Nine that lasted seven years. After he discovered the Bajoran wormhole, he became known as the Emissary of the Prophets to the Bajoran people. He fought the Borg at the Battle of Wolf 359, and he played a critical role as a Starfleet strategist and a front line commander in the Dominion War.
The name Benjamin comes from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which means 'son of the south' or 'son of the right hand'. It's always been a very popular name, and it broke into the top 10 for the first time in 2015. It's a name that feels traditional and stylish at the same time, and has a very easy to learn nick name: Ben!
Last year, Benjamin ranked #10 in the US, but so far this year it's #22. This name is classic and strong, and one of those names that never seems to fall from grace.
10 Kathryn
Star Trek Voyager
The Federation captain of the starship USS Voyager, Kathryn Janeway became the first Federation captain to successfully traverse the Delta Quadrant, encountering dozens of new planets and civilizations of the course of seven years. While out there, she and her crew also survived many encounters with the Borg. Did I mention she's also the first and so far only female Starfleet Captain to get her own show?
Kathryn, a contracted form of the name Katherine, comes from the Greek name Aikaterine. It's one of the oldest, most diverse, and best names because of how powerful, feminine, royal, saintly, classic, popular, and adaptable it is. There's tons of spellings, shortened forms, and plenty of people who have been named Katherine and have gone on to do great things.
In 2015 Katherine ranked #84 in the US, and so far this year it ranks #168. If you want something royal sounding, this is the name to go with! And there's even an X-Man with a variant of the name, for those who happen to be comic fans. Kitty Pryde, aka Shadowcat, is a Katherine I wouldn't want to mess with!
9 Julian
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Julian Bashir was the chief medical officer of the Federation space station Deep Space Nine. He changed his name at the age of 15 from Jules to Julian. He was given treatment at the age of seven called 'accelerated critical neural pathway formation', which was a method of genetic engineering that manipulated the generic structure to accelerate the growth of neuronal networks in his cerebral cortex.
The name Julian comes from the Roman name Julius. You know, as in Julius Caesar? The Roman politician? Julian means 'youthful, downy', and it's a rising star, having overcome a pale, aesthetic image that it used to project.
Julian was #45 in the rankings in 2015. and this year so far it's moved up in the ranks to #43! It's a beautiful, handsome name for any boy!
8 Pavel
Star Trek: The Original SeriesA human who served as the navigator and the security chief aboard the USS Enterprise and USS Enterprise-A, Pavel Chekov had a more variable role than the other senior crew members under Captain Kirk. He was born in Russia, and was an only child.
The name Pavel is a Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Slovene, and Macedonian form of the name Paul. It's not a very well known name in the US, but in the Soviet Union it's a pretty widespread name. If the name Paul sounds familiar, well, maybe you're thinking of the Beatle, the legend, Paul McCartney. That's right, Pavel is a form of this great name!
While Pavel is only #2143 on the list this year, Paul ranked #231 so far this year, and ranked an even #200 on the list last year!
7 Alexander
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The son of the Klingon Worf and Federation Ambassador K'Ehleyr, Alexander Rozhenko was a member of the House of Mogh and the House of Martok. His mother's pregnancy was concealed from Worf, and she only revealed it when she had to return a year later, as part of a contingent coming to the Enterprise.
The name Alexander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Alexandros, which meant 'defending men'. And if you're wondering if you could use this for a girl, yes you can! Alexander has a feminine variant, Alexandra! There were many greats who went by the name Alexander, but the one that comes to mind first is the famous Alexander the Great himself.
Last year, Alexander was immensely popular, ranking #8 overall. So far this year, it's dropped down to #25, but that makes it no more of a fantastic name choice.
6 Hoshi
Star Trek: Enterprise
A noted Human linguist stationed aboard the Enterprise NX-01, Hoshi Sato began her services as the ship's communications officer. She was eventually responsible for the creation of the linguacode universal linguistics matrix in the following decade. She was born in Kyoto, Japan, and was the second of three children.
The name Hoshi comes from the Japanese, hoshi, meaning 'star'. It's a short and catchy form of a traditional Asian name. And it's been used before, as well, a Japanese TV series goes by the name 'Hoshi no Kinka'.
Hoshi is a name that only ranks #4133, so if you're looking for something unique that others won't have, this is definitely it.
5 Keiko
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The wife of Miles O'Brien, Keiko O'Brien was a civilian botanist on the USS Enterprise-D and the primary school teacher aboard Deep Space Nine. She was a native of Japan, and was introduced to Miles by a mutual friend, Data. (Any Trekkie knows who Data is.) The two eventually wed on the Enterprise-D in a ceremony that combined Irish and Japanese traditions.
The name Keiko is Japanese, kei meaning 'celebrate, respect, open/begin, favor/benefit' combined with ko, meaning 'child'. Basically, it means 'happy child'. It's a classic Japanese name with an optimistic meaning. And there are famous Keiko's in the world, such as Keiko Kitagawa, a Japanese actress, and Keiko Fuji, a popular Japanese pop singer and actress.
Keiko is ranked #1742 on the list this year, so while it's unique, it won't feel quite so 'out in left field' as other names might feel.
4 Malcolm
Star Trek: Enterprise
The armory officer serving on the Enterprise NX-01, Malcolm Reed served under the command of Captain Archer. Initially keeping to himself, he gradually opened himself up to his fellow shipmates. He was from an English family, and he always wanted to serve on a seafaring vessel as a child, but couldn't due to his fear of water.
The name Malcolm is Scottish in origin, coming from Mael Coluim, meaning 'disciple of Saint Columba'. It's a warm and welcoming Scottish name that fits into a distinctive golden circle of names that are unique, but not odd. In Scotland, the name is royal, and there were four Scottish kings named Malcolm.
Last year Malcolm was number #420 on the popularity charts in the US, but it's jumped up in the ranks so far this year, at #198.
3 Molly
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Molly O'Brien was born on the USS Enterprise-D, and delivered by Worf. Her parents are Miles and Keiko O'Brien, and they were initially prepared for the birth of a boy, and were surprised when their son turned out to be a girl. At birth, she was the spitting image of her father. She moved to Deep Space Nine when her father was reassigned there.
The name Molly is a diminutive of Mary, and it developed from Malle and Molle, which were other medieval diminutives. It's a nickname that can be considered a classic, and has been used since the Middle Ages, staying consistently popular as an name all on it's own in the US over the past few decades. There's even a song with the name in it, an Irish song called 'Sweet Molly Malone', and there's also the famous 80's actress, Molly Ringwald.
In 2015 it was ranked #144, but it's another name that has jumped up in the ranks, coming in at #89 so far this year.
2 Travis
Star Trek: EnterpriseRaised on a cargo ship, Travis Mayweather was no stranger to the harshness of space when he was assigned to the Enterprise NX-01, which is why he was called a 'space boomer' by those who had not been raised in space. He served as the primary watch helmsman during the NX-01's historic voyage.
The name Travis comes from the English surname Travis, which is a variant of Travers. Travis means 'tollgate-keeper', and it was also a French occupational name. Some famous Travis's include the singer Travis Tritt, and the bassist Travis Haley, who happens to be a girl, so Travis is one of those names that can go both ways.
Last year Travis ranked #257 on the popularity charts, but it's dropped down to #507 so far this year.
1 Christopher
Star Trek: The Pilot and Star Trek: The Original Series
Any true Trekkie can tell you, Kirk was not the first captain of the USS Enterprise on TV. That honor went to Christopher Pike. (The first captain of the USS Enterprise all together was Robert April, but since we're sticking to non-animated shows here, we'll leave that for another time.) Pike led a landing party to Rigel VII, where they were attacked by Kalar warriors. Many were injured, some killed, and Pike was questioning whether he should keep being captain of the Enterprise. He was eventually promoted to fleet captain, and passed the torch on to James T. Kirk.
The name Christopher comes from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ'. It's an appealingly strong name with a sincere, straightforward image, combined with a softer sound than some other names. Oh, and this name has a feminine variant: Christine.
Last year, Christopher ranked #32 on the charts, but so far this year it's down in the triple digits of #134, but that doesn't detract from the strength and sincerity of the name.
There's so many Trek names to choose from, you could make multiple names, first and last! Christopher Kirk, anyone? Natasha Jadzia? There's tons of names to choose from! Get creative, and remember, live long and prosper!
What's your favorite Trekkie name from this list? Let us know in the comments!


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Hello World! I know we have been off the grid for a few days; the intesnt isn't the best here at the COCFREF Missions Center.We apologize! However, we are here to updated on the last few days here in the beautiful contry of the Domincian Republic!
Day 1
SO, we all met at Toronto airport; except for Eve and Karla (who would be coming later on in the trip) . When Eve finally arrived, all was going smoothly but apparently TOO well for John. So He had to ruin the good trip by having 5 lbs above his limit. But that was quicky fixed.
After some time in line, Natalie got swabbed for drugs randomly (don't worry. SHE PASSED) Next, she was bullied by an older lady bumping into her from behind. Now she didn't get through the metal detector and had to get patted down. Poor Natalie. It was an early morning so we were on ready for 2 of coffees. The plane had us seated all scattered; you would have never knowen we were a group! The 4 hour flight felt quick and once we landed we drove 4 hours to our destination; the Mission Center. We met with Mario and Guido who then took us for a walk around the block after dinner. It was an interesting walk because Bill was getting a lot of attention from people on the street.
Day 2 – first work day
We got to travel to the school we'd be working at for the week and met the principal, Keila and her 3 sons along with one of the teacher and secretary of the school. Our job that day was to start painting the school building while some of the local workers were working on the roof. We got lots of work done that day. Keila's oldst son, our new friend, tried to help us with the painting. Even though we loved his help, eventually we had to take the paint brush away because he wasn't staying in the lines. After lunch we went on a walk through the village and saw the medical center. It's still not finished but it looks so good so far. We were all WIPPED after the first day of work because we weren't used to working in such heat; so we headed to Carrefour (the DR version of a Walmart) to get some snacks and frozen yogurt with Billy. This was the first day we met our translator Billy. Billy loves selfies and we love to take selfies with him. He is a vibrant character who always keeps a smile on his face. His favourite expression is "FANTASTICO" and we love to hear him say it. He has been a great help to our team, translating and telling us more about the country and the people.
The Burlington Team landed in the Dominican Republic on Monday and they've been hard at work at La Esperanza School.
They have been able to connect with the staff and students at the school.
Stay tuned to hear more from the team as they continue to connect with the Domincan people throughout the week!
The Burlington HANDS Team has landed in Dominican Republic and has started serving at La Esperanza school. They have met with the staff at the school and have begun their project of painting the school.
Stay tuned to hear more from the team as they settle into their work week and continue to build relationships with the staff, students and local people of the DR. Continue to pray for health, strength and an outpouring of God's love over them.
On Friday, the last member of the team and EduDeo staff person, Karla-Maria Ponce, will be joining the team. She is so excited for her first HANDS experience and to serve with the Burlington team!


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